60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Investigation, Mystery, Singleplayer.
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.
ギルド探求団へようこそ！
「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！
The Marsh Manor Mystery
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
「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 44.2%, Investigation 30.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Adventure 2.8%
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Investigation 31.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Casual 4.8%
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 55.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Mystery 9.3%, RPG 8.4%, Investigation 7.6%
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 43.8%, Investigation 29.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Mystery 6.1%
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: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 24.6%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 7.9%
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 34.8%, Investigation 25.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 40.7%, Investigation 26.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Mystery 7.9%
[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 32.4%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9%, Visual Novel 5.8%
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Investigation 29%, Mystery 8.7%, Dark 7.7%, Puzzle 7.3%
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 41.4%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 8.9%, Linear 3.9%
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 41.9%, Investigation 30.6%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 4.5%
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 33.8%, Investigation 23.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Mystery 8.2%
Children vanish in a small town. Investigator Reacher is drawn to a cursed mansion, where members of the rescue team begin to die. Is it a curse — or a killer among them? Scapegoat & Rational blends mystery storytelling, key evidence collection, and escape-style Puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Investigation 18%, RPG 13.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%
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 38.7%, Investigation 26.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
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 43.8%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 43.1%, Investigation 21.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Mystery 9.2%, RPG 7.7%
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 52.9%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Investigation 28.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Mystery 8.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 34.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 8.4%, Story Rich 7.6%
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 43.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 26.7%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Mystery 6.6%
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 35.6%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8.5%, Story Rich 6.5%
Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 24%, Dark 10.8%, Mystery 8.5%, Puzzle 7.3%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 22.2%, Dark 9.1%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
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 37.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.7%, RPG 9.1%
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 31.6%, Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Mystery 9%, Story Rich 7.3%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 24.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 7.3%
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 37.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 9%
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Investigation 28.1%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 7.9%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 6.5%
In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?
Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Dark 16.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 8.2%, Story Rich 6.9%
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 47.3%, RPG 18.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 6.8%
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 31.2%, Investigation 24.2%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8.4%
You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 50.5%, Investigation 18.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Mystery 6.6%
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 26.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 6.7%, Puzzle 6.4%
"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 43.4%, Investigation 19.6%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Mystery 7.5%
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Investigation 32.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Mystery 6.6%, Hand-drawn 4.4%
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 34.9%, Investigation 22.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Grab your crayons and delve into the world of Crayontopia in this murder mystery visual novel. Become an adept or inept detective as you gather evidence, get to know your fellow crayon-lovers, and seek to uncover the colorful secrets behind the murders that plague this seemingly perfect world.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 24.4%, Dark 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Mystery 8.4%
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Investigation 38.2%, Mystery 4.8%, Hand-drawn 4.1%, Linear 3.5%
Unravel the mystery of this top-down paranormal investigation story, what is going on and why? Solve puzzles and figure out clues while something in the darkness creeps and sneaks... Will you solve the mystery or be the victim, which end will you find ???
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 20.2%, Dark 15.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
"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 33%, Investigation 23.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Mystery 8.6%
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 42.3%, Investigation 32.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Hand-drawn 2.6%
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Dark 11.6%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
When did you become a monster? In this nightmare, everyone is guilty. Everyone has a secret. A demon will make you remember what you did. Piece together your shattered past in a detective psychological horror and... WAKE UP!
Why similar: Detective 44.7%, Investigation 23.2%, Dark 17%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 1.1%
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 28.6%, Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 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 36.5%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Dark 7.1%
What awaits a prisoner who wakes up in the house of a host known for his cruel games?
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, RPG 11.3%, Investigation 11.3%, Puzzle 9%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Investigation 28.9%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 8.1%, Story Rich 6.9%
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 37.8%, Investigation 30.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 8%
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 42%, RPG 18.7%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 7.7%, Adventure 6.2%
Descend into watery depths, unravel haunting secrets, and prove your worth as a legendary hunter. Danger lurks beneath every ripple!
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Investigation 18.5%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 7.2%, Linear 7.1%
Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?
Why similar: Detective 38.4%, Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
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: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 22.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
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 35.3%, Investigation 27.8%, Dark 12.7%, RPG 9.2%, Mystery 6%
《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 37.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 9.1%
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Investigation 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Mystery 6.5%, Story Rich 4.8%
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 24.4%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, RPG 8.1%
Navigate Salem’s hidden corners and spectral realms, using your wits and newfound powers to protect people from a relentless hunter and find hidden objects!
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 7.2%, Linear 7.1%
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 36.6%, Investigation 28.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 6.9%
