The 25th Ward: The Silver Case similar games & best alternatives

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

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

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Top picks

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  • The Silver Case

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  • Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

  • Layers of Fear (2016)

  • Blacksad: Under the Skin

  • Tokyo Dark
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • Landlord of the Woods

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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.

Why this game works

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