- #1 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,263 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.3% ★, Detective 12%, Investigation 10.9%, Hidden Object 8.6%, Text-Based 7.6%
- #2 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,423 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 30.8% ★, Detective 13.3%, Hidden Object 10.7%, Investigation 10.1%, Point & Click 7.9%
- #3 Murders on the Yangtze River
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,156 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 38.2%, Investigation 18.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8%, Exploration 7.3%
- #4 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,072 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 32.9% ★, Detective 14.4%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Investigation 9.4%, Point & Click 8.8%
- #5 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
94% matchMixed57% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 30.6% ★, Detective 16%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 9.5%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #6 The Case of the Golden Idol
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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 29.8%, Investigation 26.2%, Point & Click 13.8%, Thriller 11.7%, Puzzle 8%
- #7 The Roottrees are Dead
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 37.5%, Investigation 22.7%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Logic 6.5%
- #8 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
94% matchVery Positive80% of 3,936 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Based On A Novel 25.9% ★, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 8.5%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #9 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 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 36.1%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Funny 10.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 10.2%
- #10 Detective Grimoire
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #11 Syberia: The World Before
90% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 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 24.4%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 16.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #12 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,773 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 32.7 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Investigation 30.1%, Detective 27.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Text-Based 13.3%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #13 Tangle Tower
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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 32.9%, Point & Click 16.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Investigation 10.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #14 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,468 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 17.9%, Thriller 12.7%, Point & Click 10.9%, Third Person 9.7%
- #15 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 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 28.9%, Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 17.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #16 The Wild Case
86% matchVery Positive86% of 257 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 22.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Text-Based 13.5%, Thriller 8.5%
- #17 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
85% matchVery Positive94% of 2,535 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Point & Click 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Hidden Object 15%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
86% matchMixed56% of 344 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%, Investigation 20.5%, Based On A Novel 15.8% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #19 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
84% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 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 50.2%, Investigation 23.7%, Point & Click 8.8%, Puzzle 7%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #20 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
82% matchVery Positive94% of 9,441 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Text-Based 24.2%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Puzzle 4.3%
- #21 Murder Is Game Over
83% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Hidden Object 17.8%, Text-Based 14%, Point & Click 12%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #22 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Investigation 25.6%, Detective 22.4%, Hidden Object 20.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Exploration 8.3%
- #23 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,008 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 24.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Text-Based 13.8%, Point & Click 13.8%, Visual Novel 8.4%
- #24 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
82% matchVery Positive90% of 177 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 37.5% ★, Detective 14.9%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 8.6%, Hidden Object 8.6%
- #25 Detective Dotson
80% matchVery Positive82% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 25%, Funny 10.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Hidden Object 9.5%
- #26 Syberia - Remastered
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 851 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Third Person 9.4%
- #27 Loco Motive
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,237 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Investigation 28.2%, Point & Click 18.4%, Funny 10.1%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #28 The Rise of the Golden Idol
77% matchVery Positive93% of 4,120 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 16.8 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: Detective 37.7%, Investigation 35%, Puzzle 10.5%, Point & Click 8.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #29 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,287 reviews2019
Dev: Nupixo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.
Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Investigation 25.9%, Point & Click 19.1%, Thriller 10.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #30 The Darkside Detective
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,226 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Point & Click 25.4%, Funny 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
81% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 39.8% ★, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Exploration 6.3%
- #32 Connected Clue
76% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 22.2%, Text-Based 14.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #33 Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
76% matchVery Positive88% of 527 reviews2024
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 29.6%, Point & Click 18.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #34 Unforeseen Incidents
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,070 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Point & Click 25.8%, Puzzle 13.6%, Funny 12.7%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #35 The Operator
73% matchVery Positive92% of 8,818 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau 81
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 26%, Thriller 12.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #36 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,502 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Investigation 22.6%, Thriller 10.4%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #37 Crime O'Clock
74% matchMixed69% of 517 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 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 23.2%, Investigation 21.7%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Point & Click 12%, Funny 7.1%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
75% matchVery Positive85% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 41.6% ★, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #39 Detective From The Crypt
73% matchVery Positive93% of 152 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 23.2%, Hidden Object 18.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 15.2%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
74% matchVery Positive97% of 414 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 41.1% ★, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #41 Voodoo Detective
72% matchVery Positive95% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 23.4%, Point & Click 16.8%, Funny 8.4%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #42 Thimbleweed Park™
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,211 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Detective 19.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Funny 9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #43 Crushed In Time
68% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,236 reviews2026
Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
Windows
Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Point & Click 24.7%, Investigation 20.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Funny 10.7%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
73% matchVery Positive93% of 254 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 42% ★, Detective 18%, Point & Click 11.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Exploration 6.6%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
72% matchVery Positive90% of 262 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 44.1% ★, Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 6.9%, Funny 5.3%
- #46 Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Discover the youth of a legend - Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in 'Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief', an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Text-Based 18.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
71% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.4% ★, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
70% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 39.9% ★, Detective 17.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 10.5%, Exploration 6.3%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
71% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Detective 30.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Funny 10.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #50 Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles
69% matchMixed58% of 149 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: Hidden Object 36.5%, Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Exploration 8.8%
- #51 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive81% of 483 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: Detective 29.6%, Point & Click 23.5%, Investigation 16%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 9%
- #52 Rainswept
69% matchVery Positive87% of 309 reviews2019
Dev: Frostwood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Thriller 16.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #53 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,826 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: Investigation 26.7%, Detective 24.8%, Point & Click 17.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Funny 8.2%
- #54 LumineNight
66% matchVery Positive88% of 562 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Exploration 8.6%
- #55 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
66% matchVery Positive82% of 2,952 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 40.3%, Investigation 25.9%, Realistic 10.4%, Exploration 10%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 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: Detective 37.2%, Point & Click 22%, Puzzle 12.1%, Funny 12.1%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #57 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 27.9%, Point & Click 17.9%, Funny 9.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #58 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
65% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2024
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #59 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.3%, Investigation 27.7%, Point & Click 16.9%, Thriller 10.9%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #60 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
67% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
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