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We filtered the 50 games similar to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami down to the 42 that fit the “Adventure” category. Donut County, Hidden Folks and Toem top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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The best adventure games like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Donut CountyClosest overall match

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64

Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12

Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Toem

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCozyCasualNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 99%· 11KIGDB95· 2OC80· 41

Year 2021Dev Something We MadeOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, setting cartoon and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG Epic

#4ChuchelClosest on tone

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyLinear

Steam👍 85%· 4.7KIGDB83· 3OC80· 21

Year 2018Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyLinear

Steam👍 95%· 20KIGDB88· 2

Year 2009Dev Amanita DesignOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6A Building Full of Cats

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

MORE DEVCATS GAMES About the Game A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cat behind! 300+ cats 5+ Floors 50+ hidden cats Secret cats? Who knows...

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Steam GOG

#7Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, historical setting and setting cartoon, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCozyNarrativeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 127KRAWG👍 82%· 559

Year 2020Dev vanripperPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

You woke up one day with a dream. Harem full of demon girls. You've opened the portal in hopes of fulfilling your wildest desires. Hellfire burns through your lungs, death awaits around every corner and everything looks like from a cutesy mobile game. You are in hell.

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyRelaxing

Steam👍 95%· 6.6KIGDB82· 3

Year 2012Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Carto

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCozyCasualNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 9.2KRAWG👍 78%· 106MC75IGDB83· 2OC77· 25

Year 2020Dev Sunhead Games · Humble GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Carto is a stunning puzzle game where you play a lost child, wandering around an even-changing island you create as you play.

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Samorost 3

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyRelaxing

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KIGDB79· 7OC78· 19

Year 2016Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualIsometric2D

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14The Sexy BrutaleClosest on visuals

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkIsometricStealth

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB80· 12OC81· 75

Year 2017Dev Tequila WorksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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Steam GOG PS

#15Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 79

Year 2008Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

The heist of the century has just happened! You've been hired by the casino to find & return the stolen money before its grand opening in 16 hours. Search for over 2300 cleverly hidden objects in 25 intriguing locations to solve the Vegas Heist.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

It predates Duck Detective: The Secret Salami by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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