60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich.
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.
The Grade 5B Case Files
A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.
Tokyo Detectives
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.
Why similar: Detective 38.4%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 16.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Investigation 14.8%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 12.5%
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 28.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Anime 9.3%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Visual Novel 21%, Mystery 15%, Anime 12%, Funny 6.8%
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 31.9%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Anime 13.4%, Investigation 12.5%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 5%
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 28.1%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 11.7%, Anime 11.4%
The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.2%, Anime 11.1%, Investigation 9.8%
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 25.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Anime 13.5%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 10.6%
I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.
Why similar: Detective 38%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 16.5%, Story Rich 6.1%, Investigation 5.5%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Visual Novel 29.3%, Mystery 18.8%, Funny 6.3%, Anime 5.2%
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 13.6%
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Anime 12%, Funny 4.5%
Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 14.7%, Anime 14.1%, Funny 7.2%
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 17.9%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 4.5%
Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.4%, Mystery 34.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 4.5%
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 27.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 15%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 12.6%
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: Detective 46.5%, Visual Novel 31.8%, Anime 11%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 5.2%
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
The (mis)adventures of Vinty, a nobody who thinks she's somebody!
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.2%, Anime 38.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 3.8%, Indie 2.3%
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 31.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 15%, Anime 13.1%, Investigation 9.2%
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 35.1%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 9.5%, Investigation 7.5%
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 22.3%, Detective 20.4%, Anime 14.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Detective 27.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 9.1%
A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Mystery 24.2%, Casual 12%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Anime 24.3%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 5.9%, Story Rich 5.4%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 13.6%, Exploration 5%
~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Mystery 18.8%, Funny 12%, Casual 9.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Mystery 28.6%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 14.3%, Anime 7%
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 29.2%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Anime 12.5%
Find out who's been messing up your home with this troublesome witch!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Anime 23.9%, Funny 16.5%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Casual 3.2%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Anime 12.6%
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 14.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
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: Detective 27.3%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Anime 11.9%, Mystery 10.5%
Assetflip attorney is a murder mystery satire visual novel, Solve crimes in a world where everyone has gone insane and everything feels like a fever dream, interrogate witnesses, hunt for clues and take down the criminal organization that threatens to destroy reality
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Mystery 31.1%, Funny 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Mystery 16%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Funny 7.7%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 12%, Funny 8.4%
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 31.5%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Investigation 12.6%, Anime 12.4%
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Mystery 18.5%, Investigation 18.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Exploration 6.7%
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 35.2%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Anime 16.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 4.7%
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: Detective 28.5%, Visual Novel 20%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Anime 6.1%
March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Mystery 19.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Anime 9.6%
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 29.9%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Mystery 16.7%, Investigation 14%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Funny 10.4%, Investigation 8.6%, Exploration 6.6%
In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date!
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 10%, Mystery 9.9%, Funny 5.9%
The ultimate Hololive hide-and-seek adventure! Step into a world of coziness and colorful cuteness in Holo Hidden, a charming hidden object game where your are tasked to find hidden fans and missing items! Test your skill across 11+1 beautifully hand-drawn levels.
Why similar: Anime 54.2%, Funny 22.9%, Casual 14.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Singleplayer 1%
A mysterious crime that no one could solve now rests on your shoulders. Well, not just yours; you also have a partner from your department whom everyone makes fun of. But who knows—maybe she’s actually a great detective in disguise?
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 27.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Casual 7.6%, Adventure 3.6%
Let your girlfriend know (or not) about the culprit who ate her ice cream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Anime 24.5%, Funny 18%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 2.6%
In this short visual novel, four prisoners on death row are cleared of all charges. But the prison has a quota to meet. The four are put in a room and asked to decide among themselves over the course of an hour... who will be the one to die?
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Mystery 26%, Anime 23.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Story Rich 2.9%
As Regeria Hope, clear your clients of their crimes, or watch them hang and amass power and wealth. It's up to you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.1%, Anime 27.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 6.7%
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Anime 13.1%
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Anime 12.1%, Investigation 11.8%
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Detective 44.7%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 19.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Adventure 3.8%
Explore an abandoned school where memories linger longer than the living. Uncover the mystery of your best friend’s disappearance. Dodge bullets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Mystery 24.5%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Exploration 6.1%
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 16.2%, Investigation 9.5%, Funny 9.4%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 16.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Story Rich 4.3%
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 21.3%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 5.1%
