60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich.
In the apocalyptic world of steampunk, detective Alice Weir investigates a serial murder case, Unfortunately, he was shot dead by a killer during the investigation, but everything was just beginning.....
The Agency: Chapter 1
“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.
Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze
When the Golden Sneeze is stolen from the Museum of Ancient History, it’s up to you, Detective Hank, to catch the thief. That will not be easy, as the culprit changes every new game. Puzzle your way through this steampunk themed, interactive whodunnit visual novel and bring the thief to justice!
“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.
Why similar: Steampunk 35% ★, Detective 16.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 8.7%, Mystery 8%
When the Golden Sneeze is stolen from the Museum of Ancient History, it’s up to you, Detective Hank, to catch the thief. That will not be easy, as the culprit changes every new game. Puzzle your way through this steampunk themed, interactive whodunnit visual novel and bring the thief to justice!
Why similar: Steampunk 40.2% ★, Detective 17.5%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 5.4%
Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Thriller 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 12.4%, Simulation 8%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Crime 18%, Thriller 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 9%
Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.
Why similar: Steampunk 28.2% ★, Crime 17.6%, Detective 17%, Thriller 14.8%, Mystery 7.9%
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 20%, Thriller 18.7%, Anime 8.7%, Mystery 8.2%
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 26.1%, Crime 15%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Mystery 11.4%
A self-staged arson at a sales center drags you into the murder case of a female sales agent. With both your career and life in shambles, you must find a way to clear your name. The path to the truth is fraught with danger. Can you rise from this abyss and reclaim the reality you once envisioned?
Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Thriller 18.3%, Detective 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 8.3%
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Crime 20.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 13.2%, RPG 9.2%
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 21.9%, Thriller 19.1%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 10.2%
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 29.6%, Crime 24%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 6.1%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Steampunk 29.9% ★, Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Anime 9.6%
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: Detective 21.5%, Crime 21.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Thriller 10.7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Crime 23.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Anime 10.8%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 12.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 20.4%, Thriller 18.4%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
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 21.7%, Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Thriller 11.6%, Anime 10.4%
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 26.4%, Detective 24.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Anime 8.9%
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 25.9%, Crime 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 9.6%
After you graduated from college, you were assigned to a small village as a doctor.It looks like an ordinary village, but there are many strange things in it.A man knocking at the door in the middle of the night may not be asking for a doctor.The person you saw may not be alive.Haunted?
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Thriller 21.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 11.1%, RPG 8.8%
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 23.3%, Crime 21.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Anime 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Crime 17.8%, Thriller 17.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12%
Lightning crackles in the sky. A lone man hovers, overlooking The Academia. His name is Nikola Tesla, the one who will set this land right. With one assistant at his side, he shall face the council, overthrow the shadows in control, and rescue the unwitting students.
Why similar: Steampunk 48.2% ★, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Adventure 6.2%
上个年代的偏远小城，看电影的时候收到一个“意外”的快递，诡异随着而来……随着故事揭开，发现自己似乎忘了家人往事，自己的命是借来的？
Why similar: Thriller 33.3%, Detective 27.9%, Mystery 12%, RPG 10.1%, Adventure 6.1%
"The Fourth Day Disappeared" is a pixel art detective game. As an intern detective, you're caught in a serial murder case on a train trip. Investigate, gather evidence, interrogate passengers, and connect clues to find the killer.
Why similar: Crime 25.7%, Detective 24.7%, Mystery 12.9%, RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 23.6%, Thriller 20.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 7%
《The Shackles Holder #735》 is a female-oriented text-based game set in a steampunk world. On November 30, 1875, Police Chief Temis, known for his 100% case clearance rate, was transferred to the crime-ridden city of Nineveh.
Why similar: Steampunk 45.2% ★, Crime 23.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Adventure 6.4%
One night, Lyu Xuan woke up soaked in blood, a mysterious black hole in the palm of her hand, and millions pouring out of that hole, like an unstoppable fountain of wealth. Still in shock, She has to evade the monsters that rushed to her and her new riches. A strange story begins in a gloomy city…
Why similar: Crime 18.4%, Thriller 16.9%, Detective 16%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Mystery 9.3%
Use your investigating skills to solve Zephyr City’s most heinous crimes through the eyes of infamous detective Nick Spade. This steampunk noir city is a rats nest of secrets and lies. Do you have what it takes to earn the title The Ace of Spades?
Why similar: Steampunk 31.3% ★, Crime 19.6%, Detective 18.3%, Mystery 8.6%, RPG 5.3%
An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 21.5%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 12.7%
A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?
Why similar: Crime 32.4%, Detective 31.1%, Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 7.6%, Adventure 6.6%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 23.1%, Detective 22.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
Death Inn Ⅱ- The Immortal Is Coming is a horror puzzle. The film crew is in a castle to finish, What is the mystery behind the mysterious death of a leading actress in a castle? Was it a homicide or was there more to it? It's a foggy castle, but none of the truth is buried forever.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Visual Novel 18.7%, RPG 15.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Strategy 8.2%
《湖中天空 ：CAELUM IN LACU》是以RPGMaker引擎制作的解谜冒险向角色扮演类像素俯视角RPG游戏。 玩家将在游戏开始时以“林间浦叶”这一角色的视角进行探索，并在学院内的不断探索中结识几位性格各异的女性，与一部手机中的神秘联系人“赞丹的风车”一起逐步揭开这所学院内发生的秘辛往事。
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Thriller 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 9.8%, Mystery 8.4%
In 2005, a sophomore student named Maha Igarashi boarded a private train to Soukyo City. However, she vanished upon alighting at the "Kisaragi" station. Five years later, her lover, Shizuno Yokoyama, initiated an investigation into her disappearance, unraveling a series of mysteries along the way.
Why similar: Thriller 17.3%, Detective 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Anime 10.2%
Fight a soulless steel army. Prove your mettle in a storm of fire and steam!
Why similar: Steampunk 45.3% ★, Visual Novel 10.4%, RPG 8.8%, Anime 8.5%, Strategy 6.6%
Arridaios discovers that his friend went missing. And along the way in finding him, he sees something he dreads. Something he never wants to see again. Far worse than the oppression of King Leuric.
Why similar: Steampunk 37% ★, Thriller 20.3%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, Mystery 8.1%, RPG 7.3%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Thriller 15.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Crime 11.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Crime 30.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
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 19.9%, Crime 19.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Mystery 8.7%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Crime 20.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 11%, Anime 7.4%
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 27.5%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 11.3%
A girl at the bottom of the ladder with bad luck finds a cleaning job, but she mistakenly enters a cleaning company that is in the business of exorcising ghosts. As the story develops, the girl realizes that there is a reason for her constant bad luck, and gradually her divine power awakens ......
Why similar: Detective 20%, Thriller 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, RPG 9.7%
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: Thriller 23%, Detective 17.8%, Crime 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 12.1%
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 27%, Crime 20.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 10.9%
一组侦探小队受章鱼岛主人之邀，对六年前的海妖悬案发起挑战。她们需要在二十四小时内完成调查，并各自提交一份答案。最后，出现了七种截然不同的解答……
Why similar: Detective 24%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 12.7%, Thriller 12.5%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Crime 18.1%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 9.4%
Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Crime 28.9%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 8.6%, Retro 5.6%
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 24%, Crime 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Thriller 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Crime 21.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Thriller 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 20.9%, Thriller 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 10.1%
Become a prosecutor in the totalitarian Nadragia. Convict criminals: use the laws and facts of court cases to get a verdict at any cost... But can you keep your conscience?
Why similar: Steampunk 28.8% ★, Detective 20.7%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Mystery 9%
A general-audience infinite flow ADV. You will play as Jiang Yuejiao. After being framed and forced to flee to the neighboring country of Dipa, you are drawn into various terrifying worlds, Only by uncovering the hidden truths within these places might you find a way back to the real world.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Thriller 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Mystery 10.4%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 39.1%, Detective 32.1%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
名叫赛莉卡的少女某天在一间奇怪的宅邸中醒来，自己好像忘记了什么重要的事情，又似乎被卷入了什么事件之中…… 但首要的目的是找到逃离这里的方法。
Why similar: Thriller 25.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Zombies 10.9%, RPG 9.6%
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 28.3%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Anime 13.2%
At the end of 1990, there was a murder in Changzhuang community. Both mother and son were killed. The case is full of doubts. According to the clues, you plan to visit the murder scene alone at night, search for evidence, obtain clues, and crack the truth.
Why similar: Thriller 21.2%, Detective 21.1%, Mystery 10.8%, RPG 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%
You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Thriller 15%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%
New York in 1911 is flooded. Avenues are now canals, rooftops are now the streets and slowly the buildings crumble into the sea. Life is precarious here. But Manhattan has endured and transformed into a collection of City-States. Now a new crisis threatens and the city needs your help!
Why similar: Steampunk 49.9% ★, RPG 21.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Story Rich 5.5%, Strategy 5.1%
The Final Act is a mix of visual novel and puzzle game where you assist writer Rebecca Carter in overcoming her writer's block by crafting the perfect murder plot for her novel. Solve intricate puzzles, adjust crime scenes, and navigate immersive storytelling to uncover the perfect crime.
Why similar: Crime 24%, Detective 22.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
