Rank 01Why this
Shares evidence gathering with Murder by Numbers.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Murder by Numbers
- 37 games
- Updated Oct 24, 2026
Players who liked Murder by Numbers also play
The closest matches to Murder by Numbers: Paradise Killer, Her Story, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, Expelled!, and Detective Grimoire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Crime and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Expelled!
Why this: Also Conversation and Comic Book, like Murder by Numbers.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Murder by Numbers
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Also Crime and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
- 98% of 883 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Mediatonic
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 947 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Characters are charming and well developed
- Lgbtqia representation is handled thoughtfully
- Nonograms feel like detective work
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Lighthearted
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Murder by Numbers
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Murder by Numbers.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Murder by Numbers at current Steam store prices.
SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One
Why this: Also Conversation and Crime, like Murder by Numbers.
Subsurface Circular
Why this: Also Conversation and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Murder by Numbers.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Murder by Numbers, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
of the Devil
Why this: Also Conversation and Comic Book, like Murder by Numbers.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Murder by Numbers.
Psycholonials
Why this: Also Crime and LGBTQ+, like Murder by Numbers.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Interactive Fiction, like Murder by Numbers.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
Why this: Also Conversation and Interactive Fiction, like Murder by Numbers.
TEST TEST TEST
Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like Murder by Numbers.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Paradise Killer
Why this: Shares evidence gathering with Murder by Numbers.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like Murder by Numbers.
Expelled!
Why this: Also Conversation and Comic Book, like Murder by Numbers.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Conversation and Crime, like Murder by Numbers.
More from Mediatonic
Other recommendable Steam games by Mediatonic, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Hatoful Boyfriend
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Murder by Numbers.
Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star
Why this: Shares visual novel storytelling with Murder by Numbers.
Foul Play
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Murder by Numbers.
Who's That Flying?!
Why this: Same lighthearted mood as Murder by Numbers.
About Murder by Numbers
The closest matches to Murder by Numbers: Paradise Killer, Her Story, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, Expelled!, and Detective Grimoire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Murder by Numbers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Paradise Killer, Her Story and Ace Attorney Investigations Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and lighthearted, and single out its character memories and evidence gathering. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Murder by Numbers: Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Is Murder by Numbers worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 947 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 32 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Characters are charming and well developed
- Lgbtqia representation is handled thoughtfully
- Nonograms feel like detective work
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's like two different games that don't mesh at all, there's no real sense of connection between the story and the picross gameplay. The story is alright but requires a lot of suspension of disbelief.”
“It's... okay. Maybe pick it up on sale for $5 or so? I originally recommended it, but thought about it more and decided it's hard to recommend when compared to its peers. As someone who loves visual novels AND Picross, the combination of a…”
People who play it also play: Paradise Killer, Her Story, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Frequently asked about Murder by Numbers
Can I run it?
Is Murder by Numbers verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Murder by Numbers is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Murder by Numbers cost?
Murder by Numbers is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Murder by Numbers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Murder by Numbers are Paradise Killer, Her Story, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.
Who developed Murder by Numbers?
Murder by Numbers was developed by Mediatonic and published by The Irregular Corporation.