sheriff of nottingham is pretty enjoyable, but i do wonder if i were pickier about bluffing games that its problems (too long for what it is, too dependent on playgroup and metagame as you said) would really kill it for me. there are undoubtedly better bluffing games out there
dead of winter on the other hand never did anything for me. it's not really a great game and relies on its narrative and setting to sell itself, which is good enough for some people! i found it either really formulaic or boring or both.
it's an underwater adventure ride