I'm looking for mysteries. - an IFDB Poll
by MCCLUTCH32
RSS FeedI like a game with a good story, good puzzles that aren't too difficult to understand and a good mystery. I was thinking more along the lines of horror, but murder mysteries work as well.
| Anchorhead, by Michael Gentry 9 votes "A masterfully written Lovecraftian mystery." [+]"A masterfully written Lovecraftian mystery." ( ) --Ann R. J.... "Skeletons, and more, in the family closet" [+]"Skeletons, and more, in the family closet" () --glassmice... "Genuinely creepy, atmospheric horror story with a good protagonist & extensive map." [+]"Genuinely creepy, atmospheric horror story with a good protagonist & extensive map.: Challenging puzzles and clues. Although the game is very linear, making progress is very satisfying. Surreal and very immersive, gameplay has the effect of seeming like real-time. Epic 4th Wall-breaking game." () --Audiart... "Good story and good mystery in the horror genre" [+]"Good story and good mystery in the horror genre: As for puzzles, there are quite a few, but if you take the time to carefully examine everything in the room description, you'll get a good idea of what to do." ( - Full review) --mjhayes... "An immersive..." [+]"An immersive plot, documents which contribute to build the atmosphere, well-done conversations (a must in a mystery), a thought-inducing final. Simply put, a great game" --explorington... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Sobol... (No comment) [+](No comment) --HarryKile... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Denk... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Michael Jacobson...  Vote for this game | |
| The King of Shreds and Patches, by Jimmy Maher 3 votes "Great horror mystery" [+]"Great horror mystery" ( - Full review) --Victor Gijsbers... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Ghalev... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Sobol... Vote for this game | |
| The Surprising Case of Brian Timmons, by Marshal Tenner Winter 3 votes "Horror, mystery, story and easy-moderate puzzles." [+]"Horror, mystery, story and easy-moderate puzzles." ( - Full review) --Wade Clarke... (No comment) [+](No comment) --monkeyboy... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| An Act of Murder, by Christopher Huang 3 votes "Solidly implemented murder mystery" [+]"Solidly implemented murder mystery: The murderer, means, motive, etc. are randomly generated each play, so it's worth a replay or two." ( ) --Molly... "One of the best murder mysteries" [+]"One of the best murder mysteries" --Ant-Fan... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Karl Ove Hufthammer... Vote for this game | |
| Death off the Cuff, by Simon Christiansen 2 votes "Murder, all topsy-turvy like or somethin'" [+]"Murder, all topsy-turvy like or somethin': You are a brilliant detective a la Hercule Poirot or... well, pretty much that one guy. You are about to announce your solution to a murder mystery. There is but one problem: You have not actually solved it. Can you crack the case without a soul the wiser?" ( ) --Molly... "Light-hearted mystery parodying Agatha Christie." [+]"Light-hearted mystery parodying Agatha Christie." () --Ann R. J.... Vote for this game | |
| Make It Good, by Jon Ingold 2 votes "Maddeningly clever! Sophisticated, compelling & original take on the classic whodunnit." [+]"Maddeningly clever! Sophisticated, compelling & original take on the classic whodunnit.: Reminiscent of Infocom, with a dark twist. Complex environmental and character interactions. A typical murder mystery is the vehicle that carries the impressive prose and code writing. The game has a challenging solution and multiple endings." ( ) --Audiart... (No comment) [+](No comment) --Laney Berry... Vote for this game | |
| Dangerous Curves, by Irene Callaci 2 votes "My favorite IF mystery game" [+]"My favorite IF mystery game" --Paul O'Brian... (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Karl Ove Hufthammer... Vote for this game | |
| Fish Bowl, by Ethan Rupp and Joshua Rupp 2 votes "Not a lot of puzzles but ticks the other boxes." [+]"Not a lot of puzzles but ticks the other boxes." ( - Full review) --Wade Clarke... (No comment) [+](No comment) () --DJ... Vote for this game | |
| The Awakening, by Dennis Matheson 1 vote "Goth horror mystery via Lovecraft." [+]"Goth horror mystery via Lovecraft." ( - Full review) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| The Witness, by Stu Galley 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Ghalev... Vote for this game | |
| Awakening, by Pete Gardner 1 vote "This one has more story than the other Awakening, though is broadly similar." [+]"This one has more story than the other Awakening, though is broadly similar." ( - Full review) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| Moonmist, by Stu Galley, Jim Lawrence 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Ghalev... Vote for this game | |
| Foo Foo, by Buster Hudson 1 vote "Spoof of the Noir Detective Mystery with plenty of twists and turns." [+]"Spoof of the Noir Detective Mystery with plenty of twists and turns." ( ) --Lance Campbell... Vote for this game | |
| Undertow, by Stephen Granade 1 vote "Old School murder mystery on a boat." [+]"Old School murder mystery on a boat." --Lance Campbell... Vote for this game | |
| Kaged, by Ian Finley 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Denk... Vote for this game | |
| Happyland, by Rob Fitzel 1 vote "Inspired by Deadline, similar take on a murder mystery" [+]"Inspired by Deadline, similar take on a murder mystery" --Rob Fitzel... Vote for this game | |
| The Hours, by Robert Patten 1 vote "Sci-fi with strong story and mysterious elements." [+]"Sci-fi with strong story and mysterious elements." ( - Full review) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| Deadline, by Marc Blank 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) ( ) --Ghalev... Vote for this game | |
| One Eye Open, by Caelyn Sandel (as Colin Sandel) and Carolyn VanEseltine 1 vote "Good sized dream-horror mystery. Though it might be considered a little bigger/harder than this poll is looking for." [+]"Good sized dream-horror mystery. Though it might be considered a little bigger/harder than this poll is looking for." ( ) --Wade Clarke... Vote for this game | |
| Suspect, by Dave Lebling 1 vote (No comment) [+](No comment) --Ghalev... Vote for this game | |