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The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Legacy Mobile Device, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

What works

  • Unique and surreal narrative
  • Distinctive art style and soundtrack
  • Deep character development
  • Complex multi-perspective storytelling
  • Cult following and strong fan appreciation

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious and repetitive gameplay segments
  • Confusing and abstract story elements
  • Clunky controls and ui issues
  • Some players find puzzles frustrating
  • Not accessible without prior knowledge of series

What to play next

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More survival-focused

Games that feels like The 25th Ward: The Silver Case but with a stronger survival pressure

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Less expressive

Games that feels like The 25th Ward: The Silver Case but with less self-expression and customization

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More intimate

Games that feels like The 25th Ward: The Silver Case but with more focus on close relationships

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  • Cemetery Mary

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with The 25th Ward: The Silver Case. These titles are not in What to play next.

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026