10 Cozy Mystery Games for True Crime Fans Who Don’t Want to Be Scared

ByKristen Wood

If you love piecing together clues but could do without the heart-pounding terror, you’re in the right place. These cozy mysteries serve up clever cases with a side of charm—no jump scares required.

The Case of the Golden Idol

A screenshot of a map showing the location of a game.
The Case of the Golden Idol | Gameplay Screenshot

Solve strange murders using observation and deduction. It’s like solving a Victorian crime puzzle—without the jump scares.

Crimes & Punishments: Sherlock Holmes

People dressed in Victorian-era clothing stand and walk along a cobblestone street lined with old buildings.
Crimes & Punishments: Sherlock Holmes | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into the mind of Sherlock and piece together each case at your own pace. More pipe and pondering than panic.

Paradise Killer

A city scene shows modern high-rise buildings and smaller traditional houses, with colorful flags strung across a courtyard and greenery throughout. Game interface elements are visible on the screen.
Paradise Killer | Gameplay Screenshot

A neon murder mystery on a surreal island, full of suspects and secrets. Weird, bold, and unexpectedly cozy.

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

Three people stand outside a gated mansion. A dialogue box shows Elizabeth speaking about a woman shouting and cursing all morning.
Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot The First Cases | Gameplay Screenshot

Work through elegant mysteries with Poirot’s signature style. Think “tea with suspects,” not “run for your life.”

Beacon Pines

A cat and a dog fish on a wooden dock by a tree-lined pond, with a glowing butterfly nearby. A small boat is moored on the far side of the water.
Beacon Pines | Gameplay Screenshot

Uncover secrets in a storybook town by changing the words in the story. It’s cute, clever, and full of twists.

Jenny LeClue – Detectivu

A cartoon child and a large adult stand on a sunny sidewalk in front of a school with a "We Will Miss You!" banner. Japanese text options are displayed at the bottom.
Jenny LeClue – Detectivu | Gameplay Screenshot

Play as a sassy young sleuth in a charming, illustrated world. Think Nancy Drew meets cozy indie vibes.

A Little to the Left

Three airmail envelopes with various stamps are scattered on a pink background. Additional stamps are randomly placed around them.
A Little to the Left | Gameplay Screenshot

Not a mystery in the classic sense, but you’re solving odd little puzzles that hint at something deeper. Relaxing and curious.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

A split screen shows a blue-skinned character in a chair on the left and a red-haired woman in a yellow jacket on the right, with the text "Who is this?" at the bottom.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a ghost solving your own murder by rewinding time. Quirky and full of heart, not horror.

Murder by Numbers

Four animated characters stand in an office; an older man in a suit speaks to three younger people dressed in casual, colorful clothing. Japanese text box is at the bottom.
Murder by Numbers | Gameplay Screenshot

Solve murders using Picross puzzles. Murder has never felt this bright and satisfying.

Night in the Woods

Four anthropomorphic animals are seated in a living room. One animal, sitting on the right side, says "There are like 50 better explanations for all of this" in a speech bubble.
Night in the Woods | Gameplay Screenshot

Investigate strange happenings in a small town with big feelings. It’s more about emotional mystery than anything scary.

Kristen is a writer, photographer, cookbook author and avid cozy gamer. Her work has been featured in various publications including Forbes, The Associated Press, Elle, Pure Wow, Chicago Sun-Times, and Willow & Sage Magazine.

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