60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Crime.
You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line
The Wolf Is Dead
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?
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 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 24.9%, Crime 19.1%, Dialogue Heavy 17.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 8.7%
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 27.6%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%
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 23.5%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
Sound Agent is a narrative puzzle game where you solve cold cases by listening. Use the sound device to rewind to crime scenes, listen to the sounds at the scene, and uncover truths hidden in plain sound.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Dialogue Heavy 17%, Crime 15.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 9.8%
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: Detective 18.4%, Crime 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 8.9%
A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%
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 18.9%, Crime 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Mystery 8.4%
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 39.3%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 5.8%
Federal Cadet is a single-player police simulation and investigation game. Start as a cadet in Pinewood, patrol the town, question witnesses and suspects, analyze evidence, and rise through the department ranks.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Crime 15.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%
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 22.9%, Crime 17.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Investigation 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Crime 25.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 5.9%
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 24.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.4%
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 32.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 10.9%, Puzzle 8.1%
[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 29%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
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: Detective 17.4%, Crime 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 8.3%
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 22.5%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 10%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
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 27.9%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
Solve online cases with 2–6 players: investigate scenes, track leads, compare notes, and piece together the truth in Red Chair where misdirection is real, but evidence wins.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Mystery 9.5%
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 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 23.2%, Crime 16%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 9.1%
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Crime 21.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 7%
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, Simulation 7.5%
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 25.8%, Crime 17.8%, Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.2%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11.6%, Simulation 7.3%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Investigation 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Story Rich 8.6%
Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Mystery 12.7%
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 26.2%, Crime 23%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 7.4%
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 32%, Crime 21.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 8.1%, Interactive Fiction 7%
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 19.5%, Crime 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Investigation 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%
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 24%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 10.4%
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 27%, Crime 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%
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 23.1%, Crime 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.3%
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 31.5%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 27.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Crime 10.8%
Do you believe that parallel worlds really exist? An ordinary college student, Chen Chou, wakes up one day to find himself transported aboard a space research vessel. The strangers on the ship all claim to know him. Could it be that he has crossed over into a parallel world...
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Crime 23.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 8%, Interactive Fiction 6.4%
Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%
After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 20%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Detective 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Investigation 10%, Mystery 9.8%
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: Detective 18.8%, Crime 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 8%
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 23.9%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 8%
Step into the role of a federal investigator and uncover the truth behind every disaster. Recover black boxes, cross-reference evidence, expose contradictions, and name the real cause before an innocent takes the fall. Every conclusion matters in this tense investigation sim full of twists.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Crime 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.2%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Crime 20.7%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 10.8%
Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
Step into a suspenseful murder mystery at a prestigious boarding school. As a new student, you must question AI-driven suspects, uncover secrets, and solve the murder before the police arrive. Your choices determine the outcome—can you find the real killer before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 9%
A short, choose your own adventure detective experience, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%
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 23.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%
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: Detective 25.2%, Crime 21.8%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
[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 27.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 9.8%
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: Detective 23.1%, Crime 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Mystery 10%
Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Crime 11.2%, Time Management 7.7%, Mystery 7.4%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Crime 21%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 6.8%
Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Crime 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
"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 37.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Crime 14.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%
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 30.8%, Crime 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 7.7%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 39.6%, Investigation 19.8%, Crime 16.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%
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 23.2%, Crime 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.2%
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 31.9%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 8.8%
Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 15.1%, Crime 11%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 9%
