Games Like Paper Perjury

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Crime 10.3%, Point & Click 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the deduction and observation skills required to piece together complex murder mysteries.

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 11.7%, Point & Click 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Investigation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click mystery that balances quirky character dialogue with clever environmental puzzles.

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 19.7%, Investigation 19.5%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for the investigation-based visual novel genre, offering deep character interactions and satisfying case-solving.

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 18.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines visual novel storytelling with nonogram puzzles to create a unique and engaging investigative loop.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in puzzle-solving and mystery that shares the same clever, logic-driven investigative spirit as Paper Perjury.

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 38.6%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar pixel-art aesthetic and courtroom drama mechanics where you must gather evidence to defend your clients.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled detective experience that challenges players to use logic and observation to solve a series of tragic deaths.

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 20.5%, Detective 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Point & Click 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-heavy mystery that excels at making the player feel like a true detective sifting through cold case files.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Point & Click 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that rewards players for thorough exploration and connecting disparate pieces of evidence.

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.1%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that requires players to map out complex family histories to solve a mystery.

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 22.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Crime 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Point & Click 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and gathering clues in a stylized environment.

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 25.5%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Mystery 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art visual novel that captures the classic 'locked-room' mystery trope with a charming cast.

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 27.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Detective 17.8%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A courtroom visual novel that introduces magical elements to the traditional evidence-gathering and cross-examination formula.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Anime 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique social deduction visual novel that forces you to use logic and intuition to identify the culprit among a group.

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 26.5%, Investigation 16.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that incorporates escape-room elements to keep the investigation feeling fresh.

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 21.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced detective visual novel that challenges players to solve crimes in a competitive setting.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 17.8%, Anime 10.5%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery visual novel that forces players to use logic and deduction to survive a deadly game.

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 22.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted detective visual novel that blends magic with traditional investigative gameplay.

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 24.5%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 9.1%, Logic 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing take on the detective genre that focuses on small-scale mysteries and character interaction.

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 23.8%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 13%, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that emphasizes the emotional weight of solving a murder mystery.

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 32.5%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective game that uses supernatural abilities to uncover the truth behind cold cases.

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct predecessor in the Methods series that focuses on logic puzzles and investigative deduction.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 40.6%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Point & Click 18%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal mystery game that uses unique facial expression mechanics to uncover the truth behind a disappearance.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative puzzle game that tasks you with scouring a fictional 90s internet for clues and rule-breakers.

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 29.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that blends supernatural themes with classic detective work.

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 21.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Crime 11.9%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 8.1%

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 16%, Crime 12.9%, Narrative 10.6% ★, Point & Click 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 22.8%, Investigation 15.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Crime 11.5%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes debate and logic-based argumentation to resolve mysteries.

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Mystery 20.2%, Detective 17.9%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based mystery visual novel that relies on atmosphere and careful reading to solve its central enigma.

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 25.7%, Investigation 19.1%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 9.2%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Logic 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique visual novel that tasks you with solving crimes in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals.

A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Anime 9.3%

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 22.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Crime 8.8%

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 32.1%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 13.4%, Anime 9.6%, Story Rich 7.9%

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 27.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 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 36.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 9.3%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 8.4%

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 29.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Crime 10.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 21.8%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Point & Click 8.9%, Mystery 8%

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 25.8%, Crime 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

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%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Crime 9.3%, Mystery 9%

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 24.4%, Crime 15.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 8%

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 33.4%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Logic 10.6%, Story Rich 8.8%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 10%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Investigation 10.6%

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 23.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 11%

A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.

Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 7.1%

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 23.2%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 10%

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 26.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11%, Point & Click 10.6%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 20.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 9.5%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Narrative 10.9% ★, Logic 10.3%

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 21.1%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 8.5%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 11.3%

Lie, blackmail, and steal your way down The Low Road. Rookie agent Noomi Kovacs must navigate her way through the world of corporate espionage in this dark spy comedy set in the 1970s.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 14.8%, Crime 11.9%, Point & Click 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

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 26.7%, Crime 15.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 8.9%