- #1 In a Detective's Mind
97% 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 34.4%, Investigation 24.5%, Crime 15.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 6.9%
- #2 春泥 Soil of Rebirth
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 282 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 20%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 14.8%, RPG 10.4%, Mystery 8.1%
- #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #4 Back to the Dawn
95% matchVery Positive95% of 9,819 reviews2025
Dev: Metal Head GamesPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.6 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 24.1%, Crime 16.9%, RPG 16.6%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #5 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 22%, Detective 19.3%, Crime 16%, Mystery 10.5%, RPG 10.1%
- #6 子归 - Blossom
94% matchVery Positive89% of 601 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 28.6%, Crime 19.1%, RPG 14.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Drama 6.8%
- #7 Devi : A light in the dark
93% 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 22.6%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 18.4%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #8 Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 398 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 21.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 8.5%, RPG 8%
- #9 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 25.6%, Crime 22.8%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 7%
- #10 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
91% 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 27.9%, Crime 24.9%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #11 The Wolf Is Dead
90% matchNo user reviews
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 32.8%, Crime 26%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 9.5%, Narration 6.2%
- #12 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,228 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.2 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 26.1%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #13 Point Zero: Victoria
89% matchNo user reviews2026
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 22.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 18.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #14 The Detective's Apprentice
88% 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 34.8%, Investigation 26.9%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Adventure 5.8%
- #15 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Crime 9.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #16 Unheard - Voices of Crime
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,839 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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 49%, RPG 13.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Investigation 7%
- #17 Crime Scene Technician
86% 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 23.4%, Crime 22.9%, Investigation 19.6%, Life Sim 10.8%, Exploration 7.3%
- #18 The Empty Desk
85% matchPositive91% of 22 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 20%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 8.2%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #19 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.6%, Detective 23.7%, Crime 22.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #20 Detective Hindsight
84% 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 35.1%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Crime 10.1%, Exploration 5.6%
- #21 In Memoriam
82% 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 35.4%, Investigation 18.9%, RPG 11.1%, Mystery 11%, Drama 7%
- #22 Murders on the Yangtze River
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,376 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.0 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 34.4%, Investigation 16.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Mystery 8.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #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 43.1%, Drama 11%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, RPG 8.5%
- #24 Silhouette: Chapter One
83% 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 26.2%, Crime 20.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #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%, Crime 19.7%, Investigation 17.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #26 Man of Nollyn
79% matchPositive100% of 17 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%
- #27 Mohism: Battle of Words
80% 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 28.6%, Investigation 21.3%, Crime 18.8%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #28 Creepy Cases Teen Detective Club
78% 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 27.5%, Investigation 22.9%, RPG 12.7%, Crime 12%, Mystery 6.7%
- #29 The Flower Collectors
79% matchVery Positive82% of 162 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 21.8%, Crime 17.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 7.5%
- #30 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
78% 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 33.8%, Crime 23.2%, Investigation 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #31 A Case of Fraud
74% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 25.1%, Crime 20.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #32 Cross Country Case
76% 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 29.4%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 8%, RPG 7.3%
- #33 Tokyo Detectives
77% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Investigation 25.1%, Crime 22.7%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #34 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
77% 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 27.5%, Crime 25.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 10.2%, RPG 7.1%
- #35 The Missing Threads
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
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. Start now.
Why similar: Crime 29%, Detective 27.7%, Investigation 19.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 7.9%
- #36 DETECTIVE - The Motel
74% matchMixed44% of 15 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 29.3%, Crime 26.2%, Investigation 18.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%
- #37 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
73% matchVery Positive94% of 372 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 27.8%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #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 36.7%, Investigation 19%, Crime 15.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Mystery 10.2%
- #39 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 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 26.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #40 Rubbings
71% matchVery Positive89% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: 午夜说书人
Windows
《诡拓》是一款中式民俗微恐风的悬疑推理游戏。你将扮演一名民俗杂志编辑,根据匿名信件中的拓片线索,深入封闭、神秘的睖睁村,这里多年来流传着失踪旅人和诡异祭祀的传说。通过亲历村志中的诡异故事,并在村庄中展开调查,你将逐步揭开埋藏数十年的真相。
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 15%, RPG 10.1%, Mystery 7.1%
- #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 33.5%, Crime 29.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.6%
- #42 星象迷案 The Zodiac Mystery
72% matchNo user reviews
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 28%, Detective 26.4%, Mystery 15.2%, RPG 11.3%, Drama 9.2%
- #43 Burden of Truth
71% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 21.1%, Crime 15.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Drama 9.1%
- #44 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 738 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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%
- #45 The Outer Islands
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
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 25.1%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 9.8%
- #46 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 33.2%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #47 Mind Diver
68% matchVery Positive97% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 18.5%, Mystery 8.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #48 Echoes of Ash
70% 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 33.6%, Investigation 24.7%, Crime 18.4%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #49 Sanfu
69% matchVery Positive83% of 17,512 reviews2023
Dev: Shiying StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
2000年,山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告,而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入,一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。
Why similar: RPG 16.3%, Detective 15.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Drama 11%, Crime 10.9%
- #50 Detective - The Test
69% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Investigation 24.2%, Detective 21.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Drama 5.8%
- #51 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 37.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #52 The Big Hollow: 1982
69% 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 33.8%, Investigation 26.7%, Crime 16.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Mystery 6.2%
- #53 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 21.2%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #54 Scene Investigators
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Investigation 27.3%, Detective 25.8%, Crime 23.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 5.6%
- #55 Heretic Red
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Blood Pact Studio
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 34.2%, Investigation 26.7%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Mystery 6.6%
- #56 What Was Found at Ravenhill
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 20.2%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #57 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 27.4%, Investigation 22.8%, Crime 18%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #58 黑土无归
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CATTOFUN GAMES
Windows · Mac
玩家将扮演一名平凡的货车司机,在追寻父亲死因的过程中,刺破由技术狂热与时代巨变交织而成的阴谋之网。
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, RPG 22.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Drama 10.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #59 Private Eye: The Young Heir
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
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 25.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Crime 18.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #60 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Investigation 31.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 7.2%, 2D 2.3%