60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Mystery, Detective, Adventure.
In the far south of Tokyo, the Ogasawara Islands. A wealthy individual ascended to high altitudes in a hot air balloon and died from lack of oxygen. At first, she thought it was an accident. There were suspicious elements, however.
The Kuon Island Nursery Rhyme Murders: Case Notes
A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story.
Little Locked Rooms
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!
A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Cinematic 15.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Anime 7.1%
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 26.9%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 12%, Anime 11.4%
Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Anime 9.1%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 14%, Noir 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Noir 18.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Adventure 7.9%
Within a cyberpunk world in the year 2070, become Detective B to investigate crime scenes, discover hidden truths, and dismantle the perpetrators' lies. There's only one problem: you have to do all that "without" stepping foot outside your house.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Futuristic 21.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Anime 13.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%
Search Detective Patetaro is a free mystery adventure set in a shopping street in 2050. Trace patents, designs, and trademarks with young detective Patetaro, compare testimony and clues, and eliminate impossible answers one by one. All 5 episodes free. Your search query becomes your deduction.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Detective 18.7%, Futuristic 12%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 10%
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Mystery 15%, Anime 14.1%, Investigation 10.1%
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Noir 23.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 8%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Investigation 16.9%, Noir 15.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Visual Novel 8.5%
Beneath the Shadow is a 3-hour psychological horror kinetic novel set in an alternate Tokyo lost to endless darkness. Adapted from the creator's original novel, it follows Kazusa, an 18-year-old whose ordinary days unravel into madness. Linear and story-driven, with save/reload anytime.
Why similar: Software 60% ★, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 8%, 2D 5.5%, Linear 3.7%
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Noir 29.6%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Mystery 15.6%, Atmospheric 1.6%
You've been kidnapped by unknown scientists and your brain has been plugged into a sophisticated machine to run an experiment: travel into a virtual dimension to unlock weird machinery.
Why similar: Software 44% ★, Detective 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Futuristic 10%, Mystery 6%
Through The Ages is a real-time high end graphical cinematic that takes us on a nostalgic journey through three of NVIDIA's iconic GPUs in unprecedended visual detail featuring visuals that push even the NVIDIA RTX 4090 to its limits.
Why similar: Software 62.7% ★, Cinematic 16.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Atmospheric 2.3%, Linear 2%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 18.1%, Anime 15.3%, Mystery 12%
In the mysterious sci-fi visual novel "Echomnesia", two brilliant scientists - Morpheus and Crona, experiment with a suspicious Cube, but something goes wrong.
Why similar: Abstract 17.4%, Futuristic 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Cinematic 13.1%, Mystery 12.9%
A mystery adventure which is solved by using two visual features: Live Action and Illustrations.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Anime 11.7%
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: Detective 21.7%, Noir 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Futuristic 12.9%, Mystery 11.8%
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 27.7%, Noir 16.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Anime 9.2%
Enadakina is a mystery science fiction future-wave adventure video game.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Futuristic 21.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Adventure 12.4%
When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Noir 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 9.6%
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 33%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Noir 7.1%
"Four of Ten" is a multi-perspective visual novel blending time regression with Avalon-style gameplay. Set in a world where demonic forces invade human territories, ten young maidens gather at an ancient magical site to conduct a five-round ritual aimed at activating a protective barrier.
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 17.5%, Logic 11.1%, Anime 10.9%
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 24.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Cinematic 14.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 9.9%
A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Noir 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Investigation 10.1%, Adventure 9.9%
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 12.4%, Anime 10.2%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Visual Novel 16%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 13%, Anime 11.5%
A novel game with a fully voiced story about everyday or extraordinary stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Detective 16.2%, Anime 13%, Adventure 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%
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 34.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Noir 15.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 7.5%
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 34.8%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 15.5%, Noir 10.5%, Logic 9.7%
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 31.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.3%, Anime 8.3%, Investigation 8%
Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery is a danmaku-detective game that combines point-and-click style deduction with high octane bullet hell gameplay. Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and refute contradictions to solve the case!
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Anime 9.8%
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 37.5%, Mystery 16.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Abstract 8%, Logic 6.9%
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 26.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 11.5%, Anime 9.5%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Noir 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Investigation 11.4%
[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 29.4%, Mystery 19.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Adventure 9.4%
Solve an impossible murder case in the far-flung future in this VR & Non-VR investigation action adventure! Multi-awarded title DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition contains all three episodes from the acclaimed trilogy.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Futuristic 14.3%, Cinematic 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.3%
A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Mystery 22.3%, Investigation 20.5%, Cinematic 14.3%, Adventure 7.6%
NINA AQUILA is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet!
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Anime 10.8%, Mystery 8.1%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Investigation 11.2%, Anime 8.6%
Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the case of some missing scores just before the big Christmas concert of the academy. Help them question the seven daunting suspects before it's too late!
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 9.2%, Anime 7.5%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Anime 9.9%
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 29.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Anime 9.4%
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: Futuristic 22.1%, Noir 18.8%, Detective 17.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Investigation 10.9%
You keep returning to the same woodland over and over again, but why? Something that you can't quite remember holds you captive in this cozy, mystery, adventure RPG.
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Abstract 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 11.6%
Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?
Why similar: Detective 27%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Anime 10.3%
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 27.5%, Investigation 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 7.1%
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Noir 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Investigation 7.6%
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 32%, Noir 24.1%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Adventure 6.6%
don't break your oath
Why similar: Software 56.2% ★, Abstract 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.1%, 2D 5.1%, Text-Based 1.7%
A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 10.1%, Cinematic 10%
Breath some life into your desktop!
Why similar: Software 40.3% ★, Cinematic 20.7%, Abstract 15.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Cute 8.7%
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 23.9%, Noir 17.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 11.6%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 8.7%
Murder Mystery Stories is a digital detective game featuring 4 unique murder cases. Examine evidence, interrogate witnesses, and uncover the truth. Each case challenges your logic and observation skills in a gripping interactive experience.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Mystery 17.3%, Cinematic 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Adventure 6.4%
Step into a small town in 90s fictional China as a grieving detective. In a place plagued by twisted homicides, the truth hides in the lies. Interrogate unpredictable witnesses, expose their contradictions, and rebuild a suspect’s face from an imperfect memory. Just like yours.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 15%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Logic 10.4%
BABELOMANIA is a technogothic horror adventure, with a visual novel style narrative, point&click puzzles and light survival elements. Arm yourself with your wits, determination, and an open mind... Or lose your humanity, before you lose your life.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Futuristic 12.9%, Anime 10.3%, Investigation 9.6%
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 14%, Anime 11.8%, Investigation 11.2%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Noir 24.5%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%
As Devin and AV1NA, players will use a combination of psychic abilities and advanced artificial intelligence to solve intricate puzzles, interact with a cast of richly drawn characters, and untangle a web of intrigue that threatens the very heart of Neo-Chicago.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Futuristic 16.4%, Mystery 16%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Investigation 10.1%
