60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Puzzle, Investigation, Crime.
A corpse has been found on the beach! Explore a summery island to gather clues and uncover the truth in this mystery game, Detective Fantasia DX!
Detective Fantasia: EXCALIMURDER
EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game inspired by the sword in the stone legend. Explore an orphanage, meet weird people and solve logic puzzles, all in a colorful pixel art world. Bonus: Excalibur is the murder weapon.
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.
EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game inspired by the sword in the stone legend. Explore an orphanage, meet weird people and solve logic puzzles, all in a colorful pixel art world. Bonus: Excalibur is the murder weapon.
Why similar: Detective 14.6%, Crime 12.1%, Investigation 8%, Open World 7.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%
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 16.9%, Crime 15.8%, Conversation 12.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Nonlinear 10.1%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 18.5%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Logic 11%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 14.1%, Crime 13.8%, Multiple Endings 11%, Mystery 9.7%
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 14.7%, Conversation 14%, Logic 11%, Mystery 9.3%
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 18.3%, Investigation 15%, Crime 14.4%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Conversation 10.3%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Crime 16.8%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 12.9%, Logic 9.6%
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 27.8%, Investigation 22%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Logic 10.7%
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Crime 25.3%, Detective 22.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Logic 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%
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: Crime 19.1%, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 12.8%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Logic 10%
Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, 2.5D 10.1%
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Crime 15.7%, Conversation 12.3%, Mystery 11.7%, 2.5D 11%
An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change between seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 17.8%, 2.5D 10.2%, Nonlinear 10%, Mystery 9.6%
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 19.6%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Logic 10.7%, Mystery 9.8%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 21%, Investigation 18.4%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 10.3%
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: Crime 22.2%, Detective 21%, Investigation 15.6%, Conversation 12.9%, Mystery 9.9%
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 11.5%
The second of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Crime 20%, Investigation 19.5%, Logic 17%, Cartoony 12.9%, Mystery 9.2%
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 19.7%, Crime 17.4%, Conversation 15.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 7.2%
The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 22.1%, Crime 20.7%, Logic 19%, Mystery 11.6%, Cartoony 7%
Lost & Found is an adventure-mystery game where you return townsfolk’s lost belongings & uncover personal stories behind each item. It features a hybrid animation style that blends 2D, 3D, pixel art, & more. Gather clues, investigate locals, & ensure every lost belonging ends up in the right hands.
Why similar: 2.5D 15.7%, Investigation 15%, Detective 13.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Nonlinear 10.7%
雪山ペンションで起こる殺人事件を阻止するため、 聞き込みとパソコンで情報整理するマルチエンドミステリーADV『夜明けの影法師』！
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Conversation 14.4%, Logic 14.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Crime 10.8%
After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.
Why similar: Crime 22%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 9.8%
The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.
Why similar: Crime 17.6%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%
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 23.5%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Logic 10.6%
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: Crime 22.1%, Detective 17.2%, 2.5D 15.6%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 7.8%
The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Crime 21.7%, Investigation 19.7%, Logic 18.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 7.3%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Investigation 22.3%, Detective 20.5%, Logic 14.1%, Mystery 10.7%
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 19.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Logic 7.5%
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 23.3%, Logic 12.6%, Mystery 8.3%, Nonlinear 7.2%
The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Logic 20.2%, Investigation 20.2%, Crime 19.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Funny 7.1%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Crime 10.8%, Logic 10.6%
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 36.4%, Crime 22%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 4.7%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Conversation 14.1%, Logic 13.1%
After washing onto a private island, you soon find yourself in the middle of a murder mystery puzzle. The worst part? Everyone thinks you've dunnit! Will you be able to prove Detective Sal's innocence? Find clues, spot contradictions and solve puzzles to discover the truth and find the real killer.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Conversation 18.2%, 2.5D 14.4%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 9.3%
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 28.7%, Crime 28.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Conversation 8.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Logic 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%
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 23.8%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 14.9%, Conversation 11.5%, Mystery 9.9%
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 27.7%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 19%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 20.2%, Logic 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Mystery 11.9%
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: Crime 19%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 15%, Conversation 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 16.3%, Logic 12.6%, Mystery 10.8%
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 20.9%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Conversation 11.3%, Logic 9.7%
How did this person die?! Use your deduction skills to find out! In this first-person view detective game, you will role-play as a medical examiner through several real-life, weird cases. Inspect the crime scene to gather clues, collect intelligence, examine the corpse and perform an autopsy.
Why similar: Crime 25.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Detective 16.4%, Logic 12.7%, Conversation 10.9%
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 24.5%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 18.8%, Conversation 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%
The mysterious death of a girl on the municipal school sports field shook the small town of Sky Cliffs. Haunting days pass, and amid disappearances, paranormal activity, and ghosts, the Teen Detective Club takes on the investigation of these frightening cases.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Crime 13%, Cartoony 8.8%
Investigate Mysteries in a Detective game where AI creates everything and suspects, clues change with every case.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Crime 20%, Conversation 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Investigation 14.2%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Investigation 24.2%, Detective 21%, Mystery 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%
In 1991 Ruth Choi was murdered, it was whittled down to 6 suspects, but the case was never solved. Watch interviews, go through evidence and build your case. A game where you are never told who the killer is, unless you convict them. Use your own deductive skills to find out, who killed Ruth Choi.
Why similar: Crime 32.5%, Detective 28.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Logic 10.2%, Investigation 9.7%
In this stop-motion inspired adventure, play as detective Ambroise Niflette in the thrilling investigation of the search for the stolen bell in a mysterious village.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 17.5%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Conversation 13.3%, Mystery 9.3%
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Logic 9.5%
Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Cartoony 11%, Logic 9.9%, Conversation 9.6%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Crime 23.1%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%
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: Detective 17.1%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 16.5%, Conversation 12.3%, Logic 9.6%
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 15%, Logic 14.7%, Cute 6.7%
Resurrected through fusion with the hostile entity K.L.A.R.A., you now owe a debt to the Resistance. Explore crime scenes without quest markers, write your deductions in your own words rather than choosing pre-made answers, and expose lies during intense interrogations.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 16.1%, Conversation 12.7%, Logic 12.4%
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: Crime 22%, Detective 22%, Investigation 15.1%, Conversation 11.5%, Mystery 10.4%
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Nonlinear 15.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Logic 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
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: Detective 21.9%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 14%, Nonlinear 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 18.6%, Conversation 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Mystery 9.2%
