60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Detective, Adventure, Mystery.
Join nine absurd Victorian characters invited to a mysterious and remote mansion. Solve devious puzzles, explore the mansion and try to keep everyone alive. Friends or Foes: it's up to all of you to discover Professor Moriarty's secrets and defy his murderous game.
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"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!
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古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间，科举省试方毕，汴京国子监突发连环命案，遇害者死状惊悚离奇，如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博，通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局，找出案件背后的骇人真相……
"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Historical 11.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Drama 7.6%
古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间，科举省试方毕，汴京国子监突发连环命案，遇害者死状惊悚离奇，如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博，通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局，找出案件背后的骇人真相……
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Detective 20.7%, Historical 19.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
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 27.4%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Anime 9.8%, Drama 8.4%
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 7.3%, Funny 6.8%
Investigate crimes and solve them... before they happen. Scour future crime scenes, corroborate suspects' alibis, search for incriminating evidence and uncover the truth before the culprit can get away with it.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Anime 8.7%, Mystery 7.5%
Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Thriller 8.4%, Mystery 8.4%, Puzzle 7.4%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Puzzle 7.3%, Mystery 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Investigation 10.2%, Funny 9%
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 28.7%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Anime 10.3%, Investigation 7.9%, Mystery 7.8%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Detective 42.8%, Visual Novel 33.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Anime 6.7%, Indie 4.5%
A mystery adventure which is solved by using two visual features: Live Action and Illustrations.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Adventure 20.1%, Anime 9.9%, Mystery 8.8%
《谍：玫瑰》是一款聚焦于1938年武汉的谍战文字冒险游戏。你将潜入情报漩涡中心的「玫瑰饭店」，在五位身份各异的嫌疑人中，揪出代号「尘土」的致命叛徒。通过搜证与周旋，在谎言与忠诚之间做出抉择。夜幕下的武汉暗流涌动，你能否揪出内奸，重建地下情报网，点燃象征黎明的星星火焰？
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Historical 19.7%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 6.2%
Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Funny 11.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Thriller 7.1%
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Historical 14.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 7.7%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 24%, Visual Novel 21%, Puzzle 11.8%, Investigation 8.2%, Anime 7.4%
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: Detective 29.3%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 8.5%, Investigation 8.4%, Adventure 8%
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 33.1%, Puzzle 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 8%
This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Mystery 8.6%, Funny 7.8%, Adventure 6.3%
A novel game with a fully voiced story about everyday or extraordinary stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Detective 16.3%, Funny 12.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Anime 11%
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 38.9%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Mystery 8.8%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 23%, Puzzle 10.5%, Anime 8%, Investigation 7.3%
In this surreal afterlife deduction game by CnD Games, play as Zhuge Liang—the East's legendary mastermind. Face off against Sherlock Holmes in the Underworld Olympics and unravel a deadly closed-circle mystery trapped within a snowed-in mountain lodge!
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Historical 10.4%, Anime 8.9%, Puzzle 7.4%
In this game, play as Shenming University News Department members. Explore strange incidents—no need for truth. Write compelling reports from clues; eye-catching content excites readers. As for what really happened…do readers actually care? If you care, go find out yourself.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 10%, Drama 7.5%, Adventure 6.7%
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Adventure 6.5%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Mystery 8.7%, Anime 6.7%
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 34.1%, Detective 20.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Anime 8.3%
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 36%, Visual Novel 33%, Mystery 8%, Adventure 7.3%, Historical 5.3%
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 35.9%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Anime 8%, Funny 7.6%, Mystery 7.6%
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 27.4%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Historical 11.2%, Anime 9.1%, Mystery 7.3%
《明日方舟》同人游戏，以原作角色“老鲤”为主角，在二十年前的龙门，展开一系列解谜探案故事。
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Detective 16.4%, Puzzle 13.5%, Anime 10.2%, Mystery 9.8%
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 28.7%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Puzzle 12%, Anime 8.1%, Investigation 8%
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 37%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Anime 12.6%, Mystery 8.4%, Story Rich 5.5%
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: Detective 32.7%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 8.2%, Anime 7.2%
While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly game, forced into mutual killing and Class Trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Anime 8.2%, Investigation 6.8%
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 43.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 33.5%, Puzzle 13%, Adventure 10.4%, Historical 10.1%, Investigation 9.7%
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 35.3%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Investigation 9.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Mystery 7.1%
Fourteen from across the world are abruptly abducted to an isolated structure dubbed "Ephemera Manor". They are strangers, but now forced to partake in an ancient and eerie ritual—"the Feather-Burning Rite". A bloodstained drama spanning millennia has silently unfolded...
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Historical 14.7%, Thriller 9.8%, Drama 9.6%, Mystery 7.8%
A classic Asian drama series is reborn in anime style, and you’re the director with power to guide the clash between rival families! Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan puts you in control of the narrative, allowing you to guide the beloved characters to endings from the original show.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 31.1%, Funny 14.8%, Drama 6.1%, Adventure 6%
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 33.8%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Anime 12.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
一组侦探小队受章鱼岛主人之邀，对六年前的海妖悬案发起挑战。她们需要在二十四小时内完成调查，并各自提交一份答案。最后，出现了七种截然不同的解答……
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Detective 26.9%, Anime 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Drama 6.8%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Drama 9.4%, Anime 7.9%, Mystery 7.5%
"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 39.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Historical 12%, Adventure 7.4%, Investigation 7%
"Touhou Saibanmu ~Rookie Attorney Legendry" is a puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Drama 11.6%, Anime 10.3%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Puzzle 10.8%, Anime 9.9%, Mystery 7.7%
"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Anime 16.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Funny 11.1%, Drama 10.1%
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Drama 9.5%, Mystery 9.4%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Anime 11.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 6.2%
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 46.3%, Puzzle 15.8%, Drama 14.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Mystery 7.1%
Banter Schooldays!! is a visual novel legal drama adventure game developed by the independent team Lingtan Studio.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Adventure 20.7%, Anime 11.8%, Indie 6.1%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Funny 11.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Mystery 7.5%
"Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Visual Novel 33.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Anime 10%, Drama 9.5%
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: Detective 26%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Funny 12.8%, Anime 9%, Puzzle 8.5%
A high school detective story where an unlikely duo tackles mysterious incidents on campus. Solve strange cases with logic and courage in this suspenseful visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Visual Novel 31.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Thriller 9.9%, Adventure 7.6%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Detective 22%, Anime 14.3%, Investigation 12.3%, Adventure 11%
A mystery comedy visual novel game told strictly through the eyes of a news anchor. Learn about the city of Brookside, report the news as best you can, and guide the citizens toward a happy ending.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Thriller 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%
Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Funny 12%, Puzzle 10.1%, Anime 8.5%
A light-hearted and enjoyable short romance VN! The protagonist, Fan Tong, struggles to lose weight in hopes of finding a job, but the journey is far from smooth. Until one day, a cute and sunny girl named Bagel comes into his life, kickstarting a story of weight loss, cross-dressing, and romance!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Funny 29.1%, Anime 16.5%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 5.5%
You take part in testing a next-generation experimental android on a restricted floor of a research complex. But soon it becomes clear that the experiment is far more complicated, and you'll have to uncover what’s really happening here.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Puzzle 16.2%, Investigation 11.9%, Stylized 10.5%, Adventure 9.9%
和纳西妲一起，回到「过去」的须弥。真正的花神诞祭、密室中发生的「不可能犯罪」、预示着世界将毁灭的地震……在「神」不在的须弥城，你能否揭开命案的真相，探寻提瓦特世界的终极秘密，然后…与「那个人」再次相见？ 和伙伴们一起，去见证《只属于「她与花」的往日》
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Anime 10.7%, Drama 9.2%, Mystery 9.1%
