60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Mystery, Investigation.
From a single bone to a name — and the truth. A mystery adventure set in a forensic anthropology lab. Read the bones, search the scenes with your colleagues, run the experiments, and close in on the killer. Seven names waiting, 14 forensic tasks turned into play, and one very good dog.
Curtain Call in Flames
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Água Suja (Nobody Dies Here)
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.6%
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.3%
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 16.8%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 10.2%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 19%, Crime 18.1%, Mystery 11%, Visual Novel 10.5%
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 21.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 11.1%
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 16.6%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 8.8%, Mystery 8.6%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 10.2%, Point & Click 9.6%
Investigate a murder at Grimwick’s harvest festival in this hand-drawn point-and-click mystery. Question suspicious locals, collect clues, use items, and uncover the truth behind a town that insists there was no murder.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%
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 20.3%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Point & Click 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.9%
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 19.3%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 18.7%, Crime 16.4%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 10.1%
1993, just after Czechoslovakia split in two. Play as reporter Marek and investigate the death of a company director in name only. In Prague, journalist Eva pursues a case of her own. Explore locations, read documents, and uncover where their cases meet in a classic 2D point-and-click mystery.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 14.7%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 10.7%
The Cold Cases: Remembering Jory is a story rich, investigative mystery game where your only tools are your contacts and the people you can find and get to talk to you. Read through old internet archives, pick out what is important, and solve the mystery of the 10 year old cold case.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Detective 16.2%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
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 22.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Crime 13.8%, Investigation 12%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Point & Click 8.5%
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: Detective 21.5%, Crime 21%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 10%
Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Crime 11.7%, Visual Novel 8.2%
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 20.5%, Mystery 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 6.8%
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 19.2%, Detective 16.6%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 19.7%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 6.6%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%
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 24.3%, Crime 14.3%, Point & Click 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%, Mystery 9.1%
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: Detective 19.2%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.7%
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 19.5%, Crime 15.1%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.5%
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: Investigation 22.2%, Detective 20.1%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.8%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
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: Detective 16.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 14.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 19%, Crime 17.7%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 10.2%
Can you solve a murder with only your wits, cocktail shaker, and silver tongue? Last Night Last Call is a narrative detective game where you mix cocktails, interrogate suspects, gather clues, and shape relationships to solve five murders. Every customer has something to hide.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10%, Mystery 9.2%
An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 8.4%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 5.7%
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: Detective 24.2%, Crime 19.6%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 8%
A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 10.4%
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 16.5%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.4%
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Investigation 22.4%, Detective 21.4%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 10.4%
Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 21.3%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 19.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 7.9%
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 20.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.5%
A short, non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 20.6%, Crime 18%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 10.5%
"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth.
Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Point & Click 14%, Crime 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Visual Novel 9.2%
A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Crime 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Mystery 11.9%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%
Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10%
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 22.9%, Mystery 17.5%, Investigation 9.5%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%
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 24.8%, Investigation 19.1%, Crime 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 11.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Crime 18.3%, Detective 17.5%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 11.2%
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 27.5%, Crime 20.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Investigation 8.7%
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: Detective 18.2%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 11%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 20.6%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 6.8%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 17.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Detective 19.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Hand-drawn 7.2%
Detective novelist MEL Gideon, whose career is facing difficulties, receives a strange letter claiming someone is in trouble and needs her help. Intrigued, she decides to investigate. As she digs deeper, she starts to realize that her past is far more complicated than she ever imagined...
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 12%, Investigation 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
The story takes place in the summer of 2006. Mountain City Magazine received a mysterious photo, which led to a case of a missing actress.
Why similar: Crime 18%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
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 20.4%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Point & Click 11.1%
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%
Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Crime 10.4%, Point & Click 9.9%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Investigation 17.2%, Detective 15.6%, Crime 14.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 12.7%
