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 16.1%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Drama 10.1%, Crime 9.7%

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

Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Logic 8.7%

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 18.9%, Investigation 13.3%, Logic 11.1%, Mystery 9.1%

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 15.7% ★, Investigation 14.6%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 9%

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 19.3%, Logic 16%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 11.1%

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 19.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Logic 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Comedy 8.8%

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 18.4%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 12%, Logic 9.9%

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 23.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 10.9%, Mystery 9.5%

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 19.5%, Logic 17.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Crime 13.9%, Puzzle 10.1%

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 19.4%, Investigation 17.9%, Logic 16.9%, Crime 15.4%, Mystery 9.5%

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 30.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 11%, Logic 10.4%

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 28%, Crime 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 27.2%, Investigation 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 8.1%

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 24%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Crime 13.3%, Logic 11.5%, Investigation 11.4%

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 21.1%, Investigation 13.2%, Logic 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Comedy 8.7%

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 24.2%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Crime 14.7%, Puzzle 9.6%

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 25.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 15.9%, Logic 11.2%, Mystery 9.2%

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 24.1%, Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 10.3%, Exploration 8.6%

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 26.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 11.8%, Logic 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%

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 26.8%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Logic 11.8%

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 16.5%, Logic 15.8%, Crime 15.6%, Story Rich 9.6%

In 1991 Ruth Choi was murdered, it was whittled down to 6 suspects, but the case was never solved. Watch interviews, go through evidence and build your case. A game where you are never told who the killer is, unless you convict them. Use your own deductive skills to find out, who killed Ruth Choi.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Crime 23.8%, America 9.1% ★, Mystery 9%, Logic 9%

"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 30%, Investigation 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%, Drama 10.1%, Logic 9.5%

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 30.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Logic 9.6%

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 16.4%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Comedy 9.3%

Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 16.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Drama 10.1%

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 27.1%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Logic 12.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Investigation 10.8%, Comedy 9.6%

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 26.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Logic 8.8%

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 18.3%, Visual Novel 17%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14%, Mystery 10.4%

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 22.5%, Crime 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Investigation 11%, Drama 9.5%

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 24.6%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 8.6%

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 23.2%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 8.5%, Comedy 8.3%

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 23%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 13.9%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Mystery 10.5%

Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 18.8%, Crime 18%, Logic 13.1%, Mystery 9.1%

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 31.6%, Investigation 19.9%, Logic 10.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Crime 10.2%

An escape room inspired adventure where you are invited to use your puzzle solving skills to track down a missing painting after an art heist one evening… Will you succeed?

Why similar: Heist 22.5% ★, Detective 13.8%, Crime 12.4%, Investigation 9.1%, Puzzle 8%

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 21.7%, Investigation 19.8%, Crime 19%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 9.9%

The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.

Why similar: Detective 17%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.1%

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 27.1%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 11%, Drama 10.9%

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 14.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Logic 9.8%, Comedy 8.7%

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 18.8%, Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Drama 9.2%, Comedy 9.1%

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 22.6%, Crime 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 8.5%

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 24.4%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Comedy 10%, Mystery 8.9%

An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Logic 13.1%, Investigation 11%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Drama 10.4%

A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 12.6%, Logic 10.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 23.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Conspiracy 12% ★, Mystery 10%, 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 25.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Logic 12.4%, Puzzle 10.7%

This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Crime 17.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 9.3%

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 17.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Crime 10.2%, Drama 10%

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

Why similar: Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, Exploration 11%, Story Rich 10.1%

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 19.2% ★, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 14%, Mystery 10.1%

Investigate a murder as the first goblin detective in a comedic fantasy world without magic...where a wizard is the prime suspect!

Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 22.1%, Comedy 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Exploration 10.9%

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 21.1%, Crime 14.7%, Comedy 12.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Drama 11.3%, Logic 11%, Mystery 9.8%

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 27.7%, Crime 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Exploration 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%

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%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Conspiracy 9.7% ★

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 21.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 11.2%, Logic 10.1%, Conspiracy 9.8% ★

Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Crime 15.1%, Investigation 15.1%, Logic 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%