60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Crime, Choose Your Own Adventure, Story Rich, Adventure.
Step into the mind of Michael Valenza—a ruthless made man scarred by his past, haunted by guilt, and shaped by violence. In this dark, story-first Mafia visual novel, trust is currency, betrayal cuts deep, and every scene drags you deeper into a world ruled by blood and silence.
Personal Murder Theater: Strangled Roots
Immerse yourself in this grotesque visual novel. Unspeakable secrets, sinister crimes, and a macabre obsession weave this tale, where sanity crumbles beneath the tide of perversion and human cruelty. The first chapter in a new independent anthology of visual novels.
Whispers Of Fear
You step into the shoes of a woman being stalked by a mysterious figure. What was supposed to be a safe haven in an isolated forest house turns into a nightmare as strange events unfold during the night. Each night grows more terrifying... Can you escape before it’s too late?
Immerse yourself in this grotesque visual novel. Unspeakable secrets, sinister crimes, and a macabre obsession weave this tale, where sanity crumbles beneath the tide of perversion and human cruelty. The first chapter in a new independent anthology of visual novels.
Why similar: Assassins 27.5% ★, Crime 18.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Psychological 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%
You step into the shoes of a woman being stalked by a mysterious figure. What was supposed to be a safe haven in an isolated forest house turns into a nightmare as strange events unfold during the night. Each night grows more terrifying... Can you escape before it’s too late?
Why similar: Assassins 35.2% ★, Psychological 15.3%, Alternate History 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 9.1%
Your busty personal assistant Elizabeth Fields is taking you out to diner tonight. Will you be able to resist her motherly charms and keep your precious company secrets to yourself? Find out in this femdom-centric adult visual novel.
Why similar: Assassins 41.9% ★, Crime 17.8%, Psychological 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Mystery 10.4%
In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Psychological 10.1%, Romance 7.2%
NO, THANK YOU!!! is a dark, dramatic mystery hidden behind a comic veneer as all of the men in this yaoi visual novel harbor their own secrets. Uncover the mystery behind the protagonist and this bar disguising a detective agency while flirting with the guys and growing intimate with them.
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Assassins 19.9% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Psychological 12.4%, Mystery 9.3%
A novel game featuring the popular streamer group "Ultimate Jumbo Jet"! Search for clues and discover the truth through "Fantastical Mystery"!
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
A suspense mystery set in a police station. Includes two visual novels. *Lost* features a multi-ending system based on player choices. *Secret A* is a short story with no choices. Both offer suspenseful storylines.
Why similar: Crime 24.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Psychological 13.9%, Mystery 11.9%
Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?
Why similar: Crime 19.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Psychological 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Romance 12.7%
Garden of Seif is a visual novel with dating sim mechanics. Play as a female assassin and choose to embark on a path of trust... or betrayal.
Why similar: Assassins 39.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 15%, Cinematic 13.2%, Romance 9.9%
Assume the role of Blake Jensen, the CEO of Creative Edge, a renowned company known for its groundbreaking innovations. You unknowingly stumble upon a sinister plot of revenge. Jeffrey Howes, a former employee you sacked, nurses a deep-seated grudge against you.
Why similar: Assassins 43.2% ★, Crime 23.1%, Story Rich 8.3%, Realistic 8.2%, Cinematic 7%
A comedy dating sim about a serial killer, an italian, and a psychologist.
Why similar: Assassins 36.9% ★, Crime 21.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 11.2%
Explore a dangerous open world and build your drug empire from nothing. Grow your product, expand your operation, and survive the game’s brutal underworld.
Why similar: Assassins 37.9% ★, Crime 33.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Cinematic 7.7%, Adventure 3.9%
In the middle of summer, in the suburbs, in the river, a drowned body is floating. It seems like three-years-earlier incident replays. This story, through the investigation into the case, shows triangular relationship between a male police officer, a female police officer, and a female murderer.
Why similar: Crime 30%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.8%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Adventure 6.1%
A visual novel passed through an image compressor Play as a murderer unsure of their entire life, down to their name. But you have a mission. One you NEED to undertake.
Why similar: Assassins 35% ★, Crime 19.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Story Rich 6.6%
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?
Why similar: Crime 24%, Psychological 18.9%, Cinematic 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Mystery 10%
Experience the seductive pull of temptation, deception, and the intoxicating allure of dangerous delights at every twist and turn! Immerse yourself in the world of espionage like never before. Slide into the sleek persona of Special Agent Scarlett Steele and engage in a gripping battle for freedom.
Why similar: Crime 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Romance 13.7%, Cinematic 7.3%
Mind Shadows is the first standalone game that my friend and I have made since graduating. It is a short psychological horror experience set in the 1980s. You will see multiple cinematic locations in First Person as you slowly gather hints to what is going on.
Why similar: Assassins 33% ★, Crime 20.4%, Cinematic 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 7%
Homage to Hong Kong Noir cinema. A former assassin seeks vengeance in this hardboiled VN, scored by Yasunori Shiono (Lufia series). (Full story is free via the demo version. This paid edition supports Steam Achievements and the creators.)
Why similar: Crime 28.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Cinematic 13.1%, Mystery 9.5%
In "Stories to tell - Downhill Cemetery" you are a young Japanese man named Hiroshi who decided to move to a new house, he did not know what awaited him...
Why similar: Assassins 41.9% ★, Crime 24.9%, Psychological 14%, Realistic 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and why. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. A short psychological thriller visual novel with choices.
Why similar: Psychological 18%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Crime 11.5%, Cinematic 11.2%
A closed-off ghost town, and the unsolved bizarre serial murders that once occurred there. A “daily life collapse” suspense × death game novel ADV that depicts the obsessive love and revenge of 11 people whose lives were irrevocably shattered by that horrific incident.
Why similar: Crime 23.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Psychological 14.4%, Mystery 9.2%
An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents?
Why similar: Crime 27.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
An interrogation adventure where you play as the lead detective. Exploit suspects’ weaknesses, shake their resolve, and force the truth out of them. Use the weaknesses of a cast of unique suspects to uncover the truth behind the case.
Why similar: Crime 30.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Psychological 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 8.2%
Step into the role of Dominic, a dispatcher in Heavenbrook, where your choices shape a gripping visual novel and adventure game filled with suspense, mystery, and dark secrets. Unravel the chilling mysteries as the shocking events in the city unfold before you.
Why similar: Assassins 30.7% ★, Crime 23.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Cinematic 12.1%, Romance 7.7%
Humorous surreal horror. Never before has so much plot twist per square meter. 11 different endings, and in each one, you'll end up blood-stained. Dare to experience the unexpected!
Why similar: Assassins 29.3% ★, Crime 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Cinematic 10.4%
A troubling missing persons case soon snowballs into an investigation of a shadowy criminal enterprise and vast conspiracies that even affect your own family. Will you be able to solve the mystery while protecting those dear to you? Will your fledgling romance survive full knowledge of your past?
Why similar: Crime 32.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 8.8%
"Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer" is a text-based adventure game. Enter the remote and sparsely populated island of Shikinejima and attempt to solve the strangely recurring mystery found there.
Why similar: Assassins 27.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Psychological 11.8%, Alternate History 9.8%
You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. A horror yuri visual novel following a series of death games in the afterlife.
Why similar: Crime 29.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Psychological 13.7%, Romance 9.5%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Crime 29.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Psychological 11.7%, Mystery 11.2%
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.
Why similar: Crime 36.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 8.2%
A war veteran and newly minted starship captain faces ancient cosmic horrors as his dreams become reality. Navigate romance, mystery, and sacrifice in this sci-fi adult visual novel where every choice echoes beyond the stars. Optional graphic adult content via free DLC.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Psychological 13.7%, Cinematic 11.8%, Romance 10.8%
A character-driven adult visual novel centred on deep relationships and emotional storytelling. Experience a grounded, dramatic narrative that builds attachment through character development, intimacy, and evolving personal bonds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Romance 16.1%, Crime 13.7%, Psychological 13.5%, Cinematic 10.1%
Don't look away, Stare at their formation of attachment.
Why similar: Crime 27.2%, Psychological 19.2%, Cinematic 12.5%, Romance 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%
May 2, 1951. The night everyone in the Alston Manor vanished without a trace. As the newest reporter of a paranormal magazine, you are sent back to the night after the happening. Make your way through the mansion, solve puzzles, find evidence and uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
Why similar: Assassins 35.5% ★, Crime 21%, Psychological 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 7.4%
Idol-themed murder mystery. Play as a detective, solve logic puzzles, and shape your relationships in this VN inspired by Danganronpa & Famicom Detective Club.
Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Psychological 10.2%
*A remastered version of this game with enhanced graphics has been released. * "Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).
Why similar: Crime 28%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Romance 13.7%, Cinematic 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%
This game is an FMV about anti-bullying. A teenage girl mysteriously disappeared, and the truth was buried by power for eight years. Now, you return to this place of evil with a bloodstained list. The moment of slay & judgment has arrived...
Why similar: Assassins 35.5% ★, Crime 24.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Cinematic 11.7%, Mystery 9%
Complete different missions, with various objectives, from legendary contracts, in which you will find different challenges. Invade, steal and destroy different locations.
Why similar: Assassins 42.6% ★, Crime 23.5%, Cinematic 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Story Rich 5.3%
SKINFACE is a short-and-punchy stealth game where you embody a faceless hitman who needs to steal the faces of others to gain the trust of their target. Set in dark soviet-era apartment complexes, evade the police and get your victim to open up the door for you. Knock, knock!
Why similar: Assassins 59.7% ★, Crime 32.9%, Dark 4.9%, 3D 0.8%, Linear 0.7%
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.
Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Cinematic 14.3%, Psychological 14.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Romance 10.7%
Behind Closed Doors is a story-driven visual novel where every choice shapes a forbidden relationship. Explore branching paths, hidden scenes, and multiple endings as tension and desire continue to build.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Psychological 14.4%, Cinematic 13.7%, Romance 11.7%
Do you love me now?
Why similar: Psychological 35%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Romance 14%, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 7.7%
《Tracking Killer》 is a role-playing game set against the backdrop of modern crime investigation. In the game, you will play the role of a detective, conducting on-site investigations and investigations, sorting out the case, collecting evidence, and apprehending the murderer.
Why similar: Assassins 40.4% ★, Crime 23.5%, Psychological 17.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Realistic 5.7%
Welcome to Trauma, a free-to-play short visual novel full of mysteries. Will you ever be able to smile again?
Why similar: Psychological 21.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Romance 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 14.2%
Power, control, and corruption shape every decision. After one impulsive mistake, Laura becomes entangled with a man who can erase problems — but every choice pulls her deeper.
Why similar: Psychological 19.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Cinematic 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Romance 8.8%
Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.
Why similar: Psychological 31.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21%, Mystery 16.9%, Cinematic 10.2%, Story Rich 7.4%
Labeled a “troublemaker,” you transfer to the worst high school. There, you become entangled in dangerous relationships driven by desire, jealousy, and manipulation. Will you get closer, be used, or get hurt— your choices will determine how your story with them ends.
Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Cinematic 12.7%, Psychological 9.5%
Colors:Zero is an interactive storytelling set in a neo noir universe. You will play as a detective and will be assigned to investigate about strange murders.
Why similar: Assassins 35.7% ★, Crime 22.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Psychological 11.1%, Mystery 7.4%
The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours
Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Assassins 26.1% ★, Cinematic 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Dark 7%
The first sequel to the Boys Love visual novel Paradise. Play through the continuation of the original game's good endings, and unlock flashbacks to the first Paradise from new perspectives. Contains new CGs, characters, and lots of romance!
Why similar: Crime 24%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 12.9%, Mystery 11.4%
Trapped on the night shift, June investigates the mysterious disappearance of a coworker in a dark, silent office building. Explore, solve puzzles, and face fear as something watches from the shadows. Cutter is an intense, atmospheric first-person psychological horror game.
Why similar: Assassins 42.3% ★, Crime 25.9%, Psychological 11%, Mystery 8.9%, Dark 5.4%
Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...
Why similar: Crime 39.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 8.9%
A dark historical otome visual novel. Houston, Texas, 1925. A heroine from 2025 is reborn as the daughter of a murdered mafia boss and becomes “compensation” for the Devil’s Six gang. Six dangerous men, seven deadly sins, and a choice between Redemption and Fall.
Why similar: Crime 25.2%, Psychological 14.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Romance 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%
Windows/Mac両対応、リセット”破壊”ADV【サスペンス系ループもの×全年齢対象BLゲーム!】物語の舞台は、同じ日を何度も繰り返す”リセット世界” 登場人物は全員”嘘吐き” 仮面を剥がすも、舞踏会に狂じるもご自由に― 超豪華声優陣参加:小林裕介/水中雅章/酒井広大/森川智之/大河元気(敬称略)
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Crime 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Psychological 13%, Romance 10.9%
Play as Elise Berrie, a tightrope walker marked by a broken past. As she infiltrates the enigmatic Circus of the Moon, she discovers that beneath its magic lie unsettling secrets. Between performances and haunting dreams, every step may bring her closer to the truth… or make her disappear.
Why similar: Assassins 30.2% ★, Crime 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Psychological 7.2%
An interactive prison adventure. You play as a psychiatrist, working one-on-one with inmates who have committed crimes. Use case files to choose appropriate responses and hand out items from the drawer to maintain their trust. Your choices can either open up or close the inmates.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 37.7%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Psychological 20.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 4.4%
Shunichi Sasaki, a young man who lost his past memories due to higher brain dysfunction, was criticized as a "murderer". Who was he really? Use memory notes to supplement his memories and explore his past.
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Psychological 13.6%
Isabella - Chasing Shadows is an erotic thriller with adult elements. After the death of your fiancée, you’ll try to uncover the city’s darkest secrets. What connection does a ‘High Fashion’ model have to your fiancée’s death and can you protect those you care about? It’s up to you!
Why similar: Crime 31.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Romance 14%, Story Rich 8.6%
One girl worked at a gas station in Wisconsin, and during one of her midnight shifts, the most unexpected thing happened to her.
Why similar: Crime 30.2%, Alternate History 15.6%, Cinematic 12.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Realistic 8.4%
The third and final part of the 'Cold Verdict' trilogy. Claire has spent two years tracking down the elusive masked man who puts people through psychological games. Now she has to get through another of his ordeals if she wants to bring him to justice. Make choices and decide the final outcome!
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Psychological 23.3%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Cinematic 8.7%
