60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Investigation, Story Rich, Adventure.
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?
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
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?
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Why similar: Detective 15.3%, Investigation 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Logic 8.7%, Magic 8.6%
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: Detective 16.2%, Crime 15%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 16.9%, Detective 15.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Anime 8%
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: Detective 20%, Crime 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 8.1%
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: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 14%, Crime 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 10.8%
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: Crime 20.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Detective 16.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%
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 20.1%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 10.1%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 20%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 10.1%
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: Detective 20.3%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, 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 22.2%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 10.3%
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 18.1%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%
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: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 16%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%
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 20.3%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 9.8%
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 26.3%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 11.6%, Logic 8.8%
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: Detective 18.5%, Crime 13.3%, Investigation 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Mystery 10.1%
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 25.3%, Crime 21.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 7.6%
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 19.4%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Logic 15.4%, Mystery 12%
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: Detective 22.9%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 9.9%
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: Crime 19.7%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Logic 14.7%, Mystery 14.2%
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 18.6%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 9%
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: Crime 17.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Logic 16%, Mystery 12.5%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Anime 7.4%
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: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 13.7%, Crime 9.9%, Logic 8.5%
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: Crime 18.5%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 8.8%, Logic 8.3%
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Logic 9.8%
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: Crime 20.5%, Detective 19.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 11.2%
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 19.2%, Crime 17%, Investigation 11.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Point & Click 8.4%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 20.6%, Investigation 17%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 8.9%
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: Crime 19.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Logic 14.6%, Mystery 10%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.7%
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 11%, Logic 10.2%, Crime 8.7%
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 20.9%, Crime 20%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Anime 8.9%
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 26.3%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 11.3%, Anime 8.7%
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 25.7%, Detective 22.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Logic 11%
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 22.4%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Comedy 8.6%
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 24.3%, Crime 17%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Point & Click 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%
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 34.6%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 4.7%
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 21.5%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 10.2%
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 18.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Logic 8.2%, Mystery 7.7%
Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16.1%, Logic 11.7%, Magic 9.9%, Mystery 9.2%
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: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 15%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 8.5%
An idol trainee vanishes without a trace. When police investigators hit a dead end, you're dragged into a crime that gets progressively darker as you uncover the truth. Play as a detective, solve logic puzzles, and shape your relationships in this VN inspired by Danganronpa & Famicom Detective Club.
Why similar: Crime 18.9%, Detective 17.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.6%
Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!
Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%
The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!
Why similar: Crime 21%, Detective 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Anime 10.6%
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 32.1%, Investigation 22.1%, Crime 18%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 9.3%
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 9.3%
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 21.8%, Magic 14%, Mystery 13.9%, Logic 13%
A top-down detective adventure with point-and-click mechanics, inspired by classic Game Boy games. Follow Waffles in his first days as an inspector who wants to prove to everyone that he is more than just a rookie. But beware… Your future worst enemy is hiding in the shadows.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Logic 12%, Crime 10%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 8.6%
A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Point & Click 12%, Story Rich 8.5%
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 25.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Logic 12.1%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 8.3%
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Detective 23.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Investigation 9.3%
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 12%, Logic 9.9%
[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: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 17.5%, Logic 11.4%, Visual Novel 7.9%
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Crime 20.7%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9.6%
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 29.7%, Investigation 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 8.1%
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: Crime 22.5%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 10.6%, Logic 9.2%
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 18.9%, Logic 13.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%
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: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Crime 12.8%, Logic 10.7%
