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Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Thriller 9.8%

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 28%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Thriller 10.3%, Puzzle 8.4%

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 25.3%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Thriller 14.8%, Mystery 8.8%

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 23.9%, Crime 18.2%, Thriller 14.7%, Investigation 10.8%, Mystery 8.4%

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 21.6%, Thriller 15%, Crime 12.4%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 8.3%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Crime 18.9%, Thriller 16.2%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 8.1%

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 24.7%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 15%, Thriller 10.2%, Mystery 9.2%

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 24%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

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 37.9%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 6.1%

Sound Agent is a narrative puzzle game where you solve cold cases by listening. Use the sound device to rewind to crime scenes, listen to the sounds at the scene, and uncover truths hidden in plain sound.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Thriller 18.5%, Crime 16.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 10.6%

Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.

Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Crime 17.7%, Thriller 13.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 7.8%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Crime 16.3%, Thriller 13.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 8%

You're an Inquisitor following a trail of death. A cult is at work, your predecessor has vanished, and the region teeters on the edge of chaos. Find the truth. Uphold the Inquisition. Do not fail.

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 10%, Thriller 8.7%, Exploration 8.1%

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 20.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 14.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Anime 8.2%

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: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Thriller 12.7%, Crime 12.6%, 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: Detective 24.3%, Crime 23.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Anime 8.7%

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 26.9%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 8.8%

Arkham Detective is an immersive and captivating psychological thriller that unfolds within the eerie and otherworldly universe crafted by the master of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Crime 20.3%, Thriller 18.8%, Investigation 7%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 28.4%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8.2%

「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 37.3%, Investigation 21.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Fantasy 7.8%

Investigate the life of John Doe as he resides in his lost memories in this story-driven Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that merges Your Real Life with science fiction as it explores the Dark Limits of Alternate History and The SCP Foundation.

Why similar: Crime 20.7%, Detective 20.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Thriller 10.8%, Exploration 8.1%

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 25.4%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 12.9%, Thriller 11.2%, Mystery 8.7%

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 24.5%, Crime 20%, Investigation 14.8%, Thriller 14.7%, Mystery 9%

A first-person investigative thriller where your family is kidnapped and you must carry out various demands from the kidnapper in order to prolong their lives. However, if you are sharp, you might also uncover clues to track down their location and devise a rescue plan.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Thriller 17.2%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.3%

Uncover a chilling mystery in this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure. Search eerie scenes, solve puzzles, and survive a deadly movie come to life.

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Thriller 17.7%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

Someone committed murder in the village. The detective arrives at the crime scene. Help him find the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Crime 17.9%, Thriller 15.9%, Exploration 12.8%, Investigation 11.9%

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 28.8%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 36.2%, Investigation 21%, Crime 16.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Mystery 7.7%

A call. A secluded mansion cloaked in mystery. A family with deadly secrets. Federal investigator Scott Watkins answers a tip about a missing woman but what he uncovers inside the Monteiroz estate will change everything. Who can you trust? What really happened here How far will you go for the truth?

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Thriller 18.6%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 9%, Investigation 8.2%

Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Thriller 7.5%

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 23.3%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Anime 10.4%, Mystery 8.9%

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 24.1%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 7.7%

A British detective has vanished in Kyoto. Step into Detective Bennett's shoes and uncover a mystery that reaches far beyond the Yakuza.

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 21.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Mystery 9.7%, Thriller 8.5%

[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 29%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 30.1%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Passionate murders. Ripped out hearts. And something crawling within the walls. Find clues, gather the evidence and connect the dots in this point and click detective thriller game. Solve each murder and uncover the horror linking them all..

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Crime 17%, Investigation 13.4%, Thriller 12.7%, Mystery 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 20.5%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 8.7%, Anime 7.3%

An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 18.8%, Thriller 15.8%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 8.9%

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 25.2%, Crime 15%, Thriller 12.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Investigation 9.6%

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 26.8%, Crime 24.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 6.9%

A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8.3%

Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Crime 24.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Dark 5.8%

Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Thriller 13.1%, Mystery 8.8%

In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?

Why similar: Crime 20.3%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Anime 9.7%, Thriller 7.5%

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 33.3%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 9%

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 23.4%, Crime 21.3%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Crime 21.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Thriller 13.4%, Mystery 11.2%

As an independent police consultant, you're pulled into the hunt for a serial killer leaving cryptographic ciphers. Play as a detective, analyze crime scenes, and master real decryption methods. Your choices determine if you catch the killer and how many lives are saved.

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Crime 17.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Thriller 13.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

Step into the shoes of a detective trapped in a chilling psychological nightmare. Investigate dark corridors, examine cryptic clues, and crack intricate puzzles while an unseen tension hunts your every move. Can you uncover the truth before your sanity shatters?

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Thriller 19.3%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 30.2%, Crime 18%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

Duke Damian has been murdered! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and deduce the killer. Follow a growing trail of crimes and unravel the conspiracy tying them all together.

Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

"Your job is to write the death certificate." In 1959, a mysterious death awaits inside a grand British manor. Investigate eerie scenes and complete forensic documents, including death certificates and emergency reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.

Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Crime 18.2%, Thriller 13.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 8.1%

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 22.3%, Crime 16%, Thriller 14.2%, Investigation 11.5%, Puzzle 9%

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%, Crime 22.3%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 7.3%

A noir detective game played at your desk. Read evidence photos, CCTV footage and records, compare fingerprints and voices, and fill in the suspect matrix yourself before you accuse anyone. Juggle action points, fees and deadlines across eight cases as a criminal organization closes in.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Thriller 9.4%

A psychological detective thriller. Everyone has already decided who did it. You don't have to. Investigate a double death, question everyone who loved them, and discover how much you can trust your own mind.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Crime 17.4%, Investigation 15.6%, Thriller 13.8%, Mystery 9.4%

Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.

Why similar: Crime 33.6%, Detective 31.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 7.6%

You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Story Rich 9%, Exploration 8.3%

Spring break at Briarwood College turns lethal when a student is found dead on campus. Journalism major Chandler Chase finds himself caught in a murder investigation he never asked to be part of. Interrogate suspects, solve puzzles, and unravel a conspiracy someone is desperate to keep hidden.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 15%, Crime 10.7%, Thriller 10.1%, Mystery 8.5%