Rank 01Why this
Also Noir and Cats, like Inspector Waffles.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like Inspector Waffles
- 17 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Inspector Waffles also play
The closest matches to Inspector Waffles: Nine Noir Lives, Tangle Tower, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, and Still Life. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares point and click with Inspector Waffles.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Also Noir and Crime, like Inspector Waffles.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Why this: Shares witness interrogation with Inspector Waffles.
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Detective Gallo
Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like Inspector Waffles.
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Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Noir and Narration, like Inspector Waffles.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Inspector Waffles
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Goloso Games
- Price: $3.24−75%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 156 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cat and dog puns shine
- Friendship arc between protagonist and partner
- Pixel art clues feel rewarding to uncover
- Contemplative
- Cozy
- Funny
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as Inspector Waffles.
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Why this: Also Dog and Detective, like Inspector Waffles.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Inspector Waffles, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
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Why this: Shares point and click with Inspector Waffles.
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Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Inspector Waffles.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Tangle Tower
Why this: Shares point and click with Inspector Waffles.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Why this: Shares witness interrogation with Inspector Waffles.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Noir and Narration, like Inspector Waffles.
About Inspector Waffles
The closest matches to Inspector Waffles: Nine Noir Lives, Tangle Tower, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, and Still Life. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Inspector Waffles is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nine Noir Lives, Tangle Tower and Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, cozy and funny, and single out its clue system and collectible hunting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Inspector Waffles: Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Is Inspector Waffles worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 156 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $3.24 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cat and dog puns shine
- Friendship arc between protagonist and partner
- Pixel art clues feel rewarding to uncover
- Spotty sidekick steals the show
People who play it also play: Nine Noir Lives, Tangle Tower, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
Frequently asked about Inspector Waffles
Can I run it?
Is Inspector Waffles verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Inspector Waffles is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Inspector Waffles cost?
Inspector Waffles is listed on Steam at 3.24 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Inspector Waffles?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Inspector Waffles are Nine Noir Lives, Tangle Tower, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!.
Who developed Inspector Waffles?
Inspector Waffles was developed by Goloso Games.