60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Adventure, Investigation, Story Rich.
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.
Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
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.
Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
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.
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 19.7%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 11.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
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: Conspiracy 14.3% ★, Detective 13.1%, Crime 12.1%, Investigation 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.3%
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 12%, Crime 10.7%, Historical 9.8%, Investigation 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
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 17.4%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 12%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%, Mystery 8.5%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Point & Click 15.1%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 9.3%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.7% ★, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
Criminal Expert is a detective video game that puts you under the pressure of inexorably passing time. The story contains multiple selection paths, and you ultimately decide how it ends.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%, Point & Click 8.9%
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 14.7%, Investigation 12.8%, Conspiracy 12.2% ★, Crime 11.5%, Point & Click 9.7%
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: Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 9.2%, Mystery 8%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.6% ★, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 11%, Mystery 8.7%
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 18.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Conspiracy 9.5% ★, Point & Click 8.9%, Isometric 8.3%
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.1% ★, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 13%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
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 20.7%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%
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: Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Detective 13.1%, Investigation 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Point & Click 9.1%
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Investigation 14.3%, Detective 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Historical 10.5%, Point & Click 10.4%
[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 20.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 15.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.8%
You're an Inquisitor following a trail of death. A cult is at work, your predecessor has vanished, and the region teeters on the edge of chaos. Find the truth. Uphold the Inquisition. Do not fail.
Why similar: Conspiracy 15.9% ★, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Crime 8%, Mystery 7.3%
"Your job is to write the death certificate." In 1959, a mysterious death awaits inside a grand British manor. Investigate eerie scenes and complete forensic documents, including death certificates and emergency reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.
Why similar: Crime 13.6%, Detective 13.5%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 7.9%
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 17.5%, Investigation 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Crime 12.2%, Conspiracy 11.2% ★
A Geoguessr-inspired narrative detective puzzle game set on an alien planet. As the Cartographer, you must gather and examine clues to locate missing archaeologist Abigail Lidari and uncover the fate of an ancient alien civilization.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.9% ★, Investigation 15.1%, Detective 15%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Crime 15.9%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 8.2%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Conspiracy 14.9% ★, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 12%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%, Historical 9.8%
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 16.6%, Detective 15.5%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.2%
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 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Investigation 14%, Crime 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Historical 14.2%, Investigation 14%, Detective 12.1%, Conspiracy 12.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
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 18.4%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
A classic point-and-click adventure game full of puzzles and humor!
Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Crime 10.7%, Point & Click 9.7%
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 20.7%, Crime 18.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.3% ★, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.1%
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 30%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 5.8%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Crime 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%, Historical 10.3%
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 21.1%, Crime 12.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10%, Mystery 7.2%
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Conspiracy 16% ★, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%, Crime 9.1%
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 20.6%, Crime 17.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 8.1%
Your friend is missing in the Australian outback and you must find her. Search the Internet for clues, solve mysterious puzzles and uncover the conspiracy of the vanishing hikers of Golden Valley.
Why similar: Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Crime 9.1%
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 21.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 13.4%, Conspiracy 10.7% ★, Mystery 10.4%
A hand-drawn and story-rich deduction mystery set in 1887. Pearl Lundgren is dead and two men have been arrested for her murder, but the full truth remains to be discovered, and only you can piece it together.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 12.8%, Historical 11.2%, Crime 10.5%
Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre and investigate the murder of a controversial country priest in this gripping historical detective thriller.
Why similar: Detective 15.3%, Crime 12.1%, Point & Click 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Historical 10.4%
Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 9.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Mystery 8.5%
The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.
Why similar: Conspiracy 16.7% ★, Detective 13.5%, Crime 13.2%, Investigation 12%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Crime 13.6%, Detective 13.1%, Investigation 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Point & Click 9%
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 15.4%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
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 16.5%, Crime 13.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%, Point & Click 8.5%
The classic award winning adventure returns in glorious 4K with fully remastered audio. Step into the shoes of intrepid tourist George Stobbart and sharp-witted journalist Nico Collard as they unravel a deadly Mayan conspiracy steeped in ancient artifacts and dark magic.
Why similar: Investigation 15.2%, Detective 12.4%, Conspiracy 11.2% ★, Historical 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the conversation - but who has the answers you seek, and who has blood on their hands?
Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Crime 13.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Crime 16.6%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Conspiracy 12.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
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 14.9%, Detective 14.7%, Crime 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
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: Crime 15.7%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Cinematic 8.9%
Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 12.8%, Point & Click 12.5%
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.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 14.6%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9%
A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.
Why similar: Detective 15.1%, Crime 13.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Isometric 9.9%
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 17.2%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%
Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Investigation 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Point & Click 9.9%
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 7.9%
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 14.8%, Crime 13.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 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 17.7%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.2%
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 21.1%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 15.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Mystery 8.6%
