Games Like Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''

A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Anime 19.5%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 11.9%

Takemaru Abiko, creator of “Banshee's Last Cry,” the landmark mystery game that sold over 1 million copies, will release A brand-new game based on “Armchair Detective”. Search through in-game apps and Rescue YOUR sister, Hikari Takizawa, who has suddenly gone missing in Nagano Prefecture.

Why similar: Investigation 26.5%, Visual Novel 22%, Detective 18.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Mystery 13.6%

Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.

Why similar: Investigation 20.4%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Detective 16.6%, Anime 12.8%, Cartoony 10.3%

A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.

Why similar: Investigation 31.5%, Detective 21.4%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Cartoony 9.4%

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: Investigation 25.1%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Detective 18%, Anime 14.3%, Mystery 10%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Investigation 28.1%, Detective 19%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 16.2%, Mystery 10.6%

A mystery adventure which is solved by using two visual features: Live Action and Illustrations.

Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Detective 21.4%, Anime 17.3%, Mystery 13.4%

Top detectives from all over the world are gathered to solve the ultimate world-threatening mystery. Examine clues and piece together deductions in this thrilling visual novel — a direct sequel to Methods: The Detective Competition.

Why similar: Investigation 33.3%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Cartoony 14.1%, Adventure 7.3%

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: Investigation 24.6%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Detective 18.4%, Anime 18.3%, Mystery 12.1%

In AUREX, a city where every citizen's emotions are controlled, you are SOLDA, a rookie special investigator. Armed with an emotion scanner that reads what suspects try to hide, catch the tremor behind every lie, piece the clues together, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Detective 19%, Mystery 13.6%, Anime 11.1%

A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 13%

Banter Schooldays!! is a visual novel legal drama adventure game developed by the independent team Lingtan Studio.

Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 19.2%, Indie 15.6%

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: Investigation 24.1%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Detective 17.9%, Anime 14%, Mystery 10.7%

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 32.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Project Judgment is a story-driven detective adventure game where the narrative unfolds as you complete quests. Play as Cain, a detective who has lost his memory. Travel from city to city, solve cases, and uncover the truth behind your forgotten past.

Why similar: Investigation 24.3%, Detective 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Anime 12.4%, Mystery 10%

Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.

Why similar: Investigation 26.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Detective 17.4%, Anime 15%, Mystery 10.1%

Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Detective 28.5%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 13%, Anime 12.3%

The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Anime 31.1%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 14.7%

Miniature Garden is a Japanese mystery visual novel with multiple endings and art by Korie Riko (Lump of Sugar).

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.6%, Anime 28.1%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.6%

The story will develop into the year of 1947, where the players would face one of the most traumatic historical events in the history of Taiwan.Sorry,now there are only English interface, English subtitles are still being processed,we hope to complete as soon as possible.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Anime 28.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 11.5%

A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 28%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 14.4%

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: Investigation 29.1%, Detective 22%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Anime 11%, Mystery 10.6%

Anime courtroom murder mystery, set in the corporate world. Cross-examine executives, collect evidence, and correct misstatements one contradiction at a time.

Why similar: Investigation 30.6%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Detective 20.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Anime 9.2%

Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 27%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 9.4%

A novel game with a fully voiced story about everyday or extraordinary stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 19.8%, Adventure 16%, Investigation 15%, Detective 10.6%

偏远的山村中，正举行着古老的祭祀『仙姑宴』。少女吟诵着，舞动着，一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演……

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Anime 26.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 4.4%

A scenic visual novel about a young photographer who comes across a mysterious girl who changes his outlook on life and aspirations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.3%, Anime 27%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 12%

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: Investigation 26.6%, Detective 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Anime 11.3%, Mystery 10.2%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Anime 14.5%, Mystery 12%

Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 24.7%, Adventure 23.8%, Indie 14.6%

A serial killer is on the loose and only you can stop the Phantom! Story of Koyama Kazuki, a young detective working for the Igrasil. While working on several, seemingly unrelated cases, you find clues pointing to the person who killed your parents. Can you stop this new cycle of death before it's too late?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Anime 23.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Detective 14.6%, Adventure 10.4%

Find the answer in the incident involving the Professor and unravel the secret of the Awakened.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Investigation 18.7%, Anime 14.8%, Detective 13.8%, Adventure 12.4%

Search Detective Patetaro is a free mystery adventure set in a shopping street in 2050. Trace patents, designs, and trademarks with young detective Patetaro, compare testimony and clues, and eliminate impossible answers one by one. All 5 episodes free. Your search query becomes your deduction.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Adventure 15.1%, Anime 15.1%, Detective 13.1%

You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!

Why similar: Investigation 29%, Detective 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 12.3%, Mystery 12%

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: Investigation 21.7%, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%

Re Angel is a 2nd visual novel created by Studio GU, an indy game developer from Thailand.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Adventure 24.3%, Anime 22.5%, Indie 16.2%

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: Investigation 34.4%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Detective 23.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Indie 3.4%

Yakuza Cats is a graphic adventure set in a 100% feline Tokyo. This original world mixes Ukiyo-e art with Gen Z aesthetics. It is a coming of age story that puts the player through different ethical choices while tackling themes such as identity and prejudice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Investigation 22.7%, Anime 18.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Mystery 8.8%

「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: Investigation 36.8%, Detective 28.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 11.1%, 2D 4.6%

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: Investigation 21.1%, Detective 20%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 17.5%, Mystery 11.9%

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: Investigation 26%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Detective 17.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Anime 12.3%

WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?

Why similar: Investigation 30.6%, Detective 24.7%, Visual Novel 22%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 3.8%

"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!

Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Detective 17.7%, Anime 12.7%, Mystery 11.4%

《妄想破绽》是一款文字冒险（AVG）游戏，数十万字精彩原创剧情，将带给大家一段近未来架空科技都市的幻想冒险体验。游戏中，玩家将扮演普通高中生与顶级黑客的双重身份。有一天“我”抱着玩笑心理在网络上虚构了一个不存在的假人，不料却因此带来了惊天巨变……

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.6%, Adventure 26.8%, Anime 22.5%, Indie 18.2%

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: Investigation 27.5%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Detective 16.7%, Anime 14.2%, Mystery 9.1%

Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!

Why similar: Anime 39.1%, Visual Novel 37.4%, Adventure 23.5%

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 30.5%, Visual Novel 22%, Detective 14.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 8.1%

You can’t understand them—yet. Decode the “Second Reality” through Talk, Mind Read, and Translate in an empathy-driven psychological mystery adventure.

Why similar: Investigation 20.2%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 14.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Detective 11.4%

[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: Investigation 32.8%, Detective 22.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 5.3%

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: Investigation 21.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Detective 18%, Anime 17.4%, Mystery 11.1%

While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly game, forced into mutual killing and Class Trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Investigation 22%, Detective 19.7%, Anime 15.3%, Mystery 10.7%

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Investigation 23.5%, Visual Novel 19%, Detective 18.3%, Anime 15.1%, Mystery 13.3%

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: Investigation 30%, Visual Novel 27%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Cartoony 8.2%

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: Investigation 20.2%, Detective 19.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Anime 15.1%, Mystery 12.3%

舞台は廃校。記憶喪失の少年と、「モノ」を自身に宿すことができる「モノマネ」の力を持つ少女。 校舎内のあらゆる「モノ」と会話してモノだけが知っている情報を聞き出し、失われた記憶を取り戻そう！

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Anime 22.4%, Adventure 22.1%, Mystery 17.8%, Indie 4.5%

Ethani lost her way and ended up at the Lighthouse. Where did she come from and where should she go? Explore this fantasy Visual Novel to reveal her past and set sail once more...

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Anime 18%, Detective 14.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 11.2%

Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Investigation 29.6%, Detective 23%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 6.9%

A mystery-comedy deduction adventure inspired by Ace Attorney and Liar Game. Investigate clues, expose contradictions, and survive deadly rule-based games by turning unfair rules against your opponents.

Why similar: Investigation 24.1%, Anime 18.3%, Detective 16.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 9.6%