Games Like Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

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 31.3%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Point & Click 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for detective games, featuring a brilliant deduction board system that mirrors the investigative process of the Orient Express.

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 17.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Thriller 12.2%, Crime 11.7%, Historical 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterful approach to deduction where you must piece together complex scenes to identify the culprit, similar to the logic-heavy gameplay of Agatha Christie adaptations.

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

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

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game captures the specific charm and methodical pacing of the Hercule Poirot universe.

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

Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Point & Click 10.4%, Narration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-quality narrative and investigative mechanics established in the series, focusing on dialogue-driven mystery solving.

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 20.3%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Thriller 8.2%, Narration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure, open-ended investigation game that rewards careful observation and note-taking without hand-holding, perfect for fans of classic detective stories.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Mystery 16.3%, Historical 11.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, high-stakes investigative experience that challenges your ability to observe and deduce the fates of characters in a confined, mysterious setting.

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 20.8%, Text-Based 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Historical 13%, Drama 10%

Why You'll Like It: This series excels at combining courtroom drama with intense investigation and character-driven mystery, much like the works of Agatha Christie.

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 24%, Crime 15.4%, Point & Click 15%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Mystery 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and clever detective game that features a unique cast of suspects and a satisfying, logic-based approach to solving a murder mystery.

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

Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Narration 12.5%, Point & Click 12%, Historical 10.5%, Investigation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features beautiful, puzzle-rich exploration and a strong narrative focus that appeals to fans of classic point-and-click adventures.

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 37.8%, Point & Click 21.2%, Crime 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of one of Christie's most famous novels, focusing on gathering clues and interrogating suspects.

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 19.7%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 10.8%, Narration 10.4%, Thriller 10%

Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a more personal, origin-story approach to the detective genre with a heavy emphasis on exploration and deduction.

"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 27.3%, Historical 12.7%, Investigation 11.5%, Drama 10%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic indie detective game that features a classic train-based mystery setting and engaging, logic-based puzzle solving.

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: Crime 20%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy detective game features a gritty atmosphere and a branching story that forces you to make difficult choices during your investigation.

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 64.8%, First-Person 14.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This procedural detective simulator offers an unparalleled level of freedom to investigate crimes in a fully simulated city.

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 46.3%, Point & Click 36.1%, Mystery 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic whodunnit set in the 1960s that captures the same suspenseful, travel-based mystery atmosphere found in the Orient Express.

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 20.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Historical 10.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Detective 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, 3D puzzle-solving experience that feels very similar to the environmental interaction found in modern detective games.

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 39.8%, Point & Click 17.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more surreal, it offers the deepest investigative narrative and character-building mechanics available in the detective genre.

Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.

Why similar: Thriller 23.8%, Investigation 18.3%, Detective 18.1%, Narration 17.6%, Drama 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven thriller focuses on psychological investigation and interactive storytelling, mirroring the dramatic tension of a mystery novel.

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 48.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Investigation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly innovative detective game where you must solve crimes by listening to audio logs and mapping out the movements of suspects.

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Thriller 13.2%, Narration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in the role of a dispatcher who must use computer tools to solve crimes, offering a modern, screen-based investigative experience.

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 20%, Detective 19%, Investigation 15.1%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world mystery game that encourages you to gather evidence and build your own case against suspects in a highly stylized environment.

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: Trains 28.1% ★, Crime 16.7%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, train-based murder mystery that pays homage to classic point-and-click adventure games.

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%, Crime 16.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Investigation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but well-designed mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues to solve a crime.

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: Historical 19.6%, Detective 19.3%, Point & Click 14.9%, Investigation 14%, Thriller 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game with a unique pixel-art style that emphasizes dialogue and logical deduction.

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 26%, Detective 17.6%, Historical 12.3%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused detective game set in the 1930s that emphasizes investigation and atmospheric storytelling.

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 19%, Crime 15.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 10%, Investigation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-exploration game that captures the feeling of investigating a mysterious, isolated location.

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 12.8%, Text-Based 12.1%, Narration 11.3%, Point & Click 10%, Visual Novel 8.7%

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 97.2%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.6%, Third Person 0.2%, Story Rich 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling point-and-click mystery that features a strong, investigative protagonist and a dark, atmospheric story.

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 30.7%, Crime 29.2%, Point & Click 17.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a unique evidence-linking mechanic that makes you feel like a real detective building a case board.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Crime 21.3%, Detective 21.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, gritty detective adventure that balances two parallel investigations across different time periods.

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 28.7%, Narration 20.3%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 9%

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 59.8%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 6.3%, Third Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure game that features a compelling story and a unique focus on magic-themed stage illusions as part of the investigation.

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 18.7%, Crime 15.8%, Thriller 13.2%, Investigation 9.1%, Point & Click 8%

Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Detective 15%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Narration 13.3%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 11.5%

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: Text-Based 13.9%, Crime 13.8%, Detective 12.2%, Point & Click 11.9%, Historical 10%

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.8%, Historical 18.4%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.6%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 39%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Crime 8.5%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Historical 14.5%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%

Siberian Way is a detective thriller novel. Follow the dark non-linear story and decide how it can end! For all fans of snowy Siberia, Murder on the Orient Express and twisted plots, seasoned with mysticism.

Why similar: Historical 19.4%, Detective 17.5%, Text-Based 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Investigation 13.1%

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 14.8%, Text-Based 11.5%, Point & Click 11%, Narration 10.6%, Thriller 9.7%

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 41.5%, Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 6.7%

As Leonardo's apprentice, you will solve puzzles, uncover inventions, and search for hidden objects in 16th-century Florence. Use a unique device to glimpse the past and unravel mysteries. Encounter war machines, intricate lockboxes, and immersive room escapes inspired by Da Vinci's genius.

Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Hidden Object 14%, Historical 13.5%, Narration 12.5%, Investigation 8.4%

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: Crime 16.7%, Detective 16.5%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Investigation 13.4%, Narration 11.5%

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%, Detective 18.6%, Text-Based 12.8%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 12%

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 17.4%, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 7.5%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 14%, Point & Click 12.3%, Text-Based 11%, Hidden Object 9.7%

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 19.3%, Crime 18.4%, Historical 16.8%, Point & Click 15.7%, Investigation 13.9%

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 31%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 11%

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 30.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Puzzle 11%, First-Person 10.8%

Take on a role of a famous scientist drawn into a dangerous game, where the goal is to save the mankind and uncover family secret. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure in the world of experiments, mysteries and espionage!

Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Crime 13.4%, Thriller 13.1%, Point & Click 12.9%

Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.

Why similar: Crime 21.4%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 7.3%

'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: Point & Click 28.9%, Detective 26.5%, Crime 21%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 6.2%

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 21.7%, Crime 20.5%, Point & Click 14.2%, Text-Based 11.6%, Visual Novel 10%

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 17%, Thriller 16.2%, Investigation 13%, Drama 9.1%, Narration 9%

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 21%, Investigation 13.8%, Text-Based 13%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Crime 12.2%

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%, Point & Click 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 8.2%

Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land full of secrets! Answer the call of exploration as you travel to Amerzone, a forgotten Latin American country, to fulfill the last wishes of a late explorer.

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.3%, Narration 15.5%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 12.7%, Visual Novel 11%

A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Text-Based 15.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Drama 11.4%

Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.

Why similar: Crime 16.7%, Detective 15.7%, Text-Based 13.4%, Thriller 12.7%, Point & Click 10%

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: Crime 22.8%, Detective 21.4%, Investigation 15.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 7.7%