Rank 01Why this
Also Short and Detective, like Puzzle Agent 2.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2010
Games like Puzzle Agent 2
- 25 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Puzzle Agent 2 also play
The closest matches to Puzzle Agent 2: Puzzle Agent, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and Unforeseen Incidents. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares dialogue driven investigation with Puzzle Agent 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 04 
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Conspiracy, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Rank 05 
Unforeseen Incidents
Why this: Same eerie mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
Rank 06 
The Operator
Why this: Also Conspiracy and Detective, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Puzzle Agent 2
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- 95% of 1,808 reviews
- 4Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Touch-Friendly and Conspiracy, like Puzzle Agent 2.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: Telltale
- Price: $1.99−60%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 430 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 63
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Distinctive art style enhances immersion
- Humor balances the dark tone
- Limited hints force genuine challenge
- Cozy
- Eerie
- Mysterious
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Puzzle Agent 2 at current Steam store prices.
Landlord of the Woods
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter)
Why this: Also Short and Detective, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Puzzle Agent
Why this: Also Short and Detective, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
Why this: Shares dialogue driven investigation with Puzzle Agent 2.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Conspiracy, like Puzzle Agent 2.
Unforeseen Incidents
Why this: Same eerie mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
The Operator
Why this: Also Conspiracy and Detective, like Puzzle Agent 2.
The Darkside Detective
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
More from Telltale
Other recommendable Steam games by Telltale, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Why this: Same cozy mood as Puzzle Agent 2.
About Puzzle Agent 2
The closest matches to Puzzle Agent 2: Puzzle Agent, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and Unforeseen Incidents. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Puzzle Agent 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Puzzle Agent, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer and Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, eerie and mysterious, and single out its achievement locked perfect runs and dialogue driven investigation. 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 Puzzle Agent 2: Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!
Is Puzzle Agent 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 430 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Distinctive art style enhances immersion
- Humor balances the dark tone
- Limited hints force genuine challenge
- Puzzles tie directly into the unsettling story
People who play it also play: Puzzle Agent, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
Mobile version
Puzzle Agent 2 is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-06, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-06, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Puzzle Agent 2
Can I run it?
Does Puzzle Agent 2 run on Steam Deck?
Puzzle Agent 2 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 Puzzle Agent 2 cost?
Puzzle Agent 2 is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Puzzle Agent 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Puzzle Agent 2 are Puzzle Agent, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard.
Who developed Puzzle Agent 2?
Puzzle Agent 2 was developed by Telltale.