- #1 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,609 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.4%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Psychological Horror 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery visual novel that excels at building suspense while maintaining a distinct, stylized aesthetic.
- #2 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 42,629 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.7%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for comedic detective visual novels, featuring courtroom drama and eccentric characters that mirror the tone of the seed game.
- #3 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,849 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Mystery 23.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Point & Click 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, supernatural mystery game that shares the same blend of humor, charm, and clever investigative mechanics.
- #4 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
95% matchVery Positive92% of 5,442 reviews2018
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Point & Click 14.9%, Comedy 14%, Funny 9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, hilarious, and low-stakes detective game that perfectly captures the funny, self-aware tone of the seed game.
- #5 Tangle Tower
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 29.9%, Point & Click 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 12%, Comedy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful point-and-click mystery game that focuses on interviewing quirky suspects to solve a bizarre crime.
- #6 Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,144 reviews2019
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Point & Click 15.8%, Comedy 13.3%, Funny 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the absurd and charming investigative work of the first game with even more laugh-out-loud moments.
- #7 Sonic Frontiers
93% matchVery Positive90% of 27,300 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience Sonic like never before!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 67.3%, Singleplayer 11.8%, Comedy 8.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: The most ambitious modern Sonic title, offering a vast open world that captures the sense of adventure found in the series.
- #8 AI: The Somnium Files
92% matchVery Positive92% of 9,101 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Mystery 18.6%, Comedy 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, engaging mystery visual novel with a unique detective protagonist and a blend of serious and comedic moments.
- #9 Sonic Mania
91% matchVery Positive94% of 27,546 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Casual 9%, Singleplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 2D Sonic gameplay that remains the most polished and beloved experience for fans of the franchise.
- #10 Aviary Attorney
91% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
Dev: Sketchy Logic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Comedy 10.7%, Hand-drawn 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous detective game set in 1840s Paris where you play as a bird lawyer, blending comedy with classic investigation.
- #11 Later Alligator
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,988 reviews2019
Dev: SmallBü
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.4%, Mystery 18%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Comedy 11.4%, Funny 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A funny, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that prioritizes charm and humor over complex gameplay mechanics.
- #12 Detective Grimoire
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.5%, Point & Click 20.5%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Comedy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery game that focuses on exploration and deduction in a charming, illustrated world.
- #13 Tails Noir: Prologue
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,115 reviews2019
Dev: EggNutPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 46.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Why similar: Detective 47.9%, Point & Click 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed narrative game with a unique pixel-art style and a focus on investigative dialogue.
- #14 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
87% matchVery Positive94% of 9,045 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Text-Based 16.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective mystery that offers a sophisticated narrative experience with the same charm as the original trilogy.
- #15 Sonic Adventure 2
88% matchVery Positive89% of 27,524 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 66.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Comedy 10.3%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Story Rich 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D Sonic title that remains a fan favorite for its fast-paced action and iconic soundtrack.
- #16 Sonic Generations Collection
86% matchVery Positive94% of 25,445 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 64.4%, Platformer 17%, Funny 9.4%, Singleplayer 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A celebration of Sonic history that masterfully blends 2D and 3D platforming styles.
- #17 The Murder Hotel
84% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
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 28.9%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 18.5%, Text-Based 11%, Psychological Horror 8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that emphasizes detective work and story-rich investigation.
- #18 Hatoful Boyfriend
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,550 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.7%, Comedy 14.9%, Anime 8.6%, Mystery 7%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: An absurdist visual novel that leans into its ridiculous premise with surprising depth and humor.
- #19 Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
85% matchVery Positive93% of 6,967 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Mystery 22%, Point & Click 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Detective 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery visual novel that combines puzzle-solving with a high-stakes, branching narrative.
- #20 Sonic Rumble Party
84% matchMixed60% of 4,834 reviews2025
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!
Why similar: Cute 100%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, multiplayer action game that captures the energetic and competitive side of the Sonic universe.
- #21 Murder Is Game Over
83% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Point & Click 21.1%, Text-Based 18.2%, Funny 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted mystery game that focuses on exploration and hidden-object mechanics in a charming setting.
- #22 GNOSIA
81% matchVery Positive94% of 4,733 reviews2022
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Detective 26.5%, Mystery 20.7%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Anime 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique social deduction visual novel that provides a fresh, repeatable mystery experience with a cast of memorable characters.
- #23 Tokyo Detectives
82% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Text-Based 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed visual novel that offers a compelling mystery set in a modern urban environment.
- #24 Sonic Origins
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 54.8%, Casual 18.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Cute 8.6%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of the original 2D Sonic games, perfect for experiencing the roots of the franchise.
- #25 Donut County
79% matchVery Positive92% of 11,545 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Funny 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Cute 16%, Casual 15.8%, Comedy 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, physics-based game with a hilarious story and a lighthearted, quirky sense of humor.
- #26 Murder on the Marine Express
79% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2021
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Mystery 16.3%, Text-Based 12.9%, Comedy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mystery visual novel that focuses on detective work and character interactions.
- #27 A Short Hike
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.4%, Cute 26.1%, Casual 13.9%, Funny 13.6%, Singleplayer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, charming exploration game that captures the relaxing and fun spirit of a small-scale adventure.
- #28 Pikuniku
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,974 reviews2019
Dev: Arnaud De BockPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
Why similar: Funny 20%, Comedy 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Cute 15.9%, Casual 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, funny, and simple platformer that shares the whimsical and lighthearted spirit of the seed game.
- #29 12 Hours to Die
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Wesley ReitsmaPub: Westeford
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Visual Novel 33.1%, Mystery 20.6%, Funny 5%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery visual novel that keeps the player engaged with its time-sensitive detective mechanics.
- #30 The Real Face of a VTuber
75% matchVery Positive93% of 276 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Comedy 9.3%
- #31 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.6%, Singleplayer 15.6%, Platformer 14.8%
- #32 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
72% matchVery Positive94% of 14,454 reviews2025
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #33 Sonic Adventure DX
76% matchVery Positive92% of 18,063 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Singleplayer 11.9%, Story Rich 2.8%
- #34 The Case of the Serialized Killer
74% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Alexis Royce
Windows · Mac
Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Mystery 16.9%, Text-Based 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%
- #35 Sonic Forces
77% matchMixed59% of 8,446 reviews2017
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57.4%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Funny 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #36 Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder
76% matchVery Positive82% of 307 reviews2017
Dev: Goldbar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 28.5%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Text-Based 18.5%, Anime 3.6%
- #37 Sonic Lost World
77% matchMixed62% of 5,388 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.6%, Comedy 15.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Singleplayer 10.9%, Funny 6%
- #38 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.3%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 18.1%, Text-Based 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
- #39 DELTARUNE
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 97,519 reviews2025
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Comedy 19.8%, Funny 19%, Mystery 18.1%, Singleplayer 6%
- #40 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,225 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57.2%, Platformer 32.1%, Singleplayer 10.7%
- #41 Doki Doki Literature Club!
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 219,150 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Cute 8.3%, Anime 8.1%
- #42 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,083 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Mystery 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Psychological Horror 6.1%
- #43 Mobile Murder Mystery
70% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Arlen Szabo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the story of the Unseen Narrator, whose repetitive life falls apart when their co-worker decides to quit on a whim.
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.7%, Casual 13.8%, Anime 10.1%, Singleplayer 8.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #44 Deep Night Detective - Chapter One
73% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Wilson TaylorPub: Trainwreck Studios
Windows
Deep Night Detective, the monochromatic mystery metroidvania! Created by Wilson Taylor with music by Lewmoth!
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Point & Click 27.6%, Mystery 27.2%, Funny 10.2%, Platformer 3.7%
- #45 Little Locked Rooms
70% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 28.8%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Mystery 17.4%, Text-Based 13%, Point & Click 7.2%
- #46 Boodunnit
73% matchMixed68% of 526 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Koprol
Windows
Boodunnit?! is an adventure-sandbox game where you play as a ghost that has to solve the mystery of her own murder!
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Mystery 20.6%, Comedy 18.4%, Casual 7.6%, Cute 5.4%
- #47 Loco Motive
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,115 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Point & Click 23%, Mystery 19.4%, Comedy 13.9%, Funny 8.6%
- #48 Lucid9: Inciting Incident
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,038 reviews2016
Dev: Fallen Snow Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Mystery 26.1%, Anime 7.4%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Casual 5.7%
- #49 Pizza Tower
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 70,783 reviews2023
Dev: Tour De Pizza
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.4%, Comedy 26.1%, Funny 18.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Platformer 6.1%
- #50 FAKEBOOK
67% matchVery Positive91% of 732 reviews2024
Dev: banjihagames
Windows · Mac
Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 19.5%, Point & Click 16.1%, Text-Based 14.2%, Detective 14%
- #51 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
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 29.1%, Visual Novel 23%, Mystery 20.6%, Text-Based 14.7%, Casual 5.8%
- #52 The Adventures of Nick & Willikins
71% matchVery Positive90% of 145 reviews2018
Dev: Pinhead Games
Windows
A humorous Point & Click murder mystery! Search a posh British mansion to find out "who-done-it" and prove young Nick's innocence! Did the butler do it? You better hope not because YOU'RE the butler!
Why similar: Point & Click 64.4%, Casual 31.6%, Indie 3.9%
- #53 Nut City Blues
67% matchVery Positive98% of 377 reviews2023
Dev: looking4stupid
Windows
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Point & Click 18.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Comedy 11.2%
- #54 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
74% matchMostly Negative40% of 3,700 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Singleplayer 11.3%
- #55 Nine Noir Lives
68% matchVery Positive88% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Point & Click 22.3%, Comedy 13.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #56 By Moonlight
69% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: SugarHyped
Windows · Mac
~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Mystery 16.3%, Comedy 15.5%, Funny 9.1%, Casual 9%
- #57 Tead
66% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Tead
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Visual Novel 71.4%, Anime 13.1%, Text-Based 12%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Story Rich 1.5%
- #58 Inspector Waffles
67% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Point & Click 23.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Comedy 10.9%, Funny 9.4%
- #59 The Secret of Tremendous Corporation
69% matchVery Positive82% of 356 reviews2015
Dev: Sebastian KrzyszkowiakPub: dosowisko.net
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!
Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Comedy 21%, Mystery 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%