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A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 11.3%, Dark 8.7%

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 44.9%, Mystery 23.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 16.5%, Point & Click 13.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Mystery 18.9%, Puzzle 17.2%, Detective 16.6%, Dark 7.9%

Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Mystery 25.9%, Puzzle 25.2%, Point & Click 17.1%, Lovecraftian 9.5%, Dark 6.2%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Cozy 14.3%, Detective 11.2%, Investigation 9.5%, Lovecraftian 8.1%, Point & Click 7%

Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Point & Click 24.1%, Puzzle 17.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 10.8%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 8.2%, Puzzle 7.1%

Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.1%, Mystery 23.7%, Point & Click 22.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Lovecraftian 8.7%

Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...

Why similar: Cozy 26.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Relaxing 9.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 21.9%, Cozy 13%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 11.1%

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 31%, Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 9.5%, Puzzle 8.2%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 46.5%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Investigation 6.6%, Simulation 6.3%

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Relaxing 30%, Exploration 21.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 12%, Cozy 8.4%

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Relaxing 29.5%, Point & Click 27.7%, Simulation 19.4%, Choices Matter 13.3%, 2D 5.7%

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 7.7%, Puzzle 6%

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Mystery 23.2%, Puzzle 15.4%, Point & Click 10%, Story Rich 7.5%

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Why similar: Cozy 24.1%, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11.8%

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Detective 20%, Mystery 13.2%, Dark 8.6%, Adventure 6.9%

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, Mystery 21.7%, Exploration 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Simulation 7.4%

A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.

Why similar: Cozy 28%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Relaxing 8.3%

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Mystery 20.4%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 13.7%, Puzzle 12.1%, Exploration 8.8%

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Point & Click 17.8%, Lovecraftian 15.9%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 8.6%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Lovecraftian 17.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 8%

「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Adventure 5.5%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Mystery 21%, Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Puzzle 7.5%

Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?

Why similar: Investigation 29.8%, Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%

A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 24.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 7.7%, Dark 7.4%

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Point & Click 18.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 12%, Detective 11.8%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 17.2%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 9.8%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Point & Click 13.8%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Cats 9.4%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 7.8%

The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Lovecraftian 18.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Dark 8%

Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 19.5%, Point & Click 18.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.

Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 7.2%, Dark 6%

Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

Why similar: Cozy 27.1%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 7.7%

Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 19%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Nature 8.2%

Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

Why similar: Relaxing 52.1%, Simulation 32.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Cozy third-person gardening in 1643 France. As Agnès, restore a forbidden abbey garden, grow and identify real plants through the seasons, uncover a spy plot, help the community, and find queer romance.

Why similar: Cozy 32.3%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Puzzle 6.8%, Relaxing 6.6%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.5%, Cozy 19.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 8.1%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 19.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 13%, Dark 7.7%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 11.8%, Exploration 8.7%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 42.4%, Investigation 12%, Relaxing 11.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Simulation 8%

is a mystery game that combines puzzle-solving, adventure, and point-and-click elements. Follow an main storyline in pursuit of a hidden truth and interact with distinctive NPCs and uncover the secrets behind their mysterious stories.

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Point & Click 16.9%, Investigation 15.9%, Dark 11.6%, Puzzle 9.1%

Suitcase Stories is a short, cozy puzzle game about packing life’s memories. Organize objects into suitcases across 7 chapters, from childhood to adulthood. No timers, no scores just the calm joy of finding the perfect fit for every cherished memento.

Why similar: Cozy 41.1%, Point & Click 17.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Relaxing 9.3%, Cats 8.5%

Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!

Why similar: Cozy 26.2%, Detective 25.8%, Investigation 17.8%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Relaxing 5.5%

A short point-and-click Lovecraftian adventure game where the player must investigate a house suspected of cultish activity.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Lovecraftian 22%, Point & Click 19.8%, Investigation 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 14.2%, Dark 11.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

“My Father Lied” is a Story-rich Mystery Lovecraftian game that tells the story of Huda, who finds herself following an unfathomable secret regarding her father’s 20 years disappearance.

Why similar: Investigation 21.6%, Lovecraftian 17%, Detective 16.3%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 11.9%

Think you're good at spotting images and solving captchas? Join Doma, a curious little cat who's just started training to become a detective! Help Doma take on picture-matching challenges to prove your skills!

Why similar: Cozy 34.1%, Point & Click 17.5%, Cats 13.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Relaxing 9.4%

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 15.3%, Dark 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Dark 34%, Point & Click 22%, Puzzle 21.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Adventure 3.5%

Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

Why similar: Simulation 36.1%, Relaxing 25.9%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 16%, Singleplayer 5.3%