This is a round-up of the best mystery-solving and detective investigation games to play on Nintendo Switch from the 2023 releases.
A few of these are also on PlayStation 4 and 5.
For more top mystery games for Switch, Xbox, computer and PlayStation, see my posts listed below.
Best 2023 Switch Mystery Games
1. Detective Pikachu Returns
From: Creatures | Released: October 2023 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Detective.
Description: Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human partner, Tim Goodman.
When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets this great detective duo down a path filled with mystery. Why did Tim’s father, Harry, go missing? What is causing the Pokémon-related incidents around Ryme City? Answer these questions and more by searching for clues, investigating scenes, and using your case notebook to make deductions. Investigate and deduce as the detective duo, both together and individually, on a search for the truth in this cinematic adventure game. [Source: Amazon]
*Detective Pikachu Returns adventure game for Nintendo Switch is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
2. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
From: Spike Chunsoft, Too Kyo Games | Released: June 2023 | Genres: Mystery-Solving, 3D Adventure.
Description: Kanai Ward, the city of rain, is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries. Explore the city in a fully 3D environment and find Solution Keys that will help solve cases. Investigate cases alongside Master Detectives Yuma and Shinigami work with Master Detectives from the World Detective Organization, a group dedicated to solving cases. Each Master Detective has a supernatural ability known as a Forensic Forte. Using these abilities, they’re able to gather facts and clues beyond the reach of an ordinary person… [Source: Amazon]
*Master Detective Archives: Rain Code game for Nintendo Switch is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
3. Hercule Poirot: The London Case
From: Blazing Griffin | Released: August 2023 | Genres: Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Adventure, Point & Click, Visual Novel, Hidden Object, Story Rich, Crime-Solving.
Description: Hercule Poirot travels to London for a seemingly simple task of delivering a painting for an exhibition. However, a mishap along the way leads to an unexpected encounter with a young insurance agent, Arthur J.M. Hastings! [Source: Amazon]
*Hercule Poirot: The London Case classic detective game for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5 is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
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4. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
From: Capcom | Released: June 2023 | Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Action, Mystery, Story Rich, Detective, Anime, Visual Novel, Point & Click, Cult Classic.
Description: Solve your own murder in this quirky, puzzle-packed mystery classic, now in HD! This is the long-awaited HD remaster of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. The classic mystery puzzle game directed by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series, features upgraded visuals and sound. [Source: Amazon]
*Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective game for Nintendo Switch is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
This is one of my Top 10 Police & Detective RPG / Video Games for PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo.
5. Process of Elimination
From: Nippon Ichi Software | Released: April 2023 | Genres: Adventure, Detective, Investigation.
Description: Team up with 14 different detectives, each with their own unique skills, tools, and personalities. Explore key locations around the island of Morgue and engage in choice-based dialogue to obtain useful evidence for each case.
A Study in Shadow – Carry out investigations on an interactive map of the crime scene. Use your “Denouement” ability to absorb critical information, predict the future, and gather clues while piecing together the truth of each murder. As the secret headquarters of the Detectives Alliance, the island of Morgue is host to a number of mystifying and dangerous areas. Explore a variety of vivid locales including a labyrinth, a research facility, and the Alliance’s manor for clues about the Quartering Duke.
Deluxe Edition includes Process of Elimination GAME, Digital Soundtrack (download code) and Softcover Art book. [Source: Amazon]
*Process of Elimination mystery-solving game for Nintendo Switch is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
6. Murder on the Orient Express
From: Microids Studio Lyon | Released: October 2023 | Genres: Detective, Mystery, Investigation, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Story Rich, Crime-Solving.
Description: All aboard on the Orient Express! A thrilling adventure set in 2023 with legendary detective Hercule Poirot. This Murder on the Orient Express video game brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated Agatha Christie fans! With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before… [Source: Amazon]
*Murder on the Orient Express – Hercule Poirot game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5 is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
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7. Crime O’Clock
From: Bad Seed | Released: June 2023 | Genres: Hidden Object, 2D, Detective, Adventure, Puzzle, Mystery, Crime, Point & Click, Exploration.
Description: Crime O’Clock is an investigation and time exploration game based on the hidden objects mechanic. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story, together with EVE, a very special AI.
During the investigation, you will explore five different ages: Steam Age, Atlantean Age, Information Age, and many more! Prevent crimes before they happen! Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! [Source: Amazon]
*Crime O’Clock detective game for Nintendo Switch is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
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