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  1. #1 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZombieDogStudio
    Windows

    The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.

    Why similar: Detective 45.6%, Drama 24.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Indie 4.2%

  2. #2 Another Day of My Life
    96% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Foxy KK & Squeaky ZZ
    Windows · Mac

    In the game, the little girl has the strangest day of her life. It starts in a quite peaceful morning and ends up in a really weird night. Her mom is missing, and her dad is acting crazy... What happens this day seems all mixed up and strange, but it's actually meant to be.

    Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Emotional 18.6%, Drama 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 9.2%

  3. #3 Forgetmenots
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Forgetful Studios
    Windows

    Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.

    Why similar: Emotional 31.9%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Relaxing 8.5%

  4. #4 Dejar Ir - A Pandemic Soulful Tale
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Firenut Games
    Windows

    DEJAR IR is an intimate and sentimental game where the story is told through different works of art that evoke what we felt during the pandemic, culminating with one of the most beautiful feelings. What will it be? An adventure filled with emotions we experienced during the pandemic.

    Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Drama 17.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 9%

  5. #5 I am OK
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cubidoo EntertainmentPub: tba
    Windows

    Join the talented photography student Neera on a captivating journey through her memories. Haunted by recurring nightmares, her life spirals into chaos, questioning everything. Involuntarily, she returns to a place she once left behind: her childhood home.

    Why similar: Drama 27.5%, Emotional 25.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

  6. #6 Race for the Arctic
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Episod Studio
    Windows

    Race for the Arctic is a love letter to unsung heroes.

    Why similar: Emotional 36.7%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 16%, Puzzle 15.3%, Adventure 8.3%

  7. #7 栖云异梦3:溯源 Oriental Dreams 3:Origin
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 炭焱网络 Tantrum NetworkPub: 山灰猫 ShanHuiMao
    Windows

    《栖云异梦3:溯源》:当过去敲响黎明的门,谁能陪你走过至暗时刻? 这不仅是一个悬疑故事,更是一个关于爱与告别的温柔叙事。 在这里,十七年前轰动一时的考古队疑案将被重新揭开;瑶山传说、赤乌神话与“隐世”的秘密将逐一浮出水面。而你,准备好推开那扇门了吗?

    Why similar: Detective 35%, Drama 14.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

  8. #8 Blackout Tonight
    92% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2026
    Dev: 花花Pub: 续昼工作室/DuskLit Studio
    Windows

    A side-scrolling puzzle adventure where a power outage hits an apartment building during a stormy night. Play as an amateur detective, visit diverse residents, uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and restore power before midnight... Stop rummaging through those useless trash cans!

    Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Drama 23.2%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Relaxing 6.2%

  9. #9 Antrabhara
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 186 reviews2023
    Dev: Nekoday
    Windows

    在人类与妖怪共存的世界中,三个身份迥异的少年少女在荒废古宅中相遇。结伴冒险的过程中收集道具、推敲讯息、解开谜题,逃离不可名状的生物,并揭开古宅家族背后的血色历史,最终发现“中阴”的秘密。

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Emotional 22.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 6.1%

  10. #10 Viscereality
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SasDeRiderPub: SHAWAVERSE
    Windows

    Visual novel in crystal punk genre, In the recent past, humans discovered a new mineral—Visceralite. Its unique feature lies in its ability to integrate with the human body.

    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Drama 16.8%, Emotional 16.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

  11. #11 心灵侦探
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 榭季生
    Windows

    This is a fantastic journey that shuttles between reality and the inner world. You need to follow six companions with distinct personalities to explore the deepest secrets of people's hearts together. It includes mild decryption and some psychological horror elements

    Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Drama 23.5%, Emotional 18.7%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 3.8%

  12. #12 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
    Dev: Mografi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 29.6%, Emotional 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 7.7%

  13. #13 Deadly Match
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Belba Games PTY LTD
    Windows

    Deadly Match is a single‑player third‑person murder mystery. Investigate the deaths of two young women in a small, seemingly peaceful town.

    Why similar: Detective 49.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Story Rich 14%, Puzzle 7.5%, Adventure 4%

  14. #14 Marie's Travel
    88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: HI GAME LIMITED
    Windows · Mac

    "The Traveller: Maries" is a highly interactive search and puzzle development game.

    Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Drama 25.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 8.1%

  15. #15 Antivine
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Regeneration studioPub: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    Do plants feel? A unique boy from the village and a girl lost her memory stay together for the adventure in the Chengying plain, a breathtaking place but fulfilled with bushy vines. Through changing viewpoints and the way of thinking, solve puzzles and move towards the source of the Treeman.

    Why similar: Emotional 30.2%, Drama 15.2%, Detective 13.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 8.3%

  16. #16 Echoes of Baikal
    86% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
    Dev: Alkinoy
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A journey with your father to Lake Baikal, where a storm and an old photo album revive memories of family, loss, and reconciliation.

    Why similar: Emotional 31%, Drama 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Cute 7.7%

  17. #17 东方裁判梦~Rookie Attorney Legendry
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 142 reviews2024
    Dev: YEARSPub: WindField Games
    Windows

    "Touhou Saibanmu ~Rookie Attorney Legendry" is a puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.

    Why similar: Detective 34%, Drama 24.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

  18. #18 栖云:遗忘之境 Oriental Dreams : The Forgotten Realm
    85% matchPositive100% of 41 reviews2025
    Dev: 炭焱网络 Tantrum NetworkPub: 山灰猫 ShanHuiMao
    Windows

    This is an AVG narrative puzzle game, the story background is set in the late 19th century Europe, players will experience it as the protagonist . The game is divided into three main lines and one hidden line.

    Why similar: Emotional 29.7%, Detective 22.6%, Drama 18.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 8%

  19. #19 The Occult Detective
    84% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 reviews2025
    Dev: Battlecry Studio
    Windows

    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 39.6%, Drama 21.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 3.2%

  20. #20 Room of Depression
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 889 reviews2023
    Dev: FirePillar2Pub: IndieArk
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    "Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.

    Why similar: Emotional 30.4%, Drama 28.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Cute 7.7%

  21. #21 The Last Waltz
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DigitallyDownloaded.net
    Windows

    The Last Waltz is a full-scale visual novel about an incredible niche sport; the first visual novel to be based on Dancesport. Featuring Over 30 stunning CGs, a soundtrack of more than 35 pieces of authentic Dancesport music, and integrating real footage of professional dancers and competitions.

    Why similar: Emotional 29%, Female Protagonist 22%, Story Rich 12.8%, Drama 11.3%, Cute 9.7%

  22. #22 Alma's Search
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Aylin Mirza
    Windows · Mac

    "Alma’s Search" is a cozy adventure puzzle game. Help Alma step out of her comfort zone and find her best friend, the lost bird Bert. Interact with residents, assemble objects in mini-games, and collect clues to keep the search on the right path. Will Alma be able to find Bert?

    Why similar: Emotional 27.8%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Relaxing 14.5%, Puzzle 11%, Cute 10.4%

  23. #23 Missing Meows
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Petra Emmer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Your beloved childhood cat has vanished. Return home and find her, but hurry up - the howling wind foretells an early, unforgiving winter. Explore your hometown, talk to other strays, and solve puzzles in their magical worlds to figure out where your friend has gone.

    Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Emotional 20.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 8.7%

  24. #24 栖云异梦
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 reviews2023
    Dev: 炭焱网络 Tantrum NetworkPub: East2West Games
    Windows

    《栖云异梦》是一款由叙事驱动的指向点击冒险解谜游戏。在一次午后,主角方哲收到了一个包裹,其中的线索竟指向失踪多年的母亲。循环的梦魇、惊悚的哨音、多年前的来信...方哲为了解开真相踏上了一段奇异的冒险。剧场中的魅影、不为人知的密室、诡异的古村,梦境与现实交错,指引他步步逼近真相......

    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Drama 26.8%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.2%, Emotional 6.9%

  25. #25 回ル!ハッカー探偵
    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: 総合コンテンツ制作サークル
    Windows

    Become a righteous hacker detective who solves people's problems... and hack the requested PC by solving riddles! Analyze the PC by hacking! And... solve the source of your client's problems in the PC! This game is a puzzle solving adventure. You can hack by solving riddles.

    Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Emotional 27.9%, Drama 21.4%, Adventure 6.2%, 2D 2.6%

  26. #26 Timpu's treasure
    81% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: Siddharth Sivaraman
    Windows · Mac

    When news of a great treasure hidden in a small town breaks, a professional treasure hunter is tasked with solving the clues that lead to it in this voxel-style point and click game.

    Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Emotional 20.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 7.8%

  27. #27 The Case of Maneki
    80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Zmakesgames
    Windows

    The Case of Maneki is a Detective game about a Maneki Neko, or lucky cat, following his adopted guardian to find the truth that is hidden between a series of gruesome murders.

    Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Drama 19.6%, Emotional 17.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 3.9%

  28. #28 桂花落
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 357 reviews2026
    Dev: 脆报纸工作室Pub: OKJOY
    Windows

    《桂花落》是一款关于听障老人的叙事解谜游戏。在游戏中玩家将扮演有听障问题的奶奶,这是她在小县城的最后一天,明天女儿将接她到省城看病。在离开县城之前,和昔日的老朋友们一一告别……

    Why similar: Drama 22.9%, Emotional 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Cute 10.1%

  29. #29 15LANDS: Where Stars Fall / 十五区:星落何处
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WMY Studio
    Windows · Mac

    In an absurd age where "solve puzzles or go dumb," everyone trains their brain to survive. Fixing the obsolete Campfire System should be just another dull night of overtime—until old friends' grayed-out avatars light up again. Amid wild puzzles, earnest, slightly silly "goofing off" memories return.

    Why similar: Drama 36%, Detective 19.1%, Emotional 13.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 4.9%

  30. #30 Your StepSister
    78% matchVery Positive78% of 136 reviews2025
    Dev: StepBrother
    Windows

    Add your lovely stepsister on your desktop. Make sure she is not stuck anywhere!

    Why similar: Emotional 30.9%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Drama 11.3%, Cute 11%, Relaxing 10.5%

  31. #31 Lumina:Last Bloom
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ねむは
    Windows

    Lumina: Last Bloom is an atmosphere-focused short adventure game about spending the final seven days with a girl afflicted by the mysterious “Hanazaki Disease.” Explore a quiet fantasy world, uncover memories through conversations, and experience an emotional story told through pixel-art visuals.

    Why similar: Emotional 28.6%, Female Protagonist 28.2%, Story Rich 14.3%, Cute 12.4%, Exploration 7.3%

  32. #32 侦探R和预言者J
    77% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: NUMBER7Pub: Pujia8 studio
    Windows · Mac

    收集证据,与多方周旋,揭开真相。 过去与现在交错的案件,沟通型的悬疑冒险游戏。

    Why similar: Detective 48.8%, Drama 23.2%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Exploration 4.3%

  33. #33 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Highland Boundary
    Windows · Mac

    Spy through cracks. Solve deductions. Save your country. You’re an outsider observing clues and characters through the walls and floorboards of an alpine shack. Become entangled in the mystery: a recluse who shapes a revolution.

    Why similar: Detective 55.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Puzzle 13.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Adventure 4%

  34. #34 You Sure You Wanna Drink This?
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Random Tun
    Windows · Mac

    A charming picture-book style interactive story with light puzzles and turn-based combat. After the Pharmacist’s knowledge vanishes, experiment on your partner to learn! Analyze potion effects to deduce ingredient properties. Enjoy vibrant art and story. Reclaim your lost knowledge!

    Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Drama 15.1%, Puzzle 10%, Cute 8.5%

  35. #35 The Last Light
    75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: EpiXR Games
    Windows

    The Last Light is an emotional exploration game where you relive a man’s memories of love and loss as he slowly loses his eyesight. Guided by Emily, the love of his life, fading vision shapes the gameplay in this heartfelt journey.

    Why similar: Emotional 36.6%, Drama 33.8%, Cute 9.3%, Adventure 6.4%, Relaxing 5.1%

  36. #36 Froggy Brews
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Komodo Range Studio
    Windows

    Froggy Brews is a cozy narrative adventure, where every cup of tea tells a story. Play as a tea-loving frog returning to your old neighborhood that has changed over time. Brew tea for villagers, uncover heartfelt stories, and rediscover your place in this world.

    Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Management 13.8%, Relaxing 11.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 9.2%

  37. #37 The Little Witch and The Lost Memories
    74% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Asahi
    Windows

    The Little Witch and The Lost Memories is an exploration-based adventure game set in the dreams of a girl who has lost her memories. The game's story unfolds as she uncovers various secrets while exploring her dream world.

    Why similar: Emotional 25%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Relaxing 12.7%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 11.2%

  38. #38 Epiphany City: Prologue
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2021
    Dev: David ElliotPub: Big Shield Games
    Windows · Mac

    A preview for Epiphany City- a creative puzzle game where you use magical picture frames to manipulate the world. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she imagines new objects & reframes old ones to fulfill a sacred prophecy. Turn paintings to real life, change time, & save the world.

    Why similar: Emotional 24%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Relaxing 8.2%

  39. #39 The Lone Grove
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sopinha Games
    Windows

    After his father's death, a young man discovers records of a forest where his father used to camp. In search of connection and understanding, he decides to explore the area. Among the ancient trees, he uncovers forgotten memories and mysteries to unravel.

    Why similar: Emotional 33.3%, Drama 26.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 7.7%

  40. #40 Breeze
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 516 reviews2022
    Dev: FOF Game
    Windows

    Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience.

    Why similar: Emotional 34.6%, Drama 17.5%, Story Rich 17.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Cute 8.8%

  41. #41 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 53,173 reviews2020
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

    Why similar: Emotional 33.1%, Management 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Story Rich 12.6%, Relaxing 11.1%

  42. #42 炸鸡块与天使
    73% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: Hamstachio
    Windows · Mac

    "Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...

    Why similar: Detective 48.1%, Female Protagonist 21%, Story Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, 2D 3%

  43. #43 大犬座Alpha
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AppleSeeds Studio
    Windows

    This is a story about finding courage. You will play and control two elves exploring the inner world of a girl named Ming, who suffers from depression. As you collect items to find the courage, the story of Ming gradually unfolds...

    Why similar: Drama 28.5%, Emotional 27.6%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

  44. #44 The Grade 5B Case Files
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 129 reviews2026
    Dev: 狸老师工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
    Windows

    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 44%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Emotional 11.1%, Cute 6.8%, Story Rich 5.8%

  45. #45 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 941 reviews2026
    Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
    Windows · Mac

    Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Emotional 21.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 9.4%

  46. #46 A Father's Growth Spurt
    70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Emmett Dufford
    Windows

    Juggle the tasks of taking care of a bonsai by monitoring the water, fertilizer, and weeds in the same pot, all while witnessing the short linear narrative between the 3 generations of the same family.

    Why similar: Drama 31.2%, Emotional 26.4%, Management 17.5%, Relaxing 9.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

  47. #47 Epiphany City
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
    Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
    Windows · Mac

    Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

    Why similar: Emotional 31.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Story Rich 13.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 7.5%

  48. #48 Finding Fate
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Superpog ApSPub: Playtopia.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A hidden object game following the journalist Fate, in her quest to uncover the truth and her own past.

    Why similar: Detective 36%, Drama 24%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Story Rich 12.5%, Casual 3.1%

  49. #49 Lilja and Natsuka Painting Lies
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 164 reviews2024
    Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
    Windows

    A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Emotional 27.9%, Drama 19.9%, Cute 9.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

  50. #50 Lichtreich: Willa
    71% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: Mredziński
    Windows

    Detective Alex got the case to check Viper mansion. When her owner was alive he kept there ordinary people to mutate them. Can you find out how many alive people you can find? Be sure to check every corner!

    Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Emotional 24.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Puzzle 5.6%

  51. #51 Sun Catcher
    70% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Ludic Lemur
    Windows

    Restore damaged stained glass art and immerse yourself in a charming story about lost memories and community in Sun Catcher, a cozy paint-by-numbers tale.

    Why similar: Emotional 26.7%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Cute 10.2%

  52. #52 The Guilty Hearts
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Singlecore Games
    Windows

    Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Drama 15.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 6.6%

  53. #53 黑土无归
    68% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: CATTOFUN GAMES
    Windows · Mac

    As an ordinary truck driver seeking the truth behind his father's demise, you must pierce through a web of conspiracy fueled by tech-obsession and a rapidly shifting era.

    Why similar: Detective 48%, Drama 28.7%, Puzzle 7%, Adventure 5.3%, Story Rich 3.4%

  54. #54 Gap World Events
    67% matchNo user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: 荔枝加盐
    Windows

    This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.

    Why similar: Detective 46.8%, Drama 26%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 3.3%

  55. #55 In Memoriam
    67% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: MoCaps
    Windows · Linux

    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 50.8%, Drama 21.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, Indie 5%

  56. #56 Xi
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 264 reviews2025
    Dev: HHGame
    Windows

    "Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.

    Why similar: Drama 28.4%, Detective 25.3%, Emotional 22.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, 2D 4.2%

  57. #57 Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow Collector's Edition
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Elephant GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows

    What's waiting at Crimson Hollow?

    Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Emotional 15.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.1%

  58. #58 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 reviews2021
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 34.6%, Emotional 22.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

  59. #59 StrayCatDoors2
    67% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2022
    Dev: PULSMO,INC.
    Windows

    10M+ downloads worldwide! Join the girl in the white cat hat in a wholesome puzzle adventure. Explore a picture-book world with 9 stages and 30+ bonus levels. Enjoy environmental storytelling, ASMR sounds, and cozy room customization. A stress-free, interactive art experience for all.

    Why similar: Emotional 34.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Relaxing 12.2%, Cute 11.5%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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