5 Great Deduction Games to Bring Out the Detective In You

Some games test your reflexes, others your strategy—but deduction games challenge something deeper: your ability to think like a detective. They thrive on mystery, leaving you with fragments of clues that beg to be pieced together. Every solved case feels like a personal triumph, not just because you figured it out, but because the game never gave you the easy way out. So if you want to flex your own detective skills, these 5 games will keep your brain firing on all cylinders. 

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The Roottrees are Dead

From Steam

This mystery game thrives on observation and inference. Every choice you make reveals fragments of a larger, twisting narrative where the truth isn’t immediately obvious. To uncover the secrets buried beneath the surface, you’ll need to think critically, track relationships, and recognize subtle inconsistencies that lead to breakthrough deductions.

Return of the Obra Dinn

From Steam

A modern classic of investigative design, Obra Dinn drops you aboard an abandoned merchant ship with nothing but a logbook and your wits. The challenge lies in deducing the fates of every crew member through keen observation and logical reasoning. It’s a masterclass in piecing together seemingly disconnected details to reveal a shocking story.

The Case of the Golden Idol

From Steam

This game combines quirky visuals with deeply satisfying puzzles. Each scenario presents strange and deadly circumstances, and it’s up to you to untangle the evidence to explain what really happened. With each solved case, your deductive skills are sharpened, pushing you to approach every mystery with sharper logic and curiosity.

Duck Detective

From Steam

Don’t let the playful exterior fool you—this cozy mystery game is all about paying close attention to dialogue and details. You take the role of a detective duck solving a series of lighthearted but layered cases. Every clue matters, making this game a fun way to flex those investigative muscles without the usual grim undertones of the genre.

Cyber Manhunt

From Steam

A modern spin on detective work, Cyber Manhunt immerses you in the world of hacking and digital sleuthing. Your job is to gather intel, uncover secrets, and piece together digital breadcrumbs left behind online. It’s a clever reminder that in today’s world, the sharpest detectives are often those who know how to read between the lines of our digital lives.

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