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Games Like Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Adventure, Story Rich.

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

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 271 reviews
Released: 2023-08-29
Developer: Blazing Griffin
Publisher: Microids
Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case excels at blending classic point-and-click adventure mechanics with methodical, dialogue-driven investigation. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize deduction, narrative depth, and the satisfying process of piecing together clues to solve complex mysteries.

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  1. #1 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

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

    Why You'll Like It: This prequel offers a similar gameplay loop and character-focused mystery style within the same beloved franchise.

  2. #2 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
    Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 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: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Point & Click 10.4%, Narration 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation that shares the same investigative mechanics and polished presentation as The London Case.

  3. #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 reviews2014
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

    Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Crime 7.2%, Point & Click 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for detective games, it features deep deduction boards and evidence-linking mechanics.

  4. #4 The Case of the Golden Idol
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 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 27.6%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 12.4%, Crime 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A brilliant logic-based mystery game that requires players to piece together complex events through careful observation.

  5. #5 The Raven Remastered
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 40.6%, Point & Click 25.1%, Mystery 19.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that captures the same sophisticated, period-piece atmosphere as Poirot's adventures.

  6. #6 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 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 23.4%, Investigation 19.9%, Conversation 19.1%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click adventure that balances historical mystery with engaging investigation and puzzle-solving.

  7. #7 Lamplight City
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 33.2%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Story Rich 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that emphasizes dialogue choices and investigation over traditional inventory puzzles.

  8. #8 Return of the Obra Dinn
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 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 55.1%, Mystery 26.9%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Adventure 2%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that challenges you to identify the fates of crew members using only a magical pocket watch.

  9. #9 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,228 reviews2021
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.2 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 28.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Narration 9.6%, Crime 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides an open-world approach to investigation, allowing for more freedom in how you gather and interpret clues.

  10. #10 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,264 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 24.2%, Conversation 19.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery set in ancient China that focuses on dialogue, deduction, and evidence gathering.

  11. #11 Blacksad: Under the Skin
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 6,719 reviews2019
    Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 25.1%, Investigation 20.2%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game with a noir aesthetic that relies heavily on observation and conversation trees.

  12. #12 Tangle Tower
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Conversation 13.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Investigation 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming mystery game featuring unique investigation mechanics and a cast of eccentric suspects to interview.

  13. #13 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 124 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 19.5%, Investigation 15.6%, Conversation 11.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A visual-novel style detective game with a distinct comic-book aesthetic and a focus on deductive reasoning.

  14. #14 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
    88% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 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 29.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional investigation with action-oriented segments to provide a varied detective experience.

  15. #15 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    87% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 8.8%, Adventure 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional adventure game that focuses on crime scene analysis and logical deduction in a Victorian setting.

  16. #16 Paradise Killer
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
    Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 22.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 13%, Crime 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game where you must gather evidence to build a case for a surreal murder trial.

  17. #17 Syberia: The World Before
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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

    Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 12.2%, Narration 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, narrative-rich adventure that features intricate puzzles and a deep, unfolding mystery.

  18. #18 Murder Mystery Machine
    86% matchMixed54% of 172 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows

    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 33.4%, Isometric 19.1%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that tasks you with linking evidence on a corkboard to solve complex crimes.

  19. #19 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 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 26.2%, Investigation 20.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 7.3%

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  20. #20 Still Life
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Detective 27%, Mystery 17.7%, Crime 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty detective thriller that features a compelling dual-timeline investigation mechanic.

  21. #21 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
    Dev: ZA/UM
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 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 37.4%, Isometric 18.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Visual Novel 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled depth of dialogue and character-driven investigation within a unique, surreal world.

  22. #22 The Wolf Among Us
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 38,793 reviews2013
    Dev: Telltale
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Point & Click 17.2%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A gritty, narrative-heavy detective story where your choices significantly impact the investigation and character relationships.

  23. #23 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 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 38.5%, Mystery 20.4%, Crime 12.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that features a strong investigative focus and a charming, hand-drawn art style.

  24. #24 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    81% matchMixed56% of 326 reviews2024
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 13.8%, Conversation 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A long-running mystery series that excels at providing challenging puzzles and immersive investigation environments.

  25. #25 Gray Matter
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 727 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 48.4%, Mystery 20.2%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 6.6%, Third Person 3.1%

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  26. #26 Inspector Waffles
    80% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Narration 14.4%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming and well-written point-and-click detective adventure that pays homage to classic genre tropes.

  27. #27 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,656 reviews2023
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Narration 13.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

  28. #28 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,223 reviews2015
    Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 21.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Crime 9.6%

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  29. #29 Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 814 reviews2013
    Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Point & Click 21.6%, Mystery 19.4%, Crime 10.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective adventure that utilizes unique investigative abilities to solve cold cases.

  30. #30 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 178 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: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Narration 12.7%, Investigation 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%

  31. #31 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 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: Detective 41.6%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Investigation 11%, Adventure 7%

  32. #32 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 9,045 reviews2021
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 34.7 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 35.6%, Mystery 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Conversation 13.1%, Story Rich 5.9%

  33. #33 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Investigation 26.8%, Detective 24.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Crime 8.8%

  34. #34 The Rise of the Golden Idol
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 3,814 reviews2024
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 26%, Mystery 16.8%, Crime 7.4%, Point & Click 6.4%

  35. #35 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  36. #36 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
    77% matchMostly Positive72% of 738 reviews2008
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 12%

  37. #37 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
    Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
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  38. #38 Murders on the Yangtze River
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,376 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  39. #39 Syberia - Remastered
    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 729 reviews2025
    Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
    Windows
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  40. #40 Detective Grimoire
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
    Windows

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  42. #42 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 879 reviews2009
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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  43. #43 London: Echoes of the Past
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 242 reviews2025
    Dev: Stellar Artificer Games
    Windows · Mac

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  44. #44 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  45. #45 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 896 reviews2012
    Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 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.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  47. #47 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
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    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

    Why similar: Detective 32%, Point & Click 27.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Crime 8.3%

  48. #48 The Last Case of John Morley
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
    Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

    Why similar: Detective 42.6%, Mystery 20.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  49. #49 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 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 27.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 8%

  50. #50 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 27.7%, Point & Click 21.7%, Mystery 17.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

  51. #51 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 4,106 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 28.1%, Investigation 22.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Crime 7%

  52. #52 The Sinking City Remastered
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,182 reviews2021
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

    Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Conversation 20.8%, Narration 14.2%, Third Person 9.7%, Exploration 7.3%

  53. #53 The House of Da Vinci
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
    Dev: Blue Brain Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

    Why similar: Hidden Object 19.9%, Mystery 19%, Point & Click 16.9%, Detective 13.9%, Investigation 8.7%

  54. #54 Clue/Cluedo
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 475 reviews2023
    Dev: Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out whodunit, with what weapon and where.

    Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 15.7%, Crime 12.6%, Simulation 6.2%

  55. #55 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows

    Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!

    Why similar: Detective 40.8%, Point & Click 29.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7.6%, Exploration 5.7%

  56. #56 Tokyo Detectives
    67% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 13%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Point & Click 8.7%

  57. #57 One Day in London
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2016
    Dev: Owl Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.

    Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Narration 19.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%

  58. #58 The Wild Case
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 248 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 27.1%, Point & Click 16%, Investigation 15.8%, Narration 12.4%, Mystery 9.7%

  59. #59 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 2,490 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 26.3%, Conversation 18%, Point & Click 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Hidden Object 8.5%

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