Games like Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil

A short free visual novel about a new teacher working in an empty school over the holidays who meets an unsettling girl in a classroom, with two endings and long buried regrets.

88% positive from 4,467 · 2018 · 52% finish it

Visual Novel CuteCasualHorrorDetectiveAnime

Six games like Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil

Tokyo Dark

84% positive from 1,343 reviews20179% finish itDeck Unsupported

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with a sanity-tracking system. It features a branching story with multiple endings and a dark, psychological feel.

What players likedNo information about comparisons to other games or what players praise most is available in the provided text.

The catchLong standing game breaking bugs can softlock progress and force a full restart.

Both are tagged Detective, Visual Novel and Anime.

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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, Visual Novel and Anime.

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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, Visual Novel and Anime.

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The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录

90% positive from 1,756 reviews20178% finish it

This is a visual novel mystery game featuring puzzle minigames and multiple endings, with a focus on supernatural detective cases and fully voiced Chinese dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise this detective visual novel for its interesting mystery, believable characters, and unique puzzles, often comparing it to Ace Attorney and Sherlock Holmes.

The catchThe English translation is rough enough to break immersion throughout.

Both are tagged Detective, Visual Novel and Anime.

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SIMULACRA

90% positive from 4,653 reviews201711% finish itDeck Verified

This is a mobile phone horror thriller where players piece together a missing person's story by exploring their phone. It features live-action footage and decryption puzzles for an immersive, realistic feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its interesting lore, memorable characters, and replayability through multiple endings and easter eggs, similar to horror mystery games with jumpscares.

The catchPuzzles feel unfulfilling and grow repetitive quickly

Both are tagged Detective, Visual Novel and Horror.

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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, Visual Novel and Free To Play.

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More about Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil

What players liked

Players praise its surprisingly well-written story, despite a confusing English translation.

The catch

The plot centres on an adult's attraction to a 10 year old and treats it casually.

Reviews: 88% positive from 4,467
Released: 2018
Finish it: 52% of players
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 4,467 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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