Games Like 夜明けの影法師

Search Detective Patetaro is a free mystery adventure set in a shopping street in 2050. Trace patents, designs, and trademarks with young detective Patetaro, compare testimony and clues, and eliminate impossible answers one by one. All 5 episodes free. Your search query becomes your deduction.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 16%, Mystery 10%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

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: Logic 12.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Thriller 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Detective 10.9%

An evolving death game set in a bar, where getting to know its players is the only way out. Each person hides one of the game's rules. Discover them through their pasts, tastes, and finding hidden clues, then face them in an all-out discussion. Only three can survive, unless you fight back.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Logic 11.8%, Thriller 11%, Mystery 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: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Thriller 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Mystery 9%

Elena and 7 familiar faces are trapped in a room, and the only way out is to choose one person to die. Navigate social relationships and gain trust to steer the spotlight away from you, or else they just might decide you should be the one on the chopping block.

Why similar: Mystery 17%, Visual Novel 15%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Thriller 11.8%

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: Logic 15%, Mystery 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Detective 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%

A nonogram puzzle game and sci-fi visual novel rolled into one. Solve puzzles to overcome obstacles as Noah Von Sterne struggles to save his colony and reunite his family, or unwind and sharpen your mind with our relaxing Picture, Random, and ASMR Modes.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Dialogue Heavy 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Logic 9.3%

『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Mystery 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Adventure 8.8%

Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.

Why similar: Mystery 14.3%, Logic 13.8%, Detective 11%, Psychological 8.4%, Crime 7.8%

A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Detective 8.6%

The third and final part of the 'Cold Verdict' trilogy. Claire has spent two years tracking down the elusive masked man who puts people through psychological games. Now she has to get through another of his ordeals if she wants to bring him to justice. Make choices and decide the final outcome!

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.6%, Thriller 15.4%, Psychological 12.6%, Choices Matter 10%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

Why similar: Mystery 19.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Logic 13.2%, Detective 12.4%, Puzzle 8.1%

Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Logic 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Adventure 8.5%

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: Dialogue Heavy 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Detective 12.3%, Crime 9.1%

Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.

Why similar: Mystery 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%

This is a mystery adventure game where you run a coffee shop and explore the mysteries of this coffee shop and this town! This coffee shop has some secrets Main character quit his job as a locksmith and rented a property last month to run a coffee shop. But this property seems to have a history...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, Mystery 16.9%, Detective 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 7.7%

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Crime 10.8%, Detective 8.6%, Mystery 8.1%

An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.1%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Detective 10.4%, Crime 10.3%

The culprit is—the maid. And the protagonist. your mission is to strike down six unsuspecting guests, one by one. But beware—you must never be suspected before your plan is complete. To escape suspicion, engage in heated debates and refute your opponents. Hide your true identity at all costs.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Mystery 20.1%, Detective 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

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: Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Detective 14%, Logic 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

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: Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Thriller 11.8%, Detective 11.1%, Crime 10.2%

Trade your soul for digital fame in this psychological visual novel. As fallen tech mogul Doran White, navigate a treacherous social media landscape. Your choices shape his fate in this hand-drawn, neuroscience-inspired reimagining of Oscar Wilde's classic.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.6%, Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Psychological 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.7%

A high school detective story where an unlikely duo tackles mysterious incidents on campus. Solve strange cases with logic and courage in this suspenseful visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Detective 14%, Thriller 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%

No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Detective 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%

Angels greet you with smiles! Welcome to Heaven, where happiness awaits!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Dialogue Heavy 18.6%, Psychological 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Adventure 9.5%

``I hate cherry blossoms. They bring back bad memories.'' The sequel to the escape x mystery adventure game ``Hornet the Vanguard'' is here! Hachiya and Akino - grasp the truth from two perspectives. "I like cherry blossoms. They remind me of important promises."

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 8.3%

A general-audience infinite flow ADV. You will play as Jiang Yuejiao. After being framed and forced to flee to the neighboring country of Dipa, you are drawn into various terrifying worlds, Only by uncovering the hidden truths within these places might you find a way back to the real world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Detective 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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: Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Thriller 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%

“Intervene in Tsumimi’s stream” through comments and Mega Chats, then use your deductions to change their fate in this 14-day psychological horror adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Detective 10%, Investigation 8%

Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and why. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. A short psychological thriller visual novel with choices.

Why similar: Thriller 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Psychological 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%

A Game Where You're Killed for Becoming a Couple.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Mystery 18.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Thriller 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Logic 20.1%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Crime 11.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

In the middle of summer, in the suburbs, in the river, a drowned body is floating. It seems like three-years-earlier incident replays. This story, through the investigation into the case, shows triangular relationship between a male police officer, a female police officer, and a female murderer.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.3%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 16.2%, Crime 11.9%, Adventure 10.9%

A suspense mystery set in a police station. Includes two visual novels. *Lost* features a multi-ending system based on player choices. *Secret A* is a short story with no choices. Both offer suspenseful storylines.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Crime 10.5%, Psychological 9.7%

殺された花嫁が神の力によって生き返り、自分を殺した犯人を探す和風伝奇ミステリーADV。事件は幾度となく起こり、花嫁は幾度もの死を迎えながら、事件の真相に迫っていく――

Why similar: Mystery 24.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Detective 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%

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: Mystery 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Detective 11.4%, Thriller 11.2%, Crime 10.2%

A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Thriller 9.3%

The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Logic 22%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 16.2%, Crime 10%, Puzzle 9.1%

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: Mystery 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Detective 12.4%, Crime 11.8%, Logic 10.4%

A choice game where you face the choice and truth of survival. An unpredictable ending awaits.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Thriller 18.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.7%, Choices Matter 8.8%

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 8.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%

Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20%, Mystery 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Detective 9.7%

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: Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Detective 13%, Crime 10.5%

A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18%, Mystery 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Detective 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.2%

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: Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Thriller 15.4%, Detective 13.5%, Crime 10%

Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

Why similar: Mystery 15.9%, Detective 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Logic 10%, Investigation 9.1%

「春待ちトロイダル」は高校生活を再体験する、ループ型選択形式アドベンチャーゲームです。 クラスメイト達と対話を行い関係性を深めることでストーリーを進め、謎を解き明かします。 なぜ主人公はここに呼ばれたのか、この島で何が起きているのか。 あなたの手で、全てを解き明かしてください。

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Dialogue Heavy 21.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Choices Matter 11%

マフィアが支配する島で、少女の危険な謎解きが始まる――舞台は２００２年、大西洋に浮かぶグイムル諸島。マフィアのボスである父を殺された主人公は事件の真相に迫るため、その跡を継ぐ。グイムルには４つのマフィアの縄張りがあり、そこを調べるためには各ボスと交渉して、協力を求めなければならないといった事情があるからだ。時に証拠を武器にマフィア達と渡り合い、時にボスとして守られながら行く先に待ち受けるものは、さらなる事件と島に隠された宝？選択によって、いくつものエンディングに分岐します。

Why similar: Mystery 27.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Adventure 11%

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: Dialogue Heavy 23.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Detective 11.3%, Crime 10.2%

The story begins the moment he kills his lover. Kazuma is driven into a corner by Asana’s obsessive love. Madness, jealousy, obsession, deception, and regret collide— plunging the case toward an unpredictable end. A yandere suspense novel of intense love and insanity: Crimson Reflection.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Detective 9.3%, Thriller 8.5%

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: Dialogue Heavy 14%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Detective 11.2%, Logic 11.1%

A novel game featuring the popular streamer group "Ultimate Jumbo Jet"! Search for clues and discover the truth through "Fantastical Mystery"!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.2%, Mystery 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Crime 10.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Detective 11.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Psychological 9.3%

Void’s Ballad is a dark investigative adventure through the biggest human fear: Death.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Logic 12.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9%

予測された未来に挑め―― 探偵見習いである伊月千春は失踪人探しの仕事の最中、犯罪予測AI『プロテア』を偶然、手に入れるが…

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.5%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Logic 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 16%, Crime 11.3%, Investigation 9.7%

An interrogation adventure where you play as the lead detective. Exploit suspects’ weaknesses, shake their resolve, and force the truth out of them. Use the weaknesses of a cast of unique suspects to uncover the truth behind the case.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Crime 12.2%, Detective 11.1%, Thriller 10.3%

A branching detective mystery. Evidence never lies. But your interpretation might. Your choices shape the truth— and what you uncover may reflect yourself.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Psychological 11.5%, Detective 10.7%

いじめの犯人探しに抜擢された主人公。 彼が描く推理、その結末は必ずしも正しいとは限らない。 あなたが選んだ結末次第で、 誰かを苦しめるのかもしれない……

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Logic 11.9%, Detective 9.8%

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 17.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Logic 12.8%, Investigation 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%