Games like Locked Room on Rails

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 277 reviews

A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this detective ADV/visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

99% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Ridelle.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Welcome back to the Twenties! A murder has gripped the VIP section of a fancy train, and it's up to amateur sleuth Victoria and her omniscient feline friend Hercules to investigate. Meet the witnesses, hunt for clues, and gather alibis in a world where no-one will help you with anything until you solve a puzzle for them first! With a run-time of a few hours, Victoria Clair and the Mystery Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victoria Clair and the Mystery Express.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A story-rich, conversation-heavy investigative visual novel with point & click elements where you play as Moses & Plato, two clueless detectives embroiled in a wild case while traveling on the famous luxury train, the Clawville Express. When the client you are supposed to protect, an ambassador on a peace mission, is murdered, you become the main suspect! Be the slyest fox detective and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville.

Plunge into the people’s most secret wishes and desires! You and your partner Scott have a lot of work to do. A man was murdered with a red hyacinth left on his body – the sign of a notorious serial killer from many years ago. You find out that your psychologist Mark Coleman was involved, and then he kills your boss Xavier. You have to get him behind bars as soon as possible, but there is another … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsolved Case: The Scarlet Hyacinth Collector's Edition.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief.

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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 85 reviews

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Act 1 & 2 of Let Bions Be Bygones is now officially available on Steam! The dramatic Act 3 finale will be unleashed to all owners on May 7th as a free update. "Welcome to the planet Terrahive. A planet that never should have existed. Completely encrusted in a disease called humanity. Corporate arcologies and space elevators shadow the layers of pollut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Bions Be Bygones.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

86% User Score Based on 710 reviews

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries. Enjoy a brand new dark fantasy detective action game from the minds behind the Danganronpa series! A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

94% User Score Based on 802 reviews

On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loco Motive.

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.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 349 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 10 reviews

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. You play as Zhang Xiaochen, a young Rift Watcher, navigating through a series of unsolved cases at his master's behest and eventually becoming a master detective. This is not a traditional wuxia game, as our protagonist Xiaochen knows no martial arts. Instead, you must rely on wits and rhetoric to reveal the truth and best the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mohism: Battle of Words.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 221 reviews

Mystery crime scene, clue, riddle & suspect vs detective - killers can't escape If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Case: Clue to a Crime.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Jisei is a supernatural mystery game produced by sakevisual. A young teenager with no name and no home has the unique ability to relive the death of any corpse that he touches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jisei.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 1,363 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 9 reviews

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews

A reverse-detective point-and-click adventure where, instead of choosing dialogue options, you control the character's face manually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's Lila?.

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.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Play as a college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happening right beside him! A visual novel that involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and, of course, adventures! English version is available now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Fei Duanmu.

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.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Detective Competition.

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.

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.

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.

Do you have the courage to stand up against whoever is after you? Even if that means you might have to go head-to-head with someone you considered a friend? Find out in this thrilling true crime adventure game. Someone is going to murder you. You've seen your death, and the vision is not letting you rest until you've found out exactly how much truth is behind it. Sure, you may have made some unf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fateful End: True Case Files.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

In this hidden object adventure a young woman is attacked and murdered in the middle of the night inside a locked room. There are only two ways out: a dead- bolted door and a single window blocked by iron bars. How did the murderer escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 240 reviews

The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zodiac Trial.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Roman, the wolf-kind detective plans to spend his Christmas vacation in his favorite tavern, but a murder case happened in the tavern put him to work again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集.

Quattuoris 32nd. The year 780. Notoriously determined investigative journalist Frederick Emery is twenty minutes late to deliver an announcement he claims will change the entire New World, when tragedy strikes.  His own daughter, Faith, discovers his body in his bedroom, beside a suicide note and a bottle of seemingly poisoned wine... but before the aspiring photojournalist can grieve, her invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleuth Saga: Under Starless Skies.

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

Murder on the Marine Express is a visual novel game and the first installment of The Mysteries of Ranko Togawa series. The St. Joachim Academy for elite girls booked the maiden voyage of the new Marine Express submarine train, which runs along the ocean floor from the sunny California all the way to the Japanese coast. The journey seems like the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful underwat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysteries of Ranko Togawa: Murder on the Marine Express.

Prepare to dance till you’re dead in this horrifying yet captivating experience! A mysterious benefactor invites you to a private party... in Romania! Exciting, isn't it? Well, Annabelle is positively ecstatic, so all you can do now is pack your largest suitcase and print out the plane tickets. Make sure you don't forget your Halloween costume, though! A shimmering light in the dark mountains lead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Tales: Hotel Frightsylvania Collector’s Edition.

 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.

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

Orthodox Mystery x Horror Puzzle SolvingThis work focuses on the bond between a pair of siblings. Players take on the role of the protagonist, Shinonome Yuki, and together with his sister, Shinonome Akari, they use deduction to uncover the truth behind murder cases occurring around them. Gameplay consists of Investigation Parts and Deduction Parts. During the Investigation Part, you solve myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星星落下的夜晚.

The Next Stop is a narrative adventure about a murder full of contradictions, where the clues don't add up and everything hides something darker. It blends point & click mechanics with the depth of a visual novel, all set in a haunting subway filled with secrets. Eight people are on board. Eight stories. Eight hidden truths. Each stop on the train reveals a new chapter. Each carriage is a differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Next Stop.

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.

Casual isometric point and click murder mystery game Procedurally generated mansion, suspects, weapons, and motives Locked rooms deepen the mystery, find the keys and unlock the secrets Two visual play styles: full color or black & white noir ambiance 1 real time hour to solve the crime. No saves. Step Into the Role of a Classic Detective: Interview Intriguing Guests – Question uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Manor.

Trick Eight is a narrative-driven mystery and deduction game blending New Chinese Style with Neo-orthodox storytelling. You will play as two intertwined roles, investigating a series of serial murders on an isolated village, gradually uncovering the chilling truth hidden behind the faith. "Eight is division. All things named by the eight stem from separation." Heaven and Earth are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick Eight.

Murder on the Marine Express is a visual novel game and the first installment of The Mysteries of Ranko Togawa series. The St. Joachim Academy for elite girls booked the maiden voyage of the new Marine Express submarine train, which runs along the ocean floor from the sunny California all the way to the Japanese coast. The journey seems like the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful underwat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysteries of Ranko Togawa: Murder on the Marine Express.

Take the role of a detective stuck on the Murder Express! While on this train you decide to take a nap, but when you wake up you find that someone's been murdered! Now it is up to you to solve it. Search for clues around the three train cars in this short, fun, and spectacular murder mystery visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orient on the Murder Express.

Benge reasoningAre you tired of the many works on the market that use the label "mystery" but only offer "suspense" and "decryption"? Do you often lament the scarcity of genuine mystery games? Do you yearn for locked-room murders, headless corpses, twins, disappearing murder weapons, dying messages, or even architectural tricks? Are you a dedicated fan of games like &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无生之荣.

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.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Immerse yourself in the Psychological horror adventure of James Charouz on his way to find his missing wife and uncover the dark secret of his hometown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Memories.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

This game is based on the theme of love & light reasoning. Even if you choose the wrong option, it will not lead to game over. It is very suitable for casual players who like love reasoning but don't want to waste their brain cells. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Mystery Club.

Eleven years after the Axiom Butcher's reign of terror in the hotel, the murders have resumed. It's up to you to uncover the mystery behind this madman and help the hotel guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hotel: The Axiom Butcher Collector's Edition.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Live a day on board of "Space Colony I" a high tech space station sent to colonise the newly discovered Planet Omega in 2040. In this first person, interactive, space exploration experience you will: Explore the giant "Space Colony I" space station, adding all its parts procedurally to your map; Carry out your daily tasks (play minigames such as watering plants and training in dedicated … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Day In Space.