Games Like Ronin Detective

An exploration adventure set in St. Dorothia Academy, a magical educational institution hidden deep within a forest. A story that begins with an encounter with a girl named Lulunya, and unfolds through mysterious phenomena and dream worlds.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Adventure 17%, Exploration 7.8%

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: Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Detective 14.6%, Point & Click 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%

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 19.8%, Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Anime 9.3%

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 20.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Detective 14.3%, Point & Click 13.6%, Adventure 8.8%

"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.1%, Detective 21.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Crime 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%

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: Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 17.4%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%

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: Point & Click 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Detective 14.1%, Crime 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%

The long awaited new adventure by James Peris, after No License, No Control, Much more of everything! A point-and-click adventure with adult humor and a touch of hooliganism. Totally open gameplay and non-linear puzzles.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Detective 12%, Cartoony 11.4%

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: Point & Click 20.3%, Crime 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Detective 14.5%, Adventure 9.9%

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Detective 17.7%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 8.7%

Goofy girl with godlike powers may or may not destroy the universe by saving your pet. A comedy puzzle-adventure game for the Game Boy and your computer.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Minimalist 10.3%, Anime 10.3%

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 16.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Detective 13.7%, Anime 9.3%

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Adventure 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16%, Anime 14.4%, Exploration 11.7%

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Crime 14%, Point & Click 11.8%, Anime 9.9%

Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Crime 20.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Detective 11.9%, Mystery 6.7%

A classic point-and-click adventure game full of puzzles and humor!

Why similar: Point & Click 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Detective 12.8%, Crime 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%

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 17.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Detective 12.2%, Anime 11.5%, Adventure 10.3%

An egocentric Boss is desperate to save his company from collapse. However, he is forced to save the whole city from an impending disaster.

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Detective 10.6%, Point & Click 9.6%, Comedy 8.2%, Cartoony 8.2%

Discover the youth of a legend - Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in 'Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief', an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Crime 17.3%, Detective 12.4%, Adventure 11.2%

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Adventure 27.2%, Comedy 15.5%, Detective 15%

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 16.7%, Point & Click 15.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Cartoony 10.2%, Anime 10.2%

Who Made This is a fun, light and easy-to-play click and point investigation game. Put your detective skills to the test by walking around the city and visiting various places, collecting the information you need to solve the cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Crime 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Detective 11.9%

Face the fearsome "Withering Curse"! Dive deep into the ample bosom of truth! Rewrite your own history on this Erotic Horror adventure! When you and your classmates find yourselves trapped in a mist shrouded island Only you can save them from a grim -and often lewd- fate.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 14.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Comedy 9.9%

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

Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Point & Click 13.1%, Anime 12.6%

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: Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 16.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Crime 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.5%

A mystery adventure which is solved by using two visual features: Live Action and Illustrations.

Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Detective 20.7%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 9.7%

This is the story of the time when narcotics impair the brain; the time when a father’s hallucination becomes the dawn of his family’s demise by slicing them into pieces for a sin they have not committed; the time when revenge is the only reason to live.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Crime 29.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Mystery 11%, Indie 2.3%

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: Visual Novel 23.1%, Adventure 20%, Crime 17.4%, Detective 13.9%, Anime 13.8%

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 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Detective 16.5%, Anime 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%

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: Visual Novel 20.5%, Detective 16.8%, Crime 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Anime 10.4%

舞台は廃校。記憶喪失の少年と、「モノ」を自身に宿すことができる「モノマネ」の力を持つ少女。 校舎内のあらゆる「モノ」と会話してモノだけが知っている情報を聞き出し、失われた記憶を取り戻そう！

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Adventure 25.9%, Anime 15.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Mystery 11.5%

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 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Point & Click 10.6%, Comedy 10.1%, Cartoony 9%

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: Visual Novel 23.1%, Detective 18.1%, Crime 16%, Adventure 13.2%, Anime 11.4%

You are Damien Hunt, a junior detective of the Crownston City Police Department. Together with your partner, you are to investigate criminal activities around the city.

Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Point & Click 18.9%, Adventure 16.2%, RPG 9.8%

A cyberpunk detective visual novel where you investigate a hidden signal beneath the city, dive into a digital underworld, and make no-win decisions the game remembers all the way to one of four endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Minimalist 11.3%, Anime 10.1%

Walter Jones, a billionaire had planned on opening up a resort for the rich and famous, but was killed before his dream could be achieved. It's up to Detective Jack Norm to crack the case by interviewing the people on Sinking Island to get valuable clues. A game from Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Adventure 32.5%, Detective 18%, Mystery 9.8%

A combat-free, casual exploration RPG. Play as a single mother exploring a town, talking to NPCs, and solving their troubles to gather "Faith" and save your comatose son. Enjoy over 190 story events, diverse outfit CGs, and a unique "Inner Thoughts" system to hear inner thoughts and get hints.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Adventure 14.4%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 10.6%

A trashy late-night variety show hosted by a self-proclaimed film director with shaved ice on his head. A burnt-out worker meets a carefree college girl on a grey beach, adults relearn their lost youth at a reskilling school, and four hopeless university guys chase love in vain.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Adventure 26.9%, Exploration 14.9%, Comedy 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%

When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.9%, Adventure 32%, Detective 12.6%, Mystery 7.5%

Experience a fictional Japanese radio show as a visual novel. Two mismatched hosts — a self-proclaimed film director and an energetic DJ — celebrate life's small victories. Features original music, sound effects, and witty social commentary wrapped in comedy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Adventure 26.5%, Exploration 15%, Comedy 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%

A laid-back visual novel styled as a radio show. Self-proclaimed filmmaker Blue Hawaii Aniki hosts his second session with veteran FM DJ Cathy Kohori. This episode features the "Imo-Holy Training" — seven new recruits dig up each other's best memories in a sweet potato field. A warm, offbeat story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Adventure 26.9%, Exploration 14.9%, Comedy 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%

The Cadillac of video games. Detectivez is a comedy visual novel video game.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.1%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Comedy 19.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 2.3%

A thrilling love story unfolds in a majestic Parisian opera house.

Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Adventure 16.7%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 8.2%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Crime 18.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Detective 15.1%, Mystery 9.3%

What is your subconscious mind trying to tell you when you are mindlessly drawing on a piece of paper? Maybe someone trapped there, in a dark, damp basement and yes, screaming for help and trying to break out?

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Adventure 24.6%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Exploration 10.1%, RPG 9.4%

Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.5%, Crime 18.2%, Detective 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Anime 8.8%

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 20.3%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Crime 19.5%, Point & Click 9.9%, Mystery 8.7%

A 2D Point and Click Adventure in Pixel Art

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Adventure 21.5%, Crime 16.6%, Detective 14.5%, Comedy 9.3%

Amazing Joe's Journey is a simple point & click browser game. A main character is Joe who landed in forest on his flying carpet and wants to find a treasure. It's placed at an island and Joe needs a boat.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Adventure 19.9%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Detective 11.1%

The Mask of Agnosia is a surreal 3D narrative RPG. Navigate and map a shifting network of waterways to recover a boat keeper’s memories. Solve matching puzzles to reveal a fallen kingdom, confront specters of time, and collect sacred masks to rebuild an ancient tower before the light fades.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Minimalist 11.8%, Exploration 10.7%

A Victorian mystery in striking 1-bit ink, where the world's only colour is a single scarlet thread. Solve authentic Victorian parlour puzzles, uncover conflicting testimonies, and follow the red through a house where everyone has something to hide.

Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Adventure 19.7%, Crime 17%, Minimalist 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

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 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Detective 15.8%, Anime 11.1%, Point & Click 9.7%

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: Visual Novel 18.1%, Detective 18.1%, Point & Click 15.9%, Crime 14.3%, Adventure 9.2%

The consul has been brutally murdered and you are the quaestor, a detective who must find the murderer! Interrogate suspects in this challenging, yet lively, dialogue-based adventure. Become a detective of days-old in this Ancient Roman Whodunit Tale.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Minimalist 12.3%, Detective 12.1%, Adventure 12.1%

多条故事线，高智商烧脑反转型剧情类RPG游戏，线索伏笔众多。

Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 14.3%, Adventure 10.6%

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 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Detective 16.3%, Anime 12.4%, Adventure 8.7%

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 21.2%, Comedy 14.9%, Detective 12.2%, Mystery 6.2%

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: Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Detective 15.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Anime 9.6%

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: Visual Novel 19.7%, Detective 18.6%, Anime 14.5%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 9.1%

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: Point & Click 22.1%, Crime 21%, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Adventure 9.3%