60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Detective, Crime, Visual Novel.
A visual novel in the "noir story" genre, where the grit of Sin City meets the humor of The Naked Gun, the madness of Archer, and a dose of Italian brainrot!
誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
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.
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
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.
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 21.2%, Crime 19%, Conversation 15.1%, Memes 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%
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: Noir 20.2%, Detective 17.6%, Crime 17.5%, Conversation 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%
His name is Dan. He is an ordinary guy who works as a floor washer. However, soon in his life there are events that forever change his fate and push him on the path of crime... A chilling thriller in visual novel format.
Why similar: Noir 18.8%, Crime 16.9%, Memes 15.5%, Dark Comedy 14.3%, Detective 11%
Step into the shoes of Frank Sockowski, private detective, and explore the gritty world of New Drawer, a wolly unsettling and corrupt city.
Why similar: Noir 21.1%, Detective 18.6%, Parody 17.5% ★, Dark Comedy 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%
Get big laughs while you point and click to search for clues and solve mysteries with Hollywood's most deranged private investigators, Frankie and Suede. Be immersed into a cinematic experience with slapstick characters in this film noir comedy adventure.
Why similar: Noir 20%, Detective 17.8%, Dark Comedy 17.4%, Conversation 13.6%, Crime 12%
Witness to the sections of BigBoy's life sucked into a vortex of crime. Is there divine justice?This is the prologue of the story.
Why similar: Noir 25.3%, Conversation 21.1%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Text-Based 7.4%
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 26.3%, Noir 18.3%, Crime 17.2%, Conversation 15.8%, Visual Novel 11.4%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Noir 18.4%, Conversation 16.9%, Crime 16.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%
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 21.7%, Crime 18.4%, Conversation 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Memes 12.5%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Conversation 20.4%, Crime 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Story Rich 7.1%
Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game
Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Crime 18.6%, Conversation 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Noir 24%, Conversation 20.3%, Detective 15.3%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Alternate History 9.5%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Crime 24.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Story Rich 8%, Conversation 7.3%
The Copperfield Department is a text-based puzzle game where players take over the role of a social media detective. As tasked by Big Business Inc., a company controlling the country, your job is to hunt for social media accounts that could prove harmful to their image.
Why similar: Noir 17.7%, Detective 15.9%, Memes 14%, Crime 13.6%, Parody 12.8% ★
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Detective 23.9%, Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.5%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Crime 18.8%, Noir 18.7%, Conversation 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.
Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Noir 17.9%, Detective 17.1%, Conversation 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.8%
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Noir 22.6%, Crime 21%, Conversation 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 5.1%
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Why similar: Noir 22.4%, Detective 18.4%, Conversation 17.3%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%
Crack the case with Clash!
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Crime 18.3%, Noir 15.6%, Conversation 12.3%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Detective 24.3%, Crime 24%, Conversation 18%, Story Rich 3.2%
A short interlude from the world of The Slaughter.
Why similar: Noir 25.4%, Detective 21.2%, Crime 19.3%, Dark Comedy 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 9%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Noir 20.6%, Conversation 20%, Crime 19.4%, Visual Novel 9.6%
It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Noir 20.4%, Conversation 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
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 26.4%, Noir 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Conversation 11.8%, Story Rich 8.6%
You are Bixby, an agent within the bureaucratic metropolis known as the Ministry Of Order. As Lounge District's go-to detective, take a stroll through a retro-future so analog it'll make your head spin.
Why similar: Noir 30.4%, Detective 29.8%, Dark Comedy 27%, Adventure 7.4%, Casual 5.3%
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 24.1%, Crime 22.6%, Conversation 15.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Story Rich 7.5%
Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.9%, Conversation 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
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 27.5%, Crime 21.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Conversation 15.9%, Story Rich 8.3%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Detective 19.2%, Crime 19%, Conversation 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%
A turn-based Clue-inspired detective game where you get to solve a murder mystery by interrogating paintings.
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Detective 18.6%, Conversation 16.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Crime 12.2%
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 23.5%, Detective 22.5%, Conversation 18.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Detective 21%, Noir 19.9%, Conversation 16.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Alternate History 10.1%
Detective Bloodphobia is a black-and-white noir visual novel with point-and-click investigations and deduction gameplay.
Why similar: Crime 32%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Detective 12.8%, Noir 11.2%, Text-Based 10.5%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Crime 27.6%, Noir 27%, Story Rich 6%, Adventure 3.2%
POV: You are Hitler’s psychologist in 1925. Diagnose his complexes by using both Jungian and Freudian psychotherapy and attempt to heal him. Resolve Hitler's trauma and prevent catastrophe via therapy and psychology. Succeed and avoid the war and holocaust.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Conversation 19.8%, Text-Based 13.8%, Casual 7.2%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Crime 28.6%, Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Conversation 8.3%, Text-Based 7.1%
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Why similar: Noir 21%, Crime 19.4%, Detective 18.3%, Conversation 17.3%, Text-Based 7.6%
Case 0 is a short horror game where you try to escape a deranged, all consuming beast as it hunts you down.
Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Parody 28.8% ★, Crime 27.1%, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 29.9%, Detective 28.3%, Noir 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.
Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Detective 22.5%, Crime 22%, Violent 6.3%, Visual Novel 6%
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 23.7%, Detective 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Conversation 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%
Hellfire 1988: An Oregon Story is a story-rich visual novel with point-and-click adventure game elements. Featuring a 30,000 word interactive script, hundreds of story choices, challenging puzzles, and a thrilling hard rock soundtrack, Hellfire 1988 is a compelling dramatic adventure.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 19.5%, America 18.3% ★, Noir 17.4%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%
1년 전, 여중생 한 명이 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 그녀의 흔적을 찾기 위해 사건의 담당 형사는 여중생의 동급생이었던 6명의 학생을 심문하게 되는데...
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Conversation 20%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%
A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Conversation 18.5%, Dark Comedy 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Parody 13.2% ★
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Noir 22.3%, Crime 16.8%, Dark Comedy 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%
Experience a race against time written by a former forensic investigation expert. As detective JACK, you are the last hope to rescue the US President's kidnapped daughter. With only 1% battery left on her phone, use authentic detective techniques to find her before the screen goes black.
Why similar: Noir 28.9%, Crime 21.8%, Detective 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Text-Based 10.2%
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Conversation 19.4%, Noir 18.3%, Detective 15.2%, Crime 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%
The first AI detective game that doesn't cheat. Developed by a former Meta AI Engineer. Interrogate suspects using your own words to solve the murder of Harambe. Features procedurally generated cases, consistent hard logic, and a unique stress mechanic. You have 3 hours to find the truth.
Why similar: Noir 29.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Detective 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Text-Based 8.8%
A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illegal goods. Play as a Courier who—after hours—has to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. Visit various locations, collect clues, navigate branching dialogue options, and hurry as time is not on your side.
Why similar: Noir 27.4%, Detective 22.6%, Conversation 17.5%, America 15.4% ★, Story Rich 5.6%
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 24.7%, Conversation 22.8%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Noir 14.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.
Why similar: Noir 25.4%, Detective 16.7%, Conversation 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Alternate History 11.2%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Detective 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Conversation 10.6%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Crime 20.3%, Conversation 19.6%, Noir 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
A murder mystery interrogation game - where you can ask the suspects literally ANYTHING! Dive into a macabre conspiracy of burgers and billionaires, getting up-close and personal with an eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers - using voice or keyboard.
Why similar: Noir 23.4%, Crime 22.4%, Detective 20.5%, Conversation 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
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 33.9%, Crime 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Conversation 8.2%
The Baron's daughter is missing, and you are the man to find her. No problem. With your inexhaustible arsenal of hard-boiled similes, there is nothing you can't handle.
Why similar: Noir 24.7%, Crime 19.6%, Detective 14.6%, Text-Based 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
―――よい後悔を。 看守のあなたは死刑囚2名のカウンセリングを任される。 死刑までの一ヶ月、彼らと語らい信頼を深めよう。 彼らの死刑を少しでも有意義なものにするためにも。 live2Dで動く面会劇ビジュアルノベル。
Why similar: Noir 33.9%, Conversation 25.2%, Crime 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Story Rich 8.6%
An overworked office lady discovers a sludge girl abandoned in a box in an alleyway and takes her home. A poisonous and fluffy romance begins. Experience the most toxic love story the world has ever seen.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 24.1%, Parody 19.7% ★, Memes 18.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Conversation 11.9%
