- #1 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,992 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Escape Room 37.5% ★, Detective 14%, Point & Click 11.2%, Investigation 8.9%, Mystery 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This stylish spy-themed adventure perfectly captures the detective investigation vibe with clever point-and-click puzzles.
- #2 Samsara Room
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,865 reviews2020
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Escape Room 36.3% ★, Point & Click 21.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Adventure 6%, Mystery 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and atmospheric puzzle game that shares the same point-and-click DNA as the seed game's most mysterious chapters.
- #3 The Room Two
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,212 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 22.5%, Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 18.5%, Escape Room 13.2% ★, Horror 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's mechanics with more complex, multi-layered puzzles and a deeper sense of mystery.
- #4 The Room
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.9%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 18.5%, Escape Room 16% ★, Horror 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for tactile, intricate escape room puzzles that require careful observation and logical deduction.
- #5 Cube Escape: Paradox
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 11,572 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Why similar: Escape Room 33.3% ★, Puzzle 17.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 9.5%, Detective 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends psychological horror with room-escape mechanics in a way that feels both unique and familiar.
- #6 The Room Three
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,034 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Puzzle 23.1%, Escape Room 22.2% ★, Mystery 20.7%, Point & Click 16.8%, Horror 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces a more expansive environment and interconnected puzzles that mirror the chapter-based progression of the seed game.
- #7 Cube Escape Collection
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,443 reviews2020
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Escape Room 26.9% ★, Point & Click 18.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Detective 11%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of surreal, narrative-heavy escape puzzles that are essential for fans of the genre.
- #8 The House of Da Vinci
92% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Escape Room 20.8% ★, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 15%, Detective 11.1%, Puzzle 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Fans of escape rooms will appreciate the mechanical puzzles and historical mystery setting that feels very similar to high-quality mobile-to-PC ports.
- #9 Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
91% matchVery Positive84% of 5,897 reviews2022
Dev: 0 Deer Soft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.
Why similar: Escape Room 52.8% ★, Detective 13.9%, Investigation 9.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, Horror 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of bite-sized, narrative-driven escape scenarios that are perfect for players who enjoy episodic content.
- #10 Escape From Mystwood Mansion
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,229 reviews2023
Dev: Lost Sock Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret?
Why similar: Escape Room 44.6% ★, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 8.3%, Point & Click 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, mystery-filled escape room game focuses on exploration and solving logic puzzles to uncover the mansion's secrets.
- #11 Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
90% matchVery Positive90% of 2,562 reviews2023
Dev: Eleven Puzzles
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Unravel the mystery of a cryptic box in this 2-player co-op puzzle game. Join forces as two detectives, solve cooperative puzzles, communicate effectively, crack the codes and outsmart the killer.
Why similar: Escape Room 35.2% ★, Detective 11.4%, Point & Click 10.3%, Investigation 9.3%, Mystery 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent choice for those who enjoy the investigative aspect of the seed game, specifically designed for cooperative play.
- #12 Rusty Lake Hotel
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,008 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Horror 12.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, quirky, and highly engaging series of room-based puzzles that reward careful observation.
- #13 Detective Ridelle
89% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Escape Room 37.3% ★, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 9%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that integrates escape room mechanics, focusing heavily on the detective and mystery aspects of the gameplay.
- #14 Rusty Lake: Roots
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,536 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Puzzle 17.6%, Escape Room 15.8% ★, Horror 9.4%, Mystery 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeper, more character-driven narrative experience while maintaining the core point-and-click puzzle gameplay.
- #15 CLeM
86% matchVery Positive92% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Escape Room 36.5% ★, Detective 12.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle game with a dark, mysterious tone that emphasizes exploration and item interaction.
- #16 Still Life
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Detective 18.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Escape Room 10.9% ★, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This classic detective adventure features a compelling dual-timeline mystery that will satisfy fans of the seed game's investigative themes.
- #17 Nobodies: After Death
86% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Blyts
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nobodies: After Death is a puzzling point-and-click adventure in cleaning up dirty work. After your agency takes out a target, you make the evidence disappear without a trace. Find a way to get in, get out, and leave no bodies behind.
Why similar: Escape Room 39.5% ★, Point & Click 11.9%, Investigation 11.5%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Puzzle 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game puts a unique spin on the detective genre by tasking you with cleaning up crime scenes using puzzle-solving skills.
- #18 Rusty Lake Paradise
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,942 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Escape Room 21.2% ★, Puzzle 16.9%, Horror 7.9%, Mystery 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a cohesive, eerie story told through a series of interconnected puzzles that require lateral thinking.
- #19 Unsolved Case
84% matchVery Positive88% of 6,321 reviews2022
Dev: Eleven Puzzles
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.
Why similar: Escape Room 37.1% ★, Detective 11.6%, Point & Click 10%, Investigation 9.3%, Mystery 8%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play cooperative puzzle game that tests your communication and deduction skills in a mystery-solving context.
- #20 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2
84% matchVery Positive93% of 802 reviews2018
Dev: Goblinz Enterprises LtdPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 16.5%, Detective 15.5%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality hidden object and puzzle adventure that leans into horror and mystery elements.
- #21 Tricky Doors
83% matchVery Positive84% of 526 reviews2023
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Tricky doors is a captivating game that offers a variety of puzzles. Find a creative way to get out of each room. Tricky doors is a point-and-click game in the "escape the room" genre with plenty of mini-games and complicated quests.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Hand-drawn 22.3%, Puzzle 21.9%, Casual 10.1%, Hidden Object 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, accessible puzzle game that features a variety of themed rooms, much like the episodic nature of the seed game.
- #22 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.
Why similar: Escape Room 48.9% ★, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 8.8%, Hidden Object 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the classic escape room formula into a 3D space, focusing on finding clues to solve a specific crime.
- #23 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Detective 15.2%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at combining hidden object mechanics with a gripping detective story set in a small, eerie town.
- #24 Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles
81% matchMixed58% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: RolltowerPub: Matryoshka
Windows
Dive into a hidden object adventure with unique tasks, puzzles, and a riveting story. Join elite detectives in a secret organization, uncover hidden treasures, and solve crimes across the globe.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a lighthearted, puzzle-filled adventure that emphasizes finding hidden items to progress the story.
- #25 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Detective 10.2%, Horror 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strong follow-up that maintains the series' commitment to atmospheric mystery and satisfying puzzle design.
- #26 Machinarium
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,289 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Hand-drawn 22%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 10%, 2D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of point-and-click puzzle design that relies on environmental storytelling rather than dialogue.
- #27 Escape from Castle Claymount
77% matchVery Positive99% of 351 reviews2024
Dev: STUDIO LOOKPub: Coolmath Games
Windows
A 3D point-and-click puzzle adventure featuring beautifully rendered claymation scenery and a colorful cast of characters. Search for clues and solve the hidden puzzles to Escape from Castle Claymount!
Why similar: Escape Room 67.1% ★, Point & Click 18.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 1.7%
- #28 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
78% matchVery Positive82% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Escape Room 37.9% ★, Investigation 12.5%, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 7.5%
- #29 The Panic Room. House of secrets
81% matchMixed59% of 596 reviews2016
Dev: GameXP.com
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Panic Room offers an exciting hidden object experience and mystery detective story.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Horror 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic hidden object and escape room experience with a focus on uncovering secrets within a mansion.
- #30 9 Clues 2: The Ward
79% matchVery Positive91% of 982 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Horror 11.4%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong investigative narrative set in an asylum, perfect for those who enjoy the detective side of the seed game.
- #31 Syberia
78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 31.3%, Escape Room 18.6% ★, Puzzle 11.7%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game offers a deep, immersive story and challenging puzzles that define the point-and-click genre.
- #32 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
75% matchVery Positive98% of 435 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: Point & Click 21.7%, Detective 18.6%, Mystery 18.1%, Investigation 13.2%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #33 EXIT The Game – Trial of the Griffin
77% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Nementic GamesPub: USM
Windows · Mac
An exciting Escape Room experience awaits you! Can you uncover the secrets of Greifenstein Castle and escape?
Why similar: Escape Room 35.4% ★, Detective 13%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 7.1%
- #34 DARKLIGHT
76% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Escape Room 36.8% ★, Point & Click 19.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Horror 9.1%, Mystery 8.3%
- #35 Marie's Room
75% matchVery Positive93% of 6,612 reviews2018
Dev: Kenny Guillaume
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?
Why similar: Story Rich 23.6%, Mystery 17.5%, Point & Click 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #36 100 Doors Game - Escape from School
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,124 reviews2020
Dev: Peaksel
Windows · Mac
A girl named Mia is locked inside a school. Help her escape by solving puzzles and riddles, as well as finding hidden objects along the way that open the doors of every single room she finds herself trapped in.
Why similar: Escape Room 56.4% ★, Point & Click 16.9%, Puzzle 9%, Hidden Object 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #37 Crime O'Clock
73% matchMixed69% of 493 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 19.2%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #38 The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,718 reviews2025
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand!
Why similar: Escape Room 61.2% ★, Point & Click 20.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #39 Tokyo Detectives
74% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Crime 8.8%
- #40 Intruder In Antiquonia
72% matchVery Positive90% of 112 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 18.3%, Point & Click 13.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 10%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #41 The Hidden Room
73% matchMixed70% of 327 reviews2021
Dev: Mario AmatoPub: Emanuele Avallone
Windows
The Hidden Room is an escape room containing various puzzles. Several popular rumors speak of a hidden treasure somewhere in the home of Tom Barkley, an American archaeologist who moved to Germany.
Why similar: Escape Room 53.1% ★, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8.3%, Hidden Object 5.5%
- #42 Stargazing: Genesis
72% matchVery Positive83% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
A point and click escape adventure where you discover the life of Professor Wilson by solving all the mysteries of his story.
Why similar: Escape Room 27.6% ★, Point & Click 18.3%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Horror 9.5%
- #43 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
74% matchMixed66% of 382 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Hidden Object 14.8%, Adventure 12%, Horror 10%, Mystery 9.9%
- #44 Detective From The Crypt
71% matchVery Positive94% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: BOV
Windows · Linux
Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Mystery 9.3%
- #45 Larry The Unlucky Part 2
71% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2021
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Larry is back! Discover his intriguing story and solve puzzles to understand how his life plays out.
Why similar: Escape Room 25% ★, Point & Click 17.1%, Hand-drawn 11%, Puzzle 9.2%, Horror 9.1%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
71% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Detective 27%, Puzzle 13.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Mystery 7.2%
- #47 Tested on Humans: Escape Room
69% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2021
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???
Why similar: Escape Room 49.9% ★, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 12.6%, Puzzle 8.1%, Hidden Object 4.8%
- #48 Tangle Tower
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 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 29.3%, Point & Click 18.7%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 8.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #49 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
70% matchVery Positive92% of 335 reviews2015
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Hidden Object 21.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Casual 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #50 Regular Factory: Escape Room
68% matchVery Positive91% of 228 reviews2022
Dev: mc2games
Windows
You don't work in a regular assembly line. In this escape room, you will investigate what is really being manufactured in a secret factory, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles. Will you discover the truth?
Why similar: Escape Room 42.8% ★, Point & Click 13.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 8.8%, Puzzle 7%
- #51 Elroy and the Aliens
66% matchVery Positive97% of 429 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 19.7%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #52 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
70% matchVery Positive90% of 288 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Horror 11.6%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Adventure 10%
- #53 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
70% matchMixed55% of 1,118 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 31%, Point & Click 18.9%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #54 Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix
73% matchMostly Negative40% of 80 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Escape Room 22.2% ★, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 14.8%, Investigation 10.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #55 Hold Me Still
66% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Zeroshade123
Windows
"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 9.3%
- #56 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
67% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 37.4%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 8.3%, Crime 7.3%
- #57 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 24.9%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #58 Escape Simulator 2
62% matchVery Positive92% of 3,921 reviews2025
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or craft your own escape rooms with Room Editor 2.0.
Why similar: Escape Room 38.4% ★, Detective 14.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Point & Click 10.2%, Mystery 7.9%
- #59 Larry The Unlucky Part 1
66% matchVery Positive93% of 219 reviews2021
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Follow Larry's life to find the source of his lack of luck. Discover his intriguing story and solve puzzles to understand how his life plays out.
Why similar: Escape Room 32.5% ★, Point & Click 17%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Puzzle 9%, Horror 8.7%
- #60 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
69% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 22.6%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Hidden Object 7.7%
