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Nothing sounds better than a heroic tale.

Well, the latter is what Salix Games Studios gives its fan base.

Dance of Death: Du Lac & Feyis amystery adventure gameset in the narrow corridors of Whitechapel, London.

Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey

Your mission is to uncover London’s prolific serial murderer-The Ripper.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, you should check out other games on a similar trajectory.

A different storyline, perhaps.

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow: Launch trailer!

But an equal measure of fun and adventure.

So, here are the five best games likeDance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

A bizarre letter invites you to the village of Bewlay, promising more antiques to discover.

Ghost on the Shore Trailer

However, your arrival in the village baffles the citizens.

Not only are you a woman traveling alone, but you are wearing pants!

Moreover, you soon learn the mysterious man is nonexistent.

Syberia - The World Before - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games

This is where your troubles begin.

Once in the village, you start experiencing strange dreams.

You soon realize the invitation was a preemptive move to prompt the excavation of a certain barrow.

Virginia Launch Trailer

But with elusive inhabitants on your neck, it will take a lot of work.

However, you soon realize you’re not alone.

Josh, a spirit in your head, is your companion through the treacherous journey.

Rainswept - Launch Trailer | PS4

As the story exploration game progresses, it gradually opens up to a deep and encapsulating storyline.

Exploration is the game’s theme.

Moreover, the Island’s beautiful scenery is a sight to behold.

Walk through the sandy terrain and witness the lovely sunset as you converse with the headstrong ghost.

Furthermore, dialogues with Josh will reveal intricate elements about him and the Island’s history.

You’ll also learn more about your character and why she fled.

But beware; the choices are irrevocable and appear only once.

Also, how you relate to Josh will lead to different outcomes.

The two stories take place in different timelines; 2004 and 1937, respectively.

There’s more to uncover in the game’s enchanting and compelling storyline.

The adventure game has plenty of puzzles to solve, eventually leading to progress.

Moreover, you’ll need to think outside the box to power up historic equipment.

Playing as Kate, you’ll spend most of your time in the mechanical town of Vaghen.

The town is characterized by plenty of automatons and machines.

At first, the case seems straightforward, but it soon unravels into a complicated mystery.

You’ll find yourself amid hidden agendas and townsfolk that are not open to scrutiny.

Will you bow down to the pressure or trust your instincts?

Moreover,Virginiais a walking simulator where dialogue plays a central role in providing clues.

The highlight of the game is its cinematic editing, which makes it feel like an interactive movie.

This feature adds an immersive element that’ll have you hooked until the end.

Will you believe the rumor, or is it a case of foul play?

At the start, the game gives a warning of disturbing images, including suicide and trauma.

It’s best to heed this advice if you find the two elements to be triggered.

At this point, it’s pretty evident that the cause of death is a murder-suicide.

However, elements in the scene don’t seem to add up.

The tragic tales of love and struggling relationships will deeply move you.

All this is complemented by a compelling soundtrack that will invoke your deeply tucked-in emotions.

Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.

When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.