60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Adventure, Visual Novel, Story Rich.
The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Murder on the Marine Express
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Why similar: Crime 14.4%, Detective 12.4%, 1980s 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Investigation 8.4%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Drama 14.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Comedy 10.2%
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 23%, Crime 21.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Drama 9.5%, Mystery 8.3%
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 21.8%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 8.5%
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 20.4%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Crime 17.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Anime 10.8%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Crime 21.9%, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 12.1%
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: Crime 19.6%, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Investigation 12.2%, Anime 10.6%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 20.9%, Detective 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Anime 11.3%
The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!
Why similar: Crime 20.4%, Detective 18.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 11.9%, Investigation 11.2%
A novel game with a fully voiced story about everyday or extraordinary stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Drama 14.8%, Anime 14.3%, Comedy 13.7%, Detective 11.5%
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 21.5%, Visual Novel 16%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Anime 14.1%
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: Crime 18.9%, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Comedy 10.6%
The Third retro-style travel mystery adventure! This game is a suspense command ADV set in Ooita Beppu region in Japan.You and your partner, detective Ken, will chase the truth behind suspense mystery.
Why similar: 1980s 17.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Crime 12.9%, Anime 11.9%, Detective 10.9%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Drama 16.7%, Anime 14.6%, Mystery 8.4%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Anime 16.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%
Lu Yan has 9 days to find the truth and bring five strangers back alive. Hours of cinematic video — surveillance, dashcam, interrogations — are the evidence you study; a punishing board demands you connect 130+ clues and 70+ deductions by hand. Stuck? Spend Intuition. 6–8 hours.
Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Drama 24%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 9.7%
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 24.8%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 8.3%
A mystery psychological thriller visual novel set in 2000. Follow a serial murder case through the eyes of three characters: the woman, the man, and the detective. With live-action backgrounds and silhouetted characters, every choice branches the story, and one wrong move means game over.
Why similar: Crime 23.5%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 10.4%, Thriller 10%, Visual Novel 9.3%
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
Why similar: Crime 22.7%, 1980s 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Detective 11.1%, Retro 9.5%
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 22.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 9.6%
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 21%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Drama 16.1%, Mystery 10.9%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Anime 10.3%
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 27.5%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
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 26.3%, Detective 21%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Anime 10.7%, Investigation 10.7%
An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?
Why similar: Crime 21.1%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Detective 17.5%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 11.5%
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: Crime 20%, Detective 18.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Investigation 12.3%, Anime 10.4%
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 21.8%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Anime 8.5%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Anime 9.8%, Comedy 9.7%
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 21%, Crime 19%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Anime 10.9%
[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 24.7%, Crime 22.9%, Investigation 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 10.1%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Crime 20%, Drama 19.3%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 9.8%
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Crime 21.3%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Anime 11.2%, Thriller 10.6%
In this game, play as Shenming University News Department members. Explore strange incidents—no need for truth. Write compelling reports from clues; eye-catching content excites readers. As for what really happened…do readers actually care? If you care, go find out yourself.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Visual Novel 22%, Anime 13.9%, Drama 13.9%, Mystery 6.6%
Juvenile/Suspense Visual Novel Heading Towards Decadence
Why similar: Crime 28.9%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Drama 18.8%, Anime 16.5%, Adventure 12.3%
Mystery detective with eye-catching pixel art graphics. Gather clues, solve riddles, and collect unexpected and interesting game endings!
Why similar: Investigation 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Comedy 14.7%, Detective 13.9%, 1980s 11.4%
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 22.7%, Crime 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 13.2%, Investigation 11.8%
It's a murder mystery. It's an adventure. It's a cruise vacation simulator. It's different each time you play.
Why similar: 1980s 19.5%, Crime 18.6%, Detective 17.8%, Investigation 13.4%, Thriller 8.2%
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 20.8%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Thriller 10.8%
A psychological horror detective simulation set in Rainier Falls in 2005. Uncover the truth behind Adele's death by finding contradictions in the case files. Are you brilliant enough to expose the suspects' lies in a single attempt? Because you only get one chance to make an arrest.
Why similar: Crime 25.3%, Detective 24.9%, Investigation 17.3%, Thriller 10.9%, Mystery 9.6%
Introducing RONIN DETECTIVE : A retro, pixel-art detective story for the PC. Lead our protagonist, aspiring detective Seiji Tanaka, on a journey across Meiji-Era Japan to help his friends, find adventure and keep a promise.
Why similar: Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Detective 12.2%, Anime 11.5%, Adventure 10.3%
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 23.5%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 15%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 8.6%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Detective 20.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Comedy 8.2%, Mystery 8%
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Why similar: Crime 21.6%, Detective 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Investigation 10.8%, Anime 10.7%
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: Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Detective 17%, Mystery 10.8%
Rhythm Story is a detective visual novel and rhythm game. You must solve the murder of one of the girls.
Why similar: Crime 19%, Detective 18.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Investigation 12.2%, Anime 8.3%
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Crime 22%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Anime 10%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the case of some missing scores just before the big Christmas concert of the academy. Help them question the seven daunting suspects before it's too late!
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Investigation 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Anime 8.6%
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: Crime 22.6%, Detective 21.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Anime 11.4%, Comedy 10.3%
「４日後に、俺の心臓を撃ちぬいて殺して欲しい」 リベンジ・ハートはワガママな殺し屋ケヴィンと、心臓を狙われた少年ルカが繰り広げる一本道ノベルADVです。 ――引き金が引かれるその時まで。復讐を願う少年とそれに加担した殺し屋の４日間が始まる。
Why similar: Crime 30.9%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Drama 13.8%, Comedy 13%, Anime 9.5%
As an independent police consultant, you're pulled into the hunt for a serial killer leaving cryptographic ciphers. Play as a detective, analyze crime scenes, and master real decryption methods. Your choices determine if you catch the killer and how many lives are saved.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Crime 20.1%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Thriller 8.8%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 21.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Comedy 11.9%, Anime 9.8%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 22.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Drama 12%, Exploration 8.4%
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: Crime 23.9%, Detective 16.9%, Investigation 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Anime 9.3%
1935年の洋館を舞台に織り成す、レトロな雰囲気の怪異ホラーミステリーアドベンチャー
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Crime 17.5%, Detective 16.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
A Game Where You're Killed for Becoming a Couple.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Drama 14%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Detective 9%
The Phantom Fellows is about two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, since one of them is already dead.
Why similar: 1980s 19.7%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 14.5%, Comedy 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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: Crime 22.3%, Detective 20%, Investigation 14.9%, Thriller 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Anime 19.4%, Detective 16.2%, Adventure 10.1%
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: Detective 15.8%, Crime 15.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, 1980s 11.8%
"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Drama 17.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Anime 10%
