Games Like Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

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 32.8%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Point & Click 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for detective games, offering complex investigation mechanics and a deduction board that mirrors the logical process of Hercule Poirot.

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

Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.6% ★, Detective 10.5%, Hidden Object 10.3%, Crime 9%, Point & Click 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This prequel offers a similar investigative experience to the seed game, focusing on a younger Poirot solving mysteries through dialogue and environmental observation.

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 21.1%, Noir 17.8%, Point & Click 13.4%, Crime 12.1%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This charming detective adventure features excellent character writing and a unique interface for connecting clues during interrogations.

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 33.8% ★, Detective 11.7%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Point & Click 8.7%, Visual Novel 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern adaptation of the classic novel that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most famous mysteries in literature.

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 29.2%, Based On A Novel 23.5% ★, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure that emphasizes puzzle-solving and investigation within a gritty, atmospheric Victorian setting.

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 22.8%, Investigation 15.1%, Crime 13.6%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a brilliant, pure deduction experience that challenges your ability to piece together complex narratives from static crime scenes.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Mystery 17.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Noir 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that requires you to use logic and observation to identify the fates of crew members on a ghost ship.

'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 24.6%, Detective 22.4%, Crime 16%, Noir 12.6%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic 'whodunit' atmosphere perfectly, featuring a compelling mystery set against a backdrop of 1960s Europe.

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 25.8%, Crime 19.1%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the detective formula into an open-world setting while maintaining the core focus on gathering evidence and making moral judgments.

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 22%, Point & Click 15.9%, Crime 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Investigation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful point-and-click mystery that focuses on interviewing eccentric suspects and exploring a mysterious swamp-side hotel.

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 22.2%, Crime 16.9%, Point & Click 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of the Frogwares series with cinematic investigation sequences and challenging moral dilemmas.

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 39.9%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 17.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential mystery adventure that blends deep historical research with a compelling, dark narrative.

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 18.8%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that encourages you to explore a surreal island and gather evidence to build a case for a final trial.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.6%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Noir 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature mystery adventure that tasks you with solving a series of gruesome murders across two different time periods.

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 24.5%, Noir 23.6%, Point & Click 18.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Third Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This steampunk detective game allows you to solve cases in multiple ways, emphasizing player choice and investigation over traditional puzzles.

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

Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.1% ★, Hidden Object 11.5%, Detective 10.6%, Point & Click 8.5%, Crime 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to The First Cases that continues to refine the investigative gameplay and character-driven storytelling.

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 95.1%, Detective 1.2%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Noir 0.8%, Mystery 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, 90s-inspired mystery adventure that follows a sharp-witted protagonist investigating the truth behind her grandfather's death.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Noir 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Detective 14.5%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The start of a beloved series that combines supernatural elements with classic point-and-click detective work.

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 31.3%, Point & Click 22.5%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click adventure that features a globe-trotting mystery filled with historical intrigue and clever puzzles.

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 27.2%, Point & Click 21.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game set in ancient China that excels at atmosphere and logical puzzle-solving.

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 30.8%, Investigation 15%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining that blends classic detective work with Lovecraftian horror, providing a unique atmosphere.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 44.2%, Point & Click 25.6%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 4.7%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled noir adventure that captures the classic detective feel with a moody atmosphere and challenging investigation mechanics.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Noir 15.2%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Third Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique twist on the detective genre by tasking you with solving your own murder as a ghost.

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: Noir 25.1%, Detective 21.2%, Crime 18.2%, Point & Click 11.9%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues on a digital board to build a coherent case.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Point & Click 21.9%, Crime 15.7%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Investigation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric point-and-click mystery that emphasizes player choices and the consequences of your investigative actions.

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 33.4% ★, Hidden Object 12.4%, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.1%

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 40.3%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 8.6%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game features a compelling mystery involving magic and science with a strong focus on narrative.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Detective 18.6%, Noir 10.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Choices Matter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that features a team of investigators solving supernatural crimes in a modern city.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series, it offers a deep, satisfying mystery with intricate puzzles and a great setting.

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Noir 22.5%, Detective 20.2%, Mystery 9.5%, Investigation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir-style mystery adventure that focuses on investigation and dialogue-based puzzle solving.

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 27.7%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 9.3%, Point & Click 8.8%

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Detective 29.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 8.7%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A clever point-and-click mystery that pays homage to classic adventure games while delivering a modern, engaging plot.

Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Why similar: Hidden Object 35.3%, Point & Click 17.8%, Detective 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Mystery 7.9%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Hidden Object 16.7%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 13.3%, Point & Click 10.8%

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: Noir 22.2%, Crime 14.6%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Hunt monsters in the gothic city!

Why similar: Hidden Object 41.5%, Point & Click 20.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 4.7%

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 21.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Visual Novel 8.9%

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 36.7%, Point & Click 21.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

Why similar: Hidden Object 40.1%, Point & Click 16.2%, Detective 12.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Hidden Object 38.5%, Point & Click 18.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Detective 8.1%

Stop the mysterious killer!

Why similar: Hidden Object 35.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Detective 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Mystery 9.3%

Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.

Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Noir 17%, Investigation 11.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Puzzle 7.3%

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 18.4%, Crime 17.9%, Noir 17.5%, Point & Click 12%, Investigation 10.9%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

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

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Point & Click 8.1%

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 14%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 9.9%

The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 11%, Hidden Object 10.6%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Noir 22.4%, Detective 18%, Point & Click 12.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 17%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 9.8%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Noir 19.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 8.5%

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

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 16%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 9.1%

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.1% ★, Point & Click 21.2%, Detective 19.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 8.6%

🔍 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: Noir 24.8%, Hidden Object 18.5%, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 13.4%

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Mystery 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 19.1%, Noir 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Choices Matter 7.1%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Detective 25.4%, Puzzle 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Story Rich 6.7%

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

Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 11.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 41.3% ★, Detective 16.4%, Point & Click 13.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Puzzle 6.5%

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 23.3% ★, Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Hidden Object 8.9%

Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Crime 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.3%