4. Detective Grimoire

Decisions, decisions...

Solving crime doesn’t have to a be a dull, grim affair, as demonstrated by the witty puzzle adventure game, Detective Grimoire.

In this point-and-click game, there’s a murder to solve, and to do that, you’ll have to explore a swamp for clues, interrogate a colorful collection of characters, and analyze evidence. Puzzles are diverse and entertaining, from figuring out a safe’s lock combination to rearranging objects on the forest floor to find a footprint. Advancing deductions and conversations involve combining phrases and items in particular order, giving room for plenty of flexibility.

Aside from the puzzles, Detective Grimoire’s charming art style, fluid animation, top-notch voice acting, and memorable score also give it its mysterious yet playful atmosphere – placing it at spot # 3 on our list of best police games.

A mysterious murder in a mysterious swamp

Colorful characters await