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games like

Martha Is Dead

Martha Is Dead leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

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11 games like Martha Is Dead

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Oxenfree cover art
OxenfreePure Optimization · supernatural narrative

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (4 vs 5) - Relationship and dialogue choices converge toward fixed endings

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Murdered: Soul SuspectSystems & Chaos · detective adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Clues and case answers are hidden until found

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OmoriPure Optimization · psychological horror RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (4 vs 5) - Emotion triangle and follow-ups are easily solvable

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Call of CthulhuLight / Casual · horror investigation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - light stealth timing, mostly minor

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LEGO The HobbitPracticed Mastery · family action adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Forgiving combat and platforming aimed at families

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Doki Doki Literature Club!Light / Casual · horror visual novel

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 0) - No inputs beyond clicking text - zero physical demand

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As Dusk FallsSystems & Chaos · interactive drama

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Branching outcomes obscure which paths are accessible from current state

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Costume QuestPracticed Mastery · kids turn-based RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Timed button prompts are the only dexterity ask

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Last Day of JunePure Optimization · narrative puzzle adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (4 vs 5) - Sequencing the four characters' actions is the puzzle

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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EPPracticed Mastery · atmospheric adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Simple timed parries are the only dexterity ask

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Nobody Wants to DieLight / Casual · narrative detective adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (4 vs 3) - Reconstruction tools make deductions mostly guided

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Game details

Released
2022
Developer
LKA
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, PC, PS5, XONE
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
74/100
IGDB users
76/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieHorrorThrillerDramaMystery