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Games Like Detective of the Dead

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Investigation, Point & Click, Detective, Puzzle.

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You are a dead undercover Detective in the Mexican afterworld. Cook tacos for suspects by day. The better you cook the more they tell you. Then investigate at night. Switch to be your companion dog Xolo & do magic things. Solve many cases to stop evil to ruin the Día de los Muertos forever.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
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Developer: Actrio Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 The Honeypot Murders
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Supernormal Games
    Windows

    Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 22.5%, Detective 19.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Narration 10.5%, Point & Click 9.1%

  2. #2 City of Voices
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 28.2%, Detective 24.7%, Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 11.4%, Puzzle 6.8%

  3. #3 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Madit Entertainment
    Windows

    After five years in hiding, former Miami detective Lazarus “Lars” Bundy is swept up in another globe-trotting supernatural mystery whose origins trace back to a legend about the creation of Earth itself.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 17.9%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 14%, Third Person 8.5%

  4. #4 The Purple Peacock
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Casus AenigmaPub: Twins Creative Studio
    Windows

    The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players guide Virgil Russ, in a mysterious quest to find a rare and elusive stamp, the “Purple Peacock”.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 21%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Investigation 10%

  5. #5 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    72% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: Crucible Juice Games
    Windows · Mac

    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: Isometric 16.6%, Detective 15.7%, Conspiracy 14.8%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 11.1%

  6. #6 Harold Rabbit - Finder of Lost Things
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Fasold Publishing
    Windows

    Harold Rabbit : Finder of Lost Things is a fully hand-drawn point & click game for all ages. Join Harold and his sidekick Maud on a quest to recover Harold's stolen trumpet!

    Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 18.6%, Investigation 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

  7. #7 Deductopia
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 21.5%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Point & Click 8.2%

  8. #8 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 177 reviews2025
    Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
    Windows

    Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.

    Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Narration 14.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%

  9. #9 Harold Rabbit 2: The Case of the Pastry Pirate
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Fasold Publishing
    Windows

    A fully hand-drawn adventure game about the rabbit detective Harold and his sidekick, the bumblebee Maud. Join Harold and Maud on a new and exciting case, the case of the pastry pirate!

    Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Puzzle 9%

  10. #10 The Wild Case
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 248 reviews2021
    Dev: Specialbit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

    Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Narration 13.1%, Investigation 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

  11. #11 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 832 reviews2021
    Dev: Kiary Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

    Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 15.2%, Narration 13.1%, Isometric 12.7%

  12. #12 Townframe
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: norrimo
    Windows

    A relaxing puzzle game where you recreate towns from people's memories. These people will give you written puzzles and to solve them you'll be able to either modify the buildings or use different tools, such as one that makes wind, and many others. Each puzzle will surprise you in a different way.

    Why similar: Narration 19.9%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

  13. #13 The Adventures of Tango Rio
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bean - Adventure AgencyPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A humoristic point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn 2D art, comedy, and investigation. As Tango Rio, explore a tropical archipelago, meet quirky characters, and gather clues by solving puzzles in the search for your mysteriously vanished father.

    Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 16.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Funny 8.6%

  14. #14 The Stepfather Remake
    70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Mideas Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A classic point-and-click adventure full of mystery, humor, and clumsy mobsters. Solve puzzles, talk to quirky characters, and uncover the truth in this fully remastered detective story!

    Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Conspiracy 19.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 14.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

  15. #15 Beware of the Cartographer!
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tohu Bohu Games
    Windows

    Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?

    Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Narration 9.6%

  16. #16 Embers Of Spiritflame
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Hytte
    Windows

    Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

    Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Conspiracy 18.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 12.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

  17. #17 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
    70% matchMixed58% of 269 reviews2023
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows

    Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 17.7%, Isometric 14.7%, Point & Click 13.1%, Narration 12.3%

  18. #18 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,365 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Isometric 14.8%, Narration 14.5%, Point & Click 9.8%

  19. #19 Chronique des Silencieux
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2024
    Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 19%, Detective 19%, Investigation 14.5%, Isometric 13.3%, Point & Click 11.3%

  20. #20 Brightstone Mysteries: The Others
    70% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Cateia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A local toy-maker and all his factory workers mysteriously vanished on the same night. Uncover shocking secrets, solve riddles and explore a mysterious town in this eerie hidden object puzzle adventure game!

    Why similar: Conspiracy 23.8%, Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 17.1%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

  21. #21 Elroy and the Aliens
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 422 reviews2025
    Dev: Motiviti
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 20.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 15%, Narration 12.2%, Puzzle 7.6%

  22. #22 Deductopia Demo
    67% matchPositive96% of 49 reviews2025
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!

    Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 18%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

  23. #23 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 471 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

    Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 18.9%, Conspiracy 14.9%, Investigation 10%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

  24. #24 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    67% matchMixed56% of 326 reviews2024
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

    Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Conspiracy 17.9%, Point & Click 15.2%, Puzzle 8.3%

  25. #25 The Rise of the Golden Idol
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 3,794 reviews2024
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Conspiracy 28.9%, Detective 24.8%, Investigation 19.8%, Puzzle 7.1%, Point & Click 6%

  26. #26 Mutropolis
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2021
    Dev: Pirita StudioPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Puzzle 8.2%

  27. #27 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,154 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 22.2%, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Point & Click 12.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

  28. #28 Find Colibries
    67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: 7Cats-Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Test your attentiveness in the captivating world of Aztec jungles in the game Find Colibries and find all the hidden birds!

    Why similar: Isometric 20.7%, Point & Click 17.5%, Top-Down 11.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Exploration 8.6%

  29. #29 A Town Called Happenstance
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sole Rebel Soul
    Windows

    Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!

    Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Conspiracy 17.3%, Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 16%, Puzzle 8.4%

  30. #30 Boxville 2
    64% matchVery Positive99% of 106 reviews2025
    Dev: Triomatica Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

    Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Investigation 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12%, Puzzle 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%

  31. #31 Path For The Seeker
    65% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Paralesoid
    Windows

    Path For The Seeker is a detective adventure in which a young nun investigates the disappearance of a famous inventor in a city on the border of two worlds.

    Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Narration 23.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 17.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

  32. #32 Big Ear Detective
    65% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fabula Improviso
    Windows · Mac

    Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 18.9%, Point & Click 16.3%, Narration 12.9%, Puzzle 8.1%

  33. #33 The Operator
    62% matchVery Positive92% of 8,076 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 26.1%, Detective 23.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Narration 12%, Point & Click 9.5%

  34. #34 A Trail of Ooze
    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Insanto Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A Trail of Ooze is an udderly amoosing point-and-click adventure set on a small Swedish farm. Play as Majros - a sarcastic cow on a mission to save her human and unravel an ooze conspiracy.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 18.9%, Narration 16.5%, Point & Click 15.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

  35. #35 Pizza Spy
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Footprints Games
    Windows

    The secret agent "Ace" represents the latest generation of spies: armed with improbable Pizza Gadgets, he will have to travel the world to thwart a global gastronomic threat. Test your skills in this action-comedy adventure game by the makers of “Detective Gallo”!

    Why similar: Conspiracy 28.5%, Cooking 27.1%, Point & Click 15.7%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Exploration 5.6%

  36. #36 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
    65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Iskonsko Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Explore mid 20th century Europe as an ex-OSS operative using quick wits, problem solving abilities and gritty charm to duck and weave his way between cultists, crazy Frenchmen and dangerous killers! Based on point & click classics, Trouble Hunter Chronicles revitalizes the genre for the modern era.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24.5%, Detective 19.5%, Point & Click 15.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.4%

  37. #37 Peek-A-Mimic Christmas Castle
    63% matchVery Positive98% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: Toasty Bun
    Windows

    The mimics are on the loose - and this time, it's Christmas! Explore the castle and solve its puzzles to reveal and capture all of the hidden mimics.

    Why similar: Isometric 19.3%, Point & Click 17.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Funny 9.4%

  38. #38 L'affaire est dans le sac
    64% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
    Windows

    In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.

    Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Investigation 28.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Narration 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

  39. #39 Locator
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Empty Exhibit
    Windows

    A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 27.1%, Detective 22.5%, Investigation 19.5%, Puzzle 7.8%, Point & Click 7%

  40. #40 The Little Acre
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 879 reviews2016
    Dev: Pewter Games Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil.

    Why similar: Narration 23.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Isometric 17.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Colorful 8.8%

  41. #41 Trust No One
    63% matchMixed61% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Triomatica Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 22.9%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

  42. #42 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    61% matchMostly Positive79% of 562 reviews2026
    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

    Why similar: Conspiracy 30.7%, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 12.6%, Puzzle 6.6%

  43. #43 To Hell With The Ugly
    63% matchVery Positive88% of 145 reviews2023
    Dev: La Poule NoirePub: ARTE France
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.

    Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Conspiracy 19.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 12.4%, Narration 11.3%

  44. #44 W.I.T.S: INITIATION
    63% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Rashidi Interactive
    Windows

    A puzzle game where you are the newest recruit to a government agency dedicated to stopping cyber crimes. You must prove yourself and level up in the system by solving puzzles, at the same time there is a mystery to uncover at the agency. Who can you trust?

    Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 25.7%, Conspiracy 14.4%, Narration 12.2%, Puzzle 8.2%

  45. #45 Chicken Holmes - Chanislavski Whispers
    64% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Dreamlike
    Windows

    In the second game of this fantastic series, after a strange abduction, Digueliro, Bartolomeu and Rubens are obligated to work togheter. Following the tracks of Dr.Chanislavski they need to retrace his steps to get out of this place. Are our heros capable of this prowess and get out safely?

    Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Isometric 15.9%, Point & Click 15.7%, Investigation 13.9%, Funny 8.3%

  46. #46 DELETE AFTER READING
    63% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows · Mac

    Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.

    Why similar: Detective 21%, Narration 15.6%, Point & Click 13.4%, Investigation 13%, Funny 7.6%

  47. #47 Looking for Aliens
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 338 reviews2021
    Dev: YustasPub: Alawar Casual
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Aliens are among us! Can you find traces of them on Earth, the moon, and the edges of the galaxy? Find all the clues to prove the existence of alien civilizations and discover how making fried eggs can end up in a monster attack!

    Why similar: Isometric 18.7%, Narration 15.7%, Point & Click 15.6%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

  48. #48 Who Stole My Beard?
    63% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: Cleardot Games
    Windows · Mac

    Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and remember to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue.

    Why similar: Detective 22%, Point & Click 13.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Funny 9.4%

  49. #49 The Tideshell Keeper
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tideshell Studio
    Windows · Mac

    The Tideshell Keeper takes you on a classical point and click adventure, filled with humor and an interesting world with a great ensemble of characters. Learn a strange language and use the mythical tideshell to manipulate the waters around you as you find your way home to save your family.

    Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Narration 20.2%, Funny 12.7%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Hand-drawn 10.9%

  50. #50 The Ratline
    59% matchVery Positive94% of 115 reviews2026
    Dev: Owlskip Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 35%, Investigation 24.7%, Conspiracy 23.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

  51. #51 Mourning Brew
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: A Pinch Of SugarPub: A Pinch of Sugar
    Windows

    In purgatory, every ghost has a story to tell, and you have the pastries to listen. Bake and brew food and drinks for ghosts, chat with the friendly Grim Reaper, and stir a little meaning into the afterlife. A short cooking adventure about finding peace with some sillies on the side.

    Why similar: Cooking 27.6%, Isometric 22.6%, Third Person 10.9%, Top-Down 10.9%, Cute 8.4%

  52. #52 The Case of the Golden Idol
    60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,122 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Conspiracy 25.7%, Detective 24.6%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 6.9%

  53. #53 The Last Wizard - A Goblin Detective Mystery
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The Red Tower
    Windows

    Investigate a murder as the first goblin detective in a comedic fantasy world without magic...where a wizard is the prime suspect!

    Why similar: Investigation 27.2%, Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 11.3%, Narration 10.7%, Exploration 9.8%

  54. #54 Peek-A-Mimic
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Toasty Bun
    Windows

    The mimics are on the loose - find and catch them! Explore interactive handcrafted 3D dioramas and solve environmental puzzles in order to reveal the hidden mimics.

    Why similar: Isometric 19.2%, Investigation 15.2%, Point & Click 14.5%, Funny 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%

  55. #55 Crime O'Clock
    61% matchMixed69% of 491 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. 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!

    Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 18%, Narration 13.2%, Point & Click 12.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%

  56. #56 Ho-Ho-Maze!
    61% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Maze Day Games
    Windows

    **Rescue the reindeer: ** Find each lost reindeer scattered throughout the maze and lead all of them to Santa’s sleigh. But be careful! The wolves are always on the prowl, eager to snatch a tasty treat, as the more reindeer following Santa it’s harder to escape!

    Why similar: Isometric 22.1%, Point & Click 19.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Third Person 9.8%, Top-Down 9.5%

  57. #57 Jason Maxx
    60% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Nabos StudiosPub: Let's Talk Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A man has fallen to his death in Metro City. Mysterious circumstances. Luckily, hardcore detective Jason Maxx is on the case. The city is dark, the suspects are weirdos, and the graphics party like it’s 1999. Explore, interrogate. Can Jason solve the mystery, even when absurdity takes over?

    Why similar: Conspiracy 25.1%, Detective 21%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 13%, Third Person 8.8%

  58. #58 noRma
    61% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Cubic-Lemon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "noRma" immerses you in the role of private detective Augustus Pinkerton. The game takes place in June 2240, your mission is to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Norma X, a 19-year-old young woman.

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Narration 20.6%, Point & Click 20.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Funny 11.5%

  59. #59 Dynasty Detective
    60% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: COSDOTS
    Windows

    DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24.5%, Detective 22.9%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Funny 8%

  60. #60 Magic City Detective: Wings Of Revenge Collector's Edition
    62% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: Do Games Limited
    Windows

    Going to a masquerade ball, you rarely suspect anything amiss. But, since you are a detective, your intuition does not fail you and something magically evil will indeed happen in Venice.

    Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Narration 15.6%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 13%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

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