60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Detective, Mystery, Adventure.
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.
The Bygone Days of Her and the Flowers
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》
Threefold Recital
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...
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 15.6%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Cartoony 9.8%, Anime 9.2%
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 23.2%, Lore-Rich 17.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Cartoony 9.6%, Mystery 8.6%
Your statement is already on record. Search messages, social media, and your calendar for evidence. Defend your story, explain contradictions, or shift the blame. What you submit will change the investigation and the story.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 8.3%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, 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: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 19.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Cartoony 8.5%
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 17%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 8.5%, Anime 8.4%
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: Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Investigation 16.3%, Anime 8.8%, Mystery 8%
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 30%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 12.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%
In this surreal afterlife deduction game by CnD Games, play as Zhuge Liang—the East's legendary mastermind. Face off against Sherlock Holmes in the Underworld Olympics and unravel a deadly closed-circle mystery trapped within a snowed-in mountain lodge!
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Investigation 10%, Anime 8.2%
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 23.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 8.4%, Anime 7.3%
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 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 7.5%
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 26.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 11.3%, Mystery 10%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 10.3%, Mystery 9%
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 26.2%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Mystery 8%
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: Detective 27.2%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
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 14.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Anime 8.4%
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: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
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 17.6%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Anime 10.4%, Mystery 6.4%
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 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%
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 19%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 10.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Puzzle 9.2%
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 25.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Cartoony 9.3%
Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 12%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Story Rich 7.9%
"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 33.9%, Investigation 13%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
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 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Investigation 12%, Anime 7.6%
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 23.9%, Investigation 20.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
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 14.2%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Cartoony 8.9%
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 28.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 9.9%
Switch between multiple protagonists in this suspense visual novel and follow the event of the three days leading up to Halloween. Piece together clues from each perspective to uncover the truth, as your choices reshape the fates of the others.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Anime 9.2%
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 21.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Visual Novel 8.7%
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 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Anime 9.2%, Mystery 8.3%
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 26.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Anime 8.3%
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 15.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Cartoony 8.9%, Mystery 8.3%
"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 16.7%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 7.7%
A genealogy deduction game set in Republican-era China. Play as a lawyer, search newspapers, case files, letters, and old photos, and follow clues to identify people and uncover family ties. Reconstruct the Chen family tree and uncover the secrets behind your commission.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
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 22.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Anime 10.6%, Adventure 10.3%
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 28.5%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
[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 17.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Adventure 8.8%
[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 20.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
Enter the burned crime scene and restore 8 cases from the past. The crime scene photos and records have been charred black, but as a cold case investigator, your deduction and forensic skills can reveal what happened. Search by keyword, reconstruct the sequence of events, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Text-Based 7.2%
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 16.1%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 8.1%, Anime 8%
“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 20.4%, Investigation 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
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 34.8%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Investigation 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%
Among the 18 people who have a heart of justice, there is an evil that seeks murder. It is a mysterious and malicious death game of justice ADV. This is a free game made by an individual. Please note that this is an unfinished work.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Anime 12%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 10.4%
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8%
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 29.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 10.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
One day, you are thrown into an unknown world – Aethris. Lead your own adventure. Hunt for clues in dialogues with diverse characters. Choose what to doubt or trust. Forge a path between chaotic reality and illusory sanctuary.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Story Rich 4.6%
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: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
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 29.8%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 7.9%, Anime 6.7%
Ever since the incident 10 years ago, things have never been the same. As an investigative reporter, it is now your job to uncover a beastly serial killer - before it is too late. Question suspects, gather evidence, and face the past in this twisted murder-mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Anime 9.9%, Lore-Rich 9.3%
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 23.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 8.5%
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: Detective 30.9%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 12.2%
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 16.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 7.4%
“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 18.4%, Lore-Rich 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Investigation 10.7%, 2D Platformer 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: Detective 41.2%, Investigation 23.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 7.6%
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: Detective 25%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Anime 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%
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 27.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 9.8%
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 28.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Investigation 13.4%, Anime 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
The Mystery of Misty Mount is a 2D mystery puzzle-adventure game. In order to save his father who has turned into a parrot, players take on the role of Wang Di and go into Misty Mount to uncover the truth of an accident that occurred fifteen years ago.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Lore-Rich 17.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Puzzle 9.9%
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 26.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 9.7%, Anime 8.9%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
