60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Investigation, Mystery, Adventure, Crime.
In this detective game you will write your own questions and deductions. Use your detective skills to solve these cases and the mystery of your forgotten memories in the way.
Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Trials of Innocence
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.
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 20.4%, Detective 19%, Investigation 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%
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 19.4%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 12.2%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
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: Detective 17.2%, Investigation 13.6%, Crime 13.2%, Artificial Intelligence 10.6%, Mystery 9.3%
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 23.4%, Investigation 21.4%, Detective 20.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.8%
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 20.1%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Visual Novel 8.5%
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: Crime 26.5%, Detective 23.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 9.9%
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 20.5%, Crime 20.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Logic 8.9%
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 21.8%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%
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: Crime 22.7%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%
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 24.1%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Crime 23.9%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 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 28.1%, Crime 24.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
Within a universe dominated by Artificial Intelligences, you step into the shoes of an AI detective to solve the mystery hidden within the Proxy Bar, a jazz club. You can ask the suspects ANYTHING, but will you ask the right questions?
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Artificial Intelligence 17.1%, Investigation 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Mystery 11.4%
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: Investigation 22.1%, Crime 21.8%, Logic 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%
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 31.5%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Logic 9.3%
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: Investigation 19.9%, Crime 18.7%, Detective 18%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%
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 28.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10%
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 26.3%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Investigation 10.7%
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: Crime 22.7%, Investigation 19.7%, Logic 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%
EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game inspired by the sword in the stone legend. Explore an orphanage, meet weird people and solve logic puzzles, all in a colorful pixel art world. Bonus: Excalibur is the murder weapon.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%
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: Crime 21.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Logic 13.9%, Cartoony 10.6%
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 25.3%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 19%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 10.3%
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Logic 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%
Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%
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 25.3%, Crime 19.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%
[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 27.9%, Crime 23.6%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Visual Novel 10%
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: Crime 20.5%, Investigation 20.5%, Logic 16.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 12.8%
Navigate through Silicon Sneaky, where time is of the essence to save your sister. Choose to be an Ethical Hacker or one among those who hide from the police. With various challenges to test your dexterity, evolve with upgrades and make decisions to discover multiple endings.
Why similar: Hacking 23.4% ★, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Detective 13.9%, Lore-Rich 10%
Find the Golden Pineapple and the crimes against the Mayans. In Pineapple Legend, solve investigations with amusing and humorous situations. Explore the city of Takitani: investigate, solve puzzles, collect cards, equip accessories, fish, garden, fight in the arena, and increase your affinity!!!
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.2%
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 18.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 22.6%, Crime 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 6.8%
"The Fourth Day Disappeared" is a pixel art detective game. As an intern detective, you're caught in a serial murder case on a train trip. Investigate, gather evidence, interrogate passengers, and connect clues to find the killer.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Detective 23.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Artificial Intelligence 7.7%
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 22.7%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 10.4%
After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.
Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 24.8%, Crime 20%, Mystery 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 21.3%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 17%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Mystery 10%
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 27.9%, Crime 23.9%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 12%, Logic 10.6%
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 32.6%, Investigation 24.6%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Logic 9.5%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Crime 25.3%, Detective 24.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Hacking 20% ★, Crime 16.7%, Logic 10.1%, Investigation 9.1%
Resurrected through fusion with the hostile entity K.L.A.R.A., you now owe a debt to the Resistance. Explore crime scenes without quest markers, write your deductions in your own words rather than choosing pre-made answers, and expose lies during intense interrogations.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Artificial Intelligence 13.8%, Logic 10%
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: Crime 28.8%, Detective 25.1%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
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: Crime 25.8%, Investigation 23.7%, Detective 23.2%, Logic 12%, Mystery 11.5%
Netghost is a Crime Drama visual novel with a mystery-driven story full of intrigue, twists and turns. The story follows Ian Newfield, a cyber security engineer who transforms into a cold-blooded criminal in his struggle to protect the company he works for and aid his ailing sister.
Why similar: Hacking 20% ★, Crime 18.5%, Detective 13.9%, Artificial Intelligence 13%, Investigation 8.8%
Step into a suspenseful murder mystery at a prestigious boarding school. As a new student, you must question AI-driven suspects, uncover secrets, and solve the murder before the police arrive. Your choices determine the outcome—can you find the real killer before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Crime 17.2%, Artificial Intelligence 16.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 9.2%
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 40.6%, Crime 24.5%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Adventure 3.7%
Dive into the enigmatic world of "The Mystery Man," an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. In this immersive experience, you become the investigator, unraveling the secrets of the SCP Universe through a series of intricate puzzles and cryptic clues.
Why similar: Crime 21%, Detective 17.1%, Artificial Intelligence 14.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
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 23.5%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 14%, Logic 10.3%
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 32.3%, Investigation 25.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Logic 11%, Mystery 10.8%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Crime 26.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
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 19.9%, Crime 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Mystery 11.2%
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 25.6%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%
DETECTIVE Minerva Case is a crime deduction and solving game, with an adult and original story. Visit the crime scene, look for all the evidence and understand what happened.
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Detective 20.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Artificial Intelligence 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Mystery 11.1%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 9.1%
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 33.8%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Crime 12.2%, Logic 9.1%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 27.3%, Detective 18.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 10%
