Games Like Mohism: Battle of Words

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%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Anime 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical period, this game combines deep detective investigation with the series' signature high-stakes debate gameplay.

"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 38.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A historical Chinese detective game that emphasizes gathering clues and presenting them in logical sequences to solve complex cases.

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 28.3%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Anime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive courtroom debate game that mirrors the intense, logic-based argument mechanics found in Mohism.

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: Detective 23.7%, Dialogue Heavy 23.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in ancient China, this game perfectly captures the historical detective atmosphere and investigative focus of the seed game.

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 31.8%, Visual Novel 22%, Mystery 15.4%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-stakes class trials where you must use evidence to dismantle the arguments of others, similar to the debate style of the seed game.

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 28.8%, Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strong detective mystery that relies on gathering evidence and piecing together narratives, much like the investigation phase of Mohism.

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 30.9%, Mystery 18.9%, Anime 16.9%, Detective 16.4%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed courtroom game that focuses on using magic and logic to win debates in a legal setting.

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 24.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Crime 11.1%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel that centers on courtroom-style investigations and uncovering the truth through sharp-tongued cross-examinations.

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 24.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Crime 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective game that balances exploration with clever deduction and character-based interrogation.

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Anime 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that focuses on investigation and logical deduction in a modern, episodic format.

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 46.2%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Anime 8.6%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A Chinese detective visual novel that captures a similar indie charm and focus on investigative storytelling.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Anime 12.8%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A complex mystery visual novel that features unique investigation mechanics and deep, character-driven storytelling.

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 36.9%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A courtroom drama that uses a similar style of evidence-gathering and debate-based gameplay to solve cases.

An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.

Why similar: Detective 53.5%, Visual Novel 30.7%, Adventure 9%, Indie 4.8%, Casual 2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie detective visual novel that blends mystery with a distinct cultural setting and narrative depth.

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 31.2%, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that requires logical thinking and clever manipulation to uncover the truth.

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 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Crime 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues to solve crimes.

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.1%, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigation and visual novel elements with puzzle-solving to create a compelling detective experience.

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: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 20%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure deduction game that challenges your ability to piece together complex mysteries through observation and logic.

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 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Crime 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused visual novel that requires players to analyze clues and identify the culprit through logical reasoning.

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 17.7%, Crime 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-style detective visual novel that focuses on investigation and mystery-solving in a modern setting.

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 26.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11.5%, Anime 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective game that focuses on mystery-solving and narrative exploration.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Mystery 33.6%, Anime 23.1%, Story Rich 17.3%, Point & Click 8.3%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense debate segments where you must convince others of the truth to survive, mirroring the high-stakes arguments of the seed game.

香港，密室逃脱，刑侦推理，解谜！ 风流倜傥略爱搞怪的刑警，屡破奇案，轻松应付着海量的案件与狡猾的罪犯，直到那件事的发生……为了逃避最不喜欢的人，他调职到这座城市。然而，等待他的将是从警以来最大的敌人和暗中策划的巨大阴谋。外表看似有些憨傻，推理却过于常人的谜样男子小林正雪，能带领刑侦组走出困境吗？

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Detective 16.9%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 11.6%, Anime 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective puzzle game that emphasizes logical deduction and investigation in a classic visual novel style.

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Anime 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery visual novel that offers deep, branching narratives and a focus on uncovering hidden truths.

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 26.5%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery visual novel that leans into the classic detective trope of solving crimes in a confined, high-tension environment.

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 19.5%, Crime 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Investigation 11.2%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Anime 11.4%

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 20.1%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 17.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 10.8%

Excellent Expectations is a puzzle adventure game , you would use search engines to discover a story from a stranger's phone .

Why similar: Detective 52.8%, Puzzle 18.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Indie 12.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie detective puzzle game that uses dark humor and investigation to drive its unique narrative.

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 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Crime 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 9.2%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Mystery 10%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Mystery 22.6%, Detective 18.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Anime 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary mystery visual novel that centers on logic, deduction, and challenging the player to solve impossible crimes.

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.5%

Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...

Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Story Rich 9%, Puzzle 5.7%

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 27.7%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 11.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%

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 22.7%, Investigation 15%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Crime 10.4%

《墨心》是一款将古代中国幻想元素和悬疑科幻相融合的国产视觉小说。男主（你）从昏迷中醒来丧失了记忆，发现自己和另外两女一男困于巨轮密室中。面对匪夷所思的船体变异，恐怖致命的巨型怪物，你们能否成功逃脱？而这超自然的现象，似乎跟一件千年前的战国墨家宝物有关......

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.7%, Investigation 21.8%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Mystery 9.1%

Officer Jia has vanished, leaving a classified message pointing to the CaseCracker 2.0 system. Tear through suspects' alibis, look beyond the text, and extract hidden threads from seemingly unrelated intel. Will you find the ultimate truth, or a trap?

Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Mystery 19.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 49.2%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Investigation 6.4%

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Why similar: Puzzle 39.9%, Story Rich 29.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 2D 10.4%, Adventure 8.1%

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: Detective 26.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 20%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 8.8%

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: Detective 34.5%, Mystery 19.4%, Puzzle 13%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Mystery 29.5%, Story Rich 20.3%, Choices Matter 6%, Adventure 5.3%

Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Detective 22.9%, Story Rich 18.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Choices Matter 5.4%

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 10.6%

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Story Rich 52.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Singleplayer 8%

A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 24.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 7.6%, Dialogue Heavy 6.8%

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

Why similar: Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 20.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Crime 9%

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: Dialogue Heavy 20.8%, Detective 16.4%, Crime 12%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Investigation 9.9%

Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Mystery 19.1%, Investigation 9.6%, Story Rich 5.8%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

No flashy visuals, just pure mental gymnastics. Actively search, cross-reference, and unravel the truth from a complex database. In this hardcore text-based deduction game, the devil is always in the details. Detective, are you ready?

Why similar: Detective 44.9%, Puzzle 15.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, 2D 4%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 16.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 7.9%

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 22.2%, Dialogue Heavy 20.1%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 9.4%

As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.

Why similar: Detective 53.6%, Puzzle 32.8%, Casual 4.7%, Choices Matter 3.6%, Indie 3.4%

Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?

Why similar: Detective 46.5%, Mystery 23.4%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 5.1%, Point & Click 5.1%

《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。

Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Mystery 22.4%, Puzzle 17.6%, Story Rich 5.8%, Indie 5.7%