60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Investigation, Interactive Fiction, Story Rich.
The story takes place in the summer of 2006. Mountain City Magazine received a mysterious photo, which led to a case of a missing actress.
CRASH: Autodrive
When your self-driving Autocab kills a cyclist in this murder mystery visual novel, it's up to you as Emily Knight to talk with fellow passengers and use the clues you find to contradict their lies as you unravel how you ALL could possibly know the victim and have a motive for murder - even the car!
Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
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!
When your self-driving Autocab kills a cyclist in this murder mystery visual novel, it's up to you as Emily Knight to talk with fellow passengers and use the clues you find to contradict their lies as you unravel how you ALL could possibly know the victim and have a motive for murder - even the car!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Crime 10.6%
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: Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%
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 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Investigation 11.7%
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Crime 15.4%, Mystery 10%
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: Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Crime 13.5%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%
This game is based on the theme of love & light reasoning. Even if you choose the wrong option, it will not lead to game over. It is very suitable for casual players who like love reasoning but don't want to waste their brain cells.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Investigation 21.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Dialogue Heavy 18.9%, Puzzle 6.2%
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
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: Interactive Fiction 17%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Investigation 11.2%
A girl was murdered, and she is the only one still hunting for her killer. The day before her birthday, Han Xiaoxiao woke as a spirit with no memory, three days dead. Possess the living, gather clues, and uncover how you died. But some truths are harder to bear than death itself.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Mystery 7.5%
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: Visual Novel 20.3%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 11.1%, Story Rich 8%
This is an AVG game of deduction and suspense. The gameplay is a special spiritual jury system. Players will take the role of female detective or male police officer, traveling between dream and reality, and jointly investigate the years of unresolved “brunette female serial murder case”.
Why similar: Crime 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Crime 15.3%, Investigation 9.3%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
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 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Crime 18.8%, Investigation 15%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
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: Visual Novel 17.6%, Investigation 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 11.3%
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: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Crime 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Investigation 11.1%
A dialogue-driven pixel narrative game featuring elements of mystery, puzzle-solving, and surrealism. The protagonist sets out to find their missing sister and uncover the truth, only to discover secrets hidden far deeper.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.4%, RPG 14.3%, Puzzle 10.1%
Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Crime 19.9%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%
Unregistered Scene is a Minesweeper-style anomaly deduction game. As Agent 03, an insurance company agent, investigate scenes where records no longer match reality. Work with a mysterious assistant to identify anomalies and uncover hidden rules.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.1%, RPG 15.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
Do you believe that parallel worlds really exist? An ordinary college student, Chen Chou, wakes up one day to find himself transported aboard a space research vessel. The strangers on the ship all claim to know him. Could it be that he has crossed over into a parallel world...
Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Mystery 11%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Puzzle 8.8%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
这是一部以“女性支配”为主题的短篇视觉小说。你首次登录这款游戏，发现自己竟是被班上校霸的早古女主，于是你放飞自我，拳打霸凌咔校霸（纪文川），脚踢不听话跟踪狂学生会长（林子莫），故事由此展开……（内涵囚禁、暴力、公调等元素）
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.6%, Visual Novel 25.1%, RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Crime 17.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
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: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Crime 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line
Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Puzzle 10%
Can you solve a murder with only your wits, cocktail shaker, and silver tongue? Last Night Last Call is a narrative detective game where you mix cocktails, interrogate suspects, gather clues, and shape relationships to solve five murders. Every customer has something to hide.
Why similar: Crime 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Investigation 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%
You arrive in a small village as a fortune-teller who reads the future in tea leaves. But an apocalyptic vision leads you to question its tranquillity. What if you had a part to play in this? Ready your cups and tea leaves, as the future of this village will be shaped by four unusual visitors.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 9.5%
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: Visual Novel 17.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Mystery 8.9%
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: Interactive Fiction 16%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Investigation 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 20.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 9.4%
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Puzzle 10.8%
The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 11.4%
In faint light, a story of struggle. The bustling world is mist over painted smiles and hidden cold. A candle flickers but never bows. Together, let us see the truth and grope our way forward… Can we finally light our own freedom and life? Only the night knows.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Visual Novel 22.7%, RPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Colorful 5.7%
A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 8.8%
Play as Daniella as she moves across the country with only the help of her ex.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Visual Novel 21%, Dialogue Heavy 17%, Story Rich 12.5%, Colorful 8.8%
From a single bone to a name — and the truth. A mystery adventure set in a forensic anthropology lab. Read the bones, search the scenes with your colleagues, run the experiments, and close in on the killer. Seven names waiting, 14 forensic tasks turned into play, and one very good dog.
Why similar: Crime 18%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%
A detective game that combines written, audio, visual and meta-game puzzles to create an enthralling experience. It plays for roughly 2-3 hours.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.9%, Investigation 27.3%, Puzzle 18.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, 2D 6.1%
Awakened from years of slumber, the witch Ann returns to her old cabin, where visitors arrive seeking love, truth, or glimpses of fate. Through crystal-ball readings, you interpret their stories and guide their paths—every choice reshaping their destinies and the secrets that await within.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Puzzle 9.6%
A visual novel about grief, memory and acceptance. Nayara is a painter of memories: she digs into her clients’ minds to change or even erase their memories. One day she realizes she has altered her own memory. What was so painful or unbearable that she wanted to forget it for good?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
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: Dialogue Heavy 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Crime 11.1%
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: Dialogue Heavy 18.8%, Crime 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Puzzle 9.2%
《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 8.8%
The first light novel-style immersive detective game's here! A dentist dead in a double-locked room seems like a suicide, but unexplained contradictions connect different truths. Each investigation and puzzles are up to you. But wait, what's wrong with this suspicious "assistant" following?!
Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Investigation 9.4%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Crime 23.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
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 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 9.3%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Crime 26%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8.8%
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Mystery 11%
The fifth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Crime 15.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 9.3%
A novel, a game, a judgment document, a self-confession letter. On an ordinary summer morning, the arrival of an unexpected visitor awakened the dormant memories of a small island. You will play the role of Lynn Chan, and face your "Invisible Sin" by searching for a "Non-existent friend".
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 11.5%
Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Crime 18.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
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: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Investigation 17.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Female Protagonist 13.1%
A story of secrets and chance encounters. A missing sacred serpent, an approaching Snake Festival, and an insular mountain town in the south disrupt outsider Hou Jue’s brief stay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, RPG 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Mystery 9.5%
Who killed your best friend?! Find out the truth before 4 suspects frame you instead! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets and relationships between your fellow magic university students.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
Why similar: Crime 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 12.8%
《轮回路》是一款中式恐怖悬疑剧情解谜游戏。为了祭奠发小，在一个阴雨连绵的日子，许静怡踏上了漫长的归乡之途。然而意想不到的是，在荒凉萧瑟的故土等待许静怡的，并非只是简单的追忆之旅，而是与本应离世的发小的惊悚重逢。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Puzzle 12.6%, Mystery 12.2%, RPG 8.9%
A short literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Investigation 11.9%, Mystery 10.1%
The Cold Cases: Remembering Jory is a story rich, investigative mystery game where your only tools are your contacts and the people you can find and get to talk to you. Read through old internet archives, pick out what is important, and solve the mystery of the 10 year old cold case.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.3%
