- #1 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
97% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Investigation 13.5%, Crime 11.5%, Point & Click 10.3%, Logic 8.8%
- #2 Grégoire Lefèbvre Investigations : The Vow of Hate
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TcherryPub: Viridis Cosmos Games
Windows
1799. Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre in this historical murder mystery based on the novel by Catherine Lheureux. A classic Point & Click adventure featuring an all-star French voice cast (Martial Le Minoux, Patrick Borg…) with english subtitles.
Why similar: Narration 14.6%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Detective 13.2%, Point & Click 11%
- #3 The False Culprit
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: HwachaPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
1년 전, 여중생 한 명이 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 그녀의 흔적을 찾기 위해 사건의 담당 형사는 여중생의 동급생이었던 6명의 학생을 심문하게 되는데...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Detective 13.7%, Conversation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.8%, Crime 10.2%
- #4 Clue: Murder By Death
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Cocodrolo Games
Windows · Mac
A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.
Why similar: Detective 14.1%, Crime 13.9%, Conversation 11.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Narration 11.3%
- #5 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
94% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
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 16.9%, Crime 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Point & Click 11%, Investigation 10.8%
- #6 Trials of Innocence
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 16.1%, Crime 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Conversation 9.6%
- #7 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt Sanderson
Windows
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: Crime 14%, Investigation 12.5%, Conversation 12.4%, Detective 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
- #8 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
92% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
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 16.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 14.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 8%
- #9 Parámetro Zero: Calígine
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diego G. Ordás
Windows
You are sent to investigate a disappearance, but in Hillside Ridge, something doesn’t add up. Calígine is a point-and-click mystery adventure where you will investigate an apparently routine case in an isolated mountain village marked by a past that no one wants to remember.
Why similar: Narration 15.5%, Conversation 14.6%, Thriller 11.7%, Crime 11.1%, Point & Click 11.1%
- #10 The Empty Desk
91% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: CheesecakeGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Narration 14.1%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
- #11 Puzzle Spy International
90% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 16.9%, Conversation 13.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Logic 8.7%
- #12 The way you died
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosy Entertainment
Windows
How did this person die?! Use your deduction skills to find out! In this first-person view detective game, you will role-play as a medical examiner through several real-life, weird cases. Inspect the crime scene to gather clues, collect intelligence, examine the corpse and perform an autopsy.
Why similar: Crime 19.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Detective 13.1%, Conversation 9.6%, Narration 9.2%
- #13 Linework
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Overlyunderqualified
Windows
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 19.7%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Logic 10.8%, Mystery 8.7%
- #14 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
88% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 17%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Logic 7.8%
- #15 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
87% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2021
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
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 17.5%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Conversation 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
- #16 Disordered
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lumas Studio
Windows · Linux
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Narration 11.4%, Thriller 10%
- #17 The Honeypot Murders
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernormal Games
Windows
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 16%, Investigation 14.5%, Conversation 10.6%, Thriller 10.6%, Narration 10.1%
- #18 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 17.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Detective 14.8%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 9.2%
- #19 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
84% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Detective 14.9%, Investigation 12.3%, Conversation 11.1%, Narration 10.9%
- #20 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
83% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 12.8%, Conversation 10.5%, Comedy 10.4%
- #21 Impirical Evidence
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Match Head Studio
Windows
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Investigation 14.8%, Conversation 12.3%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 10.7%, Detective 10.6%
- #22 Beyond R: Rule Ripper
81% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: TohrivPub: GJ Staff
Windows · Mac · Linux
An evolving death game set in a bar, where getting to know its players is the only way out. Each person hides one of the game's rules. Discover them through their pasts, tastes, and finding hidden clues, then face them in an all-out discussion. Only three can survive, unless you fight back.
Why similar: Conversation 14.7%, Thriller 11%, Investigation 9.9%, Drama 9.8%, Narration 8.8%
- #23 Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
82% matchVery Positive82% of 998 reviews2021
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Thriller 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Detective 13.5%, Narration 12.9%
- #24 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,228 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Narration 10%, Thriller 8.1%
- #25 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
81% matchMixed59% of 271 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Conversation 15.4%, Narration 11%, Point & Click 10.4%
- #26 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 16%, Narration 13%, Conversation 11.4%, Mystery 9.4%
- #27 Detective Grimoire
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 17.7%, Crime 14.9%, Conversation 14.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Investigation 11.5%
- #28 The Real Face of a VTuber
77% matchVery Positive93% of 276 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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 19.6%, Crime 16.8%, Conversation 15.1%, Comedy 8.9%, Visual Novel 8.6%
- #29 Tangle Tower
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.1%, Crime 14.8%, Point & Click 12.6%, Conversation 12%, Investigation 7.3%
- #30 Future Cowboy
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Sleep Deprivation Studios
Windows
A single-player narrative game where you play as a quirky wannabe cowboy exploring the dystopian futuristic world for his own revenge.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Narration 14.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Conversation 10.9%, Comedy 8.9%
- #31 Devi : A light in the dark
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying Robot Studios
Windows
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Crime 17%, Investigation 15.4%, Conversation 12.4%, Thriller 11.8%
- #32 Chains of Judgment
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ChaniMK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.
Why similar: Crime 17%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Detective 13.8%, Point & Click 12.4%, Investigation 11.3%
- #33 Fragments
77% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: codapill
Windows · Mac
Evan faces a frustrating battle with his conscience. It's one he cannot afford to lose, or he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars. Under intense scrutiny and questioning from two savvy detectives, how will he fare? That, is entirely up to you.
Why similar: Conversation 15.7%, Investigation 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Psychological 13.1%, Thriller 10.6%
- #34 Death Trick: Double Blind
75% matchVery Positive88% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: Misty Mountain StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Crime 14.3%, Conversation 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Investigation 11.6%
- #35 Cold Verdict 2
76% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
A direct sequel to 'Cold Verdict'. Another group of people wake up in a strange abandoned location, trying to find a way out and understand why they were put there. What is the killer's endgame in all this? A short interactive story with choices.
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Detective 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Thriller 13.1%, Psychological 10.9%
- #36 Criminal Expert
75% matchMostly Negative35% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Criminal Expert is a detective video game that puts you under the pressure of inexorably passing time. The story contains multiple selection paths, and you ultimately decide how it ends.
Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Thriller 11.5%, Conversation 10.2%
- #37 Nine in Flight
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shook Loose
Windows
An absurdist mystery for only the most hard-boiled interim junior detectives.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Conversation 11.7%, Comedy 10%, Point & Click 9.9%
- #38 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Escape Pod
Windows
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Crime 18%, Detective 15%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Conversation 10.5%
- #39 The Breakfast Serial Club
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucian Gallacane
Windows
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Investigation 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Thriller 13.9%, Crime 13.8%, Detective 13.6%
- #40 雾尽时分
73% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
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 19.6%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Point & Click 9.9%
- #41 The Detective's Apprentice
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
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 26.3%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 11.1%, Mystery 10%
- #42 Cold Verdict 3
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
The third and final part of the 'Cold Verdict' trilogy. Claire has spent two years tracking down the elusive masked man who puts people through psychological games. Now she has to get through another of his ordeals if she wants to bring him to justice. Make choices and decide the final outcome!
Why similar: Thriller 15.9%, Psychological 14.2%, Crime 14%, Detective 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
- #43 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Crime 15.9%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Logic 9.6%
- #44 The Last Wizard - A Goblin Detective Mystery
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Red Tower
Windows
Investigate a murder as the first goblin detective in a comedic fantasy world without magic...where a wizard is the prime suspect!
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Detective 19.4%, Comedy 11.4%, Conversation 9.7%, Narration 8.8%
- #45 The Personal Reasons
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: theserenestories
Windows
After a crime has occurred within the walls of a university, the main character finds himself in the very epicenter of events. So be patient and put on your knight's armor. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of student life and other people's secrets.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Narration 14.3%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 11%, Conversation 10.3%
- #46 Detective Trent
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pegamob
Windows
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 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Detective 15%, Investigation 13.4%, Conversation 10%
- #47 Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,791 reviews2021
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Detective 13.8%, Conversation 11.9%, Narration 11.6%, Investigation 10.3%
- #48 GENBA no Kizuna
70% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Gosatsu Visual Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 18%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14.4%, Narration 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%
- #49 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
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 25.1%, Crime 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Mystery 9.1%
- #50 Reports from Vera Cruz
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Monkey Suits
Windows
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16.4%, Conversation 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Point & Click 9.1%
- #51 夜明けの影法師
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Neet Games
Windows
雪山ペンションで起こる殺人事件を阻止するため、 聞き込みとパソコンで情報整理するマルチエンドミステリーADV『夜明けの影法師』!
Why similar: Conversation 14.4%, Logic 11.3%, Detective 9.6%, Thriller 9.5%, Mystery 9.5%
- #52 Detective Dana
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Crime 14.3%, Conversation 12.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.4%
- #53 Before It Strikes Twelve
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dogs Ahead
Windows
An immersive thriller about a man escaping from a mysterious kidnapper. Find your way out, and uncover the truth. Maybe escape isn't the only thing you want...
Why similar: Crime 18.9%, Point & Click 15.6%, Narration 12.9%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 9.3%
- #54 Midnight Files
67% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Lynx Games
Windows
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 17.6%, Narration 13.4%, Psychological 12.2%
- #55 Mind Scraper
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scraper Games
Windows
Mind Scraper is a story-driven graphic adventure. Play as Robert and dive into dying minds—built from unresolved regrets—to explore memories and learn why those choices were made.
Why similar: Point & Click 16.1%, Narration 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Psychological 11.1%, Detective 10.5%
- #56 Methods: The Detective Competition
68% matchVery Positive91% of 693 reviews2020
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Why similar: Detective 15.1%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Point & Click 8.7%
- #57 Detective Bureau
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Endless Thyme
Windows
Play as a detective and solve multiple cases by interrogating individuals tied to the case through voice-based conversations. Powered by generative AI, every individual responds with unique, context-driven replies, helping you piece together the evidence to crack the case.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Conversation 17.6%, Investigation 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Crime 11.5%
- #58 Suhoshin
67% matchVery Positive91% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: No More 500
Windows
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Thriller 12.4%, Detective 11.5%, Conversation 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Narration 9.9%
- #59 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
64% matchVery Positive94% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: 戏壤游戏(Xirang Games)
Windows
Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Psychological 12.4%, Conversation 12%, Narration 11.3%, Logic 9.9%
- #60 Private Eye: The Young Heir
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
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 18.4%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Logic 8.8%