The Best Detective Games for Linux - Page 3

Update : The Mildew Children added at rank #23.
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Soulslayer (2017)

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An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.

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  • visual-novel
  • detective
  • casual
  • adventure

22

Guilty Parade (2021)

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One war. Two sides of a military conflict. Which side will you choose if you take a look at the world from both sides of the conflict? Whom will you support and whom will you destroy if some are fighting for an uncertain future, while others are for a peaceful present?

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  • visual-novel
  • point-and-click
  • detective
  • choices
  • multiple-endings
  • anime
  • war
  • wartime
  • mystery
  • story
  • stylized
  • atmospheric
  • hand-drawn
  • violent
  • comedy

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The Mildew Children (2024)

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Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.


  • visual-novel
  • surreal
  • detective
  • quick-time-event
  • horror
  • choices
  • story
  • faith
  • scroller
  • psychological
  • exploration
  • magic
  • colourful
  • adventure
  • atmospheric

24

The Story of Barker (2022)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

A mysterious detective story on an abandoned ship with an unexpected ending.

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  • point-and-click
  • detective
  • hidden-object
  • isometric
  • 3d
  • adventure
  • drama
  • puzzle

25

To Hell With The Ugly (2023)

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To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.


  • noir
  • detective
  • point-and-click
  • investigation
  • turn-based
  • fiction
  • humor
  • narration
  • combat
  • conspiracy
  • mystery
  • stylized
  • interactive
  • dark
  • comedy

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Loco Motive (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!

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  • trains
  • text
  • investigation
  • detective
  • point-and-click
  • comedy
  • mystery
  • pixel
  • funny
  • hidden-object
  • adventure
  • noir
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • crime

27

Don't Forget Me (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS Playstation 3 PC Windows

The first season aired in Japan between January 8, 2012 and March 24, 2012 while the second season started airing between July 8, 2012 and September 23, 2012 following a recap episode on July 1, 2012. Both seasons have been licensed by Viz Media in North America and Anime on Demand in the United Kingdom. A manga accompaniment began serialization in Enix's Young Gangan magazine and a light novel from Media Factory, both from September 2011.[2][3] A hybrid Blu-ray Disc containing an original video animation and a PlayStation 3 video game was released on August 23, 2012.


  • typing
  • philosophical
  • soundtrack
  • noir
  • investigation
  • word
  • detective
  • cyberpunk
  • sci-fi
  • pixel
  • atmospheric
  • point-and-click
  • violent
  • mystery
  • story

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Murder on the Marine Express (2022)

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A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!

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  • visual-novel
  • mystery
  • detective
  • text
  • submarine
  • pixel
  • old
  • conversation
  • underwater
  • investigation
  • drama
  • comedy

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Dr. What & Detective Son (2024)

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Join Dr. What and Detective Son on an exhilarating journey through mind-bending puzzles and perplexing mysteries in this immersive logic game! With multiple levels to conquer, sharpen your deductive skills and unravel intricate cases.

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  • text
  • logic
  • puzzle
  • detective
  • casual
  • adventure
  • mind-bending
  • mystery
  • colourful
  • 2d

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The Raven (2018)

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London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?


  • crime
  • detective
  • point-and-click
  • mystery
  • novel
  • noir
  • adventure
  • heist
  • must-play

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