60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Visual Novel, Mystery, Singleplayer.
Sophie Aleth is the latest hire at Justitia Consultants, a firm that handles other companies' problems discreetly and with professionalism. This game covers theories and concepts of the business world through the lens of an interactive story.
Paper Perjury
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.
HoloTrials: Case Covered
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
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 27.5%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 8.6%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Anime 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 9.8%
"Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Logic 9.3%
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 26.1%, Visual Novel 20%, Crime 11.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Crime 13%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Investigation 8.2%
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%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 9.1%, Investigation 8.7%
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: Detective 23.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%
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 32.8%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Crime 11.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10.1%
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 28%, Visual Novel 17%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 6.7%
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 29.4%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 11.4%, Logic 7.3%
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 30%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Crime 12%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.7%
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 34.6%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 26.2%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 14%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Crime 7.9%
"Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
殺された花嫁が神の力によって生き返り、自分を殺した犯人を探す和風伝奇ミステリーADV。事件は幾度となく起こり、花嫁は幾度もの死を迎えながら、事件の真相に迫っていく――
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Mystery 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, 2D 2.4%
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Visual Novel 23%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Anime 7.9%
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 6.6%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the case of some missing scores just before the big Christmas concert of the academy. Help them question the seven daunting suspects before it's too late!
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Visual Novel 24%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Investigation 6.2%
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 35.9%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 13%, Crime 11.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Detective 26.8%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 4.9%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 8.3%
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 27%, Visual Novel 19%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 12.2%
[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 33.6%, Visual Novel 18%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 11.4%
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 29.3%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 8.6%
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.
Why similar: Detective 42.8%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 15.6%, Casual 7.9%, Story Rich 6.8%
A Mesozoic murder mystery, 4 suspects, 1 truth. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you set out to unravel the case with your team. Will you be able to accurately determine who took the victim's life? Or will your deductions lead you to arrest someone for a crime they did not commit...?
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Crime 15.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 8.9%
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 28.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 7.2%
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 38.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Investigation 12.6%, Crime 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
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 34.7%, Crime 17.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Crime 10.8%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.8%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Detective 47.9%, Visual Novel 28.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Casual 10.2%
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 26.8%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Investigation 7.2%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Investigation 5.7%, Story Rich 5.3%
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 27.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 10.1%, Investigation 7.9%
Hunt the Demon Aristocracy in this neon-noir detective puzzle game. As an agent of the Njij Protocol, travel the globe, interview witnesses, and cross-reference clues in the Grimoire to profile the suspect before time runs out and history is lost forever.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Education 27.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.9%
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 27.1%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 8.7%
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: Detective 23.1%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 12.3%, Investigation 11%
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: Detective 20.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Crime 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Mystery 8%
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Investigation 9.2%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Visual Novel 23%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 27.4%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Anime 8.5%
Idol-themed murder mystery. Play as a detective, solve logic puzzles, and shape your relationships in this VN inspired by Danganronpa & Famicom Detective Club.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏，你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移，背负着家族十年的冤屈，在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥，换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案，窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽，揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Logic 7.2%
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 34.9%, Visual Novel 24%, Mystery 20.7%, Logic 7.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
In this visual novel, Maggie Crane and 15 others are invited to partake in the Isolated Society Study, where they must forge a peaceful society while attempting to outsmart each other in complex challenges. Just as the study is about to conclude, the Golding Foundation introduces a sinister twist.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 8%
Episode 1 and 2 of the award winning murder mystery, visual novel adventure in which you become the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, the glamorous and stylish detective!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Detective 32%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Casual 12%, Story Rich 9.2%
The culprit is—the maid. And the protagonist. your mission is to strike down six unsuspecting guests, one by one. But beware—you must never be suspected before your plan is complete. To escape suspicion, engage in heated debates and refute your opponents. Hide your true identity at all costs.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Mystery 20%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Casual 6.4%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 38.2%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Logic 7.8%
A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Crime 9.1%, Anime 6%
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 28.6%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 13%, Crime 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
[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 31.4%, Mystery 19.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 10.7%, Logic 8%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 8.4%
After a crime has occurred within the walls of a university, the main character finds himself in the very epicenter of events. So be patient and put on your knight's armor. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of student life and other people's secrets.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Education 13.1%, Investigation 8.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Crime 10.1%
Get Safe for Work with six inspirational HR managers in this interactive Human Resources Training Program™
Why similar: Education 28.8%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Capitalism 22.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Casual 5.6%
Set in a Brazilian school, it is a Point-and-Click game focused on solving puzzles and mysteries concerning the dangers of the digital environment. The plot features anthropomorphic characters inspired by Brazilian fauna, known as the 'Bando Detetive'.
Why similar: Detective 42%, Education 25.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Casual 9.5%, Investigation 5.3%
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Visual Novel 15%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
