Games Like Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!

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 32.2%, Mystery 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Cartoon 11.6%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the supernatural detective elements and the investigative focus found in your seed game.

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: Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 19.8%, Detective 18.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at mixing psychological mystery with supernatural investigation in a visual novel format.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Social Deduction 23% ★, Psychological 15.5%, Detective 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for blending social deduction gameplay with deep, character-driven visual novel storytelling.

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 36.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 10%, Hand-drawn 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stellar detective game that features beautiful 2D art and a focus on interviewing quirky characters to solve a mystery.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Emotional 28.2%, Story Rich 18.4%, Anime 10%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the cozy management and character-focused narrative style where you learn the secrets of your patrons.

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 45.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the monster-centric theme and the choose-your-own-adventure style that emphasizes character growth.

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.7%, Story Rich 22.4%, Anime 13%, Adventure 8.7%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like a landlord, you manage a space and listen to the personal stories of your regulars to uncover deeper truths.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 41.4%, Story Rich 32.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines management mechanics with an emotional, narrative-rich story about living on the fringes of society.

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 32.5%, Mystery 26%, Story Rich 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique supernatural mystery experience where you interact with the environment to uncover the truth.

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 24.8%, Visual Novel 18%, Mystery 18%, Modern 12.8%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that leans heavily into the detective and mystery tropes found in your seed game.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Emotional 25.6%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-rich adventure that uses a unique word-based mechanic to change the outcome of the mystery.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Mystery 20.9%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the emotional, character-focused narrative style and the sense of uncovering small-town secrets.

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: Psychological 26.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, Mystery 20.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes social deduction visual novel that forces you to make difficult choices about the people around you.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 43.2%, Mystery 31.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends management with mystery-solving, requiring you to identify supernatural plants to help your customers.

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.3%, Visual Novel 22%, Emotional 21.7%, Hand-drawn 15%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management of a tavern while listening to the tales of adventurers, mirroring the landlord experience.

A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.

Why similar: Detective 40.2%, Mystery 26.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Adventure 8.4%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines detective work with a cozy, life-sim atmosphere in a charming seaside town.

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Mystery 19.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a lore-rich investigation experience that fits well with the supernatural mystery genre.

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 31.3%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 21.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 10%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential social deduction mystery game that relies heavily on character interaction and logic puzzles.

Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear.

Why similar: Cartoon 41.6%, Hand-drawn 26.1%, Story Rich 19.2%, Cute 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy management game where you run an inn, focusing on the relaxing aspects of property oversight.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 47.2%, Mystery 31.8%, Story Rich 19.2%, Adventure 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that focuses on gathering evidence and talking to eccentric characters to solve a supernatural crime.

Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Emotional 25.5%, Mystery 22.1%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, hand-drawn adventure that deals with supernatural elements in a mansion setting.

Can you transform a dilapidated old manor into a 5-star inn while solving the mysteries lurking behind its doors? Meet amusing guests, discover new areas and upgrades, complete mini-quests, and find items and beautiful paintings that will help you achieve your goals!

Why similar: Mystery 33.5%, Story Rich 24%, 2D 13.1%, Cute 12.5%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a management-focused experience with a cozy aesthetic that complements the landlord theme.

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 42%, Mystery 30.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant detective game that tasks you with piecing together complex scenes to solve a series of mysterious deaths.

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 29.6%, Mystery 19.7%, Visual Novel 17%, Story Rich 11.5%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective game that focuses on story-rich mystery and investigation.

A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Emotional 20.5%, Story Rich 16.4%, Anime 11.7%, 2D 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive fiction game that focuses on the intimate conversations between a shopkeeper and their supernatural guests.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Indie 30.7%, Story Rich 25.3%, Retro 19.1%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tense management game that forces you to scrutinize individuals to uncover hidden truths, much like a landlord vetting tenants.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Mystery 47.5%, Anime 20.8%, 2D 15.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D supernatural mystery game that emphasizes psychological dread and investigation.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 30.2%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery game that uses unique mechanics to probe the truth behind strange occurrences.

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 34.4%, Visual Novel 23%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects to solve a mystery.

You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Cute 14.2%, 2D 9.1%

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 29.6%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

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 27.8%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Anime 8.7%

DISCOPUP is a mystery game about a seal who wants to sneak inside a dogs-only party. Explore the city and meet shady characters as your search for the perfect dog costume.

Why similar: Mystery 41.7%, Story Rich 21.9%, Retro 17.7%, Indie 6.8%, Cute 6%

Transform an old farmhouse in a seaside village into a luxurious inn! Meet interesting guests, unlock delicious dishes, discover new areas and hidden treasures, configure rooms and amenities, uncover secrets, and rejuvenate the struggling village in this inn-management game!

Why similar: Mystery 34.7%, Story Rich 21.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Cute 13.2%, 2D 7.2%

Faced with the cruel and harsh reality of homelessness, you seek out affordable housing in your area. Luckily, it seems you've found the perfect rental, but something is very off about your landlord...

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.9%, Cartoon 24%, Anime 19.7%, Cute 4.5%

Reunite with your best friends, unravel the secrets of a haunted house, and assist a cute little ghost in this heartwarming adventure where every puzzle brings you closer to the mysteries within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Mystery 18.8%, Emotional 18.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Cartoon 12%

Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾

Why similar: Mystery 35.8%, Adventure 19.2%, Anime 16.6%, 2D 14.6%, Cute 13.8%

~ ~ 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 27.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Indie 6.5%

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 27.2%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%

Become a ghostwriter and write on the behalf of others--everything from love letters to apologies! There's just one catch in this crazy adventure game: the most important words in your writings are decided by roulette.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 44.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Cute 14.4%, 2D 9.4%, Story Rich 7.2%

A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43%, Visual Novel 35.6%, Anime 14.3%, Cute 7.2%

Softie is a short creepy (but cute!) point-and-click adventure game. Take on the role of a cuddly teddy bear trying to find their lost owner in a peculiar house.

Why similar: Emotional 22.6%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Cute 10.2%

Join KK and his gang of supernatural detectives as they investigate a strange disappearance, only to stumble upon something more sinister. Build relationships with your team and piece together their stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Mystery 31.2%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 3.8%

The local Adventurer's Guild is hiring!... Not for adventurers, but for guild clerks! You play an important role in handing out quests, gold, and equipment as your actions shape the stories of these animal adventurers for better, or for worse..!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 48.6%, Story Rich 23.3%, Cute 12.7%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%

The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

Why similar: Emotional 21.4%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Modern 11.1%, Story Rich 10.7%

In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...

Why similar: Emotional 30.5%, Visual Novel 28%, Story Rich 16.1%, Cartoon 13.7%, 2D 5.7%

The Land Of Lamia is a short story driven! puzzle game!(/❛o❛)/! Each level has a description page from the book of Lamia which you use to discover clues. The two characters Lily and Thomas are controlled with a unique mechanic you will need to master in order to progress ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ.

Why similar: Mystery 29.9%, Adventure 24.9%, Story Rich 18.2%, Indie 17.2%, Cute 6.7%

“PENTALOOP” is, a GM-less Murder Mystery game for 4 players. Play with family, friends, and like-minded people, Play together with your family, friends, or other like-minded people.

Why similar: Social Deduction 36.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Story Rich 5.9%

Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.

Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Indie 22.8%, 2D 21.6%, Cute 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Emotional 26.3%, Mystery 23%, Story Rich 18.2%, 2D 9.9%, Cute 8.7%

In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Cartoon 16.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Adventure 5.6%

"Night Nite" is a horror comedy adventure game set in modern times. One day, mysterious events begin to unfold around you. What could be the true identity behind these occurrences?

Why similar: Modern 32.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.3%, Story Rich 18.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Cute 9.1%

a hand-drawn mental-health-focused game!

Why similar: Emotional 36.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 30.7%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 7.9%, Cute 7.2%

First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.

Why similar: Emotional 28.4%, Mystery 19.2%, Hand-drawn 17%, Story Rich 14.6%, Anime 11.4%

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 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Emotional 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Emotional 23.2%, Story Rich 22.3%, Adventure 11.2%, 2D 8.5%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Mystery 23.2%, Cartoon 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

Why similar: Adventure 28.5%, Indie 19.8%, Story Rich 17.9%, Retro 15%, Cute 7.7%

Uncover the truth about the Ghostland Yard investigators disappearance in this challenging 2D platformer. Travel across the world in more than 250 handcrafted levels to find your friends!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Detective 21.8%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 8.5%