60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Detective, Story Rich, Mystery.
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.
Mohism: Battle of Words
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!
The Real Face of a VTuber
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.
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Crime 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 9.1%
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 18.8%, Crime 14.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Mystery 8.3%
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 21%, Crime 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Mystery 8.8%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Crime 21.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Anime 10.4%
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 25.3%, Crime 17.5%, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 10%, Text-Based 8.2%
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 21.7%, Crime 17.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Text-Based 10%
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 24.4%, Crime 13%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 10.6%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Anime 10.7%, Mystery 8.3%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Detective 51.2%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Anime 9.7%
"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 31.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Anime 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%
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 21.3%, Crime 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Mystery 7.6%
瓔珞事件簿系列遊戲是一系列以私人偵探拍擋瓔．珞為主角的推理解謎遊戲 你將會與兩位充滿火花的偵探, 一同破解一個又一個離奇案件!
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 12%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 8.9%
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 23.5%, Crime 22.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Visual Novel 7.9%
这是一款以中式校园为背景的推理类文字游戏，你将扮演一名高中生司空茂，在开学第一天目击密室杀人事件的现场，并经过调查和推理解决案件，找出真正的犯人和真相背后更深的阴谋。但在享受侦探游戏的同时，请千万不要忽视学习。保持情绪稳定，尽量维持活下去的念头...记住，你的成绩，永远比案件要更重要。
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Crime 12%, Text-Based 10.1%, Mystery 8.2%
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: Detective 23%, Crime 21.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Comedy 7.9%, Funny 7.2%
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 28.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Funny 9.1%
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 24.1%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Anime 9.1%
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 22.8%, Crime 21.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Comedy 9.6%, Anime 7.8%
Check the suspect's status and solve the mystery! A status-checking mystery ADV in which a rookie detective takes on difficult cases that take place in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Mystery 28.8%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Comedy 17.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.4%
I Am The Prosecutor is a non-linear Visual Novel about defending a cute Tomboy named Sophie where you're given just 30 seconds to make the right choice each time. Help make Sophie's case against her abusive mother and give her much needed closure.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.1%
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 28.6%, Crime 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Anime 7.7%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 12.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 10.9%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Comedy 10.5%, Anime 9.3%
A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Text-Based 9.7%
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
Kill each other...for science! The class of '89 is trapped in an elite school killing game. Investigate, solve, and expose your classmates in Kumitantei™: Old-School Slaughter, an episodic murder-mystery ADV card-battler inspired by retro anime.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Comedy 12.6%, Memes 12.4%
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: Dialogue Heavy 23.5%, Detective 19.5%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 7.2%
香港，密室逃脱，刑侦推理，解谜！ 风流倜傥略爱搞怪的刑警，屡破奇案，轻松应付着海量的案件与狡猾的罪犯，直到那件事的发生……为了逃避最不喜欢的人，他调职到这座城市。然而，等待他的将是从警以来最大的敌人和暗中策划的巨大阴谋。外表看似有些憨傻，推理却过于常人的谜样男子小林正雪，能带领刑侦组走出困境吗？
Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Anime 10%, Puzzle 9.1%
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 29.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Visual Novel 16%, Text-Based 11.2%, Puzzle 8.6%
In 2032, Tokyo scientists unveil Araraginium, the 257th element, capable of materializing matter and bringing back the deceased as Araragi Humans. Masakazu Tokimune, a Japanese high school student, grapples with daily life's blend of humor, intrigue, and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Anime 12.5%, Comedy 12.4%, Mystery 12%
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 30.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 15%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
Prison Notes is a RPG with text-based ADV and cultivation elements. You act as a young migrant worker, wrongly imprisoned in the prison known as "The Coral Reef".What challenges and adventures are awaiting? Will you finally find a way out? Your choices and actions will decide the end of your story.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Anime 9.1%
Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Text-Based 12.4%, Crime 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Mystery 16%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 9.2%
"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 44.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 6.1%
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 35.2%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 18.7%, Text-Based 14.2%, Story Rich 5.6%
Excellent Expectations is a puzzle adventure game , you would use search engines to discover a story from a stranger's phone .
Why similar: Detective 53.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Funny 14.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Banter Schooldays!! is a visual novel legal drama adventure game developed by the independent team Lingtan Studio.
Why similar: Detective 42.2%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Adventure 18.4%, Anime 17.3%
A mysterious crime that no one could solve now rests on your shoulders. Well, not just yours; you also have a partner from your department whom everyone makes fun of. But who knows—maybe she’s actually a great detective in disguise?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, Comedy 16.6%, Casual 5.6%
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 22.2%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Text-Based 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%
A pixel game that tells the story of bad elementary school students in the 1990s. The game is full of nostalgic elements of the 90s, while adding light puzzle solving and platform jumping elements.
Why similar: Crime 33%, Dialogue Heavy 26.9%, Story Rich 16%, Puzzle 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%
~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Memes 16.4%, Comedy 11.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 9%
Let your girlfriend know (or not) about the culprit who ate her ice cream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Text-Based 17.2%, Funny 15.5%, Anime 13.5%, Choices Matter 11.5%
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 28.4%, Crime 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 8.7%
In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?!
Why similar: Memes 22.8%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 13%, Comedy 12.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%
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: Detective 34.8%, Mystery 16%, Text-Based 13%, Puzzle 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 28%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Text-Based 13.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Funny 9.5%
A lighthearted game about love and murder.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Mystery 13%, Anime 11.5%, Comedy 11.5%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Crime 15%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Mystery 8.2%
Post-modern hentai-puzzle detective.
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Memes 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 8.3%
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 41.6%, Mystery 16.3%, Funny 11.6%, Comedy 10.3%, Story Rich 6.2%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Crime 21.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Funny 7.2%
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 31.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%
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 21.9%, Crime 21.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Text-Based 7.4%
《明日方舟》同人游戏，以原作角色“老鲤”为主角，在二十年前的龙门，展开一系列解谜探案故事。
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Mystery 17.8%, Detective 16.7%, Anime 12.7%, Puzzle 9.3%
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 24.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Text-Based 10.8%, Anime 10%
一组侦探小队受章鱼岛主人之邀，对六年前的海妖悬案发起挑战。她们需要在二十四小时内完成调查，并各自提交一份答案。最后，出现了七种截然不同的解答……
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Mystery 17.8%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
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 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Crime 14.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Mystery 7.9%
