60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Story Rich.
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?
Aaron Drake: Ace Detective
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.
Little Locked Rooms
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!
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: Detective 18.3%, Dynamic Narration 14.6% ★, Crime 12.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Mystery 8.5%
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 23.4%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Anime 11.2%
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 27%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
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 27.8%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 25.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Crime 10.4%, Logic 8.4%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Anime 10.8%
A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Logic 9.6%
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 23.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Crime 12.9%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 10.3%
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 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 10.3%
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%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 11.2%, Anime 8.5%
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: Detective 21.7%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 9.9%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Anime 10%
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: Detective 25.8%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Logic 11.1%
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 24.3%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 9.8%
[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 28.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%
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: Detective 22.9%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 17.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 12%
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 23%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Investigation 11%, Crime 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%
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 32.7%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Logic 9.8%, Crime 9.5%
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 32.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Logic 9.1%, Crime 7.9%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Logic 11%, Mystery 10.5%
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: Visual Novel 18.3%, Logic 16.1%, Crime 16%, Mystery 15.1%, Investigation 15.1%
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 31.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 9.4%
The Final Act is a mix of visual novel and puzzle game where you assist writer Rebecca Carter in overcoming her writer's block by crafting the perfect murder plot for her novel. Solve intricate puzzles, adjust crime scenes, and navigate immersive storytelling to uncover the perfect crime.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Dynamic Narration 19.7% ★, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 10.6%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 15.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Investigation 11.1%
Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Dynamic Narration 12.1% ★, Investigation 11.3%
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 34.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Crime 12.5%, Investigation 12.3%, Logic 10.4%
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: Visual Novel 18.6%, Logic 17.6%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 13.4%
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 23%, Crime 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 9.6%
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Dynamic Narration 18.3% ★, Crime 18%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.8%
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: Visual Novel 18.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Logic 17.2%, Crime 16%, Mystery 13%
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 28.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 16.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Logic 11.4%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 14.4%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 14%, Logic 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
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 27.8%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 15.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Logic 10.3%
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 41.4%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 5.3%
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Dynamic Narration 18.1% ★, Investigation 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%
[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 26.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Logic 11.6%, Puzzle 8.1%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 13.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 10.8%
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Logic 11.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
Game of Fitna Vol. 1: A thrilling death game visual novel set in 2030. Play as Zayn, a high school student thrown into sinister survival games known as "TEST." Fight for your life, uncover shocking truths, and face intense moral dilemmas in this mature, thought-provoking experience.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Anime 14.1%, Logic 13.3%, Mystery 13.2%
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 31%, Investigation 15%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 10.8%
A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Crime 12%, Mystery 11.6%
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 31.4%, Crime 20.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 7%, Puzzle 6.9%
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Story Rich 8.6%
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 23.8%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 10.9%
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 23.2%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Anime 10.8%
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: Detective 22.4%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 16.4%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13.6%
"Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Logic 16.4%, Anime 12%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Investigation 8.8%, Anime 8.6%
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 11.1%, Investigation 9.3%
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 12.4%
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 16.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 11%
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: Visual Novel 20.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 16.5%, Logic 16.4%, Mystery 11%
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Logic 12%
Dead Internet Theory is an interactive visual novel with social media elements. Join the Celebration of Humanity, the ultimate legally sanctioned killing game. Eighteen digital superstars. One Holy Grail. One unlimited wish. Survive the murder mystery court drama of the century!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Dynamic Narration 15.8% ★, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 11.4%, Mystery 11.4%
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Crime 12.9%, Logic 11.3%, Investigation 11.1%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Anime 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
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: Detective 20.8%, Crime 18%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Logic 9%, Mystery 8.4%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 18.8%, Logic 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%
