60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Singleplayer.
You are Legion, a secret agent who can change his appearance at will. Use your investigative and chameleon skills to infiltrate enemy ranks!
FILENDS
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
The Roottrees are Dead
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.
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 20.1%, Stealth 15.1%, Logic 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%
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 29.4%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Logic 7.8%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 8.3%, Logic 8.1%
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 22.5%, Logic 11.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Narration 6.8%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 27.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 7.7%
To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 15.3%, Dark Humor 11.3%, Noir 11.3%, Narration 9.5%
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Noir 8.2%, Puzzle 7%
Every decision made influences humanity's fate, with USMLE level medical questions woven into patient care, revealing the mysteries of a dying world.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 18.6%, Dark Humor 18.1%, Logic 9.6%, Simulation 8.7%
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 11%, Simulation 7.7%, Noir 7.7%
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 25.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 7.3%, Puzzle 7.1%
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Detective 25%, Investigation 20.8%, Narration 20.7%, Mystery 8.9%, Thriller 8.7%
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 18.6%, Narration 11.1%, Noir 8.3%, Thriller 8.2%
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 25.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Logic 8.6%, Puzzle 8.1%
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Noir 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Narration 7.7%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 19.9%, Narration 12.6%, Logic 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 28.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 12.4%, Puzzle 7.3%
「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Investigation 30.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 4.2%
Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 21.1%, Logic 19.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Stylized 10.6%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Logic 9.3%, Noir 7%
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Detective 22.8%, Narration 13.9%, Noir 9.1%, Logic 8.7%
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 22.8%, Narration 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
Use your investigating skills to solve Zephyr City’s most heinous crimes through the eyes of infamous detective Nick Spade. This steampunk noir city is a rats nest of secrets and lies. Do you have what it takes to earn the title The Ace of Spades?
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 17%, Stealth 16.3%, Narration 12.5%, Noir 9.2%
Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Investigation 12%, Narration 10.2%, Puzzle 9%
An absurdist mystery for only the most hard-boiled interim junior detectives.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Logic 9.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 18.6%, Narration 13.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Noir 7.7%
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 20.9%, Narration 12.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Thriller 7.9%
You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Investigation 16.8%, Logic 11.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 8.6%
[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: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 16.4%, Logic 11.2%, Puzzle 9.4%
Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 26.2%, Logic 15.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 11.2%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Logic 10.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Thriller 9.1%
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 27.1%, Investigation 23.5%, Noir 13.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
Mr. Wise is an adventure visual novel with multiple endings. The events in the game revolve around two archaeology professors and their unlikely discovery which can re-write the history itself. But Mr. Wise has another plans for their plans.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Stealth 15.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Narration 9%
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Investigation 27.9%, Detective 20%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Simulation 8.1%
Seven murders in motion by a killer calling himself the Messiah. Interrogate witnesses, spot contradictions in their testimonies, and build a criminal profile piece by piece in this detective thriller where every word is evidence.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Noir 11.4%, Logic 8.6%, Puzzle 8%
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 26.7%, Noir 12.3%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 4.7%
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 26.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 5.2%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 27.2%, Mystery 12%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 8.1%
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Thriller 7.2%, Puzzle 6.3%
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 49.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Investigation 7.8%
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 30%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%
A serial killer is on the loose. Only you can stop him! In CrimeBot 2, you analyze crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and connect the clues to solve cold cases around the world. The truth is hidden in the details.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 22.4%, Narration 12.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Thriller 8.7%
You fell asleep on the train... Now a strange town, fully voice-acted characters, and choices that reshape the mystery stand between you and home.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Dark Humor 14.5%, Narration 12.6%, Noir 9.3%
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: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 20.2%, Noir 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Logic 9.5%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Puzzle 6.5%
Uncover the secrets of Arkham in a dark cosmic horror adventure. Solve puzzles, cross hidden dimensions, and use the Eye of Kadath to reveal the impossible. Knowledge comes at a price... are you willing to pay it?
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Narration 11.5%, Logic 11.4%, Puzzle 8%
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Investigation 33.1%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 13.1%, Indie 1.6%
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 43.9%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 4.7%
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 37%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Logic 10.6%, Puzzle 8.3%
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 25.6%, Noir 13.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 8.8%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 5.9%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 12.4%, Narration 11%, Puzzle 10.6%
An old case closed due to lack of evidence resurfaces in 1993. Play as a dismissed detective, investigate the case, gather evidence, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth. Bringing justice to the town of Ridgemour and ending the uncertainty is in your hands.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 19.9%, Noir 10.4%, Puzzle 7.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 23.1%, Investigation 19.5%, Narration 14.2%, Mystery 9%, Noir 9%
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Logic 12.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
Step into the shoes of Frank Sockowski, private detective, and explore the gritty world of New Drawer, a wolly unsettling and corrupt city.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 18.6%, Dark Humor 14.1%, Narration 13.7%, Noir 12%
Read between the lies in this first-person mystery puzzle game. You are the last librarian in Britain. Identify books. Recommend them. Ban them. Burn them. Uncover a catalogue of secrets and lost stories buried between the pages.
Why similar: Investigation 26.8%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Simulation 8.3%
Make your choice! Are you an ally or enemy of the monsters living right beneath your feet? Take control of a brother and ghostly sister to discover the mystery of your town, as well as life and death itself.
Why similar: Stealth 29.2%, Detective 22.3%, Investigation 21%, Puzzle 10%, Choices Matter 8.1%
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 22.3%, Narration 12.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Thriller 8.4%
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 36.8%, Investigation 21.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Point & Click 5.2%
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 26.1%, Noir 11.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 4.7%
