Games like Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir + Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

60% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 19 reviews

Find the secret behind a grizzly rumor haunting a Japanese high school. Interrogate suspects and hunt for clues to piece together chilling conundrums plaguing a high school in Japan. Suspense (and a little bit of horror) ensues as you try to free students from their nightmare. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch system. Can you figure out who the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Famicom Detective Club.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

There they stood all steeped in shame, another victim claimed in my name. The Murder Hotel is an interactive Murder Mystery Adventure with a huge twist: A scissors wielding demon is the murderer and you have to blame one of the human guests, forging a plausible theory how they could have done it. Feel free to call me Gastfenger. I'm the demonic hotelier, at your service. Oh, you wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Murder Hotel.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

82% User Score Based on 377 reviews

Traditional Japanese family ryokans (inns) are charming places, but a vengeful ghost is terrifying you and other unsuspecting guests. Is there a shadowy specter haunting the placid inn or is something far more sinister driving away business? Dare to Play If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

An exciting advanture in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulslayer.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 16,710 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 15 reviews

Danganronpa arrives on Nintendo Switch to celebrate its 10th anniversary! Danganronpa 10th Anniversary Release: Part 1! This Anniversary edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

89% User Score Based on 320 reviews

Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 79 reviews

An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Solve crimes and pass judgment with a colorful cast of samurai, detectives, inventors, and brigands in a Japan on the edge of modernization. A visual novel detective game set in a town where the cherry trees bloom all year round. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Magistrate.

Yoshiro, being an ordinary Japanese schoolboy who fell asleep during his last class, woke up when everyone had already gone home and the entire school complex was open. The backpack wasn't there, someone must have made a joke......... We are in no hurry to go home, but we also need to find the backpack. This will be a story exploring the entire complex. Basically, it will be a story of memories … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream is Coming....

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

83% User Score Based on 359 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shapeshifting Detective.

We hope you enjoy your time here detecting! Features an accurately simulated metal detector, including frequency, ground balance, and sensitivity controls. Free-roam a quintessential British village collecting artefacts and studying local history. Solve a dark mystery that draws in you and your family. Complete quests for villagers who have a habit of losing their treasured possessions. Donate, tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detectorist Guild.

Embark on a harrowing journey through the eerie corridors of Fancyland, an abandoned candy-themed indoor amusement park shrouded in mystery and darkness. Take on the role of Jackson Wright, a determined 22-year-old on a quest to uncover the truth behind his father's disappearance during a nightguard shift a decade ago. As you step foot into the desolate halls of Fancyland, you'll soon realize … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fancyland.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

78% User Score Based on 571 reviews

Black Rose is a first-person survival horror game in which you assume the role of Linda, an average girl who heard rumors about an old abandoned funeral home being haunted. No one knows what... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Rose.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

Become Hal, an inspector with the ability to manipulate the past. Your mission is to solve a crime in the city where no crime is possible. Investigate in the real world and the dream world. Solve the mysteries that the citizens and places hide and survive the threats that will try to stop you. You're the only one able to reveal the truth and avoid the foresight of the destruction of the city after… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

68% User Score Based on 62 reviews

DEAD SECRET CIRCLE is a horror mystery set in Chicago in 1971. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed DEAD SECRET, reality and dreams collide as investigative reporter Patricia Gable sees beyond the flesh to chase a killer with a grisly M.O. Track the killer, narrow the suspects, and above all, stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret Circle.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Kobayashi.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Lockheart Indigo is an 8-bit psychological thriller. A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lockheart Indigo.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 144 reviews

The adventure of Gabriel Knight starts with gathering materials for his new book, and ends up becoming a fight for his very soul. During his investigation he discovers that he is the heir to the title of “Schattenjäger”, or “Shadow Hunter”, which has been passed down in his family from generation to generation since times long forgotten. He must now face countless dangers in New Orleans, Africa an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Play Tips This game is the first installment in the CaseCracker series. For subsequent storylines, you can continue with CaseCracker 2. The demo presents the first case of CaseCracker, which is free to play. After purchasing the full version, it will be automatically merged into the full version archive in future playing. Clearing the main storyline will provide the core experience of the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CaseCracker.

⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a slow-paced, first-person psychological horror game with a focus on atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It is not an action or combat-heavy experience. Estimated playtime: 2 to 3 hours. Multiple endings available. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a first-person psychological horror game that places you in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness 2: The Room.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

An uneasy atmosphere grips Star Haven High School. Mysterious incidents targeting girls begin to unfold one after another, and rumors soon spread of things more suited to urban legends. And it is up to Beni Akesuzu as the head of the detective club to get to the bottom of these incidents. But even she has a secret: she’s a secret agent for Bancho, a secret organisation specialising in dealing wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

Unravel the Secrets of Dr. Wilfried Éric Herreshoff Step into the shoes of a determined police officer investigating a chilling mystery in a small, storm-battered town. Reports of strange accidents and whispered rumors lead you to the Herreshoff Estate. But beneath the surface of his prestigious reputation lies a web of secrets darker than the storm outside. In this atmospheric puzzle gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herreshoff's Legacy.

**TRIGGER WARNING** **THIS GAME HAS DEPICTIONS OF SUICIDE AND MURDER. THERE IS AN BABY IN THE GAME THAT IS UNDEAD. THERE IS ALSO GORE AND DEATH. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED** Step into the eerie shadows of an old haunted house in 'Lost in memories,' a gripping narrative-driven game that will unravel the mysteries of the past. As you wander through the decaying corridors and dimly lit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Memories.

Step into the dark and twisted world of Feigning Innocence, where you take on the role of Nathon Dean, a seasoned detective with a penchant for unraveling the most chilling of mysteries. Recent reports have sent shockwaves through the quiet town of Eldermoor – over 20 individuals have vanished without a trace, dragging dark secrets into the light. As Nathon Dean, you follow a lead that directs yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feigning Innocence.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

Unleash your inner detective in The JerryMaya Detective Agency, a puzzle platforming adventure for kids and families! Based on the beloved Swedish children’s books, this interactive mystery game invites young detectives to solve crimes, uncover clues, and explore the quirky town of Valleby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The JerryMaya Detective Agency.

Get two of the best murder-mystery adventures in one! Whether trapped in school in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, or stranded on an island in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, there's bound to be thrills, chills, and kills! In Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, enter Hope's Peak Academy, a prestigious high school reserved for the nation's "ultimate" students. Things get a bit twisted when the acad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa 1-2 Reload.

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.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Following the death of a family matriarch, the surviving heirs return from abroad to their childhood home in The Berkshires. But in addition to the family’s Victorian mansion, sprawling acreage, and millions of dollars, they’ve also inherited something much more sinister. A spooky masked figure appears and warns the siblings that they will be the next victims of a grizzly family curse dating back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Peek into the sins and memories of five personalities through surveillance cameras. This is an immersive, mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the dark past that lie dormant inside Sofia, a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate, and uncovers the truth behind the crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sofia in Exchange for Lies.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Valley of Shadows is a short psychological horror game. The events take place in an ordinary American suburb, with an ordinary family man, but the events that happen to him are not quite ordinary.  The protagonist returns home to his family late at night after a hard day's work. But the house is empty, the wife and daughter suddenly disappeared somewhere, and a videotape left by a stranger on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadows.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Tales from Candleforth is a collection of fairy tales that were written on top of a forbidden book many years ago to hide its content. Years later, the dark text is bleeding out and onto the pages of the tales, mixing with them and twisting the stories. The tale is about to begin... In this first tale, we'll meet Sarah, a 16-year-old girl left alone to run the family apothecary. Sarah's gran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Candleforth.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,352 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

This ghost hunting simulation is a first-person single player experience. You’re equipped with an EMF Meter, Thermometer, Audio Recorder, Camera, and a Flashlight collecting evidence to satisfy homeowners concerns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I..

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Controls Z - A button (Interact) X - B button (Cancel) Enter - Start (Pause) Inspector Waffles Early Days is a new game for Game boy color and PC, and it's  the prequel of Inspector Waffles, the adventure/detective game released in 2021.  This time, follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector and prove to everyone that you are more than just a rookie. Find clues, report to your partner and so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inspector Waffles Early Days.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

You are TOBOR — a surveillance unit observing 16 real-time CCTV feeds. Watch, record, and decide who lives in Undercroft as paranoia spreads. Key Features:1. Explore 16 Surveillance Feeds: Delve deep into the heart of Undercroft as Tobor, the spy robot, and uncover the truth hidden within its surveillance feeds. 2. Shape Multiple Endings: Your choices shape the fate of Undercroft and its inhab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOBOR.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

A live-action mystery FMV game, where you make decisions for a father that must rescue his teenage daughter from an eclectic cult before their final night at the Isle Tide Hotel. Save Eleanor Malone by making decisions, collecting clues, solving puzzles and unlocking hidden scenes and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Isle Tide Hotel.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Detective Loup is thrilled when his children, Sherry and Bo, express interest in his profession. To teach by playing, he assembles a series of miniature crime scenes. Every night, the family gathers around to solve the most puzzling cases in history from the comfort of their own home. Little Locked Rooms is a short and unique mystery game that challenges you to solve a series of impossible disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Locked Rooms.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 4,790 reviews

Killer Frequency is a first-person horror adventure that puts you in the shoes of Forrest Nash, a late-night radio host whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Solve puzzles, save lives and run the switchboards, all while listening to a jukebox of retro ‘80s tunes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Frequency.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

61% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Enola is a psychological adventure game that delves into the inherent darkness of love, death and revenge. As Enola, you must survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of her lover, Angelica. Immersed in this emotionally-charged and gripping story, as you decipher challenging death-traps. However, choose your path very carefully - An evil presence lurks in the shadows, watching… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enola.

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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 3,687 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 22 reviews

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.