60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Investigation, Adventure, Detective.
Nightmere is a detective-mystery game with psychological horror elements fused into it. Set in 1991, you play as Amelia, a young private investigator who reluctantly takes on a missing persons case in the small, quiet town of Nightmere – and finds something much darker.
Rainy Butcher
On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher.
Shanwen
1990s: Windswept mining town Linshan, dependent on fading coal mines, worshipped a mountain god’s stele. After it cracked and oozed brown liquid, a strange illness spread. Lin Tianqing returned for his sick father, uneasy as the eerie town neared, having overheard whispers.
On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher.
Why similar: 2.5D 15%, Cinematic 11.7%, Detective 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.8%
1990s: Windswept mining town Linshan, dependent on fading coal mines, worshipped a mountain god’s stele. After it cracked and oozed brown liquid, a strange illness spread. Lin Tianqing returned for his sick father, uneasy as the eerie town neared, having overheard whispers.
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Cinematic 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Investigation 8.2%
Dread: The Cold Case: First-person psychological horror blending investigation and intense melee combat. Scavenge, improvise, and survive using everything at your disposal against unimaginable horrors.
Why similar: Crime 13.4%, Detective 12.9%, Cinematic 12.2%, Investigation 10%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
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: Crime 15.6%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
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: Detective 13.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
Explore this haunted mansion as a detective, discover chilling secrets with your UV flashlight and fight to stay sane before the mannequins gets you.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Crime 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Horror 9.7%
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 19.1%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Cinematic 8.1%
Kary, an intriguing suspense game where you take on the role of a brave girl who finds herself alone and her house is being haunted by ghosts. Face your fears as you explore the dark rooms and hallways, where ghosts lurk in the shadows.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.8%, Crime 15.5%, Cinematic 13.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 8.9%
Remedy for Personality is a visual novel that blends genres: a comedy horror with elements of detective. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of mysticism, mystery, and hidden threats, spiced up with a generous dose of witty humor.
Why similar: Detective 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Investigation 9.7%, Cinematic 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
A horror and exploration adventure that tells the story of Blanche, who was found alone in the gardens of Launderley, in front of a pile of twenty-nine corpses.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Dark 9.3%
While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly game, forced into mutual killing and Class Trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 11%, 2.5D 10.1%
《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......
Why similar: Detective 18%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Crime 16%, Investigation 12.3%, Cinematic 11.7%, Mystery 11.5%
Investigate the abandoned mansion where your family died, use your voice to speak to the spirit and collect evidence about the truth. Keep the camera rolling, no matter what you encounter.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Horror 10.3%
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 18.8%, Crime 17.8%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 11.6%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 15.4%, Cinematic 13.6%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 9.9%
Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 12.8%, Puzzle 9.1%
《诡拓》是一款中式民俗微恐风的悬疑推理游戏。你将扮演一名民俗杂志编辑，根据匿名信件中的拓片线索，深入封闭、神秘的睖睁村，这里多年来流传着失踪旅人和诡异祭祀的传说。通过亲历村志中的诡异故事，并在村庄中展开调查，你将逐步揭开埋藏数十年的真相。
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Crime 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 8.9%
The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.8%, Crime 15.9%, Detective 14.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 8.2%
A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 9.6%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Crime 12.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Cinematic 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.6%
An ordinary commute becomes a moral crucible in Monar Station, a short psychological horror visual novel. Navigate an extreme situation, make value-defining choices... Discover what lingers after the train moves on...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, 2.5D 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Cinematic 10.1%, Horror 9.7%
Takemaru Abiko, creator of “Banshee's Last Cry,” the landmark mystery game that sold over 1 million copies, will release A brand-new game based on “Armchair Detective”. Search through in-game apps and Rescue YOUR sister, Hikari Takizawa, who has suddenly gone missing in Nagano Prefecture.
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 17.8%, Cinematic 15%, Visual Novel 12.5%
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Crime 19.9%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
Agni, an investigator from a covert Indonesian police unit who defied orders and ventures into a remote village despite ominous warnings. What begins as an unauthorized investigation quickly plunges Agni into a horrifying reality
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 13%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Cinematic 10.6%
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 19.9%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
A mystery visual novel following a boy who awoke in a strange building, with no recollection of where he is, how he arrived, why he’s here, or how to leave. Discover the answers to these mysteries as you search for a way out. Meet a small but colorful cast in your journey, and escape together!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Mystery 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%
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: Detective 27%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 21.7%, Cinematic 13.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Crime 18%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Visual Novel 10%
DarkCage is a mystery escape-room adventure where you must solve puzzles and gather clues alongside others trapped in an unfamiliar place. Only by uncovering the truth can you hope to escape.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Investigation 9.3%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.3%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Cinematic 10.2%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Cinematic 18.5%, Mystery 15%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Crime 10.5%
A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Dark 11.1%, Investigation 10.7%
Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?
Why similar: Investigation 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Detective 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
A call. A secluded mansion cloaked in mystery. A family with deadly secrets. Federal investigator Scott Watkins answers a tip about a missing woman but what he uncovers inside the Monteiroz estate will change everything. Who can you trust? What really happened here How far will you go for the truth?
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11.5%, Investigation 8.1%
Set in Pixel-City, 1996, where video games are shot in studios by living and breathing sprite actors. The game follows Bunny Rosenberg, a rising game star whose life shatters after a brutal tragedy. Her grief soon turns to fury as she hunts for the truth - and vengeance.
Why similar: 2.5D 18.6%, Detective 11.9%, Cinematic 11.9%, Crime 11.5%, Investigation 10%
When did you become a monster? In this nightmare, everyone is guilty. Everyone has a secret. A demon will make you remember what you did. Piece together your shattered past in a detective psychological horror and... WAKE UP!
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Dark 11.4%
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark psychological thriller set in 1990s Italy. Play as Mila, a troubled policewoman drawn into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the case unravels you must not only save her from herself, but from being swallowed by a vortex of violence and confusion.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12%, Investigation 11.4%, Cinematic 11.2%
Investigate a little girl's disappearance at a rundown trailer park. Play as Detective Partridge and cross examine three suspects to find the truth with fully freeform interrogation. Type anything and ask anything you want.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 11.2%
Follow in the footsteps of Detective John Palisnki, drawn to a small town after a tragic suicide. As he searches for answers, John encounters supernatural phenomena that challenge his understanding of reality. Unravel dark secrets and face your fears in a haunting atmosphere filled with mystery.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Cinematic 12.5%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
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 36.2%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Adventure 6.3%
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 18.4%, Crime 17.4%, 2.5D 16.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 9.8%
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 19.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Anime 9%
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 15.5%, 2.5D 9.1%
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Detective 17%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
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 22.7%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%
Miles McDaniel, a police officer, is sent to the Darkvale Motel to investigate the troubling disappearance of a resident. What begins as a routine case quickly descends into a far darker and more terrifying story.
Why similar: Crime 21.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Horror 11.3%, Dark 10.3%
Hearing Voices is a unique indie short horror experience where you will need to put your listening and deduction skills to the test to solve puzzles. Mistakes have consequences.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Investigation 21.6%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Dark 7.2%
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 17.2%, Crime 14%, Investigation 13.1%, Cinematic 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Visual Novel 9.6%
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 20.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.6%
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 21.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: 2.5D 22%, Crime 18.3%, Detective 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Investigation 12.5%
A Narrative Horror Adventure game where you play as a Detective and unravel the bizarre mysteries of a seemingly Ordinary Hilly Town.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Mystery 11%
One night, Lyu Xuan woke up soaked in blood, a mysterious black hole in the palm of her hand, and millions pouring out of that hole, like an unstoppable fountain of wealth. Still in shock, She has to evade the monsters that rushed to her and her new riches. A strange story begins in a gloomy city…
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Crime 14.3%, Cinematic 13.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 9%
A first-person horror investigation game set against a wartime backdrop. Explore an abandoned asylum, use psychometric abilities to uncover a criminal case from the past, solve puzzles, and collect evidence before time runs out.
Why similar: Crime 20.4%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Horror 9.4%
