- #1 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 1
97% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: White Tophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
The first 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 18.1%, Logic 17.2%, Investigation 17%, Crime 13.4%, Mystery 11.9%
- #2 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 3
96% 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: Visual Novel 18.2%, Logic 17.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 12.1%
- #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 18.8%, Logic 15.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 9.6%
- #4 Samuel Prince Attorney at Law Chapter 5
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WhiteTophat
Windows · Mac · Linux
The fifth 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 21.4%, Logic 11.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%
- #5 Curtain Call in Flames
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gamescun
Windows
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: Investigation 18.8%, Crime 18.3%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Logic 9%
- #6 ステータス確認探偵
94% matchVery Positive96% of 96 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: Mystery 23.8%, Logic 22.5%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Investigation 14.2%, Adventure 10.1%
- #7 Paper Perjury
93% matchVery Positive89% of 235 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: Investigation 19.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Logic 12.5%
- #8 Little Locked Rooms
92% matchVery Positive87% of 150 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: Visual Novel 19.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Crime 13.3%, Logic 13.2%
- #9 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
91% 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 21.2%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 17%, Crime 16%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #10 Burden of Truth
91% matchPositive100% of 20 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 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Logic 9.4%
- #11 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
90% 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 18.5%, Logic 16.1%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Investigation 15%
- #12 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV: "Sacred Feathers"
89% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Tanuki-sama Studios
Windows · Linux
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 19.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Logic 13.6%, Mystery 9%
- #13 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,875 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 32.7 hrsMean: 35.9 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 24.8%, Crime 21.3%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #14 Detective Bloodphobia
88% matchPositive100% of 55 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 26.1%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Logic 21.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Investigation 7.6%
- #15 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,235 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
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: Visual Novel 16.5%, Logic 16.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Crime 13.8%
- #16 Star Apprentice: Dazzling Danmaku Detective
87% 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: Crime 18.6%, Investigation 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Logic 14.9%, Mystery 13.9%
- #17 Mohism: Battle of Words
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 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: Visual Novel 23.1%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 18%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #18 Motives: The Ultimate Problem
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
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: Visual Novel 28.3%, Investigation 27.1%, Mystery 21.8%, Cartoony 9.2%, Adventure 5.7%
- #19 Demons' Timeline
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,164 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 19.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Logic 15.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Crime 11.2%
- #20 The Missing Threads
84% 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 24%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 17.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #21 Echoes of Ash
84% 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 22.6%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Crime 17.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #22 Sticker Detective: By the Book
82% matchNo user reviews
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 23.6%, Logic 18.3%, Mystery 16.5%, Crime 15.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #23 11 Years Ago
82% 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 28%, Logic 23.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Crime 14.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #24 GENBA no Kizuna
81% matchPositive86% of 22 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: Crime 21.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Logic 15.5%, Mystery 13.7%
- #25 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
81% matchNo user reviews2026
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 25.1%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Logic 17.2%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #26 Orson, P.I.: Midnight at the Grand Hotel
80% 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 19.3%, Logic 15.8%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 10.9%
- #27 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
79% 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: Mystery 23.4%, Investigation 21.7%, Logic 17.1%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Adventure 9.8%
- #28 Aaron Drake: Ace Detective
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fullmetal Typist
Windows
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 19.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Logic 13.3%
- #29 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
77% matchVery Positive88% of 4,492 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.7 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.2%, Investigation 22.4%, Crime 18%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 8%
- #30 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
78% 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 22.5%, Crime 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Mystery 16.5%, Logic 10%
- #31 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
77% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Visual Novel 27.2%, Investigation 27.1%, Logic 17.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #32 Mystery of the Malign
76% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 24.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Crime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #33 Rivals
78% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows
A deep and immersive narrative puzzle game.
Why similar: Investigation 42.7%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, 2D 3.4%
- #34 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fractal Pop Games
Windows
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Crime 20.3%, Logic 15.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Adventure 8.4%
- #35 夜明けの影法師
75% 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 20%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Crime 11%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #36 LateSummer
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 黑领工作室
Windows
The story takes place in the summer of 2006. Mountain City Magazine received a mysterious photo, which led to a case of a missing actress.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #37 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
75% 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 22.2%, Crime 21.3%, Mystery 18.7%, Logic 14.7%, Adventure 5.9%
- #38 The Incident at Galley House
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,375 reviews2026
Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery. A new puzzle from the creators of The Roottrees are Dead.
Why similar: Mystery 28.5%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Logic 19.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #39 Água Suja (Nobody Dies Here)
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: B&B Studios
Windows
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 18.1%, Crime 17.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #40 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
74% matchVery Positive95% of 109 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 20.8%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #41 Scene Investigators
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,038 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 26.6%, Crime 22.9%, Logic 19.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #42 The Detective's Apprentice
72% 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 "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Investigation 27.9%, Mystery 19.5%, Logic 15.9%, Crime 13%, Adventure 7.8%
- #43 Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''
74% 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 29.8%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Cartoony 8.3%
- #44 A Case of Fraud
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 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 25%, Crime 21.4%, Logic 17.8%, Mystery 17.7%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #45 There’s No Way the Dating Sim Heroine I Liked Could Be a Murderer...?!
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: H999 Games
Windows
Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?
Why similar: Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 22.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 14.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #46 Trials of Innocence
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,812 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏Pub: Right Mind
Windows
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 18.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Logic 13.4%
- #47 探偵Rと預言者J
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NUMBER7
Windows · Mac
Gather evidence and uncover the truth through your interactions with others in this mystery adventure game about a case where past and present collide.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.6%, Mystery 26.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, 2D 4.2%
- #48 The Silver Case
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,209 reviews2016
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.4%, Investigation 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #49 Tokyo Detectives
71% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Investigation 25.4%, Crime 23.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #50 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Investigation 27.8%, Crime 20.8%, Mystery 18.9%, Logic 16.8%, Story Rich 6%
- #51 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
71% 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 26.3%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Mystery 17.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #52 Wuju Division
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MIRALIM STUDIO
Windows
A historical detective game mixing reasoning and puzzles, set during Northern Wei's early Sinicization reforms. As head of the Wuju Division, you're sent by the emperor to Pingcheng. Mysterious cases there seem unrelated but are deeply connected.
Why similar: Logic 27.5%, Investigation 24.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #53 Already Recorded The Statement
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue conia
Windows
Your statement is already on record. Search messages, social media, and your calendar for evidence. Defend your story, explain contradictions, or shift the blame. What you submit will change the investigation and the story.
Why similar: Investigation 25.6%, Logic 18.3%, Mystery 17.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #54 Deep Focus
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.
Why similar: Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 20.9%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Cartoony 7%
- #55 Twin Mind: Ghost Hunter Collector's Edition
69% matchPositive82% of 17 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: Crime 18.7%, Logic 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 12.8%
- #56 The City Knows
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaiFire
Windows
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Crime 28%, Mystery 25.1%, Logic 12.5%, Investigation 11.8%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #57 Detective Hindsight
67% 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 25.3%, Mystery 21.7%, Logic 15.1%, Crime 11%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #58 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Crime 24.6%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 17.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #59 Pixel P.I.
66% matchPositive90% of 10 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: Crime 22.5%, Investigation 19.6%, Logic 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 14.3%
- #60 Man of Nollyn
65% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Crime 24%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Story Rich 7.9%