60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Story Rich, Mystery, Investigation.
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?
Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
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!
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 21.8%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
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 24.3%, Crime 17.2%, Detective 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 13.3%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Detective 16%, Crime 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11%
[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 23.2%, Detective 20.9%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.7%
A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.
Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Crime 18.4%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
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 15.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Crime 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 11%
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 18.4%, Detective 18.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 12.3%
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: Investigation 20.6%, Detective 19.5%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 12.3%
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: Investigation 21.4%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Crime 16.1%, Story Rich 8.1%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Investigation 20.7%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 16.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%
An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
Why similar: Investigation 14.2%, Detective 13.7%, Crime 12.9%, Supernatural 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Investigation 14.1%, Crime 13.3%, Detective 13%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Detective 16.4%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 7.6%
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: Investigation 19.9%, Detective 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Crime 11.3%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Detective 21%, Crime 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 13.2%
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: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
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 20.3%, Detective 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%
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: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 13.4%
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: Detective 17%, Investigation 14.4%, Crime 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%
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: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 15.2%
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 22.8%, Detective 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 12.5%
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: Investigation 20.8%, Detective 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Detective 19.4%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 10.5%, RPG 10.2%
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Investigation 16.5%, Crime 15.9%, Detective 15.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Exploration 5.7%
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: Investigation 22.6%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 9.9%
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: Investigation 25.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 5.6%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 10.4%
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 18.6%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%
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 25.3%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 12%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
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: Investigation 19.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Mystery 14%, Detective 13.1%
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 27.3%, Detective 24.5%, Mystery 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
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 19.1%, Crime 17.7%, Detective 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%
Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Investigation 24.8%, Detective 23%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 8.3%
You make every interaction with her feel like coincidence. You know her far more than she could ever imagine. But you don't seem to realize, a butterfliy don't usually fly into the net on their own.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.8%, Investigation 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 13.7%
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 15%, Investigation 14.4%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%
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: Investigation 23.1%, Visual Novel 22%, Mystery 15.9%, Crime 15.1%, Story Rich 6.3%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Detective 21.4%, Crime 18.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Investigation 18.4%, Detective 17.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%
Do you believe that parallel worlds really exist? An ordinary college student, Chen Chou, wakes up one day to find himself transported aboard a space research vessel. The strangers on the ship all claim to know him. Could it be that he has crossed over into a parallel world...
Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 20.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Visual Novel 7.9%
Talk Insomnia is a visual novel that blends suspenseful weird tales with mixology. You play as Ming, a bookstore staff member who prepares drinks for guests during the day and delves into their stories at night. With the warmth of a single drink, you draw out the secrets buried deep in their hearts.
Why similar: Investigation 14.8%, Detective 14.4%, Supernatural 14%, Mystery 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Crime 13.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Detective 11.3%
The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Supernatural 18.5%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%
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 17.7%, Crime 14.6%, Detective 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Mystery 10.7%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Investigation 14.9%, Detective 14.7%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%
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 25.7%, Investigation 24%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Detective 20%, Mystery 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Why similar: Investigation 17.7%, Detective 14.9%, Crime 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11.2%
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: Investigation 20.9%, Crime 17.9%, Detective 16%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 13%
This is an AVG game that involves reasoning and decryption. He Zhou has 7 different personalities, which alternate seven days a week. Players will play as a detective and deduce the truth behind the horrifying cases surrounding He Zhou through the diary he left behind.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Mystery 14.3%
Inspired by Danganronpa and Ace Attorney series, Final Frame is a murder mystery Visual Novel set in modern Japan.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Crime 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Supernatural 10%, Detective 9.8%
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 22.3%, Crime 15.4%, Detective 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
An adventure visual novel following an unlucky trio who find themselves hunting monsters for the powerful being known as Kurokami-sama.
Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, Supernatural 20%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 8%
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 19.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Crime 10.4%
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: Crime 18%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Detective 15.4%, Mystery 10.4%
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: Investigation 17.2%, Crime 17%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Detective 15%
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: Investigation 19.8%, Crime 19%, Detective 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 20.4%, Mystery 15.9%, Investigation 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7%
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: Investigation 18.7%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 14.1%
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 29.1%, Investigation 28.3%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%
