- #1 The Shadows of Fallen City
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
The Shadows of Fallen City is a reality mystery drama that tracks a violent incident caused by someone's fall, as people who have fallen with different stories gathering in a city where common sense and human relationships have fallen.
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Drama 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Mystery 10.5%
- #2 琉璃烟火-Flame in Glass-
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gloria Works
Windows
他期待着事业的成果,她期待着追逐的爱情,她期待能给身边的人们带来笑容,他期待能成为故事的主角,他们生活的这座城市期待着海啸后的痊愈……可是,一场突如其来的爆炸扰乱了这一切。烟火暗淡,琉璃蒙尘,他们所期待的,能够实现吗?
Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Romance 17.9%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Drama 7.7%
- #3 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Investigation 9.2%
- #4 永恒沉眠:爱与杀戮的乐园 Permanent Sleep: Paradise of Love and Slaughter
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 菜猫食品
Windows
This is an AVG game of deduction, suspense and love. The gameplay is a special spiritual jury system. Players will take the role of female detective or male police officer, traveling between dream and reality, and jointly investigate the years of unresolved “brunette female serial murder case”.
Why similar: Crime 26%, Investigation 17.6%, Romance 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 12.7%
- #5 Trials of Innocence
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Crime 20.5%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11%
- #6 雾尽时分
94% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
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 25.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%
- #7 Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
93% matchVery Positive86% of 416 reviews2022
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Romance 20.8%, Mystery 16.7%, Drama 15.4%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #8 Unexpected Consequences
92% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Dream Cloud Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after tragedy struck twice, your new roommates reignite your desire for life, leading to unexpected revelations about your past and a long overdue reunion with one of your oldest and closest friends. Uncover the truth and choose your path to bring those responsible to justice.
Why similar: Romance 20.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
- #9 CRASH: Autodrive
91% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Nightcap
Windows
When your self-driving Autocab kills a cyclist in this murder mystery visual novel, it's up to you as Emily Knight to talk with fellow passengers and use the clues you find to contradict their lies as you unravel how you ALL could possibly know the victim and have a motive for murder - even the car!
Why similar: Investigation 18%, Crime 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%
- #10 Holiday with Gwen
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
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 24.6%, Romance 17.2%, Investigation 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%
- #11 Case Files: Behind Closed Doors
90% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Think Ten Media Group
Windows
An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%, Immersive Sim 6.7%
- #12 Horny Spy: Secret Mission
89% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Stacy Story Games
Windows
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: Crime 21.3%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Investigation 12.8%, Drama 9.8%
- #13 The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf -A Tale of Cutthroat Lovers-
88% matchVery Positive89% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: CLOCKUPPub: Shiravune
Windows
In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep.
Why similar: Crime 27.2%, Romance 17.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Drama 10.8%
- #14 边缘项目 / Living Island Project
89% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: LIP制作组
Windows
文字冒险游戏 《边缘项目(Living Island Project)》 即将上线!你将扮演从神秘岛屿归来的9名失踪者之一的艾萨克·里奇(浥尘),协助WPO(世界警察组织)揭露失踪背后真正的阴谋。在这场旅途中,你也试图寻找你丢失的自我;而为了达到这一目的,你又必将失去些什么……
Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Drama 13.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #15 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
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 22.3%, Crime 21.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
- #16 Detective - The Test
86% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 30.3%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 13.7%, Drama 8.7%, Realistic 8.5%
- #17 The Crimson Maid
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GrimTalin
Windows
A marriage between first person exploration and visual novel, blessed with a sprinkle of puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in a period drama that intertwines romance with murder mystery, as a young cleric who must resist or give in to the charms of a strikingly beautiful maid.
Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Romance 17.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Drama 11.5%
- #18 Pineapple Legend
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zebra3dPub: Sukuratchi
Windows
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 21.8%, Investigation 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Mystery 9.2%
- #19 DETECTIVE - Scene Crime
84% matchMixed43% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the role of a detective in DETECTIVE Scene Crime, a challenging mystery game where you’ll investigate five gripping crime scenes. Each level presents clues, testimonies, and puzzles to analyze carefully in your quest for the truth. Do you have what it takes to solve them all?
Why similar: Crime 29.3%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Drama 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
- #20 The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf -Woolly Eyes GAIDEN-
84% matchPositive97% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: CLOCKUPPub: Shiravune
Windows
The romantic noir visual novel The Restless Sheep & The Lone Wolf returns to Kabukicho in this unhinged simul-quel. Me, Azami, and the whole ragtag gang rampage through five all-new short stories!
Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Romance 18.9%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Drama 10.8%
- #21 Case Files: Internal Affairs
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Think Ten Media Group
Windows
The 3rd installment in the Case Files series. An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Immersive Sim 7.9%
- #22 Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.
Why similar: Crime 30.9%, Investigation 23.1%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Drama 6.9%, Realistic 6.9%
- #23 Gold Of Lotusland
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: McCauley ChristianPub: Sunken Eyes Games
Windows
In our story rich game Gold Of Lotusland you play as Lead Engineer Daniel Quinn as he uncovers the dark truth about the robots he designed as well as the world he lives within. Could the machines be capable of murder? What is Lotusland? You as the player must make the choices to discover the truth.
Why similar: Crime 20.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Romance 13%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
- #24 Ghost of the Quadrangle
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VNhub
Windows · Mac
A choice-driven visual novel set at Blackthorn Academy, where you uncover hidden secrets, shape relationships, and influence rival factions through branching decisions in a dark story of mystery, romance, revenge, and multiple possible outcomes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Romance 21.4%, Drama 13.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, Mystery 11%
- #25 Love and Crime
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Mango x2
Windows · Mac
A visual novel with an exciting detective and romantic plot. Take on a dangerous investigation and find your love in a lost Japanese town.
Why similar: Crime 21.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 7.3%
- #26 Uncover the Smoking Gun
79% matchVery Positive95% of 430 reviews2024
Dev: ReLU Games, Inc.
Windows
A Battle of Wits with AI: Solve the case by conversing with a suspect robot using GPT to gather evidence. What single truth emerges from countless dialogues and pieces of information?
Why similar: Crime 25.8%, Investigation 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Mystery 8.9%
- #27 Devi : A light in the dark
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying Robot Studios
Windows
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: Crime 24.7%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #28 Lilith Was Dead
80% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Heat Wave Games
Windows · Mac
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 27.1%, Investigation 20.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
- #29 Private Eye: The Young Heir
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
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: Crime 22.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Drama 8.1%
- #30 桂冠之人 Laureate
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 陆君
Windows
“我,要成为网红”——这部文字冒险游戏讲述了一个这样的故事。
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Romance 16%, Mystery 13.3%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Drama 11.3%
- #31 The Lusanti Chronicles
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GOA
Windows · Mac
The Lusanti Chronicles is the first interactive visual novel set in the fantastical World of Krondoria. Guide your character through meaningful choices. Learn hidden secrets, unlock a gallery of portraits, unlock the rich lore of the Tome of insight, choose a queen or will you build a harem?
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Lore-Rich 18%, Story Rich 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Romance 8.1%
- #32 Kindred [High Tide]
76% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Victoria RafaelianPub: Captain Edge Studios
Windows
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
- #33 Trauma - Visual Novel
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KyleKun
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Trauma, a free-to-play short visual novel full of mysteries. Will you ever be able to smile again?
Why similar: Romance 19.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Drama 11.7%
- #34 Case Files: The Death of Paulette Williams
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Think Ten Media Group
Windows · Mac
A short, choose your own adventure detective experience, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Crime 27%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Immersive Sim 7.6%
- #35 The Aurora Chronicles
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kittikunPub: Entropy
Windows · Mac · Linux
A crew of four. Mysteries at the edge of known space. A utopia that might be more fragile than it appears. The Aurora Chronicles is an episodic sci-fi visual novel where your choices shape relationships, uncover buried secrets, and test whether hope can survive what you discover.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Mystery 16.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Drama 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #36 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 4
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 26.6%, Investigation 22.7%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #37 The Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons
74% matchVery Positive91% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: LaplacianPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
2061, Japan. Mankind has lost the sky, and with it, its connections. All of it was taken away by birds... ...By countless artificial pigeons flying through the sky.
Why similar: Romance 19.4%, Mystery 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Drama 12.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #38 Before Closure
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twentysix InteractivePub: Dopoco Games
Windows · Mac
An experimental narrative game that tells its story through sound and memory. Sort through a box of personal mementos and relive memories from a seven-year relationship by closing your eyes in real life.
Why similar: Romance 17.1%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Immersive Sim 11.1%
- #39 DETECTIVE - The Motel
73% matchMixed44% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Crime 33.1%, Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #40 Defending Lydia Collier
73% matchVery Positive90% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: White Phantom Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lydia Collier has been charged with the murder of her billionaire husband after he mysteriously vanished, and it is your job to prove her innocence. Find evidence, follow leads, make decisions and crack the case, and whilst you do it date and find love in London as a newly single, wealthy lawyer.
Why similar: Crime 18.3%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Investigation 12.1%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
- #41 Poetry in Purgatory
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tymedust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
After dying, poisoned for unknown reasons, Isobel finds herself in the afterlife... and on a dangerous mission. Experience a truly unique visual novel full of character, mystery and heart as you point and click your way to unveiling the strange world of Purgatory's many secrets.
Why similar: Romance 17.4%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 11.4%, Drama 10.2%
- #42 Pitstop in Purgatory
73% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Tymedust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astrid wakes up in Purgatory and has to make peace with her death. Only problem is... she doesn't remember anything! Point and click your way through adventure-based gameplay mixed with visual novel storytelling, and solve the mystery of our heroine's untimely demise.
Why similar: Romance 17%, Lore-Rich 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Drama 10.4%
- #43 Double bisociation
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 礼堂王
Windows
Ancient science fiction theme text adventure game - and you will play a scholar who can't get fame because of the abolition of the imperial examination in the world's highest town, and meet two small town scholars who can't get the imperial examination to explore the secrets of the town.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Drama 10%
- #44 Neighbors - A Visual Novel
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amateur Studio
Windows
Know your neighbors. Find the truth. Betray them. Experience the nightmare of the Salem Witch Trials in this horror story based on true events.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Crime 20.3%, Romance 19.5%, Drama 16.4%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #45 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
70% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Drama 9.5%
- #46 Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,801 reviews2021
Dev: 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame)
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?
Why similar: Investigation 21%, Mystery 15.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Romance 10.4%
- #47 Heartbeat House: Hong Kong
69% matchVery Positive99% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: Genuine Studio
Windows
Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is a dating reality visual novel. Live with eight participants in a shared villa and make romantic choices. Your decisions are remembered, and relationships will change. If the screen flickers or something feels off—please relax and keep dating. The show is still ongoing.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.7%, Romance 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Drama 8.9%
- #48 Time Crack
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MelTheMelPub: Nightfall Narratives
Windows
A thriller and mystery visual novel about broken trust and the search for truth, when a high-school student is accused of his parents’ brutal murder. Every choice might bring you closer to the truth... or end in tragedy.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.9%, Crime 22%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Drama 9.4%
- #49 Detective Trent
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pegamob
Windows
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 26.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Romance 13.1%
- #50 In The Foundations
69% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: beepsoft industries
Windows · Linux
A horror visual novel about coming back to your childhood home.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 13.7%, Drama 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%
- #51 The Narcotic Operation
67% matchVery Positive88% of 507 reviews2025
Dev: Beijing Kuailai Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
Step into the role of a shadowed undercover police officer in Dark Eyes, brave an area dominated by vice and crime, where allies and enemies blur. Every smirk, tear, and lie tightens the web of deceit—will you destroy the empire or lose yourself in its shadows?
Why similar: Crime 21.7%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%
- #52 TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
69% matchMostly Negative32% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: GRAVITY GAME ARISEPub: GRAVITY
Windows
5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Drama 11.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 10.3%
- #53 Kabaret
70% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Persona Theory Games
Windows
Welcome to the Kabaret - where monsters from Southeast Asian myths and folklores dwell. Perform tea ceremonies, play traditional games, and question your humanity.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Investigation 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #54 Uberich: Advent Sinners
66% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: NBDR GamesPub: XD
Windows
The world and reality of Joe collapse as a sequence of paranormal events starts in September. A mysterious girl with physical powers named Chava wants him dead, as he can be a core key for her cult to dominate the reality between worlds.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Romance 13.2%, Mystery 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
- #55 Nocturnal Visitors: Book One
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miguel H. DeathPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Investigation 18%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 13.5%
- #56 Chains of Judgment
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ChaniMK
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Drama 10.2%
- #57 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 1
67% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27%, Investigation 26.9%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #58 Valenza Family
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arcane Ink Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the mind of Michael Valenza—a ruthless made man scarred by his past, haunted by guilt, and shaped by violence. In this dark, story-first Mafia visual novel, trust is currency, betrayal cuts deep, and every scene drags you deeper into a world ruled by blood and silence.
Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Romance 13.8%, Drama 12.3%, Mystery 11.4%
- #59 我说什么她们都答应(OKeverything)
67% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: XIOFPub: XU TING
Windows
This is a sci-fi interactive visual love novel.you will play a 25-year-old virgin,in an accident, you obtain a magical "love button". Pressing this button on anyone makes them agree to anything you say.You may interact in love with diverse beautiful women across land, sea and air.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Romance 18.2%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Drama 10.2%
- #60 Pixel P.I.
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Crischu
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 26.9%, Investigation 18.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, Mystery 11.8%, Visual Novel 11%