- #1 执念刑警之消失的证人
97% matchNo user reviews88% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: 迷雾工作室
Windows · Mac
Lu Yan has 9 days to find the truth and bring five strangers back alive. Hours of cinematic video — surveillance, dashcam, interrogations — are the evidence you study; a punishing board demands you connect 130+ clues and 70+ deductions by hand. Stuck? Spend Intuition. 6–8 hours.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Drama 14.2%, Mystery 9.5%
- #2 In a Detective's Mind
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
Windows
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Investigation 24.4%, Crime 15.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 6.9%
- #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #4 Gap World Events
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 荔枝加盐
Windows
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 17%, Drama 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%
- #5 子归 - Blossom
94% matchVery Positive89% of 618 reviews2024
Dev: 糯米团子工作室Pub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Crime 18.4%, RPG 14.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Drama 10%
- #6 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Detective 19.4%, Crime 16%, Mystery 10.5%, RPG 10.2%
- #7 春泥 Soil of Rebirth
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 298 reviews2026
Dev: 午夜说书人
Windows
《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕,刑警程佑接到报案,动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入,案件的疑点层层浮现,将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动,深埋的真相即将揭开......
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 15.9%, RPG 11.3%, Mystery 8.7%
- #8 Devi : A light in the dark
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying Robot Studios
Windows
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 18.4%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #9 Back to the Dawn
91% matchVery Positive95% of 10,038 reviews2025
Dev: Metal Head GamesPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Crime 17.9%, RPG 17.8%, Investigation 14.6%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #10 Murder In Complex
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Khalil HammoudaPub: AKM Games
Windows
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Crime 21.7%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Drama 6.9%
- #11 The Missing Threads
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Investigation 24.3%, Crime 20.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #12 Ashes of Holloway Bay
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #13 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CorDubiumArts
Windows
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Crime 24.8%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #14 In Memoriam
88% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: MoCaps
Windows · Linux
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 18.2%, RPG 10.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Drama 10.2%
- #15 Crime Scene Technician
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Technician Team
Windows
Become a Crime Scene Investigator, gather evidence, and connect not obvious facts which will lead you to solve the crime and find the guilty! Don't let criminals get more innocent victims!
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 19.1%, Life Sim 10.5%, Narration 7.2%
- #16 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
86% 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 40.9%, Drama 15.7%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 8.6%, RPG 8.1%
- #17 The Wolf Is Dead
86% 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 29.4%, Crime 23.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #18 The Detective's Apprentice
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Investigation 26.8%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #19 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Investigation 26.3%, Detective 24.3%, Crime 22.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #20 Unheard - Voices of Crime
84% 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 48.9%, RPG 12.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 8%, Investigation 7.1%
- #21 Detective Hindsight
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 10.1%, Exploration 5.6%
- #22 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
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 33.1%, Crime 22.6%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #23 Man of Nollyn
81% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 22.2%, Crime 21.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #24 Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 406 reviews2023
Dev: Active Fungus Studios
Windows · Linux
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Why similar: Crime 27.7%, Detective 21.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 8.5%, RPG 8.1%
- #25 Eye of Nollyn
81% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Crime 19.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #26 Creepy Cases Teen Detective Club
80% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tiago Freitas
Windows
The mysterious death of a girl on the municipal school sports field shook the small town of Sky Cliffs. Haunting days pass, and amid disappearances, paranormal activity, and ghosts, the Teen Detective Club takes on the investigation of these frightening cases.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Investigation 22.9%, RPG 12.8%, Crime 12%, Mystery 6.7%
- #27 星象迷案 The Zodiac Mystery
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LazyBoy
Windows
Step into The Zodiac Mystery, where a suspense-filled adventure begins! Players are immersed in a complex and bewildering cold case, searching for clues across time and space. Examine crime scenes, review files, and analyze evidence, following the trail concealed within a celestial haze.
Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Detective 25.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Drama 13.3%, RPG 10.8%
- #28 Tokyo Detectives
79% matchMixed69% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 25.1%, Crime 22.7%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #29 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
79% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 27.6%, Crime 25.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 10.1%, RPG 7.2%
- #30 Cross Country Case
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 8%, RPG 7.3%
- #31 DETECTIVE - The Motel
76% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Crime 25.9%, Investigation 17.9%, Story Rich 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #32 A Case of Fraud
74% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 24.9%, Crime 20.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #33 The Outer Islands
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slapstick Games
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 9.7%
- #34 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,336 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, RPG 26.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Adventure 13%, Mystery 8.8%
- #35 Silhouette: Chapter One
77% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Apeirogon Games
Windows
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #36 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,230 reviews2015
Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 21%, Investigation 18.7%, RPG 8.7%, Mystery 7.5%
- #37 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,330 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Crime 20.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #38 Bleu
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Penberthy
Windows
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 19%, Crime 15.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Mystery 10.2%
- #39 Point Zero: Victoria
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #40 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 755 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.
Why similar: Detective 39%, RPG 26.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 8.8%
- #41 Murder at Ironwood Inn
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SAK70Games
Windows
A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Crime 29.6%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.7%
- #42 Murders on the Yangtze River
70% 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 37.3%, Investigation 17.7%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 9.2%, RPG 8%
- #43 黑土无归
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CATTOFUN GAMES
Windows · Mac
As an ordinary truck driver seeking the truth behind his father's demise, you must pierce through a web of conspiracy fueled by tech-obsession and a rapidly shifting era.
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, RPG 21%, Drama 14.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%
- #44 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #45 The Deed
73% matchVery Positive90% of 3,717 reviews2015
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Detective 26.1%, RPG 14%, Story Rich 9%, Mystery 8.6%
- #46 The Murder of Ava Monroe
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Investigation 29.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Narration 5.7%
- #47 Echoes of Ash
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
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 33.7%, Investigation 24.6%, Crime 18.3%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #48 The Duke is Dead
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 38%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #49 The Big Hollow: 1982
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 26.6%, Crime 16.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Mystery 6.2%
- #50 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
68% matchVery Positive94% of 377 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #51 侦探R和预言者J
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: NUMBER7Pub: Pujia8 studio
Windows
收集证据,与多方周旋,揭开真相。 过去与现在交错的案件,沟通型的悬疑冒险游戏。
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, RPG 31.2%, Drama 12.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #52 Scene Investigators
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Investigation 27.2%, Detective 26.1%, Crime 23%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 5.6%
- #53 Heretic Red
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Burning Pact
Windows
In this story-rich detective game, uncover clues through a card-like system to solve a series of bizarre murders. Combine pieces of evidence to build your case against the most likely culprit from within an eclectic cast of unusual characters.
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Investigation 26.7%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Mystery 6.6%
- #54 The Flower Collectors
69% matchVery Positive82% of 163 reviews2020
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Windows
Barcelona, 1977. An ex-cop in a wheelchair witnesses a murder, and teams up with a young ambitious journalist to bring the truth to light. With camera, binoculars and transmitter in hand, uncover the town’s secrets from your balcony in this soul-searching detective mystery.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 18.5%, Adventure 11%, Mystery 8%
- #55 The Empty Desk
67% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: CheesecakeGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 9%
- #56 Crimson Seer
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meridian Malice
Windows
Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 22.8%, Crime 18%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #57 L.A. Noire
69% matchVery Positive86% of 36,273 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Crime 25.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Mystery 6.8%
- #58 Dark Alley
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CheesecakeGamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
A narrative noir thriller set in Kyoto. Detective Thomas Bennett investigates the disappearance of a British agent, only to collide with the Yakuza, a shadowy conspiracy, and a truth that should never surface.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Crime 15.1%, Drama 9.5%, Narration 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%
- #59 Detective Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 41.4%, Investigation 22.7%, Crime 20.6%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 4.4%
- #60 Mohism: Battle of Words
66% 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 28.7%, Investigation 21.3%, Crime 18.8%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.8%