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  1. #1 The Case of the Golden Idol
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 23.4%, Conspiracy 21.9%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 10%

  2. #2 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,907 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

    Why similar: Detective 40.5%, Mystery 16%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 9.3%

  3. #3 The Roottrees are Dead
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

    Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 15.7%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 8.4%

  4. #4 The Darkside Detective
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

    Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Point & Click 15.3%, Supernatural 14.7%, Lovecraftian 13.3%, Mystery 12.1%

  5. #5 LumineNight
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

    Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%

  6. #6 The Occult Detective
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 323 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 32.9%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Anime 13.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 11.3%

  7. #7 Trials of Innocence
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
    Dev: 猫龙游戏
    Windows
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 22.4%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%

  8. #8 Murder by Numbers
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
    Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 18.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Comic Book 17.5%, Conspiracy 12.6%, Visual Novel 8.7%

  9. #9 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 5,751 reviews2025
    Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

    Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Supernatural 16.1%, Point & Click 10%

  10. #10 Tangle Tower
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 33.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%

  11. #11 Tokyo Detectives
    91% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Anime 10.3%

  12. #12 Staffer Reborn
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 889 reviews2024
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

    Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 19.2%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.2%

  13. #13 Detective Grimoire
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 26.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%

  14. #14 Mohism: Battle of Words
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 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 26.6%, Investigation 20%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 8.8%

  15. #15 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,609 reviews2016
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

    Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Anime 13.1%, Dark Comedy 10.9%

  16. #16 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
    87% matchMostly Positive73% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows

    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: Comic Book 17.6%, Detective 17.5%, Conspiracy 17.3%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 8.2%

  17. #17 Little Locked Rooms
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 132 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 27.5%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 11.5%

  18. #18 Mystery of the Malign
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

    Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

    Why similar: Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 18.8%, Conspiracy 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 9.6%

  19. #19 Methods: The Canada Files
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 330 reviews2026
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

    Why similar: Investigation 23%, Detective 20.8%, Comic Book 18.7%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Anime 6.9%

  20. #20 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 580 reviews2026
    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 26%, Detective 20.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 9.5%

  21. #21 Occult Crime Police
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 164 reviews2021
    Dev: Eggcorn Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 21.8%, Supernatural 15.9%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%

  22. #22 AI: The Somnium Files
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 17.1%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 9.7%

  23. #23 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2021
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

    Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Dark Comedy 16%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 10.8%

  24. #24 Strange Antiquities
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,842 reviews2025
    Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

    Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Point & Click 9.8%

  25. #25 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 414 reviews2025
    Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 20.3%, Comic Book 19.8%, Point & Click 11%, Anime 8.4%

  26. #26 The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2021
    Dev: Trinitite Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

    Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Supernatural 16.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 11%

  27. #27 The Case of the Serialized Killer
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: Alexis Royce
    Windows · Mac

    Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.

    Why similar: Dark Comedy 15.3%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Supernatural 14.3%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  28. #28 Crime O'Clock
    81% matchMixed69% of 493 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

    Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 19.2%, Comic Book 17.1%, Point & Click 10.1%, Mystery 9.6%

  29. #29 The Séance of Blake Manor
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,784 reviews2025
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

    Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Supernatural 22.9%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

  30. #30 Paper Perjury
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 190 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 28.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%

  31. #31 Voodoo Detective
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
    Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 25.7%, Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 14.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Mystery 12.2%

  32. #32 The Rise of the Golden Idol
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 3,814 reviews2024
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 25.8%, Detective 24.7%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 5.9%

  33. #33 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

    Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Investigation 26.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 10.9%, Story Rich 4.9%

  34. #34 The Devilry Reservation
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2023
    Dev: GentFish
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.8%, Detective 27.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 3.7%

  35. #35 A Case of Fraud
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 29.2%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 12.2%, Conspiracy 10.9%

  36. #36 Murders on the Yangtze River
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,376 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.0 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 36.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

  37. #37 Unforeseen Incidents
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,038 reviews2018
    Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 17.4%, Comic Book 16.7%, Detective 13.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  38. #38 The Operator
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 8,099 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 24%, Detective 23.9%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Point & Click 8.2%

  39. #39 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 360 reviews2024
    Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows

    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: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Point & Click 10.3%, Stylized 8.9%

  40. #40 1997
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2023
    Dev: Hit'n'Run Digital Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Detective visual novel about mysteries of rural Russian town in 90-s, anime style.

    Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Conspiracy 17.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

  41. #41 MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Wistfulware
    Windows · Mac

    The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...

    Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.7%

  42. #42 The Real Face of a VTuber
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 276 reviews2026
    Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
    Windows

    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 32.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Anime 9.2%

  43. #43 TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
    76% matchMostly Negative32% of 104 reviews2024
    Dev: GRAVITY GAME ARISEPub: GRAVITY
    Windows

    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 23.7%, Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 11%, Visual Novel 9.9%

  44. #44 FAKEBOOK
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 732 reviews2024
    Dev: banjihagames
    Windows · Mac

    Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

    Why similar: Investigation 28.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Detective 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Point & Click 13%

  45. #45 The Murder Hotel
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Wegenbartho Games
    Windows

    Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

    Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Mystery 19.2%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 10%

  46. #46 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 385 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 36.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Anime 7.6%

  47. #47 Connected Clue
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 98 reviews2026
    Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

    Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 8.5%

  48. #48 Mindcop
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 408 reviews2024
    Dev: Andre GareisPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows

    Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.

    Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 15%, Supernatural 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Mystery 11.5%

  49. #49 YOUR HOUSE
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.9%, Comic Book 15.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Point & Click 7.7%

  50. #50 Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 176 reviews2021
    Dev: Will-o-Works
    Windows

    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 29.4%, Investigation 24.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Anime 11.1%

  51. #51 Tails Noir
    72% matchMixed67% of 3,357 reviews2021
    Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Conspiracy 18.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Supernatural 12.7%, Point & Click 9.2%

  52. #52 Daemonologie
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 621 reviews2024
    Dev: KatanalevyPub: Oro Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A short folk horror story about the Scottish witch trials. You play the role of a witch finder. Speak to the locals and sort their truths from their lies. On the last morning a witch must hang, best you know who by then.

    Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 15.4%, Supernatural 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.7%

  53. #53 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 267 reviews2026
    Dev: 戏壤游戏(Xirang Games)
    Windows

    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 29%, Lore-Rich 25.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Investigation 8.7%

  54. #54 Strange Horticulture
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 15,145 reviews2022
    Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Lovecraftian 13.2%, Point & Click 13.1%

  55. #55 of the Devil
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,193 reviews2025
    Dev: nth Circle Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Comic Book 26.2%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Anime 8.1%

  56. #56 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: Crucible Juice Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 21.6%, Conspiracy 17.9%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 12.7%

  57. #57 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Investigation 27.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 11.2%, Story Rich 5.2%

  58. #58 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 9,045 reviews2021
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

    Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

  59. #59 孤岛海妖 The Sea-demon
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2023
    Dev: 章鱼罐头制作组
    Windows

    一组侦探小队受章鱼岛主人之邀,对六年前的海妖悬案发起挑战。她们需要在二十四小时内完成调查,并各自提交一份答案。最后,出现了七种截然不同的解答……

    Why similar: Detective 25%, Comic Book 20.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 11.8%

  60. #60 Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 106 reviews2025
    Dev: Shadow GlovePub: FINE Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a heart-warming tale of character growth.

    Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Mystery 19.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

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