- #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 35.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Point & Click 7.6%, Historical 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for detective games, offering complex investigation mechanics and deduction boards that mirror the experience of being a master sleuth.
- #2 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,402 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
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: Developed by the same team, this title offers a similar narrative structure and character-focused investigation style within the Agatha Christie universe.
- #3 The Case of the Golden Idol
95% 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 20.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Historical 12.8%, Thriller 12.8%, Point & Click 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at pure deduction, requiring players to piece together clues from static scenes to solve a grand, overarching conspiracy.
- #4 The Last Express Gold Edition
96% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2013
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step aboard the 1914 Orient Express in this award-winning mystery adventure from Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner. Described as one of the best adventure games of all time, The Last Express is an intrigue-filled adventure set aboard the luxurious Orient Express.
Why similar: Trains 18.2% ★, Based On A Novel 18.1% ★, Point & Click 17.7%, Historical 12.9%, Detective 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set on a train during a historical mystery, this classic shares the exact thematic setting and high-stakes tension of the Orient Express.
- #5 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
94% 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 34% ★, Detective 11.7%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Point & Click 8.6%, Visual Novel 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Another essential Agatha Christie adaptation that emphasizes point-and-click investigation and classic puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #6 Return of the Obra Dinn
93% 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 42.7%, Mystery 18.3%, Historical 12.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that tasks you with identifying the fates of passengers on a ship, perfectly capturing the investigative spirit of a classic whodunit.
- #7 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
94% 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 31.9% ★, Detective 13%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Point & Click 8.2%, Visual Novel 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the high-quality detective gameplay and visual style found in the Orient Express adaptation.
- #8 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
92% 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 25.2%, Investigation 13.5%, Open World 12.8%, Thriller 11.6%, Mystery 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world detective game allows for deep exploration and creative investigation, focusing on the origins of the famous detective.
- #9 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
91% 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%, Investigation 16.4%, Open World 15.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends traditional detective work with a touch of the supernatural, offering a unique twist on the classic investigation formula.
- #10 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
91% 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 29.6%, Based On A Novel 24.9% ★, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, narrative-heavy investigation game that features challenging puzzles and a dark, atmospheric mystery.
- #11 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
90% 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 22.1%, Text-Based 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Historical 14%, Mystery 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant visual novel series that focuses on courtroom drama and deduction, sharing the same intellectual satisfaction found in Christie's works.
- #12 Blacksad: Under the Skin
89% matchVery Positive83% of 6,870 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 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 24.4%, Point & Click 17.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that features deep character interactions and a branching narrative driven by your investigative choices.
- #13 Syberia: The World Before
89% 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 17.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Historical 13.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on exploration and narrative, its beautiful environments and puzzle-rich gameplay will appeal to fans of the Orient Express's pacing.
- #14 Murders on the Yangtze River
87% 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 28.4%, Historical 13.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Mystery 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective game that emphasizes logical deduction and puzzle-solving within a historical setting, much like a classic Christie novel.
- #15 The Raven Remastered
88% matchVery Positive81% of 395 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 37.3%, Point & Click 30%, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 16.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the 1960s aesthetic and the thrill of a high-stakes investigation.
- #16 The House of Da Vinci
86% 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 21%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 11.3%, Historical 11%, Detective 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the tactile puzzle-solving and exploration in the Orient Express, this game offers a similar focus on intricate mechanical puzzles.
- #17 Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,029 reviews2021
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 30.6%, Detective 25.4%, Investigation 25.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that uses interactive narrative and investigation to explore a complex, mystery-filled plot.
- #18 The Operator
83% matchVery Positive92% of 8,338 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau 81
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 24.9%, Investigation 18.5%, Thriller 16.9%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 10%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the investigation genre where you use computer systems to solve crimes, offering a fresh, immersive perspective.
- #19 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: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Open World 12.8%, Mystery 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that gives you total freedom to gather evidence and build your own case against suspects.
- #20 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
85% 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 22.5%, Thriller 14.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 9%
Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series balances action-oriented investigation with the traditional deduction and puzzle-solving expected of the genre.
- #21 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,266 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 22.4%, Historical 19.3%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game features a globe-trotting mystery and clever puzzles that define the point-and-click genre.
- #22 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
84% 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: Historical 20.5%, Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 14.8%, Investigation 14%, Thriller 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game that uses pixel art to deliver a classic point-and-click experience centered on solving complex crimes.
- #23 Loco Motive
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,179 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 32.6% ★, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click mystery that takes place on a train, sharing the iconic setting and investigative charm of the Orient Express.
- #24 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,164 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Mystery 18.7%, Detective 18%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click mystery game that features a deep, occult-tinged investigation and classic adventure mechanics.
- #25 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
80% 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: Mystery 17.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Investigation 15.2%, First-Person 14%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that tasks you with solving the secrets of a manor through environmental puzzles and observation.
- #26 Murder Mystery Machine
81% 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 41.3%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building case files, perfect for fans of procedural investigation.
- #27 Call of the Sea
78% 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: Historical 17.2%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 14%, First-Person 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle game that focuses on exploration and uncovering a mystery in a beautifully realized, atmospheric environment.
- #28 Kathy Rain
79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,967 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 96.8%, Detective 1.3%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.4%, Third Person 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling point-and-click mystery that features a strong protagonist and a gripping narrative focused on uncovering dark secrets.
- #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 27.8% ★, Hidden Object 9.4%, Detective 9.3%, Text-Based 8.5%, Point & Click 6.9%
- #30 Still Life
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Detective 24.3%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature detective story that involves investigating a series of murders across two different time periods.
- #31 Syberia - Remastered
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 777 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 18.2%, Point & Click 14.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Third Person 9.7%, Investigation 8.9%
- #32 The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 785 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 17.4%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 8.9%
- #33 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 49.2%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-adventure game from a legendary designer that features a compelling story and challenging puzzles centered on magic and science.
- #34 The House of Da Vinci 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,198 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 19.5%, Historical 19.4%, Detective 18%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #35 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
73% matchVery Positive95% of 420 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Trains 15.6% ★, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 9.4%
- #36 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
77% 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 36.6%, Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 15.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #37 The House of Da Vinci 3
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,352 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 14.9%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 11.5%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #38 Siberian Way
74% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: ROOT GAMES
Windows
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 20.4%, Detective 18.1%, Text-Based 14%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Investigation 13.2%
- #39 DOOMED Detective Game
73% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Azikton Studio
Windows
Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...
Why similar: Western 28.5% ★, Detective 15.9%, Hidden Object 15.9%, Investigation 9.7%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #40 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
75% matchVery Positive81% of 1,343 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 15.4%, Historical 13.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Investigation 10.3%
- #41 Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Discover the youth of a legend - Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in 'Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief', an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.1%, Detective 15.2%, Point & Click 14.5%, Historical 12.8%, Visual Novel 12%
- #42 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 681 reviews2026
Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
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 20.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Point & Click 13%, Text-Based 11.8%, Hidden Object 10.5%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
72% 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 19.5%, Based On A Novel 16.3% ★, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 9.4%
- #44 Tangle Tower
71% 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 28.9%, Point & Click 17.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 8%
- #45 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
73% 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 21.6%, Detective 20.4%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 15.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #46 The Last Case of John Morley
68% matchVery Positive84% of 305 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 30.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Puzzle 11%, First-Person 10.8%
- #47 Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 585 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 20.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Point & Click 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Exploration 9%
- #48 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
69% 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 22.3% ★, Detective 17.4%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Historical 12.6%, Investigation 9.4%
- #49 The Wild Case
70% matchVery Positive87% of 253 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Text-Based 14.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Thriller 11%, Investigation 9.6%
- #50 The Painscreek Killings
69% matchVery Positive91% of 6,142 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 22%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Open World 8.7%, Thriller 7.9%
- #51 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
67% 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 17.8%, Detective 14.9%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 8.4%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
71% matchMixed55% of 1,127 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.2% ★, Detective 22.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Hidden Object 8.8%
- #53 The House of Da Vinci VR
67% matchVery Positive94% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows
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 16.7%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Historical 15.8%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 8.6%
- #54 Murder on the Marine Express
69% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2021
Dev: 1564 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Text-Based 16.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 11.9%
- #55 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
68% 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 32.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 10.9%
- #56 Connected Clue
66% 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: Detective 25.6%, Text-Based 17.3%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 10.1%
- #57 Detective Grimoire
68% 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 23.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Exploration 8.8%
- #58 CaseCracker3
64% matchVery Positive88% of 371 reviews2026
Dev: BlackRobe
Windows · Mac
Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Text-Based 19.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #59 This Bed We Made
64% matchVery Positive91% of 3,094 reviews2023
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Historical 14.9%, Third Person 13%
- #60 The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,115 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Unravel the mysteries of death, and find the answers to life.A unique Mystery-Adventure Game:The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story
Why similar: Historical 39.7%, Detective 24.9%, Mystery 18.4%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 7.1%