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This detective interactive game casts you as an officer solving a murder at a remote inn. Freely type to question NPCs, who react dynamically. Uncover the truth or enjoy playful interactions—it’s your call. Immerse yourself in The Ancient unsolved cases!

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 93 reviews
Released: 2025-12-31
Developer: 有点正经
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 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 35.8%, Visual Novel 23%, Conversation 18.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

  50. #50 LumineNight
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

    Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

  51. #51 Mask of the Rose
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 reviews2023
    Dev: Failbetter Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Alternate History 22.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Conversation 9.8%

  52. #52 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,264 reviews2019
    Dev: Nupixo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

    Why similar: Detective 42%, Conversation 35.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 9%

  53. #53 On Your Tail
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2024
    Dev: Memorable GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.

    Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Immersive Sim 20.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 9.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

  54. #54 Dichotomy Illusion: The Coser Disassembly Incident
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 352 reviews2025
    Dev: akidouPub: 糕薯科技
    Windows

    "Dichotomy Illusion" is a Shin Honkaku mystery visual novel that combines real-world entertainment elements with physical locations, utilizing ACGN (Anime, Comics, Games, Novels) subculture knowledge to solve criminal cases and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, RPG 39%, Story Rich 12.7%

  55. #55 초동수사 - 증언/증거 추리게임
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: leeroom shin
    Windows · Mac

    A time-limited investigation mystery game where you uncover the truth using only evidence and testimony.

    Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Immersive Sim 24.2%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Conversation 17.8%

  56. #56 江华号
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2023
    Dev: 知音动漫Pub: IndieArk
    Windows

    《江华号》是一款国风水墨横版卷轴叙事游戏。1928年,武汉的大街小巷流传着一则“头七夜死者还魂”的诡异消息,引发各界关注。《楚城时报》新人记者虞慧龄奉命前去采访,却误打误撞,被种种谜团指引着登上了一艘名为“江华号”的豪华客轮。在那里,一段不为人知的隐秘往事渐渐浮出水面……

    Why similar: Assassin 36.5%, Detective 24.2%, Conversation 11.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%

  57. #57 Mute
    65% 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 34%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Puzzle 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Narration 11.1%

  58. #58 Doki Doki AI Interrogation
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 502 reviews2024
    Dev: YAMADA
    Windows · Mac

    A short interrogation game taking full advantage of ChatGPT! You are tasked with interrogating the suspect [AI] of a murder case as an [excellent police officer]. How you choose to interrogate the suspect is up to you. How the AI reacts is rendered in real-time through ChatGPT.

    Why similar: Alternate History 38.7%, Detective 36.4%, Conversation 18.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

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