Games like 428: Shibuya Scramble

Live-action visual novel following five strangers through one day in Shibuya after a kidnapping, with a JUMP system for switching between their parallel stories when one hits a dead end.

95% positive from 3,831 · 2018 · 28% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $4.99 (2025-01-16)

Visual NovelAdventureMystery Story RichFMVChoices Matter

Six games like 428: Shibuya Scramble

The Shapeshifting Detective

77% positive from 1,696 reviews20187% finish itDeck Verified

This is a supernatural-noir FMV murder mystery where players shapeshift into characters to uncover secrets. It features branching dialogue, a randomly determined killer, and dark fiction radio.

What players likedPlayers praise the excellent casting, smooth performance, and engaging storylines typical of D'Avekki Studios and Wales Interactive FMV games.

The catchIt is hours of repetitive talking where dialogue choices barely change anything.

Both are tagged FMV, Choices Matter and Mystery.

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The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story

80% positive from 1,117 reviews202239% finish itDeck Playable

This is a live-action mystery-adventure game where players solve murders across time by collecting clues and piecing together evidence. It features a three-part loop: Incident, Reasoning, and Solution.

What players likedPlayers praise this FMV detective mystery as a high-quality, lengthy experience akin to Ace Attorney or Danganronpa.

The catchThe clue and hypothesis deduction system is slow, fiddly and tedious to sit through.

Both are tagged FMV, Choices Matter and Mystery.

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Five Dates

85% positive from 2,813 reviews202024% finish itDeck Verified

This is a live-action FMV romantic comedy where player choices shape conversations and relationships with five potential dates. The game explores modern digital dating through branching dialogue and interactive scenarios.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep exploration of love and realistic portrayal of dating, akin to a light-hearted comedy FMV.

The catchThe five women come across as unlikable archetypes and the dialogue feels staged.

Both are tagged FMV, Choices Matter and Visual Novel.

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Misty Judgment

93% positive from 1,401 reviews20255% finish itDeck Playable

This is a visual novel mystery game where players investigate murders, gather clues, and interact with characters to uncover the truth. It features branching narratives and relationship building with female characters.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep narrative and atmospheric mystery, reminiscent of other FMV games.

The catchMachine translated English makes an already confusing story very hard to follow.

Both are tagged FMV, Mystery and Visual Novel.

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Vanity Fair: The Pursuit

88% positive from 4,526 reviews202450% finish itDeck Playable

This is an interactive narrative game about life choices and survival in the entertainment industry. Players make choices that drive branching storylines and lead to multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers find it a decent historical drama, praising actress Xiang Weijing's performance, though hoping for a sequel as good as "Mandate of Heaven."

The catchThe English translation is bad, with whole scenes left unsubtitled or untranslated.

Both are tagged FMV, Choices Matter and Story Rich.

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Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

87% positive from 1,316 reviews2014Deck Playable

Cyberpunk noir detective adventure with live-action FMV and 3D environments. Solve puzzles and dialogue to uncover a lost memory and prevent a dark future.

What players likedPlayers praise "Tesla Effect" as a strong Tex Murphy adventure, often ranking it second only to "Under a Killing Moon."

The catchConvoluted puzzles and a dragging final act

Both are tagged FMV, Mystery and Adventure.

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More about 428: Shibuya Scramble

What players liked

Players praise its unique, well-made visual novel experience with a masterfully connected, mind-blowing mystery plot.

The catch

No text skip and slow text speed force rereading the same scenes repeatedly.

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,831
Released: 2018
Finish it: 28% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $4.99 (2025-01-16)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,831 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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