60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Investigation, Story Rich, Adventure.
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.
Criminal Archives: City on Fire Collector's Edition
San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?
Echoes of Ash
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.
San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?
Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Detective 14.9%, Noir 12.1%, Narration 9.6%, Thriller 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 23.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 8.7%
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 13.9%, Noir 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 14.8%, Crime 13.2%, Noir 12.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Narration 9.8%
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: Detective 16.7%, Crime 15.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 9.1%
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 18.3%, Thriller 12.6%, Crime 11.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 9.1%
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: Crime 20.3%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%
Neon Noir is a cyberpunk visual novel with interactive mechanics. It is set in the megalopolis of New Devon in the year 2169, where large private corporations have more power than the government. The player follows the crimes investigated by Colden, a Snatcher.
Why similar: Noir 15.2%, Detective 15.1%, Crime 12%, Thriller 11%, Investigation 10.7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Crime 17.8%, Noir 16.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 9.1%
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Crime 17.1%, Detective 15.2%, Thriller 12.2%, Investigation 11.4%, 1990's 10.2%
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 17%, Investigation 13.1%, Thriller 11.3%, Narration 9.3%
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 26.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Thriller 9.4%, Crime 8.5%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Noir 15.2%, Point & Click 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 11.7%
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Thriller 12.4%, Noir 11.2%, Narration 8.9%
Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 13.9%, Crime 13%, Noir 12.6%, Narration 9.7%, Investigation 9.6%
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 22.1%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 10.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Thriller 6.8%
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 22.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Crime 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11.1%
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 23.4%, Crime 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 10.5%
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 22.2%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 10.2%
A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Noir 15.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 9.9%, Investigation 9.7%
Famed twin detectives go on a new case! They are the only people skilled enough to find out what happened to a woman that vanished in the broad daylight. But it seems like they need your help to uncover this mystery.
Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Crime 13.3%, Thriller 10.4%, Narration 10.4%, Investigation 10%
There's no such thing as a perfect crime! You have to solve a series of mysterious murders in San Francisco. It turns out that this bright city has its own dark side...
Why similar: Detective 19%, Noir 14.6%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 11.3%, Thriller 9.7%
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 21.9%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 9.6%
The line between life and death is as thin as the autumn breeze. Will you escape, or will Darkwood claim you as another victim of its harvest?
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Noir 14.5%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 11.4%, Thriller 9.7%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Thriller 14.7%, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Crime 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%
Seven murders in motion by a killer calling himself the Messiah. Interrogate witnesses, spot contradictions in their testimonies, and build a criminal profile piece by piece in this detective thriller where every word is evidence.
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Noir 15.1%, Crime 10.7%, Point & Click 10.5%, Thriller 10.4%
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 22%, Crime 19.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 11%, Visual Novel 9.1%
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 24.2%, Crime 14.8%, Noir 12.8%, Point & Click 12.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%
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 20.2%, Investigation 19.5%, Detective 19.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 11.1%
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 19.4%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 10.3%
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 23.1%, Crime 18.6%, Thriller 13.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 10.1%
Silence is a luxury you don't have. Unravel a dark noir point-and-click mystery where justice and revenge blur. You have exactly 26 moves to reach the end. In this psychological duel, are you the master of your own fate, or just a pawn in someone else’s game?
Why similar: Noir 17.9%, Detective 16%, Crime 15.2%, Point & Click 12.4%, Investigation 12.3%
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 18.9%, Crime 15.4%, Noir 13.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 9.3%
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: Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.6%, Noir 12.6%, Investigation 12%, Narration 9.9%
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 27.2%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 7.6%
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Crime 17.1%, Point & Click 11.9%, Investigation 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%
Can you solve the riddle of the disappearing visitors before you lose yourself in the gallery’s macabre beauty?
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Noir 16.4%, Crime 12.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Thriller 10.2%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Narration 9.5%, Point & Click 9%
What is the price of eternal life? Stop the atrocious ritual! Don't let evil prevail! The soul hunter will spare no one. Can you master the willpower to win?
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 14%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Thriller 10.4%
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Crime 18.3%, Detective 16.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
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 29.3%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11.3%, Point & Click 11.2%
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 20.1%, Crime 16%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Mystery 8.8%
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 20.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 16.6%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 10.9%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and survive in this point-and-click remake, rebuilt from the ground up. Solve the mystery before your demons consume you. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Noir 14.3%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 9.4%
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 18.5%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.7%
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: Crime 16.9%, Noir 16.5%, Detective 15.2%, Narration 10.7%, Investigation 9.8%
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 35.8%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 6.4%
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: Crime 18.3%, Detective 17.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Narration 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%
Nothing brings people together as well as a common grief or crime! Can you bravely confront a criminal puppeteer with no legal defense?
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Noir 12.3%, Crime 11.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.7%
Step into the shoes of a detective tasked with solving the enigmatic murder of a man whose past is shrouded in mystery! Can you solve another complicated case?
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 15%, Point & Click 12.3%, Thriller 12%, Investigation 11.2%
1799. Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre in this historical murder mystery based on the novel by Catherine Lheureux. A classic Point & Click adventure featuring an all-star French voice cast (Martial Le Minoux, Patrick Borg…) with english subtitles.
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Narration 14.9%, Point & Click 12.6%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 15.7%, Narration 11.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Crime 9.1%
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 23.8%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 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 19.6%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 10%
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Thriller 13.7%, Detective 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 9.3%
Locked inside a facility that erases memory, seven people must recover what they've forgotten to earn their freedom. Explore escape-room puzzles, piece together broken relationships, and uncover the truth behind the sins none of them remember committing in this branching path visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Point & Click 12%, Mystery 11.7%, Investigation 11%, Thriller 9.8%
"Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Thriller 12%, Mystery 8.8%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Thriller 9.5%
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Point & Click 17%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.2%
