60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Investigation, Mystery, Adventure.
Night Errand is a 2D detective adventure where you play as Sage & Nur, an unlikely detective duo solving murder and mixing coffee in the quiet town Morrowpines. Collect clues, piece together contrasting perspectives, uncover the truth — and don't forget to mix a cup of coffee while you're at it.
WHODUNNIT
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?
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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.
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 29.2%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, LGBTQ+ 12%, Mystery 8.1%
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: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
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 20.8%, Investigation 17%, Cozy 14.9%, Point & Click 8.9%, Narration 8.1%
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Investigation 28.6%, Detective 28.6%, Point & Click 13.1%, Linear 5.5%, Narration 5%
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 23.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 10.8%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 8.6%
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Point & Click 14.3%, Conversation 8.1%
Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%
Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Conversation 11.9%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 9%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Narration 9.2%, Conversation 8.8%
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 29.3%, Investigation 22%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Investigation 19.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Narration 9.6%
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 16.8%, Cozy 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Conversation 11.8%
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: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Conversation 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
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: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 8.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 8.6%, Conversation 8.5%, Visual Novel 8.4%
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: Detective 19.1%, Investigation 17.5%, Cozy 12.1%, Point & Click 11.1%, Visual Novel 11%
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 7.9%
Detective novelist MEL Gideon, whose career is facing difficulties, receives a strange letter claiming someone is in trouble and needs her help. Intrigued, she decides to investigate. As she digs deeper, she starts to realize that her past is far more complicated than she ever imagined...
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 9.2%
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 28.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 10%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 23.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 7.8%
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 33.7%, Investigation 26.1%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Conversation 5.3%
1년 전, 여중생 한 명이 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 그녀의 흔적을 찾기 위해 사건의 담당 형사는 여중생의 동급생이었던 6명의 학생을 심문하게 되는데...
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Point & Click 12.4%, Conversation 10.4%
As a gothic detective, you solve mysteries with your colorful sidekick. Everyone you meet in this bizarre world has a peculiar disease. A unique talent, or a mere curse? You must get to the bottom of it all. Investigate murders, search for clues and complete the puzzle.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Point & Click 9.7%, Mystery 7.9%
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%
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 26.4%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%
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 20%, Point & Click 16.4%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Linear 7.7%
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Mystery 6.8%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
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 34%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 8.8%, Linear 7.1%
Mind Scraper is a story-driven graphic adventure. Play as Robert and dive into dying minds—built from unresolved regrets—to explore memories and learn why those choices were made.
Why similar: Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Detective 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Narration 10.6%
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 9.6%, Conversation 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
After being cursed to never leave, Ember must eat all of the food she can in order to find the one that will break the curse!
Why similar: Investigation 16.2%, Detective 13.5%, Conversation 10.7%, Point & Click 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Conversation 10.5%
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: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Conversation 12.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%
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 24%, Investigation 20.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Point & Click 10%, Narration 9.1%
Investigate a murder as the first goblin detective in a comedic fantasy world without magic...where a wizard is the prime suspect!
Why similar: Investigation 29.2%, Detective 25.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Point & Click 8.7%, Conversation 7.8%
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 20.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Narration 9.8%
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: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 21%, Visual Novel 16%, Mystery 9.7%, Conversation 9%
This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 12.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Conversation 8.1%
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: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Conversation 8.8%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Conversation 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Point & Click 10.4%
Rumor Reporter is a Golden Age whodunit mystery. Play as senior reporter Veronica Chase as you explore Greyhaven Island in the Celtic Sea, 1920s. Choose where to investigate, who to question, and what to publish. Your report shapes public opinion, drives arrests, and changes the island’s future.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%
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 23.3%, Investigation 19.9%, Point & Click 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Cyberpunk 10.5%
A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 17.9%, Conversation 12.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
《江华号》是一款国风水墨横版卷轴叙事游戏。1928年，武汉的大街小巷流传着一则“头七夜死者还魂”的诡异消息，引发各界关注。《楚城时报》新人记者虞慧龄奉命前去采访，却误打误撞，被种种谜团指引着登上了一艘名为“江华号”的豪华客轮。在那里，一段不为人知的隐秘往事渐渐浮出水面……
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Point & Click 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Conversation 9.9%, Mystery 8%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Investigation 20.1%, Detective 18.6%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Mystery 10.1%
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: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Visual Novel 10%, Point & Click 8.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
What's this? A Point and Click, "Who Done It?", Murder Mystery Visual Novel, set in a Gothic Hotel on top of a lonely hill, during the Night of Halloween?
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 15.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Point & Click 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%
《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 26.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Investigation 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Point & Click 9.1%
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: Detective 15.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Cozy 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Conversation 12%
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 36.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 29.9%, Detective 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%
In this point & click puzzle-adventure novel, Sara has been betrayed by criminals and now must solve numerous puzzles to find her stolen money. Join her on her thrilling journey, help her decipher clues, and face the criminals!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%
A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about the titular phantom thief, Forget Me Not, and the famous ballet troupe that visits the city with its precious jewel and a certain ballerina that they fall for.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.8%
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Point & Click 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Narration 7.3%
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Detective 15.9%, Conversation 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Visual Novel 10%
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 26.1%, Point & Click 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Mystery 6%
