60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
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.
Chronique des Silencieux
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
ESCAPE Room: Reality
You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 11.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, JRPG 7.2%
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: Crime 20.8%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10%, Point & Click 9.7%
Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!
Why similar: Crime 17.8%, Detective 16.4%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 9%, Investigation 7.5%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Crime 20.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.3%
[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 22.5%, Crime 19%, Investigation 12.5%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 10.3%
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 21.7%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%
Criminal Expert is a detective video game that puts you under the pressure of inexorably passing time. The story contains multiple selection paths, and you ultimately decide how it ends.
Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Detective 25%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 9.6%, Visual Novel 6.4%
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: Crime 21%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.2%
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Crime 21.3%, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 10.9%, Investigation 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.5%
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 20.1%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 9.3%
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 23.8%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10.5%
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: Crime 21.8%, Detective 21.1%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.4%
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 21.8%, Crime 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 11%
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 22%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 9.4%
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 20.7%, Crime 18.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Point & Click 7.9%
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9.2%
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 20.5%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Investigation 9.3%, Visual Novel 9.3%
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 26%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%
"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Crime 15.5%, Point & Click 15%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Mystery 7.3%
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 21.4%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Anime 7.3%
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.6%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 9%, Point & Click 8.9%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 8.3%
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Detective 25.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Text-Based 7.2%, Puzzle 7%
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 19.8%, Crime 17.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Investigation 8.7%
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Crime 20.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 9.4%
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 35.4%, Crime 21.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 11.2%, Point & Click 6.4%
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: Detective 20.7%, Crime 20.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 9.5%
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 "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.4%
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 28.5%, Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 7.5%
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 27.1%, Crime 23.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 5.8%
Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.
Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Detective 15.1%, Point & Click 12.4%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Text-Based 8.8%
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 19.8%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 10.1%, Point & Click 10%, Visual Novel 9.6%
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 26.6%, Crime 26.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 6.1%, Visual Novel 5.7%
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 23.2%, Detective 17.8%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%
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 25.7%, Crime 17.7%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 8.5%
A psychological horror detective simulation set in Rainier Falls in 2005. Uncover the truth behind Adele's death by finding contradictions in the case files. Are you brilliant enough to expose the suspects' lies in a single attempt? Because you only get one chance to make an arrest.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Crime 24.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 9%
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 27.7%, Detective 21.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Point & Click 9.1%
'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 23.6%, Crime 22.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 6.4%
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 25.8%, Crime 21.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.6%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Point & Click 10.5%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 18.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 9.7%
A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.7%
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 20.9%, Crime 18.4%, Point & Click 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Investigation 8.9%
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 25.4%, Crime 24.2%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 9.3%
Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?
Why similar: Crime 21.2%, Detective 21.2%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%
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: Crime 31.1%, Detective 28%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 6.5%, Adventure 4.9%
Enter the burned crime scene and restore 8 cases from the past. The crime scene photos and records have been charred black, but as a cold case investigator, your deduction and forensic skills can reveal what happened. Search by keyword, reconstruct the sequence of events, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Text-Based 10.9%
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 30.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Crime 11.1%, Point & Click 9.1%
The Cold Cases: Remembering Jory is a story rich, investigative mystery game where your only tools are your contacts and the people you can find and get to talk to you. Read through old internet archives, pick out what is important, and solve the mystery of the 10 year old cold case.
Why similar: Crime 19%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.7%, Point & Click 8.5%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 20%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
Uncover the truth behind an idol's disappearance, weeks before her debut. Whispers of the Luminaries is a narrative-driven game that blends a classic detective story with the dark side of the idol entertainment industry.
Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Detective 19%, Visual Novel 10%, Investigation 10%, Mystery 9.6%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Crime 27.1%, Detective 24%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 9.5%, Visual Novel 7.7%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Crime 17%, Investigation 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 8.8%
多条故事线，高智商烧脑反转型剧情类RPG游戏，线索伏笔众多。
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 21%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 8.7%
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 21.7%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.6%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 22.6%, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 13.2%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 12.7%
This is the story of the time when narcotics impair the brain; the time when a father’s hallucination becomes the dawn of his family’s demise by slicing them into pieces for a sin they have not committed; the time when revenge is the only reason to live.
Why similar: Crime 43.5%, Point & Click 24.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 3.3%
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 21.9%, Crime 19.5%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 10.6%
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 27.7%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 11.4%
