- #1 Detective NEKKO - ディテクティブネッコ -
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ARAPub: room6
Windows
Mystery adventure where no one dies. Use your “ability to see too much” to uncover an inconvenient truth.
Why similar: Cats 34.7%, Detective 30.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Multiple Endings 7%, Choices Matter 5.5%
- #2 The Dagby Files
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Huge Workshop
Windows
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 41.7%, Comic Book 14.1%, Puzzle 13.5%, Crime 12%, Mystery 7.9%
- #3 爱与命的彼端
96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Shellpeach
Windows
《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 50.4%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Casual 4.7%
- #4 I Am The Prosecutor: No Evidence? No Problem!
95% 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 38.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Story Rich 7%
- #5 Murder at Ironwood Inn
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SAK70Games
Windows
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 40.6%, Crime 18.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 9%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #6 The Case of Arcadia Springs
94% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: K-20 Studios
Windows · Mac
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 46.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Mystery 7.4%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
- #7 Cat at Home
92% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: MeowsoftPub: Liquid Meow
Windows · Mac
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 36%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Cute 9.7%
- #8 Blacksad: Under the Skin
93% matchVery Positive83% of 6,950 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Detective 23.2%, Cats 22.8%, Comic Book 13.1%, Crime 10.9%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #9 Crossed Parallel Lines Murder Case
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 雨幡洞云工作室
Windows
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 40.1%, Crime 16.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Mystery 8.7%
- #10 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
91% 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 41.8%, Crime 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #11 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
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 47.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Crime 7.8%
- #12 Echoes of Ash
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
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 41.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Crime 12%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #13 Curtain Call in Flames
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gamescun
Windows
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 41.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Puzzle 8%
- #14 The Missing Threads
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[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 41%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 8.9%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #15 Clue For Your Thoughts
87% match7 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sean Kuehl
Windows
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Crime 23.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Casual 6.9%
- #16 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
86% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
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 36.3%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Mystery 8.3%
- #17 Defective Detectives 2
84% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Reanim GamesPub: STuNT
Windows
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 35.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Comic Book 13.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Cute 7.3%
- #18 BLACKMIND: Psychic Social Simulator
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Many Teeth Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Use your psychic powers to read minds and catch an elusive serial killer!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Crime 13%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #19 见习侦探
86% 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 36.4%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Cute 10.1%, Mystery 7.8%
- #20 9 Lives
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stefano BianchiPub: Rising Tide
Windows
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 27.3%, Detective 21.7%, Comic Book 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Crime 12.2%
- #21 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
82% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Cats 30.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 8.5%, Mystery 6.7%
- #22 CatTrio
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: PROTO ACCEL+
Windows
A physics puzzle game in which you have to put cats in a pot and match them! Aim for a high score!
Why similar: Cats 53.9%, Puzzle 17.7%, Cute 15.5%, Casual 12%, Singleplayer 1%
- #23 Bleu
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Penberthy
Windows
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 48.2%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Crime 10.4%, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 8%
- #24 Misha
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Parallel PlayPub: theCoolNoob
Windows
It’s almost Christmas. Spend a quiet evening with Misha, where small choices can lead to unexpected consequences.
Why similar: Cats 42.5%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Cute 6.6%
- #25 末日航路-The Termination
82% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
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 37.1%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #26 The Wolf Among Us Remastered
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Telltale
Windows
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Choices Matter 10%, Comic Book 9.9%, Crime 8.1%
- #27 Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Baby Bison Games
Windows
Embark on a mystical quest that blends Slavic folklore with arcane witchcraft, uncover hidden secrets, and rescue a village lost to the shadows in this magical detective visual novel. Oh, and never forget your cat - he might save you!
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Cats 25.5%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #28 True Game
79% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows · Mac
"True Game" is a work of suspense reasoning. The work tells the story that people in trouble are taken to a closed space and ask to get chips from others through different competitions. This work has a high degree of brain burning, exquisite picture and strong sense of substitution.
Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Puzzle 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10%, Mystery 8.3%
- #29 Phantom
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Prioplot Games
Windows
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 41.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Crime 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #30 Sanitecty
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magonol-a
Windows
"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 50.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Puzzle 11.8%, Crime 11%, Mystery 5.8%
- #31 孤岛海妖 The Sea-demon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 264 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 33.4%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Comic Book 14.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #32 Furry Detective Blacktail and the Case of the Blood Moon
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velvet Sin LabPub: Dinotonte
Windows
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 34.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Crime 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Choices Matter 8.8%
- #33 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 59.1%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #34 透明罪 - Blue Tears
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 心林咖啡厅
Windows · Mac
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 34.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 9.4%, Crime 8.4%, Comic Book 8.3%
- #35 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
76% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室
Windows
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 36.3%, Crime 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Puzzle 8.5%, Mystery 7.9%
- #36 Last Night Last Call
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the conversation - but who has the answers you seek, and who has blood on their hands?
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Crime 12.3%, Narrative 11% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #37 Kitty Cat: Jigsaw Puzzles
75% matchVery Positive84% of 327 reviews2016
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Kitty Cat: Jigsaw Puzzles is the puurfect game to cat lovers and jigsaw puzzle game enthusiasts. The game includes 84 challenging jigsaw puzzles with beautiful pictures of sweet, irresistible and adorable cats and kittens.
Why similar: Cats 80.7%, Casual 7.4%, Puzzle 6.6%, Cute 5.3%
- #38 머준이의 사건파일 ~쌍둥이 저택의 비밀~
73% 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: Cats 25.1%, Detective 24.1%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%
- #39 ONIKO KORORIN GAME
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Clappers, Inc.
Windows
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 42.1%, Comic Book 20.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Cute 11.8%, Casual 8.3%
- #40 Bepuzzled Kittens Jigsaw Puzzle
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Team SpikkeeePub: Spikkeee
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is great for kitten lovers who like their cats in cute or funny poses! 107 Puzzles! User friendly User Interface 'Magnetic' puzzle pieces to make life easier Calming music What more do you need and at such great value!
Why similar: Cats 56%, Puzzle 15.4%, Casual 15.1%, Cute 13.5%
- #41 Homeward
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Super Panda
Windows
Step into the shoes of a rookie police officer. Complete missions, solve mysteries, and rise through the ranks, all while using your detective skills to help your neighbor find her missing cat. Explore an open world full of quests, mini-games, and career choices that lead to multiple endings.
Why similar: Detective 40%, Cats 25.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #42 Saloon Sleuth
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Misc Metaphors
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the world of Saloon Sleuth, a 1-bit murder mystery horror social deduction visual novel. Serve drinks and gather clues, both of the recent murder and the deeper conspiracy deep in the washed up boomtown of Quicksand Town.
Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #43 知更鸟-The Robin
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
“The Robin”tells the story of a school bully who kills a girl named "Robin." Thirteen people involved are kidnapped and embark on a desperate journey to survive. The work revolves around who is behind the black hand and who is responsible for the death of "Robin" these two questions unfold.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Puzzle 9.6%, Mystery 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #44 999 Hidden Cats: Argentina Together
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🐾 999 hidden cats and 444 adorable objects are waiting for you on large hand-drawn maps. Explore animated scenes 🔎 and test your attention in detail-filled worlds. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing experience 🎮 alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Cats 48.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #45 999 Hidden Cats: Australia Together
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🐾 999 hidden cats and 444 adorable objects are waiting for you on large hand-drawn maps. Explore animated scenes 🔎 and test your attention in detail-filled worlds. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing experience 🎮 alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Cats 48.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #46 100 Cats Lost in Japan 2 Find & Color
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🎯 100 mischievous 🐱 cats are hiding! 🔍 Search every corner 🏠, find them 😻, and bring each scene 🎨 to life with your colors 🌈. Play online 🤝, relax with lo-fi music 🎵, and compete 🏆 for the top!
Why similar: Cats 48.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #47 999 Hidden Cats: Russia Together
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🐾 999 hidden cats and 444 adorable objects are waiting for you on large hand-drawn maps. Explore animated scenes 🔎 and test your attention in detail-filled worlds. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing experience 🎮 alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Cats 48.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #48 100 Cats Lost in the 19th Century Find & Color
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🎯 100 mischievous 🐱 cats are hiding! 🔍 Search every corner 🏠, find them 😻, and bring each scene 🎨 to life with your colors 🌈. Play online 🤝, relax with lo-fi music 🎵, and compete 🏆 for the top!
Why similar: Cats 48.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #49 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
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 43%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Puzzle 11%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Choices Matter 7.8%
- #50 Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Obsessive Science Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 30.5%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Crime 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #51 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
69% 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 47.4%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Crime 12%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #52 Tron: Identity
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2023
Dev: Bithell Games
Windows · Mac
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 38%, Visual Novel 16%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #53 The Next Stop
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paranoid Delusion
Windows
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 30.7%, Crime 15.7%, Comic Book 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #54 Guilt Trip
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made With Squares
Windows
A crime-solving mystery game from the perspective of the culprit. You know everything they don't, and the only way to make it back home is to Guilt Trip.
Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #55 Realization
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Agaze Productions
Windows
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 24.5%, Comic Book 18.5%, Crime 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #56 子归 - Blossom
67% matchVery Positive88% of 647 reviews2024
Dev: 糯米团子工作室Pub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...
Why similar: Detective 42%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #57 Private Eye: The Young Heir
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
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 33.8%, Crime 13.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Narrative 8.5% ★, Mystery 8%
- #58 100 Cats Lost in Turkey Find & Color
66% matchVery Positive88% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.
Why similar: Cats 49.7%, Comic Book 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.9%
- #59 The City Knows
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaiFire
Windows
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 44.9%, Crime 19.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #60 52Hertz
65% matchVery Positive89% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: Moonlit Apple
Windows
An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Comic Book 14%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10%, Puzzle 9.1%