60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Detective, Crime, Puzzle.
The Final Act is a mix of visual novel and puzzle game where you assist writer Rebecca Carter in overcoming her writer's block by crafting the perfect murder plot for her novel. Solve intricate puzzles, adjust crime scenes, and navigate immersive storytelling to uncover the perfect crime.
Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
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?
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 23.7%, Crime 20.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%
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 21.1%, Dynamic Narration 19.9% ★, Crime 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%
The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%
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 23.4%, Crime 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 8.2%
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 25%, Crime 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 18.8% ★, Detective 16.1%, Crime 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Hidden Object 10.4%
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Dynamic Narration 22.9% ★, Detective 22%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 6.1%
In the exciting sequel to the Mountain Trap series, a trip to the mysterious town of Wilshere reveals that several young women have mysteriously disappeared. The local sheriff has lost all hope in solving the case, and residents are afraid to leave their homes for fear of the looming threat of abduction.
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Detective 21.1%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 36.1%, Detective 27.4%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Casual 6.8%
Dive into a high-stakes investigation in Vincent Marconi Mystery, a hidden object game where you uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and track a cunning killer in a glitzy casino.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Hidden Object 19.4%, Crime 17.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 9.8%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Detective 20%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8%
Nothing brings people together as well as a common grief or crime! Can you bravely confront a criminal puppeteer with no legal defense?
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 24.8% ★, Detective 17.9%, Crime 13.7%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%
A typical carriage ride quickly takes a shocking turn when you encounter a cloaked criminal attacking a bride at the Osmont estate! Can you stop the horrors of the past from setting fire to the present before it’s too late?
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 30.8% ★, Hidden Object 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Puzzle 8.6%
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 22.6%, Crime 21.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?
Why similar: Crime 22.4%, Detective 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Emotional 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
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 26.2%, Crime 22.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 7.2%
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: Crime 27.5%, Detective 23.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Puzzle 7%
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 28.6%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree.
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.9%, Crime 18.4%, Detective 16.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 24.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Solve a series of tough cases, full of personal drama! In the new game series, you have to unravel some of the hardest mysteries using both logic and your intuition!
Why similar: Crime 18.5%, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Puzzle 8%
A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
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: Crime 29.8%, Detective 29.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%
Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!
Why similar: Crime 19.5%, Detective 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Mystery 10.5%
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Crime 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Detective 13.8%, Casual 7.2%
The life of a detective is unpredictable and very dangerous. You never know what awaits you around the next corner and what secrets you need to unravel. But you knew what you were getting into, there's no turning back!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 21.4% ★, Crime 19.3%, Detective 16.9%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 23% ★, Detective 19.5%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 10.6%
It's time to make your choice! A whole series of crimes happens right before your eyes: a murder in an alley, your boss getting shot, abductions in broad daylight, and so on… Can you deal with it all?
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 23.4% ★, Crime 18.2%, Detective 16.4%, Hidden Object 10.1%, Visual Novel 9%
这是一款以中式校园为背景的推理类文字游戏，你将扮演一名高中生司空茂，在开学第一天目击密室杀人事件的现场，并经过调查和推理解决案件，找出真正的犯人和真相背后更深的阴谋。但在享受侦探游戏的同时，请千万不要忽视学习。保持情绪稳定，尽量维持活下去的念头...记住，你的成绩，永远比案件要更重要。
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 13%, Crime 12.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Crime 21.4%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Emotional 7.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%
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: Crime 32.8%, Detective 29.1%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 6%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 20.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Emotional 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
A Halloween legend surrounding a cursed old house becomes the lived story of one trick-or-treater who looks to solve the mystery of Spector Manner. Upon entering the house, the energy goes through the roof and the house comes alive.
Why similar: Mystery 18.3%, Detective 16.8%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Crime 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 6.8%
Detective Trent is a narrative-driven mystery game inspired by Trent’s Last Case. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth through evidence and dialogue. Your reasoning shapes the case, leading to multiple outcomes and endings.
Why similar: Crime 23.1%, Detective 18.4%, Dynamic Narration 16.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 13.8%
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 30%, Crime 29.3%, Mystery 19.5%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 3.8%
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Detective 18.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Mystery 9.7%
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 9%
In this Picross puzzle game, team up with lively Lixing to solve 525 creative levels! Decode starry patterns through numbers, blending logic with fun. Enjoy her full voice-over, cheering you with heartwarming lines!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 34.5% ★, Detective 26.2%, Emotional 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Puzzle 7.8%
After experiencing engine problems on board Commodore Ashemont’s flagship “The Orion”, our team of cunning detectives have been forced to land near the affluent town of Pera, a playground for the Empire’s nobility.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.9%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective merges hidden-object and detective game into a new genre with a surprising narrative depth. Step into a cartoon city, jam-packed with details, goofy characters – and loads of crimes. Search for clues, follow suspects and make clever deductions to crack all cases.
Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Hidden Object 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Detective 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%
For many years people from one little town keep away from a local manor by the woodside. It’s dark, wrecked walls keep a terrible secret about the unsolved murder of the sheriff and his wife.
Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Detective 21.7%, Hidden Object 18%, Mystery 12.3%, Casual 9.4%
A killer hides behind familiar faces. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and expose the conspiracy tearing the village apart before fear consumes it whole.
Why similar: Crime 26.5%, Detective 23.5%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Seoyeon Yu, a former police officer, works as a private investigator for a rich family. However, during her investigation, she discovers evidence linking them to her husband's death. Using her ability to see people's guilt, she begins an investigation to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Crime 22.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 40%, Crime 24.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 6.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
What will you do if the vacation of your dreams doesn't go as planned? If your friend is alone in a foreign country and gets into trouble, will you have enough strength and courage to help her?
Why similar: Crime 23.9%, Detective 19.8%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%
Are you ready, detective? Step into a tale of mystery, intrigue, deceit, and murder!
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.5%, Detective 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 9.7%
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 30.1%, Crime 20.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 7.4%
Embark on a journey through a maze of deceit and intrigue. Can you maintain your stellar reputation and put an end to these meticulously planned crimes?
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 25.2% ★, Crime 24.6%, Detective 18.9%, Hidden Object 8.8%, Mystery 6.8%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 20.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Mystery 10.9%
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.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Mystery 20.3%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
After a difficult journey, Ada officially became a detective. This disappearance commission seemed extraordinary. During the exploration of the ancient castle, it seemed that a series of strange events also surfaced...
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Hidden Object 10.1%
This is a mystery adventure game where you run a coffee shop and explore the mysteries of this coffee shop and this town! This coffee shop has some secrets Main character quit his job as a locksmith and rented a property last month to run a coffee shop. But this property seems to have a history...
Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Crime 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Hidden Object 9.6%
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Crime 19.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Puzzle 9.4%
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Crime 20.5%, Detective 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Detective 21.1%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14.7%, Anime 8.4%
