Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express similar games & best alternatives

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

What works
  • Engaging detective story with modern twist
  • Well-integrated puzzles and mind map system
  • Good voice acting and character design
  • Immersive atmosphere and music
  • Long playtime with additional story content
Things to keep in mind
  • Slow pacing and excessive backtracking
  • Unskippable and slow dialogue
  • Some puzzles feel irrelevant or tedious
  • Linear gameplay with limited player agency
  • Voice acting accents sometimes inconsistent

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

  • The White Door

  • Go Home Annie: An SCP Game

  • Not Tonight 2

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Lost Crown

  • Go Home Annie: An SCP Game

  • Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily

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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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