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Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, follows Shinichi Kudo, a brilliant high school detective who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. He assumes the ali...

Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is a cornerstone of the hardboiled detective genre, introducing Philip Marlowe and establishing a cynical, atmospheric tone. The complex plot, involving blackmail, m...

The Batman leans heavily into the character's roots as the 'World's Greatest Detective.' Set in a rain-soaked, noir-inspired Gotham, the film follows a young, brooding Bruce Wayne as he tracks down a...

The Ace Attorney Trilogy is a collection of courtroom adventure games where players take on the role of Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney. Gameplay revolves around investigating crime scenes, gatheri...

The Case of the Golden Idol is a detective game that focuses on pure deduction. You explore static scenes of gruesome crimes, collecting clues and identifying characters to fill in the blanks of a nar...

Return of the Obra Dinn is a brilliant detective game where you must determine the fate of every crew member on a ghost ship. Using a magical pocket watch that lets you see the moment of a person's de...

Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon' is a cornerstone of the hardboiled detective genre. It follows Sam Spade, a cynical private investigator, as he becomes entangled in a dangerous search for a va...

David Finchers 1995 masterpiece follows two detectivesa veteran nearing retirement and a hot-headed rookieas they hunt a serial killer who justifies his gruesome crimes as penance for the Seven Deadly...

A hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth behind a brutal murder case where nothing is as it seems. As he digs deeper, he finds his own life and perceptions beginning to unravel. Featuring a...

Disco Elysium is a revolutionary isometric RPG where your detective's personality and actions drastically shape the narrative. The game boasts an astonishing number of potential endings, ranging from...

Often cited as the most innovative mystery novel ever written, this Hercule Poirot classic changed the rules of the genre forever. When a wealthy man is murdered in his study, Poirot comes out of reti...

Christopher Nolan's 'Memento' is a mind-bending psychological thriller presented in a non-linear narrative, following Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia who is trying to find his wife's ki...

When a murder occurs on a luxury train, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the killer among a group of eccentric passengers before they strike again. This adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie...

The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson, is a gripping British-Irish crime drama centered around a detective superintendent investigating a series of murders in Belfast. The series intricately portrays bo...

The Wire, often considered one of the greatest television shows ever made, offers a sprawling and realistic depiction of crime, law enforcement, and the drug trade in Baltimore. While not strictly a '...

Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye is a revisionist take on the classic detective story, infused with a cynical sense of humor and a distinctive 1970s aesthetic. Elliott Gould stars as Philip Marlowe, a...

Bungo Stray Dogs is a stylish, action-packed series where characters based on famous literary figures use supernatural abilities to solve mysteries and fight crime. The series is known for its unique...

Minoru Kawakami's 'Perfect Crime' presents a unique 'reverse mystery' format. The reader is given the details of a meticulously planned murder and must attempt to deduce the killer's identity and meth...

Batman: The Animated Series is widely considered the definitive version of the Dark Knight. With its unique 'Dark Deco' art style, noir-inspired storytelling, and Kevin Conroy's iconic voice performan...

Keigo Higashinos 'The Devotion of Suspect X' is a brilliant, inverted detective story where the reader knows the killer from the start. The mystery lies not in who committed the crime, but in how the...

Law & Order: SVU, a cornerstone of the Law & Order franchise, focuses on the New York City Police Department's Special Victims Unit, handling sexually based crimes. It distinguishes itself through its...

Magnum, P.I., running from 1980 to 1988, combined detective work with the exotic backdrop of Hawaii. Thomas Magnum, a former Vietnam War veteran, worked as a private investigator, solving crimes while...

Columbo is a classic television series featuring a seemingly bumbling detective who always solves the case, but in an 'inverted detective story' format the audience knows the murderer from the beginn...

Bosch, based on Michael Connelly's novels, follows Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles Police Department homicide detective known for his relentless pursuit of justice. The series is characterized by its gritt...

Storm Front introduces Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator operating in modern-day Chicago. Butchers series combines elements of detective fiction, urban fantasy, and action-packed advent...

Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido's 'Blacksad' is a stylish noir detective series featuring anthropomorphic animals in a 1950s American setting. The artwork is exceptional, evoking the classic fil...

Dirty Pair is a stylish and action-packed sci-fi series following two beautiful but accident-prone secret agents. The series combines thrilling missions with sharp wit and satirical commentary on corp...

A fun, stylish, and clever follow-up to 'Knives Out,' featuring the return of detective Benoit Blanc. This time, he is invited to a private island in Greece for a murder mystery game that turns into a...

MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique roll-and-write (though primarily a hidden object game) where players investigate crimes in a sprawling, detailed city map. Dice rolls provide clues and guide players...

No longer concerned with military affairs, Yukichi Fukuzawa intends to act as a lone bodyguard-for-hire, making use of his deadly swordsmanship. However, things are not going as planned for his freela...

The Armed Detective Agency is still on the run from the Hunting Dogs, but not all hope is lost. Detective Ranpo Edogawa has a plan to prove the Agency's innocence and save the world from chaos: to fin...

Created by the mind behind Zero Escape, AI: The Somnium Files is a detective thriller set in a near-future Tokyo. Players control Kaname Date, a detective who can enter the dreams of suspects to uncov...

L.A. Confidential is a stylish, complex neo-noir that captures the dark underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles. Following three very different detectives as they investigate a series of murders, the film is...

Shadows of the Past is a gripping detective RPG set in a gritty, noir-inspired city. Players take on the role of a private investigator solving a series of interconnected crimes. The game features a u...

Veronica Mars, a teen noir detective series, was cancelled by UPN in 2004 after one season, then again by The CW in 2007 after a brief revival. The show followed Veronica, a sharp and resourceful teen...

Following the closure of the "Laughing Man" case, Section 9 is re-established by Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, Youko Kayabuki, to combat the persistent threat of cyber-terrorism. A group call...

Based on the novel by Stephen King, Mr. Mercedes follows a retired detective who is taunted by a psychopathic killer who drove a Mercedes into a crowd of people. The show is a tense cat-and-mouse game...

The most famous Sherlock Holmes novel, this story blends detective fiction with gothic horror on the desolate moors of Devon. When a family is haunted by a spectral hound, Holmes and Watson must use l...

Hajime Kindaichi's unorganized appearance and lax nature may give the impression of an average high school student, but a book should never be judged by its cover. Hajime is the grandson of the man wh...

Following the conclusion of the three-way organizational war, government bureaucrat Ango Sakaguchi recalls an event that transpired years ago, after the death of the former Port Mafia boss. Osamu Daza...

Guy Ritchie's take on Sherlock Holmes infuses the classic detective story with a gritty, industrial, and slightly steampunk aesthetic. The film features elaborate mechanical traps, early 20th-century...

Altered Carbon brings the classic cyberpunk aesthetic to life with high-budget production values. Set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies (sleeves), the show follows Take...

The Sinner is an anthology series that flips the traditional crime procedural on its head. Instead of asking 'who did it?', the show asks 'why did they do it?'. Each season follows a different crime w...

Kate Summerscales book is a brilliant historical investigation into a notorious 1860 murder case in England. Jack Whicher, one of the original Scotland Yard detectives, was tasked with solving the mur...

Two private investigators are hired to find a missing girl in a rough Boston neighborhood. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies and corruption that forces them to make an impossible moral ch...

Philip Marlowe is the quintessential hardboiled detective, and this is his most iconic outing. Set in the gritty, corrupt underbelly of Los Angeles, the story follows Marlowe as he navigates a web of...

Phoenix 2049 is a visually striking and atmospheric cyberpunk series with a strong noir influence. The series follows a bounty hunter investigating a series of mysterious deaths in a futuristic city....

Kudou Shinichi is living his life as Edogawa Conan, but those days seem like they might end pretty soon. The Black Syndicate is coming dangerously close to learning the truth about Shinichi having sur...

The latest innovation in virtual reality gaming is set for a private showcase, with the children of Japan's elite given the opportunity to playtest it. Unfortunately, their carefree fun is cut short w...