60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Investigation.
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Mohism: Battle of Words
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!
Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
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 19.4%, Detective 17.4%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 12.4%, Visual Novel 10%
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Time Management 18.9%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%
You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!
Why similar: Investigation 19%, Detective 16.9%, JRPG 14%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.8%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Visual Novel 8.3%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Detective 19%, Investigation 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Adventure 7.9%
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 22.8%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 8.8%
Investigate crimes and solve them... before they happen. Scour future crime scenes, corroborate suspects' alibis, search for incriminating evidence and uncover the truth before the culprit can get away with it.
Why similar: Time Management 21.6%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Detective 19.7%, Life Sim 13.4%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 11.1%
You were just the owner of an office, but something piqued your curiosity. Understand what happened to Andy by browsing through his most personal archives and memories. OS: Memories is a short and engaging storyline about the everyday life of a game developer.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.2%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 9.5%
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Investigation 17.7%, Detective 17.3%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Mystery 13.4%, Life Sim 11.3%
Kamilia is a story-driven, choices-matter detective mystery. Follow a talented painter who finds himself wrapped up in an unsolved case, as he tries to unveil a hidden truth that has been buried for years.
Why similar: Mystery 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.1%, Investigation 15.2%, Detective 14.9%, Story Rich 11.6%
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 17.8%, Investigation 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Lore-Rich 10.4%
Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?
Why similar: Time Management 28.7%, Detective 21.8%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Story Rich 11.1%
一个以好奇心为驱动力，你可以改写结局的解谜游戏
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Mystery 22.7%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, JRPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%
Max is back! After being transformed once again, Max begins to uncover a massive conspiracy involving a cult of mysterious witches, a bootleg DVD smuggling ring and a horde of half human half octopus monstergirls from another dimension.
Why similar: Time Management 21.7%, Life Sim 18.5%, Detective 17.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Visual Novel 7.8%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Mystery 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 9.4%
A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?
Why similar: Investigation 16.5%, Detective 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.3%, Mystery 20.5%, Detective 15%, Investigation 14.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%
You and seven strangers are trapped in a countryside mansion, forced to play a killing game. For everyone else, the only way to survive is to find the killer. But for you, my dear killer, the only path forward is to slaughter them all.
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Investigation 14.3%, Detective 14.2%, RPG 13.3%, Visual Novel 11%
Investigate a bandmate’s mysterious death inside a remote hotel. Search rooms for clues, build trust through conversations, and use musical ciphers to uncover hidden truths in this narrative-driven murder mystery RPG.
Why similar: Time Management 24%, JRPG 19.4%, RPG 13.9%, Detective 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%
After years abroad, Ryoutarou returns to his Japanese hometown to reconnect with old friends—and maybe find new love?! It's up to you to make this homecoming as sweet as can be in this rom-com visual novel from studio Hooksoft.
Why similar: Time Management 29.4%, Life Sim 23.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
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 25.3%, Detective 19.1%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
A fake therapist loses her magic and must face real patients with nothing but words. Manage appointments, money, and emotional collapse in a narrative RPG about lies, deduction, and cognitive dissonance. Are lies your weapon... or your redemption?
Why similar: Time Management 23.3%, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 9%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Investigation 14.4%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7.2%
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%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Visual Novel 11%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 14%, Story Rich 10.9%
Myrmica is an investigation and puzzle adventure viewed from an isometric perspective. Explore a petrol station while chased by a time anomaly. Manipulate the routines of 5 unique characters to achieve your goal, create your situations trapped in a time loop, and uncover the truth of Complex B13B
Why similar: Time Management 33%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Investigation 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8.3%
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 26.5%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 12%, Visual Novel 9.5%
Love, In Debt!? is a romance simulation game. You once had a beautiful relationship, but overnight you were fired, cheated on, and even got yourself in a huge debt! In order to survive, all you can do is work tirelessly! But why does it seem like you became a chick magnet after you're in debt?
Why similar: Time Management 26%, Life Sim 23.3%, JRPG 13.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Anime 7.8%
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 17.8%, Detective 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Mystery 19.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 11.6%
In this cozy life-simulation RPG, you play as a young artist who moves to a new city to pursue your dreams. Plan your schedule, balance life and career, explore the city, and meet new friends! Live a fulfilling year on your own, at your own pace.
Why similar: Life Sim 25%, Time Management 19.7%, JRPG 13.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Anime 8.2%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 28.1%, Detective 15.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 12.2%
A cozy horror adventure. Uncover the mysteries of the Crimson Solstice and decide Moonvale’s fate. Build relationships and manage resources as time is of the essence. Spend your days wisely and help the townsfolk of Moonvale survive.
Why similar: Time Management 26.7%, Life Sim 22.5%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Mystery 15%, RPG 7.6%
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 23%, Investigation 21.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
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 21%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 28.7%, Mystery 19.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 6.5%
《推理小说的关键一定会出现两次》是一部以日常推理为核心的视觉小说。日常混沌纷乱，而“侦探”独具慧眼。带上你的好奇心吧，去和推理协会一同调查、思考，最终解开一个个轻松却不失有趣的日常之谜。
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.9%
A little master lived happily with his maids. But what bothered him was that the maids were too naive and simple. One day, he received a letter from his father. He thought he could solve the current problem... But unexpectedly, another succubus maid came. Will he still be a good boy or...?
Why similar: Time Management 26.6%, Life Sim 20.3%, JRPG 14.3%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 17.3%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.3%
Restless is a detective-style, point-and-click game where you listen to real stories from real people to solve puzzles. Track down spirits, perform divinations, and restore grave sites to bring peace to a mysterious island, all while connecting more deeply with your fellow humans.
Why similar: Mystery 24.7%, Detective 23.6%, Time Management 16%, Investigation 14.3%, Adventure 7.5%
Dead Internet Theory is an interactive visual novel with social media elements. Join the Celebration of Humanity, the ultimate legally sanctioned killing game. Eighteen digital superstars. One Holy Grail. One unlimited wish. Survive the murder mystery court drama of the century!
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Story Rich 10.4%
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 24%, Mystery 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%, RPG 8.1%
Did you ever have a virtual pet? Was your virtual pet responsible for solving mysteries in the cruel streets of Victorian London? Did your virtual pet forget to eat? Did he stay up to 3AM doing chemistry experiments? Your virtual pet is named Sherlock Holmes. Try to keep him alive.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.2%, Dialogue Heavy 19%, Investigation 13.8%, Detective 12.4%, Mystery 11.6%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 27.6%, Mystery 18.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Visual Novel 6.1%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9%, Story Rich 6.9%
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
As Devin and AV1NA, players will use a combination of psychic abilities and advanced artificial intelligence to solve intricate puzzles, interact with a cast of richly drawn characters, and untangle a web of intrigue that threatens the very heart of Neo-Chicago.
Why similar: Mystery 18.6%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Story Rich 10.7%
Step into the role of an outcast student wizard attending Ravenwood Academy and prepare to discover the truth behind the school’s bizarre events. Search for clues and solve mysteries in this story-book style puzzle game where things often aren't what they seem.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.5%, Time Management 18.4%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 9.7%
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 21.8%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.9%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
申户市高二学生兼小乐队主唱的少女时雨，在放学回家的路上摸摸野猫，打工的时候专心致志的摸鱼，合练之余去W记整点薯条，还有和大家一起为开Live而努力！ 只是，这样的生活随着某人的离开而戛然而止—— 那么，下一步要做什么呢？ 是就这样回归日复一日的平常生活，还是……试着从零开始复辟乐队呢？
Why similar: Time Management 38.3%, Life Sim 18.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 9.8%
A casual indie game set in a modern workplace. You're a rookie in the office. But you have a self-serving manager. You'll be tasked to handle tricky situations. So how to handle that? And how many ways to drive your manager crazy? The game aims to provide a relaxing, enjoyful and some LOL moments.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.1%, Dialogue Heavy 25%, Time Management 22.6%, Story Rich 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
A novel, a game, a judgment document, a self-confession letter. On an ordinary summer morning, the arrival of an unexpected visitor awakened the dormant memories of a small island. You will play the role of Lynn Chan, and face your "Invisible Sin" by searching for a "Non-existent friend".
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Mystery 18%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, RPG 9.1%
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 14%, Story Rich 9.6%
In this story-rich detective game, uncover clues through a card-like system to solve a series of bizarre murders. Combine pieces of evidence to build your case against the most likely culprit from within an eclectic cast of unusual characters.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 9.2%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 27.5%, Story Rich 15%, Mystery 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.
Why similar: Investigation 31.3%, Mystery 27%, Detective 26.9%, Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
"On the last night of the year, the dead will turn into transparent ghosts,reunite with loved ones." Lost memories, an odd festival, and the night of the meteor shower... All these elements are intricately connected. But what truth awaits Tianhai?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Mystery 17.8%, JRPG 15.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, RPG 7.5%
