PlayfeedGames like Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a 2D sci-fi found-phone mystery: searching messages, solving puzzles and investigating. SIMULACRA and SIMULACRA 3 play most like Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its interactive fiction and puzzle.
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Oct 26, 2017 · Kaigan Games OÜ
Both: Horror · Visual Novel · Immersive Sim
2D modern-day horror narrative thriller, FMV with live actors. Recover lost files, piece back corrupted data and solve decryption puzzles.
HorrorDetectivePoint & ClickVisual NovelImmersive SimPsychological HorrorFMVChoices MatterMultiple EndingsStory Rich👍 3,458SIMULACRA 3
Oct 25, 2022 · Kaigan Games
Both: Immersive Sim · Interactive Fiction · Puzzle
2D psychological horror investigation, digital interface. Hacking phones, investigating disappearances and making choices.
Immersive SimInteractive FictionPuzzleDetectiveHackingInvestigationHeistHorrorAutomobile SimPsychological Horror👍 328Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story
Sep 21, 2017 · Accidental Queens
Both: Interactive Fiction · Puzzle
2D modern-day narrative investigation mystery, digital interface. Exploring phone content, piecing together elements and uncovering a mystery.
CasualIndieDetectiveInteractive FictionMysteryPuzzleShortSingleplayerStory RichGreat Soundtrack👍 871A Normal Lost Phone
Jan 26, 2017 · Accidental Queens
Both: Interactive Fiction · Puzzle
2D modern-day interactive fiction mystery, stylized 2D illustration. Investigating a smartphone, reading messages and viewing pictures.
IndieLGBTQ+CasualInteractive FictionStory RichMysteryShortPuzzleSingleplayerDetective👍 2,396Desktop Explorer
Jul 17 · Recurring Dream
Both: Psychological Horror · Puzzle · Investigation
3D modern-day psychological horror mystery, retro-digital aesthetics. Investigating a missing person, solving puzzles and exploring a 90s OS.
Psychological HorrorPoint & ClickPuzzleInvestigationDetective1990'sSimulationMysteryInteractive FictionAdventure👍 2,157Her Story
Jun 24, 2015 · Sam Barlow
Both: Investigation · Interactive Fiction · Puzzle
2D modern-day crime investigation interactive fiction, live action FMV. Typing search terms, watching video clips and piecing together a story.
InvestigationTypingInteractive FictionDetectiveChoose Your Own AdventurePuzzleExplorationFMVCrimeVisual Novel👍 8,377IMMORTALITY
Aug 30, 2022 · Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid
Both: Horror · Puzzle · Interactive Fiction
2D interactive FMV mystery adventure, live action FMV. Solving mysteries, exploring footage and match cutting.
Hidden ObjectChoose Your Own AdventureRealisticStory RichHorrorFMVNoirPuzzleInteractive FictionAdventure👍 1,774BURIED STARS
Nov 29, 2021 · LINE Games Corporation
Both: Visual Novel · Interactive Fiction · Investigation
3D modern-day mystery adventure visual novel, 2D characters, 3D environments. Investigation, dialogue choices and social media tracking.
Visual NovelMysteryThrillerInteractive FictionEmotionalStory RichChoices MatterDialogue HeavyInvestigationPsychological👍 2,123No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Jan 17, 2024 · Somi
Both: Investigation · Puzzle · Interactive Fiction
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👍 10,375Murder by Numbers
Mar 6, 2020 · Mediatonic
Both: Investigation · Visual Novel · Puzzle
2D modern-day investigation visual novel puzzle, anime comic book. Solve pixel puzzles, interrogate witnesses and uncover mysteries.
InvestigationVisual NovelPuzzleFemale ProtagonistLGBTQ+Interactive FictionDetective2DStory RichComic Book👍 1,153Who's Lila?
Feb 23, 2022 · Garage Heathen
Both: Horror · Psychological Horror · Interactive Fiction
2D modern-day point-and-click adventure, dither-punk. Controlling facial expressions, investigating a disappearance and solving a mystery.
HorrorPsychological HorrorChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickDetectiveInteractive FictionVisual NovelExplorationPuzzleSurreal👍 3,441Death Come True
Jul 17, 2020 · IzanagiGames, Too Kyo Games, ESQUADRA,inc.
Both: Visual Novel · Interactive Fiction
2D sci-fi interactive movie mystery, live-action FMV. Making choices, solving mystery and watching cinematic clips.
FMVAdventureChoose Your Own AdventureVisual NovelMysteryCinematicChoices MatterPsychedelicInteractive FictionSurvival Horror👍 905