Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice vs Return of the Obra Dinn

Step into the shoes of the legendary sailor Corto Maltese as you wander Venice's winding canals and shadowy alleys. Solve riddles, dodge bullets and explosions, and battle a poisonous threat while hunting for a fabled emerald. The game blends classic point‑and‑click puzzle mechanics with a richly illustrated world inspired by Hugo Pratt's graphic novels, delivering an atmospheric mystery adventure for solo players.

In 1807 the merchant ship Obra Dinn drifts into a London harbor, its crew missing and its fate unknown. As an insurance adjuster for the East India Company, you board the vessel to uncover what happened to each soul aboard using a magical pocket watch that rewinds moments of death. The game blends meticulous investigation with a striking 1‑bit visual style, challenging players to match names, fates, and causes of death from fragmented clues. Its intricate narrative and logical puzzles reward careful observation and logical reasoning, delivering a uniquely immersive historical mystery experience.

• Rich, hand‑drawn Venice setting
• Engaging point‑and‑click puzzles
• Strong narrative tied to Hugo Pratt's lore
• Available on both PC and Mac

• Deep, satisfying deduction mechanics
• Stunning minimalist art style
• Rich historical narrative
• Cross‑platform availability

• Limited replayability after puzzle completion
• Occasional difficulty spikes in riddles
• No multiplayer or co‑op mode

• Steep learning curve for newcomers
• Limited replayability after full solution
• No multiplayer or co‑op options