Games Like Man of Nollyn

A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases

Why similar: Noir 24.3%, Detective 22.6%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 10.5%

Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!

Why similar: Noir 20.5%, Crime 15.9%, Detective 13.9%, Investigation 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.

Why similar: Noir 24%, Detective 22.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 10.4%

A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Noir 19.4%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 10.2%, Mystery 7.8%

Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 19.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Noir 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Noir 25%, Crime 21.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 6.6%

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: Detective 25.1%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%

The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.

Why similar: Noir 27.3%, Detective 23.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Crime 8.6%, Mystery 6.4%

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: Noir 18.9%, Detective 17.3%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 7.7%

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: Noir 18%, Detective 16.8%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 7.7%

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 26%, Investigation 19.2%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.2%

A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.

Why similar: Noir 26.6%, Detective 16.1%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 9.8%

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: Noir 20.1%, Detective 19.7%, Crime 18%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 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 28.3%, Investigation 23.2%, Noir 18.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

Step into the role of a federal investigator and uncover the truth behind every disaster. Recover black boxes, cross-reference evidence, expose contradictions, and name the real cause before an innocent takes the fall. Every conclusion matters in this tense investigation sim full of twists.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Noir 18.5%, Investigation 17.5%, Crime 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%

A noir detective game played at your desk. Read evidence photos, CCTV footage and records, compare fingerprints and voices, and fill in the suspect matrix yourself before you accuse anyone. Juggle action points, fees and deadlines across eight cases as a criminal organization closes in.

Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 19.3%, Noir 18.8%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 10.2%

Murdered sisters, mind altering drugs and flying cities, to a case that goes way further than the banks of this one detective's little neighbourhood in this Indigenous cybernoir detective narrative adventure set in a post-post-apocalyptical future.

Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 16.1%, Detective 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%

As an independent police consultant, you're pulled into the hunt for a serial killer leaving cryptographic ciphers. Play as a detective, analyze crime scenes, and master real decryption methods. Your choices determine if you catch the killer and how many lives are saved.

Why similar: Detective 25%, Crime 16.5%, Noir 16.4%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%

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 24.9%, Noir 19.1%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 8%, Mystery 8%

Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Noir 26.4%, Detective 21.4%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 9.8%

DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.

Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Detective 23.4%, Noir 16.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%

A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%

A point and click noir mystery, set in a grim and corrupt Wonderland. Alice is Dead: Hearts and Diamonds is a complete remake of the classic Flash game trilogy, including all new art, added puzzles, expanded lore, and plenty of secrets for old and new fans alike.

Why similar: Noir 24.4%, Detective 15.6%, Crime 12.3%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 9.2%

A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Noir 22.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 10.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%

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: Noir 27.5%, Detective 22.8%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 10.9%, Crime 7.8%

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 19.7%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 16.4%, Noir 14.5%, Mystery 9.6%

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 19.7%, Crime 17.5%, Noir 16.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 9.1%

A mystery psychological thriller visual novel set in 2000. Follow a serial murder case through the eyes of three characters: the woman, the man, and the detective. With live-action backgrounds and silhouetted characters, every choice branches the story, and one wrong move means game over.

Why similar: Crime 20.9%, Detective 20.2%, Noir 14.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%

[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 21.2%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%

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: Noir 21%, Detective 16.7%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 7.9%

An episodic co-op noir murder mystery. Play as one half of a crime-fighting duo: the detective Jack Finch and his police dog, Archie. Use your deduction skills and sense of smell to find evidence, interrogate suspects, and catch the culprit in a gritty story set in the Great Depression.

Why similar: Noir 21.1%, Crime 17.8%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 8.3%

Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.

Why similar: Noir 20.6%, Detective 19.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 9.8%

A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Noir 22.7%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 9.4%

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: Noir 26.4%, Detective 24.1%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 5%

Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Noir 22.1%, Detective 17.4%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

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: Noir 20.9%, Detective 17.7%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 9.1%

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 21%, Noir 20%, Crime 17.7%, Mystery 10.2%

A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?

Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Detective 21.2%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 5.1%

Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Crime 21.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Investigation 8.6%

Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.

Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Noir 20.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Crime 11%, Mystery 10.2%

A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!

Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 15%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 7.7%

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 23.3%, Crime 21.8%, Detective 21.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.1%

A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.

Why similar: Noir 29.3%, Detective 21.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%

Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.

Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Detective 20%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 9.5%

London, 1889. Step into the shoes of a young detective in this hand-drawn, point-and-click mystery. Explore the dark halls of Seraphim House, illuminate the shadows, and interrogate suspects to solve a complex locked-room murder. Will you accuse the right person?

Why similar: Noir 24%, Investigation 19.9%, Detective 15.2%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Crime 10.3%

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: Investigation 20.5%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.6%

Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 7.1%

A 3D psychological detective thriller in a radical film noir style. Explore immersive environments, examine clues from every angle, and connect your evidence on a deduction board to solve a dark conspiracy. Use your pure logic to untangle the truth.

Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 17%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 9.3%

Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 21.3%, Investigation 18.7%, Noir 14.6%, Mystery 12.3%

Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Noir 21.7%, Detective 16.2%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 8.9%

Scour police records. Antagonize your suspects. Comb through a disturbing crime scene. You'll stop at nothing to expose the truth. Ring of Fire is a search-based detective noir puzzler with a mature narrative set in the hyper-stylized streets of New London.

Why similar: Noir 21.7%, Detective 17%, Investigation 15.8%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 8%

Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!

Why similar: Noir 22.7%, Detective 20.9%, Crime 20.8%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 11.6%

A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Detective 18.7%, Crime 16%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 9.1%

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 24.8%, Investigation 18.6%, Crime 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 11%

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: Noir 26.2%, Detective 25.7%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 7%

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 23.5%, Noir 20.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 10%, Visual Novel 9.9%

As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Noir 7.8%

A kidnapped woman. A dying phone. One detective. Investigate clues, track her location and find her before the battery reaches zero.

Why similar: Noir 29.2%, Detective 19.3%, Crime 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Investigation 8.6%

Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre and investigate the murder of a controversial country priest in this gripping historical detective thriller.

Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Detective 18.9%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 12%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

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: Detective 27.7%, Crime 25.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Investigation 10%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%