PlayfeedGames like The Scarlet Thread
by ZeroTick Studio
The Case of the Golden Idol and Tangle Tower play most like The Scarlet Thread. Of the 18 closest games below, most share its detective, puzzle and mystery.
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Closest matches
The Case of the Golden Idol
Oct 13, 2022 · Color Gray Games
Both: Mystery · Detective · Puzzle
2D historical detective mystery puzzle, pixel graphics. Investigating crime scenes, deducing motives and killers, solving puzzles.
MysteryDetectiveInvestigationPuzzleConspiracyPoint & ClickStory Rich2DThrillerInteractive Fiction👍 9,805Unheard - Voices of Crime
Mar 28, 2019 · NEXT Studios
Both: Detective · Mystery · Crime
Top-down 2D modern-day detective mystery audio game, stylized noir illustration. Listening to audio clues, matching names to voices and solving crime cases.
ThrillerDetectiveMysteryCrimeShortPuzzleStory RichTop-DownIndieRPG👍 31,028The Roottrees are Dead
Jan 15, 2025 · Evil Trout Inc.
Both: Detective · Puzzle · Mystery
First-person 3D modern-day detective puzzle adventure, hand-drawn illustrations. Investigating evidence, solving puzzles and completing family trees.
DetectivePuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickInvestigationStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayer1990'sLogic👍 9,768Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
May 6, 2022 · Tag of Joy
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Puzzle
2D modern-day mystery point-and-click adventure, hand painted cartoony. Solving puzzles, exploring environments and making dialogue choices.
Point & ClickAdventureMysteryStory RichPuzzleFemale ProtagonistChoices MatterAtmosphericDetective2D👍 408The Rise of the Golden Idol
Nov 12, 2024 · Color Gray Games
Both: Mystery · Detective · Puzzle
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: 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👍 10,375Murders 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👍 15,874Pentiment
Nov 14, 2022 · Obsidian Entertainment
Both: Historical · Stylized · Mystery
2D historical narrative adventure, illuminated manuscript style. Investigating murders, making choices and exploring.
HistoricalStory RichInvestigationAdventureInteractive FictionHand-drawnStylizedExplorationMysteryMultiple Endings👍 9,252Lamplight City
Sep 13, 2018 · Grundislav Games
Both: Point & Click · Detective · Mystery
Third-person 2D historical point & click adventure, gothic digital painting. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects and solve cases.
Point & ClickAdventureDetectiveMysteryDarkGothicAlternate HistoryIndieRetroThird Person👍 805Follow the meaning
Nov 22, 2024 · HiKing Mind Studio
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Mystery
Isometric 2D point-and-click adventure, hand-drawn, surreal. Solving puzzles, investigating mystery and talking to citizens.
AdventurePuzzlePoint & Click2DHand-drawnMysteryMultiple EndingsIndieDetectiveSurreal👍 994The Rewinder
Sep 9, 2021 · MistyMountainStudio
Both: Mystery · Puzzle · Detective
Side-view 2D fantasy puzzle adventure, Chinese ink painting pixel art. Solving puzzles, investigating memories and influencing actions.
AdventureMysteryPixel GraphicsPuzzleSingleplayerDetective2DAtmosphericPoint & ClickStory Rich👍 6,844Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
May 1, 2019 · Nupixo Games
Both: Point & Click · Historical · Detective
2D historical point & click adventure, pixel art. Investigation, solving puzzles and dialogue choices.
Point & ClickHistoricalPixel GraphicsInteractive FictionDetectiveDialogue HeavyStory RichInvestigationAdventure2D👍 1,099The Samaritan Paradox
Apr 18, 2014 · Faravid Interactive
Both: Point & Click · Detective · Puzzle
Third-person 2D historical point & click adventure, hand-drawn pixel graphics. Solving mysteries, cracking codes and deciphering secrets.
AdventurePoint & ClickIndieDetectivePuzzleMystery2DPixel GraphicsSingleplayerStory Rich👍 166