Games Like Rhythm Story

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 18.9%, Crime 16%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 8.5%

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: Rhythm 25%, Detective 23.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Music 19.3%, Detective 17.6%, Crime 14.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%

NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 13.7%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

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 26.1%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

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: Investigation 19.2%, Crime 19%, Detective 18.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%

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 18.3%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 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 23.1%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 10%

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 17.5%, Detective 17%, Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 11.4%

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Music 37.7%, Rhythm 35.1%, Anime 8.5%, Visual Novel 5.1%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

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 23.7%, Investigation 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 11.3%

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 29.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%

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 25.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 9.5%

A graphic novel styled music/rhythm game about a teenage punk rock and ska punk band.

Why similar: Music 35.2%, Rhythm 31.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Comedy 6.1%, Indie 2.7%

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 23.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 9.6%

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 32.6%, Investigation 21.1%, Crime 15.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Mystery 8.1%

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 27.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 9.6%

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: Detective 20.4%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 10.2%

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 21%, Investigation 17.7%, Crime 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 10.5%

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. Start now.

Why similar: Crime 25.8%, Detective 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 8.2%

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: Detective 23.3%, Crime 22.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 10.6%

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 23.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Comedy 8.2%

Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!

Why similar: Music 44.6%, Rhythm 41.3%, Colorful 5.2%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 3%

UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.7%, Music 29.8%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Anime 7.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Project: Bits (Pronounced Beats) is a complimentary music and rhythm game. It's primary goal functions as a distribution platform for various songs and steps. Listen to the music. Feel the groove. Hit the arrows.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.2%, Music 41.8%, Anime 11%

"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.

Why similar: Music 39.9%, Rhythm 38%, Anime 8.5%, Story Rich 3.9%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

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 21.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%

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 19.4%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%

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 21.4%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Crime 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 10.1%

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...

Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 12.3%

Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.

Why similar: Music 48.1%, Rhythm 32.5%, Colorful 3.7%, Indie 3.7%, Casual 3.3%

A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%

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!

Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Detective 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Anime 8.2%

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 22.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Visual Novel 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 22.8%, Crime 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%

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 25.4%, Crime 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.9%

Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.3%, Music 33.1%, Casual 4.7%, 2D 3.7%, Indie 1.8%

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: Detective 16.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Crime 14.8%

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 41.5%, Rhythm 34.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Anime 6.1%, Female Protagonist 2.4%

Shirabe Hatcho and Ancient Music Score is a puzzle-solving ADV game where you solve the puzzles by ear. Listen to audio, read music, and play an instrument. Use your sense of pitch to solve the mystery and prevent the phantom thief from committing his crimes as a member of the detective agency.

Why similar: Music 34.1%, Detective 27.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 7.5%, Anime 5.9%

Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 44.2%, Indie 4.9%

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: Detective 21.6%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.1%, Music 42%, Anime 7.8%, Female Protagonist 2.5%, Colorful 2%

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 27.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

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 32.2%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Mystery 9.5%

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Why similar: Investigation 18.3%, Detective 18.3%, Crime 17.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

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 29.6%, Investigation 21.2%, Crime 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Mystery 6.7%

Born in the vibrations of music, Party Pumper is a game about parties and for parties! Player's goal is to entertain the audience by mixing a music samples. Combine this with a dance movements and fun party gadgets action, interact with partygoers crowd and pump the party!

Why similar: Rhythm 47.5%, Music 46.4%, Indie 6.1%

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: Detective 19.6%, Crime 19.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%

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 19.6%, Detective 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%

Chiptune DJ is a rythm based game where you play along catchy 8-bit chiptune music to improve your rythmic and coordination skills. Build up your combos and beat your previous scores as you get better and better.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.5%, Music 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Indie 4.6%

Mysterious Mystery is a fully voiced mystery visual novel centered around the detective duo, Justin and Dakota. Solve multiple cases using Dakota's evidence gathering abilities and Justin's expert interrogation. Discover outlandish cases, meet unique characters, and become world class detectives.

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Mystery 9.4%

Smash the cute monsters with fun! This is a rhythm game with easy controls!

Why similar: Music 39%, Rhythm 38.9%, Anime 8.4%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 3.7%

TaikoVR is a new way to experience the popular osu!Taiko game mode. In TaikoVR, you will simulate interaction with a taiko drum in order to hit notes to the rhythm. The game supports an extensive library of osu!Taiko songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.9%, Music 39.4%, Anime 6.5%, Indie 5.4%, Casual 3.7%

Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.

Why similar: Music 43.5%, Rhythm 41.3%, Relaxing 6%, Colorful 4.7%, Casual 1.6%