Top 5 Mystery Games From Steam's FPS Fest 2024
And no, Danganronpa doesn't count!
Happy Mystery Monday!
Today marks the beginning of Steam’s FPS Fest!
If you’ve ever wondered if there are games that combine the action-packed gameplay of a first-person shooter with the intrigue of solving a mystery, you’ll be delighted to know I managed to find a few!
It was actually quite hard to decide on these. Many that I found were more horror than mystery, some had you committing the crime rather than solving it, and others had the first-person viewpoint and guns, but no shooting.
There were also a number of “social deduction” games featuring the use of guns in a first-person viewpoint, but I’ll save social deduction games for a later blog post.
Some games on this list have typical FPS gameplay with a mystery-centered story, whether it’s solving a murder or unravelling a global conspiracy. Other games actually have puzzles and investigation mechanics built directly into the gameplay.
Let me know in the comments what you think — and if you see something you like, don’t forget to buy it now or add it to your wishlist for later!
(Disclaimer: Games below may feature excessive violence, and gore. Player discretion is advised.)
1. Atomic Heart
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
2. Condemned: Criminal Origins
What twists the mind of an ordinary human into a serial killer? As FBI agent Ethan Thomas, you rely on sharp instincts and sophisticated forensic tools to investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and find clues that will lead you to the killers.
3. Bonding Ambivalence
Bonding Ambivalence is a unique coop experience based on a cyberpunk universe. As a special police unit, you and your partner are brought to investigate a sudden shutdown of a research facility. Between reflection and action, you must survive a situation that is beyond you.
4. INDUSTRIA
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
5. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.
BONUS: X-Dead Detective
A single player, first person shooter, adventure game featuring voice acting and story. Explore space stations and future city environments, collect items to further your investigation. A somewhat gritty, storydriven, cyberpunk-ish, drone shooting, FPS game.
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