- #1 Show Quiz
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kyvalon
Windows
Show Quiz is a dynamic quiz game that tests your knowledge and reflexes! Chain together questions, climb levels and improve your rank to impress Jack Pot, your supercharged presenter.Over 5000 questions await you in this game!
Why similar: Trivia 54.8% ★, Education 23.9%, Text-Based 9.8%, Casual 5.5%, Colorful 3.2%
- #2 Quiz & Learn: Geography
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Kuims Games
Windows
A family-friendly, relaxing multiple-choice quiz about geography that includes photo rounds with interesting facts
Why similar: Trivia 51.1% ★, Education 26.1%, Text-Based 11.4%, Casual 5.3%, Colorful 3.3%
- #3 Shape Quiz
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: FranzJero
Windows · Mac
Shape Quiz combines knowledge with the excitement of shape recognition. Challenge your wits as you identify hidden shapes in this engaging quiz experience.
Why similar: Trivia 58% ★, Education 22.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Casual 6.5%, 2D 2.6%
- #4 离谱的炼金术
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 正经游戏开发组
Windows
This is an absurd yet logical element synthesis game. How absurd is it exactly? Consider this synthesis formula: 'Man' + 'Knife' = 'Chicken'.
Why similar: Trivia 60.6% ★, Detective 17.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Casual 6.2%, Exploration 6.2%
- #5 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
94% 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 29.3%, Investigation 22.9%, Text-Based 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #6 Ethan's Flag Quiz Game
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ignivar Technology Solutions
Windows
Test your knowledge of over 250 country flags in this fast-paced trivia game. Race against the clock, get detailed feedback on what you missed, and improve your geography skills with every playthrough.
Why similar: Trivia 52.6% ★, Education 29.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 2.3%
- #7 Quiz & Learn: Food & Drink
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Kuims Games
Windows
A relaxing multiple-choice quiz about food and drink that includes photo rounds with interesting facts
Why similar: Trivia 54.2% ★, Education 24.6%, Text-Based 12%, Casual 3.5%, Colorful 3.2%
- #8 MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery
92% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Wistfulware
Windows · Mac
The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...
Why similar: Trivia 32.7% ★, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Text-Based 9.6%, Mystery 6.8%
- #9 TileGuesser
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Markus Tohn
Windows
A fun party game where players try to guess images – with as few tiles revealed as possible. Perfect for groups, featuring hidden effects as playful twists. Who can combine clues cleverly and trust their instincts?
Why similar: Trivia 45.9% ★, Education 25.6%, Detective 16.7%, Puzzle 6.4%, Casual 5.4%
- #10 Trivia Quiz: All about everything!
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows
Quiz allows you to learn a lot about the world, develop memory and test your knowledge!
Why similar: Trivia 71.2% ★, Education 11.9%, Puzzle 3.5%, Casual 3.4%, Retro 2.9%
- #11 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Text-Based 11.2%, Visual Novel 10%
- #12 Little Locked Rooms
89% matchVery Positive89% of 132 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 28.4%, Investigation 21.3%, Text-Based 11.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #13 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
89% 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 27.7%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Text-Based 10.4%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #14 GoatBrains
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruminant Software
Windows
Goatbrains is a casual trivia game combining quiz challenges, short educational segments, an energetic endless runner, and a pressure-free meditation mode, offering multiple ways to learn, play, and unwind.
Why similar: Trivia 64% ★, Education 27.9%, Casual 4.5%, Colorful 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #15 Dr. Carlos' Personality Exam
87% matchVery Positive93% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Dubai, and you decide to wander into the shady clinic of Dr. Carlos PhD. Once inside, you are tasked with answering questions that will reveal your true nature...
Why similar: Trivia 62.4% ★, Education 22.5%, Casual 5.1%, Anime 4.2%, Choices Matter 3.3%
- #16 探岛海龟汤
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 111 reviews2025
Dev: 探岛工作室
Windows · Mac
最烧脑的单人海龟汤!训练有素的超智能主持人支持完全自由提问,每个问题都可能撕开隐藏的真相。层层迷雾与反转步步逼近,让你在推理的每一秒都感受到紧张与压迫。防卡关系统保证游戏顺畅,畅玩不虐心~
Why similar: Trivia 40.2% ★, Detective 28.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 7.6%, Text-Based 4.3%
- #17 Back 2 School
86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Goldenrod Games
Windows
Back 2 School is a trivia game with challenging primary school questions that the player must answer to graduate from elementary school. Are you smart enough to pass elementary school? Play Back 2 School today and work out those brain muscles!
Why similar: Trivia 52.2% ★, Education 21.8%, Text-Based 13.2%, Puzzle 7.5%, Casual 3.4%
- #18 The Marsh Manor Mystery
85% matchNo user reviews2026
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 37.1%, Investigation 30.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Casual 7.8%
- #19 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 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 40.9%, Investigation 30%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Adventure 2.9%
- #20 Select Quiz
84% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: GameakiPub: Strategy First
Windows · Mac
Select Quiz is the most fun and original quiz game! The game contains more than 3,500 questions, in 8 categories and 18 different characters to choose from.
Why similar: Trivia 64.8% ★, Education 22.5%, Retro 5.6%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 1.5%
- #21 Chat Millions - Stream Quiz Game
84% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Britnet Media
Windows
Play the classic 4-choice quiz with a new twist, and see if your twitch chat has what it takes to win the millions.
Why similar: Trivia 58.7% ★, Education 21.9%, Text-Based 10.1%, Casual 4%, Choices Matter 3%
- #22 Treasure Guessr
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pink Bean Studio
Windows
Explore the World map and find treasures!
Why similar: Trivia 58.5% ★, Education 25.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Casual 4%, 2D 2.4%
- #23 Mohism: Battle of Words
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 29.1%, Investigation 22%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #24 Logic Grid Puzzle
81% 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 25.9%, Investigation 22.5%, Text-Based 13.5%, Education 10.5%, Mystery 9.5%
- #25 Big Ear Detective
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fabula Improviso
Windows · Mac
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 28%, Investigation 22.3%, Text-Based 12.1%, Mystery 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #26 The Justitia Files
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Neutralis Games
Windows
Sophie Aleth is the latest hire at Justitia Consultants, a firm that handles other companies' problems discreetly and with professionalism. This game covers theories and concepts of the business world through the lens of an interactive story.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Education 26.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 10%
- #27 Cyber Traps & The Detective Squad
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alpha Studios
Windows
Set in a Brazilian school, it is a Point-and-Click game focused on solving puzzles and mysteries concerning the dangers of the digital environment. The plot features anthropomorphic characters inspired by Brazilian fauna, known as the 'Bando Detetive'.
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Education 18.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #28 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
77% matchVery Positive88% of 4,106 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 28.7%, Investigation 23.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Text-Based 9.4%
- #29 Try To Remember
79% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Sergi Monreal Ibañez
Windows
You have 50 seconds to look around a certain room. The detective will ask you questions about that room. Choose the correct anwer. If you fail 3 times, it's Game Over. If you don't remember something, you can REWIND and go to the same room, being able to look around again for a few seconds.
Why similar: Trivia 54.3% ★, Detective 25%, Text-Based 7.5%, Casual 5.6%, Retro 4.6%
- #30 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 28.7%, Detective 25.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Text-Based 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #31 Horny Goddesses Quiz
78% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Cyber Keks
Windows
This is a quiz game in which you can meet the beautiful 10 ladies.
Why similar: Trivia 49% ★, Education 22.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Exploration 6.7%, Investigation 4.9%
- #32 Tokyo Detectives
78% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Text-Based 10.1%
- #33 Echoes of Ash
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 25.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #34 Carmen Sandiego
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE.
Why similar: Investigation 33.6%, Detective 31.2%, Education 13.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Strategy 4.6%
- #35 Chinatown Detective Agency
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 156 reviews2022
Dev: General Interactive Co.Pub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Why similar: Trivia 33.5% ★, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 7.7%, Retro 5%
- #36 Detective Hindsight
74% 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 37.4%, Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Exploration 5.3%
- #37 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
75% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 28.7%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Text-Based 10%, Visual Novel 9.9%
- #38 Murder on the Marine Express
74% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2021
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 29.4%, Investigation 20.3%, Text-Based 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11.1%
- #39 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
73% 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 31.3%, Investigation 27.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 7.3%, Exploration 5.4%
- #40 Couch Detective
71% matchMixed67% of 15 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: Trivia 36.1% ★, Detective 23.4%, Text-Based 12.8%, Investigation 12%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #41 Bulls and Cows
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ClassJoy
Windows
Bulls and cows is an ancient puzzle game of password cracking. Now, we make the process of this game more concise and interesting.
Why similar: Trivia 55.8% ★, Detective 21.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Strategy 6.7%, Casual 6.3%
- #42 Who Did It?
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
Windows
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: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Text-Based 11.2%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #43 Quiztopia : The Ultimate Trivia
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Yash Future Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd
Windows
Quiztopia : The Ultimate Trivia is Quiz Game for kids for age 5 and above. This game helps everyone to increase their knowledge by completing various different trivia challenges.
Why similar: Trivia 54.6% ★, Education 31.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #44 Bible Verse Challenge
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Wolf and Cross Games
Windows
Test your Bible Verse Knowledge. Try to get the highest score without running out of hearts!
Why similar: Trivia 53.9% ★, Education 27.6%, Text-Based 9.9%, Casual 5.8%, 2D 2.4%
- #45 World Capitals Quizzer
71% matchMixed69% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: Supergonk Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Guess capitals, flags, countries and geography in this fun and educational trivia quiz. Learn and play your way to becoming a geography master!
Why similar: Trivia 54.1% ★, Education 23.5%, Text-Based 10.2%, Puzzle 4.5%, Casual 2.8%
- #46 Verse Bound
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lightspire Games
Windows
Verse Bound is a focused desktop Bible study and Scripture trivia experience built for clarity and reflection. Study verse by verse, engage with structured knowledge challenges, and grow through daily devotionals in a peaceful, distraction-free environment.
Why similar: Trivia 52.7% ★, Education 27.8%, Text-Based 14.5%, Casual 3.2%, 2D 1.3%
- #47 Video Battle Arena
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cakeface Games
Windows
Which YouTube video is more popular or engaging? Pick a topic and guess which of two YouTube videos has more views or more comments. Test your social media skills: How many can you get right?
Why similar: Trivia 51.7% ★, Education 23.8%, Investigation 7.2%, Puzzle 4.7%, Strategy 3.8%
- #48 Beauty Riddle
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: 2D_猫
Windows
"Beauty Riddle" is a fun click puzzle game, each game level contains a number of word riddles, the answer to each riddle is hidden in the image of the beautiful girl, come and see how many riddles you can solve!
Why similar: Trivia 46.1% ★, Education 20.4%, Text-Based 8.5%, Puzzle 6.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #49 Bet Your Brain
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Elemental Studios
Windows
Bet Your Brain is a trivia game with the twist of gambling. Players alternate between answering questions and participating in gambling minigames to accumulate the most wealth. Compete against bots or your friends in an attempt to call yourself the King of both knowledge and luck.
Why similar: Trivia 69.6% ★, Text-Based 16.5%, Retro 6%, Casual 4.6%, 2D 2.7%
- #50 МЕМАСИКИ ПО КЛАССИКЕ
67% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Reanim GamesPub: STuNT
Windows
Remember the days when we'd go to computer clubs, download music for hours, and the coolness of a phone was measured by its polyphonic ringtone?
Why similar: Trivia 61.6% ★, Education 24.3%, Puzzle 8.4%, Colorful 2.4%, Adventure 1.7%
- #51 赛博侦探:艾尔塔特
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: 认真玩工作室
Windows
《赛博侦探:艾尔塔特》是一款侦探推理游戏,当一个真相被揭开,更多的谜题接踵而来。游戏中你将扮演一个离家出走的贵族侦探塔特,与自己在一次案件中捡到的机器人一起利用“模拟辩论”系统与模拟出来的死者或嫌疑人人格进行辩论,最终找寻到游戏的真相。正式版游戏根目录中包含TXT攻略(名字乱码),如果需要跳过自我思考环节的玩家可以从中查看思考组合的源代码。
Why similar: Trivia 38.2% ★, Investigation 23.6%, Text-Based 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #52 Periodic Table Game
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: THE NESTING GROUNDSPub: GLORIOUSALBATROSS
Windows · Linux
Master the Periodic Table using a minimalist, straight forward interface and gain easy access to a Periodic Table at your finger tips.
Why similar: Trivia 53.2% ★, Education 31.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Casual 3.9%, 2D 2.1%
- #53 Demons' Timeline
69% matchNo user 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 26%, Investigation 22.2%, Text-Based 17.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 8.4%
- #54 Inquiry Counsel逆转茶食人
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZHENG YUFENG
Windows
"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 21.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #55 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 16.6%, Text-Based 12.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 7%
- #56 Death off the Cuff
68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
Windows
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Text-Based 16.2%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Mystery 7.6%
- #57 The Seven Bad Apples
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the case of some missing scores just before the big Christmas concert of the academy. Help them question the seven daunting suspects before it's too late!
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Text-Based 12.8%, Mystery 9.4%
- #58 The Girl Who Wasn't There
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Text-Based 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%
- #59 Billie Beetleneck -A detective tale-
65% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Retroactive Fort
Windows
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 26.8%, Investigation 23.3%, Text-Based 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 9.6%
- #60 Flagsplosion
68% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: Smokey Moose Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Flagsplosion is a flag identifying endless quizzer with over 650 current flags from around the world, over 100 Training levels, Practice Mode, and Endless Mode.
Why similar: Trivia 53.6% ★, Education 38.1%, Casual 8.4%