- #1 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,076 reviews2026
Dev: yattytheman
Windows · Linux
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 16%, Conspiracy 14.5% ★, Text-Based 9.5%
- #2 Tell Me Everything
96% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: LizardFactory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.1 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 21.9%, Investigation 21%, Typing 16.5% ★, Text-Based 12.6%, Mystery 12.6%
- #3 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[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: Detective 25.4%, Mystery 20.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Text-Based 11.7%, Adventure 7.2%
- #4 The Roottrees are Dead
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.8%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 18.8%, 1990's 12.5%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #5 Murders on the Yangtze River
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 7.4%, Text-Based 6.4%
- #6 The Ratline
94% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Conspiracy 12.6% ★, Adventure 5.9%
- #7 Epigraph
93% matchVery Positive91% of 278 reviews2024
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows
Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Text-Based 12.5%, Logic 8.5%
- #8 [Redacted] The Safehouse
92% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Heartbeast
Windows · Linux
You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 21.2%, Typing 18.2% ★, Text-Based 15.3%, 1990's 9.8%
- #9 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 900 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 18.1%, Puzzle 8.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #10 speak of my sin
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: sagros
Windows
Speak of My Sin is a word reasoning game - players are supposed to find the truth of the cases, restore the story in a number of interrelated cases and finally detect the identification of “me”, speaking out “my” sin.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Text-Based 17.7%, Typing 14.6% ★, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 10.4%
- #11 City of Voices
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 23%, Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #12 Desktop Explorer
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Recurring Dream
Windows · Mac
Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 18.4%, 1990's 15.8%, Text-Based 14.2%, Mystery 12.1%
- #13 Eye 4 Eye
89% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
Windows
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 16.2%, Conspiracy 9.9% ★, Puzzle 6.1%
- #14 REWIND
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Damian_Zhao
Windows
《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 27.9%, Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 18.4%, Text-Based 14.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #15 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nessie Games
Windows
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, 1990's 19.5%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 7.2%
- #16 The Marsh Manor Mystery
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: castergrams
Windows · Mac
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 18.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Casual 4.2%
- #17 Detective Hindsight
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 19.4%, Puzzle 7%, Logic 5.2%
- #18 The Duke is Dead
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Mystery 19.8%, Investigation 18.6%, Conspiracy 10.2% ★, Puzzle 6.1%
- #19 The Detective's Apprentice
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
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 35.6%, Investigation 27.5%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 6.4%, Adventure 5.9%
- #20 LAN Party Adventures
83% matchVery Positive91% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: LEAP Game Studios
Windows
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, 1990's 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Conspiracy 12% ★
- #21 Logic Grid Puzzle
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RapidAnt
Windows
Logic Grid Puzzle is a multilingual story-driven logical deduction game in which you have to discover the whole story by using partially given facts.A pleasant yet challenging recreation for lovers of logical games and mystery-solving games.Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.8%, Text-Based 16.2%, Mystery 14%, Logic 8.3%
- #22 DELETE AFTER READING
82% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Text-Based 14.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 13.8%, 1990's 11.9%
- #23 Demons' Timeline
79% matchVery Positive99% of 221 reviews2026
Dev: DigitalCats
Windows
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 20.9%, Text-Based 20%, Mystery 18.4%, Logic 5.9%
- #24 Impirical Evidence
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Match Head Studio
Windows
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Detective 19.1%, 1990's 15.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Conspiracy 7.3% ★
- #25 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
81% matchMixed56% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 16.7%, Conspiracy 11.1% ★, Puzzle 6.4%
- #26 The hidden game society
82% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: digital2 games
Windows
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 7.1%, Exploration 5.8%
- #27 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 660 reviews2026
Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
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: Detective 21.4%, Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Investigation 18%, Mystery 12.4%, Text-Based 10.1%
- #28 FILENDS
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 2-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 17%, Text-Based 8.5%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #29 CD-ROM
78% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: monoclelord
Windows
10 CDs, 10 passwords. Find hidden messages, text, numbers to unlock next CD to continue your steganography puzzle journey.
Why similar: Detective 24%, 1990's 23%, Mystery 21%, Text-Based 9.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #30 FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT: Botanical Investigator
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Mato
Windows
An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change between seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 22.3%, Conspiracy 17.2% ★, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #31 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 24.4%, Text-Based 17%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #32 Dr. What & Detective Son
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: VILQ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join Dr. What and Detective Son on an exhilarating journey through mind-bending puzzles and perplexing mysteries in this immersive logic game! With multiple levels to conquer, sharpen your deductive skills and unravel intricate cases.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Text-Based 26.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 10%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #33 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 26.3%, Mystery 18.1%, Puzzle 6%, Adventure 5.3%
- #34 Gap World Events
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 荔枝加盐
Windows
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 17.3%, Text-Based 12.1%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #35 Little Locked Rooms
74% matchVery Positive89% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 29.9%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 18.1%, Text-Based 14.9%, Logic 5.6%
- #36 Mystery of the Malign
73% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 27%, Mystery 24.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Conspiracy 8.6% ★, Detective 6.8%
- #37 Legends of Murder Collection
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Softdisk PublishingPub: Ziggurat
Windows
When a murder is committed under mysterious and supernatural circumstances, the Inspector arrives on the scene, ready to interrogate witnesses, decipher riddles, and fend off attackers seeking their next victim. Ready your spyglass and sword as you take on these two murder mystery RPGs.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Text-Based 16.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Conspiracy 12% ★
- #38 Death at Sycamore Hall
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Investigation 28.5%, Mystery 19.2%, Logic 7.8%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #39 A Case of Fraud
71% matchVery Positive98% of 404 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 31.8%, Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 17.1%, Conspiracy 7.9% ★, Logic 6.6%
- #40 Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Birdy Interactive
Windows
A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Typing 23.9% ★, Mystery 15.5%, 1990's 13.2%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #41 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Detective 22.3%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 6.1%, Text-Based 6%
- #42 The Rise of the Golden Idol
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,925 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 24.2%, Conspiracy 18.5% ★, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #43 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Highland Boundary
Windows · Mac
Peek through gaps. Piece together history. Save your country. Explore lovingly painted locales in first-person, comb it for clues, and weave elaborate deductions that tell the story of a recluse, a revolution, and the intricate history of an alpine shack.
Why similar: Detective 42.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Logic 7.2%
- #44 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
73% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Text-Based 13%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #45 The Silver Case
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,129 reviews2016
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 21%, Text-Based 15.5%, Mystery 14.7%, 1990's 10.6%
- #46 Treasure at Thornhill Academy
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdy Interactive
Windows
A point-and-click mystery set in 1998. Explore the early Internet for clues, connect overlooked details, and uncover what really happened at Thornhill Academy. Come for the mystery, stay for the cozy New England private school vibes.
Why similar: Typing 29.2% ★, Detective 26.3%, Mystery 14.5%, 1990's 13.3%, Adventure 4.8%
- #47 Wrongly Accused
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 25.5%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #48 Locator
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empty Exhibit
Windows
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Conspiracy 17% ★, Puzzle 6.1%
- #49 Couch Detective
68% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Gamtropy
Windows · Mac
Couch Detective is a text-based deduction game hosted by AI. Ask questions to uncover bizarre yet logical truths. You can also feed the AI your ideas to generate new puzzles and share them with friends.
Why similar: Typing 26.1% ★, Detective 23.5%, Text-Based 15.7%, Investigation 11.9%, Mystery 7.6%
- #50 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 36.3%, Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Logic 6.8%
- #51 Alchemist: Journey of the Soul Prologue
68% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: OnSkull Games
Windows
First-person escape room game. Use your magical abilities to solve puzzles or navigate through areas! Explore, use items, brew potions and unlock your full alchemical potential. Are you willing to do what it takes to claim a soul of your own?
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 7.9%, Logic 7.5%
- #52 Deductopia
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Investigation 28.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 7.4%, Logic 6.6%
- #53 Laura.ai
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: thomtwin1
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Laura.ai, the world's leading AGI company. As our developer, you'll investigate logs, browse files, and monitor applications across our proprietary operating system. Your access is limited. Some directories are restricted for good reason. We trust you'll respect those boundaries.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 22.8%, Conspiracy 15.9% ★, Mystery 11.6%, Text-Based 9.7%
- #54 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 10%, Exploration 4.7%
- #55 Coldwake
67% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: MadLeap Games
Windows
Explore an abandoned facility in this narrative-driven terminal adventure. Unlock hidden files, solve text-based puzzles, and piece together a fragmented AI as you uncover the truth behind a failed salvation and a buried past in this cold, atmospheric mystery.
Why similar: Typing 28.2% ★, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Text-Based 12.8%, Mystery 8.2%
- #56 W.I.T.S: INITIATION
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Rashidi Interactive
Windows
A puzzle game where you are the newest recruit to a government agency dedicated to stopping cyber crimes. You must prove yourself and level up in the system by solving puzzles, at the same time there is a mystery to uncover at the agency. Who can you trust?
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 29.3%, Text-Based 20.2%, Conspiracy 8.6% ★, Puzzle 6.1%
- #57 CaseCracker2
66% matchVery Positive91% of 791 reviews2024
Dev: BlackRobePub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Typing 22.8% ★, Detective 20.8%, Text-Based 14.5%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Mystery 12.9%
- #58 Ozapell Mystery Text Adventure
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Ozapell
Windows
A retro early 1980s text adventure experience involving a murder mystery that is generated differently each time the game is played.
Why similar: Typing 26.8% ★, Text-Based 24.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Adventure 7%
- #59 The Witch's Realm
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shannon Kirby
Windows
Escape and explore a mystery puzzle adventure where you must manage sanity, solve challenges, and uncover the dark secrets of a cursed town. Navigate eerie environments, find hidden objects, and survive the witch's realm.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, 1990's 16.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #60 SANGUINE CYCLE; REDUX
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YAMARUGII
Windows · Mac
A narrative-driven thriller about missing people, stagnant towns, and the fact that even if you love someone, you can't always see the good sides of them when push comes to shove.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Mystery 20.9%, Investigation 17.6%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Conspiracy 9.8% ★