Games Like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

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 20.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its dramatic cross-examinations, eccentric suspects, evidence contradictions, and comedic mystery writing make it a foundational choice for fans of playful investigations.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Point & Click 14.7%, Comedy 13.9%, Funny 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, warmhearted comedy mystery about talking to eccentric characters and solving a deliberately low-stakes case.

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 30.1%, Point & Click 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Comedy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished point-and-click murder mystery with cartoon-like art, a charismatic detective duo, interrogation mechanics, and delightfully odd suspects.

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 41.3%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Cute 5.7%, Casual 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This compact, funny detective game pairs a lovable animal investigator with clue-linking deductions and an intentionally silly crime premise.

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 41%, Visual Novel 32.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Anime 5.2%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A bright, witty murder mystery with colorful characters, visual-novel interrogation scenes, and puzzle-solving that captures the seed game's breezy investigative energy.

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 16.6%, Point & Click 15.6%, Comedy 13.3%, Funny 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' gentle investigative structure, absurd humor, and cheerful character interactions.

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 27.2%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylized visual-novel murder cases, investigations, trials, and exaggerated cast dynamics suit players who want a much darker but similarly character-driven mystery.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Mystery 19.1%, Comedy 15.7%, Point & Click 13.3%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The final Frog Detective case offers another compact, joke-filled mystery with simple clue hunting and a charmingly ridiculous cast.

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 27.7%, Point & Click 20.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 12.3%, Comedy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compact point-and-click whodunit focused on interviewing suspects, collecting clues, and exposing a murderer in a colorful illustrated setting.

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 32.7%, Mystery 22.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Point & Click 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This inventive supernatural mystery combines clever puzzle scenarios, a lively cast, and escalating twists with Capcom's signature comedic flair.

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 25.7%, Mystery 18%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Comedy 11%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn comedic mystery full of quirky animal characters and light minigames, centered on figuring out what is happening to a nervous alligator.

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 27.1%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Text-Based 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts Ace Attorney's formula toward direct crime-scene investigation while retaining evidence puzzles, memorable characters, and playful dialogue.

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 26.7%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Text-Based 15.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pair of lavishly written courtroom mysteries featuring elaborate deductions, lovable recurring characters, and increasingly interconnected cases.

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 23.2%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Point & Click 18.6%, Text-Based 15.5%, Mystery 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, retro-styled murder mystery that emphasizes searching locations, questioning suspects, and piecing together a case with a dog companion.

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 33.9%, Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 17.3%, Comedy 10.9%, Funny 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art detective adventure that balances a genuine murder investigation with offbeat humor, memorable animal characters, and classic point-and-click puzzles.

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 30%, Point & Click 23%, Mystery 19.3%, Comedy 13.9%, Funny 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This comedic train-bound murder mystery uses multiple protagonists, inventory puzzles, and a cartoonish tone reminiscent of classic adventure games.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 29%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Mystery 18.1%, Comedy 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends detective work, visual-novel storytelling, branching dream investigations, and an eccentric cast, though with a more mature and intense tone.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Point & Click 21.9%, Mystery 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Comedy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, humorous point-and-click detective story built around bizarre characters, conversational jokes, and traditional adventure-game investigation.

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Point & Click 27.2%, Mystery 19.8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Comedy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical point-and-click murder investigation led by a giraffe detective, with animal suspects and a deliberately playful British-comedy tone.

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 42.7%, Mystery 27%, Point & Click 25.3%, Singleplayer 3%, Story Rich 2%

Why You'll Like It: Its murder scenes demand careful observation and deduction as you reconstruct identities, motives, and events from visual clues.

GET AWAY WITH MURDER. Highly replayable detective game where you're the one whodunnit. From the creators of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault.

Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Text-Based 15.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Comedy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This clever reverse murder mystery lets you play the culprit, using social manipulation and branching choices to avoid being caught on a glamorous ship.

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 35.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 17.6%, Text-Based 15.7%, Funny 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish visual-novel investigation where each case hinges on interviewing unusual suspects and deducing how supernatural abilities enabled a crime.

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 29.1%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Text-Based 12.6%, Comedy 11%

Why You'll Like It: A focused visual-novel whodunit with a contained setting, character interviews, and a classic train-murder setup.

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 50.7%, Mystery 32.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Story Rich 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern follow-up with more intricate crime tableaux and satisfying deduction boards for players who enjoy actively solving each case.

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 45.6%, Mystery 25.7%, Point & Click 22.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Story Rich 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This distinctive detective game has you investigate a bizarre family mystery through documents, records, and web-like information gathering.

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 32.2%, Visual Novel 28.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Comedy 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A funny bird-filled courtroom mystery with evidence-based arguments, period charm, and an ensemble of wonderfully theatrical suspects.

In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Mystery 25.1%, Detective 17.6%, Anime 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic fantasy courtroom game inspired by Ace Attorney, built around questioning witnesses and finding contradictions in magical cases.

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 24.6%, Detective 18.4%, Mystery 16.6%, Text-Based 13.2%, Point & Click 11%

Why You'll Like It: This dialogue-heavy supernatural detective adventure investigates internet rumors through clue collection, social-media research, and case-by-case deductions.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 23.9%, Mystery 16.9%, Comedy 11.7%, Funny 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its short paranormal cases mix point-and-click investigation, goofy dialogue, and light puzzle-solving in an endearing pixel-art world.

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Text-Based 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This larger sequel delivers more comic paranormal mysteries, eccentric characters, and approachable adventure-game puzzles.

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 29.1%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 18.4%, Text-Based 10.6%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

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 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Comedy 9.2%

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 28.6%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 18.5%, Text-Based 18%, Anime 3.7%

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 67%, Platformer 12.7%, Comedy 9.7%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Story Rich 3%

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 66.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Singleplayer 13.7%, Psychological Horror 5.4%

Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.5%, Comedy 36.6%, Platformer 9%, Singleplayer 9%, Story Rich 5%

The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 58.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Funny 9%, Singleplayer 8.3%

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 70%, Platformer 16%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Story Rich 2.8%

Psychological horror and mystery game about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city and investigate murders while trying to escape Death. This is a visual novel and point and click game.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 70.2%, Platformer 14.3%, Casual 8.3%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Text-Based 11.1%

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%

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 57.1%, Comedy 14.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Funny 5.7%

Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual Social Media! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Mystery 19.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, Detective 14%, Text-Based 13.3%

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: Visual Novel 21.3%, Detective 21.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Text-Based 14.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%

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 43.2%, Mystery 24.1%, Anime 7%, Psychological Horror 6.1%, Detective 5.8%

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: Casual 42.4%, Cute 34.1%, Platformer 23.5%

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 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Comedy 18.9%, Funny 18.3%, Mystery 17.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%

A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Visual Novel 33.5%, Mystery 20.3%, Funny 5%, Anime 3.7%

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 67.5%, Casual 13.3%, Anime 10%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Indie 0.9%

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 64.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Funny 8.9%, Singleplayer 8.6%

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 57.1%, Platformer 33.1%, Singleplayer 9.9%

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 40.7%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Cute 8.2%, Anime 8.1%

Deep Night Detective, the monochromatic mystery metroidvania! Created by Wilson Taylor with music by Lewmoth!

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Point & Click 27.3%, Mystery 26.8%, Funny 10.2%, Platformer 4%

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 56.6%, Casual 16.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 8.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%

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 28.9%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Mystery 17.2%, Text-Based 12.6%, Point & Click 7.2%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Comedy 11.1%

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 64.8%, Casual 31.6%, Indie 3.6%