Games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

97% positive from 2,091 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Verified

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective screenshot

What it is

A narrative puzzle adventure where you possess objects to alter events and solve your own murder. It features quirky humor and charming characters.

What players liked

Players praise its unique mystery, engaging puzzles, and strong story with Ace Attorney vibes.

The catch

Failing a puzzle means sitting through the same long dialogue and animations again.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,091 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

View Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on Steam

More like this: Story Rich Puzzle Mystery Detective

Six games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

The Case of the Golden Idol

98% positive from 6,525 reviews2022Deck Verified

A narrative deduction game where players reconstruct crime scenes to identify killers, motives, and weapons. It offers a dark, conspiracy-filled mystery.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging deduction puzzles and compelling story, comparing it to Obra Dinn, Ace Attorney, and even Poptropica.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

Games like The Case of the Golden Idol →

The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 4,916 reviews2025Deck Playable

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive detective game for its challenging, rewarding puzzles and comparisons to "Obra Dinn," "Hypnospace Outlaw," and "Her Story."

The catchInvestigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

Games like The Roottrees are Dead →

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 Story Rich.

Games like Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure →

Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

82% positive from 2,837 reviews20239% finish itDeck Playable

This is a Lovecraftian adventure game where players investigate mysteries as Sherlock Holmes. The core loop involves finding clues and fighting encroaching insanity.

What players likedPlayers praise its Lovecraftian horror and detective themes, feeling like a good remaster and continuation of the "Sherlock Holmes" franchise.

The catchVery linear with little gameplay depth or side content

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

Games like Sherlock Holmes The Awakened →

Aviary Attorney

95% positive from 2,264 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

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.

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

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

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

Games like Aviary Attorney →

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.

Games like D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die -Season One- →

Or skip the lists entirely.

Describe what you feel like playing

This page was built automatically from stored Steam data. How these pages are made.