60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Crime, Noir, Visual Novel, Dark.
The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours
Red Spider2: Exiled
"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).
Red Spider3: A Heroine Never Dies
Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！
"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).
Why similar: Noir 19.2%, Crime 13%, Cinematic 10.3%, Conspiracy 9.7% ★, Assassin 8.7% ★
Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！
Why similar: Noir 24.4%, Crime 16.6%, Cinematic 13.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Homage to Hong Kong Noir cinema. A former assassin seeks vengeance in this hardboiled VN, scored by Yasunori Shiono (Lufia series). (Full story is free via the demo version. This paid edition supports Steam Achievements and the creators.)
Why similar: Noir 20.3%, Crime 16.4%, Conspiracy 13.4% ★, Cinematic 10.4%, Visual Novel 6.6%
*A remastered version of this game with enhanced graphics has been released. * "Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).
Why similar: Noir 24.9%, Crime 17.5%, Cinematic 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Conspiracy 7.9% ★
Noir adventure for an unlucky subway's lost and found worker!
Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Crime 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Modern 12.7%, Dark 6.7%
紅蜘蛛外伝：暗戦(Red Spider Anecdote: Triangle) is a Hong Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間3時間！黒社会を舞台としたハードボイルドなノベルゲーム
Why similar: Noir 35.9%, Cinematic 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Modern 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
Noir visual novel set in 1950s New York. Infiltrate a prison, build a smuggling network, and shape fates through tough choices across branching paths.
Why similar: Noir 27.6%, Cinematic 17.5%, Conspiracy 16.1% ★, Crime 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%
Unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of Druhyus' favorite celebrity playboy, Walker Kahmenos. Join investigative journalist Verity Lux, in this interactive fiction title and follow leads, conduct interviews, and submit your findings as you seek out the truth - before it's too late.
Why similar: Crime 23.1%, Noir 20.1%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Cinematic 12.4%, Visual Novel 9.6%
A young man is interviewed by the police only to turn up dead a week later. 3 years have passed, a special agent from Santa Fe navigates the police database in order to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Noir 19.8%, Political 19.5% ★, Crime 18.6%, Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Visual Novel 7.9%
Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.
Why similar: Noir 30.4%, Crime 23.6%, Cinematic 13.7%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Dark 9.8%
A Street Story is an interactive story in which you play a gangster in the suburbs from Paris, France. Discover a troubled world mixing gangsters, cops and terrorists. Choose your own path among those shady characters and try to survive!
Why similar: Assassin 17.9% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Noir 16.5%, Crime 16.5%, Conspiracy 15.6% ★
Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.
Why similar: Noir 23.1%, Crime 21.7%, Conspiracy 17.8% ★, Visual Novel 9.1%, Thriller 8.7%
Trapped on the night shift, June investigates the mysterious disappearance of a coworker in a dark, silent office building. Explore, solve puzzles, and face fear as something watches from the shadows. Cutter is an intense, atmospheric first-person psychological horror game.
Why similar: Assassin 23.3% ★, Crime 21.8%, Conspiracy 20.7% ★, Noir 14.6%, Dark 8.2%
「４日後に、俺の心臓を撃ちぬいて殺して欲しい」 リベンジ・ハートはワガママな殺し屋ケヴィンと、心臓を狙われた少年ルカが繰り広げる一本道ノベルADVです。 ――引き金が引かれるその時まで。復讐を願う少年とそれに加担した殺し屋の４日間が始まる。
Why similar: Crime 35.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Dark 13.9%, Modern 11.5%, Violent 8.2%
Step into the mind of Michael Valenza—a ruthless made man scarred by his past, haunted by guilt, and shaped by violence. In this dark, story-first Mafia visual novel, trust is currency, betrayal cuts deep, and every scene drags you deeper into a world ruled by blood and silence.
Why similar: Crime 27.6%, Assassin 26.2% ★, Cinematic 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Dark 6.4%
A brutal bodycam FPS set in Hong Kong. Kill your captors, rescue the others, and record every second of your revenge.
Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Noir 21.3%, Assassin 18.7% ★, Violent 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Explore the eerie depths of Ravenwood Drive as Emma, drawn by a mysterious letter. Your journey quickly turns dark, where every shadow conceals a sinister truth. Dare to confront the darkness within.
Why similar: Crime 22%, Conspiracy 20.3% ★, Cinematic 16.6%, Dark 10.1%, Thriller 10%
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Why similar: Noir 26.5%, Crime 18.7%, Conspiracy 17.3% ★, Cinematic 14.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Noir 28.9%, Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Dark 6.8%
The coiling chains of obsession that began with The Shell now threaten to strangle Detective Reiji Tokisaka in the third and final entry in the trilogy. As old friends and foes rise up for one last confrontation, can anyone break the cycle—and can Reiji's heart ever be set free?
Why similar: Noir 29.4%, Crime 21%, Conspiracy 17.5% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Cinematic 8.5%
Enter the dark, gritty world of Scarlet Rain. Become the lone vigilante, out to right twenty years worth of injustice in this single-player third person action/adventure experience, featuring unique physics based gameplay & combat elements, and an unpredictable game world.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.5% ★, Cinematic 18.6%, Crime 18.5%, Noir 17.9%, Dark 10.9%
Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game
Why similar: Noir 36.1%, Crime 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Thriller 8.9%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Noir 27.8%, Crime 22.1%, Conspiracy 20.3% ★, Visual Novel 10%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Political 25.7% ★, Crime 23%, Dark 9.2%, Visual Novel 7.9%
Unravel a conspiracy starting with a single murder in a modern point-and-click adventure, playing as a meme-able duo with questionable methods.
Why similar: Noir 27.8%, Crime 26%, Conspiracy 21.6% ★, Dark 9.7%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
After Death is a police horror videogame based on real events, where the fate of Bisman is in your hands. Prosecutor Bisman is murdered, next to his body there is only his ghost, without memories, wanting to solve the mystery of his own death. Meanwhile, the Reaper is on the prowl...
Why similar: Assassin 24.5% ★, Crime 22.3%, Conspiracy 21.2% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Dark 9.1%
This ported edition of Baroque Syndrome presents the visual novel depicting the events before the main Baroque story. Play as Kitsune, owner of the Baroque Shop, and experience a branching narrative shaped by your choices. Fonts, stills, animations, and UI have been remastered for smoother play.
Why similar: Noir 39.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Thriller 12.2%, Dark 11.1%, Violent 9.7%
The Shadows of Fallen City is a reality mystery drama that tracks a violent incident caused by someone's fall, as people who have fallen with different stories gathering in a city where common sense and human relationships have fallen.
Why similar: Noir 31.8%, Crime 31.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Drama 6.6%
Angels That Kill - The Final Cut is a dark, first person adventure game that tells the story of two men as they uncover the truth behind a murder that has shaken the city. Play through both sides of the story and discover the truth behind the murder.
Why similar: Noir 46.8%, Crime 33.8%, Dark 11.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 2.4%
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: Crime 26.4%, Noir 24.3%, Conspiracy 17.5% ★, Dark 11.5%, Visual Novel 11%
His name is Dan. He is an ordinary guy who works as a floor washer. However, soon in his life there are events that forever change his fate and push him on the path of crime... A chilling thriller in visual novel format.
Why similar: Noir 29.1%, Crime 23.6%, Cinematic 12.6%, Thriller 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%
Descend into mind of detective Zara Moreland in this dark, moody, short, story emphasized adventure game with fixed camera angles. Talk with people from her past, solve old school puzzles and try to figure out what is happening.... or what has happened.
Why similar: Noir 31%, Cinematic 17%, Dark 13.6%, Crime 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
"The Burial of Shortcake" is an unpredictable story. It is a new visual novel with characters which are created/designed by voice actor Nozomi Sasaki, whose "expressiveness" shines throughout her career as a performer.
Why similar: Noir 32.7%, Cinematic 23.2%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Drama 7.5%, Mystery 6.7%
--Is that determination really your own will? An adolescent perversion adventure presented by creators who all started their challenges from scratch! This game will be a simple text adventure.
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.8% ★, Modern 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Cinematic 13.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
You are Damien Hunt, a junior detective of the Crownston City Police Department. Together with your partner, you are to investigate criminal activities around the city.
Why similar: Noir 43.4%, Crime 35%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 2.4%
A police artist is plunged into a life shattering conspiracy when his missing brother returns.
Why similar: Noir 28.7%, Crime 23.1%, Conspiracy 21% ★, Thriller 10.4%, Story Rich 4.5%
A Bartender point-and-click simulator game mixed with visual novel-style storytelling set in a noir-fabled world. As you have only 7 days to live, to save yourself from a collapsing life, it’s time to investigate, mix the drink and discover the secret recipe of success you deserve all along.
Why similar: Noir 40.5%, Crime 20.8%, Cinematic 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
A newly hired cybersecurity specialist gets pulled in over his head as he unravels mysterious code hidden by an ancient prophet. You must use the clues to find and recover the missing hard drive and any evidence.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.2%, Crime 22.7%, Conspiracy 21.6% ★, Modern 12.5%, Drama 6.5%
The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.
Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Crime 21.3%, Conspiracy 17.3% ★, Visual Novel 11%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Powerwash a murder scene with a bleach gun as layers of the story unfold in nonlinear fashion. Remember ... ITS NOT YOUR FAULT.
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Cinematic 20.6%, Crime 15.4%, Thriller 13%, Dark 12.1%
Elara is a dark, narrative-driven visual novel where players investigate a corporate death, navigate manipulation and power dynamics, and make choices that lead to multiple endings.
Why similar: Noir 25.1%, Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Cinematic 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Thriller 7.4%
A direct sequel to 'Cold Verdict'. Another group of people wake up in a strange abandoned location, trying to find a way out and understand why they were put there. What is the killer's endgame in all this? A short interactive story with choices.
Why similar: Crime 30.9%, Modern 14.8%, Thriller 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Dark 10.3%
"Step into the world of the mafia with Chill of Death's: Breath, delve into the depths of the underworld. Immerse yourself in the shadows of crime, prove your presence amidst intrigue and desire. Embark on a journey where you can create an impact and leave a lasting impression."
Why similar: Crime 40.2%, Assassin 16.2% ★, Dark 11.5%, Violent 8.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
Step into a chilling mystery and peel back the ominous veil shrouding a peaceful southern Russian town.
Why similar: Noir 26.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Cinematic 18%, Dark 15%, Thriller 11.2%
Reflections in Amber is a mystical detective visual novel. Investigate a mysterious death in a remote village alongside Detective Redbreast, who battles the weight of depression. Use an old supernatural camera to uncover hidden paths. Shape the course of the story with your choices!
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Assassin 18.2% ★, Crime 18.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Thriller 8.6%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Noir 30.3%, Crime 24.8%, Cinematic 18.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Story Rich 6.3%
DOPROS is a narrative-driven Orwell-inspired interrogation experience. Will you break and give it all away, or will you try to get free? It's only up to you, but keep in mind, your every word may and will be used against you…
Why similar: Political 27.3% ★, Noir 25.6%, Crime 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Dark 12.5%
La Cosa Nostra is a story-driven 2.5D side-scrolling action game set in 1920s America. Play as an immigrant navigating the world of organized crime, combining melee combat and shooter gameplay within a gritty mafia-themed narrative.
Why similar: Noir 38.8%, Crime 31.6%, Cinematic 14.3%, Violent 6.4%, Story Rich 6.2%
After a young girl is kidnapped by a human trafficking gang, an ex army officer with PTSD has to fight to rescue her. A Third Person shooter with film-noir/neo-noir style
Why similar: Noir 32%, Crime 22.2%, Conspiracy 21.8% ★, Violent 9.1%, Dark 8.7%
Horror thriller visual novel written by cult director Ruggero Deodato. A cannibal story in three episodes. Embark on a challenging journey, where every choice has a price and consequences. Will you be able to reach the end without getting your soul devoured? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Crime 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Violent 12.5%, Thriller 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
When a washed-up actor hangs himself on location, a spotlight is cast on the backwater Florida town of Cypress Knee. Your screen becomes a stage on which you investigate this mysterious death as three distinct characters.
Why similar: Noir 32.1%, Crime 23.7%, Thriller 9.4%, Dark 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and survive in this point-and-click remake, rebuilt from the ground up. Solve the mystery before your demons consume you. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Noir 30.7%, Crime 21.9%, Cinematic 16.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Dark 8.8%
The Great Farce is a non-linear mystery game that follows Claudia Marcó, journalist and former First Lady, during a series of attacks targeting the recently democratized country of Castela's politicians and their families, having to unveil the deepest secrets of their young democracy.
Why similar: Noir 29.4%, Political 21.2% ★, Crime 13.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
An atmospheric visual novel with puzzle elements and a nonlinear storyline.
Why similar: Noir 49.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Dark 4.8%, Thriller 4.3%
After receiving a strange message, Ahmed Raked finds himself at a remote farm with nothing but his phone to guide him. What starts as a simple job slowly twists into a dark, personal mystery—one that may be rooted deep in his past. Some jobs are more than they seem.
Why similar: Crime 38.6%, Noir 29.3%, Violent 8.1%, Dark 7.7%, Mystery 6%
This is a series about brutal murders and innocent children killed by cruel and vicious devils riddled with terrifying violence and a mystery for which no end seems to exist. In such gloomy despair, detective Afshar is the only one who has to try to solve this serial killing case in one of the most loyal adventure games to the classic...
Why similar: Noir 48.4%, Crime 39.2%, Mystery 6%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 1.6%
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: Noir 31.7%, Crime 30.8%, Assassin 12.7% ★, Dark 10.4%, Thriller 6.2%
The Good Book VN is a visual novel set in 1980s–90s England. With 50+ pages of crime fiction, it follows a teen dragged into gangs, drugs, and violence. Witness his fall into street life and its harsh price—he lived it, so you don’t have to.
Why similar: Noir 29.7%, Assassin 20.1% ★, Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Cinematic 15.2%, Dark 8.3%
Get ready to kill drug dealers, crime bosses and anyone who stands in your way as you seek revenge for your father’s murder. The Slater is a story-driven first-person stealth-action-puzzle game that puts you in the shoes of a former cop Mark Slater.
Why similar: Assassin 33.5% ★, Crime 21.8%, Violent 20.9%, Cinematic 9.8%, Dark 7.1%
The Divine Deception awaits you in Panthea. Will you be able to find the truth? Deduce, brainstorm, fight, and hack your ways through obstacles. But remember: Panthea's story is a game to be bet on. Nothing more.
Why similar: Political 32.8% ★, Noir 26.2%, Assassin 13.5% ★, Visual Novel 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
