Games like The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录

90% positive from 1,756 reviewsReleased 20178% finish it

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What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

The English translation is rough enough to break immersion throughout.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,756 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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

88% positive from 4,467 reviews201852% finish it

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.

What players likedPlayers praise its surprisingly well-written story, despite a confusing English translation.

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

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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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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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 Adventure.

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Tangle Tower

95% positive from 2,993 reviews201959% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative adventure game with point-and-click investigation, clue gathering, and dialogue puzzles. It features a fully voiced cast and atmospheric, hand-painted environments.

What players likedPlayers praise Tangle Tower as an engaging, fully-voiced point-and-click detective game with beautiful art, reminiscent of Professor Layton.

The catchEnding and plot resolution fall flat

Both are tagged Detective, Visual Novel and Adventure.

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