The Best Mystery Games for Xbox One - Page 2

Update : Morgan: Metal Detective added at rank #48.
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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins (2021)

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86
Review score
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Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Enter the thrilling found-phone mystery of Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins and uncover the chilling truth before it's too late. Help solve cryptic puzzles and interact with authentic characters as you navigate through an eerie abandoned house. But watch out for the Weeping Angels! Immerse yourself in this unique blend of horror and sci-fi elements that will leave you wanting more.


What we like:
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Impressive graphics and sound design
  • Replay value
  • Unique blend of horror and sci-fi elements
What could be improved:
  • Short length compared to other games
  • No Steam achievements

  • mystery
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • sci-fi
  • interactive
  • simulacra
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • visual-novel
  • immersive
  • fiction
  • investigation
  • detective

12

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Danganronpa ... (2024)

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81
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.


  • detective
  • visual-novel
  • mystery
  • crime
  • story
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • anime
  • japanese
  • visual-novel-type
  • detective-in-training
  • must-play
  • mystery-solving
  • action-adventure
  • quick-time

13

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (2025)

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96
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux

Use your wits, kindness, and maybe a good whack to gather clues, items, and evidence that will help the residents of Limbo move on. Untangling an afterlife is no easy feat, especially when you don’t have feet!


  • manipulation
  • emotional
  • time
  • stealth
  • detective
  • 2.5d
  • mystery
  • philosophical
  • exploration
  • scroller
  • heart-warming
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • linear
  • puzzle

14

Pentiment (2022)

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90
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Pentiment can be seen as a educational game set in the 15th century, combining point-and-click adventure with role-playing elements and a branching narrative. It follows Andreas Mahler as he tries to clear his friend's name while uncovering the secrets of a small Bavarian town.


What we like:
  • Captivating story
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Beautiful visuals and sound
  • Interesting characters and dialogue
  • Deep RPG elements and replayability
What could be improved:
  • Limited number of puzzles which are not particularly challenging

  • historical
  • narrative
  • medieval
  • mystery
  • rpg
  • choices
  • adventure
  • crime
  • story
  • book
  • detective
  • fiction
  • interactive
  • education
  • local

15

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories (2023)

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73
Review score
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Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Explore a charming, pixelated world filled to the brim with eccentric characters, criminals, and a plot as weird as it is cute. Comb every inch of Hog Town to collect clues, trail shady characters, and sneak your way through the seedy underworld. Enjoy more than 90 different electronic and jazz-inspired tracks from composer markeryjane.


  • narrative
  • mystery
  • story-exploration
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • cute
  • roller-skates
  • exploration
  • classic
  • hamster
  • chiptune
  • retro
  • casual
  • zombies
  • colourmag-header-classic

16

Beacon Pines (2022)

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87
Review score
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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Dive into the mysteries of Beacon Pines, a charming yet eerie adventure where you control the fate of the story. As Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, meet memorable characters, and explore stunning hand-drawn landscapes. With multiple endings to discover, you'll be captivated by this immersive tale filled with surprising twists.


What we like:
  • Intriguing and creative story
  • Well-developed, memorable characters
  • Multiple endings based on your choices
  • Stunning hand-drawn art
  • Engaging gameplay mechanics
What could be improved:
  • The large number of characters can be overwhelming

  • choices
  • narrative
  • visual-novel
  • mystery
  • cute
  • cozy
  • adventure
  • narration
  • exploration
  • story
  • emotional
  • colourful
  • interactive
  • horror
  • conspiracy

17

Return of the Obra Dinn (2018)

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Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows

Return of the Obra Dinn is an adventure puzzle game set in a supernatural maritime world. Players assume the role of an appraiser for a maritime insurance company and are given a pocket watch that reveals the fates of the ship's unfortunate passengers. The game features stunning foley work, voice acting, and score to set its tone. Players must use their deductive reasoning to unravel what happened to all passengers on board.


What we like:
  • Mystery elements require sound deductive reasoning
  • Brilliant foley work and voice acting
  • Innovative visuals inspired by early computer games
  • Supernatural angle adds intrigue and suspense
  • High replay value
What could be improved:
  • Simulated assistance may make some tasks too easy
  • Minimalist aesthetic can be off-putting to some players
  • Limited area surrounding each scene restricts exploration

  • detective
  • mystery
  • puzzle

18

Bugsnax (2020)

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95
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Mac OS IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the quirky world of Bugsnax! As a journalist, you'll explore the diverse Snaktooth Island, solve its mysteries, and capture 100 unique Bugsnax. With charming characters, engaging gameplay, and endless customization, you'll be captivated by this delightful adventure.


What we like:
  • Innovative creature-catching gameplay
  • Rich, immersive world with diverse biomes
  • Entertaining and distinct characters
  • Fun, fitting soundtrack
  • Engaging side quests and challenges
What could be improved:
  • None

  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • cute
  • muppet
  • story
  • first-person
  • discovery
  • colourful
  • horror
  • inventive
  • physics
  • comedy
  • controller-support

19

Firewatch (2016)

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91
Review score
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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.


  • mystery
  • walking-simulator
  • narrative
  • first-person
  • exploration
  • story
  • park
  • adventure
  • boss
  • thriller

20

Matsuro Palette (2020)

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100
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Android IOS iPhone

Survive seven days with a cursed painting. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. But be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself dead! An assortment of terminal tableaus awaits you. Will you be the one to finally finish her?


  • horror
  • emotional
  • mystery
  • visual-novel
  • point-and-click
  • cinematic
  • multiple-endings
  • fiction
  • drama
  • hidden-object
  • choices
  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • adventure
  • interactive

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