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Detective

Category Tier-3 Genre

Top 150 best Steam games of all time tagged with Detective, according to gamer reviews.

Rank, title, date, tags, platforms and price Score Rating
8.22
94% 13,375 votes
8.15
94% 5,007 votes
7.86
92% 1,855 votes
7.82
90% 2,898 votes
7.77
92% 788 votes

Correlated tags

Correlation is how often another tag appears together with this tag. If one in every five games tagged with Detective is also tagged with a correlated tag, the correlated tag has 20% correlation. 100% correlation means the pair of tags always appear together.

Tags most frequently applied to the same games as Detective, with at least 15% correlation.

  1. Adventure 70%
  2. Mystery 58%
  3. Puzzle 54%
  4. Story Rich 54%
  5. Singleplayer 44%
  6. Casual 44%
  7. Investigation 43%
  8. Atmospheric 39%
  9. Point & Click 38%
  10. Exploration 35%
  11. 2D 33%
  12. Indie 32%
  13. Hidden Object 28%
  14. Visual Novel 27%
  15. First-Person 27%
  16. Horror 26%
  17. 3D 21%
  18. Interactive Fiction 20%
  19. Drama 19%
  20. Psychological Horror 19%
  21. Choices Matter 18%
  22. Female Protagonist 18%
  23. Multiple Endings 18%
  24. Crime 18%
  25. Dark 18%
  26. RPG 16%
  27. Action 15%
  28. Colorful 15%

The Detective tag refers to a genre of games that revolve around solving mysteries and investigating crimes. In these games, players take on the role of a detective or investigator and are tasked with unraveling complex cases, analyzing evidence, and piecing together clues to uncover the truth.

Playing a Detective game often involves engaging in various gameplay mechanics such as:

  • Puzzle-solving Detectives frequently encounter puzzles or riddles that must be solved to progress in the investigation. These puzzles can range from traditional logic puzzles to more complex challenges that require critical thinking and deduction skills.
  • Exploration Detectives often explore different locations related to the case, searching for hidden objects, examining crime scenes, or questioning suspects and witnesses. This exploration aspect helps players gather key information and clues about the mystery at hand.
  • Deduction Deductive reasoning is crucial for detectives as they analyze evidence, make connections, draw conclusions, and create theories about what transpired. This may involve examining crime scene photos, interrogating suspects with carefully chosen questions, or comparing different pieces of evidence.

Detective games immerse players in intriguing storylines full of twists and turns. They challenge players' problem-solving abilities while keeping them engaged with an unfolding narrative.

A few notable examples of Detective games include:

  • Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments Based on Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective stories, this game allows players to step into Sherlock Holmes' shoes as they solve various criminal cases using his keen observation skills and deductive reasoning abilities.
  • L.A. Noire Set in 1940s Los Angeles, this game puts players in the role of a detective as they investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and search for clues to solve a series of cases.
  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Players assume the role of a defense attorney and must gather evidence, interview witnesses, and present their arguments in court to defend their clients accused of crimes.

Detective games offer immersive experiences that challenge players to think critically, use their observational skills, and follow trails of evidence to crack the case. If you enjoy solving puzzles and untangling mysteries, stepping into the shoes of a detective is sure to provide an engaging adventure.

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