- #1 Trials of Innocence
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 18.6%, Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 10%, Investigation 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
- #2 Aviary Attorney
96% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
Dev: Sketchy Logic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Comedy 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #3 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 42,629 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Crime 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Anime 8.8%
- #4 The Real Face of a VTuber
95% matchVery Positive93% of 276 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Conversation 9.8%, Mystery 8.9%
- #5 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,045 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 13.6%, Conversation 7.4%
- #6 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
93% 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 21.5%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Investigation 14.3%, Anime 9.7%
- #7 Tokyo Detectives
94% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Anime 10.2%
- #8 Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,574 reviews2023
Dev: Diamondhenge Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Anime 20.8%, Mystery 19.8%, Detective 15.8%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #9 Mohism: Battle of Words
92% 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 19.3%, Crime 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 8.8%
- #10 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
91% 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: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%
- #11 Assetflip attorney
89% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Xenom
Windows · Linux
Assetflip attorney is a murder mystery satire visual novel, Solve crimes in a world where everyone has gone insane and everything feels like a fever dream, interrogate witnesses, hunt for clues and take down the criminal organization that threatens to destroy reality
Why similar: Mystery 19.4%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Comedy 16%, Funny 11.9%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #12 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Investigation 6.1%
- #13 Murder on the Marine Express
89% 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 24.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Anime 9.5%
- #14 Little Locked Rooms
88% 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 21.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Crime 12.1%, Anime 11.4%
- #15 Paper Perjury
87% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.4%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Investigation 7.9%
- #16 of the Devil
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,193 reviews2025
Dev: nth Circle Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Conversation 16%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #17 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
86% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
Windows
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 18.9%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Mystery 8.7%, Conversation 8.1%
- #18 Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery
85% matchVery Positive94% of 176 reviews2021
Dev: Will-o-Works
Windows
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 12.7%, Anime 12.1%
- #19 东方裁判梦~Rookie Attorney Legendry
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: YEARSPub: WindField Games
Windows
"Touhou Saibanmu ~Rookie Attorney Legendry" is a puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Anime 16.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #20 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
82% matchVery Positive94% of 3,907 reviews2023
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Crime 20.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Anime 10.3%
- #21 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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 17.6%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Mystery 8.5%
- #22 Methods: The Detective Competition
82% matchVery Positive91% of 693 reviews2020
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Crime 14.7%, Investigation 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Mystery 8.7%
- #23 Murder by Numbers
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 16%, Crime 13.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
- #24 Justice.exe
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Late Game ClutchPub: Gameclaw Studio
Windows · Mac
Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #25 The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Detective 47.3%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 3.9%
- #26 LumineNight
78% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Anime 11.3%, Investigation 10.9%
- #27 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Crime 20.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Cinematic 8.8%, Funny 8%
- #28 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,770 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 17.4%, Comedy 9.3%, Funny 8.8%
- #29 Methods: The Canada Files
75% matchVery Positive97% of 330 reviews2026
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
- #30 Occult Crime Police
77% matchVery Positive93% of 164 reviews2021
Dev: Eggcorn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.6%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 11%, Funny 9.8%
- #31 Major\Minor
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 590 reviews2016
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 51%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 7.7%, Anime 7.1%, Comedy 5.8%
- #32 Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze
78% matchVery Positive81% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac
Episode 1 and 2 of the award winning murder mystery, visual novel adventure in which you become the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, the glamorous and stylish detective!
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 27%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #33 Soulslayer~灭魂·误佳期~
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 703 reviews2017
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Detective 49.4%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Casual 4%
- #34 DAEMON MASQUERADE
73% matchVery Positive96% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Anime 11.3%
- #35 Methods: The Illusion Murders
75% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Investigation 10.3%
- #36 Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder
77% matchVery Positive82% of 307 reviews2017
Dev: Goldbar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 18%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 11.6%
- #37 BUSTAFELLOWS season2
73% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Fight for love and fight against crime, in this romantic, mystery, visual novel!
Why similar: Crime 26.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Anime 11.8%, Investigation 10%
- #38 Law School - Season 1
71% matchVery Positive89% of 636 reviews2025
Dev: MisterMaya
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 3D adult visual novel where your choices shape relationships, rivalries, and a gripping story. Dive into drama, humor, mini-games, romance and a fully interactive social app in the journey of a young law student at Stocklinburg College.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Story Rich 20.8%, Funny 17.6%, Comedy 11.3%, Casual 4%
- #39 The Occult Detective
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 14.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #40 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
74% matchVery Positive85% of 542 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Story Rich 14.2%, Funny 11.4%, Comedy 11.2%, Adventure 11.2%
- #41 Master Magistrate
74% matchVery Positive91% of 206 reviews2020
Dev: IRODORIPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.
Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Anime 12.7%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #42 Everlasting Summer
70% matchVery Positive95% of 77,204 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 24.2%, Story Rich 17%, Mystery 8%, Comedy 4.8%
- #43 Detective Grimoire
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Conversation 10.5%, Investigation 9.5%
- #44 Detective Ridelle
71% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Comedy 7.9%
- #45 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
72% matchVery Positive87% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Mystery 23%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Detective 13.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%
- #46 AI: The Somnium Files
69% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 14.8%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #47 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
68% matchVery Positive91% of 414 reviews2025
Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 26.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Anime 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 8.2%
- #48 Misty Judgment
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,412 reviews2025
Dev: 次元边界
Windows
This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 11%
- #49 Detective Jackie - Mystic Case
71% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Why similar: Adventure 33.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Comedy 16.4%, Casual 15.9%, Story Rich 13.4%
- #50 Tangle Tower
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Conversation 8.6%, Mystery 7.9%
- #51 BUSTAFELLOWS
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,006 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #52 The Murder Hotel
67% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 19.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 10.6%
- #53 NAIRI: Rising Tide
66% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 14.3%, Funny 14.1%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #54 Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 528 reviews2023
Dev: Terrible Posture GamesPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become Atom Eve and take control of your own path as one of the most powerful superheroes in the Invincible universe! Unravel a mystery and balance the dangers and responsibilities of being a superhero with the relatable challenges of everyday life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%
- #55 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
66% matchVery Positive95% of 2,490 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Crime 22.3%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Conversation 11.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #56 UNBEATABLE
62% matchVery Positive92% of 5,540 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Anime 26.6%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Story Rich 18%, Adventure 6%
- #57 Yurukill: The Calumniation Games
67% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: IzanagiGames
Windows
Pardon or kill. Let the madness begin! Take on the nefarious attractions of Yurukill Land for a chance to prove your innocence!
Why similar: Crime 24.2%, Detective 23.8%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 12.9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #58 No Case Should Remain Unsolved
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,767 reviews2024
Dev: Somi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #59 Regeria Hope Episode 1
68% matchVery Positive82% of 375 reviews2016
Dev: Golden Game Barn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
As Regeria Hope, clear your clients of their crimes, or watch them hang and amass power and wealth. It's up to you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Anime 27.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5%