- #1 Little Locked Rooms
97% matchVery Positive89% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 20.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Anime 9.4%, Crime 9.2%
- #2 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
96% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Investigation 15.8%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Anime 7.8%
- #3 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VisualBagel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 11.3%, Anime 8.5%
- #4 Echoes of Ash
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
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%
- #5 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 4,237 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.6 hrsMean: 54.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 21.2%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Crime 12.3%, Anime 8%
- #6 Mohism: Battle of Words
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Crime 12%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #7 Point Zero: Victoria
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
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 17.5%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 13.1%, Cinematic 8.6%, Mystery 8.1%
- #8 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CorDubiumArts
Windows
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%
- #9 Tokyo Detectives
91% matchMixed69% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Anime 9.2%
- #10 Orson, P.I.: Midnight at the Grand Hotel
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Abscure
Windows
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Crime 10.6%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #11 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
91% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 17.2%, Investigation 13%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 8.8%
- #12 Detective Hindsight
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 9%, Crime 7.1%
- #13 Paper Perjury
89% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 9.4%
- #14 The Missing Threads
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[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 24%, Investigation 21.5%, Crime 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
- #15 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 4
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 19.5%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 9.4%
- #16 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 3
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 18.6%, Crime 12.9%, Logic 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%
- #17 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.1%, Detective 19.2%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 9.5%
- #18 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
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 20.3%, Detective 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%
- #19 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 1
84% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 9.9%
- #20 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
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 26.1%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 8.9%
- #21 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
83% matchVery Positive96% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
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 13.6%, Crime 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 8.3%
- #22 Star Apprentice: Dazzling Danmaku Detective
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will-o-Works
Windows
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 19.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 14.1%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 8.2%
- #23 Eye of Nollyn
82% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 15.7%, Crime 14.4%, Puzzle 8.8%, Anime 8.1%
- #24 The Detective's Apprentice
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
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 28.7%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Crime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #25 Provisional Detective
81% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: SteefMakesGames
Windows
A first-person mystery solving game, where you try to find out what happened at Syn Archives.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 20.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Exploration 6.8%
- #26 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
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 20.3%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 8.8%
- #27 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
80% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 6.3%
- #28 The Outer Islands
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slapstick Games
Windows
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 19.7%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #29 Chrono Crimes
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Chrono
Windows
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 24.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 10.2%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #30 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[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 13.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.3%
- #31 Black Layer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Montego
Windows
You take part in testing a next-generation experimental android on a restricted floor of a research complex. But soon it becomes clear that the experiment is far more complicated, and you'll have to uncover what’s really happening here.
Why similar: Investigation 25.8%, Detective 24.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Walking Simulator 7.8%
- #32 GENBA no Kizuna
77% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Gosatsu Visual Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?
Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 8.2%
- #33 The Empty Desk
76% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: CheesecakeGames
Windows
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 17.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 14.8%, Cinematic 11.2%, Mystery 8.5%
- #34 DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition
76% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: IzanagiGames
Windows
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 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 8%
- #35 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 2
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%
- #36 Nocturnal Visitors: Book One
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miguel H. DeathPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Investigation 16.7%, Detective 15.2%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Cinematic 9.6%
- #37 The Silver Case
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,129 reviews2016
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 17%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 8.4%
- #38 Scene Investigators
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Investigation 23.8%, Detective 20.7%, Crime 16.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #39 Ashes of Holloway Bay
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
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 24.9%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #40 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Investigation 25%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Mystery 8.6%
- #41 The Occult Detective
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 326 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
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 24.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Anime 11.6%, Puzzle 11%
- #42 Deep Focus
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 25.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #43 ESCAPE Room: Reality
74% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Team Neetbytes
Windows · Mac
You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!
Why similar: Investigation 21.2%, Detective 20.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #44 Detective - The Test
71% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 22.1%, Crime 19.2%, Detective 18%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Mystery 9.9%
- #45 Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,086 reviews2024
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Anime 12.2%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #46 Trials of Innocence
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,658 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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%, Investigation 14.6%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 8%
- #47 Gray Protocol
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ctrl Z Crew
Windows
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 23.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 8.4%
- #48 Cat Detective Albert Wilde
69% matchVery Positive94% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: beyondthosehills
Windows
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.1%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 13.1%, Walking Simulator 8.6%
- #49 The Murder of Ava Monroe
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
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 29.6%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.3%
- #50 Demons' Timeline
67% matchVery Positive99% of 221 reviews2026
Dev: DigitalCats
Windows
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Crime 9.3%
- #51 Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''
72% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: ゆしま
Windows · Mac
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 27.7%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Detective 16.7%, Anime 14.1%, Mystery 9.2%
- #52 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #53 A Case of Fraud
67% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 25.8%, Investigation 23.1%, Crime 16%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #54 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 179 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 19.3%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #55 Murders on the Yangtze River
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"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 30.8%, Investigation 16.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 9.7%, Mystery 8.8%
- #56 Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: HappymealPub: Shinyuden
Windows
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 20.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 9.7%
- #57 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
65% matchVery Positive94% of 412 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
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 30.6%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%
- #58 Fateful End: True Case Files
69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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: Detective 19.8%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 9.6%
- #59 The Marsh Manor Mystery
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: castergrams
Windows · Mac
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 27.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Casual 12%, Mystery 11.8%
- #60 Man of Nollyn
66% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 21.1%, Crime 17%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%