- #1 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
97% 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 17.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Conversation 9.5%, Mystery 8.8%, Funny 7.2%
- #2 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
96% 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: Detective 13.1%, Conversation 12.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Logic 7.4%
- #3 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
96% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Logic 8%, Crime 7.4%
- #4 Nine in Flight
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shook Loose
Windows
An absurdist mystery for only the most hard-boiled interim junior detectives.
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Conversation 11.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Comedy 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
- #5 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 15%, Conversation 13%, Logic 9.8%
- #6 Dance Dance Detective
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 11.8%, Funny 8.5%, Comedy 7.6%
- #7 The Detective's Apprentice
93% 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 27.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 8.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #8 Murder by Numbers
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 15.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Logic 7.2%
- #9 Reports from Vera Cruz
91% 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 21%, Investigation 15.2%, Conversation 11.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Comedy 8.4%
- #10 Detective Grimoire
91% 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 19.1%, Conversation 15.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Funny 7.6%, Visual Novel 7.4%
- #11 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
90% 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 22.2%, Investigation 12.6%, Conversation 11.1%, Comedy 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%
- #12 Mohism: Battle of Words
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 23.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Conversation 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #13 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
89% 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 20.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Comedy 8.8%, Visual Novel 7.4%
- #14 Impirical Evidence
88% 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 15%, Conversation 13.3%, Detective 12.2%, Comedy 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%
- #15 Death by Deduction
87% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Snarkle Studios
Windows
Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Logic 18.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Conversation 12.2%, Puzzle 10%
- #16 Trials of Innocence
84% 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 20%, Investigation 11.9%, Conversation 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Mystery 9.2%
- #17 Tangle Tower
86% 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 24.9%, Conversation 12.7%, Mystery 8.7%, Investigation 7.2%, Funny 7.1%
- #18 Death off the Cuff
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
Windows
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 14.1%, Conversation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Mystery 7.5%
- #19 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows
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 18.1%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #20 The Real Face of a VTuber
83% 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 22.2%, Conversation 16%, Mystery 10.7%, Comedy 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%
- #21 Just in Crime
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gomet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 15.7%, Logic 11.3%, Comedy 9%, Mystery 8.9%
- #22 Expelled!
82% matchVery Positive95% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Conversation 14.9%, Detective 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Mystery 8.6%
- #23 WHODUNNIT
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Don Attico
Windows
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Visual Novel 10%, Comedy 7.6%
- #24 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
81% 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 27.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Crime 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
- #25 Paper Perjury
80% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Logic 8.9%
- #26 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
81% 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: Detective 17%, Investigation 13%, Conversation 11.2%, Logic 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #27 Fayburrow
79% matchVery Positive82% of 473 reviews2022
Dev: The Fayburrow TroupePub: The Animation Workshop VIA
Windows
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Conversation 13.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #28 Trails and Traces: The Tomb of Thomas Tew
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Because Because Games
Windows
A classic point-and-click adventure game full of puzzles and humor!
Why similar: Detective 18%, Conversation 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 7.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #29 Sticker Detective: By the Book
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Emily Okon
Windows
Sticker Detective: By the Book is a point'n'click investigation game, where you solve mysteries using stickers. Join the famed Sticker Detective, Laura, as she explores the town of Green Wood, where a puzzling death took place.
Why similar: Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Logic 11.7%, Conversation 7.8%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #30 FILENDS
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 16.6%, Logic 13.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Conversation 10.2%
- #31 ELISSA :Body in the bedroom
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KANUE
Windows · Mac
Detective novelist MEL Gideon, whose career is facing difficulties, receives a strange letter claiming someone is in trouble and needs her help. Intrigued, she decides to investigate. As she digs deeper, she starts to realize that her past is far more complicated than she ever imagined...
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Conversation 10.5%, Logic 10.4%
- #32 Methods: The Detective Competition
77% 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 17%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%, Comedy 8%
- #33 Linework
76% 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 24.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Logic 12.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
- #34 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
77% 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: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Logic 9%, Crime 8.5%
- #35 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 1
74% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20.9%, Logic 16.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Crime 8.4%
- #36 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Conversation 14%, Mystery 11%, Comedy 10.7%
- #37 How Many Secrets Under Ceiling
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 稻歌游戏工作室
Windows
The first light novel-style immersive detective game's here! A dentist dead in a double-locked room seems like a suicide, but unexplained contradictions connect different truths. Each investigation and puzzles are up to you. But wait, what's wrong with this suspicious "assistant" following?!
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Conversation 11.9%, Investigation 9%, Comedy 8.8%, Mystery 8.2%
- #38 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 3
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Investigation 18.5%, Logic 17%, Mystery 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Puzzle 9%
- #39 The Guilty Hearts
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Singlecore Games
Windows
Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Conversation 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #40 Death Trick: Double Blind
72% 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 17.3%, Conversation 14%, Investigation 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Mystery 7.8%
- #41 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
73% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #42 The Honeypot Murders
72% 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 19.6%, Investigation 15.6%, Conversation 12.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
- #43 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
70% 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 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Logic 8.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%
- #44 The Last Wizard - A Goblin Detective Mystery
71% 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 23.8%, Detective 22.6%, Comedy 12.1%, Conversation 10.6%, Visual Novel 6.8%
- #45 迷渡桥
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 犬狸工作室Pub: OKJOY
Windows
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏,你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移,背负着家族十年的冤屈,在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥,换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案,窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽,揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Logic 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
- #46 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
71% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
Windows
Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Conversation 13.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Crime 8.4%, Visual Novel 8.3%
- #47 Voodoo Detective
70% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Conversation 12.7%, Mystery 10%, Comedy 8.6%
- #48 Syystem - The Phantom Train
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Sanctum Games - Powered by the CactyysPub: Cactyys Totem Entertainment
Windows
Delve into the haunted underground of Capital City in this paranormal mystery visual novel. Chase down the elusive phantom of an ill-fated railcar and the curse left behind by its doomed passengers. Tread lightly--you aren't the only one scouring the tunnels...
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Conversation 16%, Mystery 9.3%, Comedy 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #49 Crime O'Clock
70% matchMixed69% of 493 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Logic 8.7%, Crime 7.9%
- #50 Little Locked Rooms
69% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 24.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Logic 9.3%
- #51 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
69% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Apexchimps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Comedy 12%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Mystery 6.6%
- #52 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 2
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Investigation 19%, Logic 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #53 After Juice: Animal Disco Mafia
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Virtual Seed
Windows · Linux
Welcome to this graphic adventure! You become in a little hámter 🐹 called Tofu. You will live together a lot of adventures from de university nights, clearly a city full of party and mistery, a lot of humor and bad jokes, but above all..... Dru.... i mean, SUGAR!
Why similar: Conversation 22.6%, Detective 15%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Comedy 8.4%
- #54 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 4
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Investigation 18.6%, Logic 16%, Mystery 15.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Crime 8.8%
- #55 The Posthumous Investigation
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Mother Gaia StudioPub: CriticalLeap
Windows · Mac
Brás Cubas is dead, and he wants you to find out why. Explore a noir-drenched 1937 Rio de Janeiro in this time-loop murder mystery. Relive the same day, manipulate characters, and uncover secrets in a game where death is the client and time is your only weapon.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Conversation 12.8%, Logic 9.6%, Mystery 9.1%
- #56 What Was Found at Ravenhill
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 15.6%, Conversation 14.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #57 Deductopia Demo
66% matchPositive96% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Logic 12.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #58 Duppy Detective Tashia
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spritewrench
Windows
Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Conversation 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Visual Novel 7.7%
- #59 The Roottrees are Dead
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 29.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Logic 9%
- #60 Dynasty Detective
67% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: COSDOTS
Windows
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 12.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Funny 7.5%