Games like Aviary Attorney

A visual novel adventure game where you play a bird lawyer solving cases through investigation and courtroom arguments. It features a 19th-century Parisian setting with unique art and music.

95% positive from 2,264 · 2015 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $3.74 (2017-11-23)

Visual NovelAdventureIndieDetective Mystery Story Rich

Six games like Aviary Attorney

Trials of Innocence

92% positive from 1,710 reviews202592% finish itDeck Playable

Courtroom detective game with evidence-based trials and witness interrogation. Features unique locations and a deep narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise "Trials of Innocence" as a smartly written visual novel detective game, similar to Ace Attorney, with a great storyline and memorable characters.

The catchThe English translation is rough and awkward, which makes following the trials harder.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Visual Novel.

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Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure

94% positive from 4,094 reviews202356% finish itDeck Verified

A supernatural mystery adventure game where players find clues, arrange them into documents, and identify contradictions to solve murders. It features a 1960s London setting with supernatural abilities and detective work.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's art, music, and engaging story with accessible multiple endings, recommending the "reborn" bundle.

The catchThe same clue matching repeats, and answers are either obvious or plainly illogical.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Visual Novel.

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AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative

86% positive from 3,708 reviews202270% finish itDeck Playable

A visual novel adventure game where players investigate surreal crime scenes by entering dreams, featuring a dark, mystery-driven narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its improved Somnium logic puzzles and engaging story, similar to the first game but with enhanced gameplay.

The catchThe plot hinges on a late twist that hides information and lands as a cheap gotcha.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Visual Novel.

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The Monster Inside

88% positive from 2,090 reviews201745% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a text adventure game with a film noir feel, featuring a private investigator uncovering mysteries. Players click through dioramas while managing the protagonist's illness and vices.

What players likedThis short, stylish noir visual novel with a unique diorama art style and semi-interactive sections is praised for its intriguing story and unique traits.

The catchDialogue choices change nothing, so it plays as a short story you click through.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Visual Novel.

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D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die -Season One-

80% positive from 1,974 reviews201531% finish it

Mystery adventure game where players dive into the past using mementos to solve a murder. Features quirky characters and a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's incredibly detailed world and intriguing story with memorable characters, despite its lack of a conclusive ending.

The catchThe story stops on a cliffhanger and the sequel was abandoned for good.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,632 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

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More about Aviary Attorney

What players liked

Players praise this high-quality visual novel, similar to Ace Attorney, for its enjoyable story, characters, and unique setting.

The catch

A harsh day timer punishes exploring, and going out of order costs you the case.

Reviews: 95% positive from 2,264
Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $3.74 (2017-11-23)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,264 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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