Games Like Murders on the Yangtze River

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 35.8%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers the most direct gameplay experience, focusing on crime scene investigation and logical deduction in the style of the seed game.

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 41.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Historical 12.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Text-Based 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical period, this title mirrors the seed game's blend of period-accurate storytelling and intense courtroom debate.

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 56%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive courtroom drama series, it provides the foundational mechanics of evidence presentation and cross-examination found in the seed game.

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This trilogy continues the high-stakes legal drama and character-driven mystery solving that fans of the seed game will find familiar.

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 34.5%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Historical 10.7%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a brilliant, pure deduction experience where you must piece together complex scenes to solve a grand, overarching mystery.

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 33.7%, Historical 17.3%, Investigation 15.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the historical Chinese setting and point-and-click investigation style that defines the seed game's unique charm.

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 35.5%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Historical 10.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, folklore-inspired puzzle game that uses time-manipulation mechanics to uncover the truth behind mysterious events.

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 41.4%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Logic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure detective game that requires extensive research and logical mapping to solve a complex family mystery.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 50.1%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Historical 7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deductive reasoning, it challenges players to identify the fates of crew members 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 43.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 17%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a unique puzzle-solving mechanic and a gripping narrative, it captures the same sense of mystery and character-driven storytelling.

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 37%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This innovative audio-based detective game forces you to listen to crime scenes and deduce the truth, emphasizing pure investigation skills.

2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Mystery 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 12.9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric narrative game features a deep, suspenseful mystery set in a distinct historical period that resonates with the seed game's vibe.

An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.5%, Mystery 21.3%, Detective 12.5%, Indie 10%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, story-rich mystery that excels at building tension through exploration and puzzle-solving in a culturally specific setting.

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 50.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 7%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic detective experience where gathering clues and making logical deductions are essential to solving each unique case.

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 53.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Puzzle 6.1%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines high-stakes murder mystery with fast-paced courtroom debates, mirroring the intensity of the seed game's investigation segments.

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: Detective 39%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world investigation game allows for complete freedom in gathering evidence and building a case, perfect for those who love the detective aspect.

Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Puzzle 21.4%, Mystery 17.4%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While modern-themed, it captures the thrill of investigation and piecing together digital clues to solve complex social mysteries.

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 46.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Text-Based 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on evidence-based deduction and logical reasoning to solve supernatural crimes in a compelling, story-rich format.

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: Historical 24.7%, Mystery 17.8%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV-based detective game offers a unique, interactive historical mystery experience that feels very close to the seed game's setting.

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...

Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-heavy mystery game uses traditional cultural elements to create a unique and atmospheric investigation experience.

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: Detective 44.6%, Mystery 20%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Visual Novel 3%

Why You'll Like It: A social deduction game that forces you to read characters and deduce the truth, providing a high-stakes mystery experience.

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 38%, Investigation 17.6%, Historical 16.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game that focuses on authentic investigation techniques and period-appropriate mystery solving.

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 51.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 7.7%, Historical 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It directly adopts the Ace Attorney courtroom mechanics but adds a whimsical, historical French setting that feels fresh yet familiar.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 56%, Story Rich 19.8%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 5.4%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the deepest narrative investigation experience available, focusing on character psychology and the detective's internal logic.

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Mystery 17.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Logic 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

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: Detective 34.2%, Mystery 28.8%, Story Rich 19.8%, Indie 7.2%, Visual Novel 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings the courtroom drama genre to a fantasy setting, focusing on cross-examination and logical traps.

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 32.9%, Investigation 12%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Detective 50.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click detective game that emphasizes clever puzzle-solving and witty dialogue.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 46.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Puzzle 13.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and unique mystery game where you must manipulate facial expressions to uncover the truth, offering a fresh take on investigation.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure investigation game that trusts the player to find clues and solve a cold case without hand-holding.

古风悬疑探案文字冒险游戏——北宋天圣年间，科举省试方毕，汴京国子监突发连环命案，遇害者死状惊悚离奇，如遭阎罗审判。玩家将化身为被卷入权斗暗流的新科进士文彦博，通过勘验尸体、搜寻线索、推演谜局，找出案件背后的骇人真相……

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Historical 20.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 37.3%, Puzzle 11.6%, Logic 10.6%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 40.2%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%

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 38.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 49.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 5%

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 39.5%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Exploration 6.1%

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 37.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Logic 13%, Story Rich 9.8%, Text-Based 7.8%

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 37.7%, Historical 16.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 10.7%

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 40.1%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

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 39.1%, Lore-Rich 14%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

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 41.3%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Text-Based 8%

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

Why similar: Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Story Rich 12%, Detective 8.4%

《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and deduce the clues to find the answer to the case.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Logic 6.1%

Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.

Why similar: Detective 38.2%, Investigation 18.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8%, Exploration 7.3%

This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.

Why similar: Investigation 27.8%, Puzzle 22.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 6.8%

Kill the Shadow is a detective game with multiple endings, featuring 2.5D pixel art and semi-open exploration and investigation. Play as Lucas, a former police officer, alongside a mysterious Shadow who can see the “past.” Remember—every choice you make will change the fate of countless characters!

Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Exploration 7.6%

Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.

Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions.

Why similar: Detective 41.3%, Historical 19.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Text-Based 7.3%

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 36.3%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

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 36.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 12.8%, Logic 12.2%, Story Rich 10%

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 15%, Historical 12.7%, Puzzle 9%, Mystery 8.1%

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 35%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

This detective interactive game casts you as an officer solving a murder at a remote inn. Freely type to question NPCs, who react dynamically. Uncover the truth or enjoy playful interactions—it’s your call. Immerse yourself in The Ancient unsolved cases！

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Logic 10%, Puzzle 9.7%

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion.

Why similar: Detective 46.4%, Puzzle 15.5%, Historical 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 8%

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 36.7%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Logic 8.6%

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 42.8%, RPG 35.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

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 36.1%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Logic 12%, Text-Based 7%

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: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 23.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Text-Based 8.1%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 38.7%, Story Rich 27.8%, Adventure 15%, RPG 13.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%