Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, which both psychological, story-rich and puzzle.
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is tagged Puzzle, Adventure, Mystery, Story Rich, Action, Detective, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Resident Evil, Resident Evil.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 12 player tags including Detective, Visual Novel and Story Rich.
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 98% positive of 44,855 Price $29.99 DetectiveVisual NovelStory RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackAnimePuzzlePoint & Click
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Anime, Detective and Visual Novel; released around the same time (2012).
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 AnimeDetectiveVisual NovelMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPuzzleComedy
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Anime, Visual Novel and Mystery; released around the same time (2010).
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc at a glance Released 2010 Studio Spike Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,287 Price $19.99 AnimeVisual NovelMysteryDetectiveStory RichGreat SoundtrackPuzzlePoint & Click
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Visual Novel, Detective and Anime.
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 Visual NovelDetectiveAnimeStory RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunny
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Life is Strange 2
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Point & Click.
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 87% positive of 40,943 Price Free Story RichGreat SoundtrackPoint & ClickMysteryPuzzleComedyFunnyClassic
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Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Detective; released around the same time (2010).
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Puzzle Agent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Telltale Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,838 Price $4.99 PuzzlePoint & ClickDetectiveMysteryComedyFunnyStory Rich
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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Comedy and Classic; released around the same time (2009).
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,227 Price $9.99 Point & ClickComedyClassicFunnyPuzzleGreat SoundtrackStory RichCult Classic
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Visual Novel and Story Rich.
Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma at a glance Released 2016 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,898 Price $19.99 PuzzleVisual NovelStory RichMysteryAnimeGreat SoundtrackPoint & Click
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Supernatural; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 DetectiveMysterySupernaturalStory RichPuzzlePoint & Click
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Grim Fandango
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Classic and Story Rich.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Grim Fandango at a glance Released 1998 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,905 Price $14.99 Point & ClickClassicStory RichComedyCult ClassicGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunny
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Mystery.
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryStory RichDetectiveGreat Soundtrack
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Mystery and Detective.
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Kathy Rain at a glance Released 2016 Studio Clifftop Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,003 Price $9.99 Point & ClickMysteryDetectiveStory RichPuzzleSupernatural
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The Operator
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Mystery.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The Operator at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bureau 81 Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,837 Price $13.99 DetectivePuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickStory RichVisual Novel
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Syberia
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Story Rich.
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Syberia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,824 Price $12.99 Point & ClickPuzzleStory RichMysteryClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 DetectiveMysteryStory RichPuzzlePoint & ClickAction-Adventure
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Great Soundtrack and Comedy; released around the same time (2008).
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
World of Goo at a glance Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleGreat SoundtrackComedyFunnyClassicStory Rich
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Deponia
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Comedy and Puzzle; released around the same time (2012).
In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Deponia at a glance Released 2012 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 14,513 Price $0.99 Point & ClickComedyPuzzleFunnyStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicCult Classic
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Broken Age
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Story Rich and Comedy; released around the same time (2014).
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Broken Age at a glance Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 Point & ClickStory RichComedyFunnyGreat SoundtrackPuzzleCult ClassicClassic
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Capcom; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Puzzle and Cult Classic.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 1996 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 ClassicPuzzleCult ClassicStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Capcom; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Puzzle and Cult Classic.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 2002 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 ClassicPuzzleCult ClassicStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Puzzle and Mystery.
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Story RichPuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickSupernatural
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99 DetectiveMysteryPuzzleStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Mystery.
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 DetectivePuzzleMysteryStory RichPoint & Click
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Great Soundtrack.
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Story RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPuzzleVisual Novel
Common questions
What game is most like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective?
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, on the evidence we have. It both psychological, story-rich and puzzle. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective do?
Resident Evil, Resident Evil are also from Capcom, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.