Games Like 夜明けの影法師

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 18%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Logic 10.2%, Drama 8.7%

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 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Thriller 11.5%

"Scientific evidence, eyewitness testimony, and objective facts—when these align, the truth emerges. As my grandfather Holmes used to say: Whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Conversation 11.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Psychological 10.4%

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: Conversation 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Logic 11.1%, Thriller 10.4%, Mystery 10.4%

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

Why similar: Mystery 13.6%, Logic 13%, Detective 10.4%, Psychological 8.1%, Crime 7.5%

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 14.7%, Thriller 14.7%, Psychological 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8%

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%, Conversation 12.4%, Thriller 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Mystery 9.1%

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 17%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 10.2%, Detective 8.1%, Mystery 7.6%

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

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Thriller 9.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

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: Logic 12.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Thriller 12%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Detective 11%

A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.

Why similar: Logic 15%, Mystery 14%, 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 22.1%, Conversation 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%, 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: Conversation 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Detective 8.9%

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 13.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Detective 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.

Why similar: Conversation 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Detective 9.7%, Crime 9.1%

KILLA is a 3D adventure mystery with multiple endings. Valhalla, our protagonist, seeks the killer of her mentor, a mentor she treasures like family, venturing to an unknown island. Discover the culprit on this enigmatic island and embark on a journey of revenge.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Conversation 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Detective 8.7%

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 21.7%, Logic 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Adventure 8.4%

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 15.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Conversation 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.1%

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 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Psychological 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Drama 9.4%

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 25.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Detective 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Puzzle 7.6%

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

Why similar: Conversation 16.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Logic 12.7%, Detective 11.4%, Visual Novel 8.9%

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 21.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Thriller 8.9%

[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 19.8%, Conversation 14.5%, Logic 13.5%, Detective 12.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 14.8%, Detective 14%, Logic 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

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 15%, Crime 10.4%, Detective 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 20.2%, Detective 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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: Conversation 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Detective 12.5%, Crime 10.2%

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: Conversation 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Thriller 12%, Detective 11.1%, Crime 10.3%

9 kids who wake up in a mysterious shelter with lost memory. Investigate the signs of intruders and murders and discuss them with your colleagues to move towards the truth! Listen to everyone's statements and use your counter-arguments to uncover the truth behind someone's lies!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Logic 13.1%, Conversation 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 24.8%, Conversation 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Psychological 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.9%

``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 15.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Conversation 11%, Logic 8.2%

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 13.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Thriller 12.3%, Conversation 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%

A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.

Why similar: Conversation 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Thriller 11%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%

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: Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Detective 13.5%, Conversation 12.2%, Crime 10.1%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Conversation 17.9%, Psychological 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 12%, Adventure 10.7%

A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.

Why similar: Mystery 16.8%, Logic 13.5%, Thriller 11.3%, Detective 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

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 16%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 14.6%, Crime 12.5%, Story Rich 8.7%

You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Thriller 9%

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%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 18.4%, Crime 11.2%, Story Rich 8.8%

You can't understand them—yet. Decode the “Second Reality.” Talk. Mind Read. Translate. An empathy-driven psychological mystery adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Psychological 12.4%, Drama 8.5%

A thriller and mystery visual novel about broken trust and the search for truth, when a high-school student is accused of his parents’ brutal murder. Every choice might bring you closer to the truth... or end in tragedy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Thriller 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Conversation 9.7%

After the announcement "There is no next stop," you are trapped in an endless subway. But you’re not alone—the "GUESTS" are hunting you. Trust the "GUIDES" to survive. Or don't.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Conversation 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Thriller 11.5%

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: Mystery 13.3%, Logic 12%, Detective 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Crime 9.8%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Conversation 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Detective 11.5%, Mystery 9.7%

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 18.7%, Visual Novel 13%, Detective 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Psychological 9.2%

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 24.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Detective 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%

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 21.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 16.3%, Crime 10%, Puzzle 9%

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: Conversation 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Detective 12.7%, Crime 11%

The Apple Tree is an interactive story in the genre of a visual novel. Investigate a series of murders together with police Captain Christian Tyler and try not to fall into the trap of criminals!

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.1%, Detective 12.3%, Thriller 12.3%, Psychological 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%

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 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Logic 10%, Investigation 9.2%

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

Why similar: Conversation 17.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Detective 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%

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 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 8.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Conversation 7.9%

Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Detective 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.

Why similar: Conversation 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Thriller 10.5%

What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Conversation 14%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11%, Choices Matter 8.4%

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 27.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Adventure 10.8%

「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 22.2%, Conversation 20.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.3%

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 18%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Crime 10.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

A self-staged arson at a sales center drags you into the murder case of a female sales agent. With both your career and life in shambles, you must find a way to clear your name. The path to the truth is fraught with danger. Can you rise from this abyss and reclaim the reality you once envisioned?

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.8%, Thriller 13%, Mystery 11.4%, Crime 11%, Drama 9.9%