- #1 Unheard - Voices of Crime
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,881 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Crime 28.2%, Detective 24.7%, Mystery 12%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Point & Click 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on listening to audio logs and using deductive reasoning to identify culprits and motives.
- #2 The Case of the Golden Idol
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 30.5%, Crime 21.4%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in logic and deduction that requires you to piece together complex mysteries from static scenes.
- #3 Acolyte
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: SuperstringPub: Pantaloon
Windows
Acolyte is a narrative ARG/Detective game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Mystery 15%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Typing 8.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features an AI-driven conversation system that requires you to ask the right questions to uncover secrets.
- #4 Her Story
95% matchVery Positive89% of 10,391 reviews2015
Dev: Sam Barlow
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Detective 21.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Typing 8.5% ★, Point & Click 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal investigation game that tasks you with searching a database and piecing together a narrative through questioning.
- #5 CaseCracker
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,465 reviews2022
Dev: BlackRobe
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
No flashy visuals, just pure mental gymnastics. Actively search, cross-reference, and unravel the truth from a complex database. In this hardcore text-based deduction game, the devil is always in the details. Detective, are you ready?
Why similar: Word Game 24.9%, Detective 23.6%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Mystery 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based puzzle game that captures the feeling of hacking and investigation through logical deduction.
- #6 Return of the Obra Dinn
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 52.1%, Mystery 23%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Requires intense deductive reasoning to identify the fates of crew members using limited information.
- #7 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,249 reviews2015
Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Crime 31.8%, Detective 28.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 10%, Puzzle 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Relies heavily on questioning suspects and finding inconsistencies in their testimonies to progress.
- #8 Tangle Tower
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.8%, Crime 18.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming detective game that relies on interviewing suspects and solving logic puzzles to find the truth.
- #9 Telling Lies
92% matchMixed63% of 1,323 reviews2019
Dev: Sam BarlowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.
Why similar: Crime 28.9%, Detective 27.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Similar to Her Story, this game forces you to investigate by searching for specific keywords and analyzing video clips.
- #10 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
91% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 41.6%, Crime 24.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 6.6%, Point & Click 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for detective investigation mechanics, featuring a robust deduction board for connecting clues.
- #11 Murders on the Yangtze River
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,156 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 49.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game with strong puzzle elements and a focus on logical progression.
- #12 Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
90% matchVery Positive90% of 15,558 reviews2016
Dev: Osmotic StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Why similar: Detective 42.9%, Mystery 20.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Point & Click 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Involves investigating digital footprints and personal data to solve a mystery through careful observation.
- #13 Scene Investigators
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,027 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Crime 36.3%, Detective 33.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pure deduction game where you must piece together what happened at a crime scene through environmental clues.
- #14 Shadows of Doubt
88% matchVery Positive82% of 17,722 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 78%, Puzzle 15.8%, Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a procedural detective experience where you must gather evidence and connect the dots in a living city.
- #15 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
86% matchVery Positive93% of 5,660 reviews2025
Dev: Aluba Van+Pub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 32.1%, Mystery 15%, Point & Click 13.6%, Word Game 12.3%, Puzzle 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Uses investigative techniques to uncover secrets and solve crimes in a digital world.
- #16 Detective Grimoire
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.1%, Crime 20%, Point & Click 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game focused on interviewing suspects and using logic to solve crimes.
- #17 The Painscreek Killings
86% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Detective 42.7%, Mystery 22.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Psychological Horror 8%
Why You'll Like It: A non-linear investigation game where you must find clues and documents to solve a cold case.
- #18 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,260 reviews2023
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 31.2%, Crime 25.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A detective game that blends supernatural elements with logic puzzles and investigation.
- #19 Who's Lila?
84% matchVery Positive94% of 3,792 reviews2022
Dev: Garage Heathen
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face
Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Point & Click 15%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Puzzle 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery that requires unconventional thinking and careful observation of character expressions.
- #20 Death Trick: Double Blind
83% matchVery Positive88% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Citreat StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 22.8%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses on the mechanics of investigation and the deduction of character motives.
- #21 Murder Mystery Machine
85% matchMixed55% of 179 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Crime 30.1%, Detective 29.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Point & Click 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that emphasizes connecting evidence on a board to build a case.
- #22 Eliza
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,755 reviews2019
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 68.9%, Story Rich 28.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the implications of AI in investigation and therapy through a deep, narrative-driven lens.
- #23 Do Not Feed the Monkeys
82% matchVery Positive94% of 12,685 reviews2018
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!
Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Story Rich 18.5%, Strategy 15.7%, Funny 11.2%, 2D 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A voyeuristic investigation game where you piece together information from surveillance to solve mysteries.
- #24 A Case of Fraud
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 31.6%, Crime 26.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.3%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A detective game that tasks you with investigating complex financial and personal mysteries through evidence.
- #25 The Murder Hotel
79% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
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 27.5%, Crime 25.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy detective game with a focus on uncovering hidden truths through character interaction.
- #26 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
81% matchVery Positive80% of 3,936 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Crime 11%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into the detective's mind with challenging puzzles and investigation mechanics.
- #27 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
78% matchVery Positive85% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Crime 32.8%, Detective 32.1%, Point & Click 16.6%, Story Rich 6.1%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective experience with a focus on historical detail and evidence gathering.
- #28 Crime O'Clock
80% matchMixed69% of 517 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Detective 24.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 10.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hidden-object investigation game that spans different time periods and requires keen observation.
- #29 Tokyo Detectives
81% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Crime 29.5%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Point & Click 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery visual novel that requires careful observation of clues and logical deduction.
- #30 CaseCracker2
77% matchVery Positive91% of 824 reviews2024
Dev: BlackRobePub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Officer Jia has vanished, leaving a classified message pointing to the CaseCracker 2.0 system. Tear through suspects' alibis, look beyond the text, and extract hidden threads from seemingly unrelated intel. Will you find the ultimate truth, or a trap?
Why similar: Word Game 27.4%, Detective 24.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 8.6%, Typing 8.4% ★
- #31 Little Locked Rooms
78% matchVery Positive88% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 31.6%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 15%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery game that focuses on solving crimes within confined spaces using deductive reasoning.
- #32 CaseCracker3
76% matchVery Positive86% of 422 reviews2026
Dev: BlackRobe
Windows · Mac
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: Word Game 24.2%, Detective 22%, Mystery 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Point & Click 8.7%
- #33 The Roottrees are Dead
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.3%, Mystery 19.1%, Puzzle 14.2%, Point & Click 13%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #34 Interrogation Simulator
77% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
Windows · Linux
Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Crime 23.9%, Word Game 23.7%, Psychological Horror 9%, Point & Click 8.8%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #35 The Real Face of a VTuber
74% matchVery Positive92% of 335 reviews2026
Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
Windows
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 23.9%, Crime 21.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Visual Novel 8.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
- #36 Mohism: Battle of Words
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 25.3%, Crime 20.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.1%
- #37 探岛海龟汤
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: 探岛工作室
Windows · Mac
最烧脑的单人海龟汤！训练有素的超智能主持人支持完全自由提问，每个问题都可能撕开隐藏的真相。层层迷雾与反转步步逼近，让你在推理的每一秒都感受到紧张与压迫。防卡关系统保证游戏顺畅，畅玩不虐心~
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Word Game 28.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Strategy 4.4%
- #38 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
73% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #39 Detective Worden
73% matchVery Positive88% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.
Why similar: Word Game 38.5%, Detective 20.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, Typing 9.8% ★
- #40 Misty Judgment
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,519 reviews2025
Dev: 次元边界
Windows
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 23%, Word Game 21.1%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #41 Trials of Innocence
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,779 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏Pub: Right Mind
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Crime 22.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Point & Click 7.9%
- #42 No Results Found
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,559 reviews2026
Dev: Zzangdol GamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows · Mac
Search, dig deeper, and search again. Can you reach the end of the truth?
Why similar: Crime 63%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, 2D 5.1%, Casual 4.6%
- #43 The Occult Detective
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
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 36.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #44 Tell Me Everything
75% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: LizardFactory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.
Why similar: Word Game 30.9%, Detective 26.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 7.2%, Typing 6.4% ★
- #45 For Your Tranquility
73% matchMixed68% of 193 reviews2023
Dev: Gamesung Games
Windows · Mac
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Detective 28.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #46 Methods: The Canada Files
68% matchVery Positive96% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Crime 32.6%, Detective 29.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #47 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 759 reviews2026
Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
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 35.2%, Mystery 16%, Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%
- #48 Myths of Rules
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,043 reviews2023
Dev: Sugarcane Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.
Why similar: Word Game 48.3%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, 2D 2.6%
- #49 流言侦探
72% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: WoodenWolf
Windows
《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。
Why similar: Word Game 41.9%, Detective 25.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #50 Mini Murder Mysteries
68% matchVery Positive95% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Crime 26.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #51 Paper Bride
70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,295 reviews2021
Dev: HeartBeat Plus
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Word Game 22.8%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 11.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
- #52 Word Game
69% matchVery Positive93% of 6,426 reviews2022
Dev: Team9
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Why similar: Word Game 37.5%, Puzzle 24.1%, Story Rich 14.3%, Strategy 12.8%, 2D 7.4%
- #53 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,084 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
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 28.2%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Point & Click 8.6%
- #54 The Incident at Galley House
65% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2026
Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Mystery 22.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #55 The Operator
66% matchVery Positive92% of 8,818 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau 81
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Crime 26.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Point & Click 9.2%
- #56 Uncover the Smoking Gun
67% matchVery Positive96% of 449 reviews2024
Dev: ReLU Games, Inc.
Windows
A Battle of Wits with AI: Solve the case by conversing with a suspect robot using GPT to gather evidence. What single truth emerges from countless dialogues and pieces of information?
Why similar: Crime 34.7%, Detective 27.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 6.3%, Typing 6.2% ★
- #57 前程似锦 Excellent Expectations
70% matchVery Positive86% of 976 reviews2017
Dev: 内购人生PABL
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Excellent Expectations is a puzzle adventure game , you would use search engines to discover a story from a stranger's phone .
Why similar: Detective 38%, Word Game 34.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Funny 5%
- #58 Paper Perjury
67% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.4%, Crime 19.6%, Mystery 11%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Point & Click 8.5%
- #59 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
66% matchVery Positive88% of 6,230 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 23.4%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Point & Click 8.6%
