60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Investigation, Crime.
A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?
Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Logic 9.6%
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 23.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 8.9%
A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%
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 24%, Crime 21.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 9.7%
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 9.7%
Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 11%
Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Detective 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.2%
[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 23.8%, Crime 21%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%
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: Crime 23.3%, Investigation 21.5%, Detective 19.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11%
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: Crime 25.5%, Detective 21.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 10.5%
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: Crime 21.8%, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Visual Novel 10%
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 22.5%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 9.7%
Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?
Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Detective 19.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Logic 9.7%
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 19.1%, Crime 17.8%, Detective 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Crime 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%
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%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 9.7%
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 28.2%, Investigation 22.4%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 9.4%
The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Crime 21.5%, Investigation 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Logic 15.4%, Mystery 13.8%
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 22.9%, Investigation 18.9%, Logic 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 11.4%
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 21.4%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 10%
The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Crime 21.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Logic 16.4%, Mystery 11.8%
The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!
Why similar: Crime 19.4%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 9%
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: Crime 26.9%, Detective 23.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 11.1%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Investigation 10.9%
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 19%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 8.2%
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 24.9%, Crime 22.3%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Logic 10.9%
The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Investigation 19.6%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Logic 17.1%, Mystery 12.4%
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 35.7%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 3.9%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Logic 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Detective 20.2%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 12.5%
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 24.7%, Crime 24.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Crime 20.4%, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9.7%
In this detective game you will write your own questions and deductions. Use your detective skills to solve these cases and the mystery of your forgotten memories in the way.
Why similar: Crime 22.7%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%
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 30%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 14%, Crime 11.2%, Logic 9.3%
"True Game" is a work of suspense reasoning. The work tells the story that people in trouble are taken to a closed space and ask to get chips from others through different competitions. This work has a high degree of brain burning, exquisite picture and strong sense of substitution.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Logic 15%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 11.2%
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: Crime 21.3%, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Investigation 17.4%, Crime 17.2%, Detective 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%
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 31%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 10.6%
The second of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Logic 15.6%, Mystery 9.9%
《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: Crime 23.8%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 15%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 10.6%
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 11.2%
Find the Golden Pineapple and the crimes against the Mayans. In Pineapple Legend, solve investigations with amusing and humorous situations. Explore the city of Takitani: investigate, solve puzzles, collect cards, equip accessories, fish, garden, fight in the arena, and increase your affinity!!!
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Visual Novel 11%
Who killed your best friend?! Find out the truth before 4 suspects frame you instead! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets and relationships between your fellow magic university students.
Why similar: Crime 18.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Detective 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%
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: Crime 21.8%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 8%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 24.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Logic 11.4%, Mystery 10.4%
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 27.9%, Investigation 22.6%, Crime 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Mystery 6.8%
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Crime 21%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 9.9%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Investigation 19.6%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 9.6%
A courtroom-inspired visual novel set in the boardroom. Interrogate executives, uncover financial cover-ups, and audit your way to the truth alongside a team of investigators.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 22.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Story Rich 7.1%
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 18.4%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Logic 10.7%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Crime 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 11.2%
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 10.5%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 16%, Investigation 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Logic 9.5%
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Crime 22.1%, Detective 21%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 9.9%
