Games like The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam

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Cats and the Other Lives

Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.

Similarity 62%
Price -87% 2.44€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Nov 2022

Whispers of a Machine

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Similarity 62%
Price -80% 2.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 17 Apr 2019

Detective Grimoire

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Similarity 62%
Price 6.89€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Aug 2014

Syberia: The World Before

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Similarity 62%
Price 39.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Mar 2022

Draugen

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Similarity 62%
Price -44% 11.22€
Rating 7.2
Release 29 May 2019

Voodoo Detective

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Similarity 61%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 May 2022

The Children of Clay

The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.3
Release 07 Mar 2025

Cube Escape Collection

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Similarity 61%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Oct 2020

Cube Escape: Paradox

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 20 Sep 2018

A Case of Distrust

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Similarity 61%
Price -88% 1.86€
Rating 7.7
Release 08 Feb 2018

Bear With Me - Episode One

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 08 Aug 2016

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Similarity 61%
Price 14.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Sep 2013

Tested on Humans: Escape Room

You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???

Similarity 60%
Price -50% 4.74€
Rating 8.1
Release 24 Feb 2021

Summerland

Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door.

Similarity 60%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 01 Dec 2020

The Deed

A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.

Similarity 60%
Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 23 Nov 2015

Night Book

Tricked into reading an ancient book, Loralyn summons a demon into her home. Night Book is an interactive occult thriller movie, created in lockdown, from the publishers of The Complex, Five Dates and Maid of Sker.

Similarity 60%
Price -62% 5.60€
Rating 6.7
Release 27 Jul 2021

Dry Drowning

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Similarity 60%
Price -80% 3.35€
Rating 7.6
Release 02 Aug 2019

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Similarity 60%
Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 20 Sep 2012

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Similarity 60%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.2
Release 23 May 2024

Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure

Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.

Similarity 60%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 09 May 2020

Thimbleweed Park™

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Similarity 60%
Price 19.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 30 Mar 2017

Blackwell Deception

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Similarity 60%
Price 8.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Jan 2012

The Blackwell Legacy

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Similarity 60%
Price 4.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Jan 2012

Gemini Rue

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Similarity 60%
Price 7.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Oct 2011

Most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Case of the Golden Idol that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.

1. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 53% Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a detective, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 09th 2019 has received 36,608 reviews of which 35,742 were positive and 866 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Case of the Golden Idol, thanks to its 371 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Heavy Rain

Similarity 59% Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim. Heavy Rain is a choices matter, multiple endings and story rich game developed and published by Quantic Dream. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 18,368 reviews of which 15,569 were positive and 2,799 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 226 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Case of the Golden Idol based on player count.
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3. The Roottrees are Dead

Similarity 70% A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a puzzle, mystery and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,158 reviews of which 2,109 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 185 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like The Case of the Golden Idol based on player count.
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4. L.A. Noire

Similarity 59% In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department. L.A. Noire is a detective, crime and open world game developed by Team Bondi and Rockstar Leeds and published by Rockstar Games. Released on November 08th 2011 has received 33,811 reviews of which 29,019 were positive and 4,792 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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5. Chants of Sennaar

Similarity 50% In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel. Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 21,301 reviews of which 20,948 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 157 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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6. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

Similarity 65% Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins! Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a adventure, investigation and mystery game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 2,875 reviews of which 2,796 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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7. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 56% Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a adventure, visual novel and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2024 has received 3,137 reviews of which 2,844 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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8. Sally Face - Episode One

Similarity 58% Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. Sally Face - Episode One is a story rich, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by Portable Moose. Released on December 14th 2016 has received 22,117 reviews of which 21,498 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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9. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Similarity 51% Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel, adventure and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 8,007 reviews of which 7,545 were positive and 462 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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10. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 66% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 112 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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Best deals on games like The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Case of the Golden Idol available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like The Case of the Golden Idol.

1. Eternal Threads

Similarity 58% Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 697 reviews of which 602 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut

Similarity 50% Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut is a story rich, adventure and horror game developed and published by Rising Star Games. Released on October 29th 2013 has received 4,401 reviews of which 2,920 were positive and 1,481 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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1,481

-95% 24.99€ 1.24€

3. The Darkside Detective

Similarity 55% Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,657 reviews of which 4,402 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

4. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

Similarity 56% The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a adventure, singleplayer and atmospheric game developed by DO MY BEST and published by tinyBuild. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 2,068 reviews of which 1,909 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

5. Children of Silentown

Similarity 52% Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks. Children of Silentown is a atmospheric, point & click and adventure game developed by Elf Games and Luna2 Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 1,259 reviews of which 1,096 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-93% 19.71€ 1.38€

6. Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?

Similarity 64% An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? is a fmv, adventure and choices matter game developed by Wales Interactive and Good Gate Media and published by Wales Interactive. Released on March 18th 2022 has received 1,001 reviews of which 659 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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7. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Similarity 70% Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a detective, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 1,687 reviews of which 1,628 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-92% 14.88€ 1.19€

8. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Similarity 69% The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil... The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a point & click, adventure and horror game developed by Cloak and Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 2,377 reviews of which 2,204 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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9. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

Similarity 59% Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive is a adventure, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by scriptwelder and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on March 11th 2019 has received 2,219 reviews of which 2,176 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

10. Mutazione

Similarity 50% A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama? Mutazione is a relaxing, story rich and atmospheric game developed by Die Gute Fabrik and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 19th 2019 has received 1,200 reviews of which 1,145 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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Free games like The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Case of the Golden Idol you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like The Case of the Golden Idol.

1. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 66% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 112 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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2. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 61% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,295 reviews of which 10,013 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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3. Unsolved Case

Similarity 51% A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,434 reviews of which 4,811 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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4. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Similarity 53% Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.. Released on April 20th 2024 has received 2,344 reviews of which 2,245 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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5. The Council

Similarity 63% Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,286 reviews of which 4,425 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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6. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5

Similarity 53% Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a adventure, puzzle and stealth game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 5,910 reviews of which 5,117 were positive and 793 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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7. The Children of Clay

Similarity 61% The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. The Children of Clay is a horror, atmospheric and detective game developed and published by Balazs Ronyai. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 1,189 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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8. PRICE

Similarity 56% The hero Ivry wakes up from a nightmare and finds himself in a weird room. To escape from fear and darkness, he has to search and explore on his own until he discovers the truth and finds his sister Iva.A puzzle game 《PRICE》 PRICE is a puzzle, free to play and anime game developed and published by YETU GAME. Released on September 15th 2016 has received 5,084 reviews of which 4,784 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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9. What Never Was

Similarity 50% What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. What Never Was is a free to play, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Acke Hallgren. Released on January 11th 2019 has received 4,936 reviews of which 4,679 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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10. TEST TEST TEST

Similarity 59% Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. TEST TEST TEST is a puzzle, 2d and cute game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 854 reviews of which 785 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like The Case of the Golden Idol.
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