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  1. #1 Return to Shironagasu Island
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 4,067 reviews2020
    Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Anime 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

  2. #2 The Occult Detective
    96% matchMostly Positive71% of 326 reviews2025
    Dev: Battlecry Studio
    Windows

    A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

    Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Anime 13%, Drama 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%

  3. #3 AI: The Somnium Files
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 9,207 reviews2019
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%

  4. #4 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 5,930 reviews2025
    Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Detective 19.3%, Supernatural 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Mystery 8.8%

  5. #5 MEMORALYSIS: The Scorched Home
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mads England
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A murder mystery visual novel about catharsis.

    Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Supernatural 16.8%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

  6. #6 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,308 reviews2016
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 15.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Mystery 9%

  7. #7 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 36,871 reviews2016
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

    Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Anime 14.9%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 8.7%

  8. #8 The Bygone Days of Her and the Flowers
    91% matchVery Positive99% of 210 reviews2025
    Dev: luern0313
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    和纳西妲一起,回到「过去」的须弥。真正的花神诞祭、密室中发生的「不可能犯罪」、预示着世界将毁灭的地震……在「神」不在的须弥城,你能否揭开命案的真相,探寻提瓦特世界的终极秘密,然后…与「那个人」再次相见? 和伙伴们一起,去见证《只属于「她与花」的往日》

    Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Visual Novel 22%, Anime 12.5%, Drama 11%, Mystery 9.5%

  9. #9 Root Letter Last Answer
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 180 reviews2019
    Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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

    Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Adventure 16%, Anime 13%, Mystery 10.3%

  10. #10 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 412 reviews2025
    Dev: Armonica LLC
    Windows

    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 38.4%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Anime 8.4%

  11. #11 Game of Fitna Vol. 1
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FIAgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Game of Fitna Vol. 1: A thrilling death game visual novel set in 2030. Play as Zayn, a high school student thrown into sinister survival games known as "TEST." Fight for your life, uncover shocking truths, and face intense moral dilemmas in this mature, thought-provoking experience.

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 14.3%, Drama 12.6%, Mystery 9.1%

  12. #12 Tokyo Dark
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,341 reviews2017
    Dev: CherrymochiPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

    Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Anime 15%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%

  13. #13 Sunlight Scream
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2023
    Dev: Faithy Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 12.3%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Story Rich 9%

  14. #14 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    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: Detective 36.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Drama 7.8%

  15. #15 Miracle Detective
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TAKA's factory
    Windows · Mac

    A high school detective story where an unlikely duo tackles mysterious incidents on campus. Solve strange cases with logic and courage in this suspenseful visual novel.

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Visual Novel 26%, Supernatural 13.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

  16. #16 Orient on the Murder Express
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Connor Atkins
    Windows · Mac

    This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.

    Why similar: Detective 44%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Drama 7.1%

  17. #17 Raging Loop
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,075 reviews2017
    Dev: KEMCO
    Windows
    Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Detective 20.6%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 10%

  18. #18 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 22,376 reviews2017
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

    Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Mystery 9%

  19. #19 十分之四
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 不约分制作组
    Windows

    "Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.

    Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Anime 12.3%, Drama 12.1%, Mystery 11.7%

  20. #20 HIYOKU NO TORI
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: kamotanprojectPub: iMel
    Windows

    An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Anime 14.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Mystery 9.5%

  21. #21 破禁 Limbo Break
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: xiaowanxiongzzz
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A general-audience infinite flow ADV. You will play as Jiang Yuejiao. After being framed and forced to flee to the neighboring country of Dipa, you are drawn into various terrifying worlds, Only by uncovering the hidden truths within these places might you find a way back to the real world.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Anime 9.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

  22. #22 妖睨之境The Sight of Darkness
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 豹肝工作室 SEALIVER STUDIO
    Windows

    A detective who accidentally unsealed the monsters must find the man-eating monster before the deadline. Humans are afraid of monsters, but they were also made by themselves.

    Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Drama 18.2%, Choices Matter 10%, Mystery 9.3%

  23. #23 孤岛海妖 The Sea-demon
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 263 reviews2023
    Dev: 章鱼罐头制作组
    Windows

    一组侦探小队受章鱼岛主人之邀,对六年前的海妖悬案发起挑战。她们需要在二十四小时内完成调查,并各自提交一份答案。最后,出现了七种截然不同的解答……

    Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Anime 13.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

  24. #24 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,077 reviews2023
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

    Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Supernatural 9.7%

  25. #25 The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,760 reviews2017
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.

    Why similar: Detective 48.6%, Visual Novel 31.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Anime 9.3%

  26. #26 死亡旅店Ⅱ亡者归来-Death Inn Ⅱ The Immortal Is Coming
    80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: 橙光游戏
    Windows

    Death Inn Ⅱ- The Immortal Is Coming is a horror puzzle. The film crew is in a castle to finish, What is the mystery behind the mysterious death of a leading actress in a castle? Was it a homicide or was there more to it? It's a foggy castle, but none of the truth is buried forever.

    Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Visual Novel 27%, Mystery 10.7%, Drama 9.3%, Story Rich 9.3%

  27. #27 Where Are The Alices?
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: zimmzimmgames
    Windows

    Interrogate your past. In this demo, you embody Detective Juno facing off against the White Rabbit in the corrupt city of WoodHale. Detect his lies, confront contradictions, and manage your trauma before time runs out. Will you be the one to break him, or will you be the one who breaks?

    Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Visual Novel 19%, Story Rich 13%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Anime 7.7%

  28. #28 Aviary Attorney
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Sketchy Logic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

    Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 5.9%

  29. #29 Wonderful Body Wanted
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: mitchaPub: Oyashiro.dev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A distracted student arrives for his internship at a girls' boarding school in the small town of Chudnogorsk. After a series of failures, Andrey finds out about a series of disappearances in this mysterious place. And that he himself is bound to disappear.

    Why similar: Detective 23%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Anime 12.8%, Mystery 11.6%

  30. #30 Murder on the Marine Express
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2021
    Dev: 1564 Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!

    Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Drama 12.6%, Anime 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%

  31. #31 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Sigyaad Team
    Windows

    I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.

    Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Visual Novel 24%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Anime 12.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

  32. #32 Reaplaced
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2023
    Dev: Mystery Gamedev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

    Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 11.6%, Supernatural 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

  33. #33 The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 288 reviews2021
    Dev: Trinitite Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

    Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Supernatural 16.6%, Anime 11%, Mystery 9.8%

  34. #34 The Retro Exorcist
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Chestpain Studios
    Windows

    You've been hired to perform exorcisms on all sorts of entities. The only thing you can't seem to understand is...why do they all haunt video games?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Choices Matter 16%, Story Rich 13%, Supernatural 11.5%, Detective 10.7%

  35. #35 苍空的彼端
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 245 reviews2024
    Dev: PygmaGame
    Windows

    "The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 21.4%, Story Rich 17%, Drama 13.6%, Adventure 9.5%

  36. #36 Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Toii GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    A classic Asian drama series is reborn in anime style, and you’re the director with power to guide the clash between rival families! Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan puts you in control of the narrative, allowing you to guide the beloved characters to endings from the original show.

    Why similar: Detective 34%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Drama 8.3%, Anime 7.7%

  37. #37 谍:玫瑰
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 星星火工作室Pub: OKJOY
    Windows

    《谍:玫瑰》是一款聚焦于1938年武汉的谍战文字冒险游戏。你将潜入情报漩涡中心的「玫瑰饭店」,在五位身份各异的嫌疑人中,揪出代号「尘土」的致命叛徒。通过搜证与周旋,在谎言与忠诚之间做出抉择。夜幕下的武汉暗流涌动,你能否揪出内奸,重建地下情报网,点燃象征黎明的星星火焰?

    Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%

  38. #38 Guilty Parade
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 291 reviews2021
    Dev: Nozori Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    One war. Two sides of a military conflict. Which side will you choose if you take a look at the world from both sides of the conflict? Whom will you support and whom will you destroy if some are fighting for an uncertain future, while others are for a peaceful present?

    Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Anime 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Mystery 9%

  39. #39 炸鸡块与天使
    73% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2023
    Dev: Hamstachio
    Windows · Mac

    "Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...

    Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Drama 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

  40. #40 山:临界幸存者
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 635 reviews2022
    Dev: 迩来工作室Pub: WindField Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    偏远的山村中,正举行着古老的祭祀『仙姑宴』。少女吟诵着,舞动着,一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演……

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Anime 20.2%, Story Rich 16%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 9.9%

  41. #41 瓔珞事件簿之誰殺了愛情
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: 傅真Pub: Genuine Studio Ltd
    Windows

    瓔珞事件簿系列遊戲是一系列以私人偵探拍擋瓔.珞為主角的推理解謎遊戲 你將會與兩位充滿火花的偵探, 一同破解一個又一個離奇案件!

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%

  42. #42 Ghost of the Quadrangle
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: VNhub
    Windows · Mac

    A choice-driven visual novel set at Blackthorn Academy, where you uncover hidden secrets, shape relationships, and influence rival factions through branching decisions in a dark story of mystery, romance, revenge, and multiple possible outcomes.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Drama 14.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Anime 10.4%

  43. #43 LOOP THE LOOP The Mansion of Gluttony
    71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: sweet ampoule
    Windows

    A closed-circle mystery visual novel where twelve people wake up inside a bizarre, impossible mansion—and a string of murders begins. Read from Remi’s point of view as you piece together the truth through his thoughts and conversations. Linear, text-focused, Japanese/English supported.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Supernatural 17.1%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 12.7%, Drama 11.3%

  44. #44 Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost
    72% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2022
    Dev: Reijo
    Windows · Mac

    This game is a deduction game where you collect evidence from a murder scene to find the murderer. Eight boys and girls are admitted to the school. At the school, there is a crazy ghost named "Milla" who haunts and kills people.

    Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Anime 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%

  45. #45 Recall: Empty Wishes
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Puff Hook StudioPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Recall: Empty Wishes is a psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s. Follow Yonny, a sister determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Tommy. As she delves deeper, she confronts unsettling secrets, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Detective 23.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Story Rich 13.5%, Drama 9.4%

  46. #46 No Recollection
    71% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2024
    Dev: Jake Platt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery visual novel following a boy who awoke in a strange building, with no recollection of where he is, how he arrived, why he’s here, or how to leave. Discover the answers to these mysteries as you search for a way out. Meet a small but colorful cast in your journey, and escape together!

    Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Mystery 10.3%

  47. #47 Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 4,460 reviews2018
    Dev: Catnip
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    I had to admit, the only thing that is more scary than a murder weapon, is that girl, who is not even supposed to hold it

    Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.4%

  48. #48 Call the Tune
    69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: St☆rletPub: Elephant Shrew Crew
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this detective/idol game fusion, every decision you make will influence the narrative. Your choices will shape relationships, uncover secrets, and determine the fate of the characters and the school itself.

    Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 22%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 8.9%

  49. #49 Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,086 reviews2024
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Anime 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 9.8%

  50. #50 星天へ発つ日
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Astro Shaft
    Windows

    A string of murders, cryptic phone calls, the "Black Thorns," and a girl calling herself an "Angel"... Before long, these fragments of mystery coalesce into a massive "anomaly" that threatens to consume the entire town.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Supernatural 23.5%, Anime 16.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Mystery 8.9%

  51. #51 见习侦探
    70% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: 全能侦探社
    Windows

    "Internship Detective" is a text adventure game of detective story from the perspective of double female masters. The two heroines Doudou (Intership detective) and Bobo (“big” detective) .

    Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Drama 13.7%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10%

  52. #52 Graces: Posthumous Wish
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 191 reviews2024
    Dev: TomoToro
    Windows

    Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.

    Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Supernatural 19.2%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%

  53. #53 Natural - Beyond Nature -
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2016
    Dev: Zeiva Inc
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Natural - Beyond Nature - is a Mystery, Drama, Supernatural Visual Novel. Follow the story of Olea in a chance encounter with two residents of a quiet island, Flori and Llima. Can Olea save them from their cruel yet inevitable fate?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 15.6%, Supernatural 12.8%, Drama 9.8%, Adventure 8.9%

  54. #54 KOEWOTAYORINI / 声之寄托
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 980 reviews2018
    Dev: あみそ組Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 258.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    “喂喂,求求你啦!救救我!” ——你接到这样一个电话 发出这样的求救,给你打电话的人,是一名被监禁的少女

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

  55. #55 Lachesis or Atropos
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: 4nokiPub: Quill Yuri
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Anime 11.5%, Mystery 8.4%

  56. #56 노베나 디아볼로스
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,574 reviews2020
    Dev: H5DEV Games
    Windows · Mac

    Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.

    Why similar: Detective 43%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Anime 8.9%, Adventure 6.3%

  57. #57 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    66% 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: Detective 35.3%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 12.6%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

  58. #58 Love and Fear
    67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Mango x2
    Windows · Mac

    Visual novel with a detective plot. Summer break is a time of adventure and love! However, Hikari does not yet know that the maniac has already gone hunting!

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 14.2%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.1%

  59. #59 Inquiry Counsel逆转茶食人
    65% matchNo user reviews90% of 31 reviews2026
    Dev: ZHENG YUFENG
    Windows

    "Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Drama 13.4%, Anime 9.8%, Mystery 9%

  60. #60 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 43,374 reviews2019
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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

    Why similar: Detective 41.4%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Mystery 9.5%

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