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

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Charming retro pixel art style
  • Humorous and witty dialogue
  • Engaging murder mystery story
  • Innovative interrogation gameplay
  • Pleasant jazz and fado soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some bugs and translation issues
  • Repetitive interrogation mechanics
  • Some offensive humor and stereotypes
  • Slow movement and pixel hunting

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Loco Motive

  • Puzzle Agent

  • Puzzle Agent 2

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • The Darkside Detective

  • Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

More violent

Games that feels like Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon but with more combat and destruction

  • The Happyhills Homicide

  • Život Není Krásný: Poslední Exekuce

  • Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

  • Repella Fella

  • Agatha Knife

  • MechaNika

Less thrilling

Games that feels like Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon but with less suspense and thrill

  • Tick Tock Isle

  • Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

  • The Next BIG Thing

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Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Fantasy.

Last update: 03/08/2026