Games Like Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze

Equipped with a tool box full of gears, belts, and electric wires, you build and repair crazy contraptions. Each machine you fix brings you closer to becoming a true Machineer, and prepares you for your next challenge: the Vehicle Workshop, where you can design, drive, and refine your own car!

Why similar: Steampunk 74.5% ★, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.

Why similar: Steampunk 28.9% ★, Detective 15.2%, Crime 13.5%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Adventure 6.4%

“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.

Why similar: Steampunk 38.1% ★, Detective 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Adventure 7.4%

A steampunk visual novel and puzzle game set in Permia - a world in the depths of an ice age. Dougal, a wandering alchemist, must compete against several eccentric individuals for the ultimate treasure.

Why similar: Steampunk 38.8% ★, Visual Novel 13.5%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Comedy 5.9%

1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. Travel by airship, submarine, mechanical camel, steam-train and more. Race other players and a clock that never stops in TIME Magazine's Game of 2014.

Why similar: Steampunk 34.8% ★, Choices Matter 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%

As a future seer, you know exactly who you're going to spend the rest of your life with. Unfortunately, it seems convincing them on that matter might not be so simple. Come to enjoy the journey in this amusing, exciting, and touching Visual Novel.

Why similar: Steampunk 34.1% ★, Visual Novel 19.9%, Multiple Endings 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 8.3%

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 27.4%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 7.7%, Comedy 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%

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: Steampunk 32% ★, Detective 21%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 7%, Adventure 5.8%

Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Crime 15.2%, Detective 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%

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 26.8%, Crime 23.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.1%

《The Shackles Holder #735》 is a female-oriented text-based game set in a steampunk world. On November 30, 1875, Police Chief Temis, known for his 100% case clearance rate, was transferred to the crime-ridden city of Nineveh.

Why similar: Steampunk 52.3% ★, Crime 20.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%, Visual Novel 3.9%

Inspired by Danganronpa and Ace Attorney series, Final Frame is a murder mystery Visual Novel set in modern Japan.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Adventure 13.4%, Detective 11%, Crime 10.5%, Indie 10.1%

The Pirate Princess must infiltrate a memorial to steal an orb with the power to control nature: Ecosphere. Will you manage to steal the precious loot?

Why similar: Steampunk 35% ★, Detective 19.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Choices Matter 7.2%

Puppet detectives Sherblock & Blockson are on the case to solve a dastardly sabotage against their favorite pub. You control the story in this madcap comedy joyride!

Why similar: Steampunk 26.1% ★, Detective 13.9%, Crime 10.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.4%

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 18.1%, Crime 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Mystery 7.7%

"Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a five noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Steampunk 15.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Adventure 9.1%

A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.

Why similar: Crime 22.5%, Detective 21.7%, Visual Novel 16%, Choices Matter 7.1%, Mystery 6.4%

Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Crime 19.6%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Mystery 7.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%

In the apocalyptic world of steampunk, detective Alice Weir investigates a serial murder case, Unfortunately, he was shot dead by a killer during the investigation, but everything was just beginning.....

Why similar: Steampunk 40.6% ★, Detective 17.4%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 5.3%

Unravel the secrets of the Bariton mansion! Take on the mantle of detective in the role of Lucas Usher, and solve the riddles plaguing the ghosts of those left behind! Uncover their secrets and help them find salvation … or damnation.

Why similar: Steampunk 36.5% ★, Detective 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Mystery adventure game set one year after the war, following the journey of a war-veteran detective Ciella and her assistant Ricky in the industrial city of Actain.

Why similar: Steampunk 43.1% ★, Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Adventure 7%, Mystery 6%

Do you believe that parallel worlds really exist? An ordinary college student, Chen Chou, wakes up one day to find himself transported aboard a space research vessel. The strangers on the ship all claim to know him. Could it be that he has crossed over into a parallel world...

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Crime 22.1%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Mystery 8.6%, Visual Novel 8.2%

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Crime 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 7.3%, Choices Matter 6.2%

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 22.1%, Crime 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Mystery 7.1%

Journalist-turned-food critic Taryn Sharpe and her assistant/photographer George Haske are sent on assignment to France to cover the opening of Paris' hottest new restaurant, Le Roi Soleil.

Why similar: Adventure 73.2%, Casual 26.8%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 20.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Mystery 8.3%

A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters.

Why similar: Steampunk 46.4% ★, Visual Novel 16.3%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Adventure 5.6%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Mystery 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Choices Matter 7.6%

Prepare yourself to get in a fantastic world of adventure, action and fun.Prepare yourself for ZombieZoid - Zenith!Live this fantastic adventure with the little Arthur and face hordes of undead that spread through the town and help him to save his girlfriend.

Why similar: Adventure 60.8%, Indie 39.2%

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Crime 24.1%, Detective 20.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Join our heroes in a world ravished by the wars of it's past in this exciting Visual Novel experience!

Why similar: Steampunk 40.7% ★, Visual Novel 31.3%, Indie 12.1%, Adventure 7.9%, Casual 4.5%

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Steampunk 29.1% ★, Detective 21%, Adventure 11.9%, Mystery 9.1%, Indie 8.3%

Who Are You, Mr Cooper? is a choose-your-own-adventure game in the steampunk genre. The unravelling of secrets, unexpected encounters, the assembling of various mechanisms, and all this is under a chasing by a bunch of criminals!

Why similar: Steampunk 46.8% ★, Adventure 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Indie 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

Bedlamball is a goal scoring game where you change the rules as you play!

Why similar: Casual 100%

《爱与命的彼端》是一款悬疑推理AVG。游戏中你将扮演男主角路杰，为拯救恋人许琳，开始一段爱与命的离奇冒险。你即将卷入扑朔迷离的连环杀人案件，也会接触到离奇的民间传说，躲藏在暗处的阴影也注视着你，蠢蠢欲动……你必须依靠自己的推理能力找出真凶，拯救恋人。

Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Multiple Endings 21.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Indie 5%

Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.

Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Become a prosecutor in the totalitarian Nadragia. Convict criminals: use the laws and facts of court cases to get a verdict at any cost... But can you keep your conscience?

Why similar: Steampunk 31.5% ★, Detective 17.1%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

To complete this game, you will need to mobilize your logic, spatial thinking, memory, observation, ingenuity, and assiduity. The fate of Jack Reed and his son is in your hands! No chance to fail!

Why similar: Steampunk 36.2% ★, Detective 20%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 9.5%, Mystery 7%

Friends always manage, because they stick together, no matter what.

Why similar: Adventure 74.8%, Casual 25.2%

EDEN.schemata(); is a sci-fi mystery adventure game featuring hand-drawn animations and narrative devices only possible in a video game format. Investigate a locked laboratory cut off from the rest of the world. Depending on what you find out, you may change the very nature of the game itself.

Why similar: Steampunk 54.7% ★, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 8.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%

Blowhards is a long range multiplayer fighting game, with king of the hill style gameplay. The characters are colourful, the music is fun, and the chaoticness is hilarious!

Why similar: Indie 61.9%, Casual 38.1%

An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Detective 20.4%, Crime 18.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Choices Matter 9.2%

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 34.4%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 5.5%

In pursuit of coin, hired dagger Arthur finds himself embroiled in conspiracy involving the daughter of a noble House. Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Detective 9.8%, Mystery 9.4%

Featuring carefully curated 256 color palette sprites, a smashing retro soundtrack and intense action, FIGHTING SPACE brings back the glorious days of yesteryear DOS gaming – back when red meat, 33.6k modems and colossal 19 inch CRT displays where cream of the crop!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Welcome to the world of Saloon Sleuth, a 1-bit murder mystery horror social deduction visual novel. Serve drinks and gather clues, both of the recent murder and the deeper conspiracy deep in the washed up boomtown of Quicksand Town.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Adventure 6%

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 24.8%, Crime 22.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 8.2%, Adventure 4.9%

Memoir En Code: Reissue is an autobiographical game album. Designed to be experienced similarly to a music album, this short experimental game explores different bits of the author's life as a series of interactive tracks.

Why similar: Indie 100%

[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 28.4%, Crime 19.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Mystery 8.8%

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 28.9%, Crime 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Mystery 8.6%, Adventure 5.4%

Lethis - Daring Discoverers is an exploration and investigation game with a gameplay inspired by choose your own adventure books in an isometric 2D view where you can travel to unbelievable planets!

Why similar: Steampunk 48.4% ★, Adventure 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Indie 7.7%, Comedy 6.7%

Steamroll is an adventure and puzzle game with a touch of minigolf gameplay. Help the junior engineer escape a collapsing mine by solving puzzles and shooting steamballs from your vehicle to create ramps, walls, activate triggers, blow things away, and more. Can you handle the pressure?

Why similar: Steampunk 57.3% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 13.9%, Puzzle 5.5%, Atmospheric 3.8%

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 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Mystery 9.1%

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 25.1%, Crime 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Comedy 7.2%

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 29.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Crime 16.4%, Multiple Endings 8%, Mystery 7.5%

Hidden object adventure set in mystical India discovering the ancient secrets.

Why similar: Casual 100%

How far will you go to return your one and the only? Can you cheat death? Save the residents of a remote town where you ended up chance before the ancient evil takes up your soul in this creepy hidden object game.

Why similar: Mystery 29.6%, Adventure 25%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Indie 7.9%

Play as a noir detective in a dark, seductive world — investigate the Blood Moon case while making choices, uncovering secrets, and indulging in explicit encounters.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 15.1%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.3%

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 25.5%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.1%