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 28.1%, Crime 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Mystery 10%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive courtroom drama series that mirrors the legal investigation and cross-examination gameplay of the seed game.

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 23.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Crime 14.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-stakes legal battles and character-driven mysteries that define the courtroom detective genre.

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 21%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 17.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus to crime scene investigation while maintaining the sharp dialogue and puzzle-solving elements of the courtroom games.

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 29.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Anime 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This prequel offers a refined take on the classic courtroom formula with a rich historical setting and intricate mystery cases.

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 31.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends high-stakes mystery with intense courtroom-style debates where you must expose lies to survive.

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 21.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Crime 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated courtroom mystery game that focuses on evidence gathering and cross-examining witnesses to uncover the truth.

"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 32.9%, Investigation 12%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully presented detective game that focuses on logical deduction and unraveling complex crime scenes.

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

Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 14.2%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping detective mystery that uses unique investigation mechanics and deep narrative branching to keep players engaged.

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Anime 14.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the series' signature class trial mechanics, offering even more complex mysteries and character-driven drama.

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 24.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Multiple Endings 5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming courtroom drama that captures the spirit of legal defense games with a unique art style and witty writing.

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%, Anime 18.5%, Detective 18%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends the classic courtroom formula with a fantasy setting, requiring you to use magic to prove your client's innocence.

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%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Visual Novel 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-heavy mystery game features a compelling narrative and clever investigation mechanics that feel right at home with the seed game.

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 18.7%, Crime 14.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the courtroom drama genre that captures the anime-inspired aesthetic and legal investigation gameplay.

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 16.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Point & Click 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, text-based investigation game that challenges you to piece together fragmented memories to solve a cold case.

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 16.5%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Anime 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-tension visual novel that forces you to make difficult choices and participate in life-or-death debates.

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 16.3%, Crime 12.3%, Investigation 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines investigative detective work with logic-based puzzles to create a satisfying gameplay loop.

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 23.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Anime 15.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery visual novel that excels at building tension and rewarding careful observation.

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 19.6%, Crime 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Investigation 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy courtroom game that focuses on debate and logic to dismantle the arguments of your opponents.

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 20.7%, Crime 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Investigation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery game that emphasizes gathering clues and interrogating suspects to solve a murder.

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 21.4%, Crime 19.6%, Investigation 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative audio-based detective game where you must listen to conversations to reconstruct the events of a crime.

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 19.1%, Crime 17.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Visual Novel 10%

Why You'll Like It: A casual but engaging detective game that focuses on logic and observation to solve a series of murders.

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 29.2%, Crime 18.9%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 11%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that uses a supernatural twist to make its investigation and mystery-solving mechanics stand out.

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 23.3%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that tasks you with piecing together the truth behind a series of gruesome events.

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 28.7%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends detective work with occult themes, providing a unique flavor to the standard investigation visual novel.

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

Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective visual novel that captures the atmosphere of urban mystery and investigation.

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 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Crime 10.9%, Mystery 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-rich visual novel that focuses on solving impossible crimes through careful investigation.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 43.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: While more open-ended, it offers the most profound detective narrative experience available, focusing on internal choices and character growth.

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 20.9%, Crime 11.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.2%

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 22.2%, Crime 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%

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 29.5%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Anime 7.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

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 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Crime 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9.3%

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 16.3%, Logic 10.4%, Anime 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A courtroom-focused visual novel that emphasizes the pressure of the legal system and the importance of your choices.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 17.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex visual novel that masterfully handles mystery, suspense, and branching narrative paths.

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 21%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.7%, Memes 8.9%

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 21.4%, Crime 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 9.1%

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 21.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Anime 9.4%, Point & Click 7.8%

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 27.9%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 10.3%, Anime 9.2%

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 22.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Point & Click 7.9%

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 22.3%, Crime 16.8%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%

A narrative AVG focused on everyday mysteries from the lives of elementary school students. The two protagonists encounter ordinary yet unusual incidents at school, and through investigation and deduction, players uncover the truth together with them.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Lore-Rich 9%

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.2%, Story Rich 20.3%, Mystery 20%, RPG 11%, Puzzle 9.8%

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 23.7%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Logic 10%

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%, Crime 14.1%, Point & Click 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.7%

《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 20.5%, Crime 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.8%

Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 12%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 28.8%, Lore-Rich 20.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 21.9%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 13.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

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

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Point & Click 9.6%, Logic 7.6%

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 24.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%

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 32%, Visual Novel 16%, Mystery 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Investigation 8.6%

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 31.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Puzzle 7.5%

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 19%, Crime 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Investigation 10.3%

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Investigation 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 11.5%

Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Logic 8.8%

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

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.3%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Point & Click 9.3%

"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 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Anime 8.2%

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 25.5%, Crime 17.1%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 9.4%