60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Mystery, Story Rich, Singleplayer.
Dead Internet Theory is an interactive visual novel with social media elements. Join the Celebration of Humanity, the ultimate legally sanctioned killing game. Eighteen digital superstars. One Holy Grail. One unlimited wish. Survive the murder mystery court drama of the century!
KILLA
A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?
ABYSS OF THE SACRIFICE
Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!
A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Investigation 9.5%
Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Dystopian 14.6%, Anime 14.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Dynamic Narration 15.8% ★, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 11.4%, Mystery 11.4%
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 18.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Lore-Rich 12%, Mystery 9.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%
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 17.6%, Dynamic Narration 15.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
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 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 11%
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 23.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 13.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 11.8%
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Dynamic Narration 16.6% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 10.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Investigation 10.6%, Anime 10.5%
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Anime 15.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 11%
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Point & Click 12.4%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 17%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 9.8%
In this visual novel, Maggie Crane and 15 others are invited to partake in the Isolated Society Study, where they must forge a peaceful society while attempting to outsmart each other in complex challenges. Just as the study is about to conclude, the Golding Foundation introduces a sinister twist.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 15.3%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 9.3%
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: Detective 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 10.4%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Detective 20%, Visual Novel 16%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Anime 12.5%, Point & Click 8.8%
You can’t understand them—yet. Decode the “Second Reality” through Talk, Mind Read, and Translate in an empathy-driven psychological mystery adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Detective 13.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Surreal 10.5%, Anime 10.3%
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 21.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Anime 10.8%, Investigation 10.5%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 9%
Game of Fitna Vol. 1: A thrilling death game visual novel set in 2030. Play as Zayn, a high school student thrown into sinister survival games known as "TEST." Fight for your life, uncover shocking truths, and face intense moral dilemmas in this mature, thought-provoking experience.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Anime 15.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 8.5%
The Fatum — a test of your deduction in a world of total control. Interrogate, inspect, pass a verdict. Compare visual details, analyze dossiers, and converse with residents. Your decisions write the finale — be prepared for the consequences.
Why similar: Dystopian 21.4%, Detective 18.4%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Investigation 11%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 12%, Anime 11.8%
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 23%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 11.4%, Anime 10.8%
One war. Two sides of a military conflict. Which side will you choose if you take a look at the world from both sides of the conflict? Whom will you support and whom will you destroy if some are fighting for an uncertain future, while others are for a peaceful present?
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Anime 10.9%
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Mystery 16.9%, Detective 16.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Psychological 6.5%
A desk investigation game set in a fictional 1970 communist state. Every morning, a new evidence bag arrives. Intercepted letters, coded messages, wiretap recordings. Somewhere in that paper trail is a network of names. Cross-reference. Decipher. Identify. Then decide what to do with what you know.
Why similar: Dystopian 19.2%, Dynamic Narration 15.6% ★, Detective 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Lore-Rich 9.3%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 9%
Investigate the murder of Evie Roots. Save the town from disaster. Learn the history of the Great Houses. Immerse yourself in the centuries-old history of Pineford.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Surreal 11.1%, Investigation 9.9%
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 25.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Lore-Rich 9.2%
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 26.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 11.5%, Anime 9.7%
Set in Ueno, Tokyo, where the wounds of the Pacific War have not yet healed, detective Takashiro Shugo becomes involved in a series of gruesome murders. A visual novel of love and hatred leading to obsession and madness…
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Anime 12.7%, Investigation 8.6%, Mystery 7.8%
Non-linear graphic novel in the genre of magical realism. Will the hero be able to uncover secrets, find himself and escape from danger? Or will he be lost in the streets of the City forever?
Why similar: Dystopian 26%, Detective 22.9%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Dark 5.8%
A detective noir, choose-your-own-adventure game with hand-drawn art, over 250k words, and an immersive soundtrack.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 20.6% ★, Detective 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Mystery 9.8%
A thriller and mystery visual novel about broken trust and the search for truth, when a high-school student is accused of his parents’ brutal murder. Every choice might bring you closer to the truth... or end in tragedy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.8%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Detective 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%
A single-player narrative game where you play as a quirky wannabe cowboy exploring the dystopian futuristic world for his own revenge.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Dystopian 17%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Investigation 9.6%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 10.7%, Anime 10.7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Investigation 15%, Anime 13.6%, Mystery 13.1%
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 25.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Anime 7.6%
Salvation or Damnation? Measure the worth of human souls in this psychological anime & FMV visual novel about moral dilemma! Will you allow your prejudices to call the shots? Or can you remain unbiased?
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 12.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 9.8%
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Investigation 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%
This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 12.7%, Anime 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%
和纳西妲一起，回到「过去」的须弥。真正的花神诞祭、密室中发生的「不可能犯罪」、预示着世界将毁灭的地震……在「神」不在的须弥城，你能否揭开命案的真相，探寻提瓦特世界的终极秘密，然后…与「那个人」再次相见？ 和伙伴们一起，去见证《只属于「她与花」的往日》
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Anime 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%
The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 15.5%, Point & Click 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%
Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%
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 24%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 9.7%
“喂喂，求求你啦！救救我！” ——你接到这样一个电话 发出这样的求救，给你打电话的人，是一名被监禁的少女
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Anime 14.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
Locked inside a facility that erases memory, seven people must recover what they've forgotten to earn their freedom. Explore escape-room puzzles, piece together broken relationships, and uncover the truth behind the sins none of them remember committing in this branching path visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Mystery 14.5%, Anime 13.4%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%
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 18.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 15%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Investigation 10.7%
[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 28%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 13%
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 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 12.2%, Mystery 11.4%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Anime 19.3%, Investigation 18.4%, Detective 17.6%, Mystery 12.7%
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 29.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Anime 8.9%
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 32.3%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Mystery 16%, Anime 9.7%, Investigation 7.8%
『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Mystery 18.3%, Detective 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Investigation 10%
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Lore-Rich 10.2%
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 23.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 11.8%, Anime 9.7%
A medical detective game set in the late Victorian era. Uncover the perpetrators behind an assortment of grizzly murders by examining meticulously hand-animated cadavers.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Anime 6.5%
Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Anime 17.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.6%
As a gothic detective, you solve mysteries with your colorful sidekick. Everyone you meet in this bizarre world has a peculiar disease. A unique talent, or a mere curse? You must get to the bottom of it all. Investigate murders, search for clues and complete the puzzle.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 14%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 11.5%
《推理小说的关键一定会出现两次》是一部以日常推理为核心的视觉小说。日常混沌纷乱，而“侦探”独具慧眼。带上你的好奇心吧，去和推理协会一同调查、思考，最终解开一个个轻松却不失有趣的日常之谜。
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%, Mystery 9.6%
