PlayfeedGames like Shanwen
by FirstMove Studio
Shanwen is a side-view 2D historical mystery visual novel: solving mysteries, exploring narrative scenes and investigating. Sanfu and Firework play most like Shanwen. Of the 11 closest games below, most share its 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👍 15,874Silent Love
Jan 13, 2023 · Weird Bunny
Both: Mystery · Puzzle · Thriller
Third-person 3D historical psychological horror adventure, cinematic film style. Reasoning, solving puzzles and collecting clues.
HorrorPsychological HorrorAdventureMysteryPuzzleThrillerMultiple EndingsStory RichExplorationSurreal👍 201No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Jan 17, 2024 · Somi
Both: Puzzle · Interactive Fiction · Visual Novel
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👍 10,375The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Feb 19, 2020 · ONE-O-ONE GAMES
Both: Mystery · Thriller · Exploration
First-person 3D modern-day mystery thriller adventure, atmospheric and dark. Exploration, investigating mystery and unravelling secrets.
Walking SimulatorMysteryAtmosphericAdventureThrillerExplorationStory RichDarkFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer👍 5,326The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Sep 25, 2014 · The Astronauts
Both: Mystery · Detective · Exploration
First-person 3D story-driven mystery adventure, photorealistic environments. Exploration, discovery and communicating with the dead.
MysteryAtmosphericDetectiveWalking SimulatorExplorationFirst-PersonAdventureHorrorStory RichSingleplayer👍 6,863The Painscreek Killings
Sep 27, 2017 · EQ Studios
Both: Mystery · Detective · Exploration
First-person 3D modern-day murder mystery investigation, realistic and atmospheric. Investigate, explore and solve puzzles.
InvestigationMysteryDetectiveExplorationPuzzleStory RichHorrorAtmosphericWalking SimulatorOpen World👍 5,824Paper Bride 2 Zangling Village
May 5, 2022 · HeartBeat Plus
Both: Puzzle · Thriller · Mystery
2D fantasy mystery horror adventure, illustrated, picturesque. Solving puzzles, exploring and uncovering story clues.
HorrorPuzzleThrillerRPGMysterySupernaturalAtmosphericInteractive FictionWord GameVisual Novel👍 1,011Paper Bride 3 Unresolved Love
Sep 28, 2022 · HeartBeat Plus
Both: Exploration · Interactive Fiction · Visual Novel
2D horror puzzle game, painterly digital art. Solving puzzles, exploring and experiencing story.
ExplorationPuzzle Platformer2D PlatformerIncrementalInteractive FictionVisual NovelPuzzleWord GameRPG2D👍 875