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The internet is dead. You're a gatekeeper for Zero-Mesh. Filter out AI impostors from humanity's last clean network. Interrogate live LLM agents that think, lie, and bribe in real-time. Use investigation tools to detect deception. Every verdict shapes the Zero-Mesh.

Why similar: Dystopian 22.5%, Detective 19.1%, Text-Based 13.3%, Point & Click 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%

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: Interactive Fiction 24%, Detective 19.5%, Text-Based 15.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Simulation 10.2%

Step into the fantastical world of Parina and embark on an exhilarating journey through realms of magic and mystery! Sharpen your senses as you delve into this captivating hidden object adventure, where every scene is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Simulation 16.9%, Detective 16.8%, Point & Click 16.5%, Casual 10.6%

An 80s-style pixel art detective simulator where you interrogate suspects using natural language. Characters respond dynamically as you uncover clues and solve the crime.

Why similar: Detective 26%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Text-Based 15.5%, Investigation 10.9%, Point & Click 10.4%

Play as a memorialist and investigate a dystopian city in this 3D adventure game. Collect memories, unlock visions, hack encrypted data, and expose the truth in the face of a regime that manipulates memory.

Why similar: Dystopian 30.9%, Point & Click 19%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Detective 15.5%

A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.8%, Detective 24.9%, Point & Click 18.6%, Investigation 12.2%, Text-Based 9.5%

Embark on this Point and Click Visual Novel about horse riding in search of unicorns, while taking care of your equine friend.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Detective 17.8%, Text-Based 16.4%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 8.7%

In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 17.3%, Text-Based 11.8%, Casual 6.6%

You log on to a computer having no clue of what lies within. Explore its files, solve puzzles to recover missing pieces, and decipher passwords to enter otherwise prohibited folders. As you delve deeper into its content, you’ll find that there is a greater mystery to be solved.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Text-Based 19.7%, Simulation 12.1%, 2D 2.6%

A new-gen detective adventure combining deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns. Gather clues, establish connections, and solve a series of increasingly challenging cases. Will you uncover the feud that began at the end of the world?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Detective 21.3%, Dystopian 19.2%, Point & Click 18.2%, Investigation 8.9%

A point-and-click mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files to piece together a thrilling story of deception and drama. Learn about the victim and the people closest to them, and uncover their secrets to discover what really happened.

Why similar: Detective 36.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 14.6%, Text-Based 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms!

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Point & Click 17.4%, Text-Based 14.4%, Casual 6.3%

Transmission in Progress is a detective game located in a sound powered world, playing in the shoes of Inres, a forensic detective falsely accused of murder. You must tap into several different audio channels to determine the real suspect of the crimes you were falsely accused of.

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Time Management 13.4%, Point & Click 12.7%, Investigation 12.6%

Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Text-Based 16.6%, Simulation 16.2%, Investigation 7.6%

The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.

Why similar: Detective 37%, Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, 2D 2.2%

Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?

Why similar: Detective 34%, Point & Click 16.1%, Time Management 15.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Text-Based 14.2%

The Spirit Weaver is a narrative-driven visual novel where you use the power of Tarot to guide lost spirits through their grief, and maybe figure out your own. Explore a mystical spirit realm, help its denizens, and restore balance in a bittersweet story of love, loss, and empathy.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.4%, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Casual 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 30%, Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Text-Based 13.5%, Investigation 13%

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: Detective 27.6%, Interactive Fiction 25%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 13.3%, Text-Based 12.6%

Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Text-Based 16.6%, Investigation 15.1%

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 30.1%, Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Text-Based 16.2%, Investigation 14.7%, Casual 6.4%

A plague called "The Sadness" has devastated civilization. A mysterious society rose from the ashes, deciding the only way to protect its citizens is to confine them in cells. There are 3 Edicts governing this new civilization: Stay in your cell. Watch television. Never talk about the outside.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.3%, Dystopian 34.3%, Time Management 19.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.4%

《出马》是一款结合了AVG和挂机玩法的恐怖互动真人影视游戏，脱变于东北传统民俗出马仙，同时融合了挂机玩法，不仅让你有视觉体验，还有超高的成就收集体验。 在游戏里，你将扮演民国时期的一名尔滨神探，和青梅竹马的记者林秋，受林秋学妹刘菲菲的邀请，前往一个名叫黑顶子的山村，调查一起离奇命案。过程自然是惊恐万分，你要面临多种选择，在村民、村长、巫师、林秋、刘菲菲，以及穿着肚兜出现的神秘女人之间，不断做出选择，最终获得正经的、不正经的、完美的、遗憾的等多种结局。

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.4%, Point & Click 26.8%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 2%

A co-op, text- and audio-driven collection of stories. Lead expeditions into uncharted cold waters, hiding a presence older than the Earth. Coordinate via proximity voice chat. More stories come after the release.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Text-Based 26.7%, Detective 15.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 9.2%

Settled on a dystopian future, Alone in the Crowd is a humorous puzzle simulation investigative thriller, where you use a weird variety of gadgets to satisfy this mysterious, self proclaimed friendly AI character.

Why similar: Dystopian 27.1%, Detective 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 11.9%

A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details

Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Point & Click 21%, Investigation 16.6%, 2D 2.4%

Stir up a fresh take on iconic Disney Villains in this rich visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.9%, Point & Click 25.9%, Text-Based 18.1%, Casual 13.9%, 2D 3.3%

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Detective 22%, Text-Based 17.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 16%

You'd think that after 20+ cases, there'd be no crime left in Twin Lakes - but that's not how crime works, rookie. Six new mind-melting mysteries await Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley - just as soon as they get the mustard out of Dooley's gun.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.2%, Detective 21.1%, Text-Based 17.5%, Point & Click 17.3%, Investigation 5.5%

Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Detective 22.3%, Investigation 14.3%, Text-Based 12.2%, Point & Click 9.7%

You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, discover and deduce redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Interactive Fiction 31%, Text-Based 19%, Investigation 16.1%, Indie 0.8%

A short visual novel set in Hong Kong where you play as Barbara, a newly minted barrister. This game is quite short, you can probably play through it in about two hours. Features two legal cases, fully voice acted and also has nice music.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 19.9%, Casual 11.1%, Investigation 9.8%

Heya! Long time no see. I just have a small -tiny- little favor to ask of you, could you buy me some soup? ...How? Well, that's for you to find out!

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Point & Click 16.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Simulation 10.1%

"Consumption Line" is a short, fully free, experimental indie game about the food industry, deceptive advertising and the downsides of modern life. A sarcastic 30‑minute experience designed to make you reflect, not grind.

Why similar: Dystopian 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Point & Click 17.9%, Simulation 16.3%, Time Management 9.5%

Something dangerous prowls the streets... Can you find out what's targeting young men in Paris?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.1%, Detective 22.3%, Point & Click 20.5%, Casual 11.4%, Investigation 11.1%

Operator, you have been appointed to the position of labor resource allocator. The System observes and analyzes every decision you make. Compliance with instructions is recommended. Begin work.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Simulation 15.9%, Dystopian 15.7%, Text-Based 11.6%

Let’s recall the memory before the accident and erase the traces of your crime.

Why similar: Detective 44%, Simulation 25.3%, Point & Click 23.3%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Black Border 2 is an intense border patrol simulator where you inspect documents and use special tools to detect forgeries and stop smugglers.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Dystopian 16.2%, Detective 16.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Time Management 12.7%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Dystopian 27.8%, Detective 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Simulation 8.4%

You found a new opportunity to save your daughter. The authorities who learned about your situation gave you a job opportunity. You have to be successful in this job, which is your last chance, and save up for your daughter's surgery. Remember, you only have 30 days.

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Text-Based 14.9%, Simulation 8.3%

Pendle Tower was once a lavish high-rise hotel, but a new renovation has awakened a long-dormant secret within its foreboding halls.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 20.4%, Investigation 11.3%, Casual 11.3%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Point & Click 21%, Casual 6.7%, Hand-drawn 3.3%

Try and make as much money as you are able to or grow the biggest community you can, there is so much possibility in here to have fun. Manage them, give them tasks or put them to rest as the community grows bigger in this retro-styled management/simulation game.

Why similar: Dystopian 29.6%, Interactive Fiction 26%, Time Management 16%, Point & Click 13.7%, Simulation 10.9%

A time-traveling killer is taking out the Gray family, one by one.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.2%, Point & Click 22.1%, Detective 21.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Casual 11.1%

1년 전, 여중생 한 명이 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 그녀의 흔적을 찾기 위해 사건의 담당 형사는 여중생의 동급생이었던 6명의 학생을 심문하게 되는데...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.2%, Detective 26.6%, Point & Click 18%, Investigation 8.2%, Casual 6.9%

A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about the titular phantom thief, Forget Me Not, and the famous ballet troupe that visits the city with its precious jewel and a certain ballerina that they fall for.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.3%, Detective 25.5%, Point & Click 19.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Casual 7.6%

A psychological surveillance adventure. Observe 16 real-time CCTV feeds as TOBOR, a spy unit uncovering secrets in a dystopian bunker. Monitor suspects, collect evidence, and choose who survives. Multiple endings.

Why similar: Dystopian 23.5%, Detective 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Text-Based 16.7%, Investigation 11.4%

Embody a displaced therapist in a futuristic refugee camp. Discover the life in the camp and share your everyday life alongside people with heavy pasts. Use logic and your therapeutic skills to solve mysteries threatening both your survival and the camp.

Why similar: Dystopian 24.4%, Detective 23%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Text-Based 15.2%, Investigation 10.1%

Enter a small town filled with mysteries to help Andrew Connor solve one of his own. Work your way through the past and help put it, and the people involved, to rest for good. Just remember to be careful, danger could be hidden around any corner.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Detective 33.7%, Point & Click 21.6%, Investigation 7.6%, Indie 1.2%

A forensic challenge - help private eye solve cases for their clients using OSINT and digital forensics techniques.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.5%, Detective 28.6%, Text-Based 24.1%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 1.3%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Text-Based 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 11.4%

Investigate the world's first cult in a cryptic mystery adventure that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. We've been keeping an eye on you. Follow us further down the rabbit hole...

Why similar: Dystopian 23.3%, Detective 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 12.4%

Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Point & Click 19.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Casual 5.6%

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Investigation 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Point & Click 13.8%, Casual 6.9%

Determine the fate of Ventreville! Play as six protagonists with unique abilities and stories, their arcs tied to each other by the sudden murder of the Avidines. Make your choices count! The final protagonist, the interrogating detective, will only know as much as your previous characters know…

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Detective 23.3%, Text-Based 17.2%, Point & Click 15.4%, Investigation 9.6%

Detective novelist MEL Gideon, whose career is facing difficulties, receives a strange letter claiming someone is in trouble and needs her help. Intrigued, she decides to investigate. As she digs deeper, she starts to realize that her past is far more complicated than she ever imagined...

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Point & Click 19.1%, Investigation 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 45.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Investigation 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Casual 1.8%

Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise

Why similar: Detective 46.4%, Point & Click 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Indie 3.5%

Become a mailroom operator at Hotel Hermes and navigate an ancient mail system to deliver parcels on time. Learn about the hotel's guests and staff in this puzzle role-playing game, where your actions can alter the world. Hopefully for the best!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.2%, Point & Click 21.3%, Text-Based 17.1%, Time Management 13.9%, Simulation 6.2%