60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Visual Novel, Story Rich.
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.
The Shell Part I: Inferno
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Mystery 15.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Romance 8.8%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Crime 18%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Text-Based 9%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Detective 72.3%, Mystery 22.1%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 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 25%, Crime 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 14.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 12%
Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Crime 18.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Text-Based 11.3%
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Logic 10.6%, Anime 9.2%
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 22.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Text-Based 8.7%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Crime 21.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Anime 10.8%
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: Detective 19.5%, Crime 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 17.7%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
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 21.4%, Crime 17.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Mystery 9.3%
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 23.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 13%, Crime 12.5%, Anime 10.9%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Crime 21.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 7.9%
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Mystery 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 10.7%
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 25.1%, Crime 19.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Anime 8%
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
Why similar: Crime 19.8%, Detective 19.6%, Surreal 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
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: Detective 20.7%, Crime 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 18.5%, Text-Based 11%, Psychological Horror 8%
The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 16.9%, Anime 14.4%, Psychological Horror 8.7%
Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Logic 12.1%, Text-Based 10.9%
A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Mystery 29.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Surreal 31.9%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Mystery 22.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 7%
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Text-Based 10.7%
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 18.9%, Logic 13.3%, Story Rich 10%
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 23.2%, Crime 21%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 10.7%, Thriller 10.7%
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.2%, Detective 14.4%, Mystery 13%, Anime 10.2%, Thriller 10.2%
Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Crime 25.5%, Mystery 16%, Immersive Sim 14.2%, Psychological Horror 12.7%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Mystery 20%, Detective 18.4%, Anime 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Crime 27.1%, Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Cute 5.7%
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 30.7%, Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 8.5%
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: Detective 27%, Crime 19.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Immersive Sim 12.9%, Thriller 10.9%
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 30.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Mystery 16.2%, Anime 10.8%, Text-Based 10.6%
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 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Logic 13.5%, Anime 11.7%
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 25.2%, Crime 22.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Surreal 26.7%, Mystery 24%, Story Rich 15%, Adventure 4.1%
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: Detective 20%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%
Step into the 1950s with My Hotel. As the new owner of a mysterious hotel, revive its glory through stylish renovations, solve hidden secrets, and master faction intrigues. A captivating blend of history and adventure awaits.
Why similar: Crime 39.7%, Mystery 21.5%, Immersive Sim 19%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 4.7%
This year's Desire Hierarchy has begun. The stakes are now deadly. Hop into The Specter's Desire, a Visual Novel in which you play against the city's top talents to save your parents. Includes puzzling gameplay that has you tearing down arguments, hatching schemes, and revealing the truth!
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Text-Based 12.3%, Crime 9.2%
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Mystery 22.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 4.4%
Players will enter the Town of Dusk, built on the eve of Empire of Japan's defeat in World War II, along with other characters. Avoid being killed by other characters! Find the mastermind behind the scenes, unravel all the conspiracies, and uncover the truth! Ultimately escape the Town of Dusk!
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Thriller 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Psychological Horror 9.6%
Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Text-Based 17.2%, Logic 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Story Rich 14.5%
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Mystery 19.1%, Anime 10.9%, Adventure 4.2%
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 27.1%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Logic 8.7%
1935年の洋館を舞台に織り成す、レトロな雰囲気の怪異ホラーミステリーアドベンチャー
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Detective 22.6%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 7.4%
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 26.3%, Crime 18.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Anime 9.8%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Crime 26.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 16.7%, Anime 13.5%, Romance 9.7%
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 26%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Immersive Sim 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Text-Based 10.6%
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 22.1%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.
Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Anime 10%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Modern 13.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%
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 29.2%, Crime 18.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Thriller 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Psychological Horror 12%, Anime 10.2%, Logic 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 38.8%, Story Rich 19.2%, Crime 17%, Detective 11.6%, Logic 8.6%
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 15.8%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 11.3%
A murder-mystery visual novel following 12 strangers with mysterious pasts. Make arguments and identify the murderer, but don't lose sight of the ultimate goal of eliminating the Game Master.
Why similar: Crime 40.5%, Visual Novel 29.4%, Anime 19.9%, Text-Based 4.6%, Story Rich 4.3%
一日中夕暮れに染まっている「黄昏ホテル」。そこは、生と死の狭間を彷徨う魂たちが羽を休めるために存在する場所。ある日、ホテルに迷い込んだ少女が、出会いと事件をきっかけに、自らの運命を大きく切り開くことに。生死の狭間で謎解きに挑む、世にも奇妙な異世界脱出アドベンチャーが登場！
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Mystery 20.2%, Text-Based 20%, Story Rich 14.4%, Cute 8.8%
