60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Adventure, Crime, Singleplayer.
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. Start now.
The Big Hollow: 1982
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
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?
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 17.3%, Adventure 7.3%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Detective 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Mystery 8.7%
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 37.5%, Crime 26.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 9.6%
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Crime 32.5%, Detective 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Adventure 6.8%
A text adventure mystery with a modern parser.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.6%, Crime 31.3%, Detective 17.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Singleplayer 1%
Help solve a crime.
Why similar: Crime 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Adventure 11.1%
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Crime 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 9.5%
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 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 10.1%
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 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Detective 18%, Investigation 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Crime 21.3%, Detective 20.9%, Investigation 15%, Adventure 9.4%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Crime 28.4%, Detective 23.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Mystery 8.5%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Detective 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Investigation 15%, Adventure 8%
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 37.9%, Detective 29.2%, Adventure 14%, Mystery 13.4%, 2D 3.5%
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: Crime 30.5%, Detective 21.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Mystery 9.8%
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 26.7%, Detective 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 8.5%
《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......
Why similar: Crime 27.5%, Detective 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 8.4%
The 3rd installment in the Case Files series. An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Crime 28.5%, Detective 22%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 9.1%
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Crime 21.7%, Adventure 16.7%, Detective 14.3%, Investigation 9.8%
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡，步步紧逼的幕后黑手，封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时，案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定，你以为可以回到现实世界时，轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Crime 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 23%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 15.1%, 2D 4.4%
A narrative noir thriller set in Kyoto. Detective Thomas Bennett investigates the disappearance of a British agent, only to collide with the Yakuza, a shadowy conspiracy, and a truth that should never surface.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Crime 20.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 7.5%
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 15%, Adventure 10.4%
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: Crime 24.4%, Detective 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 8.8%
"The Fourth Day Disappeared" is a pixel art detective game. As an intern detective, you're caught in a serial murder case on a train trip. Investigate, gather evidence, interrogate passengers, and connect clues to find the killer.
Why similar: Crime 31.8%, Detective 24.5%, Adventure 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Mystery 10.6%
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.2%, Detective 21.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 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 33.1%, Investigation 21.6%, Crime 17%, Adventure 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%
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 23.8%, Crime 23%, Investigation 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Mystery 10.2%
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: Crime 35.5%, Detective 27.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%
A serial killer is on the loose. Only you can stop him! In CrimeBot 2, you analyze crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and connect the clues to solve cold cases around the world. The truth is hidden in the details.
Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Detective 22.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Mystery 8.5%
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: Crime 24.4%, Detective 23%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 7.9%
Who Made This is a fun, light and easy-to-play click and point investigation game. Put your detective skills to the test by walking around the city and visiting various places, collecting the information you need to solve the cases.
Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Detective 18.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Investigation 9.9%
Are you ready to solve the case and bring a criminal to justice?
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Crime 27%, Detective 26.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 8.7%
[Grill'd] is a dinner party detective game played from the first-person perspective of a royal investigator. Trapped in a mansion located in the estate of a fallen aristocrat, collect clues about the cases, connect them to one another, and interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Detective 26.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 5.1%
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Crime 27.2%, Detective 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Investigation 11.2%, Adventure 9.1%
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 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Crime 20.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 9.1%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Crime 31.6%, Detective 29%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 7.9%
Join a serial killer enthusiast group to solve the town's recent murders in this mystery visual novel adventure, featuring point-and-click and text-based investigation and a detailed story.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Crime 21.9%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 10%
1년 전, 여중생 한 명이 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 그녀의 흔적을 찾기 위해 사건의 담당 형사는 여중생의 동급생이었던 6명의 학생을 심문하게 되는데...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.6%, Detective 20.2%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%
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 23.7%, Crime 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Investigation 10.8%, Mystery 8.7%
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 37.7%, Crime 24.6%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 7.8%, 2D 4.9%
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 29.2%, Crime 28.9%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Adventure 6.1%
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Crime 27.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 2.9%
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 9%
A short, choose your own adventure detective experience, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Detective 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 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: Crime 27.4%, Detective 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 8.3%
After being away at college, you meet up with two of your friends at a local movie theatre. What starts out as a simple reunion, quickly unravels to be a gruesome murder mystery with your friend as the victim. It is now your mission to find out who did it, and how in this visual novel style game.
Why similar: Crime 30.4%, Detective 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 9.1%
An FMV murder mystery, police interrogation, detective experience.
Why similar: Crime 30%, Detective 24.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Mystery 9.2%
Experience a race against time written by a former forensic investigation expert. As detective JACK, you are the last hope to rescue the US President's kidnapped daughter. With only 1% battery left on her phone, use authentic detective techniques to find her before the screen goes black.
Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Detective 20.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Investigation 7.8%
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 31.7%, Crime 25.3%, Investigation 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Mystery 10.4%
A Battle of Wits with AI: Solve the case by conversing with a suspect robot using GPT to gather evidence. What single truth emerges from countless dialogues and pieces of information?
Why similar: Crime 29.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 6.3%
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 35.8%, Detective 26.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 7.6%
You play as a tourist trapped in a scam compound. fight to survive, sneak around and seize escape chances. Gather hidden clues, master scam skills reluctantly to survive, meet captives stuck here for various reasons, dig out its dark secrets, and choose between escaping the den or ruling it.
Why similar: Crime 29%, Detective 27.7%, Investigation 19.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 7.9%
「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 40.5%, Investigation 24.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 12.4%, 2D 5.5%
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: Crime 29.2%, Detective 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 8.1%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 49.5%, Detective 32.5%, Mystery 16.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
In this detective game you will write your own questions and deductions. Use your detective skills to solve these cases and the mystery of your forgotten memories in the way.
Why similar: Crime 29.6%, Detective 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 8%
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 35.2%, Investigation 20.3%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 9.2%
Track down a murderer on a space station using gadgets, observation, analysis, and interrogation — before they claim their next victim
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Adventure 28.3%, Crime 24.7%, Mystery 13.1%
