- #1 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 3
97% 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: Logic 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 12%, Mystery 10.3%
- #2 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 4
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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: Visual Novel 17.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Logic 17.2%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%
- #3 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 2
96% 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: Visual Novel 18.6%, Investigation 17.8%, Logic 16.5%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 8.1%
- #4 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
95% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Logic 14.1%, Mystery 7.5%
- #5 Little Locked Rooms
94% matchVery Positive89% of 139 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: Investigation 22.3%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 14.1%, Crime 13.4%
- #6 11 Years Ago
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Commodore SinapsyPub: Commodore Industries
Windows
11 Years Ago is a puzzle-solving single player adventure game made with Unreal Engine 5 and it is the final project of the Red 32 team of BigRock School.
Why similar: Investigation 31.6%, Logic 23.7%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 8%
- #7 Burden of Truth
93% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Investigation 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Crime 14.5%, Logic 10.1%, Mystery 9.9%
- #8 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VisualBagel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Visual Novel 18.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Logic 17.2%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 13.1%
- #9 Star Apprentice: Dazzling Danmaku Detective
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will-o-Works
Windows
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: Investigation 20.1%, Crime 18.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Logic 15.6%, Mystery 11.8%
- #10 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Investigation 29.5%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Logic 17%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #11 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 28.9%, Crime 21.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Mystery 14%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #12 Sticker Detective: By the Book
90% 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 26.8%, Logic 18.8%, Crime 15.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #13 ステータス確認探偵
89% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: 風切羽
Windows
Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Logic 24.7%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 21.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Adventure 7.7%
- #14 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
88% 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 25.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #15 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
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: Investigation 18.7%, Logic 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 12.7%
- #16 Detective Bloodphobia
86% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Detective Bloodphobia is a black-and-white noir visual novel with point-and-click investigations and deduction gameplay.
Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Visual Novel 23%, Logic 22.8%, Investigation 9.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #17 Rivals
86% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows
A deep and immersive narrative puzzle game.
Why similar: Investigation 47.5%, Visual Novel 29.3%, Puzzle 9.5%, Story Rich 7.8%, 2D 3.4%
- #18 Echoes of Ash
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
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: Investigation 26.3%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Crime 17.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Logic 7.5%
- #19 GENBA no Kizuna
84% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Gosatsu Visual Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Investigation 21.8%, Crime 21.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Logic 16.4%, Mystery 11.8%
- #20 Motives: The Ultimate Problem
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top detectives from all over the world are gathered to solve the ultimate world-threatening mystery. Examine clues and piece together deductions in this thrilling visual novel — a direct sequel to Methods: The Detective Competition.
Why similar: Investigation 32%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Mystery 18.9%, Cartoony 10%, Adventure 4.2%
- #21 The Missing Threads
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[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: Investigation 28.4%, Crime 20.8%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #22 Paper Perjury
82% matchVery Positive89% of 201 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: Visual Novel 20.8%, Logic 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 14.1%
- #23 Demons' Timeline
80% matchVery Positive99% of 221 reviews2026
Dev: DigitalCats
Windows
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Investigation 23.1%, Logic 16.5%, Mystery 16%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Crime 11.8%
- #24 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
82% matchVery Positive100% of 78 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: Investigation 25.8%, Crime 18.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 13.9%, Logic 10.4%
- #25 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CorDubiumArts
Windows
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Investigation 22.8%, Logic 18.3%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #26 Orson, P.I.: Midnight at the Grand Hotel
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Abscure
Windows
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Logic 16.8%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 9.3%
- #27 Scene Investigators
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Investigation 29.7%, Crime 22.2%, Logic 20%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #28 A Case of Fraud
77% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Investigation 28.7%, Crime 21.3%, Logic 18.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #29 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
78% 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: Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 20.3%, Logic 18.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #30 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
79% 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: Investigation 25.4%, Crime 20.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Logic 15.2%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #31 Mohism: Battle of Words
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 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: Investigation 23.3%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Crime 18.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #32 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
75% matchVery Positive88% of 4,237 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.6 hrsMean: 54.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 26.9%, Investigation 26.3%, Crime 19.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 6.1%
- #33 The Detective's Apprentice
76% 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: Investigation 32.4%, Logic 16.7%, Mystery 16.6%, Crime 13%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #34 Mystery of the Malign
75% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 30.8%, Mystery 21.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Crime 9.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #35 The Silver Case
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,129 reviews2016
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Investigation 23.4%, Crime 22.1%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Funny 6.3%
- #36 Pixel P.I.
74% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Crischu
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this detective game you will write your own questions and deductions. Use your detective skills to solve these cases and the mystery of your forgotten memories in the way.
Why similar: Investigation 22.1%, Crime 21.8%, Logic 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%
- #37 夜明けの影法師
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Neet Games
Windows
雪山ペンションで起こる殺人事件を阻止するため、 聞き込みとパソコンで情報整理するマルチエンドミステリーADV『夜明けの影法師』!
Why similar: Logic 21.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Mystery 16%, Crime 11.3%, Investigation 9.8%
- #38 Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''
76% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: ゆしま
Windows · Mac
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 35.3%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Cartoony 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%
- #39 Trials of Innocence
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,658 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Investigation 19%, Crime 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Logic 14.2%, Mystery 12.2%
- #40 Detective Hindsight
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Investigation 29.3%, Mystery 18.5%, Logic 15.8%, Crime 10.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #41 Twin Mind: Ghost Hunter Collector's Edition
73% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Can the twin detectives solve a new case? You are the only one who can help them catch the killer. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Investigation 19.1%, Crime 18.6%, Logic 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Mystery 10.9%
- #42 Deep Focus
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Investigation 34.3%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 17.9%, Cartoony 7.5%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #43 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
71% 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: Investigation 21.7%, Crime 18.9%, Logic 15.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #44 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
73% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 26.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #45 Tokyo Detectives
72% matchMixed69% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Investigation 30.3%, Crime 24.2%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 3.8%
- #46 Mystery Island:Missing Amy
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: TAPROMANCE
Windows
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Mystery 14%, Crime 13.8%, Logic 11.9%
- #47 Ketamina
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: DTOM Games
Windows
"Ketamine" is a First-Person game in which you need to uncover why you woke up without any memory in an apparently unremarkable apartment, until you discover the secrets of the resident and consider whether you really want to stay or leave.
Why similar: Investigation 36.5%, Logic 28.4%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 15%, Indie 4.2%
- #48 Crime O'Clock
69% matchMixed69% of 505 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 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: Investigation 25%, Crime 21.1%, Logic 16%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #49 Detective Grimoire
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 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: Visual Novel 19.4%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #50 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Investigation 29.7%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Logic 15%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #51 Man of Nollyn
67% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Investigation 28.2%, Crime 24.3%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #52 CRASH: Autodrive
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Nightcap
Windows
When your self-driving Autocab kills a cyclist in this murder mystery visual novel, it's up to you as Emily Knight to talk with fellow passengers and use the clues you find to contradict their lies as you unravel how you ALL could possibly know the victim and have a motive for murder - even the car!
Why similar: Investigation 24.8%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Crime 13.7%, Adventure 5.6%
- #53 로스팅 리포트: 대학 교수 살인사건
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: 유진게임즈
Windows
Limited time, clear reasoning! A mystery game to find out the truth about the murder of a university professor.
Why similar: Investigation 30.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Logic 16.7%, Cartoony 10.1%, Mystery 8.9%
- #54 Just in Crime
68% matchNo user reviews2027
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: Investigation 26.4%, Logic 22%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Funny 7.4%
- #55 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
68% matchVery Positive96% of 102 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: Crime 20.7%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Funny 7.8%
- #56 Locator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empty Exhibit
Windows
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Investigation 27.9%, Crime 18.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Logic 15.7%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #57 Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Investigation 19.4%, Crime 18.9%, Logic 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 10.3%
- #58 Methods: The Detective Competition
67% matchVery Positive91% of 717 reviews2020
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Why similar: Investigation 22.5%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Cartoony 6.9%
- #59 The House Dreams Along With Them
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jeffrey NordinPub: Caranthos Mori Games
Windows
The House Dreams Along With Them is a first person puzzle adventure with an emphasis on interactivity and logic. Sleep and dream in the rooms of a mysterious house. Solve the puzzles to make the dreams real and take a step towards the enigmatic reification of night.
Why similar: Investigation 24.6%, Logic 23.8%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 9.8%
- #60 Detective Fantasia DX
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Teo Chhim
Windows · Mac
A corpse has been found on the beach! Explore a summery island to gather clues and uncover the truth in this mystery game, Detective Fantasia DX!
Why similar: Investigation 22%, Crime 20.7%, Logic 19%, Mystery 11.6%, Cartoony 7%