60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Story Rich, Mystery, Detective.
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!
Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Mohism: Battle of Words
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!
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Drama 8.7%
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 20%, Investigation 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Crime 12%, Mystery 8.1%
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: Detective 16.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 12.2%, Drama 10.8%, Cinematic 8%
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 20.1%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Anime 9.3%, Crime 9.2%
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 24.1%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 8.6%, Investigation 8.3%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Crime 11.4%, Anime 8.4%
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 18.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 8.3%
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 20.2%, Investigation 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Crime 12.2%, Anime 8.1%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Visual Novel 16%, Drama 12.2%, Story Rich 10.3%, Anime 10.1%
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 23.7%, Investigation 19.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Crime 11.8%, Mystery 7.8%
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Drama 10.1%, Crime 9.7%
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: Detective 21.5%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Logic 6.5%
"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Drama 12.2%, Mystery 8.5%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Anime 9.1%
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 9%
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 20.7%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12%, 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 27%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Crime 7.1%
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 14.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Crime 10.3%, Mystery 9.5%
The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 19.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 9.4%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Drama 12.9%, Story Rich 8%
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: Detective 14.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Cinematic 12.4%, Crime 12.1%, Drama 11.5%
The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 20%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Crime 12.9%, Logic 10.2%, Mystery 10.2%
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 20.4%, Detective 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 10.2%
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 23.4%, Detective 18.8%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 9.5%
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: Investigation 20.1%, Crime 17.4%, Detective 16.3%, Drama 9.5%, Walking Simulator 9.2%
The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 14.5%, Logic 10.1%, Mystery 10%
The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!
Why similar: Detective 16%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Investigation 13.2%, Drama 11.7%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Drama 12.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 12.9%, Drama 8.8%, Mystery 8.5%
An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Drama 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Mystery 8.3%
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Crime 14.7%, Drama 12.6%, Mystery 11.3%
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Crime 14.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Anime 8%
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 28.6%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Crime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.6%
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: Investigation 20.1%, Crime 17.4%, Drama 11.8%, Detective 11.7%, Mystery 9%
A first-person mystery solving game, where you try to find out what happened at Syn Archives.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 20.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Exploration 6.8%
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Drama 19.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Mystery 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
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 19.8%, Investigation 14%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 7.7%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Drama 12.9%, Mystery 9.3%
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 20.2%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 8.8%
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 9.3%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 9.7%, Visual Novel 8.3%
Investigate crimes and solve them... before they happen. Scour future crime scenes, corroborate suspects' alibis, search for incriminating evidence and uncover the truth before the culprit can get away with it.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 10.2%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
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%, Investigation 18%, Crime 15.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 6.2%
Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 15%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 8.5%
The second of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Crime 14.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Logic 9.5%
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Drama 13.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 9.7%
Solve an impossible murder case in the far-flung future in this VR & Non-VR investigation action adventure! Multi-awarded title DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition contains all three episodes from the acclaimed trilogy.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 15.3%, Cinematic 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 8%
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Investigation 16.5%, Detective 16.1%, Drama 12.5%, Visual Novel 11%, Crime 9.1%
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: Investigation 15.8%, Detective 14%, Crime 13.2%, Cinematic 13%, Mystery 9.8%
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Drama 11.1%, Puzzle 8.5%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 21.1%, Crime 15.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Drama 9.1%
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 16.9%, Investigation 14.8%, Crime 14%, Drama 12.9%, Cinematic 10.6%
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 21.1%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Drama 12.4%
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Detective 16%, Crime 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Cinematic 10.1%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Detective 16.9%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 8.4%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Investigation 24%, Detective 20.4%, Crime 16.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 7.9%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Cinematic 13.7%, Drama 12.5%, Puzzle 6.6%
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 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Drama 8.4%
This is an AVG game that involves reasoning and decryption. He Zhou has 7 different personalities, which alternate seven days a week. Players will play as a detective and deduce the truth behind the horrifying cases surrounding He Zhou through the diary he left behind.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Drama 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 9.3%
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: Investigation 23.1%, Detective 15.8%, Cinematic 15.2%, Drama 10.8%, Story Rich 9.1%
