- #1 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
97% matchVery Positive89% of 7,863 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.1 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 32.2%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Point & Click 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most similar experience to Poirot's investigations, focusing on gathering clues and using a deduction board to reach conclusions.
- #2 The Case of the Golden Idol
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,533 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 22%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a brilliant deduction-based gameplay loop where you must piece together complex crime scenes to identify the culprit.
- #3 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,039 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 29.7% ★, Detective 10.5%, Hidden Object 10.3%, Crime 9%, Point & Click 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: As another title in the same series, it shares the exact same investigative mechanics and classic detective atmosphere.
- #4 Tangle Tower
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,170 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 20.7%, Crime 13%, Point & Click 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Visual Novel 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and witty detective game that blends point-and-click exploration with unique character-based puzzle solving.
- #5 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,560 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.7 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: Crime 21.2%, Detective 20%, Investigation 19.6%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This collection focuses heavily on crime scene investigation and logical cross-examination, mirroring the detective work found in Poirot's cases.
- #6 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,265 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.8 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 30.5%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated blend of visual novel storytelling and courtroom deduction that appeals to fans of classic mystery literature.
- #7 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,398 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.5 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 23.3%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 9.4%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world detective game allows for deep investigation and exploration of a vibrant setting, much like the early years of Hercule Poirot.
- #8 Return of the Obra Dinn
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,408 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 46.9%, Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of deduction requires you to use logic and observation to solve a series of mysterious deaths on a ghost ship.
- #9 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
91% matchVery Positive95% of 2,512 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 18.3%, Crime 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Point & Click 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired detective game features a unique visual style and a heavy emphasis on interrogating suspects to uncover the truth.
- #10 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,211 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 32.5% ★, Detective 11%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Point & Click 7.9%, Investigation 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern adaptation of the classic novel provides a polished experience for fans of Christie's specific style of mystery.
- #11 Murders on the Yangtze River
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,722 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 14.0 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 35.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic detective game that combines classic point-and-click exploration with challenging logic puzzles and a compelling mystery.
- #12 Detective Grimoire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,376 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 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet engaging point-and-click mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and finding hidden clues.
- #13 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
88% matchVery Positive93% of 127,841 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.1%, Isometric 21.9%, Point & Click 12.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Visual Novel 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it provides the deepest detective role-playing experience available, focusing on internal monologue and investigative dialogue.
- #14 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
89% matchVery Positive80% of 3,891 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 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 28.2%, Based On A Novel 23.2% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that emphasizes traditional puzzle-solving and evidence collection in a gritty Victorian setting.
- #15 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,215 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-heavy mystery game requires you to manipulate objects and time to solve the mystery of your own murder.
- #16 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,378 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 21.2%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It balances investigation and action-adventure elements, providing a cinematic detective experience similar to the Poirot games.
- #17 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,365 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 22%, Crime 21.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game with a distinct art style and a focus on uncovering secrets in a small, mysterious town.
- #18 Paradise Killer
84% matchVery Positive93% of 4,449 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Why similar: Crime 21.1%, Detective 20.2%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game where you are free to gather evidence and build your own case against suspects in a surreal setting.
- #19 Murder by Numbers
85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,671 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.8%, Detective 15.7%, Crime 13.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Visual Novel 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game cleverly combines investigative dialogue with nonogram puzzles to reveal clues and progress the story.
- #20 The House of Da Vinci
84% matchVery Positive86% of 7,048 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: Hidden Object 23.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Detective 10.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on mechanical puzzles, it shares the same satisfying feeling of uncovering secrets in a historical setting.
- #21 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
83% matchVery Positive93% of 1,455 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 22.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 10.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a strong female lead investigating a dark, personal mystery.
- #22 Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief
82% 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: Crime 17.8%, Detective 15.8%, Point & Click 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Investigation 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fresh perspective on classic literature mysteries with a focus on puzzle-solving and exploration.
- #23 Shadows of Doubt
79% matchVery Positive82% of 17,415 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 71.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective simulator that gives you the freedom to investigate crimes in a fully simulated city.
- #24 Unheard - Voices of Crime
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,330 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Crime 22%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique audio-based investigation game where you must listen to crime scenes to deduce what happened and who the perpetrators are.
- #25 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
81% matchVery Positive88% of 845 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 18%, Point & Click 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Investigation 13.2%, Isometric 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric puzzle game that requires you to explore rooms and manipulate objects to solve a town-wide mystery.
- #26 Murder Mystery Machine
82% matchMixed54% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 23.4%, Crime 22.1%, Isometric 19.3%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric detective game focuses on connecting clues on a board to build a case against suspects.
- #27 Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 408 reviews2023
Dev: Active Fungus Studios
Windows · Linux
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Detective 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused detective game set in 1930s Bavaria that emphasizes dialogue and atmospheric investigation.
- #28 Call of the Sea
79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,169 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Investigation 19.7%, Puzzle 17.5%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 13.6%, Exploration 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful exploration-based puzzle game that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.
- #29 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 208 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
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: Based On A Novel 31.3% ★, Hidden Object 10.9%, Detective 10.7%, Point & Click 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.2%
- #30 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
77% matchVery Positive82% of 2,829 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 30.6%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #31 Gray Matter
78% matchVery Positive89% of 730 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Puzzle 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery game created by Jane Jensen that features a compelling story and challenging puzzles.
- #32 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
78% matchMixed58% of 288 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 23.7% ★, Detective 9.9%, Hidden Object 8.8%, Isometric 7.9%, Crime 7.4%
- #33 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
74% matchVery Positive81% of 389 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 14.7%, Crime 14.6%, Investigation 10.9%, Point & Click 10.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%
- #34 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
73% matchVery Positive88% of 4,314 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36.0 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.9%, Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 9.7%
- #35 Crime O'Clock
75% matchMixed68% of 513 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 17.9%, Crime 17.9%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #36 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
76% matchVery Positive80% of 80 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 20.2%, Investigation 18.9%, Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #37 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
73% matchMixed68% of 271 reviews2025
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore familiar stories with Sherlock Holmes! Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and play match-3 puzzles to restore classic tales. Join clans, take part in events, and uncover secrets across hundreds of detailed levels — the magnifying glass is in your hands!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 21.5% ★, Detective 17.2%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Investigation 9.6%, Mystery 8.1%
- #38 Dahlia View
74% matchVery Positive84% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #39 Syberia: The World Before
72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,949 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 19.7%, Point & Click 16.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #40 Connected Clue
71% matchVery Positive87% of 114 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: Crime 20.6%, Detective 19.3%, Isometric 16.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 12.3%
- #41 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
75% matchVery Positive88% of 924 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Hidden Object 37.8%, Detective 19.2%, Point & Click 16.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 8.1%
- #42 A Case of Fraud
69% matchVery Positive98% of 419 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 24.4%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10.4%
- #43 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,277 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 21.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Point & Click 16.3%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 7.1%
- #44 Mohism: Battle of Words
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Crime 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Investigation 12%
- #45 Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,244 reviews2021
Dev: Darjeeling
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
Why similar: Hidden Object 45.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Colorful 13.7%, Adventure 7.2%
- #46 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
71% matchVery Positive88% of 914 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Crime 21.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Investigation 14.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Puzzle 14.2%
- #47 Little Locked Rooms
70% matchVery Positive89% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
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 23.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 11.1%
- #48 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
76% matchMostly Negative39% of 614 reviews
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Hidden Object 36.5%, Point & Click 22.5%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #49 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
69% matchVery Positive82% of 218 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: Hidden Object 18.9%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 14.9%, Mystery 9.3%
- #50 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
68% matchVery Positive96% of 117 reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Juice Games
Windows · Mac
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: Isometric 17.1%, Detective 14.7%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 10.3%
- #51 Turlock Holmes
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 954 reviews2024
Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Crime 21.5%, Detective 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 9%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
70% matchMixed56% of 335 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 18.9%, Based On A Novel 15.4% ★, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%
- #53 Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage
70% matchVery Positive86% of 525 reviews2020
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.3%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 10.1%, Exploration 9%
- #54 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 43,802 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Crime 15.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 8.7%
- #55 Paper Perjury
67% matchVery Positive89% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Crime 13.3%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.5%
- #56 The Rise of the Golden Idol
65% matchVery Positive93% of 3,978 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 23.4%, Investigation 19%, Crime 17.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #57 Unforeseen Incidents
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,056 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 24.9%, Detective 22.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #58 Trials of Innocence
64% matchVery Positive92% of 1,700 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Crime 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #59 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 129 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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 16.1%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #60 Neon Hearts City
66% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 19.6%, Crime 15.6%, Point & Click 15.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 7.7%
