Games like The Darkside Detective on Steam

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The Red Strings Club

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Similarity 56%
Price 14.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 22 Jan 2018

The Sexy Brutale

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again.

Similarity 56%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 11 Apr 2017

Dance of Death

A mysterious and fascinating quest in Hidden Object genre.

Similarity 56%
Price 3.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 21 Dec 2015

TSIOQUE

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.

Similarity 56%
Price -91% 1.00€
Rating 9.0
Release 07 Nov 2018

Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter)

It’s 2035 in Buenos Aires, or where Buenos Aires used to be. You’ve just woken up in a hospital, and you can’t remember anything. All you know is you have to escape and find out what happened to the city. And how to save it.

Similarity 56%
Price 0.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 10 Jun 2014

The Whispered World Special Edition

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.

Similarity 56%
Price -93% 1.32€
Rating 7.3
Release 06 May 2014

Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Similarity 56%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 15 Oct 2014

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Similarity 56%
Price 29.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 29 Sep 2014

Primordia

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Similarity 56%
Price 9.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 05 Dec 2012

Return to Monkey Island

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Similarity 56%
Price -69% 7.58€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Sep 2022

A Case of Distrust

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Similarity 56%
Price -88% 1.86€
Rating 7.7
Release 08 Feb 2018

Horace

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

Similarity 56%
Price -70% 4.49€
Rating 7.6
Release 18 Jul 2019

The Hex

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Similarity 56%
Price 8.19€
Rating 9.1
Release 16 Oct 2018

Rusty Lake Hotel

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Similarity 56%
Price -66% 0.67€
Rating 9.3
Release 29 Jan 2016

King's Quest

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.

Similarity 56%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Jul 2015

Cosmic Star Heroine

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Similarity 56%
Price 14.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Apr 2017

Murdered: Soul Suspect

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Similarity 56%
Price -90% 1.93€
Rating 8.4
Release 05 Jun 2014

Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?

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.

Similarity 55%
Price -93% 1.00€
Rating 6.4
Release 18 Mar 2022

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

Similarity 55%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 06 Sep 2023

Tchia

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Similarity 55%
Price -70% 8.86€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Mar 2024

Clam Man 2: Open Mic

OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian!

Similarity 55%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Jun 2020

Outcore: Desktop Adventure

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.

Similarity 55%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 26 Sep 2022

Return to Shironagasu Island

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Similarity 55%
Price 3.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 02 Mar 2020

Don't Escape Trilogy

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Similarity 55%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 29 Jul 2019

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 May 01st 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 464 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 333 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 212 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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212
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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 199 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 177 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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6. 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 153 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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7. 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 143 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 137 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. Sally Face - Episode One

Similarity 60% Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. Sally Face - Episode One is a story rich, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by Portable Moose. Released on December 14th 2016 has received 22,251 reviews of which 21,630 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 133 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 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 131 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 May 01st 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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-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 May 01st 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 153 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 118, 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. 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 #8 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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9. Mitoza

Similarity 55% It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza. Mitoza is a free to play, surreal and choices matter game developed by Gal Mamalya and published by Second Maze. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 3,308 reviews of which 3,188 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 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. Purrgatory

Similarity 57% A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass. Purrgatory is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and cute game developed and published by Niv Heo. Released on August 22nd 2021 has received 4,510 reviews of which 4,461 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like The Darkside Detective.
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