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A Text-Driven AVG Set in a Republican-Era Espionage World Set inside a government bureau during a chaotic era of modern Chinese history, the game blends undercover work, intelligence gathering, inspections, screening, and internal power struggles. It focuses on survival and identity manipulation under an oppressive bureaucratic system. On the surface, you are an ordinary clerk. In truth, you stand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Over Fog City.

Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 516 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

You are SU, a girl from the future with the extraordinary ability to travel through four-dimensional space. Scattered across different eras and parallel universes are fragments of your past, and it's up to you to piece them together. Embark on a mind-bending adventure, gather crucial clues, solve intricate puzzles, and use your deductive reasoning to uncover the profound mystery of your life. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abnormal1999:Hyperspace.

A Dark, Psychological Thriller Trapped in an abandoned biodome in the heart of the Amazon desert, you search for answers buried deep in time. What happened here—and why does it feel personal? Photos That Reveal the Past – Use a photo analyzer to uncover hidden details in forgotten Polaroids. Zoom, enhance, and find what the eye can’t see. ️ Trigger Visions of the Past – Align photos at their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biodome Mystery.

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.

lack File is a story-driven detective simulator set in the dark streets of Istanbul. You play as a detective pulled back into a case that should have stayed buried. A phone call from an old contact leads you to a murder scene in Karaköy, where the victim is found holding a burned photograph connected to your father. What begins as a single investigation soon turns into a trail of lies, old record… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black File.

Some memories refuse to stay buried.The year is 1952. Abigail, a survivor of a horrific orphanage fire, must return to the ash-choked ruins of the Berlumvale Asylum to retrieve her official school records. However, the ashes hold more than just scorched paper and skeletal remains. They also harbor the restless souls of the children and staff who perished in the flames. Ashes of Berlumvale is a tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Berlumvale.

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.

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.

Inquisitor Shepherd Step into the role of an Inquisitor in "Inquisitor Shepherd," a visual novel mystery thriller. As Inquisitor Shepherd, you'll be sent to a remote village in the religious nation of Vucrium to investigate a burgeoning heresy case and uncover the dark secrets it holds. Through dialogue and investigation, you must gather information, interrogate heretics, and decide th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor Shepherd.

Just Updated Full English voice acting and Vietnamese translation is now available for the demo. About the GameA psychological thriller otome visual novel that blends romance, mystery, and slow-burn horror. Set in a beautifully haunting version of ancient Asia, it invites you to investigate, explore, and survive. The story You awaken in the serene yet unfamiliar Lotus Pavilion, with n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Petals.

Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

When a pair of strangers arrive at his home late one night, Detective Noxley reluctantly emerges from his self-imposed exile. What he uncovers next will put him at the center of a conflict that will change the future of his entire nation. Solve the case and save the day as Sevyn Noxley, a private investigator living in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. Help the citizens of the cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

63% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telling Lies.

About This GameShow Me Mercy is a mystery otome game that blends crime simulation, investigation, and choice-driven storytelling. Raised in a monastery, your life is thrown into chaos after the disappearance of your closest friend, the closure of your home, and a forced marriage to a powerful Duke. On your wedding night, you uncover a horrifying truth—one that leaves you with only one option. Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宽恕我（Show me mercy）.

The Harvest Grove Fall Festival is supposed to be a time of autumn delights—hayrides, caramel apples, and the biggest celebration in town. But this year, something’s not right. Someone has been playing pranks all over the festival. At first, they were harmless enough, but now, people are getting hurt. And you can't shake the feeling that someone is constantly watching you... As amateur sleut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove.

Day and Night: Oath of Light and ShadowA Live-Action Interactive Crime Story Game A Groundbreaking Immersive Experience Breaking the Boundaries Between Film and Game. Game OverviewWhen the camera turns to you, you become the key to the truth. This is not just a game — it’s a cinematic crime thriller where you are the lead actor. Officially licensed from “Day and Night”, this title introduces a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer Feast.

Roadmap About the Game What is The Enigma Case? ️‍♂️ The Enigma Cases is a co-op detective game set in Sunderwood, an alternative town in 2000s America. Play solo or with up to 4 players and step into the role of a real detective. Examine crime scenes, gather and analyze physical and digital evidence, follow suspects’ trails, and interrogate them at the police station. Every decision you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enigma Cases.

Lord Robert Anderson has been found murdered in his secluded country manor. Summoned by his loyal butler, an old comrade of your father from the Great War, you arrive in the dead of night to uncover the truth. Everyone appears distraught, yet behind polite smiles lie secrets, grudges, and carefully hidden motives.You don’t yet know who committed the crime or why but you do know one thing: You have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue: Murder By Death.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Investigate a series of brutal crimes in a remote Arctic town in this psychological horror experience steeped in oppressive atmosphere. Step into the shoes of Detective James Northland and confront the terrifying beast threatening to shatter your sanity in this unsettling tale of mystery. Venture into a frozen, isolated setting where reason fades with the storm in Echoes in the Storm, an inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in the Storm.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

95% User Score Based on 407 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Story SummaryPlay as Veloria, a high school girl who awakens in a world that feels both familiar and alien. Following the fragmented traces of her memory, she must solve puzzles and encounter strangers who seem oddly recognizable. She seeks not just a way out, but the ultimate truth: Who is she? And why has she returned to this place? The girl wakes before a gloomy orphanage. Ashes swirl through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veloria.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,590 reviews

Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery! Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Grimoire.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 194 reviews

PLAY CASES 1 & 2 FOR FREE TODAY!STREAMING ALLOWED FOR ALL CASES IN THE MAIN GAME! 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. The game is set in a fictional version of London in the 1960s where 10% of all residents have some sort of supernatural ability. In this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure.

When truth drowns in crimson tides, only the keenest eyes can pierce the veil. 【Prologue: Veil of Shadows】 The adventure begins when young explorer Ada receives a mysterious selfie from her sister. Though the missing girl smiles brightly in the photo, the strange island in the background radiates an ominous aura. Driven by her months-long search for her vanished sister, Ada embarks on a perilo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Island:Missing Amy.

PURSUE JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE AGESKing’s Detectives is a 2–4 player co-op detective game set in the fictional Kingdom of Westmoor, inspired by medieval England. Appointed as royal detectives by King Edmund IV, you must investigate mysterious crimes across the kingdom. Examine crime scenes, collect physical evidence, question witnesses, follow suspects, and uncover contradictions hidden within th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Detectives.

During the Winter Solstice in northern Finland, a journalist is sent to a remote village to cover a controversial revival movement led by a charismatic cult leader and her child preacher. When the boy mysteriously disappears during a sermon and a blizzard traps everyone in the village, she is forced to investigate a secret the community has protected for generations. Explore the isolated v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Polar Darkness.

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.

Embark on a thrilling journey in this text-based RPG, where every decision shapes your fate. Dive into a richly woven narrative filled with mystery and intrigue, where each step forward brings you closer to uncovering the truth. As you delve deeper into the world around you, your investigative skills will be put to the test, unraveling secrets and piecing together clues to solve complex puzzles. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sanctum.

Unravel the mystery, explore the shadows lurking within human nature! After a difficult journey, Ada has found her sister and officially become a detective. Various cases soon follow. This time, Ada is hired by a painter's wife to search for her missing husband, Ben, within a castle on the remote Island. Yet, this ancient fortress, filled with strange paintings, hides far more than the truth b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Island：Enigmatic Painting.

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.<Game Introduction>    “When you gaze into the truth, the truth gazes back.”     This is an immersive mystery deduction game powered at its core by AI large language models.     You play as Sherlock Holmes, entering the Victorian t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

Waking Up in the Lie You are R3D, an alien robot trapped in a strange simulation. You don’t know who’s pulling the strings—or why—but something feels off. Every move you make might lead you closer to the truth… or deeper into the deception. How far are you willing to go to break free? Dive into a layered narrative and uncover the hidden motives of those around you. Pay close attention to convers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Visitor Effect: Not an experiment.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Your death was just the beginning The Grim Reaper has secrets to share about your untimely demise. Nothing is as it seems, and your death was far from natural. Listen Step into a medieval audio drama brought to life by a cast of professional voice actors, including Neil Bell (Dune, Peaky Blinders). Immerse yourself in an intricate web of character-driven storylines that unfold simultaneousl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Memoriam.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Nina Aquila is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV - Sacred Feathers.

STORYEmbark on a mystical quest that blends Slavic folklore with arcane witchcraft to uncover the truth behind a vanished village. Investigate supernatural clues, confront hidden forces and harness your powers as a novice witch to rescue those lost to the shadows. But be warned: some secrets are better left undiscovered. FEATURES Immersive Slavic Folklore Explore a narrative steeped in Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village.

Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

StoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

95% User Score Based on 2,515 reviews

Discover clues, crack the case If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rise of the Golden Idol.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samaritan Paradox.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,609 reviews

Freya Fellow had been murdered... by an unfinished painting?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangle Tower.

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.

The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

【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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 860 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

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.