Games Like Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Gore 10%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes detective visual novel that features complex mystery-solving and surreal, character-driven storytelling.

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 20.8%, Crime 19.6%, Detective 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for detective visual novels, focusing on gathering evidence and cross-examining witnesses to solve intricate crimes.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of mystery and investigation that shares the clever puzzle-solving and character-focused narrative style of the seed game.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique open-world detective experience with a vibrant, stylized aesthetic and deep, branching investigative paths.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Mystery 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Story Rich 7.5%, Noir 7%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction-based mystery game that challenges players to piece together a tragic narrative through careful observation.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Crime 17.7%, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Point & Click 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features an anthropomorphic detective in a noir setting, mirroring the thematic charm and investigative focus of the seed game.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Detective 24%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant fusion of social deduction and visual novel storytelling that features a diverse cast and multiple branching timelines.

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 19.5%, Noir 15.6%, Crime 12.3%, Point & Click 11.4%, Visual Novel 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated detective game that emphasizes point-and-click investigation and engaging character interactions.

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Mystery 15.9%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Point & Click 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping supernatural mystery visual novel that utilizes clever investigative mechanics and multiple perspectives to uncover the truth.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Multiple Endings 29.4%, Mystery 25.3%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, character-rich mystery visual novel where your choices significantly impact the survival of the cast.

Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Sexual Content 13.6%, Violent 8.2%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded LGBTQ-focused visual novel that weaves a dark, psychological mystery into its narrative.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential mystery visual novel that combines high-stakes investigation with a distinct, stylized atmosphere.

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Investigation 14.5%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced detective visual novel that pits investigators against each other in a series of complex murder cases.

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: LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 18.1%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines detective investigation with puzzle-solving and features inclusive LGBTQ representation in its cast.

Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Detective 15.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Hand-drawn 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn visual novel that blends supernatural mystery with LGBTQ themes and a focus on investigation.

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Detective 17.3%, Mystery 17.1%, Gore 10.5%, Violent 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that uses a time-loop mechanic to unravel a complex, village-based mystery.

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 24.7%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel that focuses on uncovering corruption and solving mysteries through careful evidence management.

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 27.9%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 13.4%, Noir 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, research-heavy detective game that rewards players for connecting disparate pieces of information.

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 46.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Investigation 6.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique audio-based detective game that forces players to listen to crime scenes to deduce the truth.

Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

Why similar: Detective 20.2%, LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the anthropomorphic detective theme of the seed game with a focus on interactive fiction and investigation.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.1%, Multiple Endings 28.1%, Story Rich 19.3%, RPG 15.3%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, noir-inspired RPG that focuses on survival and choice in a decaying, atmospheric setting.

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 20.4%, Crime 16.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery game that excels in atmosphere and intuitive investigative gameplay.

Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective visual novel that focuses on conversation and the consequences of player choices.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Visual Novel 23%, Mystery 21.6%, Story Rich 17.5%, Funny 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on traditional detective work, it captures the anthropomorphic charm and deep, character-driven storytelling found in the seed game.

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 50.8%, Visual Novel 28%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Funny 5%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An LGBTQ-inclusive visual novel that blends supernatural mystery with romantic and narrative-heavy choices.

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 21.2%, Crime 19.4%, Detective 19%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 14.1%, Multiple Endings 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in story-rich visual novel writing, offering a dark and emotional mystery that spans generations.

The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Gore 11.4%, Violent 10.3%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel set in a historical context that focuses on solving crimes through investigation and dialogue.

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 19.6%, Investigation 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Crime 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven mystery visual novel that emphasizes investigation and the emotional weight of its narrative.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal mystery visual novel series that excels in complex, branching narratives and high-stakes puzzle solving.

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Noir 22.2%, Detective 16.6%, Crime 15.5%, Point & Click 10.7%, Violent 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir detective adventure that focuses on investigation and uncovering a gritty urban conspiracy.

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%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 10.5%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Mystery 13%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Crime 20.9%, Detective 20.6%, Word Game 19.6%, Mystery 9.3%, Point & Click 9.1%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Detective 14.9%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 12.9%, Investigation 11.8%

香港，密室逃脱，刑侦推理，解谜！ 风流倜傥略爱搞怪的刑警，屡破奇案，轻松应付着海量的案件与狡猾的罪犯，直到那件事的发生……为了逃避最不喜欢的人，他调职到这座城市。然而，等待他的将是从警以来最大的敌人和暗中策划的巨大阴谋。外表看似有些憨傻，推理却过于常人的谜样男子小林正雪，能带领刑侦组走出困境吗？

Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 18.6%, RPG 15.6%, Puzzle 10.3%

Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Noir 18.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 7.6%

In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.

Why similar: Word Game 21.1%, Crime 17.3%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Noir 21.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 11%

Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.

Why similar: Detective 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 13%, Visual Novel 11%

A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.

Why similar: Noir 19.5%, Detective 15%, Crime 14.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Point & Click 10%

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 23.4%, Crime 18.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 10%

《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......

Why similar: Crime 22.1%, Detective 21.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Crime 22.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

大小姐与头牌花魁的羁绊、救赎与毁灭故事。

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Gore 10.7%, Violent 9.6%

A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.

Why similar: Word Game 22%, Detective 19.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 9.1%, Noir 7.1%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Word Game 16.1%, Crime 14%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%

Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Crime 22.4%, Gore 22%, Mystery 12.7%, Violent 6.9%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 21.2%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%

NO, THANK YOU!!! is a dark, dramatic mystery hidden behind a comic veneer as all of the men in this yaoi visual novel harbor their own secrets. Uncover the mystery behind the protagonist and this bar disguising a detective agency while flirting with the guys and growing intimate with them.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 9.5%

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Detective 20.3%, Crime 19.3%, Point & Click 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Point & Click 17.6%, Visual Novel 17%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Mystery 11.1%

An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Why similar: Mystery 27.1%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Puzzle 19.1%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Indie 10.2%

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Crime 13.8%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 10.2%

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

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 20%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 10.2%

2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

Why similar: Mystery 17.7%, Detective 15.4%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Crime 12.4%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Mystery 8.6%