- #1 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
97% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 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 32.9%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most authentic detective experience by requiring players to connect clues and make deductions to reach conclusions.
- #2 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,423 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 10.4%, Crime 8.9%, Point & Click 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct companion to the Poirot universe, it captures the same methodical investigation style and character-driven mystery.
- #3 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,263 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 33.2% ★, Detective 12.5%, Hidden Object 11%, Investigation 8.5%, Point & Click 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern adaptation of a classic Christie mystery that maintains the same investigative spirit and puzzle-solving focus.
- #4 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
96% matchVery Positive80% of 3,936 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 29.2%, Based On A Novel 23.4% ★, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 7.3%, Puzzle 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic point-and-click investigative experience that mirrors the pacing and puzzle structure of the seed game.
- #5 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,468 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 22.2%, Crime 16.7%, Point & Click 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Third Person 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines exploration and investigation with cinematic sequences that feel very similar to the presentation of The ABC Murders.
- #6 Blacksad: Under the Skin
94% matchVery Positive83% of 6,950 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 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: Noir 22.2%, Detective 15.2%, Crime 13.9%, Point & Click 11.3%, Investigation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired detective game features a similar investigative focus and a strong emphasis on character dialogue and atmosphere.
- #7 Tangle Tower
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 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 21.2%, Noir 17.7%, Point & Click 13.4%, Crime 11.9%, Visual Novel 9%
Why You'll Like It: This charming detective game features excellent character interactions and a clever, clue-based investigation system.
- #8 The Case of the Golden Idol
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 15%, Crime 13.4%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core appeal of piecing together complex narratives through observation and deduction in a unique, puzzle-heavy format.
- #9 Return of the Obra Dinn
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 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 43.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.6%, Noir 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction, this game challenges you to solve a mystery using only observation and logical reasoning.
- #10 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 39.8%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 17.4%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click mystery that excels at building a dark, atmospheric narrative through investigation.
- #11 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
'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 15.8%, Noir 12.6%, Mystery 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that captures the feel of a 1960s mystery novel with a focus on investigation.
- #12 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
88% matchVery Positive82% of 2,952 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 31%, Investigation 14.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Choices Matter 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends traditional detective work with a darker, more psychological atmosphere that keeps the mystery engaging.
- #13 Detective Grimoire
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 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 21.9%, Point & Click 16%, Crime 15.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Investigation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but engaging mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues.
- #14 Still Life
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Noir 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective story that features dual timelines and complex puzzles similar to classic noir adventures.
- #15 The Wolf Among Us
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 40,122 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more cinematic, it offers a deep, noir-inspired detective story where your choices and investigation skills drive the plot.
- #16 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 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 31.3%, Point & Click 22.6%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game features a compelling mystery and classic point-and-click mechanics that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #17 Lamplight City
86% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.5%, Point & Click 18.3%, Third Person 10.6%, Mystery 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective game that emphasizes dialogue and investigation over traditional inventory puzzles.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
86% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 37.2% ★, Detective 12.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Investigation 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses heavily on atmosphere, exploration, and intricate puzzle-solving.
- #19 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 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 95.1%, Detective 1.2%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Noir 0.8%, Mystery 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure with a strong protagonist and a classic point-and-click feel.
- #20 Paradise Killer
82% matchVery Positive93% of 4,509 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 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 18.9%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that rewards players for exploring and building their own case against suspects.
- #21 Murder Mystery Machine
84% matchMixed55% of 179 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: Noir 24.7%, Detective 21.5%, Crime 18.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on building a case board and connecting evidence to solve crimes.
- #22 Whispers of a Machine
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,011 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that allows players to approach investigations using different psychological and technological tools.
- #23 Noir Chronicles: City of Crime
83% matchMixed60% of 235 reviews2018
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 21.8%, Hidden Object 17%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual but atmospheric detective game that keeps the focus on finding clues and solving a central mystery.
- #24 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,806 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.6%, Point & Click 17.8%, Detective 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a solid mix of hidden-object elements and investigative adventure gameplay.
- #25 Shadows of Doubt
78% matchVery Positive82% of 17,722 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Noir 45.2%, Detective 40.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Atmospheric 3%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox detective game that offers unparalleled freedom in how you investigate and solve procedurally generated crimes.
- #26 Unavowed
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,607 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.1%, Detective 18.8%, Noir 11.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven point-and-click game that features a deep mystery and a variety of investigative approaches.
- #27 Gray Matter
80% matchVery Positive89% of 732 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 40.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game balances supernatural elements with grounded investigation and clever puzzle design.
- #28 Technobabylon
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,635 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Mystery 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk mystery that features multiple characters and a heavy emphasis on gathering information to solve crimes.
- #29 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 252 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 32.9% ★, Detective 14.4%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Investigation 9.4%, Point & Click 8.8%
- #30 Call of Cthulhu®
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,859 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 7%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological investigation game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets and managing the protagonist's sanity.
- #31 Face Noir
81% matchMixed65% of 339 reviews2013
Dev: Mad OrangePub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 44.1%, Point & Click 25.6%, Detective 16.6%, Third Person 4.7%, Mystery 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled detective story that captures the noir aesthetic and investigative tone perfectly.
- #32 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
77% matchMixed57% of 300 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 28.4% ★, Detective 12.2%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Crime 8.1%, Point & Click 8%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
76% matchVery Positive93% of 254 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 35.5% ★, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
75% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 37.3% ★, Detective 14.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Investigation 7.2%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
75% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 32.8% ★, Detective 13%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
76% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.8% ★, Detective 12%, Crime 9.8%, Point & Click 9.3%, Investigation 8.4%
- #37 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,370 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.2 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 36.7%, Point & Click 21.5%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 9%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
74% matchVery Positive85% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 35.1% ★, Detective 13.5%, Point & Click 9.7%, Crime 9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
73% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.7% ★, Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 8.8%, Investigation 8.6%
- #40 Paper Perjury
69% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Crime 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
73% matchVery Positive97% of 414 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 35.2% ★, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 10.2%, Crime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #42 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,287 reviews2019
Dev: Nupixo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Point & Click 21.1%, Investigation 17%, Story Rich 8.3%, Mystery 8.2%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
73% matchVery Positive89% of 233 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 35.8% ★, Detective 14.1%, Point & Click 10.9%, Investigation 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #44 AI: The Somnium Files
70% matchVery Positive92% of 9,378 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Mystery 12%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
72% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 38% ★, Detective 13.5%, Point & Click 10.4%, Investigation 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #46 她杀 - The Suspected Murder
69% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: 麻辣工作室 Spicy GamesPub: INDIECN
Windows
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 17.5%, Noir 16.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Investigation 11.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #47 Tokyo Detectives
71% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
72% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 24.2% ★, Detective 16%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Investigation 9.7%
- #49 Connected Clue
67% matchVery Positive88% of 120 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 18.5%, Crime 17.7%, Noir 17.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Investigation 10.9%
- #50 Tokyo Dark
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,344 reviews2017
Dev: CherrymochiPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10%
- #51 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
71% matchVery Positive82% of 425 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33% ★, Detective 13.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Crime 9%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #52 This Bed We Made
66% matchVery Positive91% of 3,323 reviews2023
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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%, Crime 14.3%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #53 LumineNight
65% matchVery Positive88% of 562 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
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 10.1%, Mystery 8.4%
- #54 Syberia
69% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 33.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Mystery 8.8%, Adventure 7.9%
- #55 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
70% matchMixed54% of 1,140 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: Detective 22.1%, Based On A Novel 19.3% ★, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #56 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 22.3%, Detective 18%, Point & Click 13%, Investigation 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #57 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 16.5%, Investigation 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Mystery 8.9%
- #58 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 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: Noir 24.7%, Hidden Object 18.8%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 13.4%
- #59 Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
67% matchVery Positive93% of 814 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hunt monsters in the gothic city!
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.7%, Point & Click 20.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #60 Syberia: The World Before
65% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 9%
