Games like Inugamike no Ichizoku

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel taking place during medieval Korea. While investigating mysterious murders, you will have to make interactive choices that will lead you to different paths and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suhoshin.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

83% User Score Based on 77 reviews

In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After School Murder Club!!.

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.

Note: Due to tight deadlines for the Tencent conference, the currently revealed key visuals (KV) and character illustrations are draft sketches. Their quality is not final, and we sincerely apologize! They will be updated later. "A Grand Escape into the Sunlight." A narrative adventure game based on the Dragon Raja IP. Players will embody Lu Mingfei, an S-Class dragon-human hybr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Raja the farewell passage.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

"Through two doors at once." This is a sci-fi mystery visual novel game. Each decision you make not only shapes your destiny but also peels back layers of hidden truths. Assemble the fragments of reality scattered across various outcomes to reconstruct the complete narrative. Dare to unravel the mysteries—your choices are the key to revealing the full spectrum of secrets. Plunged i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanna Maze.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Root Letter: Last Answer implements a live-action “Drama Mode” that faithfully reproduces every location and character that appears in the game with a cast of 90 actors. By realistically reproducing the beautiful scenery of Shimane Prefecture and the people that live there, the human drama story of Root Letter that depicts the youthful regrets everyone holds and those trying to overcome them can b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter Last Answer.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 5,833 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 17 reviews

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatoful Boyfriend.

It is a narrative-driven game that offers players choices and incorporates puzzle-solving elements, while also featuring a rich and engaging plot branches.The story setting: In April 1943, the Japanese Eleventh Army gathered a large number of troops, intending to eliminate the main forces of the defenders of the 6th Theater of China, open up the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinking The Boats.

Welcome to Crayontopia!A box of crayons and a dream - that's how it all began. But now, a string of murders threatens this perfect world, and it's up to you to apprehend the killer. Of course, if you'd prefer to ignore the killer and ruin other people's lives, that's A-okay, too! Whichever path you choose, you'll have the opportunity to get to know the cheerful citizens of Crayontopia and uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder in Crayontopia.

—You don't want your secrets exposed, do you? Everyone's hiding something. But some are never meant to see daylight. Tsunefuji Arisa seems like your average high school girl—sweet, polite, adored by her friends and family. But in the shadows of the internet, she leads another life. As an "Uraaka Joshi," she posts risqué cosplay photos in secret corners of the internet, chasin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackmail Directive.

An occult-mystery-adventure game set in Kyoto—detectives investigate to solve bizarre and complex cases. What did Kamotan detectives finally uncover on their way to the truth of these cryptic incidents? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIYOKU NO TORI.

About SweetSome StudioTo stay updated, please follow us on Patreon, X(Twitter) and/or Bluesky, under the same name @SweetSome Studio. Also feel free to Join us on Discord!SweetSome Studio is composed of 3 female developers, dedicated to telling the stories we love through games. If you enjoy this demo, please check out the full game via the link above, ADD TO WISHLIST and FOLLOW. This is incredib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taishō Romance Theater.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

■The plot A Nipopo doll sheds a tear—another soul is sheds its mortal coil. One morning, a man's body is found floating in the Tokyo bay. He's estimated to be in his forties. But the incident doesn't stop here. It moves to Hokkaido's cities: Kushiro, Abashiri, Shiretoko, Monbetsu... A second and third murder link the northern island to Tokyo. ■The gameplay The Okhotsk Disappearanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case The Okhotsk Disappearance ��Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine��.

You can read all routes in the free trial version (regular edition)! You can read all stories in the free trial version of this game. Please purchase the donation version only if you wish to obtain Steam achievements. About the Game Gunsmoke, Neon, and Betrayal. A Hardboiled Revenge Story Dedicated to Classic Hong Kong Cinema.Hong Kong, 2014—a city teeming with passion and conspiracy. The pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Spider: Vengeance Remastered donation ver..

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Visual Novel with Live2D Animation, Observing Scum Prisoners! In a prison called a dump, a betting card game among dangerous prisoners begins. Penalty game for the losers! Uncover the hidden pasts and bizarre crimes of these lunatics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romp of Dump.

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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

77% User Score Based on 394 reviews

Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: romanticism of the Eighties, mysteries and intrigues, betrayal and self-sacrifice, hatred and passion - all of this in the new game by the creators of the legendary visual novel "Everlasting Summer"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

85% User Score Based on 422 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

There are two kinds of people: the rulers and the ruled. The Heights are a gorgeous utopia. The Depths, a filthy industrial wasteland. Our heroine, raised in the Heights, has nothing but contempt for those below. Now an observation mission requires her to descend into that world, and the gears of fate have begun to turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam Prison.

Welcome to Joe Papp, Nevada. A theater town where local legends spring to life and nobody knows quite what to do with their lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost of Joe Papp.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

62% User Score Based on 39 reviews

"The Vigilant Villa" is a plot-to-text AVG reasoning adventure game, the classic Blizzard Mountain Villa mode, the game progress is driven by your reasoning and choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vigilant Villa.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A psychological murder mystery set in 90s Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Minds.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

66% User Score Based on 241 reviews

Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of Asumi.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

54% User Score Based on 18 reviews

This is a romance game for women where you become the first female soldier in the Shinsengumi, fight alongside the other soldiers, and fall in love. Experience historical battles alongside the likes of Kondo, Hijikata, and Okita. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI.

Bianhe River Monster- An Immersive Visual Interactive Novel. A stunning immersive ancient-style visual interactive novel featuring mysterious mechanisms is officially released! Set in the ancient Kaifeng Prefecture, this game unfolds treacherous court conspiracies and fantastic mechanism battles, bringing you an immersive investigative journey alongside Zhan Zhao and Gongshu Ling! Story Introduc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bianhe River Monster.

STARCULT. Night: Twisted Age is a dark fantasy visual novel with romance set in a mysterious world on the brink of catastrophe.  The story is told by Silviya, a lady from the noble House Nebula. She is also their Artist [it means much more than just drawing]. She married the young head of the House, Hans, as part of a deal. The game begins with the brutal murder of her husband by an unknown mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARCULT. Night: Twisted Age.

《Virtual Axis Real Blade》is set to release in Q2 2026! Featuring simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English versions, it will support Steam achievements, cloud storage, and additional content. Developed by Jrock-studio, this sci-fi mecha-themed visual novel romance adventure game follows an alien protagonist who arrives on Tianhan Star with AI companion Bi Fang. Assuming th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 虚轴实刃-Virtual Axis Real Blade.

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.

Do you remember your childhood? From Nekoneko Soft and OVERLAP GAMES comes a slightly bittersweet mythic tale. - Story by Tomo Kataoka — the “prince of storytelling” known for narcissu. - Character concepts by Werkbau of “Christmas Tina – 泡沫冬景 –”. - Episodic storyline. - Full Japanese voice acting. - Total playtime: 7–10 hours. - Tuned to a length that makes you want to binge straight t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga.

 Pineapple Legend  Visual Novel Find the Golden Pineapple in 6 surprising chapters and one Prologue Investigate among 20 different cases Solve a dozen puzzles Collect over 200 cards Explore the city of Takitani Catch around sixty fish Garden in your own backyard Equip a variety of accessories and gear Eat food (sometimes weird...) Increase your affinity with other charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Legend.

STORY"There’s a rumour going around at school... They say if you receive a garbled message, you’ll go missing, only to be discovered as a mangled corpse." When introverted high schooler Kazami receives a mysterious garbled message on her pager, she turns to the internet to decipher the message, only to send her spiralling deep into a dark rabbit hole, opening the connections for friends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RE.wired.

● "Cthulhu" + "Legend of Dragon Palace" - A quirky adventure RPG set in the Showa era. This game features a unique setting that combines the "Cthulhu Mythos" with Japan's "Legend of Dragon Palace," offering a strong storytelling element in its RPG format. The game screen adopts an "HD-2D" aesthetic that blends 2D pixel art with 3D CG. Move the prot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 九頭龍奇譚 龍宮之使 THE GAME 印須磨町編.

Kieta Memory – The Girl from the StarsIf your memories don't die – will you live forever? Without our memories – who are we? About This GameWelcome to 1992 – a year of miracles, love, and cosmic mysteries that will change your life forever. In Kieta Memory – The Girl from the Stars, you'll experience an unforgettable romance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Meet Azuki, your extr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIETA MEMORY – The Girl from the Stars.

今作はシンプルに魅力的なストーリーを読み進めるミステリ・ビジュアルノベルとなっております。 【ストーリー】 いわゆる「吹雪の山荘」を舞台とした謎解きミステリ系のビジュアルノベルです。 体験版の範囲となる「事件編」では容疑者をひとりひとり尋問していきます。 また解決編の前には「読者への挑戦状」があり、出揃った情報を手がかりに犯人を推理することができます。 そして「真相編」では体験版では明かされなかった謎がついに解明します。 手に汗握る探偵と犯人の対決も大きな見どころとなっています。 犯人は非常に手強いです。 【容疑者は主に３人】 体験版の範囲である「事件編」では主に３人の容疑者を尋問していきます。問い詰めていけばキャラクターの意外な正体や秘密が明かされていきます。 そして最終的に手がかりが全部出揃ったところで事件編は終了し、「読者の挑戦状」を経て製品版の「真相編」へと続いてい… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 超探偵シャーロックちゃん　～掟破りのミスディレクション～.

The First Light Novel-style Immersive Detective Game! A mysterious girl suddenly visited your detective agency, offering to be your "unpaid assistant"! And the sheriff's arrival brought a bizarre case. A resident was found dead in his room, the doors and windows sealed shut. The entire apartment, punctuated by a series of interlocking testimonies, has become a locked room, impene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How Many Secrets Under Ceiling.

️ Game Introduction The scorching summer air buzzes with the cries of cicadas—sharp, oppressive, and almost conspiratorial. My assistant Ashari and I received a mysterious email from someone calling herself the “Snow White of the Clocktower.” She offered a generous sum to bring us to the far-off city of Arlan to investigate a string of deadly spirit-related murders. Night is falling. The prey has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 致恶灵的你（To You, the Evil Spirit）.

You are Irene Lindbergh, a young writer disowned by her own family. Your father, once the most prominent businessman in London, died in a tragic accident. Now, under a torrential rain, the heirs of the family gather at the estate, each with their eyes on the vast inheritance. Cutting words and old grudges wound you deeply as you navigate the toxic web of family ties. Was it the pain tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoram - Question Arc.

Life of Tabayama is a psychological thriller visual novel set in a quiet Japanese mountain town in the early 1990s. What begins as a lighthearted high school romance quickly descends into a dark and disturbing mystery. With a deeply emotional storyline, richly developed characters, and a creeping sense of dread, this is a game that explores what happens when jealousy, desire, and hidden traumas co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Tabayama.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

Play the latest installment in this retro mystery series that travels across Japan! This time, the stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken! Encounter a cast of intriguing characters in this suspense-filled drama and discover the truth behind the case. Meet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case.

Netghost is a Crime Drama visual novel with a mystery-driven story full of intrigue, twists and turns. The story follows Ian Newfield, a reputable cyber security engineer who transforms into a cold-blooded criminal in his struggle to protect the company he works for and provide aid to his ailing, bedridden sister. Taking inspiration from both Japanese and Western media, we strived to combine the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NETGHOST.

Storyline.George Prinkerton, expecting nothing terrible about the new day, finds himself caught in a time loop. Shocking events unfold one after another, and what seemed to be a completely ordinary young man becomes trapped in a terrifying whirlwind of events. The clock hands relentlessly continue their countdown to the next tragedy, giving our hero not a moment's rest. Will you help him escape th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hateful Days.

Buzz About the Game"Detective Rosie Morgan: Death at a Dinner Party" is a detective mystery Visual Novel and Yuri Dating sim. Follow in the steps of Detective Rosie Morgan, one of the finest and brightest detectives at London's Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard) as she investigates the mysterious death of a famous Human Rights Lawyer and her luxurious Sevenoaks Estate. See if you can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Rosie Morgan: Death at a Dinner Party.

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.

INTERACTIVE DARK FANTASY MYSTERY NOVEL where you banter and have a situationship with the narratorWhat to Expect Romance plot with one and only ML (male lead). A defined female character with her own personality and backstory. Murder mystery in a Dark Academia setting. Choices that matter—decide how our heroine interacts with the world and how the story ends. No fail states or bad endings—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strix and Scholar.

No one understands Kristina. She is about to be expelled from the university for absenteeism, everything is difficult in a relationship with a guy. His parents are divorced and busy figuring things out, to spite them, Kris works part-time in a webcam. A teen drama turns into a detective story when Kristina's best friend dies under mysterious circumstances. And a mysterious stranger appears in Kri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Последнее желание.

Engaging and gripping story from beginning to end, twists, turns, and despair await!WHAT!? I'VE BEEN ISEKAI'D!?What if one day you suddenly get summoned to Another World without explanation and... die just around the corner? What if after that, a suspicious Goddess tells you that you must do something... but she's so vague to not even explain what? In this Kinetic Novel, follow John Smith, a regu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I keep Dying in Another World.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Now available for free, discover a mystery story set in the world of Methods: The Detective Competition. Red July, an up-and-coming celebrity detective, is challenged by The Illusion Killer — a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions. However, in the course of solving the murder, Red July's famous method — which lets her instantly solve any crime — stops working. Now the rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Illusion Murders.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Murder on the Marine Express is a visual novel game and the first installment of The Mysteries of Ranko Togawa series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder on the Marine Express.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Note 1: This game follows the same setting and focuses on 2 new routes: Roya & Chain. You don't need to play the base game to enjoy this version. Note 2: The secret route and side stories are still in development. I planned these for early 2026. They come as a free update. Dark Nights - Reflections is a horror/romance visual novel. Content warnings: jumpscares, depictions of death/dying, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Nights - Reflections.