Games like Return of the Obra Dinn
by Lucas Pope
Return of the Obra Dinn is a first-person 3D historical mystery adventure: exploration, logical deduction and investigation. The Case of the Golden Idol and No Case Should Remain Unsolved play most like Return of the Obra Dinn. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its mystery, puzzle and detective.
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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👍 9,805No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Jan 17, 2024 · Somi
Both: Puzzle
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 Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Sep 25, 2014 · The Astronauts
Both: Mystery · Detective · First-Person
First-person 3D story-driven mystery adventure, photorealistic environments. Exploration, discovery and communicating with the dead.
MysteryAtmosphericDetectiveWalking SimulatorExplorationFirst-PersonAdventureHorrorStory RichSingleplayer👍 6,863Draugen
May 29, 2019 · Red Thread Games
Both: Mystery · First-Person · Detective
First-person 3D historical psychological mystery adventure, cinematic fjord noir. Exploring, solving puzzles and interacting with companion.
Story RichMysteryAtmosphericFirst-PersonSingleplayerIndieAdventureDetectiveShortPuzzle👍 1,869Call of the Sea
Dec 8, 2020 · Out of the Blue Games
Both: Puzzle · First-Person · Mystery
First-person 3D historical story-driven puzzle adventure, colorful, stylized. Explore tropical island, solve puzzles and investigate clues.
AdventurePuzzleStory RichLovecraftianFirst-PersonFemale ProtagonistIndieAtmosphericMysteryExploration👍 4,546The Last Express Gold Edition
Nov 21, 2013 · Dotemu
Both: Mystery · Historical
2D historical point & click mystery adventure, unique hand-drawn style. Investigate murder, eavesdrop conversations and explore train carriages.
AdventurePoint & ClickMysteryReal-TimeClassicStory RichHistoricalWorld War IAtmosphericSingleplayer👍 334The Mournmore Killings
May 24, 2024 · Fatih Mert
Both: Detective · Mystery · Puzzle
First-person 3D modern-day story-driven deduction mystery, pixelated PS1-like graphics. Solve riddles, inspect evidence and make deductions.
DetectiveMysteryAtmosphericPuzzleStory RichPixel GraphicsRetroDarkFirst-PersonTypingThe Séance of Blake Manor
Oct 27, 2025 · Spooky Doorway
Both: Detective · Puzzle · Mystery
First-person 3D historical supernatural detective mystery adventure, comic-book art style. Investigating, interviewing suspects and solving puzzles.
SupernaturalDetectivePuzzleSingleplayerMysteryAtmosphericAdventureStory RichInvestigationIndie👍 3,713Chronique des Silencieux
Jan 29, 2024 · Pierre Feuille Studio
Both: Detective · Mystery · Puzzle
Isometric 2D historical point & click detective, 2D cartoon illustration. Investigate, ask questions and search papers.
DetectiveStory RichInvestigationMysteryPoint & ClickPuzzleSingleplayerExplorationInteractive FictionChoices MatterThe Talos Principle
Dec 11, 2014 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle · First-Person
First-person 3D sci-fi philosophical puzzle adventure, realistic and atmospheric. Solving puzzles, exploring and uncovering clues.
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,254