Rank 01Why this
Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Ratline.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like The Ratline
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked The Ratline also play
The closest matches to The Ratline: The Roottrees are Dead, The Rise of the Golden Idol, A Case of Fraud, TR-49, and DAEMON MASQUERADE. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares evidence collection and investigation with The Ratline.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Conspiracy and Detective, like The Ratline.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 04 
TR-49
Why this: Shares hint system and environmental puzzle solving with The Ratline.
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Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
Why this: Shares investigation and puzzle solving with The Ratline.
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Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
Why this: Shares evidence collection and hidden collectibles with The Ratline.
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The Last Case of John Morley
Why this: Shares investigation and environmental puzzle solving with The Ratline.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Ratline
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1The Roottrees are Dead
Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Ratline.
- 97% of 4,456 reviews
- 2The Rise of the Golden Idol
Shares evidence collection and investigation with The Ratline.
- 95% of 2,412 reviews
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- 7Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
Shares evidence collection and hidden collectibles with The Ratline.
- 84% of 222 reviews
- 8The Last Case of John Morley
Shares investigation and environmental puzzle solving with The Ratline.
- 76% of 76 reviews
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- 17Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Conspiracy and Narrative, like The Ratline.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Owlskip Games
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 203 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Cases interconnect across the story
- Cases that interconnect and layer into a larger story
- Historical nazi hunting narrative
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ratline.
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Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like The Ratline.
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Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Ratline.
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Why this: Also Conspiracy and Detective, like The Ratline.
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Why this: Shares evidence collection and hint system with The Ratline.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares evidence collection and investigation with The Ratline.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares hint system and environmental puzzle solving with The Ratline.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Shares branching narrative with The Ratline.
A Hand With Many Fingers
Why this: Also Conspiracy and Detective, like The Ratline.
Staffer Reborn
Why this: Shares time pressure and environmental puzzle solving with The Ratline.
Still Life
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Ratline.
The Detail
Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like The Ratline.
Murders on the Yangtze River
Why this: Shares hint system with The Ratline.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Ratline, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Adventure Escape Mysteries
Why this: Shares hint system with The Ratline.
of the Devil
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with The Ratline.
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
Why this: Shares hint system and hidden collectibles with The Ratline.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Ratline.
More from Owlskip Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Owlskip Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Riley & Rochelle
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Ratline.
About The Ratline
The closest matches to The Ratline: The Roottrees are Dead, The Rise of the Golden Idol, A Case of Fraud, TR-49, and DAEMON MASQUERADE. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Ratline is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Roottrees are Dead, The Rise of the Golden Idol and A Case of Fraud — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its branching narrative and case interconnection. 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 The Ratline: A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Is The Ratline worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 203 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cases interconnect across the story
- Cases that interconnect and layer into a larger story
- Historical nazi hunting narrative
- Historical setting with faithful portrayal of post war escape routes
People who play it also play: The Roottrees are Dead, The Rise of the Golden Idol, A Case of Fraud
Frequently asked about The Ratline
Can I run it?
Does The Ratline run on Steam Deck?
The Ratline is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Ratline cost?
The Ratline is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Ratline?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Ratline are The Roottrees are Dead, The Rise of the Golden Idol, A Case of Fraud.
Who developed The Ratline?
The Ratline was developed by Owlskip Games.