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Games like Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

If Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Darkside Detective, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island and Not Another Weekend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, comedic and funny. 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.

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About Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon: A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

2014IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Nerd Monkeys
Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon — Steam game cover
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Caricature like cast is adorableHumor ranges from fourth wall to mature quipsInterrogation system feels like ace attorneyAtmosphericComedicFunny

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Steam players who put hours into Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Darkside Detective

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Top pick for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Second-strongest match for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Not Another Weekend

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Third-strongest match for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

    2021IndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Ranked #4 for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Thimbleweed Park™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Ranked #5 for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mutropolis

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Ranked #6 for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Ranked #7 for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Loco Motive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Ranked #8 for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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!

    2024IndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Nerd Monkeys

Other recommendable Steam games by Nerd Monkeys, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Out of Line

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Someone has been killing passengers on the express train from Lisbon to Porto, every single day since Tuesday! Someone needs to stop the killer! Detective Case and Clown Bot are back and… is that a kid in the logo?

    2018IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Railways: Train Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Mind the gap and start managing your railways through this strategic journey! All aboard! This train is ready to depart!

    2023IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. NOK

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon. Shares Indie and Casual with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Get ready to NOK household items out of camps, aquariums and trains! Fling objects and make a huge mess in this weird, prize-awarded, physics-based 3D hidden object game to find items hinted by absurd dad jokes with satisfying “Aha!” moments that make you feel very, very smart.

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. The Darkside Detective

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Thimbleweed Park™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mutropolis

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Loco Motive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon.

    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!

    2024IndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

Is Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon 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 Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon cost?
Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon are The Darkside Detective, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island, Not Another Weekend.
Who developed Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon?
Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon was developed by Nerd Monkeys.

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