- #1 Crime Scene Cleaner
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 33,834 reviews2024
Dev: President Studio
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Why similar: Crime 53%, Simulation 22.6%, Realistic 7.5%, First-Person 7.2%, Heist 5.6% ★
- #2 Scene Investigators
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,025 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Investigation 27.4%, Crime 25.7%, Detective 13.8%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Realistic 6.8%
- #3 Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 22,757 reviews2022
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.
Why similar: Crime 29.6%, Investigation 22.9%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Simulation 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #4 Case Files: Behind Closed Doors
95% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Think Ten Media Group
Windows
An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Investigation 23.1%, Detective 15%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Immersive Sim 7.6%
- #5 Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive95% of 5,389 reviews2024
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Why similar: Crime 34.3%, Simulation 13%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Detective 8.1%, Realistic 7.4%
- #6 TRAILCAM
94% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: NiceSoup
Windows
In TRAILCAM, you are a wildlife investigator called to the Appalachian Mountains to solve mysterious missing person cases. Using trail cameras from your watchtower, you’ll uncover a sinister truth, navigating a non-linear plot full of twists. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 34.1%, Investigation 24.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Realistic 5.6%, Thriller 4.8%
- #7 Cash Cleaner Simulator
92% matchVery Positive92% of 7,862 reviews2025
Dev: Mind Control GamesPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave...
Why similar: Crime 53.1%, Immersive Sim 22.7%, Simulation 15.1%, First-Person 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #8 Autopsy Simulator
93% matchMixed52% of 1,606 reviews2024
Dev: Woodland GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Autopsy Simulator is a first-person horror-sim hybrid where players take on the role of a practice pathologist and study case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic doctors, to help guide their dissection of anatomically accurate bodies to determine each subject’s cause of death.
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Realistic 15.6%, Crime 11%, First-Person 9.5%, Dark 6.4%
- #9 The Operator
91% matchVery Positive92% of 8,792 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau 81
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Crime 22.2%, Detective 15.9%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Simulation 8.5%
- #10 Anonymous Hacker Simulator
90% matchVery Positive86% of 779 reviews2024
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Why similar: Crime 35%, Simulation 23.5%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Detective 13.3%, Realistic 5.4%
- #11 Accident
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,748 reviews2021
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Investigation 29.3%, Detective 16.9%, Simulation 16.6%, Realistic 13.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #12 Hacker Simulator
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,273 reviews2021
Dev: Save All Studio
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.
Why similar: Crime 39.5%, Simulation 20.1%, Detective 16.5%, Realistic 14.7%, First-Person 4.8%
- #13 Airport X-Ray Simulator
88% matchVery Positive82% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Rainbow Lab
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Step into the critical role of a baggage security operative in Airport X-Ray Simulator. As part of the backbone of airport security, you are the last line of defense against prohibited or illegal items making their way onto an aircraft or into the airport.
Why similar: Investigation 31.1%, Detective 17.7%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Realistic 8%
- #14 For Your Tranquility
89% matchMixed68% of 193 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: Crime 34%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Immersive Sim 10.7%
- #15 Mind Diver
86% matchVery Positive95% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
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: Crime 25.4%, Investigation 23.6%, Detective 14.4%, Realistic 6.6%, Puzzle 5.1%
- #16 Profession investigator
87% matchVery Positive99% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Indie-Geek
Windows · Mac
Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.
Why similar: Simulation 28.6%, Detective 27.4%, Investigation 19.2%, Immersive Sim 14.9%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #17 Crime Simulator
85% matchVery Positive83% of 6,892 reviews2025
Dev: CookieDevPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?
Why similar: Crime 41.8%, Simulation 15.2%, Heist 14.6% ★, Immersive Sim 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%
- #18 Interrogation Simulator
86% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
Windows · Linux
Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Crime 36.4%, Investigation 30.3%, Immersive Sim 16.6%, Simulation 9.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #19 Thief Simulator
84% matchVery Positive88% of 39,595 reviews2018
Dev: Noble MuffinsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Why similar: Crime 43.3%, Simulation 22%, Heist 11.9% ★, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Realistic 6%
- #20 Unheard - Voices of Crime
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,847 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Crime 32.3%, Investigation 21.8%, Detective 16.5%, Simulation 9.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #21 Among The Whispers - Provocation
83% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: D&A Studios
Windows
More than ghost hunting—this is about uncovering the truth, deep within the estate. Study the past, gather evidence, and reveal the stories that linger between life and death. A unique investigation every time ensures deep replayability.
Why similar: Investigation 23%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Detective 12.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Realistic 8.3%
- #22 Parcel Simulator
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,778 reviews2025
Dev: Dansan Digital
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Inspect and process parcels and packages in this parcel inspection simulator! Receive and sort deliveries, examine labels for mistakes, and automate to maximise warehouse efficiency. Upgrade and expand your warehouse to build your parcel empire!
Why similar: Investigation 23.7%, Simulation 22%, Immersive Sim 18.8%, First-Person 8.7%, Realistic 8.1%
- #23 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,921 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Why similar: Crime 34.2%, Simulation 20.9%, Immersive Sim 15.2%, Detective 14.8%, Realistic 4.2%
- #24 TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
82% matchMostly Negative31% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: GRAVITY GAME ARISEPub: GRAVITY
Windows
5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Investigation 19.7%, Simulation 17.1%, Detective 12.2%, Realistic 8.9%
- #25 DETECTIVE - Rainy night
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.
Why similar: Crime 30.6%, Detective 16.6%, Immersive Sim 13%, Simulation 10.7%, Realistic 10.3%
- #26 Computer Repair Shop
81% matchMixed68% of 610 reviews2024
Dev: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Become a dishonest computer repairman, steal rams. Burn the motherboards!
Why similar: Simulation 41.9%, Immersive Sim 20%, Realistic 12.8%, First-Person 8.5%, 3D 5.6%
- #27 Clue/Cluedo
79% matchVery Positive88% of 553 reviews2023
Dev: Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out whodunit, with what weapon and where.
Why similar: Crime 31.3%, Investigation 21.3%, Detective 15.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #28 Contraband Police
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,494 reviews2023
Dev: Crazy RocksPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Simulation 23.1%, Immersive Sim 19.2%, Realistic 17.5%, First-Person 10.7%
- #29 CaseCracker3
76% matchVery Positive87% of 418 reviews2026
Dev: BlackRobe
Windows · Mac
Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Immersive Sim 20.9%, Simulation 15.5%, Realistic 11.8%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #30 French Crime Detective Game
79% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Rakame 7
Windows
The French government entrusts citizens to solve criminal cases over the internet. French Crime is a realistic and immersive criminal investigation game.
Why similar: Investigation 39.8%, Detective 23.4%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Realistic 14%, Thriller 5.7%
- #31 Keyword: A Spider's Thread
78% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2021
Dev: City From Naught Inc.
Windows
Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.
Why similar: Crime 24.5%, Detective 19.9%, Immersive Sim 16%, Investigation 15.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #32 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
78% matchVery Positive89% of 7,968 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: Crime 28.2%, Detective 28%, Investigation 24.6%, Mystery 5.2%, Choices Matter 5%
- #33 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 983 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Simulation 34.1%, Realistic 23.6%, Immersive Sim 23.3%, First-Person 14%, Atmospheric 3.9%
- #34 重返现场:真人版
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 275 reviews2024
Dev: 欢乐不二Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
游戏故事发生在东南亚某国,这里潮湿闷热,城市混杂着现代化高楼与旧街小巷,充斥着神秘与危险。玩家将扮演一名法医实习生,通过在各类案件现场进行取证、分析线索,逐步揭开案件背后的真相。
Why similar: Simulation 53.3%, Immersive Sim 25.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, First-Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #35 Creature Lab
76% matchMixed55% of 406 reviews2023
Dev: Image Power S.A.Pub: CreativeForge Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Become a mad scientist! Conduct crazy experiments, mix mutagens, breed abominable creatures, and attach monstrous body parts to them. Manage your inventory, expand your lab, and make sure your hideout is safe. Send your creations into the city to obtain salvage and test subjects!
Why similar: Simulation 40.6%, First-Person 18.7%, Dark 15.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #36 Monster Lab Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 569 reviews2026
Dev: Round 3 Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Ready to become a mad scientist? Synthesize, evolve, and command an army of unique creatures in your own lab. Manage your laboratory, master genetic essences, and dominate the battle arena in this deep creature collection simulator!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 33.1%, Simulation 28.8%, Realistic 18.9%, First-Person 10.5%, 3D 7.8%
- #37 Plane Accident
75% matchMixed54% of 303 reviews2024
Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
Windows
Become an inspector examining causes of plane crashes. Visit the crash site, gather evidence and interrogate witnesses. Explain whether the accident was caused by independent factors or human errors.
Why similar: Simulation 69.9%, First-Person 16.9%, 3D 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #38 Emergency Room Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Aerosoft
Windows
In Emergency Room Simulator, step into the role of an ER doctor: run targeted tests, treat patients, and save lives when it matters most. Experience intense shifts in a fast-paced medical environment.
Why similar: Investigation 32.5%, Choices Matter 19%, Realistic 16.7%, Simulation 15.7%, First-Person 6.3%
- #39 Mystery of the Malign
71% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 42.2%, Crime 16%, Puzzle 11.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #40 Plane Accident: Prologue
73% matchMixed69% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
Windows
Dive into the heart of aviation mysteries in "Plane Accident: Prologue." Explore realistic crash sites, analyze evidence, and solve puzzles. Unveil the truth in this thrilling prelude to the full "Plane Accident" experience.
Why similar: Detective 39.6%, Simulation 32.7%, Choices Matter 16.3%, First-Person 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #41 Electrician Simulator
72% matchVery Positive80% of 4,372 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.1%, Simulation 25.2%, Realistic 13.9%, Choices Matter 10.6%, First-Person 10.3%
- #42 Accident: The Pilot
74% matchMixed69% of 822 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Simulation 30%, Detective 21.1%, Realistic 13.6%, Choices Matter 12%, First-Person 8.4%
- #43 IT Specialist Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 422 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Team RED
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step into the world of IT! Diagnose network issues, manage servers, and repair devices while handling tasks under strict SLAs. Choose your career path, from HelpDesk to IT Project Manager. Develop real IT knowledge and climb the ranks in this realistic IT simulation!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 28.7%, Simulation 26.7%, Realistic 20.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, First-Person 11.7%
- #44 The Case of the Golden Idol
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,906 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Investigation 29.4%, Crime 21.6%, Detective 18%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #45 The USB Stick Found in the Grass
75% matchMostly Negative38% of 207 reviews2021
Dev: Marcin BorkowskiPub: BPP
Windows
A forensic challenge – find out who the owner of the USB stick was and reconstruct their story.
Why similar: Investigation 65.1%, Detective 22.6%, Puzzle 7.5%, Emotional 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #46 The Darkest Files
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 742 reviews2025
Dev: Paintbucket Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?
Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Detective 21.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Immersive Sim 13%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #47 The Last Case of John Morley
69% matchVery Positive82% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Realistic 15.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Dark 9%
- #48 Shadows of Doubt
68% matchVery Positive82% of 17,689 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 43.2%, Immersive Sim 34%, Puzzle 9.2%, First-Person 9%, Atmospheric 3.8%
- #49 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
68% matchVery Positive94% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Investigation 29.5%, Puzzle 13%, Mystery 9.2%, 3D 6.4%
- #50 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,452 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Crime 28.1%, Investigation 19.2%, Detective 18.2%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #51 Telling Lies
72% matchMixed63% of 1,322 reviews2019
Dev: Sam BarlowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.
Why similar: Crime 25.2%, Investigation 21.7%, Detective 14.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Realistic 8%
- #52 [Redacted] The Safehouse
67% matchVery Positive99% of 139 reviews2026
Dev: Heartbeast
Windows · Linux
You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.
Why similar: Investigation 48.8%, Detective 31.1%, First-Person 6%, Dark 5%, Mystery 3.6%
- #53 Sophie's Safecracking Simulator
71% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: Sophie Houlden
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Realistic 23.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #54 Mute
67% matchVery Positive96% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows · Mac
"Mutes" is a live-action mystery game. From a third-person perspective, you will make critical choices, engage in deductive reasoning to communicate for the protagonist, and perform quick-time reactions to survive a murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Simulation 21.6%, Immersive Sim 15.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Realistic 8.4%
- #55 Hacker Simulator: Free Trial
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 474 reviews2022
Dev: Save All Studio
Windows
Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top by discovering a simplified and enjoyable version of real-life hacking methods. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.
Why similar: Crime 36%, Simulation 31.2%, Detective 12.2%, First-Person 6.5%, Realistic 6.4%
- #56 Palm Cracker
67% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Petter Malmehed
Windows
Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?
Why similar: Simulation 30.1%, Detective 27.7%, Immersive Sim 21.4%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 4.6%
- #57 Zoochosis
67% matchMixed61% of 2,382 reviews2024
Dev: Clapperheads
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Zoochosis is a bodycam horror simulation game. You’re a zookeeper. Identify infected mutant animals, make a vaccine and cure them. Will you save all of them and survive?
Why similar: Realistic 19.6%, Detective 18.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Dark 9.5%
- #58 Gunsmith Simulator
66% matchVery Positive85% of 3,259 reviews2024
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a Gunsmith and unveil the great pleasure of working in your own workshop! Repair, restore and personalize guns to make unique pieces that every firearm lover will appreciate.
Why similar: Simulation 38%, Realistic 29.7%, Puzzle 16%, First-Person 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #59 The Precinct
64% matchVery Positive87% of 9,175 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
Why similar: Crime 27.7%, Investigation 21.1%, Detective 13.7%, Immersive Sim 9.4%, Heist 8.8% ★
- #60 Hacker's Journey
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 206 reviews2026
Dev: Electric Heart
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hacker’s Journey is a realistic hacking simulation game built around scenarios written by cybersecurity experts. No Hollywood hacking. Learn the tools, techniques, and tradecraft used in the wild.
Why similar: Crime 54.3%, Immersive Sim 25.5%, Simulation 19.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%