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: Dialogue Heavy 23.4%, Detective 23.1%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Investigation 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a brilliant blend of point-and-click investigation and character-driven mystery that mirrors the charm of the seed game.

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: Dialogue Heavy 25.7%, Detective 16.8%, Crime 12.4%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that emphasizes gathering clues and interrogating witnesses in a vibrant, stylized world.

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: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 19.4%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Crime 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on complex deduction and logic-based puzzle solving within a mystery setting, perfect for those who enjoy the investigative aspect of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a deep, quirky detective story with unique puzzle-solving segments and a strong visual novel presentation.

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 26.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Crime 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive courtroom detective experience that heavily influenced the investigation and dialogue-heavy style of Murder by Numbers.

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 19.1%, Crime 18.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the investigation and crime-scene analysis aspects of the Ace Attorney series, aligning closely with the seed game's detective mechanics.

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 24.3%, Detective 23.2%, Crime 22.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world investigation experience with a bold, colorful aesthetic and a focus on gathering evidence to solve a complex murder.

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 16.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, puzzle-heavy mystery game where you use supernatural abilities to solve crimes, sharing the seed game's creative approach to investigation.

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: Dialogue Heavy 24.9%, Detective 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Comic Book 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A clever, dialogue-driven mystery where you play as the culprit, offering a fresh twist on the detective genre's interactive fiction roots.

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: Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Comic Book 11.5%, Detective 11.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Crime 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist navigating a noir-inspired mystery through investigation and deduction.

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%, Anime 15.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes visual novel that blends intense investigation phases with logic-based courtroom gameplay.

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 26%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, 1990's 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure deduction game that tasks you with unraveling a complex family mystery through investigation and research.

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 20.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Crime 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Investigation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel featuring a female protagonist and a focus on uncovering the truth through investigation and logic.

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 45.8%, Comic Book 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, cyberpunk visual novel that features a strong narrative, queer themes, and a distinct 2D art style.

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+ 18.2%, Detective 17%, Crime 14.4%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, Investigation 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores mystery and LGBTQ themes with a nostalgic 1980s aesthetic.

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+ 12.6%, Crime 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Investigation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced detective visual novel that focuses on solving logic puzzles to catch a serial killer.

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 26.2%, Detective 24.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 8.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D pixel-art detective game that captures the lighthearted yet investigative spirit of Murder by Numbers.

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 18.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Comic Book 15%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Logic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, investigation-focused game that captures the cozy side of detective work.

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 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art visual novel that delivers a classic locked-room mystery with a female protagonist.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 53.4%, Mystery 20.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction and investigation that challenges players to piece together a mystery through observation and logic.

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 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Crime 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that requires careful investigation and dialogue analysis to uncover the truth.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27%, Cartoony 25.2%, Mystery 22.8%, Puzzle 14.3%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, 2D mystery game filled with witty dialogue and quirky characters that matches the lighthearted tone of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 20.6%, Crime 17.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Anime 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective visual novel that leans into anime aesthetics and mystery-solving gameplay.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 53.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on crime, it provides a similar cozy, dialogue-heavy visual novel experience centered on listening to and helping a diverse cast of characters.

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: Dialogue Heavy 30.7%, Detective 13.1%, Crime 12.9%, Conspiracy 10.7% ★, Visual Novel 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy adventure game that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a dark mystery.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique social deduction visual novel that forces you to investigate and identify hidden threats among a cast of characters.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Anime 36.5%, Mystery 35.6%, 2D 19.6%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art mystery game that uses logic and investigation to survive cosmic horror scenarios.

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 25.6%, Dialogue Heavy 19.9%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 10.3%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective visual novel that emphasizes historical investigation and logic-based testimony analysis.

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: Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Detective 12.9%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Logic 7.3%

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 16.1%, Detective 12.6%, Crime 12.1%, Comic Book 11.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%

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 31.9%, Detective 30.6%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental investigation game that tasks you with reconstructing timelines to solve crimes.

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 20.1%, Investigation 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

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: Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Detective 14.9%, Crime 11.5%, Investigation 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

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: Dialogue Heavy 27.4%, Detective 19.1%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 7.1%

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

Why similar: Investigation 14%, Detective 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Crime 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

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 20.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Crime 10.9%, Anime 8.8%

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

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 16.8% ★, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%

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 21.5%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Mystery 9.3%

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 20.3%, Visual Novel 18.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Mystery 7.5%

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: Dialogue Heavy 25.4%, Detective 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Investigation 10.3%, Visual Novel 10%

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 18.5%, Investigation 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Crime 13.8%, 1990's 7.5%

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

Why similar: Detective 17%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Investigation 9.2%

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

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Comic Book 17.6%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Visual Novel 8.6%

A mysterious woman is sitting in front of you. Who is she? And who are you? And why are you both there? Case #1472 is mystery information digging interrogation thriller game where there are more things going on than what meets the eye, but are you able to unravel what has happened?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 34.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Detective 12.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 9%

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 18.7%, Detective 17.4%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8%

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 19.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Investigation 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.3%

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 19.7%, Crime 19.7%, Investigation 17.7%, 1990's 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

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: Dialogue Heavy 30.5%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

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 17.9%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 16.2%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Mystery 8.8%

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: Dialogue Heavy 21.2%, Investigation 16.2%, Detective 14.4%, Crime 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%

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

Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Comic Book 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.3%

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 19.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Logic 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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 14.3%, Detective 14.1%, Investigation 14%, Puzzle 8.4%

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 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Detective 15%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

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: Dialogue Heavy 27.5%, Detective 20.6%, Crime 19.7%, Visual Novel 7.8%, Puzzle 7.6%

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.8%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

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+ 17.3%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 15.9%, Detective 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 40.1%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Detective 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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 19.1%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.7%, Comic Book 14.8%, Logic 8%