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> Some answers lie beyond comprehension. > They never left. The Unleaving is a Chinese folk-horror Cthulhu RPG born from tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs). As a member of a paranormal investigation group, you will travel deep into the countryside to investigate one uncanny incident after another. Multiple stories, multiple occupations, multiple endings—every choice you make and every die you roll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unleaving.

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder at Chateau de Rouge.

Mysterious rituals, unusual political landscape, mantra curses, and heaven-grown sacred tree…… Beneath the seemingly tranquil surface, truths are waiting for your discovery. Explore the direction of our original story, and immerse yourself in the suspense-filled feast we have meticulously prepared for you. Game systems: Notebook, story tree, movement choices, etc., allowing you to grasp the full p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gensokyo：Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Last Act is a mystery-romance visual novel about a young woman named Sarah, who aspires to be the lead in a play. She finally lands her big break but then disturbing supernatural incidents start happening around the theater. All she wanted was a smashing opening night, but instead, she might be breaking a leg... LITERALLY. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Act.

In the quiet town of Baytown, an unremarkable man lies dead under suspicious circumstances. Rumors ripple through the streets. Secrets long buried begin to surface. The whole community is buzzing - some in dread, others gripped by dark fascination. A Detective Story is a compact detective simulator that brings natural conversation to the heart of interactive fiction. Step into the role of detect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Detective Story.

Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

INTRODUCTIONDainichikoukoku, a country much like Japan in the early 1900s. At a time when the sound of military boots could be heard, the army established the secret intelligence department "Theatres". Among the personnel gathered to serve as spies, the protagonist, Hachiya, is among them. In front of the corpse of the man who was supposed to be his superior - with a face as gloomy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hornet the Vanguard.

An interactive mystery game. You play as a private detective trying to solve the disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard. Using the phone she left behind, you'll investigate her friends, family, and Zoey herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Elmwood Trail.

-Introduction-Brain Hackers is a deduction and puzzle VR game. You take on the role of a “brain hacker” detective who is skilled at hacking into the human brain to solve complex crimes. You are about to hack into an airship crash survivor's brain and probe into his memories in order to uncover the horrible truth behind the incident.-About this game-–– Hello, detective. I'm your assistant Kate. To … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 芒果TV《大侦探》官方授权VR游戏：超脑侦探(潜入篇)-上篇-.

In a dark medieval world inspired by real French historical places, you play as a survivor marked by an attack that destroyed his past. Years later, you are recruited into the guard of the Château de l’Arthaudière. Your role seems simple : control who enters and leaves. But behind every face, there may be a lie. Behind every traveler, there may be a threat. And behind every decision, the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doorkeeper.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

WARNING: This game contains flashing images. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please proceed with caution. A Bad Christmas Story is a short, horror interactive fiction experience set in the same universe as Bad Summer. Whether you’re already familiar with Bad Summer or stepping into this world for the first time, A Bad Christmas Story is a standalone, tightly focused horror story you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

Former agent Alison received a dinner invitation that took her completely by surprise—an invitation to a family gathering sent by the patriarch of the Johnson family, a dynasty sitting atop countless industries. This invitation, arriving from such a renowned and influential figure, left Alison deeply puzzled. She was not a famous private investigator, nor had she ever had any dealings with the bus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elegant Sleuth:Mystic Family.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Trapped on a space station with a ruthless killer, Edward Locke must solve this mystery, or it will be his last. In this strange place, filled with even stranger people, Edward will discover more about himself than he ever could have imagined. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder On Space Station 52.

Welcome to the Federal State Police!Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files, clues & suspect info to find out who the murderer is! The game has 30 detailed, completely unique cases to complete! Are you a real detective, and can you master them all? Can you finally close the case? You play as an intern-detective at the Federal State Police… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Did It?.

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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A suspense visual novel filled to the brim with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disapperance of the world's leading geneticist (and your best friend). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean Slate.

A girl was murdered. And she is the only one still hunting for her killer. Han Xiaoxiao, 20 years and 364 days old. Before she could even cut her birthday cake, she became the cold body lying on the autopsy table. Now she stands beside her own corpse as a spirit no one can see, no one can touch. She can scream until it tears her apart, and no one will hear. She reaches for a clue, and her hand … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Murder.

Introduction You've been a bad girl. Now it's time to become even worse. After spending six months locked up in a juvenile detainment facility, you enter the decaying metropolis of Swinster City with one goal in mind: revenge. The man who killed your brother in cold blood has ascended through the ranks of the underworld to become a powerful crime lord who runs most of the city. To have any hope o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detained: Too Good for School.

「Dorasyeoda」 takes place in the Joseon dynasty. Did I just say Joseon? Well, now it should be called the New Joseon! New Joseon, ruled by the one and only God, has Narin as their national religion. What had happened to Joseon? On a peaceful day on October 3rd in Joseon, the descendant of God made his appearance to the world. ‘As the Almighty takes care of our nation, all subjects must look up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorasyeoda.

“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.

Welcome to The Lost Study — a study no one remembers anymore. The Lost Study is a story puzzle escape-room game that recovers a forgotten study by solving puzzles.  By collecting stories and refilling the study, you can restore The Lost Study. Depending on what story you choose, you can play different protagonists, different genres of games. Stories are all stories of the same world.  Som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Study.

OBSESSION — The Vanishing Witness Three weeks ago, a man fell from Wujiang Bridge. The police ruled it suicide. Case closed. Three weeks later, five strangers vanish one after another. Their only common thread: that same night, each of them crossed that same bridge. It wasn't suicide.The Detective Lu Yan, 28. Detective with the Criminal Investigation Brigade. Nickname: "Mad Dog" — once … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 执念刑警之消失的证人.

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.

You are about to enter the memory of Wang Xie, the protagonist, and explore the village from her perspective. During this period of time, which only lasts for twenty-two hours, you can talk to the villagers, investigate the rumors, and trigger the events, so as to piece together what has actually happened on “that night” with the clues. However, what hides beneath this seemingly peaceful village i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Maiden: Blossoms of the Past.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Aug 7th, 1888 Quincy Ernest, the owner of a shipping company in London, is found dead, drowned within the river, a spiral cut up his leg. Minerva “Mini” Ernest wakes up from a nightmare, much like she has most nights since her husband died a month ago. Detective William Usher has arrived, asking Mini to join him at the station. She is horrified to learn there has been another death, another cri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood On The Thames.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery at the Penby Inn! A luxurious hotel set in the endearing English countryside, Penby Inn is coming under a lot of fire (literally) from mind-boggling mishaps, ghoulish noises, rumours of hauntings and gruesome murder! To add to the confusion, the rich new owner Samuel Sage, who has conveniently inherited the hotel, is completely clueless about the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn.

玩家交流，反馈，玩海龟汤群 主群：27211242 分群： 1001458692 作者B站：橘音雅虎 什么是海龟汤： 海龟汤又名（乌龟王八汤）情境推理，出汤者称为主持人，主持人会说一个听起来非常不合理的故事，并且由你来提出问题，一般而言，主持人只会用“是”，“否”，“无关”来回答你。玩家需要根据自己提出的问题，以及主持人的回答，推理出整个故事的真相。 游戏内容： ■64篇海龟汤故事，附带额外16篇番外，囊括了黑汤，清汤，搞笑汤和灵异汤，口感丰富。 ■2名美少女主持人，时常会给你送温暖。【确信】 ■主要文本，故事全语音。 游戏玩法： 核心循环非常简单：阅读故事→关键词提问→发觉真相→回答问题。 你已经猜到结局了吗？ 支持创意工坊： ■可以通过内置的海龟汤编辑器编写并上传汤给别的玩家挑战。 ■可以玩… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 你已经猜到结局了吗.

Overview March isn’t your typical youngster. She has a knack for mysteries and an itch to solve them. Naturally, getting her first-ever case from her best friend Milly fills her with excitement, but it won’t be an easy one.Mr. Peter, Milly’s grandfather, passed away, leaving behind a will that has gone missing. Milly’s suspicious-looking uncle claims to be in possession of it. There’s no telling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective March Forward - The Missing Will.

Welcome to Shinobi Rising, the exciting new game set in the Japanese-inspired cyberpunk universe of Katana-Ra. In this thrilling adventure, you play as a shinobi who must solve a murder mystery and discover the culprit behind the death of an innocent child heiress. As you navigate your way through the streets Clan Kata’s village, the entire game takes place across one single night and you'll need… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi Rising.

You are the new trainee at a forensic anthropology lab. This is where bones with no name and no story end up. In the wreck of a bombed car, at the bottom of a river, in the ashes of an incinerator. Read the bones, and give the missing dead their names back. That is your mission. The evidence takes many forms. A cause of death the scene can't explain. A killer who slipped through the camera's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone to Pick: Forensic Case Files.

"War, Unfinished. Mystery, Unsolved"[Ciella's Casebook] is a mystery detective adventure set one year after the war, following the journey of a war-veteran detective Ciella and her assistant Ricky in the industrial city of Actain ◆ StoryIn ACTAIN — a steampunk factory city where the war may be over, but its wounds are not. Beneath the roar of massive steam engines, the people carry o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ciella's Casebook.

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）.

Private Psychic is a narrative investigation game about weird ghosts and the fear of the future. Play as Maple, a Psychic launching her own paranormal detective agency, but who is so afraid of the future that she can't predict it anymore (which is a real problem for a psychic...). You’ll have to solve a variety of paranormal cases from haunted kitchen appliances all the way to souls trapped in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Private Psychic.

By day, this is a light-drinks bookstore. By night, beneath the deep sea, we journey to the end of dreams. Talk Insomnia is a visual novel that blends suspenseful weird tales with mixology. You play as Ming, a bookstore staff member who prepares drinks for guests during the day and delves into their stories at night. With the warmth of a single drink, you draw out the secrets buried deep in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talk Insomnia.

Unsolved Case: Whispers of Elderwick Collector’s Edition is a psychological hidden-object mystery set in a quiet English countryside where fear settles deeper with every sunset. When a blood-chilling scream tears through the stillness of your peaceful village, retired librarian Mavis Donahue — sharp-minded, stubborn, and cursed with fleeting visions of the past — is pulled into a web of lies stran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsolved Case: Whispers of Elderwick Collector’s Edition.

It's the 80s and perms, leg warmers and acid washed jeans are everywhere. In the midst of all this lies Verbena, a small town in North Carolina where nothing is as it seems. As the new kid in town it's difficult to get along with people, especially when nobody seems to acknowledge what's actually going on behind the scenes. It all hits a breaking point when one of your classmates is murdered. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verbena: Tales Of Growing Up.

An island full of mysteries. A 200-year-old legend. And a secret that was never meant to be found. What begins as historical research soon leads deeper into the mystery of Oak Island. Hidden locations, cryptic clues, and traces of a long-forgotten past all point toward one question: What really lies buried beneath the island? Features Classic Point-and-Click Gameplay: Challenging, logical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Oak Island.

The long-awaited sequel to the early Showa-style spy mystery “Hornet the Vanguard” is here!"Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks" is a completely new mystery adventure game that progresses through the story by gathering information through escape games and uncovering lies through deduction. The title of the sequel includes the ``Chapter3 Imperial Capital Serial Bombing Incident.'' Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hornet the Vanguard2:The fox smirks.

The Steam Next Fest demo supports Korean and English. Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese support will also be added to the demo. Decide Today’s Front Page. 1920s Gyeongseong, present-day Seoul. You are the editor-in-chief of a newspaper in Korea under Japanese colonial rule. Read incoming reports and testimonies, avoid the censor’s gaze, and decide which truths deserve a pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Newspapers of the day.

**Classic Mystery + Serial Killer + Completely Free-form Text Adventure** Catch the killer... or cooperate to stop time? --- This is a detective game where you play as a middle-aged inspector searching for a terrifying serial killer in an isolated village. However, as a player, if you uncover the killer's motives, you might find yourself considering whether to cooperate with them to ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 《道格拉斯警督的日记》.

Nesse jogo você encarna a pele de George, um estudante que inesperadamente foi contratado para substituir a morte. George agora tem uma missão difícil nas suas mãos, será ele capaz de... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Death for Dummies.

Welcome to Alibi: The Dinner Party, an intriguing murder mystery Visual Novel that casts you as a Police Detective. Prepare to delve deep into what happened one fateful night at a luxurious villa, which lead to the death of the house owner and party host. Step into a world filled with intriguing clues, quirky characters, and a lighthearted yet captivating atmosphere. Features: Engaging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alibi: The Dinner Party.

Let this be acknowledged as the official commencement of this recording...                                           and let the solemnity of this occasion be duly observed. Thou dost open thine eyes, only to find thy gaze resting upon an unfamiliar ceiling. The chamber... is of the utmost simplicity. A bed for repose, a gentle light, and a most peculiar sensation upon awakening, as though t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO CALL THIS GAME [So... we just left it like this!].

Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams is a murder mystery releasing episodically in 3 massive, fully voiced (English and Japanese) arcs. The first arc releases in late 2026. The immersive, character-focused storytelling and game mechanics aim to provide a fresh, modern take on nostalgic late ‘90s, ‘00s, and 2010’s-era murder mystery (and especially “killing game”) fan favorite series and games where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams.

About the demoAre you ready to take revenge on the rich and powerful destroying the world? Play the first 3 hours of All Will Rise a role-playing deck-building crime thriller about taking a corrupt billionaire to court for a river's murder. This is a game in development: we are still balancing the game, some art work is placeholder (but entirely human-made) and elements of game design may change b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Will Rise.

GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Single-ending visual novel with 4 hours of gameplay Story-driven mystery set in a secluded mountain village Detailed artwork, rich event scenes, and expressive anime-style sprites Atmospheric soundtrack blending suspense and emotional themes Fully voiced by professional Japanese voice actors (excluding MC) STORYLegends tell of a hidden village deep in the mounta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Village Girl ~The Village in a Cage~.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

91% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Utter a Name is a challenging detective adventure with strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigation. Several disembodied souls linger in the premises of an old manor. The goal is to explore the vicinity for information, then deduce the identities of the souls and their murderers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utter a Name.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You are an explorer of myths, a destroyer of prejudice, and a guardian of order! No ghost, no monster can hide from you! There is trouble in the city of Blue Roche though: strange footprints, eyewitness accounts of monsters... You need to get to the bottom of this! Amidst the cold, snow, and ice something is lurking... Does it want to do harm? Is it hungry? Or is it surprisingly friendly? You shou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth Or Reality: Snowbound Secrets Collector's Edition.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

'Deadly Trick' is a anime-style social deduction game! Your ultimate goal is to complete the class activities and survive the deadly 'Special Class' at Lastope School. Gather your friends and play together! Deadly Trick is designed for 5 to 8 players. In Deadly Trick, players choose their own roles. Depending on your choice, you can become a kind-hearted "White" or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Trick.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.