Games Like Orson, P.I.: Midnight at the Grand Hotel

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 17.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Crime 10.6%, Puzzle 8.3%

Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Logic 11.1%, Mystery 9%

Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Logic 9.9%

NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Logic 9.3%

The fourth of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Logic 15.8%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 10.9%

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 18.3%, Conspiracy 15.5% ★, Investigation 14.5%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 8.9%

The third of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Logic 17.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 13.6%, Puzzle 10%

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 29.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Logic 10.2%

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 23.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Investigation 14%, Crime 10.7%, Mystery 9.3%

The first of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Logic 16.8%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 9.3%

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 28.1%, Visual Novel 19%, Investigation 18.4%, Logic 11.1%, Puzzle 9.3%

Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Crime 13%, Logic 11.3%, Investigation 11.2%

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 27%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 8%

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 25.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 15.9%, Logic 11.2%, Mystery 9%

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 20.7%, Crime 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Investigation 10.3%, Exploration 8.5%

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 24.2%, Conspiracy 19.5% ★, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 9.6%

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 30.3%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 10%, Logic 9.4%

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 25.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Crime 11.6%, Logic 9.6%, Mystery 9.5%

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Logic 11.7%

The second of seven chapters of a courtroom battle style visual novel, in which the story follows brand new lawyer Samuel Prince as he solves a strange variety of different crimes. Investigate the crime scene for evidence, then use it in court to find the real truth behind the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Logic 15.8%, Crime 15.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Comedy 9.2%

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 26.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Logic 8.7%

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 27%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Logic 12.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 14.7%, Logic 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Comedy 9.4%

A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 10.2%

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 25.1%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 8.4%

A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Crime 17.6%, Logic 12.9%, Mystery 8.9%

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 31.2%, Investigation 19.6%, Logic 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Crime 10%

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: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 9.8%

Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 13.8%, Conspiracy 12.4% ★, Mystery 10.4%

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 23.8%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

The first light novel-style immersive detective game's here! A dentist dead in a double-locked room seems like a suicide, but unexplained contradictions connect different truths. Each investigation and puzzles are up to you. But wait, what's wrong with this suspicious "assistant" following?!

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Comedy 9.2%, Investigation 8.5%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 14.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Logic 9.9%, Comedy 8.7%

"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 32.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Logic 10.2%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 23.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

[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%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Logic 12.2%, Puzzle 10.6%

Boodunnit?! is an adventure-sandbox game where you play as a ghost that has to solve the mystery of her own murder!

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Crime 14.5%, Comedy 12.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Story Rich 8.4%

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 29.9%, Crime 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 24.6%, Crime 20.6%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 9.4%

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 23.1%, Conspiracy 19% ★, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 10%

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 20.9%, Conspiracy 17.3% ★, Investigation 14.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9%

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 27.4%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Exploration 8.1%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 14.7%, Logic 9.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 22.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Logic 11.4%, Mystery 11%

Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Logic 22.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 12.9%, Mystery 7.8%

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 36.8%, Logic 13.1%, Puzzle 12.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Story Rich 9.9%

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Logic 12.1%, Crime 11.9%

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 27.1%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Logic 8.8%, Puzzle 8.7%

A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Logic 11.4%

A first-person investigation and detective game. Explore a sealed 1980s bunker, solve puzzles, collect evidence, take photos, and piece together what really happened. Your final report determines the outcome. Follow the protocol. Question everything.

Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 11.2%, Logic 10.1%, Conspiracy 9.8% ★

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 30.5%, Investigation 20.5%, Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 8.6%

"Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 16%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Investigation 14%, Logic 10.9%

Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Conspiracy 18.7% ★, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 8.9%

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 24%, Investigation 16.2%, Logic 13.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Exploration 10.9%

So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Logic 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 10.9%

Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 14%, Conspiracy 11.6% ★, Puzzle 9.7%, Logic 9.2%

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 21.7%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Exploration 8.3%

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 40.1%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 7.1%