- #1 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
97% matchVery Positive88% of 435 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.8% ★, Detective 10.7%, Investigation 10.2%, Point & Click 9.3%, Mystery 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply atmospheric, gothic mystery that challenges players with some of the most iconic puzzles in the entire franchise.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive93% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.7% ★, Detective 11.6%, Investigation 10%, Point & Click 9.6%, Mystery 9%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, this game offers a perfect blend of complex puzzles and a compelling, atmospheric mystery.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
96% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.1% ★, Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This fan-favorite entry captures the classic Nancy Drew feel with a perfect mix of exploration, horseback riding, and engaging puzzles.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
95% matchVery Positive82% of 419 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.2% ★, Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its challenging puzzles and rich, Japanese-inspired setting, it is a must-play for fans of the series' more difficult entries.
- #5 Tangle Tower
94% matchVery Positive95% of 6,230 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 26.4%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Exploration 8.2%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a brilliant detective mystery with unique puzzle mechanics and a charming art style that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
94% matchVery Positive93% of 320 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.9% ★, Detective 11.3%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 8.6%, Investigation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a genuinely spooky narrative experience that keeps the detective gameplay front and center.
- #7 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
93% matchVery Positive87% of 1,367 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Mystery 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 9.5%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a sharp female protagonist and a focus on investigation, this game mirrors the investigative spirit of Nancy Drew in a stylized world.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
92% matchVery Positive90% of 257 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 18.3% ★, Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mouse Only 10.6% ★, Classic 7.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: As the first game in the series, it provides a nostalgic and accessible entry point into the world of Nancy Drew.
- #9 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
91% matchVery Positive97% of 402 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 18.1% ★, Detective 11.2%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Mouse Only 8.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic train-based mystery that excels at character interaction and environmental storytelling.
- #10 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.9%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 15.6%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive detective game for those who want to experience the thrill of gathering clues and making deductions to solve complex cases.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Detective 14.7%, Mouse Only 13.5% ★, Classic 8.4% ★, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on exploration and survival elements, offering a unique challenge within the series.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
90% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mouse Only 15.4% ★, Classic 10.3% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a science-themed mystery that provides a refreshing change of pace while maintaining the core investigative gameplay.
- #13 Syberia
89% matchVery Positive88% of 6,777 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Classic 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure with a strong female lead, beautiful environments, and a narrative-driven puzzle experience.
- #14 The Case of the Golden Idol
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 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: Detective 18.6%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: For players who love the deduction aspect of Nancy Drew, this game offers a deep, satisfying mystery-solving experience.
- #15 The Raven Remastered
88% matchVery Positive81% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Point & Click 30.3%, Mystery 21.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that captures the same sense of intrigue and suspense found in the best Nancy Drew adventures.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
87% matchVery Positive91% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 12.4%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Investigation 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers an espionage-themed mystery with a beautiful setting and classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
86% matchVery Positive90% of 273 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Detective 17%, Mouse Only 14.8% ★, Classic 9.9% ★, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a unique twist by allowing players to switch between different characters to solve a mystery from multiple perspectives.
- #18 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,973 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 95.9%, Detective 1.1%, Mystery 0.9%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Adventure 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, 90s-inspired detective story that uses classic point-and-click mechanics to tell a compelling mystery.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
85% matchVery Positive82% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Mouse Only 14.9% ★, Detective 14.5%, Point & Click 12.9%, Classic 10.6% ★, Mystery 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery set in a theater that provides a tight, focused narrative and clever environmental puzzles.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
83% matchVery Positive85% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.4% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Investigation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential haunted house mystery that remains a classic example of the series' ability to build suspense.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
84% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Mouse Only 17.8% ★, Detective 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An archaeological mystery that provides a great sense of discovery and historical intrigue.
- #22 Call of the Sea
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,211 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 13%, First-Person 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful exploration-heavy game that prioritizes environmental puzzles and uncovering a mysterious past.
- #23 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,167 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.4%, Mystery 19.2%, Classic 13.9% ★, Detective 12.7%, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, investigative narrative that is perfect for fans of mature, story-rich detective adventures.
- #24 Still Life
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,094 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Detective 19.9%, Mystery 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark and compelling detective mystery that keeps players engaged with its dual-timeline investigation.
- #25 Paradise Killer
79% matchVery Positive93% of 4,463 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that gives players total freedom to gather evidence and solve a complex murder mystery.
- #26 Unavowed
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,583 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 30.9%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure with branching narratives and a strong emphasis on character-driven mystery.
- #27 Detective Grimoire
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,386 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 17.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 11%, Exploration 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.1% ★, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 14.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A theatrical and puzzle-heavy mystery that showcases the series' strength in creating intricate, multi-layered challenges.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
77% matchVery Positive93% of 251 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.3% ★, Detective 11.3%, Point & Click 9.6%, Mystery 9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
78% matchVery Positive82% of 180 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.6% ★, Detective 10.9%, Investigation 9.6%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 8.6%
- #31 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive97% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
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 20.6%, Point & Click 20.4%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
76% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.6% ★, Detective 11.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 9.6%, Mystery 9%
- #33 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,292 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 15.6%, Conspiracy 14.2% ★, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
76% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mouse Only 15.7% ★, Classic 11.1% ★, Puzzle 9.3%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
75% matchVery Positive91% of 217 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.4% ★, Detective 10.5%, Investigation 9.7%, Point & Click 9.2%, Mystery 8.7%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
75% matchMixed70% of 165 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.5%, Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Detective 14.9%, Classic 10.8% ★, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #37 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
74% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Point & Click 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 11%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
73% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.6% ★, Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Investigation 7.1%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
70% matchMixed57% of 337 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 15.4%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Conspiracy 9.6% ★
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 333 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 18.7% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Mouse Only 12.2% ★, Detective 11.9%, Classic 7.6% ★
- #41 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.9% ★, Point & Click 16.8%, Detective 15.5%, Classic 10% ★, Puzzle 8.4%
- #42 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
70% matchVery Positive81% of 476 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Point & Click 16.3%, Detective 15.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Conspiracy 9.3% ★, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
73% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.9%, Detective 15.2%, Mouse Only 14.8% ★, Puzzle 10.3%, Classic 9.8% ★
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
72% matchVery Positive90% of 345 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 13.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #45 The Crimson Diamond
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 670 reviews2024
Dev: Julia Minamata
Windows · Mac
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Why similar: Mystery 20.3%, Point & Click 18.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Retro 11.1%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
71% matchMixed55% of 1,132 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 13.6%, Based On A Novel 12.2% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
71% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.8% ★, Detective 10.2%, Conspiracy 9.5% ★, Mouse Only 9.4% ★, Investigation 8.1%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
71% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.7% ★, Detective 11.2%, Investigation 9.5%, Point & Click 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%
- #49 Intruder In Antiquonia
68% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #50 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,478 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #51 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
69% matchVery Positive87% of 218 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Detective 7.5%
- #52 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #53 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
61% matchVery Positive86% of 573 reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #54 Mystery of the Malign
63% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 19.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Conspiracy 9.1% ★
- #55 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
70% matchMixed51% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #56 Syberia: The World Before
64% matchVery Positive90% of 4,962 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #57 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,047 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Why similar: Based On A Novel 23.9% ★, Detective 16%, Point & Click 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Investigation 9.8%
- #58 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
68% matchVery Positive83% of 784 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Puzzle 12%, Casual 7.6%
