60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Detective, Investigation, Puzzle.
Turtle Soup World – lateral-thinking mystery game. Each chapter: one strange case. Explore, inspect, question NPCs, ask the host Yes/No/Both questions to find the truth. Works with local LLM or API.
TellTale - Casino Murder Case
[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.
Mens Rea
A completely open-dialog murder mystery.
[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 25.5%, Mystery 17.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Puzzle 10.5%
A completely open-dialog murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%
Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Investigation 6.1%
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Mystery 17.2%, Investigation 17%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 7.3%
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Investigation 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Puzzle 10.5%
You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 11.2%, Puzzle 10.1%
Within a universe dominated by Artificial Intelligences, you step into the shoes of an AI detective to solve the mystery hidden within the Proxy Bar, a jazz club. You can ask the suspects ANYTHING, but will you ask the right questions?
Why similar: Detective 28%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%
A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%
A mystery detective game where you investigate a disappearance, search for clues, solve puzzles, question suspects, and uncover the truth before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Adventure 6.1%
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Investigation 14.8%, Puzzle 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Casual 11%
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
Sound Agent is a narrative puzzle game where you solve cold cases by listening. Use the sound device to rewind to crime scenes, listen to the sounds at the scene, and uncover truths hidden in plain sound.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 5.8%
「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！
Why similar: Detective 41.1%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 6.2%
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 28.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, Dialogue Heavy 7.1%
Set in a Brazilian school, it is a Point-and-Click game focused on solving puzzles and mysteries concerning the dangers of the digital environment. The plot features anthropomorphic characters inspired by Brazilian fauna, known as the 'Bando Detetive'.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%, Investigation 7.7%
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 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 10%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Mystery 14.7%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 10.5%
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Investigation 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
Pendle Tower was once a lavish high-rise hotel, but a new renovation has awakened a long-dormant secret within its foreboding halls.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Detective 18.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Adventure 9.2%
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Story Rich 5.8%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 10.2%
You were just the owner of an office, but something piqued your curiosity. Understand what happened to Andy by browsing through his most personal archives and memories. OS: Memories is a short and engaging storyline about the everyday life of a game developer.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9%
A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Story Rich 8%
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Mystery 15.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Mystery 17.8%, Investigation 17.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%
A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.
Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 16.3%, Puzzle 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%
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 29.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%
A genealogy deduction game set in Republican-era China. Play as a lawyer, search newspapers, case files, letters, and old photos, and follow clues to identify people and uncover family ties. Reconstruct the Chen family tree and uncover the secrets behind your commission.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 7.7%
Investigate a murder at Grimwick’s harvest festival in this hand-drawn point-and-click mystery. Question suspicious locals, collect clues, use items, and uncover the truth behind a town that insists there was no murder.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 15%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%
In a modern city's daily life, become detective Xiquan, interview suspects face-to-face, catch cracks in their words, use evidence to shatter composure. Shift between viewpoints, gather fragments, trace connections, peel away twisted lies and fixations—until the truth surfaces.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Mystery 19.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%
Something dangerous prowls the streets... Can you find out what's targeting young men in Paris?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Detective 19.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 9.8%
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
Why similar: Detective 28%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%
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 26.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 13%
Unregistered Scene is a Minesweeper-style anomaly deduction game. As Agent 03, an insurance company agent, investigate scenes where records no longer match reality. Work with a mysterious assistant to identify anomalies and uncover hidden rules.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Detective 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, RPG 6.9%
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Casual 10%
A terrible curse has descended upon the heavenly island city of Celestis, and you’re its citizens’ only hope!
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 10.5%
Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 10%, Casual 9%
This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Investigation 8.3%
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
When a long-forgotten race returns for an artifact capable of controlling the destiny of the know worlds, can you find the Spindle of Fate first and save the realms from destruction?
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 9.8%
Can your all-star detective team crack the case in time?
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Casual 10.2%
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 37.8%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 12%, Adventure 4.4%
A narrative adventure that combines the exploration and investigation of the enigmatic town of Düstenburg and its people, with trials that test your knowledge about the case.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 11.6%
Tale'Switch is a narrative mystery puzzle game about changing events recorded in a book. Replace the people, objects, and places in its sentences, witness the consequences, trace the choices behind recurring tragedies, and carry clues between stories to unlock the next character's record.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Investigation 17.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Detective 11.9%
"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 38.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 9.4%
A narrative social simulator set in a high school. Study, make friends, and live unforgettable moments where every decision matters.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7.6%, Hidden Object 5.6%
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Investigation 14.1%, Puzzle 10%
A time-traveling killer is taking out the Gray family, one by one.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Detective 18.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Adventure 9.5%
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 9.7%
