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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%, Point & Click 18.2%, Conversation 14.9%, Mystery 7.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a brilliant blend of detective investigation and point-and-click exploration with a distinct, charming art style.

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 28.5%, Point & Click 21.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused point-and-click adventure that emphasizes player choices and branching narratives in a rich, atmospheric setting.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Point & Click 17%, Conversation 15.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a hand-drawn aesthetic with classic point-and-click mechanics and a strong, mystery-driven narrative.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Comic Book 20.7%, Point & Click 18.3%, Detective 15.5%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling mystery with a strong emphasis on conversation and exploration in a 2D world.

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 28.2%, Point & Click 25.5%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Mystery 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective adventure that offers multiple ways to solve puzzles, mirroring the choices-matter philosophy of the seed game.

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 96.6%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.5%, Hand-drawn 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of a gritty, story-rich detective mystery set in a 2D point-and-click environment.

An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Dystopian 18.7%, Point & Click 17.7%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends detective investigation with point-and-click gameplay and meaningful choices that impact the story's outcome.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Dystopian 29.9%, Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric point-and-click game that prioritizes narrative depth and surreal mystery over traditional puzzle-solving.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Detective 20.4%, Dystopian 18.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir-inspired point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and detective work.

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 61.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Mystery 4.1%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich point-and-click adventure that excels at world-building and complex investigative puzzles.

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Point & Click 23.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click adventure that balances archaeology-themed mystery with lighthearted, story-rich exploration.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Dystopian 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique post-apocalyptic 2D world and classic point-and-click mechanics that reward thorough exploration.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian point-and-click adventure that balances inventory-based puzzles with a serious, character-driven plot.

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 24.8%, Point & Click 20.9%, Conversation 11.9%, Choices Matter 10%, Narration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A period-accurate detective game that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to solve complex murder mysteries.

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Detective 24.2%, RPG 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends JRPG-inspired combat with detective investigation in a 2D pixel-art world.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual-novel style detective game that focuses on investigating supernatural mysteries through dialogue and logic.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Conversation 20.4%, Point & Click 17.4%, Hand-drawn 12%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for detective-themed point-and-click adventures with a focus on global mystery and conversation.

BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is an isometric, point & click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore an unscene landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the desolate world around you.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric point-and-click adventure that emphasizes world exploration and narrative choices in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 46.2%, Detective 20.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective series that focuses on ghosts and investigation through classic point-and-click gameplay.

Submachine is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and items to collect to help you along the way. Follow the story of a banished lighthouse keeper to discover his descent into ruins.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Dystopian 17.5%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Logic 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy point-and-click game that rewards curiosity and puzzle-solving in a mysterious, interconnected world.

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 45.7%, Detective 20%, Mystery 18%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in detective storytelling that uses point-and-click mechanics to uncover dark, occult mysteries.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Point & Click 19.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, isolated town.

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.

Why similar: Comic Book 26.2%, Point & Click 19.7%, Dystopian 18.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a hand-drawn world.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 81.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven adventure that features a unique short-term memory mechanic to aid in investigation and conversation.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven 2D adventure that focuses on uncovering a mystery through exploration and conversation.

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: Detective 17.7%, Comic Book 15.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Narration 11.3%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique investigation game that uses hidden-object mechanics to solve detective cases across different timelines.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Story Rich 18.3%, Puzzle 15.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal 2D point-and-click adventure that uses a unique psychological narrative to drive its mystery forward.

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 29.9%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Anime 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Comic Book 24.1%, Detective 23.6%, Point & Click 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10%, Mystery 8.6%

Tales of Cosmos is an old-school point-and-click adventure game set in a huge open world planetary system. Pilot your rocket across space, land on planets and moons, solve puzzles, and unravel a cosmic mystery with the help of a genius monkey and a wondrous talking dog.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and narrative in a whimsical space setting.

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 10%

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Logic 17.5%, Mystery 14.7%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Exploration 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling.

It’s the new game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Narration 15.8%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmospheric exploration and logical puzzle-solving.

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Point & Click 19.1%, Narration 15.4%, Logic 14.6%, Mystery 10.1%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Conversation 14.5%, Point & Click 12.7%, Logic 9.4%, Mystery 8.7%

VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.

Why similar: Dystopian 31%, Point & Click 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Mystery 7.9%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Detective 21.8%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

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 25.1%, Conversation 20.4%, Point & Click 18.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Puzzle 7.4%

The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 19%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Anime 9.4%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Point & Click 54%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Point & Click 22.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Puzzle 8.9%

You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Point & Click 14.3%, Conversation 13.1%, Dystopian 11.5%, Logic 10.5%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 18.7%, Narration 14.2%, Mystery 10%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

Why similar: Narration 24.5%, Point & Click 18.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 9.2%, Anime 8.2%

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Comic Book 20.5%, Narration 14.7%, RPG 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Conversation 15.5%, Mystery 11%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 9.5%

When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...

Why similar: Point & Click 100%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Detective 22.9%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.1%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 23.2%, Story Rich 16.6%, Exploration 15.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 11%

A cozy, handmade stop-motion adventure... unless the maze takes a darker turn... Guide your wooden mouse through a labyrinth full of puzzles & unknown dangers in search of an exit to a happier place.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Exploration 18.8%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Point & Click 33.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 12.7%

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.

Why similar: Dystopian 26.9%, Conversation 15.7%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Point & Click 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Comic Book 23.8%, Conversation 20.9%, Point & Click 18.2%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Story Rich 8.9%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, RPG 20.4%, Point & Click 12.8%, Dystopian 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Detective 21.9%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%

Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Comic Book 21.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

Moebius: Empire Rising is a contemporary adventure that merges classic point-and-click puzzle solving with Jane Jensen’s sophisticated storytelling. Travel the world using Malachi’s unique deductive powers to analyze suspects, make historical connections, and uncover the truth behind a theory of space and time the government will defend...

Why similar: Point & Click 77.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Narration 26.1%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 11.5%

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Dystopian 27.7%, Point & Click 17.6%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, RPG 9.6%

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Conversation 17.4%, Narration 16.7%, Point & Click 15%, Choices Matter 10%