Games Like The List

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Conspiracy 16.1% ★, Detective 15.8%, FMV 14.2% ★, Crime 10.4%, Investigation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like The List, this game places you behind a computer terminal to solve crimes by navigating databases and analyzing digital evidence.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: FMV 19.7% ★, Detective 14.3%, Crime 12.9%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Investigation 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational FMV mystery requires you to search through a database of video clips to piece together a fragmented crime narrative.

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 18.1%, Conspiracy 17% ★, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Crime 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant detective game that focuses on observation and deduction to solve complex, interconnected murder mysteries.

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 31.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 9.2%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep-dive investigation game that requires you to cross-reference documents and family trees to solve a multi-generational mystery.

Jessika committed suicide, and it’s up to you to find out why she did what she did by prying into her digital past. What at first seems to be a job like any other quickly develops into a dark drama with twists and turns.

Why similar: FMV 29.9% ★, Detective 15.7%, Crime 15%, Mystery 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV mystery tasks you with investigating a young woman's digital footprint to understand the circumstances of her death.

Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.

Why similar: FMV 19.6% ★, Detective 13.3%, Crime 11.3%, Nonlinear 9.5%, Thriller 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to Her Story that uses a similar database-search mechanic to uncover a deep-seated conspiracy through video footage.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: FMV 27.2% ★, Detective 21%, Thriller 10.1%, Visual Novel 9%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive desktop simulator uses a found-phone interface to reveal a dark, supernatural conspiracy.

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: FMV 21% ★, Detective 15.7%, Crime 14.3%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Investigation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic FMV detective game where you must identify inconsistencies in witness testimonies to solve a murder.

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Investigation 62.5%, Simulation 12.5%, Detective 8.2%, Mystery 4.6%, Interactive Fiction 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: You act as a government investigator sifting through personal digital files and communications to build a case against suspects.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Visual Novel 11%, Point & Click 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues to solve a mystery.

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late.

Why similar: FMV 28.4% ★, Conspiracy 15.2% ★, Detective 12%, Crime 9.9%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An FMV mystery that uses a choose-your-own-adventure structure to uncover the truth behind a family poisoning.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Point & Click 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: You act as a moderator for a 90s-style internet, scouring websites and files to uncover hidden secrets and illegal content.

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 10.2%, Visual Novel 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Orwell expands on the surveillance and database-navigation mechanics, focusing on the power of information in a political conspiracy.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Detective 50.2%, Noir 39.1%, Puzzle 7.1%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox detective sim that allows you to investigate crimes by searching through procedurally generated digital and physical records.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 19%, Story Rich 8.7%, Thriller 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-ended investigation game that rewards players for finding and connecting clues within a deserted town.

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 27.1%, Crime 24%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure detective game that strips away hand-holding, forcing you to rely on your own observation and deduction to solve crime scenes.

Unravel a mystery: A game you can read, a book you can play.

Why similar: Noir 15.4%, Detective 14.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Thriller 10%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based mystery that blends interactive fiction with puzzle-solving to help an amnesiac solve a murder.

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 22.2%, Crime 15%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A focused detective game that tasks you with investigating a specific crime through point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving.

Explore a mysterious hotel and infiltrate a cult in this FMV detective game, featuring a cast from GoT, The Witcher, and more. Every decision counts as you gather clues and question guests. Can you unearth the ominous secrets at The Isle Tide Hotel before it's too late to save your missing daughter?

Why similar: FMV 24.4% ★, Detective 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Crime 9.9%, Nonlinear 9%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-themed FMV mystery that relies on exploration and dialogue choices to navigate a complex, lore-rich narrative.

A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illegal goods. Play as a Courier who—after hours—has to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. Visit various locations, collect clues, navigate branching dialogue options, and hurry as time is not on your side.

Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 12.9%, Thriller 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that emphasizes investigation and multiple branching paths based on your findings.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 46.8%, Mystery 24.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 8.3%, Noir 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that uses a unique mechanic to reconstruct the final moments of a ship's crew.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Noir 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A noir detective mystery that emphasizes environmental storytelling and careful investigation of crime scenes.

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Noir 15.4%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique mystery game where you explore the memories of others to find clues and solve a crime.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.6%, Story Rich 16.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Puzzle 12.9%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a border-control sim, it perfectly captures the feeling of document navigation and identifying discrepancies in a bureaucratic setting.

As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Noir 22.7%, Crime 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 9%

Why You'll Like It: A game focused on the psychological aspect of detective work, requiring you to manage interrogations and uncover hidden agendas.

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Conspiracy 22.6% ★, Detective 17.3%, Noir 13.5%, Investigation 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10%

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 21.7%, Conspiracy 20.2% ★, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

Why similar: Point & Click 48%, Story Rich 31%, Simulation 11.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A voyeuristic simulation game where you observe people through cameras and use the internet to research their lives and secrets.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 94.9%, Detective 2%, Mystery 1.4%, Noir 0.9%, Story Rich 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that follows a journalist investigating the mysterious death of her grandfather.

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Thriller 14.7%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Mystery 13.4%

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 27.1%, Conspiracy 17.1% ★, Investigation 16.5%, Noir 13.3%, Mystery 12.6%

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 27.9%, Mystery 21.1%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Story Rich 7.9%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 27%, Crime 22.3%, Noir 21.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Point & Click 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that uses a visual mind-map system to help you connect clues and build a case against suspects.

An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.

Why similar: FMV 26.9% ★, Detective 19.2%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 10.5%

You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Investigation 19.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 7.5%

A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.

Why similar: FMV 33.1% ★, Detective 25.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Point & Click 9.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Crime 18.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Noir 17.7%, Crime 16%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 10.2%

Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Conspiracy 19.4% ★, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 10.4%

Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Noir 23.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 7.8%

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%

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 18.9%, Crime 17.5%, Thriller 12.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Investigation 9.6%

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Noir 19.3%, Crime 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Thriller 11.3%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Conspiracy 15.3% ★, Noir 13.9%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 9.6%

Heaven Does Not Respond is a psychological and analog horror game set in an alternate 2005 timeline. Play as an intelligence agent, exploring a retro computer interface to decipher secret files, watch mysterious videos, and uncover the dark secrets behind a young man's death.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Crime 21%, Investigation 16%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Point & Click 9.9%

Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 10.6%

Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.

Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Noir 23%, Crime 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Investigation 9.5%

NEWSPAPER EDITING ADVENTURE. "In 1996, a congressman was murdered...The prime suspect is a congressman's aide. As the suspicious article was published the story begins" Play the role of editor-in-chief of a newspaper. You become the editor of a newspaper and write a front-page article every day.

Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Nonlinear 19.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 10.3%

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 21.5%, Crime 12.1%, Thriller 11.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 10.6%

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 26%, Crime 21.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: FMV 26.2% ★, Detective 16%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Crime 11%, Mystery 10%

Ashwood Creek, 1985. A child disappears without a trace. A local policeman is drawn into a national park, seeking the truth. Mysterious radio signals beckon him further and further. Investigate, survive and face the unknown in Radiolight— an '80s thriller by solo dev Krystof Knesl.

Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Noir 17.1%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Investigation 12.3%, Thriller 12%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Noir 14.1%, Thriller 11.5%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.

Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Simulation 7.6%

Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

Why similar: Crime 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Point & Click 10%

Search through the interrogation footage of suspects of a bizarre and horrific crime. Decide who committed the crime and see them get arrested and have their day in court. The latest interactive video experience.

Why similar: FMV 27.6% ★, Detective 16.2%, Crime 12.5%, Thriller 9%, Mystery 8.7%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 21.2%, Investigation 18.5%, Conspiracy 12.4% ★, Nonlinear 11%, Story Rich 10.6%

You log on to a computer having no clue of what lies within. Explore its files, solve puzzles to recover missing pieces, and decipher passwords to enter otherwise prohibited folders. As you delve deeper into its content, you’ll find that there is a greater mystery to be solved.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 9%, Text-Based 6.2%

A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Noir 7.8%, Puzzle 5.5%

Nobodies: After Death is a puzzling point-and-click adventure in cleaning up dirty work. After your agency takes out a target, you make the evidence disappear without a trace. Find a way to get in, get out, and leave no bodies behind.

Why similar: Conspiracy 29.9% ★, Investigation 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Point & Click 13.7%, Story Rich 8.8%