- #1 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,193 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27.7% ★, Hidden Object 9.3%, Detective 9.3%, Text-Based 8.6%, Point & Click 7%
- #2 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,392 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 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 31.2% ★, Hidden Object 10.9%, Detective 10.7%, Point & Click 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.3%
- #3 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,031 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 33.4% ★, Hidden Object 12.4%, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.1%
- #4 Murders on the Yangtze River
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"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 31%, Puzzle 11.3%, Investigation 10.3%, Story Rich 8.3%, Logic 8.2%
- #5 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
95% matchMixed58% of 281 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 29.5% ★, Hidden Object 11.7%, Detective 10.4%, Point & Click 8.5%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #6 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
94% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 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 30.3%, Based On A Novel 25.2% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Puzzle 7.6%, Adventure 7.4%
- #7 The Case of the Golden Idol
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,351 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 24.7%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 14.4%, Thriller 13.8%, Mystery 9.5%
- #8 Detective Grimoire
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 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 20.6%, Point & Click 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Investigation 8.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #9 The Wild Case
91% matchVery Positive87% of 252 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 18.3%, Text-Based 14%, Point & Click 14%, Thriller 9.7%, Investigation 7.6%
- #10 Tangle Tower
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 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 26.5%, Point & Click 17.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Puzzle 8%, Funny 7.8%
- #11 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Text-Based 14.3%, Mystery 9.1%
- #12 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
90% matchVery Positive87% of 1,363 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 26.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Funny 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Mystery 9.9%
- #13 Syberia: The World Before
89% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Exploration 8.4%
- #14 The Roottrees are Dead
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Investigation 13%, Puzzle 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%
- #15 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
88% matchMixed56% of 333 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 19.5%, Based On A Novel 16.1% ★, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #16 Murder Is Game Over
86% matchVery Positive96% of 56 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: Hidden Object 18.3%, Detective 15.6%, Text-Based 14.8%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%
- #17 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,427 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 23.9%, Point & Click 18.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 8.2%
- #18 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,509 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 27.3%, Point & Click 18%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Hidden Object 15.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #19 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
84% matchVery Positive94% of 9,191 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27%, Text-Based 22.4%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 7%
- #20 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 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: Hidden Object 22.8%, Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 16.2%, Investigation 15.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #21 Detective Dotson
82% matchVery Positive85% of 157 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 30.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Funny 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Hidden Object 10%
- #22 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,947 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 19.7%, Text-Based 14.4%, Point & Click 14.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Investigation 8.7%
- #23 Around the World in 80 days: Hidden Objects
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 195 reviews2017
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A bold wager sends you across continents while Detective Fix closes in. Guide Fogg and Passepartout through a hidden object mystery, search scenes by list or silhouette, spot differences, match pairs, and solve logic puzzles before time runs out.
Why similar: Hidden Object 34.8%, Point & Click 23.8%, Puzzle 13.6%, Detective 11.7%, Adventure 7.3%
- #24 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
82% matchVery Positive90% of 174 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 37.9% ★, Detective 14.6%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Point & Click 10%, Funny 6%
- #25 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 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 25.6%, Thriller 14.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Investigation 9.9%, Third Person 9.7%
- #26 Unforeseen Incidents
80% matchVery Positive88% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Point & Click 22.7%, Detective 19.4%, Puzzle 12%, Funny 11.2%, Mystery 9.9%
- #27 Syberia - Remastered
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 18.5%, Point & Click 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Third Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.3%
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
79% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 42% ★, Detective 16.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Adventure 5.6%
- #29 Detective From The Crypt
78% matchVery Positive93% of 148 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: Hidden Object 19%, Detective 18.5%, Point & Click 15.5%, Investigation 9.7%, Logic 9.5%
- #30 Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
76% matchVery Positive88% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 31.5%, Point & Click 22.2%, Investigation 18.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #31 The Darkside Detective
77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,121 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 31.7%, Point & Click 23.4%, Funny 11.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #32 Crime O'Clock
77% matchMixed69% of 505 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 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%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Point & Click 12.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Logic 7.9%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
79% matchMixed55% of 1,126 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: Based On A Novel 24.7% ★, Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Hidden Object 9.5%, Mystery 8.1%
- #34 Voodoo Detective
76% matchVery Positive95% of 369 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 23.6%, Point & Click 17.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Funny 9%, Mystery 8.4%
- #35 Thimbleweed Park™
75% matchVery Positive93% of 4,161 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Detective 12.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Funny 7.7%
- #36 Connected Clue
73% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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 24.4%, Text-Based 16.6%, Point & Click 16.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #37 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,229 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 19.1%, Investigation 16%, Funny 10.4%, Mystery 9.8%
- #38 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,277 reviews2019
Dev: Nupixo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 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 26%, Point & Click 20.5%, Investigation 14.9%, Thriller 12.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #39 Loco Motive
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 25.3%, Point & Click 19.3%, Investigation 15.9%, Funny 10.7%, Mystery 9.9%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
75% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Detective 22.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Funny 9.9%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
74% matchVery Positive88% of 429 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.4% ★, Point & Click 21.1%, Detective 19.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #42 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive98% of 480 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 23.7%, Detective 20.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #43 Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles
72% matchMixed59% of 148 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 35.3%, Detective 16.4%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Investigation 9.2%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 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 28.3%, Point & Click 21.4%, Funny 11.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 10.5%
- #45 The Rise of the Golden Idol
68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,925 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 16.9 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 31.9%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Point & Click 9.1%
- #46 Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 76 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: Text-Based 18.7%, Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Investigation 9%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
73% matchVery Positive82% of 177 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 25.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Funny 8.9%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
71% matchVery Positive93% of 316 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Detective 26.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #49 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,801 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: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 18.6%, Investigation 15%, Puzzle 9%, Funny 8.7%
- #50 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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 22.9%, Detective 22.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #51 Mystery Manor: hidden objects
70% matchMixed42% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Game Insight UAB
Windows
A mysterious adventure at the old manor begins. Become a detective and solve the vanishing of the elusive Mister X. Uncover the secrets of the manor and its inhabitants. Find hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles and explore all the corners of the estate.
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.4%, Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 16%, Puzzle 10.2%, Investigation 9.5%
- #52 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 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 42.3%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 9.5%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #53 LumineNight
66% matchVery Positive89% of 510 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 26.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 8.8%
- #54 Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze
70% matchVery Positive81% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac
Episode 1 and 2 of the award winning murder mystery, visual novel adventure in which you become the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, the glamorous and stylish detective!
Why similar: Detective 35%, Visual Novel 34.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 14.5%
- #55 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.7%, Detective 23.6%, Point & Click 19.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Investigation 7.8%
- #56 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 125 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: Hidden Object 24%, Point & Click 22.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Exploration 10.9%
- #57 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
67% matchVery Positive93% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%
- #58 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,243 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.6 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 24.3%, Point & Click 17.7%, Investigation 15.7%, Thriller 12.7%, Mystery 9.3%
- #59 Nine Noir Lives
66% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Point & Click 24%, Funny 12.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 8.9%