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The Case Book of Arne

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

A vampire and a girl... who are they?　The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.

What works
  • Engaging gothic mystery story
  • Well-developed characters and dialogue
  • Distinctive art style and music
  • Accessible gameplay with light puzzles
  • Atmospheric and immersive narrative
Things to keep in mind
  • Highly linear with limited player freedom
  • Short length and episodic content
  • Minimal gameplay depth or challenge
  • Some technical issues and translation quirks
  • Limited replay value and exploration

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nobody Wants to Die

  • 花火与幽灵少女 - Hanabi and Ghost girl

  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York

  • Firework

  • Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga

  • Meg's Monster

  • If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers

  • Sword and Fairy 7

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Zipp's Café

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The Case Book of Arne: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Idle.

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