Games Like The Shell Part III: Paradiso

Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?

Why similar: Noir 13.9%, Detective 10.9%, Historical 10.6%, Investigation 9.7%, Conspiracy 9.6% ★

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 17.7%, Mystery 15.9%, Dark 7.6%, Cinematic 6.7%

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 22.8%, Investigation 19.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 13%, Anime 10.2%

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 25.8%, Mystery 22.4%, Detective 20.3%, Horror 13.1%, Anime 11%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 16.4%, Anime 11.1%, Horror 10.2%

Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.6%, Anime 32.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Adventure 3.9%

The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 13%, Anime 9.6%

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.

Why similar: Mystery 17.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Cinematic 12.3%, Anime 11.6%

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Text-Based 14.7%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Anime 14.3%

Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Anime 25.9%, Mystery 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.3%

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 22.4%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Logic 10%

Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

Why similar: Noir 17%, Detective 14.6%, Conspiracy 12.4% ★, Investigation 12.1%, Crime 10%

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 23.2%, Crime 20%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 14%, Anime 9.7%

In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Mystery 30.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 28.2%, Adventure 8%

A dark, dramatic medieval visual novel. On a stage at the boundary between life and death, an actress struggles through her hardest performance—directed by a jester, she relives her past for the the prize of resurrection...

Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 17.3%, Anime 14.6%, Horror 10.4%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Text-Based 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Anime 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Following the events of Part II, Itsuki and the gang's "Rave" business is close to getting off the ground. Itsuki looks to Meryl Hathaway, a young girl often seen accompanying Kotoko, as a counter to the violence of the Umon-kai as he searches for a way to destroy them once and for all.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 19.6%, Dark 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Logic 12.8%

Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Mystery 24.5%, Horror 15.4%, Anime 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.9%

Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Horror 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Anime 14.8%

The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 20%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Mystery 13%, Anime 9.5%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Mystery 27%, Anime 20.8%, Horror 5.8%, Adventure 3%

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: Conspiracy 20% ★, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 11.1%

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 23.7%, Investigation 21%, Crime 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 13.2%

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 29.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Horror 8.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Crime 28%, Detective 21.4%, Historical 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 10%

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

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 20.6%, Anime 16.4%, Horror 3.1%

In this twisted love story of a visual novel by CLOCKUP, an insomniac must decide whether to protect his position as a yakuza bigwig’s pet killer or the mysterious woman who can put him to sleep.

Why similar: Crime 36.4%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 15.8%, Dark 13.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Historical 25.2%, Investigation 22.2%, Detective 21.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Logic 7.1%

5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!

Why similar: Crime 16.6%, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Mystery 8.8%

In this final chapter of the Reversion series, you must join the Resistance to defeat the evil Sergio. Buenos Aires is in ruins, but you have a chance to reverse history. Will you have what it takes to save your city before it’s too late?

Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Mystery 22.5%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%, 2D 5.7%

Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Mystery 25.4%, Anime 17.8%, Dark 12%, Atmospheric 9.8%

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Mystery 24.3%, Detective 21.6%, Anime 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.5%

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Text-Based 13.2%, Noir 12%, Detective 11.2%

Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Anime 18.2%, Dark 13.6%, Horror 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Why similar: Noir 27.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%

Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

Why similar: Noir 20.7%, Detective 15.9%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.7%

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 31.3%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Anime 16.6%, Mystery 14.7%, Horror 12.5%

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 21.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Text-Based 12.3%, Crime 9.7%, Horror 9.4%

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: Noir 38.6%, Detective 27.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Dark 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 22.2%, Philosophical 18.2%, Detective 14.9%, Anime 9.1%

The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

Why similar: Philosophical 23.3%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Horror 12.7%, Anime 12.4%

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is the final chapter of the psychological thriller trilogy. With point-and-click mechanics, intricate puzzles, and cinematic cutscenes, immerse yourself in a dark horror experience that redefines the genre.

Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Horror 21.4%, Mystery 16.1%, Dark 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%

The stakes grow higher in this latest episode of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After! The shadow of nuclear annihilation looms over mankind, as France places the city of Seattle in the crosshairs. Can humanity overcome this crisis and unite to face the BETA?

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.8%, Anime 41.9%, Adventure 4.3%

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: Noir 22.5%, Detective 17.3%, Crime 16.3%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 10.3%

The choice has been made, and now there is no turning back - they must find and stop him. The final chapter in the adventure of our heroes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 75.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.6%

The thrilling final installment of Dark One!'s hit visual novel series! Hapless protagonist Yamada is once again at the mercy of the tender depredations of the world's worst staff of nurses... and this time, it's up close and personal with the ruthless Head Nurse who dominates all the rest!

Why similar: Investigation 25.1%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Horror 12.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside in this visual novel from the makers of NUKITASHI.

Why similar: Noir 33.1%, Crime 24.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Anime 12.2%, Mystery 10%

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Noir 25.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Dark 9.5%

You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?

Why similar: Investigation 22.7%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 9.3%

An adult tale of lust and horror in the vein of HP Lovecraft. Take on the part of a former detective who could never let go of the last terrible case he worked. One day his old partner comes knocking, begging for help.

Why similar: Noir 24.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Detective 15.6%, Text-Based 9.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Anime 20.4%, Hand-drawn 17%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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 21.8%, Detective 20.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Text-Based 12.2%, Horror 9.7%

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: Investigation 21.2%, Crime 19.5%, Detective 18.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.4%

In this game, you can watch as 7 protagonists come to a crossroad, facing their own destiny. You will witness their own choices and the blood-splattering consequence they have on one another. There is no way out except to plunge them into the abyss...

Why similar: Noir 30%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Text-Based 20.2%, Anime 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

Why similar: Investigation 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Detective 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Crime 9.3%

MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.

Why similar: Noir 38.9%, Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 11.4%, Anime 9.2%, Horror 9.2%

The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Text-Based 10.1%

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 23.3%, Noir 22.8%, Mystery 13%, Investigation 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%

The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again!

Why similar: Investigation 22.6%, Detective 21.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Text-Based 12.3%, Horror 10.1%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Mystery 21.7%, Anime 17.6%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 10.8%