The Best Visual-novel crime choices matter Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Tokyo Psychodemic added at rank #4.
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Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? (2022)

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An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late.


  • fmv
  • choices
  • mystery
  • detective
  • conspiracy
  • multiple-endings
  • crime
  • interactive
  • drama
  • visual-novel
  • realistic
  • story
  • adventure
  • family
  • point-and-click

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The Prince of Landis (2021)

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In the year 198X, young Evan must survive a bleak life in the snowy backwater of Landis, Oregon. One fateful day, his existence is forever changed by the dark influences of a strange visitor from another world. With the guidance of his new ally, can Evan stand up against schoolyard bullies? Will he have the courage to stand up for himself? The Prince of Landis combines the character-driven story and dialog of a visual novel with the exploration and puzzle-solving of an adventure game. Features: * Shocking character-driven story * 2d exploration and puzzle-solving * Original art and sound


  • character-driven
  • visual-novel
  • conversation
  • horror
  • exploration
  • emotional
  • point-and-click
  • 1980s
  • hand-drawn
  • choices
  • psychological
  • action-adventure
  • drama
  • crime
  • cartoony

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The Isle Tide Hotel (2023)

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Explore a mysterious hotel and infiltrate a cult in this FMV detective game, featuring a cast from GoT, The Witcher, and more. Every decision counts as you gather clues and question guests. Can you unearth the ominous secrets at The Isle Tide Hotel before it's too late to save your missing daughter?


  • choices
  • fmv
  • lore
  • detective
  • mystery
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • cult
  • point-and-click
  • nonlinear
  • immersive
  • thriller
  • visual-novel
  • narrative
  • crime

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Tokyo Psychodemic (2024)

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5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!


  • choices
  • soundtrack
  • investigation
  • text
  • detective
  • drama
  • visual-novel
  • crime
  • point-and-click
  • cartoony
  • 2d
  • realistic
  • anime
  • atmospheric
  • mystery

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Death Becomes You (2021)

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Who murdered your best friend?! In the face of 4 suspects trying to frame you of murder, choose who to investigate, and find the truth! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets of your fellow magic university students.


  • choices
  • investigation
  • visual-novel
  • magic
  • fiction
  • multiple-endings
  • narration
  • text
  • mystery
  • interactive
  • philosophical
  • dark
  • crime
  • lgbtq
  • detective

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Unsolved Case: Murderous Script (2023)

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The life of a detective is unpredictable and very dangerous. You never know what awaits you around the next corner and what secrets you need to unravel. But you knew what you were getting into, there's no turning back!


  • dynamic
  • investigation
  • detective
  • thriller
  • crime
  • episodic
  • hidden-object
  • drama
  • choices
  • narration
  • visual-novel
  • point-and-click
  • mystery
  • dark
  • multiple-endings

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