Games like Tokyo Detectives

Detective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.

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…

"Return to Shironagasu Island" is a mystery adventure game and visual novel where players step into the shoes of detective Sen Ikeda, who receives a mysterious invitation to an isolated island from a millionaire. Together with his assistant Neneko Izumozaki, they explore the island, solve numerous murders and mysteries, and uncover the sinister secrets and hidden truth of Shironagasu Island. The game features captivating characters and a thrilling story, with a focus on survival as players try to escape the ominous island.

"True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1" is a first-person psychological horror game. The player uncovers the dark secrets of an abandoned orphanage and confronts supernatural forces while solving puzzles. With a strong emphasis on story and exploration, the game aims to deliver a cinematic experience with intense atmosphere and compelling characters.

Murder by Numbers is a pixel art detective game where you solve murder mysteries by completing picross puzzles. As honorary detective Honor Mizrahi, you uncover clues, question suspects, and ultimately reveal the truth behind each case. With a witty script and stylish visuals, it's a unique blend of investigation and puzzle-solving.

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In "Arcane Investigations," players step into the shoes of Kabili, a newly appointed arcane investigator waking to a magical robbery aboard the Quartzway Express. Explore the crime scene, question a colorful cast of suspects and colleagues, and gather evidence to unravel the mystery. The journey culminates in a high-stakes trial featuring cross-examination puzzles and surprising twists to uncover the truth before the train's final stop.

"Lucifer Within Us" is a narrative-driven detective game where you investigate timelines, question suspects, and use contradictions to uncover the truth in daemonic possession cases. The game features no hidden plot twists or mini-games, just you and the information to solve three murder cases. As a detective, you'll enter the minds of citizens to banish daemonic A.I. and make tough choices about who to purge.

"Murders on the Yangtze River" is a detective game with a horizontal axis layout, similar to "Ace Attorney." Players solve intriguing cases in early 20th century China, with a focus on logical reasoning and exploration of the stunning brush painting art style. The game strives to resonate with players of diverse backgrounds through its thrilling plot and heartfelt emotions.

In "The Blackwell Legacy," Rosa Blackwell, aided by her spirit guide Joey Mallone, discovers her abilities as a medium and investigates a series of mysterious suicides at NYU, revealing a sinister force at work. As a newly-minted medium, Rosa, guided by the 1930s ghost Joey, delves into supernatural inquiries to put troubled spirits to rest, starting with a chain of ominous student suicides at a local university. This point-and-click adventure game weaves a tale of uncovering supernatural ills plaguing New York City, bound by a gripping storyline and intriguing mysteries.