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Games like Back to the Dawn

2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

24 games that share what Back to the Dawn does well: mystery, isometric and strategy. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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24 picks · prices checked daily

  • Why Am I Dead At Sea

    2015PC

    Detective, mystery

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.99

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Security 51

    2026PC

    Investigation, detective

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    71%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $5.44was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Fanatical

  • Disco Elysium

    2019PC

    CRPG, detective

    Critics
    97
    Metacritic
    Players
    92%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~33h
    IGDB

    $7.88was $39.99−80%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.24/hr

    In Game Pass

  • The Thaumaturge

    2024PC · PS · Xbox

    CRPG, investigation

    Critics
    84
    IGDB
    Players
    81%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~26h
    IGDB

    $8.22was $34.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Fanatical · $0.32/hr

    In Game Pass · PS Plus

  • Everhood

    2021PC · Switch

    2.5D, pixel art

    Critics
    83
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~5h
    IGDB

    $4.99was $9.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam · $1/hr

  • Strange Horticulture

    2022PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Investigation, detective

    Critics
    83
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~7h
    IGDB

    $4.79was $15.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.66/hr

  • Karma City Police

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Pixel art, mystery

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    81%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.23was $11.99−90%

    Best PC price · GameBillet

  • Contradiction: Spot the Liar!

    2015PC · iOS

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~6h
    IGDB

    $9.99

    Best PC price · Humble Store · $1.67/hr

  • Dredge

    2023PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Mystery, sim

    Critics
    86
    IGDB
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~12h
    IGDB

    $8.57was $24.99−66%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.71/hr

    In Game Pass · PS Plus

  • Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered

    2015PC · iOS · Android

    Detective, choices matter

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    79%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~8h
    IGDB

    $0.99was $9.99−90%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.12/hr

  • L.A. Noire

    2011PC

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    83
    Metacritic
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~29h
    IGDB

    $5.99was $19.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.21/hr

  • The Test

    2020PC

    Investigation, detective

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.19was $1.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Carmen Sandiego

    2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Investigation, detective

    Critics
    76
    IGDB
    Players
    67%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $8.99was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Omensight

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Choices matter, mystery

    Critics
    75
    Metacritic
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $17.88was $19.99−11%

    Best PC price · Fanatical

  • Cyber Manhunt

    2021PC

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    92%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.39was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Scene Investigators

    2023PC

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    76
    Metacritic
    Players
    74%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $12.49was $24.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Unheard

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    72
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~6h
    IGDB

    $2.18was $6.99−69%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.37/hr

  • The Good Life

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Crime, investigation

    Critics
    60
    IGDB
    Players
    74%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~18h
    IGDB

    $9.89was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.55/hr

  • Rough Justice: '84

    2023PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Investigation, detective

    Critics
    78
    Metacritic
    Players
    64%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~25h
    IGDB

    $1.59was $19.99−92%

    Best PC price · Fanatical · $0.06/hr

  • Blue Prince

    2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Investigation, mystery

    Critics
    92
    Metacritic
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~22h
    IGDB

    $15.11was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · GreenManGaming · $0.70/hr

    In Game Pass · PS Plus

  • GreedFall

    2019PC · PS · Xbox

    Choices matter, mystery

    Critics
    72
    Metacritic
    Players
    75%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~34h
    IGDB

    $3.49was $34.99−90%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.10/hr

  • Esoteric Ebb

    2026PC

    CRPG, choices matter

    Critics
    88
    IGDB
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~20h
    IGDB

    $15.74was $24.99Historical low

    Best PC price · GreenManGaming · $0.79/hr

  • The Shrouded Isle

    2017PC · Switch

    Strategy RPG, choices matter

    Critics
    69
    Metacritic
    Players
    71%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.94was $12.99−85%

    Best PC price · Steam