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A single-player indie detective adventure of investigation and interrogation, with thorough logical deduction but an abrupt ending and a ~13.6-hour median reviewer playtime.

Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
A compact single-player whodunnit where investigating 10 theater productions through clue-gathering and logical deduction unravels murder mysteries.
2026-03-15

Adventure

Indie

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Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

A single-player mystery adventure blending exploration, character-driven storytelling, and puzzle solving in a vibrant world, though its abrupt cliffhanger ending leaves players waiting for Part 2.

2019-09-19

Action
First person
Comedy
Platform
Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Side view
Mystery

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The Ratline

A 1971 single-player detective thriller about hunting Nazi fugitives, driven by evidence analysis and sharp deductions, with a compelling story and some tedious mechanics in about 8.5 hours.

2026-03-17

Adventure
Indie

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Paper Perjury

A single-player detective adventure in the Ace Attorney vein, with a well-crafted mystery and a roughly 18-hour campaign.

2024-12-09

Indie

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Unforeseen Incidents

A hand-painted point-and-click mystery with a strong narrative and reasonable puzzles, though some backtracking; roughly nine hours.

2018-05-23

Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Side view
Mystery
Point-and-click

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Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit

A cozy first-person point-and-click mystery where a writer-turned-detective investigates three disappearances in a sleepy town, with satisfying puzzles and a ~17-hour playtime.

2025-11-19

Adventure
Indie

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The Murder Hotel

A story-focused single-player mystery adventure about investigating murders and interrogating suspects in a foreboding hotel, with an engaging narrative that reviewers estimate lasts roughly 32 hours.

2025-09-17

Adventure
Mystery
Visual Novel

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Detective Beebo: Night at the Mansion

A single-player indie detective mystery in a mansion, blending character-driven warmth with thriller tension and a romance subplot, in a ~8.5-hour adventure.

2026-03-23

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DETECTIVE - Rainy night

A compact ~3-hour detective adventure with psychological horror and paranormal elements, where players solve a challenging case through note-taking and deduction.

2025-12-04

First person
Puzzle
Thriller
Adventure
Horror
Indie
Simulator
Mystery

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My Furry Detective 🐾

A short, dialogue-heavy detective adventure about solving an unsolved crime with an underestimated partner, with modest playtimes around 7–12 hours.

2021-12-03

Adventure
Indie
Erotic

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LumineNight

A single-player detective adventure spanning a decade of murders, with visual-novel-style storytelling and investigation gameplay in the fictional city of Summers.

2024-11-28

Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Side view
Mystery

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Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery

A short, casual noir murder mystery starring a cat detective who investigates a museum heist, with hand-drawn visuals and interrogation-based gameplay.

2026-05-13

Comedy
Puzzle
Strategy
Bird view / Isometric
Indie
Role-playing (RPG)
Mystery
Visual Novel