60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Visual Novel, Mystery, Adventure.
Ever since the incident 10 years ago, things have never been the same. As an investigative reporter, it is now your job to uncover a beastly serial killer - before it is too late. Question suspects, gather evidence, and face the past in this twisted murder-mystery.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
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!
SOLDA
In AUREX, a city where every citizen's emotions are controlled, you are SOLDA, a rookie special investigator. Armed with an emotion scanner that reads what suspects try to hide, catch the tremor behind every lie, piece the clues together, and uncover the truth.
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 32.5%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14%, Noir 9.8%, Adventure 7.4%
In AUREX, a city where every citizen's emotions are controlled, you are SOLDA, a rookie special investigator. Armed with an emotion scanner that reads what suspects try to hide, catch the tremor behind every lie, piece the clues together, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 14.8%, Noir 12.7%, Investigation 9.1%
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 23%, Visual Novel 21%, Comic Book 16.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 11.6%
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Noir 28.5%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Atmospheric 1.6%
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 21.1%, Comic Book 18.8%, Noir 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 9.7%
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 32%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 14.6%, Investigation 7.3%
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Comic Book 20.4%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Noir 14.1%, Mystery 8.8%
Step into a noir-inspired world of mystery, humor, and the supernatural in 9 Lives, a visual novel where your choices shape the story. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate branching dialogue in a stunning black-and-white art style. Will you crack the case or get lost in the shadows?
Why similar: Comic Book 20%, Noir 18.9%, Detective 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 6.8%
In this game, play as Shenming University News Department members. Explore strange incidents—no need for truth. Write compelling reports from clues; eye-catching content excites readers. As for what really happened…do readers actually care? If you care, go find out yourself.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Visual Novel 23%, Anime 11.8%, Supernatural 11.5%, Mystery 9.2%
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%, Noir 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Anime 9.4%
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Noir 18.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 6.8%
A murder mystery visual novel about catharsis.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Comic Book 15.2%, Supernatural 13.5%, Mystery 11.7%
A horror visual novel about urban legends of Russian town in 2007.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Comic Book 19.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 9.8%, Supernatural 9.1%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Noir 15.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%
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 24%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Noir 13.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Anime 9.2%
A high school detective story where an unlikely duo tackles mysterious incidents on campus. Solve strange cases with logic and courage in this suspenseful visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Supernatural 10.2%, Thriller 6.7%
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: Detective 20.4%, Comic Book 18.3%, Noir 17.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10%
A mystery adventure which is solved by using two visual features: Live Action and Illustrations.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Anime 12.4%
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Noir 23.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 8.5%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 7.1%
In this gothic point-and-click adventure, Eleanor Rosewood must confront a vampire haunting Victorian London. Gather evidence and seek help from the city’s diverse populace, each hiding their own secrets, in this atmospheric mystery.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Comic Book 17.6%, Noir 16.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.5%
A novel game with a fully voiced story about everyday or extraordinary stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Detective 15.9%, Anime 13.5%, Comic Book 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Noir 17.3%, Comic Book 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Comic Book 19.7%, Noir 19%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 6%
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 28.3%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Anime 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.4%
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 27.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Anime 9.8%, Investigation 9.2%
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 33.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 11.1%, Anime 7.7%
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 30%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 10.8%, Investigation 10.4%
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 26.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Supernatural 12.5%, Anime 9.9%
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 36.6%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
GAZE IN SHADOWS is a narrative detective adventure. In Prohibition-era Ashford, PI Zack Brennan solves five deadly cases shrouded in greed and lies. Search crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and confront corruption with hard evidence. A murder can be closed... but who will put this city on trial?
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Noir 15.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Comic Book 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 15.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 6.6%
A text-driven noir murder mystery where you literally read the room. Search for clues in the text, photograph evidence, and interrogate suspects to solve the murder of fashion icon Margot Voss.
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Noir 16.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Comic Book 13.8%, Investigation 11.3%
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 30.2%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 13.5%, Investigation 10%
Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 16.6%, Anime 7.8%, Thriller 6.7%
MASK CITY is a detective visual novel that lets you be a superhero, investigating a string of murders. Talk to witnesses, meet allies and fight bad guys. It’s a small-town story with big city spice written by bestselling author Aaron Crash
Why similar: Comic Book 31.5%, Detective 26.8%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Comedy 10.4%, Adventure 3.6%
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Comic Book 18.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Supernatural 9.2%
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 32.1%, Noir 16.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 10.6%, Comedy 5.6%
Investigate the mysterious death of an unidentified young woman, in this shocking psychological thriller kinetic novel.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Noir 18.6%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Thriller 8.2%
Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day—and ices perps by night...
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Noir 23.9%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Supernatural 8.2%, Mystery 7.6%
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Comic Book 16.7%, Noir 16.1%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Investigation 8.9%
Takemaru Abiko, creator of “Banshee's Last Cry,” the landmark mystery game that sold over 1 million copies, will release A brand-new game based on “Armchair Detective”. Search through in-game apps and Rescue YOUR sister, Hikari Takizawa, who has suddenly gone missing in Nagano Prefecture.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Mystery 18.9%, Investigation 11.9%, Adventure 10.7%
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 26.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 11.7%, Investigation 8.1%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Mystery 20.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Supernatural 7.7%
Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? Time to solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox, the amnesiac squirrel, on an adventure through 10+ hrs of story, 20+ mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned.
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Noir 18.3%, Comic Book 14.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Comedy 9.3%
The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Comedy 9.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Noir 25.2%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%
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 32.1%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 16.1%, Anime 12.7%, Lore-Rich 7.8%
As an independent police consultant, you're pulled into the hunt for a serial killer leaving cryptographic ciphers. Play as a detective, analyze crime scenes, and master real decryption methods. Your choices determine if you catch the killer and how many lives are saved.
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Noir 14.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 6.6%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 9.8%, Investigation 8.9%
A novel, a game, a judgment document, a self-confession letter. On an ordinary summer morning, the arrival of an unexpected visitor awakened the dormant memories of a small island. You will play the role of Lynn Chan, and face your "Invisible Sin" by searching for a "Non-existent friend".
Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Comic Book 11%, Adventure 5.7%
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 27.8%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Supernatural 14.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 8.7%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Noir 19%, Comic Book 17%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 10.3%
In New York, private detective Ikeda Sen happens upon the enigmatic Lila shortly before his client, Walton, hands him a strange device. And in Japan, Izumozaki Neneko stumbles upon a corpse by the canal on her way to school. Two unrelated stories unfold, intersecting in bizarre and unexpected ways.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Comic Book 26.1%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Investigation 8.5%
An occult suspense girl-meets-girl story in which a rumor-loving girl 'interviews' a serial killer.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Supernatural 21.4%, Mystery 19.1%, Anime 17%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 33.6%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 17%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 6.4%
Remedy for Personality is a visual novel that blends genres: a comedy horror with elements of detective. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of mysticism, mystery, and hidden threats, spiced up with a generous dose of witty humor.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Comedy 8.9%, Mystery 8.8%, Anime 8.5%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 20%, Anime 10.6%, Adventure 9.7%
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Why similar: Detective 47.8%, Supernatural 14%, Mystery 13.5%, Noir 12.1%, Adventure 5.1%
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 33.3%, Noir 23.2%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11%, Adventure 5.7%
