Games Like Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"

The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!

Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Anime 8.2%

Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Crime 19.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%, Investigation 7.2%

Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?

Why similar: Crime 16.9%, Detective 15.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Anime 8%

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Investigation 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9%

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Logic 8%, Crime 7.4%

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Crime 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 10.8%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%

The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Drama 8.7%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 9.8%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Crime 20.7%, Investigation 20.5%, Detective 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 7%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 8.8%

A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Crime 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 9.6%

Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Anime 9.9%

A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?

Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Detective 15.9%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Interactive Fiction 11%

Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.

Why similar: Crime 18.3%, Detective 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.2%

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Anime 7.5%, Comedy 7%

Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.

Why similar: Crime 16.1%, Detective 14.3%, Investigation 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Logic 7.4%

Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Logic 9.7%, Visual Novel 7.9%, Magic 7.5%

A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?

Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.

Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Crime 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.8%

The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Logic 14.1%, Mystery 7.6%

In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.8%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 6.7%

Find the Golden Pineapple and the crimes against the Mayans. In Pineapple Legend, solve investigations with amusing and humorous situations. Explore the city of Takitani: investigate, solve puzzles, collect cards, equip accessories, fish, garden, fight in the arena, and increase your affinity!!!

Why similar: Crime 16.3%, Detective 15.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Crime 14.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.7%

《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Investigation 10%, Logic 8.3%

Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried? As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past. Start now.

Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Detective 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Investigation 15%, Adventure 7.9%

Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Mystery 7.9%

The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Crime 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Logic 14.7%, Mystery 7.9%

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Crime 17.7%, Detective 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.9%

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Investigation 15%, Crime 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Visual Novel 9.3%

The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Logic 13.5%, Mystery 9%

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Crime 18.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 8.7%, Story Rich 6.4%

A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 8.5%

Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 22.2%, Crime 12%, Logic 8.4%, Mystery 8%

The second of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Investigation 19.2%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Logic 13%, Story Rich 9.1%

《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......

Why similar: Crime 20.3%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Drama 8.7%

The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!

Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Anime 10.4%

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 8%

The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……

Why similar: Detective 16%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%

A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.7%

After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.

Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Visual Novel 10%

Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.

Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Detective 21.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Anime 8.8%

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Logic 9.4%

In this detective game you will write your own questions and deductions. Use your detective skills to solve these cases and the mystery of your forgotten memories in the way.

Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.4%

Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.

Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 9.4%

Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Logic 8.4%

In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?

Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Detective 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Anime 9.6%

Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.

Why similar: Crime 19%, Detective 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Investigation 12.1%, Visual Novel 11%

A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Investigation 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Mystery 8.7%

A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Comedy 8.9%, Funny 7.7%

A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 17%, Crime 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Detective 12.8%, Investigation 10.4%

This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.

Why similar: Crime 20.3%, Detective 20%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 7.1%

戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……

Why similar: Crime 21.6%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Logic 10%, Anime 9.5%

Rhythm Story is a detective visual novel and rhythm game. You must solve the murder of one of the girls.

Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Crime 17%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%

Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.

Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Logic 8.7%

"Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Logic 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, Mystery 10%

Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.

Why similar: Crime 25.7%, Detective 24.1%, Investigation 17.1%, Logic 10.2%, Mystery 8%