Games Like Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

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

Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Conversation 9.4%, Isometric 8%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the refined isometric investigation style and character development established in the first game.

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: Detective 46.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Investigation 9.7%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title offers a classic point-and-click mystery experience featuring the iconic detective.

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 31.2%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 8.6%, Crime 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at pure deduction, requiring players to piece together clues from static scenes to solve intricate mysteries.

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 43.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 8.9%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for detective games, it features deep investigation mechanics and complex moral deduction.

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 32.6%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 9.9%, Conversation 9.9%, Investigation 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, conversation-heavy mystery game that features unique character interactions and clever logic puzzles.

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 33.3%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 16.8%, Crime 9.3%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful follow-up that expands on the deduction-based gameplay and narrative complexity of its predecessor.

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 27.2%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Crime 11.1%, Visual Novel 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection features isometric, logic-based detective work that mirrors the investigative focus of the Poirot series.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 24.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Narration 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, open-ended investigation game that rewards players for exploring and finding clues without hand-holding.

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 60.8%, Mystery 17.7%, Story Rich 7.3%, Investigation 6.8%, Point & Click 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique audio-based investigation game where you must listen to conversations to solve crimes, emphasizing the importance of dialogue.

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Isometric 17.5%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that utilizes a procedural investigation board to help players connect clues and solve cases.

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 30%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Narration 9.7%, Crime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world detective game focuses on the younger years of Sherlock, mirroring the 'first cases' theme of the seed game.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 57.6%, Mystery 25.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 3.7%, Adventure 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled investigation game that tasks players with deducing the fates of a ship's crew through observation and logic.

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 26.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Conversation 12.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues in a stylized environment.

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 39.8%, Mystery 18.9%, Crime 14.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric and story-rich detective game that features a young protagonist with a sharp eye for clues.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Isometric 17.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Point & Click 8.9%, Visual Novel 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, its isometric perspective and deep, narrative-driven investigation make it a perfect match for fans of story-rich detective games.

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11%, Point & Click 10%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy detective story with a noir aesthetic that emphasizes dialogue choices and character-driven investigation.

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 28.8%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 11.2%, Point & Click 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows players to gather evidence and conduct their own trials to solve a surreal mystery.

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 31.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 10%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure that balances investigation with cinematic action and character-focused storytelling.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 31%, Point & Click 20.5%, Mystery 18.1%, Crime 11.6%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective thriller that weaves together two parallel investigations across different time periods.

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 31.1%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery game that follows a sharp-witted protagonist investigating a dark, local secret.

Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Crime 8.3%, Conversation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A graphic novel-style detective game that features a strong female protagonist and deep, logic-based investigation.

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 31.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Narration 13.7%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian mystery that forces the detective to use his deductive skills in the face of the supernatural.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Narration 13.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 10%

Why You'll Like It: A highly story-rich adventure game that features meticulous exploration and environmental puzzle-solving.

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 45.8%, Mystery 19.3%, Point & Click 17.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic whodunnit mystery that captures the spirit of traditional detective fiction with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 28.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Conversation 14.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that remains a staple for fans of investigation, dialogue, and puzzle-solving.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Mystery 21.2%, Visual Novel 12%, Story Rich 9.9%, Point & Click 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery game that combines investigation phases with intense logic-based trials.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Mystery 18.2%, Point & Click 14%, Story Rich 8%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure where your choices and investigation methods directly impact the outcome of the cases.

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Isometric 13.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric, choice-driven investigation game that focuses on gathering information and making deductions in a futuristic setting.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 46.9%, Mystery 16.1%, Narration 12.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy mystery game that blends classic detective work with psychological horror elements.

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: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Narration 12.2%, Mystery 8%, Point & Click 7.9%

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

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Narration 14.8%, Investigation 11.3%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 8.3%

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Mystery 18.6%, Point & Click 14.3%, Crime 12.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure game where the protagonist uses special abilities to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.

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 25%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 11%, Narration 10.7%, Crime 9.3%

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 49.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 11.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Investigation 7.8%

"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 46.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 6.3%

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: Detective 26.7%, Mystery 23.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Point & Click 14.9%, Story Rich 10.1%

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 31.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Narration 13.7%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 9.9%

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Hidden Object 23.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.6%

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

Why similar: Detective 25%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Narration 10.9%, Point & Click 9.5%

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 24%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 11.4%, Crime 10.1%, Visual Novel 7.9%

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Crime 10.1%, Point & Click 9.4%

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Visual Novel 7.8%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Mystery 21.6%, Detective 17.8%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Point & Click 13.2%, Investigation 8.9%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 11.9%, Crime 10.6%, Conversation 8.3%

This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.

Why similar: Detective 48.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 12.2%, Investigation 12%

🔍 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: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 26.4%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 7.6%

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Crime 8.9%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Conversation 8.6%, Visual Novel 8.3%

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Point & Click 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.3%

Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Adventure 30.1%, Hidden Object 21.5%, Point & Click 17.9%

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 41.2%, Mystery 18.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Conversation 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 10.5%, Visual Novel 7.4%

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Detective 51.6%, Point & Click 17.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Mystery 13.5%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Isometric 15.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 10.4%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Narration 22.5%, Mystery 21.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Crime 10.8%

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 13%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Crime 11.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Point & Click 10.7%

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 29.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Isometric 14.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 11.8%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 20.2%, Point & Click 11.5%, Crime 9%, Mystery 8.6%

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Conversation 14.1%, Mystery 14%, Crime 10.1%, Story Rich 8%