60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Story Rich.
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.
Grimtrace
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Mistmoon Falls
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.
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Noir 22.4%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 11.4%
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 20.4%, Noir 17.8%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 9.6%
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: Noir 23.5%, Detective 22.8%, Crime 14.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 10.3%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Detective 23.2%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 10.4%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Noir 23.1%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 7.2%
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%, Investigation 16%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 5.6%
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Noir 24%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 5.1%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 25.1%, Detective 24.9%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 5.8%
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 21.8%, Investigation 16%, Noir 13.4%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 10.4%
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 27.2%, Noir 26.3%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 7.3%, Crime 6.7%
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 23.4%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Noir 12.8%
Black File is a story-driven detective simulator set in Istanbul. Investigate crime scenes, inspect evidence, connect clues, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth behind a file that should have stayed closed.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Noir 18.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 11%, Crime 8.2%
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 27.5%, Crime 17%, Mystery 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Investigation 12.1%
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 25.6%, Noir 21%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 10.3%
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 32.1%, Investigation 23.1%, Noir 17.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
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 27.6%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 16.1%, Noir 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 29.4%, Detective 21.6%, Investigation 8.9%, Crime 8.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
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 30.5%, Investigation 19.8%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Noir 8%
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 19.9%, Noir 19.5%, Crime 11.6%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.6%
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Noir 16.2%, Crime 11.2%, Mystery 10%
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 22.9%, Noir 17.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Adventure 6.5%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 20.6%, Noir 18.6%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 11.2%
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 28.9%, Noir 18.6%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%
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 33.8%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Crime 9.1%, Adventure 6.1%
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 24.9%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 8.3%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Noir 19.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 9.5%, Crime 8.4%
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
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%
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%, Noir 19.3%, Investigation 14.5%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 9.2%
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 25.9%, Investigation 17%, Crime 15.7%, Noir 14.7%, Mystery 11.2%
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%, Noir 22.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Crime 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%
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%, Investigation 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 11.4%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 24.5%, Detective 24%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 4.5%
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 30.8%, Investigation 19.5%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 5.7%
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Why similar: Noir 19%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 8.4%
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: Detective 21.6%, Noir 19.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Crime 13.3%, Adventure 10.8%
[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 30.6%, Investigation 22%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Choices Matter 5.2%
Dust, blood, and lies. Salvation’s Edge, 1899 — a dying town where you’re a killer, a thief, and a fraud — handed a dead man’s badge and told to solve a murder. Do they deserve redemption? Do you? Or will everyone forever be MARKED?
Why similar: Noir 23.4%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 9%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Noir 31.5%, Detective 26.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Crime 13.1%, Adventure 5.5%
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 23.4%, Noir 16.3%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 10.7%
Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.
Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Detective 21.3%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 10.1%
「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！
Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 7.7%, Adventure 7%
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Noir 20.4%, Crime 14.9%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 10.6%
A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.
Why similar: Noir 27.4%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 11.9%
Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Noir 21.6%, Investigation 17.9%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 13%
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 32.3%, Crime 22%, Mystery 18.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Puzzle 5.4%
A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Noir 18.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%
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 29.3%, Noir 25%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 22.6%, Crime 18.4%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 6.6%
Truth hides in the details. Investigate crime scenes, photograph evidence, analyze case files, and search the police database. Connect clues on the detective board, return to locations when something does not add up, and identify the culprit in each standalone case.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 20.3%, Noir 20.1%, Crime 17.5%, Mystery 7.1%
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Noir 17.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 11.4%, Mystery 10.5%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Noir 15.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 6%, Puzzle 5.6%
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 30.6%, Investigation 21.3%, Noir 19.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Noir 19.7%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%
A 3D psychological detective thriller in a radical film noir style. Explore immersive environments, examine clues from every angle, and connect your evidence on a deduction board to solve a dark conspiracy. Use your pure logic to untangle the truth.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Noir 23.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 10.8%
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: Noir 21.4%, Detective 20.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 9.5%
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 29.7%, Investigation 21.8%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Adventure 6.7%
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: Detective 21.9%, Crime 21.7%, Investigation 13%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Mystery 10.8%
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 32%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Crime 13.7%, Noir 7.6%
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: Detective 21.7%, Noir 21.4%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 14%, Mystery 11%
