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Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Investigation 23.7%, Detective 19.8%, Mystery 18%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for pure investigative gameplay, requiring you to explore a town and piece together clues without hand-holding.

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 26%, Mystery 21%, Investigation 19.5%, Noir 8%, LGBTQ+ 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep detective experience that focuses on piecing together complex family histories and secrets through meticulous investigation.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.9%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the intimate experience of snooping through a house to uncover the hidden lives and secrets of its inhabitants.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Mystery 24%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Realistic 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a confined, atmospheric location, this game excels at building tension through exploration and uncovering dark family secrets.

Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Cinematic 10.9%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic adventure features strong LGBTQ themes and a focus on uncovering the secrets of a small town through character-driven interactions.

The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads.

Why similar: Mystery 44.2%, Detective 32.6%, Adventure 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique voyeuristic perspective, allowing you to observe characters in a mansion to solve a murder mystery in real-time.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Crime 21.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a stylish, open-world approach to investigation where you must interview suspects and gather evidence to solve a complex crime.

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Cinematic 15.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery that explores family trauma and secrets through the eyes of two protagonists in a beautifully realized setting.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Story Rich 21%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses entirely on exploring a single room to piece together a past mystery.

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: Investigation 19.2%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 16%, Crime 14.9%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a challenging and rewarding deduction experience that forces you to observe every detail of a crime scene.

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Mystery 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Investigation 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes stealthy investigation and time-sensitive snooping to uncover a conspiracy within a 1980s setting.

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Crime 14.9%, Cinematic 14%, Detective 13.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological detective story that uses a unique 'mind palace' mechanic to reconstruct crime scenes and uncover truths.

Barcelona, 1977. An ex-cop in a wheelchair witnesses a murder, and teams up with a young ambitious journalist to bring the truth to light. With camera, binoculars and transmitter in hand, uncover the town’s secrets from your balcony in this soul-searching detective mystery.

Why similar: Noir 18.7%, Crime 15.9%, Detective 14%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on observation and social dynamics, tasking you with solving a mystery from the perspective of a balcony.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Story Rich 22.4%, Mystery 21.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the pinnacle of environmental storytelling, using unique gameplay mechanics to reveal the tragic secrets of a family home.

Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future.

Why similar: Mystery 18.5%, Historical 17.9%, Walking Simulator 15%, Story Rich 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical exploration game that tasks you with uncovering secrets in a museum setting through careful observation.

Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.

Why similar: Investigation 23%, Cinematic 18.4%, Detective 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused exploration game that centers on a mother-daughter relationship and the secrets hidden in their family history.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.7%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rich, story-driven adventure that balances exploration with a compelling mystery spanning two different time periods.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Story Rich 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A period-appropriate mystery that blends atmospheric exploration with clever environmental puzzles.

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 25.8%, Detective 19.3%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: A crime-focused narrative game that explores the dark side of a small town through the eyes of a detective.

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: LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 15.8%, Detective 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven mystery that combines investigation with puzzle-solving and a strong female lead.

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 19.4%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 14.2%, Detective 13.5%, Mystery 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game that allows you to dive into memories to solve a mystery through observation and deduction.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Mystery 27.3%, Story Rich 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the wilderness, it captures the same sense of isolation and mystery-solving through dialogue and environmental clues.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Mystery 21.4%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Noir 15.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery featuring a strong female protagonist investigating dark secrets in a small town.

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Noir 18.5%, Historical 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game that focuses on gathering evidence and building a case through meticulous investigation.

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 23.9%, Mystery 18.2%, Crime 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Investigation 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused game that features a female protagonist and emphasizes puzzle-solving to uncover corruption.

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: Noir 24.3%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Historical 10.1%

Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Cinematic 17.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic, dialogue-free mystery captures a surreal noir mood that mirrors the investigative tension of the seed game.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Noir 19.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Detective 13.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This detective mystery uses a distinct 1920s noir aesthetic and dialogue-based investigation to uncover the truth.

The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.

Why similar: Noir 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Crime 15.3%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that blends LGBTQ themes with a detective mystery set against a 1980s backdrop.

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: Investigation 17.5%, Detective 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery that focuses on investigation and uncovering the truth behind a series of tragic events.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Mystery 26.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a classic example of the 'snooping' subgenre, requiring you to explore environments and solve puzzles to uncover a mystery.

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Noir 18.7%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.5%

Welcome to a small detective agency in old Seoul. Lady in Mystery is a Yuri mystery visual novel set in 18th-century Joseon. Choose one of four women to grow closest to Heesoo, the disguised detective. Your choices may lead to love, revenge, or darker paths than you imagined.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.6%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Historical 12.1%

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 25.7%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 21%, Mystery 18.8%, Crime 17.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Noir 27.3%, Crime 24.2%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Command your minions to solve mysteries and cover up scandals in a high-class boarding school, where the competition is cut-throat and image is everything. But be careful - one of your minions is a traitor.

Why similar: Noir 23%, LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Noir 22.2%, Crime 14.5%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Unravel a mystery: A game you can read, a book you can play.

Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Investigation 14.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Detective 12.3%

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 11.2%

Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate.

Why similar: Noir 30.4%, Investigation 23.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Historical 11.9%, Story Rich 5.9%

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 22.8%, Investigation 19.4%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Mystery 17.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Mystery 32.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Noir 14.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 16%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%

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: Noir 25.6%, Crime 17.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 14%

Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

Why similar: Noir 20.1%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 13.2%, Detective 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%

When a washed-up actor hangs himself on location, a spotlight is cast on the backwater Florida town of Cypress Knee. Your screen becomes a stage on which you investigate this mysterious death as three distinct characters.

Why similar: Noir 24.8%, Mystery 19.1%, Crime 18%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Third Person 8.9%

She Sees Red is a mature, hard-boiled interactive thriller. When someone is killed inside a nightclub, an experienced detective vows to put the murderer behind bars. Make choices that affect the narrative and experience several different endings in this blood-red interactive movie.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.5%, Detective 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Choices Matter 12%, Story Rich 9.9%

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Cinematic 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 19.9%, Crime 18.8%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.

Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Mystery 22.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

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: Crime 28.1%, Detective 25.9%, Mystery 22.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Noir 21.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Detective 17.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

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

Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Investigation 21.7%, Detective 21.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

When Max Caulfield finds her friend Safi dead in the snow, she tears open the way to a parallel timeline. Here, Safi is still alive - and still in danger! With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Cinematic 9.2%

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Noir 21%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Detective 14.7%, Mystery 10.7%

In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.

Why similar: Crime 28.9%, Detective 15.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Historical 8.2%

Jessika committed suicide, and it’s up to you to find out why she did what she did by prying into her digital past. What at first seems to be a job like any other quickly develops into a dark drama with twists and turns.

Why similar: Crime 21.9%, Mystery 16.2%, Detective 16.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%

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: Crime 18.6%, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Third Person 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%