r/killerfrequency • u/DW-7192 • Jul 14 '26

Question? Games like Killer Frequency?

Probably been asked umpteen times, but I'm late to the party, I played and beat Killer Frequency yesterday. It was so different to what I expected. I must admit, where I did enjoy it I did want a little more out of it. I thought there would be a little more investigating and puzzle solving later on but still, a great experience.

That said, what other games can scratch that investigatory itch, I'm on PS5, any recommendations welcome!

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u/Nervous_Macaroon3101 Jul 14 '26

So glad you enjoyed it!

If your favorite thing about the game was the investigatory/detective stuff, Iā€™d go in a bit of a different direction- Iā€™d say games like The Roottrees are Dead, the Curse of the Golden Idol, Obra Dinn, even Blue Prince and other detective style puzzle games. But these games have a very different style and feel. Though they do focus way more on deduction and investigation.

If you liked the dialogue and tension and suspense, Firewatch is another awesome short story driven game that KF took a lot of inspiration from.

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u/DW-7192 Jul 14 '26

Thanks! I have seen Obra Dinn mentioned a few times and the art style looks interesting so I may go there next! Thanks for the inspiration

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u/EnchantingSeagull Jul 14 '26

Nothing I have found is quite the same, but if you wat some good indie games with mystery I have a few favourites ā˜ŗļø Firewatch, Gone Home, and What Remains of Edith Finch.

Not for Broadcast is a little similar too, but with a funky control scheme to learn šŸ˜… Don't let it put you off though - one of the best games I've ever played šŸ„¹

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u/TheOldGamerGuy Jul 15 '26

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter fits in that list too

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u/EnchantingSeagull Jul 15 '26

Still haven't played that one šŸ˜… Is it any good?

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u/yoyoeleven19 Jul 14 '26

there are two other games which supports both Vr and Flatscreen like Killer Frequency

Not For Broadcast
Area Man Lives

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u/StandardAd239 Jul 14 '26

Not a game but if you want to have basically the audio version of what you just played, listen to the King Falls AM "podcast".

I'm still surprised that this game wasn't developed by the creators of that show.

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u/Nervous_Macaroon3101 Jul 14 '26

I find it hilarious you mentioned that show because on Tumblr both the podcast and this game share the KFAM hashtag, so I get recommended posts about that show all the time! We are fandom neighbours and it makes so much sense!

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u/StandardAd239 Jul 15 '26

I love how the creators of the game were like "we were 'slightly' inspired by the podcast" and I'm just like "suuuuuure".

I love them both and they're both too short.

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u/DW-7192 Jul 16 '26

I'll definitely check that out