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San Francisco, 1946: a chill rainy dead October night. Murder’s afoot, and only Chief Cheese has what it takes to get to the bottom of it. As a World War II veteran, a prophetic crime solver, and a hopelessly romantic dairy product, he knows that sometimes the best cop for the job is a crooked cop. If only his partner weren’t a by-the-book stick of chalk. Experience a psychoanalytical cat-and-mous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Freeze.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

You thought you’d left the life of a Private Investigator behind when you opened your own bar. But when an old friend is murdered, you’re dragged back into the world of crime and intrigue. Charm and interrogate your customers, piece together clues, and uncover the truth across five murder cases. As long as the liquor flows, one of your customers is bound to have the answers you seek. Questi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Night Last Call.

【About This Story】 1998, Northeast China. Five years ago, Lyu Hansong’s father, a senior engineer, perished in what was ruled a "tragic car accident." But while sorting through his father’s old blueprints, Hansong stumbles upon a set of clandestine notes. They point toward a truth buried deep beneath the snow: his father was not a victim of fate, but a target of a meticulously orchestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑土无归.

The city is quiet… at least on the surface. Beneath the neon glow and dirty alleyways beats a pulse of fear, uncertainty — and something far worse. When a brutal stabbing shakes the local community, you are assigned to the case — a detective known for persistence, sharp intuition, and an eye for details others tend to ignore. Travel through dimly lit streets painted with gold reflections an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrome Shadow.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

What is Njuma? Njuma is a narrative driven pixel art game with an offbeat interpretation of the Game Jam’s theme: Take a Deep Breath. Draw your last breath and become the family's Spirit-Guide and Guardian of the Ancestral Tree. Help your descendents in their final moments by bringing them comfort and serenity as they transition to the afterlife. The Ancestral Tree withers, generational trauma l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Njuma.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 250 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

Inspector Waffles, a witty detective cat, has been called to investigate the murder of Fluffy, beloved CEO of Box Furnitures. In this point-and-click adventure game, interrogate, gather clues... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inspector Waffles.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 632 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Featured globally on Google Play, the game ranked No. 4 worldwide and No. 1 in China on the “Popular Upcoming” chart during Steam Detective Fest in January 2026. The Early Access version includes 90% of the full game's content. Only the ending is still in development and will be completed and added during Early Access. The game features full voice acting and subtitles, seven locations, and ten cin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A murder has been committed, and everyone in the room has something to hide. Murder Mystery Mayhem is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer. Features Interrogate suspects freely by text or voice Hear guests answ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Mystery Mayhem AI.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Embark on a thrilling pixel art adventure with Detective Guy & Cleo as they solve a mysterious murder. Explore an eerie seaside village, search for clues, interview suspects, and unravel the truth in this whodunit mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 167 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

Take on the role of Lord Winklebottom, detective giraffe, as he investigates the murder of his childhood friend, the axolotl Admiral Gilfrey, in this point and click murder mystery adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Winklebottom Investigates.

Ask Anything. Trust No Answer Completely.In The Last Question, you step directly into a series of unresolved mysteries. Question the people involved, search important locations, collect evidence, organize timelines, and find the contradiction that breaks each case open. In the end, the truth must be reconstructed through your own reasoning. There is no predefined list of questions waiting for yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Question.

Welcome to The Unsolved Detective Agency An AI-driven detective career simulation. Step into the world of The Unsolved, crack an endless stream of unique cases generated in real time by artificial intelligence, and uncover the truth through dynamic verbal duels. Together with your assistant, build an epic of deduction that belongs only to the two of you — one that never truly ends. Every interro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unsolved.

London, November 1889. A freezing autumn night blankets a city on the brink of social revolt during the turbulent elections. Deep within the elegant, high-society walls of Seraphim House, an anonymous dead body is found. The door to his private study is locked firmly from the inside. You are a young inspector freshly arrived at Scotland Yard from the countryside. Being the only detective left at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MurderAt.

Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Holloway Bay.

THE FIRST AI DETECTIVE GAME THAT DOESN'T LIE.Developed by a former Meta AI Engineer, Detective Turtletop solves the biggest problem with AI gaming: Hallucinations. In other games, you can trick the AI into confessing to a crime they didn't commit, or inventing evidence that doesn't exist. Not here. This game utilizes a proprietary "Truth Table" Architecture. The murder mystery is gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Turtletop: Who Killed Harambe?.

Game Introduction: Inquiry Counsel – Solve Mysteries at Your Fingertips, Decide Fates with Pen and Ink [Game Introduction] Welcome to Lin’an in the Northern Song Dynasty in china! Here, you will take on the role of a government-licensed Inquiry Counsel, wandering through bustling marketplaces and the shadowy underworld of martial arts. With meticulous reasoning and intellectual debates, you will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquiry Counsel逆转茶食人.

Feature ListGAMEPLAY FEATURES: The game contains 3 unique cases for you to crack, with different themes and characters. Over 20+ unique fully voiced sock puppets await your sharp intellect through your questioning. Connect your own microphone and do your own dialogue, with the socks wobbling up and down as you speak. A dynamic notebook collects all important pieces of information, to give … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sockpuppet Noir.

WELCOME, VOLUNTEERWelcome to Frost-Falls - a city where crimes don’t cool down, even beneath eternal snow.  You are private detective Alex Mason, arriving in Frost-Falls to volunteer for the international agency I.O.S.C.P, which investigates digital crimes through the screens of compromised devices. SHADOW OF THE PASTEvery case tells its own story. Every suspect is a shadow from the past. And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Screen: Detective Cases.

DescriptionCookies and Crime is a mystery adventure with point-and-click elements and features a non-linear dialogue system. The notorious detective Miss Maple from the Donut Detective Agency is tasked to solve the murder of the cookie victim Victor during a reunion of the cookies in Cloud Castle. The player is supposed to help Miss Maple in her investigation by interrogating the four prime suspec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cookies and Crime: Miss Maple's Last Case.

In 1928, jazz, bootleg booze, and gunfire rule Ashford. Before the drumbeat even stops at the Blue Moon Speakeasy, the owner lies dead in a pool of blood. A lounge singer with smeared lipstick stands over the body, gun in hand, while a booze-soaked detective just wants to close the case as quickly as possible. Dragged into this web of lust, deceit, and death are Zack Brennan, a broke private inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZE IN SHADOWS.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Ralph is a veteran homicide detective who has a high service record. His reliable partner, and best friend, Nathan, has been with him for the past 5 years. Together, the two of them have solved multiple cases together. One day, a strange killing occurs where the victim is bound in chains, and their skin is carved with a cryptic message. At the same time, Nathan disappears without a trace. Ralph gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Judgment.

Follow the story of Justin Case and Dakota Kerlin, two unlikely detectives turned friends as they join the world renown Super-human Investigations Team (S.I.T.) to solve mysteries that stump the ordinary authorities. Using their unique abilities to resolve cases, meet interesting allies, clueless bystanders, as well as nefarious rivals, and ultimately become the great mystery solving duo in this f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Mystery, EP 1: The Duo Dilemma.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Join Detective Guy and his trusty sidekick Cleo the clue-sniffing dog as they investigate the sudden and shocking death of a powerful video game publishing executive. Holed up inside an isolated Alpine hotel during a treacherous blizzard, our detective must search for clues, interview suspects, solve the mystery, and bring the guilty party to justice. Can Guy and Cleo crack this chilling case an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel set three years before the events of Methods. In the last few stages of the Canadian detective competition, Detective Larika Downs is determined to discover the truth at all costs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Canada Files.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Someone has been killing passengers on the express train from Lisbon to Porto, every single day since Tuesday! Someone needs to stop the killer! Detective Case and Clown Bot are back and… is that a kid in the logo? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Murder Is Game Over is a pixel art point-and-click murder mystery involving the untimely death of a famous game designer. You and your trusty companion are on the case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

72% User Score Based on 171 reviews

A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in The Hotel Lisbon.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 984 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 8 reviews

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacuna.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

85% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

RAINSWEPT is an adventure game - A murder mystery dealing with themes of love, relationships and unresolved trauma. The focus is on delivering an emotional story, tied together with charming art style, characters with deep histories, and a moving soundtrack. FEATURES - An emotional story set in an immersive and atmospheric game world - Characters with deep histories, meaningful motivations and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainswept.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

85% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower.

“Winter Clothing" is a horror plot puzzle game with Chinese folk themes. There is an unwritten rule in Tianhe Town: on the day of Cold Clothes Festival, no villager is allowed to approach the back mountain. If they provoke any mountain gods or wild ghosts, the leaders of Qingfeng Temple will not intervene. Grandpa's disappearance brought Chen to the foot of the mountain. Is there really a gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Clothing.

Collect Call is a puzzle platformer game. You might work through the puzzles on your own, or you might talk to other characters to piece together a mystery.Features Gameplay Puzzles gradually introduce new mechanics so you learn at a comfortable pace with intuitive elements, including levers, buttons, physics objects, bridges, and more. The game also includes a story told through dialogue with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collect Call.

Creation background:"One day, when I began to ponder the meaning of life... I decided to create a game." "This is the story I want to tell you." "And thus, my story with you all begins." Regarding the game:"Mind Detective" is an independently produced puzzle, drama, and interactive novel game. You need to follow six partners with different backgrounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 心灵侦探.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

65% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Become Rolando the Majestic and find out how he became the most powerful wizard to ever live! Explore parallel levels using magic and time-travel in a stealth based narrative adventure in order to take vengance against the men who took everything from him as a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolando The Majestic.

Ten years ago, Detective Richard Moore failed to solve a series of disappearances in his dying hometown, his wife, Sarah, being one of its victims. He turned in his badge and swore to never think of the incident again. Now, a single indescribable lead has brought him back. A photo of Sarah, dated the day of her disappearance. He's never seen it before. THE STORYWillow Ridge follows Richard Moo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WILLOW RIDGE.

Direct Investigation (직접조사)Seoul, 2035. In a city where the line between real and fake has all but dissolved, one man's job is to draw it again. Seoul, 2035. Autonomous taxis glide by in silence. The fluorescent lights of unmanned convenience stores burn until dawn. On the giant outdoor screens, AI persona celebrities smile without blinking. People no longer bother to verify whether the voice on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Direct Investigation.

An ‘Ace Detective.’ A rookie who’s way too energetic. And somewhere out there... someone who sells perfect murders for a fee. Aaron Drake has a near-perfect clearance rate, a title he didn't ask for, and as of today — a new partner/mentee. Robin Watson passed the detective exam with the top score and has decided that means she's ready for anything. …She is NOT ready for anything. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aaron Drake: Ace Detective.

A Murder at Sunset ChateauThe game builds a new murder mystery every time you play. ✓ Every case features 8 suspects selected from a cast of 37+ Hollywood guests. ✓ A new murderer is determined every game. ✓ Motives, relationships, evidence and contradictions change. ✓ No two investigations unfold the same way. Everyone at Sunset Chateau has something to hide. Question suspects, compare … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest at Sunset.

The 1900s, deep in the Rocky Mountains. An entire family dies within a single week. No one knows the truth. You are the detective called in to investigate. But someone would rather you didn't live to finish. Driven into hiding, you take shelter in a cabin in the woods outside the town of Blackpine, unable to set foot past its edge. Your only link to the outside world is a handful of letters each d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAR SUSPECT.

New case. New problems. Old raincoat. You've been thrown out of your posh office into a windowless basement. Even rats borrow change and spit on the carpet. But when the Mayor himself is on the line, sobbing like a schoolgirl, you have no right to say "no." His wig has been stolen from his safe. But not just any wig—it's one with a government microchip that controls all the city's traf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defective Detectives 2.

Run a detective agency, investigate Anomalous cases, and uncover the truth behind your mentor's death. After the death of operative Ash Gray, all she left Lin Mo was a scorched ring and a single message: Ash to ashes. To uncover the true cause of Ash's death, Lin Mo leaves the secret organization "Vesper" and travels to her hometown, Collins City, to reopen the Ash Detective Agency… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Ash.

THE DEAD DO NOT REST WITHIN THIS UNGODLY PLACE, AND NEITHER SHALL YOU...IF YOU DARE TO FACE... THE SISTERS OF SOLITUDE. Based on a chilling true story, Sisters of Solitude takes you inside the remains of an abandoned convent, The Order of Our Lady of Solitude. Decades ago, four sisters conspired in the dead of night to murder their Mother Superior in cold blood. Shortly after, the sisters were fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters of Solitude.

THEY HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT, BUT BEHIND THE GLAMOUR LIES AN ANCIENT GREED.The world sees only wealth and glamour in the penthouse suites, the VIP lounges, and the boardrooms. But the real power isn't human. It’s hiding behind the velvet ropes. The Demon Aristocracy has surfaced. Masquerading as the human elite, these entity "collectors" are liquidating humanity’s history. From the Torch of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niji Protocol.

Three years into wallowing in self-pity over your wife's death, desperately trying to escape a grief that rots your soul. You accept a call to return to Gui Dou's Public Security Bureau as a detective to help solve the over abundance of homicide crimes that plagues the small city. Figured that maybe some of these cases can help you figure out the truth behind the mysterious death of your wife. Wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Linework.

CommunityEnglish Localization in Progress!!!  We want YOU to be part of the journey. We are inviting everyone to join our official Discord community. You’ll have the chance to: Participate in early playtests of the English localization. Share your feedback directly with the dev team. Help us refine the game and shape its final form! Let’s solve these supernatural mysteries together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occult Detective.

Every choice you make influences the outcome. From who to trust to which leads to follow, your decisions shape the investigation's direction and the final resolution. Choose wisely. The mystery awaits. Story Orion Everton, the most successful detective of Metrosomia, tries to solve the suspicious murder of Isabelle Rose, who was shot during a show at the city's theater. Cases Find yourself in ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orion Everton: Mysteries of Metrosomia.

Nine in Flight is an absurdist mystery for only the most hard-boiled interim junior detectives. There are no freebies—no “click here to cast suspicion”. The player has nothing but their intuition (and a unique corroboration mechanic) to catch lies, solve puzzles, and unravel a cartoonish murder. THE RUNDOWN Adventure the accommodations of history’s never-landingest luxury airship on its maiden… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine in Flight.