60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Adventure, Story Rich.
Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day—and ices perps by night...
The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Destiny Star Girlfriend
A surprise kerfuffle with unhinged space demons sees campus nobody Seiji “tied by fate” to Yuuri, the undercover magical girl who’s also his covert classroom crush! With both their secrets out of the bag, can Seiji still shoot his shot? Or will the evil Majin’s minions invade Earth first?
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Why similar: Cult 27.9% ★, Noir 21.8%, Detective 18.6%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Crime 7%
A surprise kerfuffle with unhinged space demons sees campus nobody Seiji “tied by fate” to Yuuri, the undercover magical girl who’s also his covert classroom crush! With both their secrets out of the bag, can Seiji still shoot his shot? Or will the evil Majin’s minions invade Earth first?
Why similar: Superhero 24.4% ★, Visual Novel 21.5%, Comedy 13.2%, Romance 12.7%, Magic 12.3%
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.6%, Anime 16.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 4.7%, Simulation 3.4%
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 38%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Crime 19.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Anime 6.4%
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Supernatural 15.5%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Mystery 10%
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 30.7%, Crime 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Modern 11.9%, Mystery 9.3%
Fight to defend or tear down the new world order in Socery Jokers, a modern fantasy visual novel full of battles and action. Shift between multiple perspectives, wield impressive magic, and delve into a conflict between personal freedom and public order.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Modern 20.5%, Supernatural 16.1%, Magic 11.6%, Lore-Rich 8.2%
The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.
Why similar: Detective 49.9%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 6.8%, Choices Matter 3.7%
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 34.1%, Crime 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Mystery 8.5%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Crime 22.6%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Anime 7.2%
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Detective 19.9%, Mystery 13.8%, Magic 13.5%, Fantasy 10.5%
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 40.2%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Crime 17.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Anime 6.3%
5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Crime 22.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 8.8%, Simulation 6.6%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Noir 41.1%, Crime 18%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 10.6%, Anime 5.8%
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: Detective 34.7%, Noir 31.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Anime 5.7%
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 43.7%, Visual Novel 27.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 8.5%, Comedy 4.5%
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 35.3%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Comedy 10.4%, Mystery 9.2%
For decades, superpowers and psychic abilities were thought to be mere science fiction, but the discovery of a certain particle called the "Astron" at the end of the 20th century proved to the world that these wondrous phenomena were real.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Romance 23.7%, Anime 10.5%, Comedy 7.5%, Fantasy 5.7%
Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?
Why similar: Noir 35.8%, Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Crime 11.5%, Comedy 7.6%
Hack Into God
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.3%, Anime 20%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Adventure 7.5%
Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Mystery 27.7%, Comedy 23.4%, Adventure 5.4%, 2D 2.4%
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
Why similar: Noir 36.9%, Detective 26.7%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Anime 4.1%
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 46.9%, Visual Novel 28.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 9.9%, Adventure 1.8%
A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 73.9%, Comedy 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.7%, Anime 4.4%, Simulation 3.9%
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 35.4%, Crime 24.4%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 10.9%, Anime 3%
Romance supernatural bachelors and investigate humanity’s dark wishes!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Supernatural 20.6%, Romance 15.1%, Comedy 11.6%, Mystery 10.3%
A mysterious crime that no one could solve now rests on your shoulders. Well, not just yours; you also have a partner from your department whom everyone makes fun of. But who knows—maybe she’s actually a great detective in disguise?
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.7%, Romance 22.6%, Comedy 19%, Anime 12.4%, Adventure 2.2%
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Romance 15%, Lore-Rich 11%, Choices Matter 5%
“If you don't tie the knot with the person of your dreams within the next year, you'll be in big trouble.” So forewarns Urara, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Matchmaking... kicking off a rowdy rom-com adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.3%, Comedy 26.2%, Magic 22.2%, Choices Matter 5.2%, 2D 1.3%
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 42.2%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Crime 18%, Mystery 9.9%, Anime 5.3%
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Crime 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Comedy 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%
Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 56.7%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Anime 11.3%, Adventure 4%
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Noir 32.3%, Detective 24.1%, Crime 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 6.9%
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: Noir 29.1%, Detective 23.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Crime 12.7%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
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: Noir 37.3%, Detective 27.9%, Crime 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Adventure 1.2%
A superhero-themed yandere romance visual novel. He's your coworker, your crush, and the villain you need to stop? Make choices to be with your supervillian ex, or move on to a new hot superhero.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.3%, Romance 21.8%, Superhero 16.6% ★, Comedy 8%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Noir 28.2%, Detective 23.2%, Crime 17.1%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Comedy 8.8%
The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Fight for love and fight against crime, in this romantic, mystery, visual novel!
Why similar: Crime 31.1%, Visual Novel 26%, Romance 16.2%, Anime 8.2%, Lore-Rich 7%
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 34.1%, Crime 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Comedy 8.3%
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.5%, Anime 14%, Magic 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Choices Matter 5.6%
Ever since the day the powers appeared, crime has ruled the streets of Scum City. As the conniving villains grow stronger and stronger, and the heroes find themselves walloped rather than walloping... it falls to you to rehabilitate S-rank villains in this short visual novel!
Why similar: Superhero 35.8% ★, Crime 22.9%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%
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 41%, Crime 20.4%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Anime 6%
The coiling chains of obsession that began with The Shell now threaten to strangle Detective Reiji Tokisaka in the third and final entry in the trilogy. As old friends and foes rise up for one last confrontation, can anyone break the cycle—and can Reiji's heart ever be set free?
Why similar: Cult 26.6% ★, Noir 24.6%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.8%
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 34.2%, Crime 19.9%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Mystery 9%, Comedy 8.9%
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Crime 23.6%, Visual Novel 22%, Mystery 10%, Anime 6.6%
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: Cult 32.1% ★, Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 8.4%, Mystery 7.9%
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Why similar: Detective 48.9%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Fantasy 6.8%, Romance 6.8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
Let's use existence and freedom as stakes, block everything, and explore the ancient legends of the Fallen Star Village, digging out the truth buried in the long river of history.
Why similar: Detective 79.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Anime 7.2%, 2D 3.2%, Adventure 0.9%
In"FLAM EVAW ", you will continue to embody the community detective Maple Kurosawa, using your powerful detective and hacker skills to embark on a journey of investigation against the Rainbow Crime Organization with several female assistants of different styles.
Why similar: Detective 80.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Simulation 5.7%, Adventure 2%
Play as Sam or Farah as they attempt to navigate the neon thrills of their cyberpunk city Love Shore, solve murders, fight gods and maybe fall in love.
Why similar: Noir 58.5%, Crime 17.1%, Supernatural 8.5%, Choices Matter 6%, Mystery 6%
Join spirit detective Kagami Makoto and his demon familiars as they hunt down the wandering ghosts disrupting the peace of his small town.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Romance 18.9%, Supernatural 15.4%, Anime 12.9%, Choices Matter 5.8%
Step into Detective Kazuo Kurosawa’s role. Uncover mysteries involving eight enigmatic women. Choose to aid or save them. Features: • Hacker puzzles & QTE chases • Live-action cinematics • Anti-cliché thriller romance • 207-day polished script • Multi-timeline narrative
Why similar: Detective 62.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Romance 15.1%, Simulation 3.6%
In a world where the virtual space "Real Dive System" has become the foundation of people's entertainment, the protagonist, Hikaru Arata, gets caught up in a sinister plot that misuses the Real Dive System.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.3%, Comedy 20.8%, Fantasy 14%, Anime 13.4%, Simulation 6.9%
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 34.1%, Detective 26.1%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 7.2%
Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural.
Why similar: Detective 49.8%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Romance 10%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Simulation 5%
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: Noir 40.8%, Detective 35.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 8.9%
A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?
Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Romance 14.3%, Mystery 7.9%, Anime 7.9%
Mission: It’s Complicated is a narrative-based, visual novel where you match super-awesome superheroes to go on missions during the night and dates during the day. The more compatible the pair of superheroes are, the more likely that they will fall in love and save the world.
Why similar: Superhero 43.3% ★, Visual Novel 27.1%, Romance 17.3%, Choices Matter 6.1%, Anime 3.5%
Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir.
Why similar: Noir 60.5%, Detective 31%, Mystery 5.7%, Adventure 2.8%
