Games like The Darkside Detective on Steam

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Tails Noir

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Similarity 63%
Price -34% 16.41€
Rating 6.6
Release 08 Jun 2021

Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.

Similarity 63%
Price 14.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 11 Mar 2019

Broken Age

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Similarity 63%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.1
Release 28 Jan 2014

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Similarity 63%
Price -93% 1.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 16 Oct 2012

Resonance

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Similarity 63%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 25 Jul 2012

The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Similarity 63%
Price 19.50€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Nov 2024

Voodoo Detective

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Similarity 63%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 May 2022

The Case of the Golden Idol

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Similarity 63%
Price -66% 6.05€
Rating 9.5
Release 13 Oct 2022

Cats and the Other Lives

Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.

Similarity 63%
Price -87% 2.44€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Nov 2022

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Similarity 63%
Price -90% 1.92€
Rating 8.6
Release 25 Sep 2014

Chaos on Deponia

With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.

Similarity 63%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 06 Nov 2012

Deponia

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Similarity 63%
Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Aug 2012

Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane

In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.

Similarity 62%
Price 19.50€
Rating 9.2
Release 23 Jun 2023

Mohism: Battle of Words

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Similarity 62%
Price 9.75€
Rating 7.4
Release 17 Apr 2023

Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Similarity 62%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 27 Jul 2020

Cube Escape Collection

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Similarity 62%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Oct 2020

Adventure Escape Mysteries

Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure.

Similarity 62%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 05 May 2020

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

Similarity 62%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2016

PRICE

The hero Ivry wakes up from a nightmare and finds himself in a weird room. To escape from fear and darkness, he has to search and explore on his own until he discovers the truth and finds his sister Iva.A puzzle game 《PRICE》

Similarity 62%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 15 Sep 2016

Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily

Stop the mysterious killer!

Similarity 62%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jul 2016

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.

Similarity 62%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Jul 2014

Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Similarity 62%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 9.2
Release 05 Jun 2014

Isolomus

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Similarity 62%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 04 Dec 2020

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Similarity 62%
Price -92% 1.00€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Sep 2022

Most played games like The Darkside Detective on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Darkside Detective that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 67% Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a detective, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 09th 2019 has received 36,728 reviews of which 35,862 were positive and 866 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Darkside Detective, thanks to its 427 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Papers, Please

Similarity 59% Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,679 reviews of which 71,673 were positive and 2,006 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 296 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Darkside Detective based on player count.
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3. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Similarity 66% Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a anime, visual novel and mystery game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on February 18th 2016 has received 30,180 reviews of which 28,987 were positive and 1,193 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 197 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like The Darkside Detective based on player count.
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4. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Similarity 54% Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a anime, detective and visual novel game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 18th 2016 has received 26,410 reviews of which 25,428 were positive and 982 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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5. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 57% Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a adventure, visual novel and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2024 has received 3,151 reviews of which 2,856 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 162 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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162
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6. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

Similarity 57% A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a visual novel, detective and anime game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 25th 2017 has received 19,667 reviews of which 16,506 were positive and 3,161 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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3,161

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7. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Similarity 62% Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel, adventure and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 8,041 reviews of which 7,578 were positive and 463 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 139 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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8. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

Similarity 76% Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins! Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a adventure, investigation and mystery game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 2,938 reviews of which 2,854 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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9. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 62% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure. Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 910 reviews of which 792 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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10. The Roottrees are Dead

Similarity 67% A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a puzzle, mystery and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,246 reviews of which 2,195 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Darkside Detective.
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Best deals on games like The Darkside Detective on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Darkside Detective available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like The Darkside Detective.

1. Goodbye Deponia

Similarity 61% More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia! Goodbye Deponia is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 2,353 reviews of which 2,089 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-95% 21.00€ 1.05€

2. Deponia: The Complete Journey

Similarity 60% Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,512 reviews of which 5,597 were positive and 915 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Darkside Detective.
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-95% 30.80€ 1.54€

3. Deponia Doomsday

Similarity 59% Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story. Deponia Doomsday is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 01st 2016 has received 3,834 reviews of which 3,284 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Darkside Detective.
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550

-94% 18.67€ 1.12€

4. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Similarity 63% From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes is a point & click, adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 16th 2012 has received 3,139 reviews of which 2,788 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-93% 21.29€ 1.49€

5. The Whispered World Special Edition

Similarity 56% When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters. The Whispered World Special Edition is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 06th 2014 has received 1,971 reviews of which 1,490 were positive and 481 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-93% 18.86€ 1.32€

6. Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?

Similarity 55% An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? is a fmv, adventure and choices matter game developed by Wales Interactive and Good Gate Media and published by Wales Interactive. Released on March 18th 2022 has received 1,006 reviews of which 662 were positive and 344 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

7. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Similarity 80% Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a detective, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 1,695 reviews of which 1,634 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-92% 14.88€ 1.19€

8. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Similarity 62% The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil... The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a point & click, adventure and horror game developed by Cloak and Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 2,387 reviews of which 2,214 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

9. Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season

Similarity 57% While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters. Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season is a point & click, adventure and comedy game developed and published by Telltale. Released on July 07th 2009 has received 738 reviews of which 657 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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10. TSIOQUE

Similarity 56% TSIOQUE (pronounced: "chiock") is a dark but playful Point & Click adventure, hand-animated in meticulous, frame-by-frame 2D. Escape the clutches of an Evil Wizard and discover the secrets hidden within the spellbound castle of your ancestors. TSIOQUE is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed by OhNoo Studio and Smile and published by OhNoo Studio. Released on November 07th 2018 has received 1,799 reviews of which 1,709 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Darkside Detective.
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-91% 11.11€ 1.00€

Free games like The Darkside Detective on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Darkside Detective you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like The Darkside Detective.

1. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 62% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure. Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 910 reviews of which 792 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 130 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like The Darkside Detective.
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2. Life is Strange 2

Similarity 55% After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,277 reviews of which 31,281 were positive and 4,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 120, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games like The Darkside Detective.
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3. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 60% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,317 reviews of which 10,035 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

Similarity 60% Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure! The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a visual novel, free to play and point & click game developed and published by SEGA. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 23,432 reviews of which 22,781 were positive and 651 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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5. The Happyhills Homicide

Similarity 58% Welcome to Happyhills, the town where you can indulge your deepest desires, make your wildest dreams come true, and slaughter anyone in your path. In this case, all three of these are the same. Welcome the citizens of Happyhills in your way! The Happyhills Homicide is a adventure, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by Copperbolt. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 656 reviews of which 640 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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6. Outcore: Desktop Adventure

Similarity 55% All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out. Outcore: Desktop Adventure is a adventure, psychological horror and free to play game developed and published by Doctor Shinobi. Released on September 26th 2022 has received 14,933 reviews of which 14,532 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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7. King's Quest

Similarity 56% King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story. King's Quest is a adventure, puzzle and point & click game developed by The Odd Gentlemen and published by Sierra. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 2,867 reviews of which 2,581 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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8. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1

Similarity 69% What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1 is a indie, sci-fi and point & click game developed by Pavel Kostin and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on January 12th 2018 has received 481 reviews of which 377 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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9. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

Similarity 60% A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT! There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015 is a indie, free to play and casual game developed and published by Draw Me A Pixel. Released on March 18th 2020 has received 6,972 reviews of which 6,756 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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10. The Children of Clay

Similarity 61% The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. The Children of Clay is a horror, atmospheric and detective game developed and published by Balazs Ronyai. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 1,425 reviews of which 1,413 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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