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10 Best Games Like Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Meet Professor Layton, world-renowned archeologist and puzzle enthusiast. His friend and mentor, Dr. Andrew Schrader, has mysteriously passed away upon taking possession of the mysterious Elysian Box. The only clue is a train ticket to the Molentary Express, found at Dr. Schrader's home. With his trusty assistant Luke in tow, Professor Layton must board the Molentary Express—unaware of the secrets that await.

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10 Games Like Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

1. Myst

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Mac +10 more

Similar point-and-click genre and mystery theme.

2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Nintendo DS, Android, iOS

Similar point-and-click genre and theme.

3. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) +4 more

Similar point-and-click genre and thriller theme.

4. Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

Nintendo DS

Similar point-and-click genre and theme.

5. The Room 4: Old Sins

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS

Similar point-and-click genre and theme.

6. The Cat Lady

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Similar point-and-click genre and theme.

7. Rusty Lake Hotel

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS +1 more

Similar point-and-click genre and mystery theme.

8. Murdered: Soul Suspect

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) +2 more

Similar puzzle genre and horror theme.

9. Professor Layton and the Last Specter

Nintendo DS

Similar point-and-click genre and mystery theme.

10. Unforeseen Incidents

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac +1 more

Similar point-and-click genre and theme.

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