60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Mystery, Crime.
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
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?
The Real Face of a VTuber
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.
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 18.3%, Dynamic Narration 14.6% ★, Crime 12.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Mystery 8.5%
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 17.6%, Crime 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 8.2%
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 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Crime 14.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Investigation 8.1%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Crime 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Point & Click 9%, Visual Novel 8.6%
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 18%, Crime 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Investigation 10.5%
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 14.8% ★, Detective 14.8%, Crime 9.4%, Investigation 9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%
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: Detective 16.7%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 10%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Mystery 8.1%
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 16.9%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 12.3%, Point & Click 9.7%, Mystery 9.1%
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 19.8%, Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Point & Click 8.8%
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 18.3%, Crime 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Mystery 8.5%
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 19.9%, Crime 11.7%, Investigation 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%
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 23.8%, Crime 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Anime 7%
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 21.3%, Crime 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 9%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 13.8%, Point & Click 10.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.1%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 17.1%, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Anime 7.8%
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 20.2%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 9.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%, Comedy 8.9%
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 25.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Crime 10.4%, Point & Click 9.2%
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 17.6%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Investigation 8.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%
[DEMO available now!] 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.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 10.1%
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Crime 17.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 8.7%
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 15.2%, Detective 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Investigation 10.3%, Point & Click 8.8%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Crime 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Point & Click 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 19.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 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 20.1%, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%
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 24.8%, Crime 19.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 6.7%
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 21.8%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 9.4%
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 19%, Crime 12.6%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 18.2%, Detective 16%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 10.5%
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 17.8%, Detective 15.3%, Dynamic Narration 11.4% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, Investigation 10.1%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Crime 16.8%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 8.1%, Mystery 7.9%
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 24.7%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.3%
《推理小说的关键一定会出现两次》是一部以日常推理为核心的视觉小说。日常混沌纷乱，而“侦探”独具慧眼。带上你的好奇心吧，去和推理协会一同调查、思考，最终解开一个个轻松却不失有趣的日常之谜。
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9%, Comedy 8.6%, Anime 7.7%
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 18.3%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Mystery 8.9%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 10.1%
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 23.1%, Crime 21.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 8.9%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Logic 8.7%
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Investigation 9.5%, Logic 8.3%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Detective 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Point & Click 7.5%
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 27.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 9.4%, Point & Click 7.6%
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Crime 18.9%, Detective 16.2%, Point & Click 11.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Crime 15.3%, Dynamic Narration 14% ★, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 13%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Logic 9.1%
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 18.8%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 8%
The first light novel-style immersive detective game's here! A dentist dead in a double-locked room seems like a suicide, but unexplained contradictions connect different truths. Each investigation and puzzles are up to you. But wait, what's wrong with this suspicious "assistant" following?!
Why similar: Crime 17.2%, Detective 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Comedy 7.8%
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: Dynamic Narration 19.5% ★, Crime 19.1%, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.5%
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 21%, Crime 18.5%, Point & Click 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Investigation 9.9%
A narrative adventure blending point-and-click and visual novel elements. Play as a young FBI agent in New Orleans, investigate crime scenes, profile suspects, and make choices that shape a branching story mixing offbeat humor with a gripping crime thriller.
Why similar: Crime 15.7%, Detective 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Point & Click 8.1%
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: Crime 19%, Investigation 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Logic 13.9%, Mystery 11.7%
Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!
Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 9.7%
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: Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 14.7%, Logic 14.3%, Mystery 12.1%
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 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Logic 13.3%
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 24.2%, Detective 23.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 9.5%
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 11.5%, Point & Click 11.2%
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 9.1%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Mystery 10.2%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 5.9%
Become a detective in a multi-genre non-linear TV series. Uncover mystery secrets using acting and hot temper. Choose who will be your friend or foe - do everything you can to restore order in Los Angeles.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 19.7% ★, Detective 19.1%, Crime 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%
An absurdist mystery for only the most hard-boiled interim junior detectives.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Comedy 9.5%
