Games Like Dynasty Detective

Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.

Why similar: Conspiracy 20% ★, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 13%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%, Mystery 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 19.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Crime 9.6%

A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Dynamic Narration 13.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Conspiracy 13% ★

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 21%, Dynamic Narration 18.2% ★, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%

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 17.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.2%, Investigation 11%, Crime 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%

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: Conspiracy 16.1% ★, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Crime 9.2%

Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.

Why similar: Conspiracy 20.7% ★, Dynamic Narration 16.2% ★, Detective 15.1%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Crime 7.5%

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 20.4%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%

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 25.9%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Point & Click 10%

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 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Investigation 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Crime 9.8%

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 22.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Point & Click 10.2%, Crime 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.8%

A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.

Why similar: Conspiracy 26.1% ★, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 7.8%

Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Conspiracy 16.2% ★, Investigation 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Mystery 9.3%

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 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Crime 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Mystery 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 24%, Investigation 18.3%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Conspiracy 18.5% ★, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%, Mystery 8.3%

You play Conrad - executioner, outcast, and the last man anyone would trust to solve a murder. A handcrafted adventure steeped in Renaissance atmosphere, occult shadows and moral ambiguity. A point & click mystery in a city where truth is buried, power decides guilt, and someone is always watching.

Why similar: Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 10.6%, Crime 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 18.2%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%

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 23.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.1%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 10.9%

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: Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 12.2%, Crime 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.8%

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 26.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Crime 9.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

A humoristic point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn 2D art, comedy, and investigation. As Tango Rio, explore a tropical archipelago, meet quirky characters, and gather clues by solving puzzles in the search for your mysteriously vanished father.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 16.4% ★, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 13.2%, Point & Click 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

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: Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Detective 14.4%, Investigation 13%, Conspiracy 11.5% ★, 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 22.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 8.7%

Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Point & Click 10.1%, Crime 9.7%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 8.9%

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 26.7%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 7.8%

The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Point & Click 9.4%

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 28.8%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 9.6%, Crime 7.7%

A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Conspiracy 16% ★, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 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 24.5%, Investigation 18.7%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Conspiracy 10.9% ★

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: Conspiracy 19.4% ★, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 11.9%, Crime 9.9%

The classic award winning adventure returns in glorious 4K with fully remastered audio. Step into the shoes of intrepid tourist George Stobbart and sharp-witted journalist Nico Collard as they unravel a deadly Mayan conspiracy steeped in ancient artifacts and dark magic.

Why similar: Investigation 16.1%, Detective 14.3%, Conspiracy 13.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Mystery 9.6%

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 24.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.7%, Point & Click 9.7%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Conspiracy 25.6% ★, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Crime 10.3%

A detective noir, choose-your-own-adventure game with hand-drawn art, over 250k words, and an immersive soundtrack.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 22.8% ★, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Detective 13%, Investigation 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.6%

A classic point-and-click adventure full of mystery, humor, and clumsy mobsters. Solve puzzles, talk to quirky characters, and uncover the truth in this fully remastered detective story!

Why similar: Conspiracy 18.2% ★, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%

Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!

Why similar: Conspiracy 25.1% ★, Detective 20%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Crime 10.1%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Conspiracy 26.4% ★, Detective 17.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Point & Click 8.1%

It's time to make your choice! A whole series of crimes happens right before your eyes: a murder in an alley, your boss getting shot, abductions in broad daylight, and so on… Can you deal with it all?

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 20% ★, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Crime 10.2%, Visual Novel 8%

Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.

Why similar: Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Detective 14.6%, Crime 10.3%, Visual Novel 8.2%

WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?

Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 25%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 11%

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 20.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Crime 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%

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: Investigation 21%, Detective 20.5%, Crime 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%

A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23.8% ★, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 10.5%

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 28.1%, Investigation 21.4%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Point & Click 7.5%

Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.

Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 13%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 10.6%

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 22%, Crime 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 10.4%

Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Conspiracy 17.7% ★, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Crime 10.9%

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 19.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.8%

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Conspiracy 21.9% ★, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 11%, Crime 8.7%

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 27.3%, Investigation 18.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Crime 11.3%, Mystery 10.5%

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 23.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Mystery 8.6%

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 20.8%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 11%

The life of a detective is unpredictable and very dangerous. You never know what awaits you around the next corner and what secrets you need to unravel. But you knew what you were getting into, there's no turning back!

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 18.9% ★, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 11.1%, Visual Novel 9%

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: Detective 17.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%

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 24.4%, Investigation 17.7%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 10.6%

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%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Crime 9.2%

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 31%, Conspiracy 15.5% ★, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Crime 10.3%