60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Interactive Fiction.
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the conversation - but who has the answers you seek, and who has blood on their hands?
Holiday with Gwen
Step into the shoes of detective Hank and his sidekick Gwen. This time on a top secret mission in an exotic Mediterranean-like country to uncover an illegal drug trade, but also to use this opportunity to enjoy themselves and perhaps even to savour romantic moments.
Detective Rosie Morgan: Death at a Dinner Party
When a famous Human Rights Lawyer dies under mysterious circumstances in her Sevenoaks mansion, Detective Inspector Rosie Morgan and her team of indefatigable investigators are called on the scene to find out who murdered the barrister and why.
Step into the shoes of detective Hank and his sidekick Gwen. This time on a top secret mission in an exotic Mediterranean-like country to uncover an illegal drug trade, but also to use this opportunity to enjoy themselves and perhaps even to savour romantic moments.
Why similar: Crime 15%, Detective 15%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Romance 10.5%
When a famous Human Rights Lawyer dies under mysterious circumstances in her Sevenoaks mansion, Detective Inspector Rosie Morgan and her team of indefatigable investigators are called on the scene to find out who murdered the barrister and why.
Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Dating Sim 10.6%, LGBTQ+ 10.6%, Noir 10.1%, Crime 9.7%
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Dating Sim 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Alternate History 11%, Romance 10.4%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Noir 13.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Investigation 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
Pasajeros is developed through a collection of urban and surreal stories collected in a taxi in Bogotá . It’s a four-night adventure packed with micro-stories of vampires, mariachis, and thugs. In addition to the opportunity to find love or madness in the night magic of a city.
Why similar: Noir 18.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.1%
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.
Why similar: Noir 15.6%, Detective 11.5%, Alternate History 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
A tale of treachery, beauty and passion, don’t miss the first installment in the New England Detective series. NED: Breakfast in Boston is a crime mystery detective visual novel with an intriguing dating sim aspect.
Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 11.5%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Romance 9%
Horny Spy: Secret Mission is an adult visual novel with a spicy plot. A dangerous adventure, undercover missions and passionate romantic dates are waiting for you.
Why similar: Detective 14.6%, Crime 14.1%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%
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 16%, Detective 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Investigation 10.7%
Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%
A short talking sim with choices. Get to know Harper over a handful of voice-acted calls and text chats.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Dating Sim 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Romance 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%
A murder mystery visual novel where you play a fish-out-of-water college student who must face the best and worst traits animalkind has to offer. Solve the mystery of this school as you develop close bonds, get intimate, and uncover shocking secrets with alluring, yet deeply flawed, ordinary men.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Dating Sim 13.1%, Crime 11.1%, Romance 8.5%
One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Romance 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Noir 18.5%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
There are rumours of homosexuals in the Navy, and it’s your mission to date them! Sailors of Newport is a point-and-click puzzle game set in 1920s Rhode Island. Infiltrate the gay community, choose who to seduce and who to report, solve puzzles, and grapple with your own burgeoning desires.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Investigation 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Romance 11.2%, Visual Novel 11%
This is a game where you work as a spy, looking through sexy surveillance photos to identify Red Hat agents. Get close to your boss, get her to send you lewd selfies, & uncover a sexy spy mystery.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Romance 10.6%, Investigation 8.9%
A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!
Why similar: Dating Sim 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Romance 9.8%
Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Romance 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Noir 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Romance 10.1%
A turn-based Clue-inspired detective game where you get to solve a murder mystery by interrogating paintings.
Why similar: Noir 15.7%, Detective 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.4%, Noir 15.9%, Detective 11.3%, Alternate History 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Investigation 13.6%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Romance 11.5%
Enter a seductive visual novel where love meets temptation. Explore hotwife, cuckolding, corruption, NTS and optional NTR paths.
Why similar: Dating Sim 13.8%, Romance 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
Sole survivor of a terrible incident, you find yourself in the company of new friends and new conflict on the island of Illyria.
Why similar: Dating Sim 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%
Drinks with Abbey is a short, slice-of-life visual novel about a first date.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.8%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Romance 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Crime 14.8%, Noir 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Investigation 11.2%
Luna has been working too hard, fortunately as she finishes up each night she manages to find her way to a hidden out of the way cafe, one where the gals all dress up like different animals. It could be a place for dreams to come true, or just for Luna to blow off some steam and relax each night.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!
Why similar: Detective 14.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Investigation 10.8%, Romance 10.7%, Dating Sim 10.6%
Heart Rates: Plus is a short college romance Adult Visual Novel with meaningful choices and a realistic-but-simple sex simulation.
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Romance 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Why similar: Noir 16.3%, Detective 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Crime 10.8%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 15.6%, Noir 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Investigation 11.4%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.4%, Detective 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Step into the high-stakes world of journalism in this Playbook! As a reporter at the "The Meridian" newsroom, YOU are the hero. Chase a massive investigative scoop, navigate ruthless office politics, and build deep relationships. Will you break the story, or will the deadline break you?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Dating Sim 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 9.5%
A queer Victorian romance visual novel in which a gentleman running from the past and a poet hiding from the future collide through a lonely hearts ad. Suddenly, their lives can blossom—if you choose to change them.
Why similar: Alternate History 14.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Romance 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%
Cryspace is a fresh visual novel with a nostalgic flavor. Talk to your friends online, meet with them in-person, and allow your friend group to grow in numbers, or fall into despair through your own decision-making and discretion. Experience the first few dates with Sam for FREE.
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Romance 11%, Choices Matter 10.3%
Who killed your best friend?! Find out the truth before 4 suspects frame you instead! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets and relationships between your fellow magic university students.
Why similar: Crime 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Investigation 12%, Detective 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Detective 12%
A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Detective 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Investigation 10.5%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Crime 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Investigation 10.2%
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Why similar: Detective 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Investigation 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
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 18.5%, Crime 15.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Noir 10.8%
You wake up as a jester next to the king's lifeless body. You are trapped in a cursed kingdom with three love interests. Will you seek the truth, help the others, or try to escape?
Why similar: Detective 14%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 11.1%, Dating Sim 10.8%, Romance 9.7%
Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Noir 14%, Investigation 12.3%, Romance 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.
Why similar: Noir 18.5%, Detective 18.2%, Crime 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Investigation 8.7%
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Why similar: Noir 15.5%, Crime 15.4%, Detective 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
Porcelain Dolls is a visual novel aimed at a mature audience, set in the detective genre. As players progress through the game, they will develop relationships with other characters and unravel the secrets of the criminal underworld.
Why similar: Noir 15%, Crime 14.6%, Detective 12.7%, Investigation 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
Play as a noir detective in a dark, seductive world — investigate the Blood Moon case while making choices, uncovering secrets, and indulging in explicit encounters.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 14.4%, Noir 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choices Matter 9.3%
Foul Play tells the story of a young, bright-eyed detective who is determined to succeed. Her world quickly turns upside down after she is tasked with catching a sexy, mercurial assassin. In the end, she'll need to determine how pure her conscience really is. After all, justice is subjective.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Dating Sim 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
This is a BL Dating Sim featuring multiple male protagonists. Six unique love interests, all fully voice-acted! Make choices at every step to uncover their hidden double lives. Zaize Yang, works at a tech company and gets caught up in a web of gangs and betrayal. What choices will he make?
Why similar: Dating Sim 16%, Crime 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Detective 11.5%
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%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Crime 15.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Investigation 13.9%
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 19.1%, Crime 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Investigation 10.9%
Upon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here?
Why similar: Dating Sim 15%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Romance 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%
Become Yoon Seunghyun, a young cadet starting his internship, and face a real, mysterious crime on your very first day.
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Crime 13.3%, Romance 11.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%
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: Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Detective 14.1%, Crime 12.2%, Investigation 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.7%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Investigation 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%
"Heart Beat Clue" merges detective puzzles with romantic storylines. Players' choices affect both mysteries and relationships, offering a unique, interactive experience where love and investigation intersect.
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Investigation 11%, Romance 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
Coalescence is a visual novel that takes you deep within Moniker Labs to explore its secrets. Play as one of three characters, each with their own storyline and dialogue options. Form relationships with the companions you encounter and try to make it out alive!
Why similar: Noir 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 10.2%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Noir 16.1%, Crime 13.7%, Investigation 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
An HD-remaster of a comedy-horror visual novel from 2009, mixing classical Russian literature with anime, zombies and glam rock.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16%, Detective 15.3%, Alternate History 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%
