Rank 01Why this
Shares point and click with Loco Motive.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Loco Motive
- 30 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Loco Motive also play
The closest matches to Loco Motive: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and The Drifter. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares dialogue driven and hint system with Loco Motive.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares inventory based puzzles and hint system with Loco Motive.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Narrative and Detective, like Loco Motive.
Rank 05 
The Drifter
Why this: Also Noir and Investigation, like Loco Motive.
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The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Loco Motive.
Rank 08 
Detective Gallo
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and point and click with Loco Motive.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Loco Motive
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3The Rise of the Golden Idol
Shares inventory based puzzles and hint system with Loco Motive.
- 95% of 2,412 reviews
- 4Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Narrative and Detective, like Loco Motive.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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- 8Detective Gallo
Shares inventory based puzzles and point and click with Loco Motive.
- 74% of 57 reviews
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- 153 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure
Same comedic mood as Loco Motive.
- 84% of 140 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Robust Games
- Price: $17.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 788 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Hint system prevents frustration
- Multiple character perspectives reveal the story
- Pixel art and animations are best in class
- Comedic
- Funny
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Same funny mood as Loco Motive.
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Why this: Same comedic mood as Loco Motive.
Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Loco Motive.
Sam & Max Hit the Road
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and point and click with Loco Motive.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Loco Motive at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and hint system with Loco Motive.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Why this: Shares dialogue driven with Loco Motive.
Not Another Weekend
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and point and click with Loco Motive.
Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
Why this: Shares hint system and point and click with Loco Motive.
Blackwell Deception
Why this: Shares point and click with Loco Motive.
Still Life
Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like Loco Motive.
Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
Why this: Shares hint system with Loco Motive.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Why this: Shares point and click with Loco Motive.
Tangle Tower
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and hint system with Loco Motive.
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzles and hint system with Loco Motive.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Narrative and Detective, like Loco Motive.
The Drifter
Why this: Also Noir and Investigation, like Loco Motive.
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Loco Motive.
About Loco Motive
The closest matches to Loco Motive: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and The Drifter. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Loco Motive is your kind of game, the closest matches are Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, Tangle Tower and The Rise of the Golden Idol — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, funny and nostalgic, and single out its dialogue driven and hint system. 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 Loco Motive: There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Is Loco Motive worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 788 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 40% off, now $10.79 (checked Nov 7).
- 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
- Multiple character perspectives reveal the story
- Pixel art and animations are best in class
- Witty humor subverts expectations
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“There was nothing specifically bad about this game, but I was left just kind of annoyed when the credits rolled. I didn’t laugh or even push a little air out of my nose even once. My standards aren’t super high either - if someone says…”
People who play it also play: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol
Frequently asked about Loco Motive
Can I run it?
Is Loco Motive verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Loco Motive 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 Loco Motive cost?
Loco Motive is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Loco Motive?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Loco Motive are Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, Tangle Tower, The Rise of the Golden Idol.
Who developed Loco Motive?
Loco Motive was developed by Robust Games and published by Chucklefish.