- #1 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
97% matchVery Positive94% of 9,542 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Detective 32.8%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 6.6%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the closest experience to the seed game, offering a polished historical legal drama with deep mystery-solving mechanics.
- #2 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 45,237 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 38.4%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential courtroom visual novel that established the legal-detective gameplay loop found in Aviary Attorney.
- #3 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
96% matchVery Positive88% of 4,492 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.7 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.6%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the iconic courtroom formula with updated mechanics and engaging character-driven mysteries.
- #4 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,875 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 32.7 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Detective 33.7%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the investigation and evidence-gathering aspects that are central to the Aviary Attorney experience.
- #5 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
94% matchVery Positive94% of 2,550 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Why similar: Detective 46.8%, Visual Novel 31.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar animal-themed noir aesthetic combined with a compelling, character-focused detective narrative.
- #6 Paper Perjury
94% matchVery Positive89% of 235 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 38.6%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legal-themed visual novel that emphasizes evidence analysis and courtroom testimony in a stylized, modern setting.
- #7 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
93% matchVery Positive95% of 6,719 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Why similar: Detective 46.3%, Birds 21.3% ★, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same humorous, animal-protagonist detective energy with a focus on witty dialogue and lighthearted investigation.
- #8 Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,795 reviews2023
Dev: Diamondhenge Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Mystery 20.5%, Detective 20.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines legal courtroom drama with fantasy elements, mirroring the unique premise of Aviary Attorney.
- #9 Tangle Tower
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,826 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 39.8%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Comedy 8.6%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-driven mystery game that excels in its presentation and point-and-click investigation mechanics.
- #10 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,683 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Mystery 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized mystery visual novel with unique puzzle-solving mechanics and a strong, quirky narrative.
- #11 Detective Grimoire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,625 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 36.1%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Comedy 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that focuses on interviewing witnesses and piecing together clues in a stylized environment.
- #12 The Darkside Detective
89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,262 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Comedy 15.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers episodic, humorous detective investigations with a distinct pixel-art style and witty writing.
- #13 AI: The Somnium Files
89% matchVery Positive91% of 9,439 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Comedy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, character-driven mystery visual novel that balances dark themes with humor and creative investigation mechanics.
- #14 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,261 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Visual Novel 28.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Comedy 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly polished and humorous mystery visual novel that captures the lighthearted, investigative spirit of the genre.
- #15 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
88% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2021
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
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 33.8%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Comedy 10%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie legal drama that focuses on courtroom testimony and narrative choices in an anime-inspired style.
- #16 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,953 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Why similar: Detective 36%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery visual novel that features intense courtroom trials and eccentric character dynamics.
- #17 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
86% matchVery Positive92% of 5,554 reviews2018
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Comedy 20.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, short-form detective game that prioritizes humor and charm over complex mechanics.
- #18 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 227 reviews2017
Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Comedy 15.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features Victorian-era humor and mystery-solving that aligns with the historical setting of Aviary Attorney.
- #19 Trials of Innocence
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,812 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏Pub: Right Mind
Windows
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A courtroom-focused visual novel that offers branching paths and a strong emphasis on lore and testimony.
- #20 Little Locked Rooms
83% matchVery Positive87% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 39.2%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Mystery 16.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery visual novel that centers on deduction and character-driven storytelling.
- #21 Nut City Blues
82% matchVery Positive97% of 414 reviews2023
Dev: looking4stupid
Windows
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Comedy 13.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective visual novel that uses animal characters to tell a comedic and story-rich mystery.
- #22 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Comedy 7.7%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A legal visual novel that emphasizes courtroom choices and the pressure of defending a case.
- #23 Puzzle Agent
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,844 reviews2010
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 48.6%, Mystery 19.8%, Comedy 10.6%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, puzzle-heavy mystery investigation that shares a similar offbeat tone and visual style.
- #24 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,804 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 44.8%, Birds 17.2% ★, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #25 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
81% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
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 35.2%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Comedy 13.4%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical mystery adventure that focuses on investigation and lighthearted narrative beats.
- #26 GNOSIA
79% matchVery Positive94% of 5,158 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A social deduction visual novel that features strong character interactions and a looping mystery narrative.
- #27 Mohism: Battle of Words
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 37.2%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A debate-heavy visual novel that focuses on logical argumentation and mystery-solving.
- #28 The Real Face of a VTuber
77% matchVery Positive92% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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 33.7%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Comedy 12.1%, Story Rich 8%
- #29 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
80% matchVery Positive84% of 550 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Mystery 20.1%, Story Rich 15.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure with a charming art style and puzzle-solving elements that appeal to fans of narrative-driven games.
- #30 Master Magistrate
79% matchVery Positive91% of 216 reviews2020
Dev: IRODORIPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 5.9%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A legal-themed visual novel set in a historical context that focuses on solving crimes through dialogue and evidence.
- #31 HoloTrials: Case Covered
75% matchVery Positive99% of 349 reviews2026
Dev: VTAC GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows · Mac
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Visual Novel 31.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 4.9%, Adventure 3.2%
- #32 Owlboy
78% matchVery Positive83% of 6,131 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Mystery 34.4%, Story Rich 23.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 11.7%, Funny 6.2%
- #33 Murders on the Yangtze River
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,291 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 52.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Historical 6.2%
- #34 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
75% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 42%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
- #35 428: Shibuya Scramble
77% matchVery Positive95% of 3,991 reviews2018
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Mystery 18.1%, Detective 16.5%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 7.3%
- #36 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
76% matchVery Positive81% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 3.9%
- #37 Hatoful Boyfriend
76% matchVery Positive94% of 7,583 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.3%, Birds 21.8% ★, Comedy 12.6%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiple Endings 5%
- #38 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
74% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
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 41.7%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Hand-drawn 7%
- #39 Assetflip attorney
73% matchVery Positive94% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Xenom
Windows · Linux
Assetflip attorney is a murder mystery satire visual novel, Solve crimes in a world where everyone has gone insane and everything feels like a fever dream, interrogate witnesses, hunt for clues and take down the criminal organization that threatens to destroy reality
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Comedy 24.2%, Mystery 23.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Multiple Endings 3.6%
- #40 Voodoo Detective
73% matchVery Positive96% of 377 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Comedy 15.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #41 LumineNight
72% matchVery Positive89% of 596 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 6.7%
- #42 Wildwood Down
72% matchVery Positive94% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Crashable Studios
Windows · Mac
Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Comedy 17.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #43 Detective Penguin
73% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: That Other Fish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.
Why similar: Detective 63.3%, Comedy 22.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Funny 4.6%
- #44 Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,201 reviews2019
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.
Why similar: Detective 44.7%, Comedy 20.1%, Mystery 18.4%, Adventure 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%
- #45 The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Detective 47%, Visual Novel 32.2%, Adventure 11%, Indie 9.8%
- #46 Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!
70% matchVery Positive82% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: Shadow GlovePub: FINE Co., Ltd.
Windows
A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a heart-warming tale of character growth.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%
- #47 Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville
68% matchVery Positive89% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Toge Productions
Windows
A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else.
Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Comedy 10%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #48 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business
71% matchVery Positive85% of 529 reviews2015
Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Comedy 22.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #49 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
67% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Juice Games
Windows · Mac
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Detective 49.4%, Mystery 25.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Funny 3.6%
- #50 Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank
70% matchVery Positive83% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: TookiPalookiPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a charming point-and-click adventure about tabletop gaming, mischievous friends, and spectral poultry.
Why similar: Comedy 27.4%, Adventure 17.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Indie 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
- #51 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
68% matchVery Positive92% of 239 reviews2022
Dev: Cave Monsters
Windows · Mac · Linux
It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
Why similar: Detective 45.5%, Mystery 18.6%, Comedy 8.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #52 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
69% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
Windows
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 34%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Comedy 10.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #53 Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star
69% matchVery Positive93% of 569 reviews2015
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The loveable birds of Hatoful Boyfriend are back in the remastered holiday-themed sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star!
Why similar: Visual Novel 65%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 10.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Funny 2.5%
- #54 Detective INNA DUKE
66% matchVery Positive100% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: HmarkaTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?
Why similar: Detective 42.3%, Visual Novel 29.7%, Comedy 14.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #55 Tokyo Detectives
70% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 5.6%, Adventure 5.4%
- #56 Times and Galaxy
67% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Copychaser GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job!
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Comedy 11.4%, Story Rich 7%, Hand-drawn 5.2%
- #57 Nine Noir Lives
67% matchVery Positive89% of 160 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Comedy 18.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Hand-drawn 6.2%
- #58 Detective Gallo
69% matchVery Positive83% of 189 reviews2018
Dev: Footprints Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.
Why similar: Detective 45.7%, Comedy 29.7%, Adventure 24.6%
- #59 Loco Motive
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,319 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Mystery 17.6%, Comedy 17.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%
- #60 Cat Detective Albert Wilde
65% matchVery Positive94% of 171 reviews2025
Dev: beyondthosehills
Windows
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Comedy 18.4%, Story Rich 14.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 9.7%