- #1 The Missing Threads
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[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 20.2%, Crime 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10%
- #2 Tokyo Detectives
96% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 20.6%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%
- #3 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
96% matchVery Positive88% of 4,341 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.8 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 9%
- #4 Little Locked Rooms
95% matchVery Positive89% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 27%, Investigation 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Crime 10.3%
- #5 Mohism: Battle of Words
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 25.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 9.1%
- #6 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VisualBagel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
- #7 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,611 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 23.8%, Investigation 22.7%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 10.1%
- #8 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
93% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 26%, Crime 18%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%
- #9 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
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 31.7%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 8.6%
- #10 Paper Perjury
90% matchVery Positive89% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 29.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Crime 10.9%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%
- #11 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
91% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 42.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 15.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #12 Disordered
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lumas Studio
Windows · Linux
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 23.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 8.7%
- #13 Man of Nollyn
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%
- #14 The Murder of Ava Monroe
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
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 34.8%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%, Visual Novel 7.5%
- #15 Deep Focus
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
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 34.6%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #16 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
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 31.1%, Investigation 20.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #17 Grimtrace
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoodaThunk Games
Windows
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Noir 8.6%
- #18 Burden of Truth
85% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.7%, Investigation 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 7.8%
- #19 The Detective's Apprentice
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
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 35.9%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Crime 9.5%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #20 Star Apprentice: Dazzling Danmaku Detective
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will-o-Works
Windows
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 24.9%, Investigation 16.8%, Crime 15%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.2%
- #21 GENBA no Kizuna
83% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Gosatsu Visual Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 16.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 8.9%
- #22 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
82% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 17.9%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 6.5%
- #23 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
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 34.9%, Investigation 24.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #24 Trials of Innocence
80% matchVery Positive92% of 1,723 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 25.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 8.6%
- #25 Detective Hindsight
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 36.6%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 13%, Crime 7.9%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #26 平行线交点杀人事件
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 雨幡洞云工作室
Windows
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 33%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 6.8%, Investigation 6.2%
- #27 Fateful End: True Case Files
81% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 24%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%
- #28 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
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 26.2%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Crime 11.2%, Mystery 10%
- #29 The Wolf Among Us Remastered
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Telltale
Windows
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Crime 9%, Mystery 8.4%
- #30 Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
78% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: HappymealPub: Shinyuden
Windows
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 25.2%, Investigation 17%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 10.4%
- #31 HoloTrials: Case Covered
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VTAC GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
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 34.6%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 9.7%
- #32 In a Detective's Mind
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
Windows
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Investigation 25.6%, Crime 13.8%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 8.3%
- #33 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
74% matchVery Positive94% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
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 37.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 11.5%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #34 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Crime 9.2%, Noir 7.5%
- #35 Bleu
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Penberthy
Windows
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #36 Lilith Was Dead
76% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Heat Wave Games
Windows · Mac
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: Detective 23%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 17%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%
- #37 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
Windows
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 20.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Noir 9.4%, Crime 7.7%
- #38 泥舟と罪人
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NONALCOHOL.
Windows · Mac
A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 7.9%
- #39 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fractal Pop Games
Windows
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 31.1%, Investigation 22.3%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 7%
- #40 Murder at Ironwood Inn
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SAK70Games
Windows
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 34.7%, Crime 23.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 5.9%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #41 A Case of Fraud
71% matchVery Positive98% of 437 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 32.3%, Investigation 23.2%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #42 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CorDubiumArts
Windows
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 30.6%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #43 Ashes of Holloway Bay
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
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 31.7%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 18.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #44 The Golden Girl Case
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StickyLabs
Windows · Mac
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 33.6%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 14.1%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #45 Private Eye: The Young Heir
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 18.7%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #46 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Story Rich 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.4%, Anime 7.3%
- #47 The Duke is Dead
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows · Linux
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 39.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Crime 13%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #48 Aaron Drake: Ace Detective
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fullmetal Typist
Windows
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 24.7%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.3%
- #49 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Investigation 28%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 8.2%, Adventure 3.8%
- #50 Mistmoon Falls
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: portmantoga
Windows · Mac
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 25.3%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #51 I'M YOUR HOST
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Calligram Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 42.8%, Investigation 28.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 5.9%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #52 Demons' Timeline
67% matchVery Positive98% of 368 reviews2026
Dev: DigitalCats
Windows
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 26.8%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Crime 9.7%
- #53 Sinheritance
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: STIM GAMES
Windows
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #54 Do You Want More!?
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reno GT Young
Windows
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 18%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 8.8%
- #55 WHODUNNIT
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Don Attico
Windows
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 38.2%, Investigation 23.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #56 For Your Tranquility
68% matchMixed68% of 192 reviews2023
Dev: Gamesung Games
Windows · Mac
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 30.2%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Investigation 11%
- #57 Evidence Officer
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: KAISOU GAMING
Windows
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 24.7%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #58 Linework
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Overlyunderqualified
Windows
Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Logic 5.6%
- #59 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Investigation 22.8%, Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 12.5%
- #60 Who Killed Mr X
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ENDAI
Windows
You wake up locked up in an unknown place with 8 strangers. Who are these people ? Why are you here ? You have a bad feeling. But suddenly, the phone rings, and it's up to you : Will you dare answer and go deeper in this mysterious plot ? Will you reveal the horrible truth... and survive it ?
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.3%