Games Like Burn Me Twice

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 16.9%, Conversation 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational detective experience that relies entirely on player-driven research and narrative piecing.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 48.9%, Mystery 22.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in deduction and investigative logic that mirrors the trial-based case-solving found in Burn Me Twice.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on piecing together complex narrative mysteries through environmental observation and logical deduction.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 24.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features an open-world investigation style that encourages exploring a unique setting to gather clues and interview suspects.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Narration 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Investigation 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of interactive fiction and detective work through a stylish, dialogue-heavy narrative.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Narration 10.5%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, immersive investigation experience where you must explore an abandoned town to uncover its dark secrets.

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 36%, Conversation 19.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 9.7%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a charming art style with intricate detective work and character-driven dialogue puzzles.

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Cinematic 16.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist navigating a mystery-filled town with a heavy emphasis on narrative and investigation.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Mystery 19.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game featuring a determined female protagonist solving a mystery in a small, atmospheric town.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that emphasizes story, puzzle-solving, and exploring a detailed, atmospheric environment.

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 18.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Conversation 11.7%, Narration 11%, Interactive Fiction 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a female protagonist navigating a noir-inspired mystery through investigation and deduction.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends a compelling sci-fi mystery with traditional point-and-click investigation and dialogue-based problem solving.

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16.6%, Conversation 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines investigation and visual novel elements with puzzle-solving, featuring a female protagonist in a mystery setting.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Narration 16.8%, Cinematic 12.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, story-driven adventure with intricate puzzles and a focus on exploration and historical mystery.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Mystery 18%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This detective adventure focuses on investigation and dialogue choices, allowing you to solve cases in multiple ways.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 38.2%, Mystery 22.3%, Puzzle 16.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique narrative-driven puzzle experience where you manipulate the environment to solve a murder mystery.

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 21.3% ★, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses time-manipulation mechanics to let you piece together a complex narrative mystery through observation.

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Medieval 10.4%, Magic 10%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a rich, folklore-inspired setting.

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 15%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic detective experience with a focus on investigation and visual novel-style storytelling.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Detective 29%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Magic 12.2%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy adventure features a strong focus on character interaction and solving mysteries in a supernatural setting.

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Conversation 29.7%, Detective 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on conversation and atmosphere, providing a deep narrative experience within a mystery-filled world.

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.2%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven adventure that focuses on uncovering family secrets through exploration and puzzle-solving.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Detective 26%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Mystery 21.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective series that emphasizes ghost-hunting, dialogue, and piecing together clues to solve cold cases.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Narration 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Investigation 15.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Mystery 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-rich adventure that focuses on environmental puzzles and uncovering the history of a mysterious location.

2D/3D story-adventure game

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Magic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven interactive fiction game that features a female protagonist and a strong focus on story.

Explore the shifting manor of the enigmatic Henri Villemaine and uncover the truth behind his family’s sudden disappearance. Bend reality to recreate the scenes from his diary and expose long-buried secrets. What if your role in this case went beyond that of a simple investigator?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Mystery 20.1%, Cinematic 16.5%, Puzzle 15.1%, Narration 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that uses logic and exploration to reveal its narrative layers.

Unravel a mystery: A game you can read, a book you can play.

Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Narration 16.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based mystery game that requires careful reading and puzzle-solving to progress through its narrative.

Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on first-person investigation and puzzle-solving to uncover the truth behind a mystery.

Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 26.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Magic 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

Oniria Crimes is an interactive noir novel with point & click mechanics. Explore crime scenes in a dreamlike world where objects are the only witnesses. Six cases, a hidden conspiracy. Only you can uncover the truth behind the crimes of Oniria.

Why similar: Narration 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Mystery 15%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Fantasy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-based mystery game that challenges you to solve crimes through deduction and philosophical investigation.

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Narration 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

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 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Conversation 14.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 10.9%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Mystery 22.2%, Investigation 15.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 9.1%

Ethani lost her way and ended up at the Lighthouse. Where did she come from and where should she go? Explore this fantasy Visual Novel to reveal her past and set sail once more...

Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Narration 17%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Investigation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that focuses on drama and mystery, providing a unique narrative experience.

Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Mystery 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11%

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 22.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Conversation 13.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Narration 17.7%, Conversation 17.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%

Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.9%, Investigation 24.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 29.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 9.8%

In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Cinematic 24.3%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

A mysterious woman is sitting in front of you. Who is she? And who are you? And why are you both there? Case #1472 is mystery information digging interrogation thriller game where there are more things going on than what meets the eye, but are you able to unravel what has happened?

Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Conversation 12.9%, Investigation 12%, Minimalist 10.5%

Kill the Clock is a narrative time-loop mystery adventure where you relive the same week to solve a murder that keeps changing. Customize your character, roll dice to influence story outcomes, and uncover the truth—before time resets again.

Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13.9%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 18.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Narration 17.5%, Conversation 16.3%, Investigation 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%

Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Narration 18.9%, Investigation 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Mystery 11.5%

Escape from the Cursed Convent is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a medieval girls' convent, offering a rich storytelling experience, and several gameplay styles including QTE, hunting, cooking, and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Medieval 21%, Puzzle 16.9%, Story Rich 13.9%

Inua is a narrative game in which three protagonists have their destinies intertwined decades apart in the same locations in the far north. Explore each era, collect ideas and manipulate their minds to change the course of history.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 31.6% ★, Narration 16.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9%

Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms!

Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Magic 13.8%, Medieval 12.3%, Puzzle 10.4%

~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 38.2%, Mystery 26.8%, Story Rich 22.8%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Magic 11.4%

The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Mystery 16.9%, Investigation 16.4%, Conversation 11.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

It's been 30 years since a terrible arson attack erased an entire family. Until today the culprit has been on the loose. You are sent to investigate a similar incident in this narrative exploration game.

Why similar: Indie 100%

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Fantasy 8.6%

Reconcile the twin kingdoms! As Gillian, explore two worlds and use the Magic Scrolls to discover the truth about a forgotten royal lineage.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Fantasy 18.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Mystery 14.6%

The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Narration 21.1%, Mystery 16%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, Magic 15.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Fantasy 9%

Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Narration 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%

Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 19.9%, Magic 14.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13%

Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.

Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Investigation 15%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 9.2%

Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Puzzle 9.6%