60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Cinematic, Adventure, Mystery, Crime.
A newly hired cybersecurity specialist gets pulled in over his head as he unravels mysterious code hidden by an ancient prophet. You must use the clues to find and recover the missing hard drive and any evidence.
The Department / Trosedd
The Department is a narrative driven detective game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects and bring the killer to justice in this gritty detective sim // Mae Trosedd yn gêm dditectif sy'n cael ei gyrru gan stori. Ymchwiliwch olygfeydd troseddau, holi amheuon a dod â'r lladdwr i gyfiawnder.
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A first-person survival horror game where you explore an abandoned high school, solve puzzles, manage your battery, and outsmart relentless dark figures to survive the night.
The Department is a narrative driven detective game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects and bring the killer to justice in this gritty detective sim // Mae Trosedd yn gêm dditectif sy'n cael ei gyrru gan stori. Ymchwiliwch olygfeydd troseddau, holi amheuon a dod â'r lladdwr i gyfiawnder.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.9%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Strategy RPG 11.4%
A first-person survival horror game where you explore an abandoned high school, solve puzzles, manage your battery, and outsmart relentless dark figures to survive the night.
Why similar: Conspiracy 20.5% ★, Cinematic 19.1%, Faith 12.2% ★, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%
Mike’s new job at a women’s dorm leads him into unexpected bonds, rising danger, and tough choices as local gangs target vulnerable students. Protect the girls, navigate romance, and face the city’s hidden threats.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.2%, Investigation 14%, Modern 12.7%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 11.8%
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Cinematic 19.1%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
The Sophisticated Art of Friendship: Tales of a Lost Friend Series is a narrtive video game for PC, Mac and Linux. It last about an hour and a half and it is not a traditional video game. We break the fourth wall to bring you this extraordinary story to life.
Why similar: Cinematic 30.6%, Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Crime 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Faith 6.9% ★
Explore the eerie depths of Ravenwood Drive as Emma, drawn by a mysterious letter. Your journey quickly turns dark, where every shadow conceals a sinister truth. Dare to confront the darkness within.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.7% ★, Cinematic 22.3%, Crime 17.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%
DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case, puts you in the shoes of a detective who investigates three strange disappearances. In all cases there is a contract signed by the disappeared, that contract is from an organization called "Stella Porta".
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.2% ★, Crime 19%, Cinematic 15.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 9.7%
Homage to Hong Kong Noir cinema. A former assassin seeks vengeance in this hardboiled VN, scored by Yasunori Shiono (Lufia series). (Full story is free via the demo version. This paid edition supports Steam Achievements and the creators.)
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.7% ★, Cinematic 23.2%, Crime 21.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Modern 9.9%
Just a Memory is a story based choice and consequence game featuring Aaron Page, a 19 year-old college student investigating the murder of his best friend while confronting his demons.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24%, Cinematic 23.6%, Crime 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Adventure 7.3%
The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.9%, Crime 20.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Investigation 9.3%, Realistic 8.2%
Miles McDaniel, a police officer, is sent to the Darkvale Motel to investigate the troubling disappearance of a resident. What begins as a routine case quickly descends into a far darker and more terrifying story.
Why similar: Crime 27.2%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Cinematic 12.8%, Hidden Object 9.3%
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.5% ★, Cinematic 18.5%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 11.4%
"What happened to Kate" is a gripping puzzle adventure set in a mysteriously silent home. Unravel your coworker's disappearance through challenging puzzles. Delve into the depths of mystery and discover what lies within the quiet.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.7%, Crime 18.8%, Hidden Object 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Adventure 9%
Enter the dark, gritty world of Scarlet Rain. Become the lone vigilante, out to right twenty years worth of injustice in this single-player third person action/adventure experience, featuring unique physics based gameplay & combat elements, and an unpredictable game world.
Why similar: Conspiracy 27.5% ★, Cinematic 27.3%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Realistic 7%
The Unsettled is a first-person psychological horror game. You, as a paranormal investigator, is on a journey to find a missing girl. In order to find the truth, you plan to visit a boarding school in the Indian Himalayan Region.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Adventure 8.5%
A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back. Here, you will uncover a dark conspiracy where you are to receive a terrible fate.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Conspiracy 27.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Realistic 8.1%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.1% ★, Cinematic 21.8%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 9.7%, Modern 7.2%
--Is that determination really your own will? An adolescent perversion adventure presented by creators who all started their challenges from scratch! This game will be a simple text adventure.
Why similar: Conspiracy 28% ★, Cinematic 18.7%, Modern 17.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Adventure 12.7%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Cinematic 24.1%, Crime 19.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 6.2%
The Last Premiere is a 3D action adventure, in which you use your sword, hammer, wing capes and wits to solve the mysterious deaths of a troupe of actors in the 1930s.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.5%, Crime 21.2%, Conspiracy 17.2% ★, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 8.9%
In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.7% ★, Cinematic 22.5%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 10.1%, Modern 8.3%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Conspiracy 32.4% ★, Investigation 19.6%, Crime 18.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Adventure 5.9%
Milo Keaton was put on a personal vendetta, framed for his best friend’s death while the killer got away. FPA Agent Aya Damman is looking to stop the biggest gang in the criminal underworld. It’s time to hunt them, from both sides of the law.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23% ★, Cinematic 21.7%, Crime 18%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.3%
Your friend is missing in the Australian outback and you must find her. Search the Internet for clues, solve mysterious puzzles and uncover the conspiracy of the vanishing hikers of Golden Valley.
Why similar: Conspiracy 26.4% ★, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 15%, Crime 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
This is an AVG game of deduction and suspense. 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 25.6%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 15%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... Explore the Isle of Lye, an isolated testing ground for the Gordian Society’s finest! Uncover the secrets of a grand mansion and its surroundings, get to know its quirky former inhabitants, and challenge your wits.
Why similar: Conspiracy 31.8% ★, Investigation 16.9%, Hidden Object 16%, Mystery 12.5%, Realistic 9.1%
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 23.8%, Investigation 17.4%, Cinematic 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%
Locked and left to your own devices once again! Muster your wits and find a way out of a yet undiscovered part of your recently inherited mansion. The Prologue takes place between the events of Gordian Rooms 1 and 2.
Why similar: Conspiracy 31.8% ★, Hidden Object 17.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Realistic 9.7%
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Cinematic 29.8%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Hidden Object 9.7%
The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours
Why similar: Cinematic 25.4%, Conspiracy 24.7% ★, Crime 23.5%, Modern 14.2%, Story Rich 3.6%
On a strange night, Axel Zakon, a former police detective and now Private Detective, is specifically requested by the police to aid them in the investigation of a homicide, with some unknown and mysterious reason behind this request.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25%, Crime 20.5%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 8.8%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 16.9%, Cinematic 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Crime 26.1%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Modern 14.3%, Realistic 7.8%
A visit to your father takes a dark turn as you find your hometown in flames! Your only hope is to find the Wise Dragon, but are they friend or foe? It’s up to you to find out!
Why similar: Cinematic 35.5%, Hidden Object 19.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 10.7%
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Conspiracy 23.6% ★, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Hidden Object 10.9%
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: Cinematic 31.3%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%, Adventure 7.2%
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?
Why similar: Cinematic 28.7%, Crime 21%, Mystery 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Realistic 7.7%
After a terrible accident, you wake to find yourself in another realm! A dangerous entity threatens to destroy the constructs of time itself, taking humanity into darkness along with it! Do you have what it takes to save the world before it’s too late?
Why similar: Cinematic 35.4%, Hidden Object 18.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 11.4%
Listen Carefully! We dont't have much time. Shoot First, Ask Questions Later! Is that clear?
Why similar: Conspiracy 28.6% ★, Cinematic 23%, Crime 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Adventure 11.2%
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Conspiracy 30.7% ★, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Immersive Sim 8.1%
Sentenced to life in prison, you’re offered freedom by joining a trial for a new drug. The experiment is simple: enter the room, observe, and identify what has changed. Complete all tasks, and your sentence is commuted. But, the further you go, the more unsettling your reality becomes.
Why similar: Conspiracy 38.5% ★, Hidden Object 16.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Realistic 8.7%
A thrilling puzzle adventure, inspired by hidden object escape room games. Picking up from the radio tower. You discover a remote signal being transmitted from somewhere on the island. Your objective to investigate, along with your continuing mission to discover the missing army personnel.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Conspiracy 22.1% ★, Mystery 14.6%, Hidden Object 13.3%, Investigation 11.3%
Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.4% ★, Crime 20.6%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 18.6%, Hidden Object 7.4%
A 7-year-old boy has vanished inside his own home. Find him and uncover what happened beneath its walls, while evading the Yōkai that have claimed this place as their own.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.5%, Hidden Object 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Adventure 14%, Investigation 13.9%
When a murder is committed under mysterious and supernatural circumstances, the Inspector arrives on the scene, ready to interrogate witnesses, decipher riddles, and fend off attackers seeking their next victim. Ready your spyglass and sword as you take on these two murder mystery RPGs.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.7% ★, Crime 17.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Hidden Object 11.2%
Immerse yourself in an authentic gritty experience set on the ruthless streets of London.
Why similar: Crime 42.6%, Cinematic 24.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Realistic 6.4%, Third Person 5.4%
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Cinematic 19.3%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.2%
A first-person Japanese horror set in a secluded forest house. With no loud jump scares, it’s ideal for beginners. Playtime: 15–30 minutes. Monochrome visuals create quiet, creeping tension. Developed in two months by a 19-year-old student, focusing on slow, unsettling exploration.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.8%, Crime 21.9%, Faith 18.3% ★, Hidden Object 15.9%, Adventure 7.9%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Conspiracy 38.6% ★, Investigation 22%, Mystery 18%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%, Adventure 6.4%
A knowledge discovery game inspired by ancient astronaut theories. Travel across nine world regions, consult expert informants, and piece together evidence of non-human intelligence hidden in ancient civilizations. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.5%, Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Investigation 9.1%
Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.
Why similar: Conspiracy 43.5% ★, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 17%, Adventure 10%, Indie 2.7%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Cinematic 31.3%, Investigation 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Adventure 10%, Mystery 8.6%
This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.2%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Investigation 10.9%
In TRAILCAM, you are a wildlife investigator called to the Appalachian Mountains to solve mysterious missing person cases. Using trail cameras from your watchtower, you’ll uncover a sinister truth, navigating a non-linear plot full of twists. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 33.3%, Cinematic 23.3%, Investigation 19.9%, Hidden Object 8.9%, Mystery 7.6%
In the 1930's, Samuel, a man with occult beliefs is contacted by S. Stenfield, an elderly man desperate for the suicide of Alice, his daughter. Through a voodoo ritual, Samuel enters a world that only the dead can access. There he will try to recover Alice's soul... But nothing is what it seems.
Why similar: Cinematic 34.7%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Realistic 9.7%
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Conspiracy 32.3% ★, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 20.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Adventure 5.7%
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Conspiracy 31.2% ★, Crime 16.2%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.5%
A 20 minute story about a mysterious ghost and an even more mysterious journalist.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.5%, Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Adventure 8.1%
Step into the shoes of an experienced detective and uncover dark secrets while solving criminal cases. In this thrilling detective world, you'll face stressful decision-making moments, reconstruct crime scenes, and utilize cutting-edge technology for evidence analysis.
Why similar: Cinematic 32%, Crime 27.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Adventure 9%
Cinema-based detective puzzle game based on real images and open world. Beyond the interactive cinema, it is a multi-layered detective adventure where you can solve the secrets with your detective skills and deepen the investigation by doing research.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Crime 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%
