
“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.
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“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.

MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery
The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...

Lucid9: Inciting Incident
Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.
The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...
Why similar: Steampunk 33.8% ★, Detective 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Anime 8.4%
Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.4%, Anime 20.1%, Mystery 16.3%, Simulation 9.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.4% ★, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 10.2%, Mystery 9.6%
Join our heroes in a world ravished by the wars of it's past in this exciting Visual Novel experience!
Why similar: Steampunk 31.8% ★, Visual Novel 29.4%, Simulation 15.8%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Anime 18%, Adventure 15.4%, Mystery 12.5%
Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 11.7%
"Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a five noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Steampunk 15.6% ★, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%
The ability to discern hidden connections is both a gift and a curse. The covert mechanisms of reality do not reveal themselves to any and all, and there is a price to pay for this knowledge…
Why similar: Simulation 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 9.2%
Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Anime 14.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Casual 9.7%
As Evod, a special agent of the Earth Empire, you embark on a thrilling adventure to the enigmatic planet of Ulthar, inhabited by the zoomorphic tribe of the Flock, a biotechnological extraterrestrial civilization. Your mission is to unravel an ancient mystery that holds the key to your destiny.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Detective 24.5%, Mystery 14%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 9.6%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Steampunk 20.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Casual 11.8%
This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Anime 13.7%, Adventure 11.6%
1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. Travel by airship, submarine, mechanical camel, steam-train and more. Race other players and a clock that never stops in TIME Magazine's Game of 2014.
Why similar: Steampunk 49.8% ★, Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Visual Novel 7.5%
Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.3%, Mystery 21%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 12.3%
Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Anime 14.7%, Mystery 9.7%
2D sidescrolling adventure narrative game with puzzle solving and platforming elements.
Why similar: Steampunk 44.9% ★, Detective 23.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
This is the story of a man with a very strange fate. His name is David Young. Two years ago, his wife was murdered by an unknown assailant, and Young suffered a blow to the head that cost him his memory. His wife's final words: “Look for D.”
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Anime 10.5%, Adventure 9.4%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 19%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Simulation 13.1%, Adventure 11.5%
Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.
Why similar: Steampunk 51.1% ★, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
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 26.1%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 13%, Anime 12.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
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 29%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 17.4%, Anime 14.8%, Story Rich 9.4%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Steampunk 57.8% ★, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 8%, Casual 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Anime 20.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 42.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 15.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 12.5%
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Adventure 31%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Story Rich 14.7%
Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 12%, Visual Novel 9.4%
Explore a fantastic vision of the Victorian era in The Clockwork Man, an epic hidden-object game.
Why similar: Casual 100%
The first step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go...
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Simulation 21.4%, Anime 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 11%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Mystery 37.5%, Puzzle 24.7%, Adventure 21.9%, Casual 16%
After losing his girlfriend and his job on the same day one could easily say that Austin Lewis is having a very bad day until a unique opportunity knocks on his door. “Fix Me Fix You” is an uplifting, positive and therapeutic slice of life drama Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Simulation 14.9%, Anime 14.5%, Casual 8.5%
Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Adventure 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Mystery 6.9%
Find the Spear of Destiny to save the world!
Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Casual 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 11.3%
The Maker's Eden is a first-person hypertext adventure game presented in the style of a motion comic. You play a character trying to discover what their predefined purpose is, in a science fiction/noir inspired world filled with androids, flying cars and an early 20th century vibe.
Explore the meaning of memories in this mysterious fairytale where fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with an eldritch, violet sky.
Why similar: Steampunk 42.3% ★, Visual Novel 18.1%, Anime 13.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Steampunk 44% ★, Adventure 18.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.2%, Adventure 26.6%, Detective 14.2%, Story Rich 12%
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 25%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 15.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 10.3%
'Chasing Light' is the story of the seven days of exploring the physical properties of a game and uncovering an inner world of human beings and society. Have a weird trip!
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Adventure 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 5.9%
ALLBLACK Phase 1 is a visual novel adapted from light novel with the same title. Follow the journey of the amnesiac and seemingly abnormal "Theodore Quentin" as he uncovers his identity while escaping from the people who wants him at all cost...
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Anime 27.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 9.3%
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.1%, Mystery 23.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Story Rich 13.1%
A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Mystery 16.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Puzzle 9.3%
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 26.5%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 7.8%
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 49.2%, Mystery 21.5%, Adventure 12%, Casual 9.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
Return NULL, a Point & Click Adventure, is set in a distant dystopian society under an oppressive force where you play the role of Jack Drebin; husband and soon to be father whose life is on the verge of chaos. Episode 1 sets up key characters and a plot that escalates into an intense finale.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 82.2%, Adventure 17.8%
It seems that there can be no more boring profession in the world than a pawnshop appraiser. But a meeting with a mysterious but pretty stranger changes Dan's idea of his job.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Detective 15.3%, Anime 11.3%, Adventure 9%
Set sail on the romantic adventure of the season! “True Lover’s Knot” follows the story of Emma, a London-based tech genius, as she and her best friend, Lucas, take to the high seas in a luxurious cruise that will change their lives forever!
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Anime 18.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Simulation 8.1%
The Uncertain is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations, solve diverse puzzles, make fateful decisions and discuss intriguing matters to find out the whole truth being kept from you.
Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 27.6%, Puzzle 21.1%, Story Rich 18.6%
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Mystery 15.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Detective 21.3%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 17.4%, Casual 10%
Pahelika: Revelations is the quintessential Fantasy Adventure, focussing on Exploration & Puzzle solving. Set in an alternate reality where magic co-exists with science, Pahelika: Revelations takes you on the fantastical quest undertaken by Sudesh Budkoti, the protagonist of the Pahelika series.
Why similar: Adventure 36.4%, Casual 26.7%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 17.2%
The Mercury Man is an isometric game in the action genre with some adventure elements. It is set in the far grim dark future of its unique sci-fi world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44%, Adventure 29.3%, Casual 13.6%, Story Rich 13.2%
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Mystery 23.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Adventure 11.6%
An adventurous engineer, a diesel-punk world divided by endless conflict, and a whole lot of colossal guns. Sounds like a good time! With massive war machines threatening your home, will you be the one small cog that brings it all to a halt?
Why similar: Steampunk 66.8% ★, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.9%, Casual 6.5%, Adventure 5.8%
Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.3%, Detective 33.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Casual 8.7%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Mystery 19.2%, Anime 19%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
Play the first 30 minutes of a dystopian isometric adventure, following a lonely office worker as he attempts to return home in the face of impossible odds. Experience a remarkable journey expertly brought to life with gorgeous visuals, crafted and tailored by VFX experts.
"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Adventure 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Casual 15.1%, Story Rich 11.3%
Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!
Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Story Rich 16%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Casual 7.8%