Games like Need to Know
by Monomyth Games
Need to Know is a 2D modern-day surveillance thriller sim: spying on people, solving crimes and making moral choices. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Mainlining play most like Need to Know. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its point & click and puzzle.
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Oct 27, 2016 · Osmotic Studios
Both: Political Sim
2D dystopian investigation simulation interactive fiction, digital interface aesthetic. Investigating digital lives, analyzing personal communications and deciding information relevance.
EspionageInvestigationSimulationChoices MatterPolitical SimDystopian Story RichIndieDetectiveMystery👍 8,940Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Oct 23, 2018 · Fictiorama Studios
Both: Point & Click · Political Sim
2D modern-day point & click simulation, pixel graphics. Observing surveillance cameras, analyzing information and interfering with subjects.
Point & ClickPolitical SimManagementDark HumorChoices MatterStrategy2DMultiple EndingsPixel GraphicsStory Rich👍 10,409Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
Jan 20, 2025 · Aluba Van+
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click
2D sci-fi hacking simulation mystery, digital 2D illustration. Hacking, investigating and social engineering.
DetectivePuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickInvestigationAtmosphericStory RichHackingDark HumorDystopian 👍 5,199The Case of the Golden Idol
Oct 13, 2022 · Color Gray Games
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click
2D historical detective mystery puzzle, pixel graphics. Investigating crime scenes, deducing motives and killers, solving puzzles.
MysteryDetectiveInvestigationPuzzleConspiracyPoint & ClickStory Rich2DThrillerInteractive Fiction👍 9,805No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Jan 17, 2024 · Somi
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click
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👍 10,375Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Sep 29, 2014 · Frogwares
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click
Third-person 3D historical detective adventure mystery, realistic 3D graphics. Investigating cases, interrogating suspects and making deductions.
DetectiveAdventureMysteryInvestigationCrimePuzzleStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerPoint & Click👍 7,140Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
Feb 4, 2016 · Artefacts Studio
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click
Third-person 3D historical adventure investigation game, stylized 3D animation. Examining suspects, solving puzzles and making deductions.
Hidden ObjectPuzzleVisual NovelPoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistThird PersonNoirDetectivePsychological HorrorStory Rich👍 2,043Beholder
Nov 9, 2016 · Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Both: Political Sim
Isometric 2D sci-fi political simulation strategy, grim dystopian. Surveillance, searching belongings and reporting tenants.
Choices MatterDystopian Political SimStrategyAtmosphericDarkSingleplayerStory RichSimulationMultiple Endings👍 23,271