Games Like Murder by Numbers

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 26.3%, Crime 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Visual Novel 11%, Investigation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of quirky detective work, vibrant art, and point-and-click investigation mechanics.

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 18.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the logic-heavy investigation and trial-based gameplay that fans of the genre will find immediately familiar.

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 28.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 9%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This series is the definitive inspiration for the courtroom-style investigation and character-driven mystery found in Murder by Numbers.

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 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Crime 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Investigation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the visual novel detective format with a focus on solving crimes through logical deduction.

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

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 13.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a deep, branching visual novel narrative with unique puzzle-based investigation segments.

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 19.6%, Investigation 19.5%, Conspiracy 15% ★, Crime 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at deduction and piecing together complex clues through careful observation and logic.

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 33.8%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers clever puzzle-solving mechanics paired with a gripping, supernatural mystery and stylish presentation.

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 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers exploration-based mystery solving with a lighthearted tone and a focus on gathering clues.

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, 1990's 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into deduction and investigative logic that rewards players for paying close attention to narrative details.

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 40.8%, Visual Novel 29.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same lighthearted, character-focused visual novel detective vibe with a distinct and memorable art style.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Detective 23.3%, Crime 22.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features an open-world investigation with a heavy emphasis on gathering evidence and interviewing a colorful cast of suspects.

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: Comic Book 12.4%, Detective 12.2%, Investigation 11.6%, Crime 10.8%, Conspiracy 10% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game features a comic-book style investigation with a strong female lead and a focus on deductive reasoning.

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 34%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 15.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-stakes investigation experience that blends visual novel storytelling with intense trial gameplay.

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 28.7%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 11.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an excellent historical mystery setting with deep investigative mechanics and a strong cast of characters.

A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Visual Novel 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery that focuses on interpersonal relationships and the psychological aspects of investigation.

Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on escape-room style puzzles integrated into a compelling mystery narrative.

Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Comic Book 15%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Logic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, puzzle-focused detective experience that emphasizes a cozy atmosphere and simple investigation mechanics.

GET AWAY WITH MURDER. Highly replayable detective game where you're the one whodunnit. From the creators of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault.

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Comic Book 13%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective-themed game that focuses on the mechanics of solving a crime from the perspective of the culprit.

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 23.1%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mystery visual novel that utilizes pixel art to create a charming and nostalgic detective experience.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Detective 16.2%, Crime 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear investigation game that requires players to piece together clues from fragmented video clips.

Solve 3 increasingly intricate murders by examining the evidence -- find the motive, the means, and the opportunity. Use testimonies of the suspects as evidence by examining every detail for contradictions... and signs of sin. Purify the possessed. Purge the daemons.

Why similar: Investigation 31.7%, Detective 30.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental investigation game that focuses on timeline reconstruction and identifying contradictions in witness testimony.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, Detective 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines complex escape-room style puzzles with a gripping, branching visual novel narrative.

The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Detective 17%, Crime 14.2%, Conspiracy 11.7% ★, Investigation 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that blends detective work with a distinct 1980s aesthetic and a focus on character-driven mystery.

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Detective 17%, Investigation 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Logic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery game that emphasizes investigation and puzzle-solving within a conspiracy-themed narrative.

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 17.6%, Investigation 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Crime 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy investigation game that mirrors the trial mechanics and logic-based debates of the genre.

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: Investigation 16%, Detective 12.6%, Crime 12%, Comic Book 11.6%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%

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

Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 18%, Comic Book 17.7%, Conspiracy 12.3% ★, Visual Novel 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich detective game that features a distinct comic-book visual style and a focus on investigation.

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

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 20.5%, Crime 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Anime 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style visual novel mystery that focuses on investigation and uncovering the truth behind a series of crimes.

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.3%, Detective 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Logic 8%

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: Investigation 24.2%, Detective 19.4%, Crime 18.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 8.5%

Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!

Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Logic 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted detective visual novel that adds a magical twist to the traditional mystery-solving formula.

Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

Why similar: Detective 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Investigation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the detective genre that incorporates interactive fiction elements and a distinct narrative style.

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 16.3%, Crime 12.3%, Investigation 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%

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 21.6%, Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Mystery 9.3%

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

Why similar: Investigation 13.9%, Detective 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Crime 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%

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 21%, Investigation 17.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 11%, Anime 9.2%

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 22.2%, Crime 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 8.2%

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Mystery 7.6%

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 19.4%, Investigation 15%, Crime 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Logic 9.2%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Crime 13.6%, 1990's 7.5%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 17.6%, 1990's 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Investigation 18.6%, Detective 17.4%, Conspiracy 13.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Crime 25.9%, Detective 24.5%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 8.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 16.1%, Conspiracy 13.4% ★, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%

A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.

Why similar: Detective 28%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Detective 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 17.2%, Comic Book 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Visual Novel 8.3%

The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!

Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 8.3%

Unravel the mystery of a cryptic box in this 2-player co-op puzzle game. Join forces as two detectives, solve cooperative puzzles, communicate effectively, crack the codes and outsmart the killer.

Why similar: Comic Book 14.8%, Crime 14.2%, Detective 14.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 15.6%, Detective 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 15.9%, Conspiracy 12.4% ★, Mystery 8.9%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 19.1%, Crime 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Logic 9.4%

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 25.8%, Investigation 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Cartoony 9%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Investigation 19%, Detective 18%, Crime 16.5%, Comic Book 15%, Logic 8.1%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 19.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%

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: Detective 19.4%, Comic Book 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

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 24%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Investigation 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.4%

A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 9.5%

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 30.7%, Investigation 28.9%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 9.2%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Investigation 20.3%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 9.4%