Games Like Trials of Innocence

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 28%, Crime 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive courtroom visual novel series that established the genre's core mechanics of investigation and cross-examination.

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 22.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Crime 15.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the legal drama legacy with new protagonists and mechanics that mirror the rookie lawyer journey found in the seed game.

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 20.2%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus to the investigation side of the law, allowing players to solve crimes directly at the scene.

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 28.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Anime 11.1%, Conversation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This historical spin-off offers a deep, lore-rich mystery experience with a refined courtroom debate system.

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%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Crime 11.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie courtroom detective game that shares the exact charm and gameplay loop of a rookie investigator navigating a legal conspiracy.

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 28.6%, Mystery 20.3%, Anime 18.5%, Detective 17.6%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional courtroom mechanics with fantasy elements, providing a fresh take on the legal thriller genre.

The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 10%, Investigation 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the narrative-heavy, anime-styled courtroom drama of a young lawyer finding her way.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 32%, Investigation 11.8%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure that relies heavily on deduction and courtroom-style logic to solve intricate cases.

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 38.7%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Multiple Endings 5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique courtroom visual novel that emphasizes investigation and clever dialogue in a charming, stylized world.

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

Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14.5%, Anime 12.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, detective-focused visual novel that balances complex mystery solving with strong character development.

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 31.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-stakes trial segments and intense debates that will appeal to fans of the seed game's courtroom tension.

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 28.1%, Crime 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a strong narrative-driven detective experience with a focus on uncovering supernatural conspiracies.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Investigation 15.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply investigative mystery game that rewards players for piecing together clues and uncovering hidden truths.

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 32.1%, Mystery 17.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the mind behind Ace Attorney, this game offers a brilliant mystery-solving experience with a unique supernatural twist.

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 16.2%, Crime 12.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigation and logic puzzles with a female protagonist in a vibrant, story-rich setting.

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 23%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional deduction game that challenges players to piece together the truth behind a series of mysterious deaths.

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Visual Novel 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced detective visual novel that uses logic puzzles to advance the investigation.

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 25.9%, Crime 14.5%, Point & Click 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Conversation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues to solve a locked-room crime.

Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.

Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Conversation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective visual novel with strong psychological themes and a focus on uncovering the truth behind complex cases.

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 22%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Crime 11.1%, Mystery 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel with anime aesthetics that mirrors the investigative feel of the seed game.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 16.2%, Anime 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A social deduction mystery visual novel that offers high replayability and intense logical reasoning segments.

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 20.6%, Crime 14.6%, Conversation 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Investigation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that emphasizes deduction and interviewing suspects to solve crimes.

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

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Crime 18.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective visual novel with anime aesthetics that focuses on solving mysteries through investigation.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Mystery 16.5%, Point & Click 16.4%, Multiple Endings 14%, Anime 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery visual novel that features intense debate segments similar to courtroom trials.

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: Detective 22.8%, Crime 21%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game with a unique aesthetic that allows players to gather evidence and conduct their own trials.

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 21.7%, Crime 15.6%, Conversation 11.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 9.2%

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Anime 7.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Logic 10.4%, Anime 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the legal and prosecutorial side of detective work, emphasizing the challenge of winning cases.

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Crime 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Mystery 24%, Detective 21.3%, Story Rich 14.3%, Anime 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, lore-rich mystery visual novel that is perfect for players who enjoy deep, multi-layered narratives.

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 20.7%, Crime 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 8.7%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 10.6%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Detective 21%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Conversation 11.4%, Anime 9.1%, Point & Click 7.6%

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%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 10.5%, Anime 9.1%

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Conversation 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%

Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......

Why similar: Detective 20%, Crime 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 9.7%

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 22.1%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.

Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Investigation 10%

Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 50%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Investigation 5.6%

Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Point & Click 9.3%, Logic 7.3%

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.6%, Story Rich 20.3%, Mystery 20.2%, RPG 10.9%, Puzzle 9.6%

"Internship Detective" is a text adventure game of detective story from the perspective of double female masters. The two heroines Doudou (Intership detective) and Bobo (“big” detective) .

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 10%, Anime 7.8%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Crime 23.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Point & Click 7.9%

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 29.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 10%, Interactive Fiction 8%

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 21.8%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 10.9%

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 31.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Investigation 8.6%

Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Conversation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 9%

"True Game" is a work of suspense reasoning. The work tells the story that people in trouble are taken to a closed space and ask to get chips from others through different competitions. This work has a high degree of brain burning, exquisite picture and strong sense of substitution.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Logic 10.7%, Mystery 9.6%

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%

Prison Notes is a RPG with text-based ADV and cultivation elements. You act as a young migrant worker, wrongly imprisoned in the prison known as "The Coral Reef".What challenges and adventures are awaiting? Will you finally find a way out? Your choices and actions will decide the end of your story.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Crime 12.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Story Rich 6.9%

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: Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Point & Click 8.6%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%

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 22.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 12.2%

"Touhou Saibanmu ~Rookie Attorney Legendry" is a puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Anime 12.3%, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 8%

Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.6%, Detective 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Multiple Endings 9.5%