- #1 Court, Connect, Capture
97% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Night Stroll Studio
Windows
Court, Connect, Capture is a short mystery and romance visual novel in a fantasy setting that occurs differently with every play through. Make connections, romantic and deductive, in conversations allowing you to capture hearts... and spies!
Why similar: Social Deduction 46.5% ★, Investigation 16.8%, Detective 15.6%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%
- #2 Meowstery Wisp
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DMT GAMES
Windows · Mac
A multiplayer social deduction and investigation game where players gather clues, debate, and manipulate trust to resolve a mystery; with no elimination until the big finale.
Why similar: Social Deduction 46.6% ★, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9%, Puzzle 4.1%
- #3 Rotten Chamber
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cetin Games
Windows · Mac
A single-player logic puzzle disguised as social deduction. Read the claims of a corrupt city council, catch the liars and arrest them, but every wrong call brings you closer to losing it all.
Why similar: Social Deduction 48.8% ★, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Crime 11.2%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #4 4 Penny Coffins
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Other Ocean InteractivePub: Other Ocean Group
Windows
In 4 Penny Coffins, up to 8 players hunt a hidden murderer through lies, shifting alibis, and hard evidence in our online multiplayer mode. This social investigation game also includes a solo mode for those brave enough to face the fog alone.
Why similar: Social Deduction 45.7% ★, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 11.8%, First-Person 2.4%
- #5 3DMurderMystery TheAshenYou
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ぐだぐだぶとん
Windows · Mac
"The Ashen you" is a 3D murder mystery for four players. Set in a French manor in the 18th century, a mysterious case of death by fire has occurred. Relive the suspects' memories, explore the manor to gather evidence, and work together to uncover the culprit through discussion.
Why similar: Social Deduction 58.7% ★, Detective 14%, Investigation 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.5%, Adventure 2.8%
- #6 Deadly Trick
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Finalblow Co.
Windows
Deadly Trick is a social deduction game playable with up to 8 players. Survive the death game unfolding at school under the name "Special Class." Depending on the situation or your own choices, you could become the White or the Shadow! Cooperate… or betray.
Why similar: Social Deduction 53.2% ★, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #7 Crime City Center
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MEHMET SIDAR
Windows
Unarmed Criminals try to complete illegal missions by blending in with NPCs, while the Police hunt them down with limited ammo and radars. Watch out: Criminals must stay hidden, while the Police must make every shot count. If the Police run out of ammo, they lose the game! This is Crime City!
Why similar: Social Deduction 55.1% ★, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Crime 10%, Dialogue Heavy 5.3%
- #8 Becut - An Impostor Game
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Garbure
Windows
Dive into this social deduction party game for 4 to 12 players. Collaborate to prepare the ogre's feast and identify the traitors hiding among you. Your sense of direction and memory will be key assets to avoid getting lost in this randomly generated castle.
Why similar: Social Deduction 54.4% ★, Investigation 17.3%, Comedy 8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Family Friendly 5%
- #9 UNKNOWN FACES
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Nerux Studio
Windows
UNKNOWN FACES is a 6–15 player multiplayer social deduction game inspired by the Mafia party game, reimagined with darker themes and deeper strategy. Lies, manipulation, and betrayal fuel every round as players deceive, outsmart, and expose one another in a fight for survival.
Why similar: Social Deduction 52.6% ★, Detective 13.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 9.2%, Casual 3.4%
- #10 Traitor
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ankarabyte Studios
Windows
Traitor is a multiplayer social thriller based on suspicion and strategy. Players assume roles, gain trust, cooperate... until someone betrays them. In each round, one is the secret killer and the others try to survive. Observe, interrogate, gather evidence and uncover the real killer.
Why similar: Social Deduction 51.6% ★, Detective 20%, Crime 13.8%, Hidden Object 6.3%, First-Person 2.9%
- #11 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
90% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Comedy 15.8%, Crime 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%
- #12 It Was You
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snowfall Games
Windows
A multiplayer murder mystery party for up to 12 players. Assume the role of Detective or Killer and use tools to uncover—or manipulate—evidence. Murder, investigate, discuss and deceive. Put your true-crime-solving skills to the test, or see if you are capable of cold-blooded murder.
Why similar: Social Deduction 53.1% ★, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 18.1%, Crime 6.4%, First-Person 3.4%
- #13 WOLFOUT
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Axella Games
Windows
A Wild West social deduction game. You and your gang of outlaw coyotes have one goal: crack safes, rob the bank, and loot the saloon before time runs out. But some of you are secretly sheriffs. Same look, same gang - opposite mission.
Why similar: Social Deduction 49.6% ★, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Puzzle 4.7%
- #14 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 19.6%, Crime 17.9%, Comedy 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%
- #15 ESPIONAGE: Mafia Evolved
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Another Time
Windows
A free-to-play Single-and-Multiplayer social deduction game in which role-based play rewards those who rely on strategy and their creative instincts. Also features full cross-play, cross-progression, and a story-rich experience. Supports up to 8 players with any combination of humans and AI.
Why similar: Social Deduction 50.1% ★, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Crime 7.5%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #16 Hunt Up!
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythlore Studios
Windows
A social deduction game playable with 4–10 players. While the Witch tries to survive, the Judge attempts to hunt her down. Use your persuasion skills, mislead your opponents, and become the winning side.
Why similar: Social Deduction 61.3% ★, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Comedy 5.9%, Investigation 5.1%, Casual 4.6%
- #17 DETECTIVE - Stella Porta case
86% matchMixed61% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case, puts you in the shoes of a detective who investigates three strange disappearances. In all cases there is a contract signed by the disappeared, that contract is from an organization called "Stella Porta".
Why similar: Social Deduction 43.2% ★, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 17%, Crime 15.2%, Casual 2.4%
- #18 LOCKDOWN Protocol
83% matchVery Positive86% of 19,210 reviews2025
Dev: Mirage Creative Lab
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, playable up to 16 players. While most players will cooperate to complete objectives to ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try their best to stop them at all cost, without being caught.
Why similar: Social Deduction 58% ★, Investigation 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Puzzle 4.9%, First-Person 3.3%
- #19 Gwarf
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun For All
Windows
Gnome or Dwarf ? Either way you're a GWARF ! Collaborate and betray your friends in this social deduction game. Mine, collect ores and vote the traitors out. Also watch out for the saboteur who will try to ruin the expedition !
Why similar: Social Deduction 51.8% ★, Investigation 19.1%, Detective 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 4%, Funny 2.7%
- #20 Detective Grimoire
84% 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: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Crime 14.2%, Comedy 11.4%
- #21 MindHunt
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: patrikwet
Windows
MindHunt is a solo/multiplayer detective like game (1-10 players), where you as an agent try to find out which androids are infected in order to shut them down! Well, if you are the infected one, you better blend with other androids and complete all tasks necessary!
Why similar: Social Deduction 53.6% ★, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Family Friendly 4.3%, Casual 2.6%
- #22 77p egg: Cubicle 77
81% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: 77p Studios
Windows
You are trapped in the endless toilet dimension or something. Observe your surroundings carefully to get back to your wife and finish your lunch.
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Comedy 15.9%, Parody 15.6% ★, Surreal 13.8%, Hidden Object 11.8%
- #23 Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
82% 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: Detective 23.8%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 15.6%, Comedy 9.9%
- #24 Tiny Takedowns
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ochsii
Windows · Linux
The Rebels thought they had their shrinking weapon under control, until the Spies turned it against them! Uncover the Spies or cause chaos as a Rebel in Tiny Takedowns! With unique skills and chaotic rounds, every match offers a fresh and thrilling experience.
Why similar: Social Deduction 60.8% ★, Comedy 12.1%, Detective 10.8%, Puzzle 6.6%, Funny 3.7%
- #25 Territory of traitors
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameRED indie
Windows
"Traitors of Territory" is a social deduction game (5-12 players). Eliminate your target, but remember that everyone is a traitor. In the end, only one will remain.
Why similar: Social Deduction 55.6% ★, Detective 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Investigation 9%, First-Person 4.1%
- #26 Station: ZERO
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: stationzerogamedev
Windows
In the heart of the Arctic, one of you is a cursed "Shifter." Complete objectives, solve puzzles, and manage your heat to survive—but the Shifter is always hunting. Even if you kill it, the curse finds a new host. It could be anyone. In Station: ZERO, trusting your friends is a death sentence.
Why similar: Social Deduction 59.1% ★, Investigation 21.5%, Detective 13.1%, First-Person 2.7%, Indie 1.9%
- #27 Alibi
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eclipsel
Windows
Innocent, Murderer, or Sheriff everyone has an alibi. No one trusts anyone.
Why similar: Social Deduction 50.2% ★, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Crime 12.2%, Hidden Object 6.9%
- #28 Baobabs Mausoleum Grindhouse Edition - Country of Woods and Creepy Tales
80% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Celery Emblem™
Windows · Mac
CONTAINS ALL EPISODES! Follow Watracio Walpurgis, our fresh eggplant FBI agent, in this arc of three chapters that unifies the universe of Celery Emblem’s Jacob Jazz on the ultimate Baobabs Masoleum Grindhouse Edition.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 16.2%, Surreal 15.6%, Comedy 12.3%
- #29 The Detective's Apprentice
78% 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: Detective 37.8%, Investigation 30.4%, Crime 10.9%, Puzzle 9%, Dialogue Heavy 7%
- #30 Vanova's Stories
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Madgik Yarn Studio
Windows
With your friends, play as extravagant detectives in this wacky Point & Click game to solve the mystery behind multiple crimes. Will you manage to gather the clues that only you can find and share them with your team to accuse the right suspect?
Why similar: Social Deduction 41% ★, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Hidden Object 6.7%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #31 Mohism: Battle of Words
77% 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: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 22.3%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Crime 15.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #32 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
77% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
Windows
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: Detective 28.5%, Crime 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Comedy 12.8%, Memes 10.9%
- #33 The Wrong Ones
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AmberLeaf Games
Windows
The Wrong Ones is a single-player social deduction game where you study characters dialogue, detect contradictions, and uncover Skinwalkers hiding in plain sight. Analyze each claim carefully and decide who can be trusted before making your final accusation.
Why similar: Social Deduction 64.8% ★, Investigation 17.4%, Puzzle 6.8%, Procedural Generation 4.8%, Strategy 3.1%
- #34 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
76% matchVery Positive89% of 7,792 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 46.9%, Investigation 22.7%, Crime 18.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Adventure 2.7%
- #35 The Marsh Manor Mystery
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: castergrams
Windows · Mac
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Investigation 33.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Casual 8.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #36 Detective Simulator
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Investigation 24.1%, Crime 17.3%, Casual 4.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #37 Deep Dark Space
74% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Just Making Games
Windows
Deep Dark Space is a 4-player online co-op horror experience set in space. Explore abandoned stations, gather clues, and uncover the monster lurking in the dark. Trust no one — paranoia runs high as hidden betrayals threaten your survival.
Why similar: Social Deduction 52.8% ★, Investigation 20.5%, Detective 20.4%, Puzzle 4.3%, Adventure 1%
- #38 Crime O'Clock
73% matchMixed69% of 502 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: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 22.5%, Crime 17%, Comedy 11.4%, Hidden Object 9.3%
- #39 Whatta Frogs?
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sinking Codfish Studios
Windows
Trick up to 5 amphibian friends into choosing the wrong box and trump over them in this social deduction multiplayer game!
Why similar: Social Deduction 60.8% ★, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Comedy 11.5%, First-Person 4.6%, Funny 2.5%
- #40 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
74% 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 25.1%, Detective 23%, Crime 18.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, Dialogue Heavy 6.8%
- #41 Suspicious
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Suspicious
Windows
An online party game of teamwork and deception for up to 8 players, with full VR support for increased immersion. Experience incredible stories unfold as you and your friends discover who is the killer!
Why similar: Social Deduction 58.6% ★, Investigation 18.6%, Crime 10.5%, Funny 3%, Indie 2.3%
- #42 Among Paws
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HOGO Games
Windows
🎮 “Who stole the fish? Guess wrong and the thief feasts, guess right and you grow your belly!” A cozy yet suspicious 4–8 player party game where sneaky cats steal fish at night and accuse each other in the morning.
Why similar: Social Deduction 68.5% ★, Investigation 23.2%, Casual 3.9%, First-Person 1.7%, Family Friendly 1.5%
- #43 Hodgepodge Hunch
71% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: uraconPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows · Mac
Hodgepodge Hunch is a who-done-it game where everyone chips in to make a hotpot dish. Collaborate with your buddies to collect ingredients in the dungeons and whip up a delicious feast. There's just one problem... A backstabber may be lurking among you who'll throw your dinner plans awry...
Why similar: Social Deduction 62.4% ★, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Funny 3.5%, Casual 1.7%
- #44 StealthTag
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: SandWaveDev
Windows
Battle up to four friends in this hide-and-seek style game of deception. Blend in, hunt your target, and strike—all while outplaying your pursuer.
Why similar: Social Deduction 73.8% ★, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 9%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 1.2%
- #45 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: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Comedy 13.5%
- #46 Book Travelers: A Victorian Story Collector's Edition
72% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
As head librarian takes a strange turn when novelist Charlotte Brontë herself magically appears to ask for your help! Someone’s going into famous stories and changing them, threatening the worlds and characters inside. Can you travel into your favorite novels to stop a dangerous vigilante in time?
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 23.4%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 7.9%
- #47 BABKA-TERROR
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ST Sinovar
Windows
You are a real estate agent whose job is to determine which elderly woman is an ordinary seller and which one is a scammer granny.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 26.3%, Comedy 12.7%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%
- #48 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 883 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 45.9%, Investigation 34.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 3.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #49 Kangaroo Court
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludus Laabs Inc.
Windows
Kangaroo Court is a chaotic, satirical courtroom simulator for 4-40 players. Play as Judge, Defendant, Prosecutor, or Defense Lawyer, with roles like Jury, News Crew, Police, and more. Defend or incriminate the defendant, vote, and decide their fate based on their crimes!
Why similar: Social Deduction 55.3% ★, Investigation 20.7%, Comedy 8.7%, Dialogue Heavy 7.2%, Casual 3%
- #50 Killer: Infected One of Us
70% matchMixed50% of 259 reviews2021
Dev: DreamTeamGamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is a casual online first-person game for 4-10 players in which you have to identify the infected and cured him or be infected and infect everyone!
Why similar: Social Deduction 51% ★, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 18%, Puzzle 6%, First-Person 3.8%
- #51 Sincognito
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Knockback Games
Windows
An social deduction investigation horror game where one of you is secretly possessed by a Deadly Sin. Use stealth and proximity chat to cooperate or deceive as you gather clues and compare findings to deduce which Sin is haunting the castle.
Why similar: Social Deduction 41.2% ★, Detective 21.9%, Investigation 20.5%, Crime 12.7%, Strategy 2.1%
- #52 Castle of Blackwater
67% matchVery Positive91% of 179 reviews2025
Dev: Castle of Blackwater
Windows · Mac
Castle of Blackwater is a 2D, action-packed, social deduction game with a magical twist. In this intense game of trust and betrayal, up to 10 strangers are trapped in a castle of danger and deception, with a mission to complete tasks and escape with their lives.
Why similar: Social Deduction 53.3% ★, Detective 21.5%, Comedy 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%, Funny 3.4%
- #53 Grim Tales: The Time Traveler Collector's Edition
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Anna Gray is on her way to a family barbeque when disaster strikes! After nearly dying in a car crash, she discovers someone has murdered her niece and nephew and intends to destroy the entire Gray Family. Use your powers to travel back and time and right the killer’s wrongs.
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 23.4%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 7.9%
- #54 Dance Dance Detective
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Investigation 27.9%, Comedy 13.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Dialogue Heavy 7%
- #55 Tangle Tower
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,064 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.8%, Crime 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Investigation 11.1%, Comedy 10.5%
- #56 MayDay MayDie
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crixel Games
Windows
A first-person social deduction game of real-time action and betrayal up to 8 players. Passengers rush to complete tasks and survive violent turbulence to land a luxury airliner, while hidden hijackers secretly drain the plane's health to crash it. No voting, just pure paranoia.
Why similar: Social Deduction 54.6% ★, Investigation 18%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Puzzle 5.7%, First-Person 3.6%
- #57 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Interactales
Windows · Mac
Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Investigation 23%, Comedy 20.5%, Puzzle 7.4%, Funny 4.7%
- #58 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
67% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: Cave Monsters
Windows · Mac · Linux
It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 21.1%, Crime 18.3%, Surreal 15.3%, Comedy 7.3%
- #59 Eat the Rich: Greed Games
65% matchPositive97% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Maccima GamesPub: Monstronauts
Windows
Vote the competition out in this party game of alliances, betrayals and secret advantages! Eat the Rich is a social deception game inspired by the TV show Survivor for up to 10 players.
Why similar: Social Deduction 53.8% ★, Comedy 12.7%, Crime 11.9%, Memes 9.1%, Parody 6.8% ★
- #60 Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies
64% matchVery Positive92% of 8,784 reviews2024
Dev: Striped Panda Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In "Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies," play as a Manager, Specialist, or Slacker in an office setting. Slackers blend in, mimicking Specialists to avoid the Manager's suspicion. Uncover or cause deception to win.
Why similar: Social Deduction 72.5% ★, Comedy 15.4%, First-Person 5.1%, Casual 3.9%, Strategy 1.8%