PlayfeedGames like Crossword City Chronicles
by Trailblazer Games
Crossword City Chronicles is a 2D historical word puzzle adventure: solving crossword challenges, interviewing suspects and solving mysteries. Murders on the Yangtze River and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami play most like Crossword City Chronicles. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its detective, mystery and puzzle.
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Murders on the Yangtze River
Jan 30, 2024 · OMEGAMES STUDIO
Both: Detective · Puzzle · Mystery
Side-view 2D historical detective adventure puzzle, brush painting ink wash. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles.
DetectivePuzzleAdventureStory RichIndieMysteryExplorationPuzzle PlatformerInvestigationLogic👍 15,874The Rise of the Golden Idol
Nov 12, 2024 · Color Gray Games
Both: Mystery · Investigation · Detective
2D detective mystery puzzle adventure, stylized 2D illustration. Investigating crime scenes, collecting clues and solving puzzles.
MysteryInvestigationDetectiveConspiracyPuzzleAdventure2DAtmosphericCrimeChoices Matter👍 3,797No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Jan 17, 2024 · Somi
Both: Investigation · Puzzle · Text-Based
2D modern-day detective investigation puzzle adventure, pixel graphics. Uncover memory fragments, acquire clues and testimony, connect memories.
InvestigationPuzzleInteractive FictionVisual NovelPoint & ClickStory RichAdventurePixel GraphicsFemale ProtagonistText-Based👍 10,375A Case of Fraud
Nov 10, 2025 · Hesperus Games
Both: Detective · Investigation · Mystery
2D modern-day non-linear detective adventure, hand drawn illustration. Analysing documents, connecting clues and making deductions.
DetectiveInvestigationMysteryPuzzlePoint & ClickLogicCrimeNonlinearIndieAdventure👍 542Chants of Sennaar
Sep 5, 2023 · Rundisc
Both: Puzzle · Word Game · Detective
Third-person 2D fantasy puzzle adventure, stylized european comic. Deciphering languages, solving puzzles and exploring a tower.
PuzzleAdventureSingleplayerIndieColorfulWord GamePoint & ClickAtmosphericDetectiveStylized👍 30,6527 Days to End with You
Feb 6, 2022 · Lizardry
Both: Puzzle · Word Game · Investigation
2D puzzle visual novel, pixel art. Deducing word meanings, interpreting language and building relationships.
PuzzleVisual NovelWord GameChoose Your Own AdventureTypingRomanceInvestigationText-BasedInteractive FictionMultiple Endings👍 3,346