60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Visual Novel, Choose Your Own Adventure.
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.
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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.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
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: Detective 16.1%, Crime 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Psychological 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Psychological 10.4%, Investigation 9.6%, Visual Novel 9%
You are a detective who is slowly going blind. The only faces you can still see clearly belong to those who are about to die. A visual novel investigation where every choice affects the fate of Tokyo and leads you either closer to the truth or deeper into darkness.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Detective 19.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Crime 15.6%, Detective 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.2%
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 19.7%, Detective 17%, Visual Novel 15%, Crime 14.5%, Anime 9%
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: Detective 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%
A narrative-driven detective thriller. Reed and partner Grant investigate a murder case that resets through a time loop. Gather clues, interrogate witnesses, build timelines in the mind palace, and uncover the truth through deduction and multiple endings.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Crime 18.2%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Investigation 9.4%, Cinematic 8.8%
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: Detective 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Investigation 10.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Psychological 9.2%
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Mystery 8.5%
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 14%, Investigation 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%
"I Want to Be a Werewolf" is a text-based adventure where you can enjoy the detective elements of the Werewolf game and the stories of the characters.A strange room when you wake up. "werewolf game" that starts without knowing the purpose. Mystery & suspense that sees through deception.
Why similar: Detective 14.1%, Psychological 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Crime 11.6%
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 16%, Crime 15.8%, Detective 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Psychological 7.9%
After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%
For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Investigation 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%
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: Detective 16.3%, Crime 12%, Investigation 9.9%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Psychological 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 9%, Mystery 8.6%
A world where humans and beastmen coexist. A secluded hotel exclusively for beastmen deep in the mountains. An incident occurs on a night when everyone has gone to sleep... Whether you can safely return from the hotel depends on your choices.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Investigation 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Mystery 9%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 8.1%
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Detective 14.6%, Psychological 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Psychological Horror 10%
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Visual Novel 14%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.3%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 9.4%
An idol trainee vanishes without a trace. When police investigators hit a dead end, you're dragged into a crime that gets progressively darker as you uncover the truth. Play as a detective, solve logic puzzles, and shape your relationships in this VN inspired by Danganronpa & Famicom Detective Club.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Investigation 9.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.6%
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: Detective 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Investigation 8.9%
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
Why similar: Detective 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10%
Enter another person’s memories and search for clues to identify the culprit. Together with former police officer John Victor, solve the case assigned for his career advancement.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Psychological 14.8%, Investigation 14.2%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%
Shunichi Sasaki, a young man who lost his past memories due to higher brain dysfunction, was criticized as a "murderer". Who was he really? Use memory notes to supplement his memories and explore his past.
Why similar: Detective 14.3%, Crime 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 9.5%
In this visual novel, Maggie Crane and 15 others are invited to partake in the Isolated Society Study, where they must forge a peaceful society while attempting to outsmart each other in complex challenges. Just as the study is about to conclude, the Golding Foundation introduces a sinister twist.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 10.9%, Anime 9.1%
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: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Mystery 7.8%
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 24.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 9.2%
Within a cyberpunk world in the year 2070, become Detective B to investigate crime scenes, discover hidden truths, and dismantle the perpetrators' lies. There's only one problem: you have to do all that "without" stepping foot outside your house.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Anime 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Futuristic 10.5%, Crime 10.2%
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: Detective 20.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Anime 8.8%
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Psychological 10.5%, Investigation 10%, Visual Novel 9.5%
[IS THE GIRL IN THE MANOR ALIVE OR DEAD?] Investigate an abandoned manor, gather evidence, and make choices that affect both the past and future in this mystery point-and-click adventure.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
A detective noir, choose-your-own-adventure game with hand-drawn art, over 250k words, and an immersive soundtrack.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Detective 13.6%, Psychological 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Investigation 8.9%
5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Crime 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Investigation 9.7%, Cinematic 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 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 18.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
Locked inside a facility that erases memory, seven people must recover what they've forgotten to earn their freedom. Explore escape-room puzzles, piece together broken relationships, and uncover the truth behind the sins none of them remember committing in this branching path visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Mystery 10%, Visual Novel 9.8%
A short-form psychological thriller. Confront the mysterious Finn through a monitor. No strategy or puzzles—just choices and their consequences. Simply answer his questions and witness the end.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Crime 20.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Investigation 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%
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 29%, Crime 19.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 7.2%
“喂喂，求求你啦！救救我！” ——你接到这样一个电话 发出这样的求救，给你打电话的人，是一名被监禁的少女
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Psychological 10.7%
Confinio is an intriguing visual novel that delves into your sensations as you embody the protagonist who has just awakened in a prison with no memory. Make decisions, solve puzzles, interact with the environment, use objects, interrogate people, all to yourself and uncover the enigmatic reality.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Psychological 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
"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: Detective 19.3%, Psychological 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Investigation 11.1%
A dark visual novel created by the team behind NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE. Overly sensitive to other people's emotions, the protagonist—a light novel writer—develops the ability to read minds, only to be driven even deeper into isolation. His sole remaining comfort is his younger sister, gifted yet lonely.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
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: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 19%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Anime 9.5%
15 prisoners are trapped in a deadly game of murder and deception. Investigate or create twisted cases, clash in ruthless trials, and expose lies with razor‑sharp manipulation. Roles shift, alliances fracture, and a hidden mole works against the group. Adapt fast.... or be eliminated.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Detective 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 12%, Psychological Horror 11.5%
Grab your crayons and delve into the world of Crayontopia in this murder mystery visual novel. Become an adept or inept detective as you gather evidence, get to know your fellow crayon-lovers, and seek to uncover the colorful secrets behind the murders that plague this seemingly perfect world.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10.3%
Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Crime 12.4%, Psychological 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11%
The year is 840. Use your detective skills to weed out and banish the succubi terrorizing the citizens of Damaros and uncover the truth behind the recent spike in succubus victims, or become a corrupt tyrant who abuses his power, or even side with the succubi to terrorize the city.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Investigation 11.2%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 8.1%
A short SF psychedelic interrogation ADV game that focuses on the interrogation of a suspect in a dismemberment murder case. The protagonist is a lieutenant colonel, tasked with interrogating the suspect. The protagonist needs to find out why she killed the two men and how she committed the crime.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Detective 14.4%, Anime 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%
He wanders into the village and comes face to face with the village customs and the mystery of the sacred tree. However, he is also a freak who wants to desecrate the mystery. The battle for the salvation of mankind by the cursed village begins.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Psychological 10.6%
Step into a suspenseful murder mystery at a prestigious boarding school. As a new student, you must question AI-driven suspects, uncover secrets, and solve the murder before the police arrive. Your choices determine the outcome—can you find the real killer before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Crime 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Investigation 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%
Байкал зовёт. Прошлое возвращается в форме теней, и Андрей должен решить - играть по чужим правилам или переписать сценарий судьбы.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Psychological 10%
Visual novel with a detective plot. Summer break is a time of adventure and love! However, Hikari does not yet know that the maniac has already gone hunting!
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Psychological Horror 14%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 9.7%
Rumor Reporter is a Golden Age whodunit mystery. Play as senior reporter Veronica Chase as you explore Greyhaven Island in the Celtic Sea, 1920s. Choose where to investigate, who to question, and what to publish. Your report shapes public opinion, drives arrests, and changes the island’s future.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
Become Yoon Seunghyun, a young cadet starting his internship, and face a real, mysterious crime on your very first day.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Psychological 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.3%
1935年の洋館を舞台に織り成す、レトロな雰囲気の怪異ホラーミステリーアドベンチャー
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Detective 17.9%, Visual Novel 17%, Crime 13.4%, Mystery 8.2%
