Games Like MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE

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: Investigation 29.6%, Mystery 19.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional deduction-based mystery game that rewards careful observation and logical thinking in a stylized 2D world.

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: Mystery 24.9%, Drama 21.4%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Story Rich 15.8%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art mystery adventure that emphasizes investigation and logical deduction in a supernatural setting.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 26%, Point & Click 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Drama 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on pure deduction and piecing together narratives, matching the investigative core of the seed game.

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: Narration 21%, Investigation 19.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful pixel-art detective game that captures the same charming, episodic mystery-solving feel as the seed game.

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: Investigation 39.2%, Mystery 18.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, humorous, and highly focused detective game that mirrors the accessible investigation style of the seed.

Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. Players will find themselves in ███ ██ █ ▓ ▒ ░ ¿⊕ξד¶¶¶ Error 0x80070570.

Why similar: Psychological 17.5%, Mystery 17.2%, Side Scroller 17%, Point & Click 16.9%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric mystery game that uses a unique time-loop mechanic to keep the investigation tight and engaging.

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: Point & Click 23.8%, Mystery 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Story Rich 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful art style and engaging, character-driven mystery investigation that feels like a natural step up in complexity.

"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: Investigation 28%, Drama 22.8%, Mystery 20.4%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy detective game that blends classic investigation with engaging puzzle-solving in a historical setting.

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Narration 17.2%, Investigation 17%, Drama 12.7%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery adventure that captures the classic feel of investigation games with a focus on atmosphere.

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: Investigation 27.7%, Point & Click 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Narration 12.1%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical, pixel-art detective game that focuses on authentic investigation and period-appropriate mystery solving.

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: Investigation 23%, Point & Click 21.9%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game with a focus on interviewing suspects and gathering clues in a charming environment.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Story Rich 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique noir aesthetic and strong detective narrative that provides a more stylized, cinematic take on the genre.

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: Investigation 37.4%, Mystery 21.9%, Point & Click 20.7%, Story Rich 5.9%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A concise detective game that emphasizes investigation and puzzle-solving within a focused narrative framework.

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: Investigation 29%, Mystery 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the investigation and crime-scene analysis aspects of the Ace Attorney formula.

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: Drama 26%, Mystery 24.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, 2D 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated mystery game that emphasizes exploration and deduction in a story-rich, character-driven world.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.8%, Point & Click 25.9%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Casual 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixel-art mystery game that challenges players with unique interaction mechanics and a dark, atmospheric narrative.

Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

Why similar: Investigation 28.9%, Narration 20.7%, Point & Click 16.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, casual detective experience that focuses on small-scale mysteries and charming interactions.

Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?

Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 18.6%, Narration 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intricate mechanical puzzles and atmospheric mystery, providing a satisfying investigation experience.

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: Investigation 33.8%, Mystery 24.2%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style detective game that utilizes escape-room mechanics to drive its mystery forward.

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: Investigation 23.2%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Narration 19.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game that incorporates multiple endings and complex investigation mechanics.

A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Investigation 38.1%, Mystery 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, wholesome detective game that prioritizes exploration and lighthearted investigation.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Story Rich 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, 2D 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, story-rich adventure that features a charming art style and a focus on uncovering secrets.

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Mystery 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A series of short, funny, and pixel-art-focused point-and-click adventures that match the episodic nature of the seed.

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: Investigation 34.2%, Point & Click 21%, Mystery 20.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows for non-linear deduction, perfect for those who enjoy the investigative freedom of mystery games.

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Investigation 15.1%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective adventure that focuses on story and mystery in a beautifully rendered 2D world.

Explore a mysterious world as the protagonist in this short adventure game with pixel graphics.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.5%, Story Rich 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, 2D 10.7%, Casual 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich pixel-art game that utilizes choose-your-own-adventure elements to build its mystery.

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: Mystery 26.7%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Story Rich 17.7%, Point & Click 16.5%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive detective visual novel series that excels in courtroom drama and character-driven mystery.

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

Why similar: Investigation 36.6%, Mystery 29.3%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused mystery game that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Mystery 37.1%, Point & Click 34.9%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in tactile puzzle-solving and atmospheric mystery that keeps the player focused on the details of the environment.

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Drama 21.7%, Mystery 19.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Investigation 43.3%, Mystery 26.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Point & Click 8.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.

Why similar: Investigation 28.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Drama 13.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%

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: Visual Novel 16.4%, Drama 16.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

In Chronoquartz, every move matters! You have 10 turns per loop: explore, solve puzzles, and use your past knowledge to progress. Strategy, critical thinking, and time management will be your allies in this unique temporal adventure. Will you succeed in saving time?

Why similar: Mystery 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Investigation 18.3%, 2D 11%, Atmospheric 11%

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: Investigation 26.2%, Point & Click 20%, Mystery 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Story Rich 10.6%

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Casual 16.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, hidden-object-style detective game that provides a straightforward and accessible mystery experience.

A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illegal goods. Play as a Courier who—after hours—has to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. Visit various locations, collect clues, navigate branching dialogue options, and hurry as time is not on your side.

Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Drama 15.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Mystery 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%

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: Investigation 25%, Drama 19.9%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

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: Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Point & Click 14.3%, Story Rich 11.4%

Your Future Self is a 1-2 hour long story-driven experimental text adventure with unique conversational mechanics, time loop based gameplay, and an emotionally gripping time travel mystery set against the backdrop of a darkly realistic vision of our world ravaged by climate change.

Why similar: Mystery 17.8%, Casual 15.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Story Rich 12%

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: Investigation 38%, Mystery 19%, Point & Click 16.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Casual 7.8%

Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.

Why similar: Investigation 33.3%, Mystery 18.9%, Story Rich 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, 2D 12.6%

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Mystery 23.1%, Visual Novel 21%, Drama 18.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Investigation 26.8%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 8.7%

Mystery detective with eye-catching pixel art graphics. Gather clues, solve riddles, and collect unexpected and interesting game endings!

Why similar: Investigation 28.8%, Mystery 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Immersive 31.3% ★, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Story Rich 7.6%

🔍 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: Investigation 43.5%, Point & Click 25.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Casual 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Mystery 24%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Drama 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Narration 16%, Point & Click 13.9%, Visual Novel 12%

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: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 19.2%, Drama 18.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.

Why similar: Investigation 29.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Psychological 16.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 12%

Unravel a mystery: A game you can read, a book you can play.

Why similar: Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 19.3%, Narration 18.5%, Point & Click 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Philosophical 19%, Mystery 14.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Point & Click 11.5%

"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Drama 16.6%, Casual 12.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Visual Novel 25%, Story Rich 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 9.8%

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 26.3%, Mystery 26.3%, Adventure 12%, Point & Click 11.1%, Drama 9.1%

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Investigation 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Narration 14.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 12%

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: Investigation 28.1%, Point & Click 22%, Narration 20.5%, Mystery 20%, Adventure 5.7%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Narration 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 11.1%