Free games like Detective Dotson
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Detective Dotson, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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A Park Full of Cats
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Dotson.
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!
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Lots of Cats in Every Moment
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Dotson.
“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds!
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An Arcade Full of Cats
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Dotson.
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
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Adventure Escape Mysteries
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Dotson.
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!
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100 Ninja Cats
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Detective Dotson.
🐱🥋100 Ninja Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Ninja themed 🗡️ locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Ninja places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
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Travellin Cats in Paris
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Dotson.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
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Sky: Children of the Light
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Detective Dotson.
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
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100 Capitalist Cats
Free-to-play alternative to Detective Dotson — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Detective Dotson.
🐱💼 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! 😻💰💵 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New York, heart of Capitalism, as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅