Games Like PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

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: Mystery 24.5%, Supernatural 16%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Story Rich 13.5%, Anime 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique supernatural perspective on investigation and mystery-solving that mirrors the inventive spirit of the seed game.

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Mystery 21.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Anime 8.4%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of folk horror and psychological mystery that forces the player to navigate a deadly time-loop scenario.

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.8%, Mystery 26.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a complex, multi-perspective narrative structure set in Tokyo that rewards players for connecting disparate plot threads.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Anime 19.2%, Mystery 18.8%, Story Rich 11%, Multiple Endings 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines surreal investigative gameplay with a deep, character-driven mystery that keeps the player guessing until the end.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Text-Based 15.2%, Supernatural 14.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigating supernatural urban legends, capturing the same eerie, mystery-solving vibe found in the seed game.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Mystery 17.4%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Anime 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-stakes puzzle-solving and branching narrative paths centered around a mysterious, life-or-death situation.

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: Visual Novel 21.5%, Text-Based 21.4%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a rich, historical investigative experience that emphasizes deduction and uncovering the truth behind complex cases.

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Mystery 19.1%, Horror 15.4%, Anime 12.3%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric mystery visual novel that blends horror elements with traditional detective work.

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: Visual Novel 28.5%, Anime 19.9%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 12%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique social deduction mystery that uses a time-loop mechanic to reveal deep secrets about its cast of characters.

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: Text-Based 22.9%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a detective protagonist investigating supernatural occurrences, closely matching the investigative tone of the seed game.

A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. The countdown to death has already begun...

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Horror 30%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Point & Click 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigating terrifying supernatural entities, emphasizing horror and survival through careful choices.

Unravel the mysteries of death, and find the answers to life.A unique Mystery-Adventure Game:The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story

Why similar: Mystery 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.3%, Cinematic 17%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses live-action footage to present a multi-generational murder mystery that requires careful deduction to solve.

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Anime 14.2%, Horror 14%, Multiple Endings 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, emotionally resonant mystery that excels in building a haunting atmosphere through its narrative.

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, Mystery 17.1%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric horror adventure that blends mystery with a unique, stylized aesthetic.

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: Visual Novel 28.9%, Anime 22.2%, Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery game where the player must solve murders in a confined, supernatural-adjacent environment.

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: Multiple Endings 20.1%, Mystery 18.4%, Anime 15.3%, Point & Click 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping death-game mystery that forces players to make difficult choices to uncover the truth behind their predicament.

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 18.9%, Horror 15.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective story set in modern Tokyo that features branching paths and multiple endings based on player decisions.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, Point & Click 18.6%, Anime 17.2%, Mystery 16.6%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a distinct, unsettling 1-bit aesthetic while focusing on cosmic horror and investigative mystery gameplay.

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: Visual Novel 24%, Text-Based 20.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shifts the focus to direct crime scene investigation, providing a satisfying detective experience.

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: Visual Novel 27.1%, Text-Based 15.1%, Anime 14.6%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the tradition of high-quality investigative gameplay and courtroom drama with a focus on uncovering hidden truths.

When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Horror 23%, Anime 11%, Mystery 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A branching horror story where the choices made by the player significantly alter the survival of the cast.

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Anime 22.2%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror visual novel that traps characters in a supernatural nightmare, demanding careful navigation to avoid gruesome ends.

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Mystery 25.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Anime 12.9%, Horror 12%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, meta-fictional mystery that challenges the player to distinguish between reality and the supernatural.

Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.

Why similar: Supernatural 13%, Visual Novel 11.3%, 1980s 8.2%, Mystery 8.1%, Horror 6.8%

MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Multiple Endings 15%, Horror 14.5%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery visual novel that explores themes of identity and trauma within a surreal, haunting framework.

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Anime 26.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Horror 8.9%, Mystery 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal mystery-horror visual novel that excels at building dread and unraveling complex, supernatural-tinged secrets.

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Text-Based 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Anime 11.6%, Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, experimental detective mystery from Suda51 that focuses on uncovering a dark conspiracy.

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Anime 21.4%, Multiple Endings 14%, Story Rich 13.5%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in time-travel narrative that builds a compelling mystery around the consequences of changing the past.

A mystery visual novel where horror meets occult comedy. Follow Kugayama Shiori, a ghost who casually dies over and over as she searches for her cause of death and the regrets that bind her to this world. Her investigation will eventually lead to a single incident—and the truth behind her demise.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Text-Based 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 9.3%

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Anime 17.4%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural death game where the protagonist must solve the mysteries behind her opponents to survive.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 17.5%, Multiple Endings 14%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery that utilizes a unique 'Senses Sympathy System' to influence the narrative and character relationships.

Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 22.4%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk visual novel that blends a mystery-driven plot with a distinct, atmospheric art style.

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Supernatural 17.6%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Anime 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.5%

Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Mystery 26%, Anime 24.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6%

Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Multiple Endings 22.2%, Anime 19.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Simulation 10%

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Text-Based 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10%, Retro 9.5%

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.4%, Anime 21.9%, Mystery 20.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Horror 7.9%

Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Text-Based 12%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 25.1%, Mystery 20.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Horror 7.4%

A story-driven psychological horror RPG about a group of friends who unintentionally become bound together after encountering 7 curses from a school.

Why similar: Supernatural 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Anime 12.2%, Horror 11.6%

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: Visual Novel 22.3%, Text-Based 22.3%, Point & Click 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11%, Anime 10.2%

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Anime 26.2%, Mystery 18.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 13.7%

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Mystery 18.9%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Horror 9.7%

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Horror 23.1%, Multiple Endings 19.3%, Anime 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Story Rich 14.7%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Horror 16.6%, Anime 15.2%, JRPG 11.5%, Point & Click 10.7%

Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.3%, Text-Based 14.8%, Hand-drawn 12%, JRPG 11.6%, Horror 11.4%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: Horror 17.8%, Mystery 17.3%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Supernatural 10.2%, Story Rich 9%

"In my dreams, I can get out. In my dreams, I can fit in." 'ghostpia' mixes the adorable art style of an illustrated book with glitches-and-noise effects. There are no choices to be made. There's only a lonely girl in a ghost town and her story full of mystery, friendhood...and a bit of violence.

Why similar: Text-Based 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Horror 10.2%, Anime 9.7%

Beware the Creeping Horror... Face nightmares you thought were merely urban legends. Uncover a dark mystery, making deadly decisions just to survive. Play this chilling companion story to the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark game and bring the terror home.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Horror 29.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Anime 10.6%

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: Mystery 40%, Point & Click 23.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Retro 10.4%, Adventure 7.1%

A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Horror 14.8%, Anime 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Point & Click 11.3%

Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Mystery 18.9%, Horror 18.6%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 12.6%

Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Horror 36.1%, Anime 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, RPG 11.9%, Adventure 9.5%

Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

Why similar: Text-Based 21.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, 1980s 16.1%, Mystery 14.2%, Anime 13.4%

"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: Mystery 28.6%, Story Rich 22.1%, Text-Based 19.6%, Adventure 14.8%, RPG 8.1%

Komaru Naegi has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year. Her rescue is derailed when hundreds of Monokumas suddenly attack. She teams up with Toko Fukawa to survive the rampaging Monokumas, escape the crafty Monokuma Kids, and uncover the secrets of the city.

Why similar: Anime 39%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Horror 10.4%, Mystery 7.4%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Anime 16.2%, Horror 10.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Horror 14.7%, Anime 12.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Retro 10.8%

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Cinematic 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Point & Click 10.8%

It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 13.5%, Horror 13.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Multiple Endings 11.9%