- #1 Yurukill: The Calumniation Games
97% matchVery Positive80% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: IzanagiGames
Windows
Pardon or kill. Let the madness begin! Take on the nefarious attractions of Yurukill Land for a chance to prove your innocence!
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Anime 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's unique blend of visual novel storytelling and high-octane bullet hell shooter gameplay.
- #2 Murder by Numbers
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,683 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 19.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Logic 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a compelling detective narrative with logic-based puzzles and a vibrant, character-driven aesthetic.
- #3 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,237 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 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 34.4%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Mystery 18.1%, Anime 17.2%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive detective game that combines intense logic-based trials with fast-paced action sequences.
- #4 Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,720 reviews2023
Dev: Diamondhenge Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Mystery 18.5%, Anime 17.4%, Magic 16.4%, Detective 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the magical courtroom drama and detective investigation themes found in the seed game.
- #5 Paper Perjury
94% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Mystery 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel that focuses heavily on the collection and presentation of evidence to solve complex cases.
- #6 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 44,786 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 26.6 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 40%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 16.2%, Anime 12.2%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for detective visual novels, it provides the essential foundation for refuting contradictions and solving mysteries.
- #7 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,529 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 38.1%, Mystery 23.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This supernatural mystery features clever logic puzzles and a unique perspective on investigation that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #8 AI: The Somnium Files
92% matchVery Positive92% of 9,378 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 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 32.8%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 17.9%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, high-stakes detective mystery with investigative action sequences that feel both modern and engaging.
- #9 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,260 reviews2023
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 40.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends supernatural elements with traditional detective investigation in a story-rich visual novel format.
- #10 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
91% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers the fast-paced bullet hell action and anime aesthetic that define the core gameplay loop of the seed game.
- #11 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,674 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Anime 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Cute 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides the same cute, anime-styled bullet hell action that makes the seed game's combat so addictive.
- #12 Tokyo Detectives
90% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 21.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 12%, Anime 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An investigation-focused visual novel that captures the anime-styled detective aesthetic perfectly.
- #13 Murder on the Marine Express
89% matchVery Positive92% of 79 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 23.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery visual novel with a strong detective focus and a distinct, charming art style.
- #14 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,394 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Mystery 26.1%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Anime 19%, Story Rich 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-stakes logic and social deduction within a tense, story-rich mystery setting.
- #15 Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder
89% matchVery Positive82% of 311 reviews2017
Dev: Goldbar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Anime 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective visual novel that focuses on interrogation and mystery-solving.
- #16 Graze Counter GM
86% matchVery Positive97% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Anime 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Cute 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane bullet hell experience that captures the intense, reflex-heavy combat found in the seed game.
- #17 Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86% matchVery Positive93% of 7,340 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Mystery 24.3%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 14.1%, Detective 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features intense, logic-based escape room gameplay wrapped in a complex, mystery-filled narrative.
- #18 Detective Ridelle
85% matchVery Positive99% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 18%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Logic 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends mystery investigation with escape room mechanics in a story-rich visual novel.
- #19 The Murder Hotel
84% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Logic 13.6%, Anime 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled mystery visual novel that emphasizes investigation and story-rich detective work.
- #20 LumineNight
83% matchVery Positive88% of 562 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective adventure that focuses on uncovering mysteries in a story-rich environment.
- #21 Methods: The Illusion Murders
84% matchVery Positive85% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A detective mystery that incorporates puzzle-solving elements into its narrative-driven investigation.
- #22 Little Locked Rooms
82% matchVery Positive88% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Anime 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel that focuses on solving complex mysteries within a story-rich framework.
- #23 Occult Crime Police
82% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Eggcorn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.8%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective mystery that balances investigation with a humorous, anime-inspired tone.
- #24 GNOSIA
80% matchVery Positive94% of 5,092 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Mystery 18.6%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique social deduction mystery experience with a distinct sci-fi anime aesthetic.
- #25 Fairyside
81% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Magic 11%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game incorporates bullet hell and twin-stick shooter mechanics into a visual novel structure.
- #26 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,837 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Mystery 23.9%, Detective 18.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Anime 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the premier mystery visual novel featuring magic, logic, and deep, complex storytelling.
- #27 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,084 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Logic 13.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%
- #28 ステータス確認探偵
78% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: 風切羽
Windows
Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Mystery 23.3%, Logic 21.9%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Investigation 16.8%, Cute 6.7%
- #29 Mohism: Battle of Words
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Investigation 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Anime 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features detective-style logic battles that mirror the refutation mechanics of the seed game.
- #30 The Grade 5B Case Files
77% matchVery Positive90% of 129 reviews2026
Dev: 狸老师工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Cute 6.6%
- #31 Super Ledgehop: Double Laser
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 839 reviews2018
Dev: LAME Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the same cute, fast-paced bullet hell action that complements the seed game's gameplay style.
- #32 Trials of Innocence
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,779 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏Pub: Right Mind
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Logic 11.2%
- #33 DAEMON MASQUERADE
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 503 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 24.1%, Mystery 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Anime 11.1%
- #34 Magical Girl Witch Trials
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,789 reviews2025
Dev: AcaciaPub: Re,AER
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 15%, Mystery 10.9%, Cute 8.4%
- #35 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
79% 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 30.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Logic 14.9%, Anime 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A courtroom-style detective visual novel that emphasizes choices and multiple endings.
- #36 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,284 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
"Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge into the deep world on the eternal night!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Magic 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 11.9%
- #37 Pixel Game Maker Series MagicalShot The AttackBump☆
74% matchVery Positive100% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Azuma ProjectPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Blow enemies away with magic bullets and smash them into walls to defeat them! A fixed-perspective top-down 2D action game!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Cute 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Anime 15.1%, Magic 11.9%
- #38 Murders on the Yangtze River
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,156 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #39 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
75% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Logic 8%
- #40 The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2
72% matchVery Positive95% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: 橘音
Windows
A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 13.1%, Mystery 12.6%
- #41 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,772 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Anime 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Cute 6.1%
- #42 The Real Face of a VTuber
70% matchVery Positive92% of 335 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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 36.4%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 17.4%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #43 Love, Internet, and Murder Magic
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 251 reviews2025
Dev: Renka
Windows
Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a Roguelike game. You will role-play an agent of a streamer who died because of a murder. You are trying to "bring her back" through AI technology on the Internet, making her the unique creation of the Internet.
Why similar: Anime 24%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #44 东方裁判梦~Rookie Attorney Legendry
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: YEARSPub: WindField Games
Windows
"Touhou Saibanmu ~Rookie Attorney Legendry" is a puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Logic 16.5%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #45 MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate
74% matchVery Positive83% of 127 reviews2017
Dev: Michael LongPub: Foolish Mortals Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Mystery 31.9%, Story Rich 16.9%, Adventure 11%
- #46 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
70% matchVery Positive91% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Dodge bullets, shoot enemies and even stop time as you navigate through 15 beautiful levels in this perfect blend of bullet hell and FPS. Uncover the origins of Sakuya Izayoi's past and investigate the mansion where the scarlet vampires resides in this Touhou Project Fangame!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 16.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #47 Stardust Trial
68% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: 铭轩魔王
Windows
A cute, anime-style casual roguelite survival game. Actively attack monsters to rack up kills and unlock powerful skills! Summon magical artifacts to fight alongside you. Clear dynamic stages with unique victory conditions and enjoy the ultimate bullet-heaven experience!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 65.6%, Anime 34.4%
- #48 머준이의 사건파일 ~쌍둥이 저택의 비밀~
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Sandbox Network, Inc.
Windows
Mystery detective with eye-catching pixel art graphics. Gather clues, solve riddles, and collect unexpected and interesting game endings!
Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #49 Touhou Kouzougi ～ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
68% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Ryann Thierry
Windows
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Magic 11.2%, Anime 7.2%
- #50 The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
70% matchVery Positive87% of 295 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 23.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Logic 13.1%
- #51 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Mystery 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #52 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
65% matchVery Positive88% of 6,230 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Detective 23.6%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #53 Detective Grimoire
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 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 34.3%, Investigation 20.8%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #54 The Occult Detective
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 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 32.1%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Anime 15.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #55 Graze Counter
69% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #56 Murder Mystery Machine
71% matchMixed55% of 179 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?
Why similar: Detective 59.1%, Mystery 23.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Adventure 5.5%
- #57 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
65% matchVery Positive89% of 570 reviews2025
Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 19.5%, Logic 13.1%, Anime 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #58 Parry Nightmare
67% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Cute 14.9%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 13%
- #59 Pudding: Lyre Knight
67% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Anime 13.1%, Cute 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #60 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
68% matchVery Positive92% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 8.7%
