60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Detective, Puzzle, Investigation.
The Clues is a challenging logic deduction game set in Paw Town. Play as a cat detective, read the clues, and identify every Criminal and Innocent. No guessing, no luck—every handcrafted puzzle has a unique solution.
The City Knows
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.
Mini Murder Mysteries
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
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 27.5%, Crime 24.1%, Mystery 13%, Investigation 8.8%, Logic 8.6%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 19.2%, Crime 17.3%, Cozy 17.3%, Mystery 8.7%
Everyone blames the baboon. Somebody has to check. A deadpan deduction mystery in a South African Karoo dorp: five cases, one meerkat detective, a notebook full of clues, and one final choice that decides what the town remembers.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Animals 15.3% ★, Cozy 15%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 12.4%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 22.5%, Crime 12.2%, Logic 12%, Mystery 11%
A short, non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 20%, Crime 19.9%, Logic 13.4%, Mystery 9.9%
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 25.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Logic 14%, Mystery 10.5%
Duke Damian has been murdered! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and deduce the killer. Follow a growing trail of crimes and unravel the conspiracy tying them all together.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Logic 12.7%, Mystery 12.3%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 21.8%, Investigation 21.7%, Logic 15.1%, Mystery 9.5%
Fatal Logic is a deductive logic puzzle game where you investigate crime scenes, cross-reference clues, and use the process of elimination to identify the killer across hours of challenging mysteries and community-created workshop levels.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Logic 22%, Investigation 19.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 8.4%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 11.3%, Crime 10.2%
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 19.9%, Crime 19.9%, Logic 12.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 22.5%, Crime 19.6%, Logic 12.7%, Mystery 10.7%
Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 19.9%, Logic 19.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%
As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 17.6%, Logic 12.7%, Mystery 10.9%
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 30.1%, Crime 21.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Logic 8.6%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Crime 19%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 8.4%
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 17.5%, Text-Based 14%, Logic 13%, Mystery 12%
A genealogy deduction game set in Republican-era China. Play as a lawyer, search newspapers, case files, letters, and old photos, and follow clues to identify people and uncover family ties. Reconstruct the Chen family tree and uncover the secrets behind your commission.
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 10.8%, Text-Based 9.9%, Logic 8.8%
A psychological horror detective simulation set in Rainier Falls in 2005. Uncover the truth behind Adele's death by finding contradictions in the case files. Are you brilliant enough to expose the suspects' lies in a single attempt? Because you only get one chance to make an arrest.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Crime 23.9%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Text-Based 6.3%
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 42.1%, Crime 21.6%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 5.8%
Sudokiller is a cozy mystery puzzle game where you place suspects on a sudoku-style grid to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight. Every guest leaves a clue pinning down where they stood at the time of the murder. Deduce your way through case after case in this cozy, cleverly deceptive mystery.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Logic 19%, Crime 18.2%, Cozy 14%, Puzzle 8.9%
In 1991 Ruth Choi was murdered, it was whittled down to 6 suspects, but the case was never solved. Watch interviews, go through evidence and build your case. A game where you are never told who the killer is, unless you convict them. Use your own deductive skills to find out, who killed Ruth Choi.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Crime 31.1%, Logic 11%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 9.5%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 35.9%, Detective 32.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Puzzle 9%, Casual 4.7%
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 28.3%, Investigation 18.7%, Crime 15.2%, Logic 12.3%, Mystery 11.4%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 15%, Logic 14.8%, Text-Based 9.2%
A single-player logic puzzle game. A series of mysterious murders that seem unrelated are, in fact, connected by countless threads. Use Sudoku-style logical deduction to organize suspects, evidence, and clues, and uncover the secrets behind the cases.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Logic 21.8%, Crime 20.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8.2%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 21.9%, Detective 21%, Investigation 19.7%, Logic 12.2%, Mystery 11.5%
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 26.3%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Logic 14.6%, Mystery 10.1%
The game is afoot. Again. A Matter of Murder: Second Stab is a roguelite detective puzzler where every playthrough serves up a fresh murder, a new web of lies, and another chance to prove your little grey cells are sharper than the killer’s knife.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Logic 16.3%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 10.4%
《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and deduce the clues to find the answer to the case.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Text-Based 11.6%, Puzzle 10.8%
Speak of My Sin is a word reasoning game - players are supposed to find the truth of the cases, restore the story in a number of interrelated cases and finally detect the identification of “me”, speaking out “my” sin.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Crime 20.7%, Text-Based 13.8%, Logic 11.9%, Mystery 10.1%
A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 20.3%, Logic 16%, Cozy 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%
Dive into a decade of secrets, mysterious characters and their inexplicable deaths - in the shadow of the darkest time in human history. Investigate crimes, decode documents, collect clues and solve riddles - one word at a time. The deeper you read, the less any of it seems to be an accident.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 20.3%, Crime 17.1%, Logic 12.3%, Mystery 8.4%
Truth hides in the details. Investigate crime scenes, photograph evidence, analyze case files, and search the police database. Connect clues on the detective board, return to locations when something does not add up, and identify the culprit in each standalone case.
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Crime 24.9%, Investigation 21%, Logic 12.7%, Mystery 6.1%
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 27.5%, Crime 27%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Text-Based 8.6%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Crime 24.9%, Investigation 24.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Text-Based 9.6%
A hand-drawn and story-rich deduction mystery set in 1887. Pearl Lundgren is dead and two men have been arrested for her murder, but the full truth remains to be discovered, and only you can piece it together.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 21%, Logic 17.2%, Crime 14.9%, Puzzle 10.5%
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Casual 7.3%
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 18.6%, Logic 17.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 10%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Crime 24.6%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Text-Based 8.9%
A college radio DJ has vanished, but the school says she withdrew. Search forum posts and confidential records to uncover the people behind anonymous handles. Piece together what happened to Starlingdive in a deduction mystery spanning three connected cases, from college radio to the music industry.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Investigation 19.4%, Logic 13.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Crime 18.9%, Logic 15.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 10.8%
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 24.9%, Logic 14.8%, Puzzle 9%, Mystery 8.2%
[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 32.3%, Investigation 23.5%, Crime 23.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 6.5%
Logic Grid Puzzle is a multilingual story-driven logical deduction game in which you have to discover the whole story by using partially given facts.A pleasant yet challenging recreation for lovers of logical games and mystery-solving games.Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 20.2%, Logic 19.9%, Text-Based 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%
A logic deduction game. Read the grid. Deduce, don't guess. Bust the case.
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Investigation 20.9%, Logic 20.8%, Text-Based 10.9%, Puzzle 8.5%
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 33.7%, Investigation 22.1%, Crime 19.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Logic 6.5%
Gather information on social media in-game to take down every last boss in this deduction-based puzzle adventure game inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn. It's release day for the latest entry in a legendary action game series, and you need to beat it. Fun is secondary, victory is all.
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Investigation 21.7%, Animals 12.2% ★, Text-Based 9.7%, Puzzle 9%
Join Dr. What and Detective Son on an exhilarating journey through mind-bending puzzles and perplexing mysteries in this immersive logic game! With multiple levels to conquer, sharpen your deductive skills and unravel intricate cases.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Logic 23.2%, Text-Based 19.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Mystery 8.8%
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 2-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 19.3%, Logic 18.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 10.4%
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 25.7%, Logic 18%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 7.7%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Crime 25.2%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 5.8%
Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Crime 22%, Investigation 17.6%, Logic 14.2%, Mystery 9.8%
Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".
Why similar: Logic 27.9%, Detective 25.8%, Investigation 18.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Mystery 9.1%
「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！
Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Investigation 27.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 1.5%
A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Crime 23.1%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 7.9%
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Crime 22.6%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
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 26.1%, Investigation 19%, Cozy 18.4%, Logic 14.6%, Puzzle 7.2%
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 29.6%, Investigation 20.3%, Crime 17.7%, Logic 12.5%, Mystery 9.8%
