Games like Orient on the Murder Express
Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to Orient on the Murder Express for fans of indie, adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Orient on the Murder Express also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Orient on the Murder Express: This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Top pick for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
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Crime O'Clock
Second-strongest match for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
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Expelled!
Third-strongest match for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
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Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
Ranked #4 for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
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Mutropolis
Ranked #5 for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.
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Puzzle Agent
Ranked #6 for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Orient on the Murder Express.
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
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The Darkside Detective
Ranked #7 for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Ranked #8 for Orient on the Murder Express fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
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Expelled!
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
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Mutropolis
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.
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Puzzle Agent
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Casual with Orient on the Murder Express.
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
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The Darkside Detective
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Orient on the Murder Express.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Frequently asked about Orient on the Murder Express
- How much does Orient on the Murder Express cost?
- Orient on the Murder Express is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Orient on the Murder Express?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Orient on the Murder Express are Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, Crime O'Clock, Expelled!.
- Who developed Orient on the Murder Express?
- Orient on the Murder Express was developed by Connor Atkins, DET@ACU and published by Connor Atkins.
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