60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Adventure.
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
The Posthumous Investigation
Brás Cubas is dead, and he wants you to find out why. Explore a noir-drenched 1937 Rio de Janeiro in this time-loop murder mystery. Relive the same day, manipulate characters, and uncover secrets in a game where death is the client and time is your only weapon.
Mistmoon Falls
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Brás Cubas is dead, and he wants you to find out why. Explore a noir-drenched 1937 Rio de Janeiro in this time-loop murder mystery. Relive the same day, manipulate characters, and uncover secrets in a game where death is the client and time is your only weapon.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 20.6% ★, Detective 15.4%, Noir 12.7%, Investigation 12.2%, Conversation 8.3%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Noir 12.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Crime 11.7%, Conversation 10.5%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 18.7%, Crime 14%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Mystery 10.1%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Noir 18.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Noir 17.7%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Conversation 10%
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Investigation 14%, Noir 13.7%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 8.4%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 14.5%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 10%, Nonlinear 8.7%
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 17.9%, Noir 17.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 6.8%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Crime 8.9%, Logic 8.7%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16%, Crime 12.9%, Noir 10.1%, Mystery 9.5%
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Logic 10.3%
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Detective 19.3%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Crime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Detective 20.8%, Crime 16.4%, Logic 11.2%, Mystery 10.3%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 22%, Noir 13.5%, Crime 11.8%, Conversation 10.4%, Mystery 8.2%
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Investigation 19.2%, Crime 18.3%, Detective 17.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Noir 7.5%
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 16.4%, Noir 13.5%, Logic 8.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 16.8%, Crime 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Logic 10.7%
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Noir 14.1%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Logic 8.6%
A noir narrative puzzle adventure where you manipulate time to investigate a space filled with physically identical characters. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward individual lives, connect fragmented pasts and futures, and uncover the single truth needed to avert impending tragedy.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Time Manipulation 20.3% ★, Noir 18.6%, Crime 10%, Logic 7.2%
Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 13.1%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Mystery 8.8%
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 23.3%, Mystery 12%, Crime 11.7%, Conversation 10.4%, Investigation 10.3%
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 26.1%, Noir 14%, Crime 12.8%, Conversation 10.1%, Mystery 8.2%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Noir 18.9%, Investigation 18.5%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 10%
Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Logic 18.7%, Investigation 16.8%, Conversation 9.7%, Puzzle 9.7%
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 22.2%, Noir 13.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 6.6%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 8.5%, Puzzle 8%
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 12.3%, Noir 8.8%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 18.6%, Detective 18.4%, Crime 15.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Logic 8.7%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Conversation 11.4%, Logic 10.6%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 5.3%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 14.8%, Noir 13.8%, Nonlinear 10.7%, Mystery 9.8%
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Crime 14.9%, Noir 14.6%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 9.2%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Noir 18.2%, Crime 15%, Investigation 13.2%, Nonlinear 10%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 22%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Nonlinear 8.2%, Story Rich 7%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 15.9%, Noir 11.5%, Conversation 11.1%, Mystery 11%
Broken Voyage is a detective-focused horror game that takes place on an whaling boat gone silent where the player will solve murders, unweave the strings behind a grander mystery, and resist the allure of a lovecraftian monster!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.1% ★, Detective 29.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 7.6%, Logic 4.4%
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 18.3%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Conversation 9.5%
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Conversation 11.2%, Crime 9%
A corpse has been found on the beach! Explore a summery island to gather clues and uncover the truth in this mystery game, Detective Fantasia DX!
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 15%, Crime 14.4%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Conversation 10.3%
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 30.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 8.6%
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Noir 16.8%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 9.9%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 13.2%, Noir 11.8%, Conversation 11%
After crash-landing on a mysterious planet, novice engineer Nova Collins must unravel the secrets of a town's messy past to escape it. Talk your way through this enigmatic place, but beware: ideas manifest as things that can be traded and lost, so don't lose yourself along the way...
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.7%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Conversation 12.5%, Mystery 9.7%
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 18.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 6%
Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.8%, Noir 16%, Mystery 11.7%
You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 36.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Logic 11.6%, Puzzle 10%, Mystery 8.5%
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 16.2%, Noir 10.9%, Mystery 10.1%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Noir 19%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 7.2%
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 16.9%, Conversation 13.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 10.4%
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Detective 16.7%, Noir 14.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Crime 12.7%, Puzzle 8%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 14.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Noir 6.3%
An exploration puzzle adventure in mystical ruins. Solve timeloop puzzles, discover what's hidden in plain sight, learn the rules and break them.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.1% ★, Nonlinear 13.4%, Logic 12.9%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 9.1%
How did this person die?! Use your deduction skills to find out! In this first-person view detective game, you will role-play as a medical examiner through several real-life, weird cases. Inspect the crime scene to gather clues, collect intelligence, examine the corpse and perform an autopsy.
Why similar: Crime 18.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Detective 17.5%, Logic 10.5%, Mystery 9.9%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Logic 10.5%
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 18%, Crime 11.7%, Drama 9.7%, Mystery 8.2%
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Crime 13%, Logic 10.7%, Investigation 9.6%
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Noir 15.5%, Crime 11.4%, Mystery 10.6%
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: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 14.6%, Noir 14.5%, Crime 14.2%, Conversation 10.2%
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Exploration 7.7%
Play as Mona, a modern-day witch who has the ability to “enter” crime scenes through photographs. She uses her ability to help the police with supernatural cases. But what happens when, one day, a case becomes personal and the murderer gets too close?
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 10%, Exploration 7.6%
