Games Like Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

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 26.5%, Point & Click 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, Investigation 8.2%, Mystery 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on character-driven investigations, sharp dialogue, and a unique, vibrant art style that emphasizes deduction.

"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 34%, Historical 16.9%, Investigation 15.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the historical Chinese setting and focuses heavily on gathering clues and logical reasoning to solve complex murder cases.

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 15.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Narrative 11.3% ★, Historical 10.5%, Point & Click 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, satisfying detective experience that relies on careful observation and piecing together evidence, much like the investigation segments in Detective Di.

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 13.6%, Historical 13.2%, Mystery 9%, Thriller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a world inspired by Chinese folklore, this game uses pixel art and puzzle-solving to explore supernatural mysteries.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective game that focuses on dialogue and investigation without the need for traditional inventory puzzles.

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 22.1%, Point & Click 15.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines pixel art with a humorous, episodic detective format that keeps the investigation lighthearted yet engaging.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Detective 20.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern point-and-click design, it features rich storytelling, character interactions, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Narrative 20.3% ★, Detective 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Historical 13.4%, Investigation 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game excels at historical mystery and globe-trotting investigation, mirroring the investigative depth of Detective Di.

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 38.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 8.6%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for deduction mechanics, requiring players to actively connect clues to form conclusions.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Investigation 13.5%, Thriller 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong narrative focus and pixel-art style, emphasizing the consequences of your investigative choices.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: As a classic pixel-art detective series, it captures the essence of investigating supernatural crimes through dialogue and inventory-based puzzles.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Narrative 13.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a compelling mystery with a strong protagonist and classic point-and-click mechanics set in a distinct 90s atmosphere.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, historically grounded mystery experience that requires players to act as a true investigator to uncover hidden truths.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Historical 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that tasks players with reconstructing a series of deaths, perfect for those who enjoy the investigative rigor of Detective Di.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Thriller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art detective game that delivers a classic noir mystery with a unique, stylized presentation.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 17%, Historical 14.8%, Narrative 14.1% ★, Investigation 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy investigation game that focuses on interrogation and finding contradictions, similar to the questioning phases in Detective Di.

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 23.1%, Dialogue Heavy 20.5%, Point & Click 17.1%, Investigation 14.2%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and character interrogation to solve mysteries in a vibrant, hand-drawn world.

Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!

Why similar: Historical 18.5%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled mystery game that leans into classic adventure tropes and deep, character-focused investigation.

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 23.8%, Dialogue Heavy 23.5%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on historical debate and logical argumentation, mirroring the dialogue-heavy, intellectual challenges found in Detective Di.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Detective 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, pixel-art noir detective story that balances atmospheric storytelling with challenging puzzle-solving.

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: Dialogue Heavy 30.4%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends detective-style investigation with logic puzzles, offering a fun and engaging narrative experience.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic whodunit mystery that captures the feel of traditional detective fiction through its structured investigation and narrative pacing.

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: Point & Click 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with a strong mystery plot and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Point & Click 17.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Thriller 9.5%, Linear 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that focuses on environmental storytelling and investigation in a remote, atmospheric setting.

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Thriller 16.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click mystery that emphasizes inventory management and logical progression to solve a dark, atmospheric case.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game features historical mystery elements and puzzle-solving that feel right at home with the genre.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Thriller 7.6%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Historical 19.7%, Point & Click 17.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized pixel-art adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, decaying world.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.7%, Adventure 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Mystery 6.6%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a complex mystery and a unique short-term memory mechanic that adds a layer of depth to the investigation process.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that features high-quality pixel art and a gripping, narrative-heavy mystery.

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: Detective 20.4%, Narrative 17.5% ★, Investigation 17.2%, Thriller 9.7%, Point & Click 9.5%

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 29%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Historical 15%, Investigation 12.2%, Adventure 9.9%

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion.

Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Historical 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Thriller 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%, Mystery 8.4%

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: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?

Why similar: Investigation 21.7%, Point & Click 19.9%, Thriller 13.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 21.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Mystery 7.9%

A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 18.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 7.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%

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 29%, Historical 19.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Narrative 18.2% ★, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间，科举省试方毕，汴京国子监突发连环命案，遇害者死状惊悚离奇，如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博，通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局，找出案件背后的骇人真相……

Why similar: Historical 35.7%, Detective 23.5%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Point & Click 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Mystery 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Narrative 24.3% ★, Detective 18%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 7.1%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Thriller 12.7%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 8.8%

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: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 17.7%, Narrative 12.5% ★, Historical 11.4%, Mystery 7.9%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 9.8%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 24.2%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

An oriental narrative mystery. The story branches upon your choices. The dice lies.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Historical 21%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Point & Click 21.1%, Investigation 17.1%, Story Rich 8.3%, Mystery 8.2%

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 31%, Point & Click 23%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.5%

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Detective 9.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 9.1%, Investigation 8.9%, Adventure 7.7%

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Investigation 24.3%, Point & Click 23.7%, Mystery 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...

Why similar: Historical 43.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Adventure 4.3%

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Dialogue Heavy 23.2%, Point & Click 19%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Investigation 15.1%, Narrative 13.7% ★, Detective 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 7.1%