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Games Like Mohism: Battle of Words

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Visual Novel.

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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!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 78% — of 606 reviews
Released: 2023-04-17
Developer: 玄镜工作室
Publisher: Yooreka Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Mohism: Battle of Words is a unique Wuxia-themed detective game that blends historical atmosphere with intense, logic-based debate mechanics. These recommendations prioritize titles that feature high-stakes investigation, courtroom-style argument systems, and compelling mystery narratives that challenge your deductive reasoning.

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  47. #47 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 267 reviews2026
    Dev: 戏壤游戏(Xirang Games)
    Windows

    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 31.3%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Mystery 16.7%, Conversation 12.9%, Investigation 8.4%

  48. #48 古龙风云录
    70% matchMixed58% of 8,960 reviews2024
    Dev: 香港商河洛互動娛樂股份有限公司Pub: 心火游戏
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    《古龙风云录》是一款大型武侠RPG,拥有古龙作品授权,还原古龙笔下武侠世界。玩家在武侠世界里探索百态江湖,体验超百万字剧情,奇遇各路豪侠,选择并养成你的伙伴,最终一起解开当年回雁峰谜团……

    Why similar: Detective 48.2%, Story Rich 20.5%, Anime 17%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  49. #49 鲤氏奇人异闻录
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: 顽童计划
    Windows

    《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 26.6%, Mystery 17.9%, Detective 16.7%, Anime 12.5%, Puzzle 11.4%

  50. #50 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

    Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 19.7%, Conversation 8%, Story Rich 6.1%

  51. #51 Methods: The Detective Competition
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 693 reviews2020
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 11.3%

  52. #52 Detective Worden
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
    Windows · Mac

    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 32.7%, Casual 4.8%, Choices Matter 3.7%, Indie 3.5%

  53. #53 流言侦探
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2021
    Dev: WoodenWolf
    Windows

    《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 22.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Story Rich 5.8%, Indie 5.7%

  54. #54 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 5,341 reviews2025
    Dev: Aluba Van+Pub: Spiral Up Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Mystery 26.9%, Story Rich 19.9%, Point & Click 6%, Choices Matter 5.3%

  55. #55 A Case of Fraud
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 28.2%, Investigation 20.7%, Crime 17.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8%

  56. #56 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 reviews2014
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 36.7%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 5.6%

  57. #57 Chants of Sennaar
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 29,231 reviews2023
    Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

    Why similar: Puzzle 31.2%, Detective 28%, Adventure 8.7%, Mystery 7.3%, Atmospheric 6%

  58. #58 Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,092 reviews2024
    Dev: KARMAGAME HK LIMITEDPub: EpicDream Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death!

    Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Mystery 35.7%, Story Rich 17.9%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  59. #59 Tell Me Everything
    71% matchMixed61% of 71 reviews2018
    Dev: LizardFactory
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    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 30.7%, Investigation 26.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 8.1%, Visual Novel 6.6%

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