Rank 01Why this
Shares hint system and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like The Mermaid Mask
- 25 games
- Updated Jul 17, 2026
Players who liked The Mermaid Mask also play
The closest matches to The Mermaid Mask: Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, Detective Grimoire, and The Roottrees are Dead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Mermaid Mask.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Conversation and Detective, like The Mermaid Mask.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Detective Grimoire
Why this: Shares character interaction and puzzle solving with The Mermaid Mask.
Rank 05 
The Roottrees are Dead
Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like The Mermaid Mask.
Rank 06 
TR-49
Why this: Shares hint system and branching narrative with The Mermaid Mask.
Rank 07 
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Why this: Shares evidence collection and hidden object search with The Mermaid Mask.
Rank 08 
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Why this: Shares evidence collection and environmental exploration with The Mermaid Mask.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Mermaid Mask
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- 2The Rise of the Golden Idol
Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Mermaid Mask.
- 95% of 2,412 reviews
- 3Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Conversation and Detective, like The Mermaid Mask.
- 94% of 375 reviews
- 4Detective Grimoire
Shares character interaction and puzzle solving with The Mermaid Mask.
- 96% of 1,520 reviews
- 5The Roottrees are Dead
Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like The Mermaid Mask.
- 97% of 4,456 reviews
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- 7No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Shares evidence collection and hidden object search with The Mermaid Mask.
- 98% of 1,560 reviews
- 8Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Shares evidence collection and environmental exploration with The Mermaid Mask.
- 98% of 1,779 reviews
- 9The Last Case of John Morley
Shares point and click and puzzle solving with The Mermaid Mask.
- 76% of 76 reviews
- 10Strange Antiquities
Shares hidden object search and puzzle solving with The Mermaid Mask.
- 96% of 1,956 reviews
- 11Trials of Innocence
Shares evidence collection and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
- 96% of 92 reviews
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- 13Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
Shares evidence collection and character interaction with The Mermaid Mask.
- 82% of 148 reviews
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- 17Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Shares branching narrative with The Mermaid Mask.
- 97% of 21,995 reviews
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- 22Best Served Cold
Shares character interaction and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
- 93% of 290 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: SFB Games
- Price: $15.99−20%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 100% of 1,613 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Captivating murder mystery on an atmospheric submarine setting
- Emotional story that lingers long after finishing
- Gorgeous art style and soundtrack praised across reviews
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Eerie
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Why this: Shares hint system and hidden object search with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Also Conversation and Detective, like The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares branching narrative with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares environmental exploration and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares hidden object search and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares point and click and dialogue choices with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares hint system with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Shares hidden object search and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
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Why this: Also Conversation and Interactive Fiction, like The Mermaid Mask.
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 hint system and point and click with The Mermaid Mask.
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Why this: Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Mermaid Mask.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Conversation and Detective, like The Mermaid Mask.
TR-49
Why this: Shares hint system and branching narrative with The Mermaid Mask.
About The Mermaid Mask
The closest matches to The Mermaid Mask: Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, Detective Grimoire, and The Roottrees are Dead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Mermaid Mask is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and eerie, and single out its branching narrative and character interaction. 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 The Mermaid Mask: An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
Is The Mermaid Mask worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 100% of 1,613 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 98% positive across 183 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 20% off, now $15.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Captivating murder mystery on an atmospheric submarine setting
- Emotional story that lingers long after finishing
- Gorgeous art style and soundtrack praised across reviews
- Sequel to beloved tangle tower with references and returning characters
People who play it also play: Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Frequently asked about The Mermaid Mask
Can I run it?
Is The Mermaid Mask verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Mermaid Mask 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 The Mermaid Mask cost?
The Mermaid Mask is listed on Steam at 15.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Mermaid Mask?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Mermaid Mask are Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.
Who developed The Mermaid Mask?
The Mermaid Mask was developed by SFB Games.