Rank 01Why this
Also FMV and Lovecraftian, like Murderous Muses.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Murderous Muses
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Murderous Muses also play
The closest matches to Murderous Muses: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Dark Nights with Poe and Munro, The Shapeshifting Detective, Strange Antiquities, and The Operator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also FMV and Nonlinear, like Murderous Muses.
- $3.89 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also FMV and Detective, like Murderous Muses.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Strange Antiquities
Why this: Also Detective and Lore-Rich, like Murderous Muses.
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Mystery of the Malign
Why this: Shares evidence collection with Murderous Muses.
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The Roottrees are Dead
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Murderous Muses.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Murderous Muses
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- 1The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
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- 83% of 453 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: D'Avekki Studios Ltd
- Price: $4.19−70%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 76% of 54 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Cosmic horror elements seep into the narrative
- Fmv clips reveal clues in random order
- Gallery exploration with paintings that tell dual stories
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Mysterious
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Murderous Muses at current Steam store prices.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Murderous Muses.
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
Why this: Also FMV and Investigation, like Murderous Muses.
Rusty Lake Hotel
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Murderous Muses.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Murderous Muses, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Adventure Escape Mysteries
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Murderous Muses.
of the Devil
Why this: Also Detective and Lore-Rich, like Murderous Muses.
The Children of Clay
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Murderous Muses.
TEST TEST TEST
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Detective, like Murderous Muses.
SCP – Containment Breach
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Procedural Generation, like Murderous Muses.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Shapeshifting Detective
Why this: Also FMV and Detective, like Murderous Muses.
Strange Antiquities
Why this: Also Detective and Lore-Rich, like Murderous Muses.
About Murderous Muses
The closest matches to Murderous Muses: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Dark Nights with Poe and Munro, The Shapeshifting Detective, Strange Antiquities, and The Operator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Murderous Muses is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Dark Nights with Poe and Munro and The Shapeshifting Detective — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and mysterious, and single out its evidence collection and fmv puzzle solving. 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 Murderous Muses: Solve a sinister murder by spending three reality-shifting nights in a haunted art gallery. An infinitely re-playable murder mystery blending deduction, exploration, puzzles, collectibles and FMV.
Is Murderous Muses worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 54 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $13.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cosmic horror elements seep into the narrative
- Fmv clips reveal clues in random order
- Gallery exploration with paintings that tell dual stories
- Replayability with randomized killer and new clues each time
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I guess I'm stupid or something because I couldn't figure out what I'm supposed to do. This whole game has been a frustrating experience of me just roaming around clicking on things hoping something would happen. I like the developer's…”
“Enjoyed the other games from the developer, but found this one boring and difficult to understand what to do. The game drops you in after the tutorial without any clear instructions. Would not recommend this title.”
People who play it also play: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Dark Nights with Poe and Munro, The Shapeshifting Detective
Frequently asked about Murderous Muses
Can I run it?
Is Murderous Muses verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Murderous Muses 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 Murderous Muses cost?
Murderous Muses is listed on Steam at 4.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Murderous Muses?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Murderous Muses are The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Dark Nights with Poe and Munro, The Shapeshifting Detective.
Who developed Murderous Muses?
Murderous Muses was developed by D'Avekki Studios Ltd.