60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Singleplayer, Story Rich.
A narrative-driven cat detective game set some time during the 20th century in a city rattled by the resurgence of mysterious murders. As head detective of the Mew York Police Department, it is your duty to put a stop to these killings and exhume the secrets buried deep in the shadows of the city…
Blacksad: Under the Skin
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Detective NEKKO - ディテクティブネッコ -
Mystery adventure where no one dies. Use your “ability to see too much” to uncover an inconvenient truth.
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Why similar: Cats 18.9%, Detective 18.3%, Comic Book 13.4%, Crime 12.3%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
Mystery adventure where no one dies. Use your “ability to see too much” to uncover an inconvenient truth.
Why similar: Cats 31.2%, Detective 26.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, Choices Matter 5.7%
Solve jigsaw puzzles to crack the case in this relaxing, cozy mystery game. Join Inspector Dagby as he investigates crime scenes, questions suspects, and leaves the final deduction to you. Seven perplexing mysteries. 28 hand-illustrated puzzles by artist Dave Montes.
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Comic Book 15.9%, Crime 14.9%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 9.2%
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 32.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Crime 22.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, Multiple Endings 8%
A Victorian manor mystery in fine 1-bit ink, touched with scarlet. Read the accounts of different narrators, examine clothing and ledgers, and re-enact the night. Spotting lies is only part of the case: how much does an honest account really prove?
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%
Do you believe that parallel worlds really exist? An ordinary college student, Chen Chou, wakes up one day to find himself transported aboard a space research vessel. The strangers on the ship all claim to know him. Could it be that he has crossed over into a parallel world...
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Crime 20.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 8.2%
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 36.1%, Crime 18.7%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 7.5%
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: Detective 29.7%, Crime 20.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
As an independent police consultant, you're pulled into the hunt for a serial killer leaving cryptographic ciphers. Play as a detective, analyze crime scenes, and master real decryption methods. Your choices determine if you catch the killer and how many lives are saved.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 7%
An investigation and courtroom visual novel set in the electoral courts of a small Brazilian city. A first-case lawyer, a doctored campaign flyer, and a document with a date that does not add up. Two routes of around eight hours, six endings and a final act.
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Crime 14.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
《爱与命的彼端》是一款悬疑推理AVG。游戏中你将扮演男主角路杰，为拯救恋人许琳，开始一段爱与命的离奇冒险。你即将卷入扑朔迷离的连环杀人案件，也会接触到离奇的民间传说，躲藏在暗处的阴影也注视着你，蠢蠢欲动……你必须依靠自己的推理能力找出真凶，拯救恋人。
Why similar: Detective 45.2%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Casual 4.6%
Flint's Hints is an escape-room-like puzzle game where you investigate your surroundings to appease your fussy pet cat, Flint. Search for hints to figure out what he wants and how to give it to him, but be careful with what you investigate. Some things are meant to be left alone and forgotten...
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Cats 14.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Crime 17.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Crime 9.7%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Crime 21.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Dark 7.9%, Mystery 7.8%
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 36.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7%
A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.
Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Crime 15.7%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.5%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Comic Book 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Crime 9.8%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 8.6%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Puzzle 7.6%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 23%, Comic Book 13.6%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 10%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
This is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle game with a cat as the main character. The game takes place in a villa, where you play as a cat that has just entered the house. You meet animals with different personalities, solve one problem after another, and finally resolve the crisis at home.
Why similar: Cats 34.2%, Detective 17.6%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Cute 9.9%
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: Detective 31.6%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.4%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Detective 37.4%, Crime 29.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Casual 6.5%
Trapped in a subway car that seems to have no end, you must solve a crime where the clues contradict each other and the environment changes without explanation. Investigate the passengers, defy logic, and try to escape before claustrophobia completely distorts your reality.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Crime 18.2%, Comic Book 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Puzzle 8%
"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth.
Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Crime 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 6.7%
Step into a noir-inspired world of mystery, humor, and the supernatural in 9 Lives, a visual novel where your choices shape the story. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate branching dialogue in a stunning black-and-white art style. Will you crack the case or get lost in the shadows?
Why similar: Cats 24.7%, Detective 18.6%, Comic Book 18%, Crime 15%, Visual Novel 12.4%
Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.
Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Crime 21.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Dark 8.8%
In the dead of night as a storm brews Detective Ward finds himself at the scene of a strange murder. With his trusted partner at his side they set out to determine just what happened here, and maybe catch the cat that's tagged along to the crime scene.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Cats 27.9%, Puzzle 14.7%, Mystery 7.9%, Casual 6.4%
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 32.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Crime 16.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Crime 16.8%, Narrative 10.1% ★, Puzzle 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Crime 12%, Visual Novel 11%, Puzzle 9.3%
A self-staged arson at a sales center drags you into the murder case of a female sales agent. With both your career and life in shambles, you must find a way to clear your name. The path to the truth is fraught with danger. Can you rise from this abyss and reclaim the reality you once envisioned?
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Comic Book 19.8%, Crime 18%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 7.9%
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: Detective 26.7%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8%
Play as a noir detective in a dark, seductive world — investigate the Blood Moon case while making choices, uncovering secrets, and indulging in explicit encounters.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Crime 14.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Mystery 9.5%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 42%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Crime 13%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 9.2%
It’s almost Christmas. Spend a quiet evening with Misha, where small choices can lead to unexpected consequences.
Why similar: Cats 39%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Cute 6.5%
A comedic detective visual novel in a noir style. Try on an old raincoat, arm yourself with a half-eaten éclair, and set out to find the Mayor's stolen wig! Read dialogue, make choices, and try not to lead the investigation down a dead end before the Sausage Baron takes over the city.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Comic Book 16%, Puzzle 10.3%, Cute 7.3%
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 28.7%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Comic Book 16.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 8.1%
A novel, a game, a judgment document, a self-confession letter. On an ordinary summer morning, the arrival of an unexpected visitor awakened the dormant memories of a small island. You will play the role of Lynn Chan, and face your "Invisible Sin" by searching for a "Non-existent friend".
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Crime 10.3%, Comic Book 9.2%
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 51%, Crime 18.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 7%, Story Rich 5.3%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Comic Book 17.7%, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 7.6%
"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 32.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Cute 10.1%, Mystery 9.3%
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 31.2%, Crime 18%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8%
In New York, private detective Ikeda Sen happens upon the enigmatic Lila shortly before his client, Walton, hands him a strange device. And in Japan, Izumozaki Neneko stumbles upon a corpse by the canal on her way to school. Two unrelated stories unfold, intersecting in bizarre and unexpected ways.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Comic Book 22%, Crime 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 7.4%
Characters from Onigiri High School are now available as cute puzzles! Supported by UUUM, the song in the opening movie is actually NMB48! Roll the rice balls, stack them high, make them big, and go through various gimmicks to avoid red spots (!?) Get the "Legendary Salmon"!
Why similar: Cats 38%, Comic Book 22.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Cute 11.5%, Casual 7.7%
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%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Mystery 11%, Dark 10.7%
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Cats 23.8%, Dark 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Mystery 8.2%
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 40.4%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8.1%
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Crime 15.5%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
In her attempt to solve the mystery of her parents’ death, Chen Ruoxia is accidently drawn into the storm of unspoken rules in the entertainment industry. Hiding behind it is a truth even uglier... In this showbiz world surrounded by dark secrets and conspiracies, will she be able to escape with the truth or will she become their next...
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dark 8.9%, Mystery 8.4%
A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Crime 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 7.9%
When the Golden Sneeze is stolen from the Museum of Ancient History, it’s up to you, Detective Hank, to catch the thief. That will not be easy, as the culprit changes every new game. Puzzle your way through this steampunk themed, interactive whodunnit visual novel and bring the thief to justice!
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Crime 14.4%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Choices Matter 9.3%
It's a story of deception and redemption. You receive a mysterious invitation to a seven days doomsday journey. An expectant interstellar journey has become a doomsday route to the end. There is only one word difference between "victim" and "perpetrator".
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 8.4%
Find 100 hidden cats across 10 festive Christmas scenes! Search carefully, use hints wisely, avoid wrong clicks, and race against time. Discover every cat, unlock achievements, and claim your place on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Cats 26.2%, Detective 22.4%, Comic Book 16%, Puzzle 7.9%, Cute 7.5%
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: Detective 26.3%, Crime 17.3%, Comic Book 14.8%, Mystery 8%, Puzzle 8%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Cats 21.6%, Dark 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Mystery 8.8%
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Crime 23.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 6.2%
