25 Great Detective Games To Play in 2018: Page 4 of 4

Updated: 05 Dec 2018 5:06 am
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1. The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us gameplay

Welcome to your childhood turned upside down in this game. The Wolf Among Us is based on a comic book series and includes all your favorite fairy tale characters. In a five-part series, you get to play the big bad wolf, who is the sheriff of Fabletown. The first murder in Fabletown has occurred, and it’s up to the big bad wolf to investigate. Wolf out as you identify liars, read facial cues, and collect evidence to build your case.

Don't mess with the big bad wolf.

He does have a sweet side, though.

Are you up to the task?

Detective games are always a thrill. The suspense and action is enough to keep anyone enthralled. No matter what genre you prefer, this list had a little something for everyone from crimes in space to mysteries in fairy tales. If puzzles and brain teasers intrigue you, then explore some of these PC games and exercise your inner detective.

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Kat Haas
Kat is a prolific writer and history major trying to seek out a destiny in the gaming industry while studying the past.
Gamer Since: 1999
Favorite Genre: RPG
Currently Playing: Mass Effect: Andromeda
Top 3 Favorite Games:Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Mount & Blade: Warband


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