60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Mystery, Cinematic, Drama.
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.
Real Life: Dorm Affairs
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.
DETECTIVE - Stella Porta case
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".
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: Drama 18.1%, Cinematic 17.2%, Investigation 12%, Modern 10.8%, Crime 10.6%
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 17% ★, Crime 16.8%, Cinematic 13.9%, Drama 11.4%, Investigation 11.3%
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 20.8% ★, Cinematic 20.3%, Crime 16%, Drama 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%
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%
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 22.2% ★, Cinematic 20.8%, Crime 19.3%, Drama 12.9%, Mystery 9.6%
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 25.3%, Crime 18.1%, Drama 17.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 8.2%
--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 24.9% ★, Cinematic 16.6%, Modern 15.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Drama 11.4%
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 21.9%, Cinematic 21.6%, Crime 17%, Drama 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
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 20.6% ★, Cinematic 19.1%, Faith 12.2% ★, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%
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 22.4%, Crime 18%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Drama 7.8%
"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).
Why similar: Cinematic 24.2%, Conspiracy 18.9% ★, Crime 18.1%, Drama 13%, Modern 9.8%
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%, Cinematic 18.3%, Drama 15.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 11.7%
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: Cinematic 21.7%, Drama 19.9%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 10.2%
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 21.7%, Crime 17.8%, Drama 13.2%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Investigation 10.6%
When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.
Why similar: Conspiracy 20.6% ★, Cinematic 20.4%, Crime 16.4%, Drama 11.7%, Investigation 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 20% ★, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 12.1%, Drama 12%
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 20.3%, Cinematic 16.9%, Drama 16.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 13.6%
"The Traveller: Maries" is a highly interactive search and puzzle development game.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Drama 21.8%, Hidden Object 17.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 8.5%
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 21.6% ★, Cinematic 18.5%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 11.4%
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: Cinematic 24.1%, Crime 18.7%, Drama 16%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10.3%
"The Burial of Shortcake" is an unpredictable story. It is a new visual novel with characters which are created/designed by voice actor Nozomi Sasaki, whose "expressiveness" shines throughout her career as a performer.
Why similar: Cinematic 31.3%, Drama 24.5%, Mystery 18.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Realistic 6.7%
"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 25.8%, Crime 18.8%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Adventure 9%
Hermit Computer is a horror-puzzle game set in 2001. Deep within the Hermit Kingdom, you play as an outsider tasked with extracting critical intelligence using a secretive state-controlled computer operating system.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.7%, Conspiracy 21% ★, Crime 15.5%, Drama 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
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 25.9%, Investigation 18.7%, Drama 15.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Realistic 8.5%
A narrative noir thriller set in Kyoto. Detective Thomas Bennett investigates the disappearance of a British agent, only to collide with the Yakuza, a shadowy conspiracy, and a truth that should never surface.
Why similar: Crime 16.4%, Drama 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Cinematic 13.5%, Adventure 13.2%
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 12.9%, Hidden Object 9.2%
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 26.9%, Investigation 20.8%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Adventure 8.4%
The Soul is a story about a hunter of monsters that hide among humans. This project confidently erases the line between the player and the protagonist.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Cinematic 16.3%, Drama 14%, Modern 12.7%, Investigation 12.4%
In 1421, the seemingly peaceful Ming Empire is actually rife with undercurrents. As the capital relocation project progresses, numerous forces across the realm are beginning to stir. A massive conspiracy is quietly brewing, and the facade of peace and tranquility is about to be torn apart.
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.6% ★, Drama 18.8%, Cinematic 17.2%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 11.6%
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 27.1%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 15%, Drama 13.4%, Realistic 8.9%
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.1%, Crime 20.6%, Drama 14.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%
Immerse yourself in a fairy tale, where your actions shape the story! Become a princess, navigate the murky political landscape, forge an alliance with the Fae, or turn your back on them. Make decisions that could save your kingdom, or destroy it if you misjudge the circumstances.
Why similar: Cinematic 33.9%, Drama 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Investigation 8.8%
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 28.2%, Investigation 21.3%, Drama 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Adventure 8.9%
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Conspiracy 32.6% ★, Drama 15.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
Explore areas, collect hidden objects and take in your surroundings. You will need all of your puzzle solving skills to put together a plan to make your way through the island of Camp Enigma, solving riddles and down the many paths of mystery.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.3%, Conspiracy 21% ★, Mystery 14.3%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Drama 11.3%
A troubling missing persons case soon snowballs into an investigation of a shadowy criminal enterprise and vast conspiracies that even affect your own family. Will you be able to solve the mystery while protecting those dear to you? Will your fledgling romance survive full knowledge of your past?
Why similar: Crime 25.3%, Drama 17.3%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 15%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
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 32.5% ★, Investigation 19.5%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 5.9%
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 23.8%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Drama 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
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 23.2%, Drama 17.5%, Cinematic 14.8%, Investigation 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
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 24.2%, Crime 22.7%, Conspiracy 21.6% ★, Modern 12.5%, Drama 6.5%
Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！
Why similar: Cinematic 31.5%, Crime 23%, Drama 22%, Conspiracy 8% ★, Modern 5.2%
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 30.2%, Conspiracy 18.5% ★, Crime 13.3%, Drama 8%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
A 20 minute story about a mysterious ghost and an even more mysterious journalist.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.1%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 16.5%, Drama 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11%
*A remastered version of this game with enhanced graphics has been released. * "Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).
Why similar: Cinematic 22.9%, Crime 21.1%, Drama 19.6%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Modern 8.6%
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 27.6% ★, Cinematic 27.3%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Realistic 6.9%
玩家将扮演一名平凡的货车司机，在追寻父亲死因的过程中，刺破由技术狂热与时代巨变交织而成的阴谋之网。
Why similar: Drama 23.6%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
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 26%, Crime 18.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Drama 9.9%
A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.9% ★, Cinematic 19.1%, Drama 15.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.8%
3 years ago, Aaron was put on the path of a personal vendetta, framed for an innocent person’s death while the killer got away; now it’s time to hunt them, from both sides of the law. With Agent Aya in your passenger seat, find the man who ruined your life and don't let anyone get in your way.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.1% ★, Cinematic 21.7%, Crime 18%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.3%
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 21.7%, Crime 18.1%, Drama 12.5%, Investigation 9.7%
Kary, an intriguing suspense game where you take on the role of a brave girl who finds herself alone and her house is being haunted by ghosts. Face your fears as you explore the dark rooms and hallways, where ghosts lurk in the shadows.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.4%, Crime 22.3%, Drama 17.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 10.9%
这是一款双人合作类的互动影游。两位玩家分别扮演「秘密特工」与「商界之女」，经历一场充满挑战与救赎的冒险。1941年的上海孤岛，金融界的血案，各怀鬼胎的多方势力。你们的选择将共同影响故事走向，一起开启专属你们的乱世迷局。
Why similar: Cinematic 22.4%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, Drama 14.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... The escape island game where you venture further into the mysteries of the Gordian Society! Challenge your wits and conquer every puzzle on the Isle of Lye!
Why similar: Conspiracy 32% ★, Investigation 16.9%, Hidden Object 15.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Realistic 9%
Thirteen years ago, six girls vanished in Akihabara in the unsolved case “Akiba’s Spirited Away”. Daiki Shinjo announces a live-action game based on the incident, gathering six women who embody Akihabara’s subculture. But their story begins to seep into reality. Can AKIBA LOST be finished?
Why similar: Cinematic 28.2%, Drama 17.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Modern 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9%
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 29.9%, Conspiracy 28.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Realistic 8.5%
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 10%
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 32% ★, Hidden Object 17.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Realistic 9.6%
You play as a boy drawn into a disturbing mystery surrounding a series of disappearances in his neighbourhood. Driven by a need to prove himself, he sets out to investigate — not by chasing danger, but by studying it, recreating it, and placing himself at the centre of it.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.3%, Crime 18.8%, Drama 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Mystery 9.4%
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 28.8% ★, Drama 16.9%, Crime 14.9%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Mystery 10.8%
