60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Interactive Fiction.
A narrative noir thriller set in Kyoto. Detective Thomas Bennett investigates the disappearance of a British agent, only to collide with the Yakuza, a shadowy conspiracy, and a truth that should never surface.
The Empty Desk
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.
DETECTIVE - The Motel
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
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: Narration 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Crime 11.2%, Detective 10.9%, Drama 7%
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Crime 17.6%, Detective 17.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Exploration 8%
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. Start now.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Crime 20.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 7.5%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Detective 12.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 10%, Investigation 9.2%
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: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Crime 13.9%, Detective 13.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Mystery 8.1%
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: Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Narration 14.2%, Detective 14%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 8.1%
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Detective 13.3%, Crime 12.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Mystery 8.3%
Jessika committed suicide, and it’s up to you to find out why she did what she did by prying into her digital past. What at first seems to be a job like any other quickly develops into a dark drama with twists and turns.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Crime 14%, Detective 13%, Adventure 12.5%, Simulation 9.4%
A serial killer is on the loose. Only you can stop him! In CrimeBot 2, you analyze crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and connect the clues to solve cold cases around the world. The truth is hidden in the details.
Why similar: Detective 15.8%, Crime 15.5%, Narration 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Simulation 9.9%
Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.
Why similar: Simulation 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Detective 20.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Narration 10.8%
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Narration 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Crime 12.1%, Detective 11.1%, Cinematic 8.7%
Enter a small town filled with mysteries to help Andrew Connor solve one of his own. Work your way through the past and help put it, and the people involved, to rest for good. Just remember to be careful, danger could be hidden around any corner.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Detective 17.9%, Narration 14.8%, Exploration 13%, First-Person 5%
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Crime 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Mystery 9.5%, Drama 8.7%
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Narration 15.5%, Detective 12.8%, Drama 10.5%, Adventure 8.9%
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 22.7%, Crime 20.3%, Narration 18.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 7.5%
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Narration 15.5%, Detective 15%, Crime 12.7%, Cinematic 8%
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Detective 14.5%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 8.9%, Drama 7.4%
The 3rd installment in the Case Files series. An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Crime 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Mystery 10.2%
Injection No.9 - Prologue is the first standalone episode of a psychological horror series. Investigate a decaying asylum after an anonymous tip, with only brief messages guiding you as reality breaks apart.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Simulation 23.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Detective 14.3%, Mystery 8%
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Crime 16.6%, Detective 14.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10%
The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.
Why similar: Crime 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Detective 12%, Drama 10.7%, Cinematic 9.3%
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 19.1%, Detective 14.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Investigation 9.3%
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 23.4%, Crime 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Narration 10.2%, Drama 8.9%, Cinematic 8.2%
A psychological thriller where reality and memory collide. Unravel abandonment, depression, and shattered love through mysterious tapes. Dare to face your ghosts...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Adventure 22%, Narration 19.8%, Exploration 13.3%, First-Person 6%
[Grill'd] is a dinner party detective game played from the first-person perspective of a royal investigator. Trapped in a mansion located in the estate of a fallen aristocrat, collect clues about the cases, connect them to one another, and interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Detective 19.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Investigation 7.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
Bury me, my Love tells the story of Syrian refugee Nour and her husband Majd, as Nour undertakes a perilous journey to safety in Europe.
Why similar: Simulation 33.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Narration 14.3%, Story Rich 6%
You just bought a PC, only to discover it once belonged to someone who has mysteriously disappeared. You soon realize that the key to find him may be hidden deep inside your OS, governed by a weird chatbot named Zippy. What will be your first move?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Narration 21.3%, Simulation 18%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 12%
Welcome to the Whitaker library! You are a young archivist who is invited to enter this mysterious library to explore the truth of those forbidden books. Each book is a key to an unknown world, and every reading may change your destiny... or discover a secret.
Why similar: Simulation 27.9%, Adventure 18.8%, Detective 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Drama 11.1%
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Narration 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Drama 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%
“20 Minutes” is an episodic horror game blending psychological tension and puzzles. Players race against time in a dark hotel, exploring objects, solving mysteries, and confronting the consequences of their choices.
Why similar: Simulation 24%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Detective 10.5%, Exploration 7.2%
In the Spring Festival of 2005, the blizzard in Xuefeng mountain trapped the drama troupe performing in the village. At the same time, there was a homicide during the performance. Unlike the nervous members of the drama troupe, the villagers were afraid of a more terrible existence than the homicide
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Drama 12.1%, Adventure 12%, Mystery 11.8%, Narration 11.6%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Detective 13.1%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 11%, Simulation 10.4%
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Crime 16.6%, Narration 14.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 8.5%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Crime 16.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Investigation 9.5%, Exploration 8.9%
Alex and Jade, a young couple who just arrived in Mason Ridge, decide to host a friend temporarily. One day, they receive a package intended for him and, when they open it, find something unexpected that transforms their night in unimaginable ways.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Crime 16%, Simulation 16%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%
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: Simulation 20.5%, Crime 14%, Detective 13.5%, Drama 9.1%, Cinematic 8.2%
Wits' End Labyrinth is a first-person psychological adventure game where you explore a shifting maze, solve environmental puzzles and collect personal items to uncover fragments of your forgotten past. Immersive atmosphere blending psychological tension with memory-driven storytelling.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 9.8%
The bus to the suburbs suddenly exploded, the scene was a mess, the sales staff, including all 10 people on board died. Lin Shanhai led the scene investigation team to conduct a detailed investigation and visited all the families and friends of the deceased, but the case is still no clue.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Detective 11.1%, Adventure 9%, Drama 8.4%
这一天回到了熟悉的高中教室，但这次我的身份从学生变为了老师（虽然是实习的），面对九个性格完全不同的学生，我该如何让他们在这最后一年真正的毕业继续前行？一场年轻老师与问题学生共同成长的青春舞台剧即将拉开序幕！
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Interactive Fiction 27.2%, Adventure 18.4%, Drama 9.4%, Exploration 8.2%
Step into the fantastical world of Parina and embark on an exhilarating journey through realms of magic and mystery! Sharpen your senses as you delve into this captivating hidden object adventure, where every scene is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Simulation 28.1%, Detective 11.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Narration 10%
The House in the Forest is a short, first-person exploration game about a family who moved out to go live a lonely life. You'll play as a person who got lost on the way back to his house ends up discovering clean but an abandoned house.
Why similar: Simulation 33.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Narration 11.2%, Drama 5.9%, Mystery 5.8%
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark psychological thriller set in 1990s Italy. Play as Mila, a troubled policewoman drawn into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the case unravels you must not only save her from herself, but from being swallowed by a vortex of violence and confusion.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Detective 14.9%, Crime 14.8%, Narration 14.4%, Cinematic 6.5%
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Detective 15.2%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 9.9%
a weird console message appears on your screen should you check it out or shut down the pc the choices are yours but be careful your choices will shift everything
Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 24%, Adventure 16.8%, Detective 12.3%, Exploration 7.5%
Wiped Clean VR is a story-driven crime scene cleaning game where you play as an undercover agent piecing together a dangerous conspiracy. Use specialized tools to scrub away evidence, discover secrets, and navigate dark, gritty environments in your search for the hitman, Victor Kane.
Why similar: Narration 21.2%, Crime 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Detective 6.3%
When a long-forgotten race returns for an artifact capable of controlling the destiny of the know worlds, can you find the Spindle of Fate first and save the realms from destruction?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Detective 15.9%, Narration 15.4%, Investigation 7.4%
Navigate a nightmarish labyrinth, avoid eerie entities, and uncover dark secrets in this liminality based horror game. Explore realistic levels, unravel secrets, and figure out life or death puzzles. Will you escape the madness? Brought to you by a solo 13 year old dev.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.9%, Simulation 30.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Cinematic 9.4%, Mystery 7.3%
A temporary goodbye is for a better meeting later. The full version of Escape the Den of Devils is now in full development, with more characters, longer storylines, and richer endings waiting for you to unlock. Now, click "Start Game" and let the first page of the story unfold for you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.1%, Adventure 23.4%, Drama 15%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Simulation 20%, Crime 16.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Investigation 9.2%
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: Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Detective 16.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Narration 11.8%
Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.2%, Detective 23.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Drama 7.1%
Explore the island you inherited from your grandfather. Discover the secrets and stories it holds and relive your memories in search of an answer: Why did he want you here?
Why similar: Narration 29.2%, Adventure 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Exploration 9.2%, Drama 8.8%
Barcelona, 1977. An ex-cop in a wheelchair witnesses a murder, and teams up with a young ambitious journalist to bring the truth to light. With camera, binoculars and transmitter in hand, uncover the town’s secrets from your balcony in this soul-searching detective mystery.
Why similar: Adventure 20.4%, Detective 16.1%, Crime 14.5%, Drama 8.7%, Mystery 8.4%
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Crime 15.7%, Detective 14.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 7.6%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Crime 16%, Narration 13.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Investigation 7.1%
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: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Detective 15.7%, Crime 14.7%, Narration 14.5%, Mystery 8.4%
“I Have No Change” is a first-person narrative game that immerses players in the atmosphere of a night kiosk filled with stories, melancholia, and the reflections of residents from Russia’s regions.
Why similar: Narration 19.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Drama 10.5%, Exploration 9.4%
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Crime 14.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%
