- #1 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.10「永劫会事件」
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
The year is 1999. The end of the century is a whirlwind of ominous prophecies and incidents. What is the purpose of the "Eigo-kai," an unidentified organization involved...
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #2 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.6「対交錯事件」
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Serial Murder x Disappearance of a female secretary Uncover the hidden truth from these two intersecting perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #3 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.3「死者の楽園」
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Shangri-La, an amusement park named after an ideal world In a paradise overflowing with smiles, a banquet in the name of judgment begins.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #4 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.2「海楼館殺人事件」
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
The "Kailoukan", a strange building surrounded by the sea on all sides. Inside a mansion closed underwater, the curtain rises on a tragedy.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #5 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.7「音成刑事の捜査メモ」
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
A lost chihuahua and a kind policeman in town. With the image of the detective they longed to be in their hearts, the uneven duo runs the streets!
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #6 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.1「仮面幻想殺人事件」
94% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Online RPG that dies when played. Uncover the secret behind the game and its truth.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #7 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.9「五月雨は鈍色の調べ」
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
I follow his shadow in the pale dull sky.... Eight years ago, the Kibukawa Detective Agency, another great detective.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #8 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.5「昏い匣の上」
92% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
"What's up with this...?" An eerie urban legend becomes a nightmare that eats away at reality.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #9 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.8「仮面幻影殺人事件」
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Embraced by illusions, I put on a mask... A mysterious series of murders intertwine in the virtual and real worlds.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #10 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.4「白鷺に紅の羽」
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
In the heart of the egret left behind, red leaves will dance again this year. The story of detective assistant Sagishima Izuna and her unknown past.
Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #11 Coffee shop "Keyhole"
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luma
Windows
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: Detective 37.3%, Mystery 19.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #12 ClusterCluck
89% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Glintzone Games
Windows
ClusterCluck is a chaotic murder mystery game where not everyone is what they seem. Collect clues, complete tasks, deceive others and talk your way to safety. Whether hunting as a fox or surviving as a chicken, every player has unique skills that can change the game. Trust no one… and cluck wisely.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Dialogue Heavy 23.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Hidden Object 4.3%
- #13 Fayburrow
89% matchVery Positive81% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: The Fayburrow TroupePub: The Animation Workshop VIA
Windows
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 32.1%, Detective 31.1%, Mystery 16.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, RPG 4.3%
- #14 The Wolf Is Dead
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fat Toad Games
Windows
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 38.5%, Dialogue Heavy 26.5%, Mystery 17.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #15 Unheard - Voices of Crime
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,170 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: Detective 64.5%, Mystery 19.4%, Story Rich 7.2%, RPG 6.9%, Top-Down 1.1%
- #16 Skool Days
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cocodrolo Games
Windows · Mac
A narrative social simulator set in a high school. Study, make friends, and live unforgettable moments where every decision matters.
Why similar: Detective 46.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Hidden Object 5.8%
- #17 D.D.D. 災薬対策課
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: fug
Windows
『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 33.3%, Detective 26.7%, Mystery 22.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Adventure 6.9%
- #18 Dracanea: The Ragtag Regalia
85% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: GB.Games
Windows · Mac
Dracanea: The Ragtag Regalia is a comedy adventure game where Riker, an ex-teen hero, now lives life as a fully grown, slightly washed-up celebrity. Solve puzzles in the overworld to collect items, engage in turn-based battles with fighting-game button inputs, and even learn 150+ cooking recipes!
Why similar: Cooking 38%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, RPG 11.3%, Exploration 6.9%
- #19 Joe Maverick: Legend of the Savior
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HaxDev
Windows · Mac
Venture into medieval times to fulfil an ancient prophecy! Featuring a well-crafted world, a zany cast of characters, and turn-based combat, gather your wits to uncover the truth behind the world you explore in this JRPG adventure.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, Mystery 16.4%, RPG 7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #20 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[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: Detective 37.4%, Mystery 24.1%, Dialogue Heavy 21.4%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 5.8%
- #21 深渊档案
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Walker Studio
Windows
You are a special investigator sent to a construction site halted by a supernatural event. Beneath it lies a deadly mining accident where almost no one survived. Using old photos, trace the memories of the dead, relive their final moments, and uncover long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Detective 55.1%, Mystery 23.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 5%, RPG 4.9%
- #22 Kadin the Soul Eater
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Kedaku
Windows · Linux
Follow Kadin the soul eater as he fights to figure out where he fits in this world of mortals. Experience a driven storyline where every choice can change the course of how Kadin's future will be set in stone, will he have a fairytale ending or were his efforts futile?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.8%, Dialogue Heavy 23.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 9.7%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #23 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDogStudio
Windows
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 57.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 4.7%
- #24 Orient on the Murder Express
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Connor Atkins
Windows · Mac
This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.
Why similar: Detective 54.9%, Mystery 20.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 8.8%, Adventure 3.8%
- #25 Veiled Shadows
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Party of One Games
Windows
Live a month in a rural mountain town, build bonds, and hunt a mystery across two worlds. Manage your days, explore dungeons, and fight turn-based battles to recover what's been lost.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 38.6%, Detective 24%, Exploration 13.8%, RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #26 Guilt Trip
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made With Squares
Windows
A crime-solving mystery game from the perspective of the culprit. You know everything they don't, and the only way to make it back home is to Guilt Trip.
Why similar: Detective 41.9%, Mystery 19%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #27 Detective Dana
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Dialogue Heavy 20.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #28 无生之荣
79% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: 逐枫
Windows
Murder in a back room? Headless corpses? Disappearing murder weapon? Deadly messages?Murder? Suicide? You want it, it's all here. Let's start from the bloodshed in the Imperial City that shook the nation, pull them out of their cocoons, and get a glimpse of the truth behind them.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Party-Based RPG 22.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 4.6%
- #29 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.17「御堂丸邸事件」
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Kibukawa’s debut case as a detective is finally revealed. Uncover the strange mystery surrounding the Midoumaru Manor!
Why similar: Detective 50.4%, Mystery 20.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6%
- #30 超探偵シャーロックちゃん ~掟破りのミスディレクション~
76% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: おんねんちゃんねる
Windows
The famous detective Sarako Imai (Sherlock-chan) takes on a difficult case! Sherlock-chan and Watson-kun are on a comfort trip. Can they solve a murder case at a winter spa resort? A murder mystery with a challenge to the player.
Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Mystery 20.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%
- #31 Washed Upon A Murder
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skyline Studios Games
Windows
After washing onto a private island, you soon find yourself in the middle of a murder mystery puzzle. The worst part? Everyone thinks you've dunnit! Will you be able to prove Detective Sal's innocence? Find clues, spot contradictions and solve puzzles to discover the truth and find the real killer.
Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Dialogue Heavy 28.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #32 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.11「あねの壁」
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
"Anesama" is there. What do the silent walls and folklore tell us?
Why similar: Detective 44%, Mystery 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #33 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.12「泣かない依頼人」
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Their cries reach no one. In a distorted cage, they quietly await the hand of salvation.
Why similar: Detective 43.9%, Mystery 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #34 A Game of Masks
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zayan's Workshop
Windows
A 2D point and click adventure where you get to interact with everyone from the street food vendor to the mob boss (and everyone in between) to carry out your assignment for your pompous but powerful politician.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Dialogue Heavy 24.1%, Exploration 16%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #35 Elemental Flow
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tea-Powered Games
Windows
A modern RPG with no combat, only conversations. Follow Clara, a young woman returning to Latin American-inspired Jacaranda to figure out her place in a Solarpunk world. Using Clara's magical communication skills, explore an empathetic story about growth, identity, shared experiences and change.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 48%, Dialogue Heavy 27%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 7%, Adventure 3%
- #36 TRANSMOGRIFIED!
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A Spicy MeatballPub: Diabolical Sauce Games
Windows
Escape the elemental world of TRANSMOGRIFIED! Journey through bizarre realms of Wind, Water, Earth and Fire while seeking to solve the mystery of those who have been TRANSMOGRIFIED. Save those you meet along the way, and return yourself back to human form. BEWARE THE MUDMEN!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.1%, Detective 25.1%, Exploration 9.8%, RPG 9.5%, Mystery 7.2%
- #37 The Last Reunion
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 제이게임즈
Windows
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Dialogue Heavy 25.6%, Mystery 18.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.3%
- #38 Emerald Valley
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: JIMIJMI19Pub: JIMIJIMI19
Windows
This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.
Why similar: Detective 39%, Mystery 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17%, Hidden Object 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #39 Murder Is Game Over: Treasure & Terror
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Solve a murder mystery set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in this stand-alone detective game. Can you find Lord Russell Gallant’s treasure before it’s too late? The 6th game in the Murder Is Game Over franchise, Murder Is Game Over games can be played in any order.
Why similar: Detective 48.7%, Mystery 21%, Exploration 12.2%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #40 The Real Face of a VTuber
71% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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: Detective 38.7%, Dialogue Heavy 25.8%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 4.3%
- #41 Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Smiling Dragon RPG Studios
Windows
Discover the secret of the abandoned cave where many intruders have been disappearing without a trace. It's up to you to find out the truth.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.8%, Mystery 19.7%, Detective 14%, Story Rich 11.3%, RPG 8.8%
- #42 Mohism: Battle of Words
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 38.7%, Dialogue Heavy 30.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 2.9%
- #43 Cyber Traps & The Detective Squad
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alpha Studios
Windows
Set in a Brazilian school, it is a Point-and-Click game focused on solving puzzles and mysteries concerning the dangers of the digital environment. The plot features anthropomorphic characters inspired by Brazilian fauna, known as the 'Bando Detetive'.
Why similar: Detective 53%, Mystery 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Exploration 7.9%, Adventure 6.2%
- #44 Mysteries of Shaola: The Princess Must Die
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Smiling Dragon RPG Studios
Windows
Every night, a mysterious piano melody echoed from the top of the Shadowy Mountain...
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.4%, Mystery 19.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Detective 10.5%, RPG 8.5%
- #45 Rabbit Detective
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: PinkTokum Studio
Windows
《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探,在前往拜访好友时,竟发现对方已意外身亡!案发现场疑点重重,线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制,从现场抽丝剥茧,在正确的时机放置正确的证据,找出杀害受害兔的真凶,洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法,并在审讯中揭露其罪行!
Why similar: Detective 67.5%, Mystery 25.5%, RPG 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #46 Tangle Tower
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 43.9%, Dialogue Heavy 20.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #47 Manchester's Crimes: The Beginnings
69% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Nordic Cats Studio
Windows
Manchester, United Kingdom, 1889. 21-year-old Wilson Hellberg is looking for his brother's killer in a big, histile city. Explore rich neighborhoods and dark corners, conducting an investigation, which will lead Wilson closer to the long-awaited justice.
Why similar: Detective 52.7%, Mystery 23.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Hidden Object 6.2%, Adventure 6%
- #48 Tavern of Trials
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucresian
Windows
Run a tavern alone or in 2-player co-op as a cozy routine slowly unravels into horror. Cook meals, brew potions and serve customers but first, decide if they are human.
Why similar: Cooking 51.2%, Detective 37.2%, Mystery 6.7%, Magic 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #49 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.16「淡雪は緋の哀しみ」
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Izuna and Ikurumi were cleaning the Detective Agency. As they were cleaning, they uncovered hidden documents. The documents revealed a tragic event from the past, long kept hidden...
Why similar: Detective 51.7%, Mystery 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 5.2%
- #50 Beware of the Cartographer!
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tohu Bohu Games
Windows
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Dialogue Heavy 29.4%, Mystery 14%, Exploration 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.7%
- #51 Hot Dish
73% matchMixed45% of 33 reviews2008
Dev: ZemnottPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Welcome to the world of HotDish, where knowing your way around the kitchen is a recipe for success! Build your career one dish at a time as you start at the bottom of the culinary ladder as a line cook in a local Italian restaurant with dreams of one day becoming a world class 5 Star French chef.
Why similar: Cooking 100%
- #52 Where Birds Go to Sleep
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Little Feet
Windows · Linux
Join the ultimate expedition and enter Cormo's mind as he embarks on a gruelling mission to chart a mysterious island shrouded in mind-bending fog. Put your persuasion skills to the test and direct his fate with every word, but be prepared for unexpected consequences...
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Dialogue Heavy 25.1%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 8%, Exploration 7.1%
- #53 The Grade 5B Case Files
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 狸老师工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.
Why similar: Detective 44%, Mystery 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, RPG 7.9%, Adventure 5.3%
- #54 Murders on the Yangtze River
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 53%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 10%, RPG 4.6%
- #55 何度目かの式
66% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: orange
Windows
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: Detective 50.3%, Mystery 31.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%, Adventure 7%, 2D 1.9%
- #56 Ghost Party
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: azrieljack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore, fight, gather evidence and solve mysteries in a fantasy realm of ghosts & magic. Choose how you Interact with the world & its inhabitants. Fight or logically reason your way out of a battle. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #57 Faded Star
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Waylen Hanley
Windows
A fantasy turn-based throwback to classic 2D games.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 50.5%, RPG 16.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Magic 6.2%, Turn-Based Combat 3.7%
- #58 False Testimony
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Mystery 18.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.5%, Adventure 4.9%
- #59 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
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: Detective 43.6%, Mystery 20.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.6%
- #60 Imperfect Smile
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Platypus Kft.
Windows
A cart, a manor, and a family that deserves everything coming to it. The hours repeat. Conversations shift. Lies unravel. Explore, observe, and gamble with what you learn to prevent a murder that refuses to stay solved. Just you, your cards, and a house that would rather you stayed ignorant.
Why similar: Detective 45.6%, Mystery 20.7%, Exploration 14.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 7%