60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Choose Your Own Adventure.
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
The Wreck
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
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Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
Why similar: Choices Matter 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Emotional 9.9%
Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Visual Novel 9.9%
In pursuit of coin, hired dagger Arthur finds himself embroiled in conspiracy involving the daughter of a noble House. Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 14.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Mystery 13%, Investigation 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.2%
The year is 840. Use your detective skills to weed out and banish the succubi terrorizing the citizens of Damaros and uncover the truth behind the recent spike in succubus victims, or become a corrupt tyrant who abuses his power, or even side with the succubi to terrorize the city.
Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Investigation 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%
Rumor Reporter is a Golden Age whodunit mystery. Play as senior reporter Veronica Chase as you explore Greyhaven Island in the Celtic Sea, 1920s. Choose where to investigate, who to question, and what to publish. Your report shapes public opinion, drives arrests, and changes the island’s future.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.1%
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
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 17%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Investigation 12%, Choices Matter 10.7%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16%, Detective 13%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 10.5%
Find a way out of the Do 11 app by doing missions that come from the mysterious Do 11 app. A choice awaits you to solve puzzles and change the fate of the protagonist. Escape the main character from the Do 11 app while savoring a profound worldview and intriguing story. An incredible twist awaits.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Mystery 10.6%
『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20%, Mystery 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Detective 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%
A deceptively cozy narrative game about an alchemist that immigrates to a new country and opens an apothecary. Get to know your weird and wonderful community, brew the potions your customers need, and use your words to stir up a country on the brink of change.
Why similar: Investigation 17.1%, Detective 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Mystery 9.4%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Investigation 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Grab your crayons and delve into the world of Crayontopia in this murder mystery visual novel. Become an adept or inept detective as you gather evidence, get to know your fellow crayon-lovers, and seek to uncover the colorful secrets behind the murders that plague this seemingly perfect world.
Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 12%
Step into a suspenseful murder mystery at a prestigious boarding school. As a new student, you must question AI-driven suspects, uncover secrets, and solve the murder before the police arrive. Your choices determine the outcome—can you find the real killer before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 14.3%, Emotional 11.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.5%, Mystery 10%
A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Detective 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Investigation 10.4%
A crime-solving mystery game from the perspective of the culprit. You know everything they don't, and the only way to make it back home is to Guilt Trip.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
「ナカノ人格移植研究所」は、周回型ミステリー2Dアドベンチャーゲームです。 それぞれの周回でプレイヤーが憑依する対象の登場人物を選択することで、その登場人物を主人公としてストーリーを進めながら謎を解き明かします。 プレイヤーは本ゲームの中で 4 つのパートを行き来しながらストーリーを進めます。 ノベルパートでは、クリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 探索パートでは、画面上のアイテムをクリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 移動パートでは、再度ビューでプレイヤーを操作し、船の中を探索します。 会議パートでは、他のパートで集めた手がかりを利用して他の登場人物と会話します。
Why similar: Detective 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Mystery 10.8%
A story-rich coming-of-age experience told through a 2004 desktop, where friendships, music, and late-night conversations shape who you become. Explore chats, drama, mini-games, and the early internet in a branching story about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your place.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Emotional 9.6%
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 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.4%
Interrogate your own player characters in this six-chapter murder mystery! Make your choices carefully, as your decisions determine how many clues you uncover before the detective, the final player character, questions you. Will your protagonists know enough to catch the murderer?
Why similar: Detective 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Emotional 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%
Elena and 7 familiar faces are trapped in a room, and the only way out is to choose one person to die. Navigate social relationships and gain trust to steer the spotlight away from you, or else they just might decide you should be the one on the chopping block.
Why similar: Mystery 17.2%, Choices Matter 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Detective 11.1%
You went to the desert to rest. You crushed a worm. Now it talks to you in dreams.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.4%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 12.8%, Detective 10.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%, Investigation 8.8%
“Intervene in Tsumimi’s stream” through comments and Mega Chats, then use your deductions to change their fate in this 14-day psychological horror adventure.
Why similar: Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Detective 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%
A short literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Detective 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%
Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Investigation 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
A short science-fiction visual novel where you investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a close friend.
Why similar: Visual Novel 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Investigation 9.1%
9 kids who wake up in a mysterious shelter with lost memory. Investigate the signs of intruders and murders and discuss them with your colleagues to move towards the truth! Listen to everyone's statements and use your counter-arguments to uncover the truth behind someone's lies!
Why similar: Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
Every person you choose leaves someone else behind. Spend your limited afternoons building relationships, exploring the town, and recording each day in Kanata’s diary—then face timed Shadow Choices as an old book begins to fracture his ordinary life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Emotional 10.7%
A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?
Why similar: Detective 13.4%, Investigation 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
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: Dialogue Heavy 21.8%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Mystery 8.9%
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Investigation 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Detective 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.6%
Become an investigator in a dark fantasy story. People keep going missing in Maligree, before being forgotten by all who knew them. Will you solve the case before you forget?
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
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 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 10.9%
A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.7%, Visual Novel 16%, Detective 12.9%, Emotional 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
Many people dream of visiting London, but few ever stop to think about what would happen if they lost all their money in a foreign country. Unfortunately, Max's friend not only finds himself without any cash, but also discovers that it has been replaced with counterfeit banknotes.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 12.1%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Detective 11.1%, Investigation 9.1%
雪山ペンションで起こる殺人事件を阻止するため、 聞き込みとパソコンで情報整理するマルチエンドミステリーADV『夜明けの影法師』！
Why similar: Mystery 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%
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: Dialogue Heavy 20.2%, Detective 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 11.3%
Did you ever have a virtual pet? Was your virtual pet responsible for solving mysteries in the cruel streets of Victorian London? Did your virtual pet forget to eat? Did he stay up to 3AM doing chemistry experiments? Your virtual pet is named Sherlock Holmes. Try to keep him alive.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Detective 11.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%
Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.
Why similar: Detective 15.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Emotional 11.4%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Mystery 20%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Visual Novel 8.4%
"Pulse of Love" is a captivating visual novel set in the vibrant world of the Korean K-pop scene drama. Experience the exhilarating journey of love, passion, and self-discovery as you navigate the highs and lows of fame.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%
For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.8%
A visual novel in the romance and adventure genre. Awaken in the Honeycombs, a camp where memory is erased and secrets hum in the night. Forge bonds, defy the Union, and uncover your past. Will you be a pawn or ignite freedom as war looms?
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Emotional 13.5%, Mystery 9.7%
A suspense visual novel replete with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disappearance of the world's leading geneticist - and your best friend.
Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%
Susan has woken up in a strange, coffin-like device, with no memory of who or where she is. Uncover the answers in this visual novel as you solve puzzles to escape in a stunning sci-fi mystery investigation!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 11.3%, Emotional 10.8%
Save the day with Clash!
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 15%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Why similar: Choices Matter 17.8%, Detective 13.6%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Investigation 9.3%
Kill the Clock is a narrative time-loop mystery adventure where you relive the same week to solve a murder that keeps changing. Customize your character, roll dice to influence story outcomes, and uncover the truth—before time resets again.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Investigation 10.6%
What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13%, Investigation 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%
