- #1 The Bygone Days of Her and the Flowers
97% matchVery Positive99% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: luern0313
Windows · Mac · Linux
和纳西妲一起,回到「过去」的须弥。真正的花神诞祭、密室中发生的「不可能犯罪」、预示着世界将毁灭的地震……在「神」不在的须弥城,你能否揭开命案的真相,探寻提瓦特世界的终极秘密,然后…与「那个人」再次相见? 和伙伴们一起,去见证《只属于「她与花」的往日》
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Cartoony 9.8%, Mystery 9.1%
- #2 Threefold Recital
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,598 reviews2025
Dev: Everscape GamesPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Cartoony 9.5%, Mystery 8.7%
- #3 Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''
96% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: ゆしま
Windows · Mac
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Detective 16.6%, Anime 12.7%, Cartoony 10.2%
- #4 Deep Focus
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 19.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 10%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #5 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 4,341 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.8 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 26%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Anime 8.8%, Mystery 8.3%
- #6 HoloTrials: Case Covered
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VTAC GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
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: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Anime 12.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 10.6%
- #7 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
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 22.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #8 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
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 23.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 8.5%, Anime 7.3%
- #9 Tokyo Detectives
91% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 18.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Anime 10.2%, Mystery 9%
- #10 Mohism: Battle of Words
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 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 25%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 8.6%, Anime 8.3%
- #11 Little Locked Rooms
90% matchVery Positive89% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 26.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Anime 11.2%, Mystery 10%
- #12 Paper Perjury
89% matchVery Positive89% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 9.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #13 KILLA
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Tangerine
Windows
A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Investigation 14%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 8.3%
- #14 Murders on the Yangtze River
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,848 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 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 33.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #15 My Camp of Memories
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniil Tarasau
Windows · Mac
A visual novel in the romance and adventure genre. Awaken in the Honeycombs, a camp where memory is erased and secrets hum in the night. Forge bonds, defy the Union, and uncover your past. Will you be a pawn or ignite freedom as war looms?
Why similar: Detective 23%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Anime 10.3%, Mystery 6.4%
- #16 Echoes of Ash
86% 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 30.6%, Investigation 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #17 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #18 LumineNight
84% matchVery Positive89% of 534 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
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 25.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Cartoony 9.3%
- #19 検索探偵パテ太郎
85% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Torasute
Windows
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 18.9%, Detective 18%, Investigation 11%, Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #20 Trials of Innocence
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,723 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 23.1%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 7.6%
- #21 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,611 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 21.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #22 Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Triple Cerberus Studios
Windows
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%
- #23 Staffer Reborn
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 941 reviews2024
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Cartoony 8.8%
- #24 The Murder of Ava Monroe
81% 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 33.4%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 10%, Visual Novel 8.6%
- #25 Billie Beetleneck -A detective tale-
80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Retroactive Fort
Windows
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: Detective 25%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Anime 9.1%, Mystery 8.4%
- #26 Murder on the Marine Express
81% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2021
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 9.2%, Anime 8.2%
- #27 Inquiry Counsel逆转茶食人
78% matchNo user reviews90% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: ZHENG YUFENG
Windows
"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: Detective 24.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #28 Project Judgment
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chibeob Games
Windows
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: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 16%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Cartoony 8.8%, Mystery 8.3%
- #29 The Occult Detective
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Anime 12.1%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #30 瓔珞事件簿之誰殺了愛情
79% matchVery Positive97% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: 傅真Pub: Genuine Studio Ltd
Windows
瓔珞事件簿系列遊戲是一系列以私人偵探拍擋瓔.珞為主角的推理解謎遊戲 你將會與兩位充滿火花的偵探, 一同破解一個又一個離奇案件!
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 19.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Anime 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%
- #31 The Missing Threads
78% 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 30.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #32 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #33 The Girl Who Wasn't There
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 8.2%, Anime 7.9%
- #34 Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tohakusha Inc.
Windows
“Intervene in Tsumimi’s stream” through comments and Mega Chats, then use your deductions to change their fate in this 14-day psychological horror adventure.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #35 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
74% matchVery Positive94% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
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 34.9%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 10%, Adventure 9.5%
- #36 Chrono Crimes
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Chrono
Windows
Investigate crimes and solve them... before they happen. Scour future crime scenes, corroborate suspects' alibis, search for incriminating evidence and uncover the truth before the culprit can get away with it.
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #37 The Seven Bad Apples
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the case of some missing scores just before the big Christmas concert of the academy. Help them question the seven daunting suspects before it's too late!
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 7.9%, Anime 6.7%
- #38 雾尽时分
75% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
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: Detective 23.9%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #39 Burden of Truth
73% matchPositive100% of 19 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 23.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 8.4%
- #40 荷莱Horae
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 黎羽科技LICOGAME
Windows · Mac · Linux
“记忆是人与人的连接。” ——《荷莱》是一部多结局校园青春悬疑ADV,讲述回溯、记录与爱的故事。 依露琳与好友湘涵在班主任的威逼下“主动”报名参加艺术节活动。 两人最终决定拍一部短片,讲述一个对花朵过度关爱的园丁。 然而,她们花费心血完成的内容却被学校死板的规定打回。 为了不让短片无人问津,两人在艺术节当天进行了游击演出。 演出本身很顺利,依露琳却不慎被学生会长梵逸抓了现行。 为了保护自己与湘涵共同创作的痕迹,她慌不择路落入河中,于弥留之际回溯了时间。 而她随身携带的DV机中,竟出现了没见过的影像……
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Investigation 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #41 Kindred [High Tide]
71% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Victoria RafaelianPub: Captain Edge Studios
Windows
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 27%, Investigation 17.3%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 9.8%
- #42 I'M YOUR HOST
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Calligram Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 24.2%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 7.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #43 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 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 40.6%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 7.4%
- #44 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VisualBagel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Anime 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
- #45 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
73% 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%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Anime 8.9%
- #46 隐迹囚笼 Mind Jack
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Quaso Studio
Windows · Mac
Mindjack is a plot-progression Visual novels and investigation game about social violence. Hijack instructors' vision terminals, eavesdrop on conspiracies, and capture violent acts. You must uncover dark secrets, and decide whether to save your friends trapped within the time limit.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #47 Edwin Earstwhile: Medical Examiner
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Callum Page
Windows
A medical detective game set in the late Victorian era. Uncover the perpetrators behind an assortment of grizzly murders by examining meticulously hand-animated cadavers.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Investigation 6.6%
- #48 Detective Dunkadoo
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goosewing Creative
Windows
To ensure your career doesn't end sooner than the apocalypse, work hard to collect "Well-Done Stamps" and save your performance review!
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 18.4%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Cartoony 8.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #49 若津谷村の祟り
70% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Tiam Games
Windows
因習村推理ADV
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Visual Novel 24.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 13.5%
- #50 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
69% 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 33.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.6%, Investigation 8.4%
- #51 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #52 WHODUNNIT
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Don Attico
Windows
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: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 19.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #53 Mystery Island:Missing Amy
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: TAPROMANCE
Windows
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 20.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Mystery 9%
- #54 炸鸡块与天使
68% matchPositive94% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: Hamstachio
Windows · Mac
"Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #55 BitterSweet: Detectives' Tea Party
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ConsteRia
Windows
A story-driven mystery visual novel about chasing the past of a phantom thief. As you investigate the old cases of a Phantom Thief - Raven, new murder incidents unfold one after another. With every case solved, the hidden truth behind the past slowly comes to light.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 7.5%
- #56 阎罗索命
65% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: Reptilian Brain Studio
Windows
古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间,科举省试方毕,汴京国子监突发连环命案,遇害者死状惊悚离奇,如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博,通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局,找出案件背后的骇人真相……
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Detective 23.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #57 SANGUINE CYCLE; REDUX
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YAMARUGII
Windows
A narrative-driven thriller about missing people, stagnant towns, and the fact that even if you love someone, you can't always see the good sides of them when push comes to shove.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Lore-Rich 24%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 7.9%
- #58 Christopher Ledger: Corporate Auditor
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Donnerwelle Inc.
Windows · Mac
Anime corporate murder mystery. Interrogate executives, uncover financial cover-ups, and audit your way to the truth alongside a team of investigators.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 20.9%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Adventure 7.2%
- #59 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
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 34.7%, Investigation 22.9%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #60 Schrodinger's Catgirl
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spider Lily Studios LLC
Windows · Linux
[IS THE GIRL IN THE MANOR ALIVE OR DEAD?] Investigate an abandoned manor, gather evidence, and make choices that affect both the past and future in this mystery point-and-click adventure.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Investigation 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Cartoony 6.7%