60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Detective, Mystery, Adventure.
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: Crimes and Punishments
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.
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 19.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Historical 12.6%, Dark Humor 11.8%, Mystery 10.7%
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 30.1%, Crime 25.8%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Historical 4.4%
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 27%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Third Person 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 32.8%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Historical 14.3%, Adventure 4.3%
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 32.1%, Mystery 18.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 8.8%
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 28.4%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Realistic 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%
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 33.9%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Historical 9.9%, Adventure 5.8%
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 20.5%, Third Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
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: Crime 26%, Detective 17.6%, Historical 12.3%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 7.6%
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 31.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Realistic 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 7.9%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 15.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 8.2%
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 22%, Detective 21.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Historical 9.8%
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 31.4%, Detective 25%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Exploration 6.4%
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 37.5%, Detective 25.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 8.6%, Adventure 3.9%
"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 34%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Historical 11.7%, Puzzle 7.4%
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 42.7%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Investigation 7%
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 28.1%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%, Third Person 5.8%
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 28.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Realistic 8.5%, Exploration 7.9%
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: Detective 20.5%, Historical 20.1%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Multiple Endings 9%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 5.5%
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 30.3%, Detective 20.2%, 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 34.6%, Detective 25.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Dark Humor 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%
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 24.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Third Person 4.9%
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 26.7%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 16%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Realistic 6.3%
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 28.4%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 18.2%, Mystery 18%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 9.4%
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 29.8%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 17.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%
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%, Investigation 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%
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 15.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9%
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 30.3%, Detective 28.7%, Investigation 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Mystery 8.4%
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 27.6%, Detective 15%, Mystery 12.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Historical 7.8%
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 55.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Puzzle 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%, RPG 6.5%
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 40.4%, Detective 22.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 5.1%
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 31.1%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 13%, Exploration 7.1%
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 25.6%, Dark Humor 24.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 7%
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 26.9%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%
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 63.8%, Story Rich 17.4%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Adventure 2.2%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Detective 20.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%
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: Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, RPG 9.4%
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 32.6%, Mystery 17.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Story Rich 8.2%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Historical 13.4%, Investigation 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%
Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.
Why similar: Crime 35%, Detective 22.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Realistic 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%
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 47.7%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 7.9%, Crime 6.8%, RPG 5.9%
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%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
Enjoy everyday life while solving a murder mystery in Rainy Woods - known as the "happiest town in the world" - in this all-new "Debt Repayment RPG"!
Why similar: Crime 35.8%, Detective 21.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Third Person 6.3%, Multiple Endings 5.6%
Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 14.7%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%
Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?
Why similar: Crime 42.5%, Detective 28.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 5.9%, Adventure 5.5%
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 38%, Mystery 17.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10%, RPG 7.6%
Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Crime 22.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Mystery 9.6%
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 31.3%, Detective 20.8%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%
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 28.2%, Detective 23.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 5.8%
Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?
Why similar: Investigation 30.3%, Mystery 23.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 9%
A police detective returns to his abandoned hometown, where he must confront his past and an unsolved case draped in shadows. Follow Peter Bennet through a first-person, puzzle-solving game with mild horror elements, and explore the mystery and heavy atmosphere of Westwood Shadows.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Crime 40.9%, Detective 29.6%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 7.2%, Adventure 3.3%
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 35.6%, Mystery 19.2%, Investigation 18.2%, Puzzle 8.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%
The King Mere is dead. Once the leader of diplomacy in the Dog Empyre, now a bloodstain on snow. You are the Apprentice, sent by the Master Detective to the City of Ink, to uncover who really murdered the King at the edge of the world.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Third Person 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 10.1%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Crime 34.7%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 5.2%
The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.
Why similar: Investigation 23%, Mystery 22.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Realistic 14.2%, Adventure 9.3%
Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Dark Humor 18.3%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 10.1%
