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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Noir 14.9%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 9%, Visual Novel 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming art style and engaging point-and-click investigation that mirrors the detective focus of the seed game.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Mystery 17%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes detective mystery featuring a unique anime art style and deep investigative mechanics.

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 9%, Cartoony 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective visual novel that emphasizes evidence gathering and logical deduction in a supernatural setting.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Mystery 19.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-adventure game where you solve your own murder through clever investigation and supernatural manipulation.

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 31.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich detective adventure with a strong atmospheric focus and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

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: Detective 27.5%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and interactive investigation, capturing the essence of a classic detective story.

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 11.8%, Investigation 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, pixel-art detective game that excels at blending humor with supernatural mystery investigations.

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Anime 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential anime-styled detective series that focuses on gathering evidence and cross-examining suspects.

"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 40.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game that emphasizes logical deduction and historical mystery-solving.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Mystery 20.9%, Story Rich 19.6%, Anime 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful side-scrolling narrative game that balances atmospheric exploration with a deep, character-driven mystery.

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: Detective 29.6%, Mystery 16.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game that challenges players to piece together complex crime scenes through observation and deduction.

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 27.2%, Noir 17.3%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 13.2%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective adventure that focuses on investigation and player choice in a gritty, atmospheric world.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Mystery 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime detective game centered on high-stakes investigations and intense class trials.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 10%, Point & Click 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy detective game that explores mysterious urban legends with a striking visual style.

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 31.8%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 11.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, investigation-heavy game that requires players to map out complex relationships to solve a mystery.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 15%, Point & Click 13.2%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that encourages deep exploration and evidence collection to solve a complex murder mystery.

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: Noir 26.8%, Detective 23.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming noir detective game that uses pixel art to deliver a classic investigative experience.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 15.5%, Point & Click 13%, Exploration 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling narrative adventure that uses a unique word-based mechanic to uncover a dark, small-town mystery.

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: Detective 29%, Mystery 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel that focuses on uncovering the truth through evidence and logical reasoning.

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective series that emphasizes gathering evidence and presenting arguments in a courtroom setting.

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Anime 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed visual novel that captures the essence of investigating mysterious cases in an urban setting.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Mystery 22.5%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Story Rich 18.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Exploration 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that prioritizes atmospheric storytelling and character-driven mystery.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 44%, Mystery 21.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful detective game that tasks players with reconstructing a series of deaths through careful observation.

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 28%, Mystery 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Investigation 12.1%, Anime 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that emphasizes detective work and story-rich exploration.

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: Detective 36.5%, Point & Click 19.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that focuses on historical investigation and point-and-click mechanics.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Mystery 19.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Detective 10.7%, Anime 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tense mystery game that combines escape-room puzzles with a deep, branching narrative.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 17%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A social-deduction detective game with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on uncovering hidden truths.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Mystery 24.6%, Anime 19.4%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, anime-inspired horror mystery that relies on investigation and puzzle-solving to survive.

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: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 10.4%, Anime 9.1%

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 28.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 11.5%

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and charming detective game that uses a unique visual style to present its courtroom mysteries.

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 23.3%, Investigation 17.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 11%, Exploration 9.7%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Point & Click 15.6%, Noir 15.1%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 7.4%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%

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: Noir 19.3%, Detective 18.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 11.4%, Investigation 8.5%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Cartoony 6.1%

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 25.9%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.4%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 22%, Noir 18.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.2%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Story Rich 8.7%

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 26.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11.5%, Anime 8.8%

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: Detective 34.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 10.6%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Noir 16.7%, Investigation 11.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 11.3%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Point & Click 15.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Noir 22.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

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 24.6%, Noir 21%, Mystery 13.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Anime 10%

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Noir 25.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 6.8%

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Mystery 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Investigation 12%, Anime 10.3%

Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Noir 16.3%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Noir 19.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 11%

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Investigation 14%, Point & Click 12.7%, 2.5D 10.3%

Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.

Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️‍♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Noir 23.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Exploration 7.7%

2D sidescrolling adventure narrative game with puzzle solving and platforming elements.

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Story Rich 9%, Cartoony 6.8%

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 27.3%, Noir 24.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%

A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Noir 30%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 10.7%, Anime 10.6%

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 72.1%, Story Rich 25.1%, Adventure 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Mystery 16%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

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: Detective 32.9%, Mystery 16.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Investigation 7.9%