Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like Tangle Tower
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Tangle Tower also play
The closest matches to Tangle Tower: Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask, Loco Motive, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares hint system and point and click with Tangle Tower.
- $15.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares dialogue driven and hint system with Tangle Tower.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Conversation and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
Rank 05 
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Why this: Shares point and click and puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Rank 06 
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and exploration with Tangle Tower.
Rank 07 
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tangle Tower.
Rank 08 
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
Why this: Also Noir and Conversation, like Tangle Tower.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Tangle Tower
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- 4Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Conversation and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
- 94% of 375 reviews
- 5Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Shares point and click and puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
- 95% of 4,666 reviews
- 6Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Shares dialogue driven and exploration with Tangle Tower.
- 94% of 2,481 reviews
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- 9Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Also Crime and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
- 98% of 9,750 reviews
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- 17Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
Shares point and click and exploration with Tangle Tower.
- 94% of 349 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: SFB Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 2,661 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Art style is vibrant and distinctive
- Characters feel iconic and memorable
- Puzzles are intuitive but thought provoking
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Funny
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The Case of the Golden Idol
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tangle Tower.
Grim Fandango Remastered
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Rusty Lake: Roots
Why this: Shares point and click and puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Puzzle Agent 2
Why this: Same cozy mood as Tangle Tower.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tangle Tower at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares hint system and point and click with Tangle Tower.
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and hint system with Tangle Tower.
Still Life
Why this: Shares point and click and puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Mutropolis
Why this: Shares point and click with Tangle Tower.
Puzzle Agent
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Noir and Conversation, like Tangle Tower.
Little Locked Rooms
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Mermaid Mask
Why this: Shares hint system and point and click with Tangle Tower.
Loco Motive
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and hint system with Tangle Tower.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Conversation and Detective, like Tangle Tower.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Why this: Shares point and click and puzzle solving with Tangle Tower.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Why this: Shares dialogue driven and exploration with Tangle Tower.
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tangle Tower.
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
Why this: Also Noir and Conversation, like Tangle Tower.
About Tangle Tower
The closest matches to Tangle Tower: Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask, Loco Motive, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Tangle Tower is your kind of game, the closest matches are Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask and Loco Motive — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and funny, and single out its dialogue driven and exploration. 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.
Tangle Tower is a 2019 indie adventure game developed and published by SFB Games. Players explore a mysterious mansion, interrogating quirky suspects, uncovering clues, and solving puzzles using a point-and-click interface. The dialogue-driven experience includes an integrated hint system, offering accessible yet engaging puzzle gameplay for solo players. Reviewers highlight the vibrant and distinctive art style, and players describe the characters as iconic and memorable. Players find the setting atmospheric and whimsical, creating a cozy experience with a humorous tone throughout. The soundtrack has been described by reviewers as immersive and replayable, while players note the puzzles feel intuitive but thought-provoking. Verified for Steam Deck, the game holds a 96% positive rating from over 2,600 Steam reviews.
About Tangle Tower: Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Is Tangle Tower worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 2,661 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 139 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art style is vibrant and distinctive
- Characters feel iconic and memorable
- Puzzles are intuitive but thought provoking
- Soundtrack is immersive and replayable
People who play it also play: Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask, Loco Motive
Mobile version
Tangle Tower is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-05, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Tangle Tower
Can I run it?
Is Tangle Tower verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Tangle Tower 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 Tangle Tower cost?
Tangle Tower is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Tangle Tower?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tangle Tower are Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask, Loco Motive.
Who developed Tangle Tower?
Tangle Tower was developed by SFB Games.