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Games Like The Brilliant Detective Milo

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Detective, Singleplayer, Story Rich.

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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…

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: PawPrint Media
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ARA
    Windows

    Mystery adventure where no one dies. Use your “ability to see too much” to uncover an inconvenient truth.

    Why similar: Cats 34.6%, Detective 30.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.1%, Choices Matter 5.6%

  2. #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%, Puzzle 13.3%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 8%

  3. #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 50.3%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Casual 4.7%

  4. #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 38.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Multiple Endings 12%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Story Rich 7%

  5. #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 40.3%, Crime 19.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

  6. #6 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
    94% 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 41.6%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 8%, Story Rich 6.5%

  7. #7 The Case of Arcadia Springs
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 46.3%, Puzzle 11%, Story Rich 9.9%, Mystery 7.4%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

  8. #8 Blacksad: Under the Skin
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 6,719 reviews2019
    Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 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%, Cats 23%, Comic Book 12.7%, Crime 11.2%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

  9. #9 Echoes of Ash
    91% 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 41.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Crime 12.2%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 7.1%

  10. #10 The Wolf Is Dead
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fat Toad Games
    Windows

    The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?

    Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Crime 18.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

  11. #11 Cat at Home
    89% matchPositive100% of 27 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 36.1%, Detective 19.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Cute 9.6%

  12. #12 见习侦探
    90% 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 36.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Cute 10.1%, Mystery 7.9%

  13. #13 Clue For Your Thoughts
    88% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Sean Kuehl
    Windows

    Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.

    Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Crime 24.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 11%, Casual 6.9%

  14. #14 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
    89% 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 36.1%, Crime 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Puzzle 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%

  15. #15 9 Lives
    86% 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 27.4%, Detective 21.6%, Comic Book 16%, Crime 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%

  16. #16 末日航路-The Termination
    87% 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 11.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.5%

  17. #17 Unheard - Voices of Crime
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,839 reviews2019
    Dev: NEXT Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

    Why similar: Detective 66.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 5.8%, Crime 2.8%

  18. #18 CatTrio
    85% 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!

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  19. #19 Mohism: Battle of Words
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 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 38.3%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Crime 13.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 8.4%

  20. #20 Bleu
    84% 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 47.9%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 7.9%

  21. #21 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
    83% matchNo user reviews
    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 31.2%, Cats 30.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Mystery 6.7%

  22. #22 孤岛海妖 The Sea-demon
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 261 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 19.6%, Comic Book 14.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

  23. #23 True Game
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 51 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 16.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Mystery 8.4%

  24. #24 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 58.9%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Story Rich 4.6%

  25. #25 知更鸟-The Robin
    81% 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 16.4%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

  26. #26 The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 橘音
    Windows

    A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Comic Book 15%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Puzzle 10%, Cute 7.7%

  27. #27 Kitty Cat: Jigsaw Puzzles
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 315 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.

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  28. #28 ONIKO KORORIN GAME
    78% 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 42.3%, Comic Book 20.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Cute 11.9%, Casual 8.3%

  29. #29 Bepuzzled Kittens Jigsaw Puzzle
    79% 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!

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  30. #30 子归 - Blossom
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 601 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...

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  31. #31 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 58 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.

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  32. #32 Homeward
    76% 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.

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  33. #33 머준이의 사건파일 ~쌍둥이 저택의 비밀~
    76% 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%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Mystery 9.4%

  34. #34 妖睨之境The Sight of Darkness
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 豹肝工作室 SEALIVER STUDIO
    Windows

    A detective who accidentally unsealed the monsters must find the man-eating monster before the deadline. Humans are afraid of monsters, but they were also made by themselves.

    Why similar: Detective 40.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%

  35. #35 Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze
    77% 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!

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  36. #36 100 Cats Lost in Japan 2 Find & Color
    75% 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 48.9%, Comic Book 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Casual 4.8%

  37. #37 100 Cats Lost in the 19th Century Find & Color
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Two Cats Games
    Windows

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  38. #38 999 Hidden Cats: Russia Together
    74% 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.

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  39. #39 999 Hidden Cats: Argentina Together
    73% 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.

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  40. #40 999 Hidden Cats: Australia Together
    73% 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.

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    73% 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.

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  42. #42 Tron: Identity
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 290 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 37.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

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    72% 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.”

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  44. #44 The Next Stop
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paranoid Delusion
    Windows

    Embark on a mysterious ride. Solve puzzles, make choices, and uncover the truth behind a hidden crime in this point & click with the depth of a visual novel, all set in a haunting subway filled with secrets.

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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 129 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.

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    69% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Cats Games
    Windows

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    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Connor Atkins
    Windows · Mac

    This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.

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  48. #48 星象迷案 The Zodiac Mystery
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LazyBoy
    Windows

    Step into The Zodiac Mystery, where a suspense-filled adventure begins! Players are immersed in a complex and bewildering cold case, searching for clues across time and space. Examine crime scenes, review files, and analyze evidence, following the trail concealed within a celestial haze.

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    69% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2024
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows

    A top-down detective adventure with point-and-click mechanics, inspired by classic Game Boy games. Follow Waffles in his first days as an inspector who wants to prove to everyone that he is more than just a rookie. But beware… Your future worst enemy is hiding in the shadows.

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    70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Scaredy Cat Studios
    Windows

    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...

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  51. #51 Aviary Attorney
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
    Dev: Sketchy Logic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

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  52. #52 100 Cats Lost in Thailand Find & Color
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Cats Games
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  53. #53 Graywood: Noir Detective
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bobby & Jeni
    Windows

    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.

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  54. #54 Rabbit Detective
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: PinkTokum Studio
    Windows

    《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探,在前往拜访好友时,竟发现对方已意外身亡!案发现场疑点重重,线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制,从现场抽丝剥茧,在正确的时机放置正确的证据,找出杀害受害兔的真凶,洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法,并在审讯中揭露其罪行!

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  55. #55 The Incident at Galley House
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

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  56. #56 Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village
    66% 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!

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  57. #57 For Your Tranquility
    67% matchMixed68% of 190 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamesung Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 39.5%, Crime 17.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Mystery 9.5%

  58. #58 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,907 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.6 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 39.4%, Crime 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Mystery 7.7%

  59. #59 AI: The Somnium Files
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 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 42.8%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

  60. #60 52Hertz
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 102 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 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Puzzle 9%

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