60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Mystery, Crime.
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.
Tangle Tower
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?
Detective Boto: Belle Memoir
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.
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 20.3%, Noir 13.3%, Crime 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Point & Click 9.8%
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: Detective 20.4%, Noir 17.8%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 9.6%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Noir 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Crime 11.2%, Point & Click 9.4%
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the conversation - but who has the answers you seek, and who has blood on their hands?
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Noir 12.9%, Crime 12%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Investigation 10.4%
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Why similar: Noir 13.9%, Detective 13.4%, Crime 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%, Investigation 8.7%
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: Detective 15.6%, Noir 14.5%, Crime 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Investigation 10.4%
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: Detective 21.6%, Noir 21.2%, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 7.1%, Mystery 6.2%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Crime 17.8%, Dialogue Heavy 17%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 9.3%
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 21.6%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Noir 9.7%
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Noir 12.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Crime 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
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 19.7%, Dialogue Heavy 17.7%, Crime 13.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 9.2%
[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 23.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.3%
Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!
Why similar: Noir 17%, Crime 14%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Detective 17.2%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Crime 9.3%, Puzzle 7.4%
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: Detective 23.2%, Noir 21.1%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 11.3%
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 20.4%, Detective 19.4%, Crime 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Investigation 12.1%
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 17.8%, Crime 14.3%, Noir 12.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 8.6%
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 23.7%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.6%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Detective 18.5%, Crime 14.7%, Investigation 9.9%, Nonlinear 8%
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 23.1%, Crime 13.7%, Noir 12.8%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 8%
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 16.2%, Detective 15.2%, Crime 13%, Investigation 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
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 21.5%, Noir 15.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%, Mystery 9.6%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Detective 20%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%
Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.
Why similar: Noir 18.6%, Detective 16.5%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 9.5%
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 16.7%, Detective 15.7%, Crime 12%, Investigation 11.5%, Point & Click 8.3%
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 19.6%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 14%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Mystery 11.5%
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Noir 15.1%, Crime 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Investigation 11%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Crime 19.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 10.2%, Point & Click 9.9%
A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Point & Click 10.9%
Winchester, 1906. Arabella Ravencroft is dead, and nine suspects are trapped inside a mansion. You are Inspector Hartwell. Combine clues to forge facts, break their lies, and solve the case. The story doesn't unlock with keys or puzzles. It unlocks through what you can prove.
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Crime 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.6%
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Noir 13.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Crime 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%
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 21.6%, Noir 17.9%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%
A cinematic mystery visual novel about a vanished woman. You're the detective on the case. Twelve years ago, your sister disappeared the same way. Four investigations lead to four different answers about what really happened — and none of them is the wrong one. The truth is whichever one you find.
Why similar: Noir 16.2%, Detective 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Crime 10.1%, Nonlinear 9.2%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Noir 16.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 9%, Choices Matter 8.3%
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%, Noir 20.6%, Crime 19%, Investigation 9.1%, Open World 7.9%
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: Detective 22.5%, Noir 20.9%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 6.2%
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 24.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Nonlinear 9.6%
Dust, blood, and lies. Salvation’s Edge, 1899 — a dying town where you’re a killer, a thief, and a fraud — handed a dead man’s badge and told to solve a murder. Do they deserve redemption? Do you? Or will everyone forever be MARKED?
Why similar: Noir 18.9%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Crime 9.5%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Noir 12.6%
A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Investigation 14%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 10.1%
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 19%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Crime 13.6%, Point & Click 10.6%, Investigation 10.1%
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: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 16.3%, Nonlinear 11%, Mystery 10.8%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 5.6%
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 25.3%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 14.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.8%
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 20.5%, Noir 15.1%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Crime 9%
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 29.2%, Noir 18.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 9.2%, Visual Novel 7.9%
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Noir 14.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 9.8%
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 16%, Detective 14.6%, Crime 13.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Noir 25.7%, Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 15.1%, Crime 14%, Mystery 13.2%
"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Point & Click 13.6%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 7.3%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Noir 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 9.5%
A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Noir 15.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 9.4%
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 24.3%, Investigation 17%, Noir 16.2%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 10.2%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Point & Click 10.3%, Crime 10.1%
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 27.9%, Investigation 19.4%, Noir 15.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Point & Click 7.2%
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 19%, Investigation 15.8%, Detective 14.3%, Point & Click 11.9%, Crime 8.7%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Noir 13%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 10.7%
You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%
Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre and investigate the murder of a controversial country priest in this gripping historical detective thriller.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Noir 16.5%, Crime 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Point & Click 10.9%
The Cold Cases: Remembering Jory is a story rich, investigative mystery game where your only tools are your contacts and the people you can find and get to talk to you. Read through old internet archives, pick out what is important, and solve the mystery of the 10 year old cold case.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Mystery 9.2%
