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Retro Synthesis
Adventure canceled
The first adventure we've been on since the alternative version in 1999. Playing the role of police detective Harrison Noels, we travel through the dark corners of dystopian New Venice, talk to neutral figures and solve various riddles.
This is the Zodiac Speaking
Adventure 15 October 2020
A psychological thriller adventure game based on the true story of an American serial murderer - Zodiac. During the game, we travel through climatic locations, solve riddles and make choices that influence the ending of the story.
Detective Pikachu
Adventure 23 March 2018
An adventure detective game that takes place in the universe known from the Pokemon series. The players learn the story of a young boy named Tim and a Pikachu that can speak human voice and who works as a professional detective. Together they solve mysterious cases and problems of the citizens of Ryme City.
Bear With Me
Adventure 08 August 2016
A point-and-click adventure game in which players play Amber - a girl looking for her missing brother. However, the protagonist is not alone, as she is accompanied by the grumpy Ted E. Bear, a plush teddy bear that is a retired detective. Characteristic feature of Bear With Me is monochromatic graphics maintained in cartoon style.
The 25th Ward: The Silver Case
Adventure 13 March 2018
The 25th Ward: The Silver Case is a detective game for PC, which is a remaster of a mobile production. During the game, the player needs to conduct a series of investigations primarily concerning various kinds of murders, and each case is presented from the perspective of several characters.
Earthworms
Adventure 23 February 2018
A classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure game, inspired by such movies as Donnie Darko, The X-Files, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. The production was developed by indie Polish studio All Those Moments.
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
Adventure 21 July 2016
The third installment of the series of investigation adventure/hidden object games that is one of the more popular franchises created by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. In Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala the player follows the protagonists known from the previous installments of the series, who join forces with hopes of catching the series' main antagonist, the demonic preacher.
Backbone
Adventure 08 June 2021
Adventure with elements of a sneaky and action game, in which we get to the retrofuturistic version of Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. While playing in Backbone we play Howard Lotor's shed, which is a private detective who undertakes various tasks.
Night Call
Adventure 17 July 2019
An adventure game in which we play the role of a Parisian taxi driver. The hero has to make ends meet and at the same time help the police in the investigation of serial murders. During the game, our task is to get as much information as possible from our clients, which is useful for law enforcement officers, as well as to take care of the wallet's condition.
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition
Adventure 08 November 2019
An adventure game that is a new entry in the Professor Layton series. The players assume the role of a young female detective who lives in Londyn. She is looking for her father and solving various cases for her clients.
Murder by Numbers
Adventure 05 March 2020
A visual novel adventure game in which we solve a criminal puzzle. In the production we will also find numerous mathematical puzzles. The production was developed by authors from the Mediatonic studio.
Aviary Attorney
Adventure 21 December 2015
A legal adventure game inspired by the works of J.J. Grandville, a French caricaturist. It was developed by the independent studio Sketchy Logic Games. The action of Aviary Attorney is set in an alternative version of the 19th-century Paris inhabited by humanoid animals. It tells the story of two characters: a falcon lawyer named Jayjay Falcon and his assistant, a sparrow by the name of Sparrowson, who try to clear their clients of charges during subsequent trials.
Lord Winklebottom Investigates
Adventure 28 July 2022
A classic point-and-click adventure set in an alternative version of the 1920s, controlled by anthropomorphic animals. At Lord Winklebottom Investigates we investigate the murder of our childhood friend Admiral Gilfrey.
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition
Adventure 23 June 2022
A remastered version of a cult adventure game from 1997, based on the motifs of the Blade Runner movie. In Blade Runner: The Enhanced Edition we take on the role of detective Ray McCoy, who chases rebellious androids in an alternative, cyberpunk version of Los Angeles from 2019.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Adventure 07 February 2012
Re-edition of three parts of a popular series of legal games, previously published on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS consoles. The protagonist of the game is a young lawyer who undertakes further cases. The game is broken down into the phase of gathering evidence, and a proper trial, during which our hero tries to prove the innocence of his client.
The Good Life
Adventure 15 October 2021
An unusual RPG with crime story traits. The title was developed by White Owls – a studio founded by Hidetaka Suehiro, the creator of Deadly Premonition and D4. The player assumes the role of Naomi, a reporter who comes to Rainy Woods, the self-called “happiest place on Earth”. She is looking for a way to pay her debts.
The Invisible Hours
Adventure 10 October 2017
Original adventure game prepared by Tequila Works studio with VR goggles in mind. The Invisible Hours tells the story of several colourful characters invited to a mysterious estate who are trying to solve the mystery of the death of their host Nikola Tesla.
Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz
Adventure 23 May 2019
A visual novel adventure game in which we try to solve a criminal case. The production offers attractive graphic design and several original mechanics. Neilo Inc. studio is responsible for its creation. The publisher is Arc System Works.
Bear With Me: The Lost Robots
Adventure 31 July 2019
Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an adventure game by Exordium Games. It tells the story of Flint and Ted E. Bear, who investigate a series of mysterious events that take place in Paper City.
Kathy Rain
Adventure 05 May 2016
An old-school point-and-click detective adventure game, and also a debut project of Swedish Clifftop Games studio. The game is set in mid 90s, where we play as the titular girl, whose main interest include rock music, motorcycles and playing detective. When she receives the sad message of her grandfather’s death, our protagonist decides to visit her hometown, Conwell Springs, for the first time in years.
Whispers of a Machine
Adventure 17 April 2019
Whispers of a Machine is a science fiction adventure developed for PCs. The action takes place in the future, at a time when humanity has deliberately retreated in technological development in order to remove the threat of being dominated by advanced artificial intelligences. We play the role of a detective investigating a series of murders in a sleepy city. The game boils down mainly to exploring the location, conducting conversations and solving puzzles.
Collar X Malice
Adventure 28 July 2017
Collar X Malice is a visual novel game created by Idea Factory. During the game, the players take on the role of a policewoman who tries to unravel the mystery of the organization that has taken over the city.
Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil
Adventure 10 January 2020
Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil is a point-and-click adventure game. The whole story focuses on a paranormal investigation that takes place in a mysterious manor house. The player's job is to solve the mystery of this place.
Dry Drowning
Adventure 02 August 2019
Detective visual novel game with noir and cyberpunk atmosphere. As a private investigator, Mordred Foley, we move to a futuristic metropolis to solve the mystery of murders based on Greek myths.