60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Adventure.
From a single bone to a name and the truth. A forensic mystery adventure where every case starts with the evidence. Search crime scenes, analyze bones, outwit lying witnesses, and close all 7 cases with your brilliant colleagues — plus 5 minigames and one very good dog. Hand-drawn comic-book style.
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.
The Missing Threads
[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.
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 22.3%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11%
[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 22.4%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.6%
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 19.6%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.2%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 10.8%
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 22.7%, Detective 20.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 10.7%
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: Crime 17%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 8.6%
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 23.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 9%
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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13%, Crime 11.8%, Point & Click 8.5%
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: Crime 21.8%, Investigation 19.7%, Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 12%
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 34%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 4.9%
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 22.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 11%
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 19.9%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 18.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Cozy 11%
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 23.2%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%
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: Crime 16.8%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 9%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 11.1%
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 20.2%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 12.1%
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 24.4%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 9.2%
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 27.9%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Point & Click 10.1%
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 24.7%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 9.3%
"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 30.7%, Crime 15.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 8.4%
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%, Crime 17.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Point & Click 9.7%
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Detective 18.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 10.4%
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 27.3%, Crime 23.1%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 7.9%
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 23.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 13.5%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.1%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 25%, Crime 24.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%
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 18.5%, Crime 17.8%, Detective 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 14.1%
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 22.6%, Crime 20%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 21.2%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 10%
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 20%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 10.8%
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Detective 23.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Point & Click 10.2%
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 22%, Crime 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Point & Click 9.9%, Mystery 9.7%
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Mystery 15%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Crime 12.1%, Point & Click 6.9%
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 20.7%, Crime 18.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 10.3%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 11%, Adventure 5.1%
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 25.2%, Crime 23.5%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 7.3%
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 19.9%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%
Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!
Why similar: Crime 21%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 7.9%
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 21.7%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 8.8%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Crime 10.7%, Point & Click 7.2%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 7%
Lu Yan has 9 days to find the truth and bring five strangers back alive. Hours of cinematic video — surveillance, dashcam, interrogations — are the evidence you study; a punishing board demands you connect 130+ clues and 70+ deductions by hand. Stuck? Spend Intuition. 6–8 hours.
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Detective 22.7%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 4.4%
A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 10.5%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Point & Click 8.4%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
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: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 9.7%
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 21%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 11.3%, Point & Click 10%
Uncover the truth behind an idol's disappearance, weeks before her highly anticipated debut. Whispers of the Luminaries is a narrative-driven game that blends a classic detective story with the dark side of the idol entertainment industry.
Why similar: Crime 19.5%, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 10.7%
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 22.7%, Crime 21.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 10.7%
As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 8.9%
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Investigation 21.5%, Crime 20.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 9.7%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 12.3%
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 28%, Investigation 20.7%, Crime 16.7%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 7.8%
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Crime 27.3%, Detective 24.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 4.6%
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: Crime 20.7%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
In New York, private detective Ikeda Sen happens upon the enigmatic Lila shortly before his client, Walton, hands him a strange device. And in Japan, Izumozaki Neneko stumbles upon a corpse by the canal on her way to school. Two unrelated stories unfold, intersecting in bizarre and unexpected ways.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 20.8%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Comic Book 9.9%
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 21.2%, Investigation 15.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Mystery 13.6%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 7.6%
