60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Detective, Investigation, Visual Novel.
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Stella: into the Shadow
"Stella: into the Shadow" is a dark mystical story. When Stella's friend disappears, her life transforms into a detective mystery. Working at a nightclub, forging new connections, and uncovering the city's secrets will force her to reevaluate everything: from those around her to her very self.
Отделение 38
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
"Stella: into the Shadow" is a dark mystical story. When Stella's friend disappears, her life transforms into a detective mystery. Working at a nightclub, forging new connections, and uncovering the city's secrets will force her to reevaluate everything: from those around her to her very self.
Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Investigation 13%, Noir 10.9%, Psychological 10.1%, Romance 9.8%
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Investigation 13.8%, Romance 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Nonlinear 9.5%
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: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 11.9%, Psychological 11.5%, Romance 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%
An original visual novel about the dark secrets of a Soviet asylum, inspired by real events. Here, you do not control the story — you watch as it slowly breaks the main character… and you along with him.
Why similar: Noir 18.5%, Detective 16%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Nonlinear 9.2%
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 20.2%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 8.3%
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 20.4%, Investigation 15.5%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Mystery 8%
When did you become a monster? In this nightmare, everyone is guilty. Everyone has a secret. A demon will make you remember what you did. Piece together your shattered past in a detective psychological horror and... WAKE UP!
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Investigation 14.3%, Drama 11.4%, Dark 10.9%
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 16.4%, Detective 15.6%, Investigation 13%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%
Cthulu Mysteries: The Veins of Arkham is Lovecraftian narrative mystery, where staying sane is the greatest challenge. Interview the witnesses, gather clues and draw conclusions to solve the most unusual case. Will you be able to handle the truth?
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Noir 15.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Dark 7.5%
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 12.3%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Romance 10.9%, Investigation 10%
A mystery visual novel following a boy who awoke in a strange building, with no recollection of where he is, how he arrived, why he’s here, or how to leave. Discover the answers to these mysteries as you search for a way out. Meet a small but colorful cast in your journey, and escape together!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Mystery 9.1%
In this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back.
Why similar: Romance 14.5%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Nonlinear 11%
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Noir 15.7%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 13.2%, Nonlinear 10.7%, Psychological 9.8%
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: Detective 19%, Investigation 15.3%, Noir 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Mystery 7.7%
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Romance 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.7%
My parents sacrificed an orphan to the red egg. She came back home that night. How will the two of us survive the hunger? Good Children Say Grace.
Why similar: Romance 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Psychological 8.8%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Noir 16.3%, Investigation 13%, Nonlinear 9.5%, Visual Novel 7.7%
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 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.1%
Siberian Way is a detective thriller novel. Follow the dark non-linear story and decide how it can end! For all fans of snowy Siberia, Murder on the Orient Express and twisted plots, seasoned with mysticism.
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Psychological 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.2%
Investigate the mysterious death of an unidentified young woman, in this shocking psychological thriller kinetic novel.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Noir 17.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.8%
Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Drama 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.
Why similar: Noir 24.1%, Detective 20.8%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Drama 9%
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: Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Psychological 10%
A horror visual novel where you take on the role of a spy delving into the memories of others to find dirt on a sinister biocorporation. Not for children or the easily disturbed.
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Investigation 13%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%, Nonlinear 8.9%
古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Romance 10.8%, Investigation 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
Thorner is a horror visual novel with multiple endings. You attempt to escape your past by fleeing to the wilderness, but spilled blood can never be forgiven. The land knows what you did. The land judges. Thorner awaits.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Dark 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Psychological 8.2%
A very special challenge: people. Deal with the darkest parts of our modern day society in a story with elements of a film noir. Don't let the humorous dialogue or the seducing smile of a stranger fool you - your choices decide the fate of Jack Hayes, his partner and every other person!
Why similar: Noir 18.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Detective 15.1%, Romance 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
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 17.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Psychological 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%
Life is easier when you're a small creature on a farm. Everything is decided for you, and your fate is written out until the very end. Sounds like a fairy tale... or maybe a nightmare? Enjoy the peaceful times. You'll never leave it, because you're safe here... Or are you?
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Drama 9.8%
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16%, Noir 14.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Drama 7.7%
In this eerie, horror visual novel, you are confined in a room with a monster. How will you fare against petrifying odds? Will you be able to work your way into the mind of an indecipherable beast, or will you be added to the casualty count? A word of advice: Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Nonlinear 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Psychological 9.5%
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 22.7%, Noir 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Investigation 9.2%, Mystery 8.8%
A Week in Paradise is an interactive narrative mystery. Discover the unusual circumstances of your arrival to a bar called Paradise, and drink through the night with the bar's charismatic regular. Each night, unravel the threads holding back memories in your dreams.
Why similar: Noir 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Investigation 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Mystery 8.7%
An EROTIC POINT & CLICK ADVENTURE inspired by the classic detective games of the 90s. Explore, investigate, and form intimate relationships as you uncover the truth behind a town's dark secret.
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Romance 10.2%, Psychological 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
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 19.9%, Investigation 16.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Drama 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9%
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: Detective 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 10%, Choices Matter 8.8%
"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Romance 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Nonlinear 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%
A short horror game where a terrifying ancient god manifests itself through worms, maggots, etc, looking to be reborn through someone's body. You will have to find that someone, speaking to the locals, investigating, uncovering truths and decide who to kill before the world is taken over.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Noir 13.8%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.1%
A group of university students is going to spend a week in the old hotel "Amnea". Within these seven days they have to find out what is hidden behind its facade and to unravel all the mysteries without losing their minds.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Psychological 10.9%, Drama 9.4%, Psychological Horror 8.8%
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.
Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Drama 7.8%
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Detective 19.7%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Investigation 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Dark 10.1%, Psychological 9.4%
After crash-landing on a mysterious planet, novice engineer Nova Collins must unravel the secrets of a town's messy past to escape it. Talk your way through this enigmatic place, but beware: ideas manifest as things that can be traded and lost, so don't lose yourself along the way...
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 16%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Drama 9.3%, Mystery 7.9%
Haunt your murderer /slash/ ex-boyfriend and discover the truth behind his actions in a visual novel about finding peace when all you want is vengeance.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Romance 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Romance 9.9%, Mystery 9%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 23.1%, Detective 22.6%, Investigation 18.6%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Mystery 8.5%
Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?
Why similar: Romance 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Psychological 11.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Drama 10%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 21.7%, Detective 21.3%, Investigation 13%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Drama 6.7%
A folk noir detective horror game. An old time detective trying to find out the truth behind a missing girl in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Noir 20.4%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 14.8%, Psychological 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
A suspense visual novel replete with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disappearance of the world's leading geneticist - and your best friend.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Noir 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.6%
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: Psychological Horror 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Psychological 12%, Dark 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
A powerless, FAKE therapist facing raw truth. Balance financial pressure and patients' collapse in this narrative RPG. Use speechcraft and the "Mind Reading Spell" to dive into minds and shatter cognitive dissonance. Are lies your weapon... or redemption?
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Psychological 13.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Drama 9.1%
Five live rounds, a blank, and a choice. Electio is a short narrative horror game where death carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Noir 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Detective 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Dark 10.6%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 24%, Detective 23.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Stylized 6.9%
Welcome to Trauma, a free-to-play short visual novel full of mysteries. Will you ever be able to smile again?
Why similar: Romance 15.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
A realistic first-person horror deduction game. Identify NON-HUMAN entities and navigate critical decisions within the Zone. Earn your survival, upgrade your booth, and-above all-don't let the NON-HUMANS in.
Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Investigation 14%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Psychological 12.4%, Dark 10.1%
Silence is a luxury you don't have. Unravel a dark noir point-and-click mystery where justice and revenge blur. You have exactly 26 moves to reach the end. In this psychological duel, are you the master of your own fate, or just a pawn in someone else’s game?
Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Detective 17.2%, Investigation 14.3%, Psychological 12.1%, Mystery 8.7%
