60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Adventure, Detective, Mystery.
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing
In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Historical 13.1%, Dark Humor 12.2%, Mystery 11%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Crime 26.1%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Third Person 4.9%
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 30.1%, Crime 25.7%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Historical 4.5%
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Crime 32.6%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Historical 14.4%, Adventure 4.4%
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: Crime 25.6%, Detective 20.5%, Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%
Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Mystery 18.4%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 8.9%
Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.
Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Detective 21.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Historical 10%, Adventure 5.9%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Detective 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Investigation 9.3%, Mystery 7.6%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Mystery 20.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Atmospheric 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Mystery 17.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Puzzle 8.4%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 15.2%, Atmospheric 11%, Puzzle 8.3%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Detective 21.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Historical 9.8%
"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 34.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Historical 11.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Crime 37.4%, Detective 25.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 8.6%, Adventure 3.9%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Historical 20.6%, Detective 20.4%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Crime 28%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.6%, Third Person 5.9%
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Detective 20.3%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings.
Why similar: Crime 34.4%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Crime 30.6%, Mystery 17%, Investigation 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Crime 24.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Third Person 4.9%
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.
Why similar: Crime 26%, Dialogue Heavy 17.7%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 9.4%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Dark Humor 18.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Action RPG 15.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Action RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
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: Crime 33.3%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 24.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Mystery 8.8%, Investigation 6.3%
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
Why similar: Historical 25.8%, Dark Humor 24.1%, Mystery 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 42.3%, Crime 15%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Investigation 7.2%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%
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: Crime 22.7%, Detective 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19.1%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.5%
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Crime 30.9%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 13%, Exploration 7.1%
A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 6.8%, RPG 5.9%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Crime 40.3%, Detective 22.4%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 5.1%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 55.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Puzzle 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, RPG 6.5%
You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.
Why similar: Detective 43.5%, Investigation 28.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%
An immersive sim-lite in a fictional historical setting. You are on the world's first airship about to crash down and have to find the culprit. Sneak around, break into cabins, interrogate passengers, find evidence - but be careful not to incriminate yourself!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Crime 33.5%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
Why similar: Crime 30.2%, Detective 28.9%, Investigation 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Mystery 8.3%
Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies to generate dialogues in real time. This tale of murder, suspense and absurdity unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist.
Why similar: Crime 32.2%, Detective 20.7%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 10%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Detective 15.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Historical 8.1%
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Why similar: Crime 24.6%, Detective 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 8.4%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Historical 17.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Third Person 9.5%
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 32.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Investigation 12.8%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 8.1%
Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.
Why similar: Detective 63.5%, Story Rich 17.2%, Multiple Endings 16.4%, Adventure 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...
Why similar: Crime 38.5%, Detective 18.5%, Historical 8.4%, Mystery 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%
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 27.2%, Detective 18.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Third Person 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Crime 41.4%, Detective 22.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Atmospheric 8%, RPG 5.6%
Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Crime 37.5%, Dialogue Heavy 18.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Dark Humor 13.3%, Puzzle 5.7%
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 30.2%, Dialogue Heavy 21.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 10.3%, Puzzle 7%
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Dark Humor 27.6%, Exploration 12.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 9.5%
A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 21.2%, Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 8.4%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Detective 17.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%
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 38%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, RPG 7.6%
Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 41.8%, Mystery 14%, Investigation 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Exploration 7.3%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Atmospheric 8%, Exploration 6.6%
