- #1 Last Night Last Call
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the conversation - but who has the answers you seek, and who has blood on their hands?
Why similar: Crime 15%, Detective 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Romance 10.5%
- #2 Detective Trent
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pegamob
Windows
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 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Detective 15.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Romance 10.2%
- #3 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
96% matchVery Positive96% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
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: Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Detective 18.8%, Crime 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #4 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
95% 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 27.1%, Crime 23%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 6.8%
- #5 Horny Spy: Secret Mission
94% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Stacy Story Games
Windows
Horny Spy: Secret Mission is an adult visual novel with a spicy plot. A dangerous adventure, undercover missions and passionate romantic dates are waiting for you.
Why similar: Crime 18.4%, Detective 17.6%, Romance 13.3%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Visual Novel 11%
- #6 Halfway House
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Az
Windows · Mac · Linux
A character-driven, story-rich visual novel about rebuilding your life after juvenile detention. Forge friendships, find romance, and confront the scars of your troubled past.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Romance 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%
- #7 Gold Of Lotusland
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: McCauley ChristianPub: Sunken Eyes Games
Windows
In our story rich game Gold Of Lotusland you play as Lead Engineer Daniel Quinn as he uncovers the dark truth about the robots he designed as well as the world he lives within. Could the machines be capable of murder? What is Lotusland? You as the player must make the choices to discover the truth.
Why similar: Crime 17.7%, Detective 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Romance 12.1%, Investigation 9.3%
- #8 Murder at Chateau de Rouge
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Abigail Fuller
Windows · Linux
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Crime 17.3%, Detective 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Adventure 8.1%
- #9 Best Served Cold
91% matchVery Positive88% of 640 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 11.4%
- #10 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
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: Crime 18.6%, Detective 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%
- #11 BAD STUDENT LOVE
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: REALIZE NOVA
Windows
Labeled a “troublemaker,” you transfer to the worst high school. There, you become entangled in dangerous relationships driven by desire, jealousy, and manipulation. Will you get closer, be used, or get hurt— your choices will determine how your story with them ends.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Dating Sim 17%, Crime 16.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Adventure 7.7%
- #12 Mohism: Battle of Words
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 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 23.7%, Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Investigation 12.6%
- #13 Отделение 38
89% matchVery Positive94% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: The Three Windmills
Windows
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Romance 16%, Investigation 12.9%, Dating Sim 12.7%
- #14 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
87% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
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 23.4%, Crime 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Investigation 10.1%
- #15 Cold Verdict 2
88% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
A direct sequel to 'Cold Verdict'. Another group of people wake up in a strange abandoned location, trying to find a way out and understand why they were put there. What is the killer's endgame in all this? A short interactive story with choices.
Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Detective 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Modern 10.6%
- #16 By Your Hands
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChellayTiger
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel where you play a fish-out-of-water college student who must face the best and worst traits animalkind has to offer. Solve the mystery of this school as you develop close bonds, get intimate, and uncover shocking secrets with alluring, yet deeply flawed, ordinary men.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Crime 15.3%, Dating Sim 13.8%, Romance 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
- #17 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
85% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 23.1%, Detective 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Investigation 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%
- #18 New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston
86% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2019
Dev: Little Black Book Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A tale of treachery, beauty and passion, don’t miss the first installment in the New England Detective series. NED: Breakfast in Boston is a crime mystery detective visual novel with an intriguing dating sim aspect.
Why similar: Crime 20.9%, Detective 17.4%, Romance 13.6%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Investigation 11.9%
- #19 Devi : A light in the dark
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying Robot Studios
Windows
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 21.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
- #20 Nocturnal Visitors: Book One
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miguel H. DeathPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Crime 21%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Detective 16.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Investigation 12%
- #21 雾尽时分
84% 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: Crime 25.2%, Detective 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.7%
- #22 BUSTAFELLOWS season2
82% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Fight for love and fight against crime, in this romantic, mystery, visual novel!
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Romance 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Dating Sim 12%, Visual Novel 11.2%
- #23 琉璃烟火-Flame in Glass-
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gloria Works
Windows
他期待着事业的成果,她期待着追逐的爱情,她期待能给身边的人们带来笑容,他期待能成为故事的主角,他们生活的这座城市期待着海啸后的痊愈……可是,一场突如其来的爆炸扰乱了这一切。烟火暗淡,琉璃蒙尘,他们所期待的,能够实现吗?
Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Detective 26.3%, Romance 19.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Cinematic 4.2%
- #24 Trials of Innocence
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,658 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 22.3%, Crime 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #25 Death Trick: Double Blind
81% matchVery Positive87% of 275 reviews2024
Dev: Citreat StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Investigation 9.8%
- #26 Chronique des Silencieux
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Crime 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Investigation 11.4%
- #27 INTERSECTION
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HISYSgames
Windows · Mac
Become Yoon Seunghyun, a young cadet starting his internship, and face a real, mysterious crime on your very first day.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Crime 17.2%, Romance 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Investigation 9.1%
- #28 Feast Manor
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: CupCupMug
Windows · Mac
After being cursed to never leave, Ember must eat all of the food she can in order to find the one that will break the curse!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Romance 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Detective 12.8%, Dating Sim 11.5%
- #29 Almanac: Detective Agency
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bergamot Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 19%, Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
- #30 Costella Maid Cafe♡ : The 5 Love Recipe for you
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RIVERBOY STUDIO
Windows
실존 코스튬 플레이어 5인이 직접 등장하는, 실사 비주얼 기반 연애 시뮬레이션. 옛날부터 알고 지내던 누나의 부탁으로 작은 메이드 카페 「코스텔라」의 임시 매니저가 된 당신. 라강, 아희, 보미, 아소, 린땅 — 다섯 명의 메이드와 함께하는 예상치 못한 일상 속에서, 다섯 가지 마음의 이야기가 시작됩니다.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.8%, Romance 24.2%, Visual Novel 19%, Dating Sim 8.4%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #31 Over The Phone
78% matchVery Positive83% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Ramify Games
Windows · Mac
A short talking sim with choices. Get to know Harper over a handful of voice-acted calls and text chats.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Dialogue Heavy 21.2%, Romance 19.6%, Dating Sim 19%, Visual Novel 13.5%
- #32 Rose Academy
75% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: KK Studio
Windows · Mac
A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Romance 19%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%
- #33 Heart Beat Clue
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Typed Interactive
Windows
"Heart Beat Clue" merges detective puzzles with romantic storylines. Players' choices affect both mysteries and relationships, offering a unique, interactive experience where love and investigation intersect.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Romance 15.1%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Investigation 10.6%
- #34 Romance after dark
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Lesson of Passion
Windows
ROMANCE AFTER DARK is a noir blend of visual novel and adventure game experience. Play as Trevor, once successful private investigator and help him put his miserable life on the right track again. Use your detective hunch and interact with characters and objects.
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Detective 15.3%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #35 Criminal Expert
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Criminal Expert is a detective video game that puts you under the pressure of inexorably passing time. The story contains multiple selection paths, and you ultimately decide how it ends.
Why similar: Crime 26.3%, Detective 24%, Investigation 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%
- #36 Three Days to Chicago
75% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Chris SchroyerPub: Austin Ivansmith Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.
Why similar: Romance 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 18.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Dating Sim 11.9%
- #37 The Empty Desk
74% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: CheesecakeGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Crime 23%, Detective 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Investigation 11.6%, Cinematic 7.8%
- #38 Baskin All-In: The Family
74% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: TheSugarRayPub: The Sugar Boudoir
Windows · Mac · Linux
Baskin All-In: the Family is a choice-driven adult visual novel about a small town family drama. Its rich story doesn't shy away from jokes, sex, romance or realities of life. Play a failed actor and learn to follow a new dream. If it's too much, kiss your sister and everything will be alright.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Romance 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Dating Sim 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.9%
- #39 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt Sanderson
Windows
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 20.4%, Detective 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Investigation 12%
- #40 Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toii GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
A classic Asian drama series is reborn in anime style, and you’re the director with power to guide the clash between rival families! Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan puts you in control of the narrative, allowing you to guide the beloved characters to endings from the original show.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Dating Sim 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Romance 16.5%, Adventure 4.7%
- #41 Defending Lydia Collier
73% matchVery Positive88% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: White Phantom Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lydia Collier has been charged with the murder of her billionaire husband after he mysteriously vanished, and it is your job to prove her innocence. Find evidence, follow leads, make decisions and crack the case, and whilst you do it date and find love in London as a newly single, wealthy lawyer.
Why similar: Crime 16.8%, Detective 16.7%, Romance 14.1%, Dating Sim 13.1%, Visual Novel 11%
- #42 Singles' Generation
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forever Young Games
Windows
Singles' Generation is a visual novel story, which follows the life of a group of young friends, including their successes and failures in finding happiness and love, and finding their place in today’s fast-paced, modern world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Romance 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Cinematic 10.7%
- #43 Girls' Dorm -Managing an all-girls' dormitory-
70% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWARE PLUS ONEPub: Shiravune
Windows
Managing a dormitory is hard work—especially when its residents are all girls! Does Haruto have what it takes to deal with this garden of flowers?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Romance 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Casual 5.2%
- #44 The Wolf Is Dead
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fat Toad Games
Windows
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Crime 28.3%, Dialogue Heavy 20.5%, Investigation 10.2%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #45 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
72% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Crime 21.4%, Detective 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 11.6%
- #46 Altered Bloodlines
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Dream Cloud Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
A troubling missing persons case soon snowballs into an investigation of a shadowy criminal enterprise and vast conspiracies that even affect your own family. Will you be able to solve the mystery while protecting those dear to you? Will your fledgling romance survive full knowledge of your past?
Why similar: Crime 27.6%, Romance 19.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%
- #47 Iterations
71% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Meg GravattPub: IntelliTect
Windows
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: Crime 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #48 Murder by Numbers
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,662 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24%, Detective 17.4%, Crime 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Investigation 12%
- #49 Arts & Hearts Academy
69% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Vera Florentine
Windows · Mac · Linux
In the romantic visual novel Arts & Hearts Academy, immerse yourself in a world of mysteries, art scandals, and love! A student girl dreams of winning a prestigious architecture competition and finding love. Little does she know, a cunning criminal has already set their traps.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #50 Campus Bonds - Season 1
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MCVisualNovels
Windows
Having moved from his natal city and living with his now-divorced father, the protagonist decides to go back to his natal city to attend college. A whole new world will be unveiled to him as he forms new social connections, comes in contact with alcohol, drugs, and of course, sex.
Why similar: Crime 18.1%, Romance 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #51 Next of Kin: Epiphany
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spelkväll Games
Windows
Become private detective Dennis Monroe, a relentless investigator driven to catch the infamous "Epiphany Killer," a shadowy figure who has haunted the city for over twenty years. Every clue draws you closer to the truth, but danger lurks behind every revelation.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Cinematic 11.8%, Romance 11.7%, Investigation 9.6%
- #52 Demonheart: The Cursed Trial
67% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?
Why similar: Detective 17%, Romance 14%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Dating Sim 11.9%
- #53 Drinks With Abbey
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Ramify Games
Windows · Mac
Drinks with Abbey is a short, slice-of-life visual novel about a first date.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 34.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Romance 16.9%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Visual Novel 11%
- #54 Pineapple Legend
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zebra3dPub: Sukuratchi
Windows
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 21.2%, Detective 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Investigation 13%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #55 The Personal Reasons
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: theserenestories
Windows
After a crime has occurred within the walls of a university, the main character finds himself in the very epicenter of events. So be patient and put on your knight's armor. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of student life and other people's secrets.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Romance 13.5%, Investigation 12.3%
- #56 Shadows of Deceit - Season 1
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: First Sin
Windows
Shadows of Deceit is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel where you find yourself bound to the Goddess of Temptation, accept her gift and indulge in a life of pleasure or resist her pull and stay true to your heart. Go on a journey filled with desire, corruption, drama, comedy, and lots of sex.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Dating Sim 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Romance 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%
- #57 Burden of Truth
67% matchPositive100% of 16 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%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 15%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Cinematic 9.4%
- #58 A Date With Yuika
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Feeling Potion
Windows · Mac
You meet with Yuika to talk about your relationship. Where is this conversation headed towards?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Dating Sim 18.9%, Romance 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Visual Novel 12%
- #59 DETECTIVE - The Motel
66% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Crime 30.8%, Detective 27.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #60 Cold Verdict 3
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
The third and final part of the 'Cold Verdict' trilogy. Claire has spent two years tracking down the elusive masked man who puts people through psychological games. Now she has to get through another of his ordeals if she wants to bring him to justice. Make choices and decide the final outcome!
Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Detective 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Modern 6.1%