
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Indie.

The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!

A Case of Fraud
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.

In a Detective's Mind
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
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 31.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Crime 12.8%, Logic 8.6%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Crime 11.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 8.1%, Logic 8%
「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 44.7%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 16.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Fantasy 4.8%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Conspiracy 16.6% ★, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 6.1%
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 15%, Conspiracy 11.9% ★, Puzzle 6.3%
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 38.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Logic 7.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 11.6%, Conspiracy 10.5% ★
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Conspiracy 16% ★, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 11.7%
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 34.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Crime 10.4%, Investigation 9%, Logic 8.2%
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 48%, Mystery 15%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Puzzle 5%
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 56.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Puzzle 9.2%, Investigation 5%, Indie 4.7%
[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 31.7%, Mystery 20.6%, Investigation 16%, Logic 9.8%, Puzzle 8%
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Conspiracy 14.5% ★, Crime 11.5%
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 32.6%, Crime 17.8%, Mystery 15.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Logic 9.9%
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Mystery 18.1%, Investigation 16.7%, Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Puzzle 5.3%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Mystery 19.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Logic 8.2%
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 41.6%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 13.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Indie 7.4%
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 37.9%, Mystery 21.2%, Crime 20.6%, Puzzle 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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 39%, Crime 21.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Investigation 8.1%, Logic 7.8%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Logic 11.2%
Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.
Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 14.9%, Logic 14.7%, Puzzle 10.4%
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 42.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 10.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Conspiracy 14.1% ★, Crime 10.2%
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 44.3%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 3.8%
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 34.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Crime 12.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Logic 10.4%
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 29.9%, Investigation 20.8%, Crime 17.4%, Mystery 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 48.8%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 10%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 8.7%
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 40.7%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 17.8%, Logic 12.2%, Puzzle 6.9%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Detective 40.2%, Crime 25.5%, Mystery 24.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.
Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Mystery 16.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Logic 10.9%, Conspiracy 10.6% ★
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Logic 8.5%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 35.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 15.4%, Crime 14.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 7.1%, Story Rich 6.1%
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 37.9%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Puzzle 8.1%
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 41.9%, Crime 20.3%, Mystery 19%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 16.4%, Conspiracy 10.1% ★, Puzzle 7.6%
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 14%, Logic 10.8%
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 17.3%, Logic 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%
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 40.3%, Mystery 22.7%, Crime 19%, Puzzle 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
《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!
Why similar: Detective 60%, Mystery 22.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Conspiracy 11.2% ★, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.5%
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.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Puzzle 9.3%
Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Crime 12.3%
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 21.1%, Investigation 16.9%, Logic 12%, Puzzle 9%
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 36.6%, Mystery 17.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 11.2%, Logic 9.1%
Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Logic 8.9%
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 48.3%, Mystery 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
A first-person investigation and detective game. Explore a sealed 1980s bunker, solve puzzles, collect evidence, take photos, and piece together what really happened. Your final report determines the outcome. Follow the protocol. Question everything.
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Crime 10.3%, Conspiracy 9.1% ★
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 31%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 14.8%, Crime 14%, Logic 9.3%
"Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 14.8%, Conspiracy 13.6% ★, Mystery 12.7%
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.8%, Crime 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 15%, Investigation 15%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 31%, Mystery 18.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Logic 10.2%, Crime 9.5%
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 28.6%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Logic 9.8%
EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game inspired by the sword in the stone legend. Explore an orphanage, meet weird people and solve logic puzzles, all in a colorful pixel art world. Bonus: Excalibur is the murder weapon.
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 12.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Logic 9.2%
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: Detective 32%, Logic 19.9%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 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 45.1%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 24.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Conspiracy 8.8% ★, Detective 8.7%