Looking for some games where it feels like you’re actually trying to solve something with the clues and secrets you uncover. For example, Disco Elysium actually made me feel like a detective despite how wacky and surreal it could be.
I haven’t played LA Noire yet but that’s on my list. Anything else I should check out. TIA!
Murder by Numbers - it’s picross + detective visual novel. While the core gameplay is nonogram puzzles, the visual novel parts involves finding clues and interrogations as an amateur detective. Probably not exactly what you’re looking for, but it’s a surprisingly fun game and I highly recommend it.