- #1 Still Life
97% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Adventure 28%, Detective 23.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective adventure that shares the dark, gritty atmosphere and investigation-heavy gameplay of the Art of Murder series.
- #2 Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
96% matchVery Positive82% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Point & Click 28.4%, Adventure 20%, Female Protagonist 18.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest match, featuring an FBI agent protagonist using special abilities to solve complex murder mysteries.
- #3 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
95% matchVery Positive81% of 3,031 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: Detective 36.6%, Point & Click 30.1%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Adventure 13%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the detective aspect, requiring players to observe crime scenes and piece together clues just like in FBI Confidential.
- #4 Still Life 2
96% matchMixed44% of 567 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Adventure 31.1%, Detective 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly continues the investigative narrative of the first game with a focus on forensic puzzle-solving and a female lead.
- #5 The Raven Remastered
94% matchVery Positive81% of 395 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Adventure 40.6%, Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 28%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that captures the thrill of a high-stakes investigation in a beautifully realized setting.
- #6 Gray Matter
94% 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: Adventure 41%, Point & Click 40.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game offers a deep, atmospheric mystery with strong puzzle elements.
- #7 Whispers of a Machine
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,977 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 29.7%, Point & Click 28.3%, Adventure 27.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a sci-fi setting who uses cybernetic enhancements to solve crimes in a classic point-and-click format.
- #8 Post Mortem
93% matchMixed57% of 438 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 39.1%, Adventure 33.5%, Detective 27.4%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that focuses on dialogue-based investigation and uncovering dark secrets.
- #9 Black Mirror I
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,458 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Why similar: Point & Click 59.9%, Adventure 40.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic mystery adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a tense, investigative environment.
- #10 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
91% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 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 46.1%, Adventure 30%, Point & Click 24%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a robust detective experience where you must gather evidence and deduce the truth behind complex cases.
- #11 Lamplight City
90% matchVery Positive90% of 844 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 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 42.2%, Point & Click 34%, Adventure 23.8%
Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure set in an alternate history that focuses on investigation and player choice rather than traditional inventory puzzles.
- #12 Secret Files: Tunguska
89% matchVery Positive85% of 492 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Adventure 39.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that balances mystery and puzzle-solving with a global conspiracy plot.
- #13 Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
89% matchMixed68% of 157 reviews2009
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Young archeologist Sylvie Leroux accidentally stumbles upon an ancient secret. What she doesn't realize is that her research will put her in deadly peril.
Why similar: Adventure 58.6%, Point & Click 41.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist exploring historical mysteries through point-and-click mechanics similar to the Art of Murder series.
- #14 Alter Ego
88% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2010
Dev: bitComposer GamesPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.
Why similar: Adventure 45.1%, Point & Click 38.6%, Detective 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric detective game that allows you to play from two different perspectives to solve a series of murders.
- #15 Alicia Griffith – Lakeside Murder
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: AgrostemmaPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder
Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Adventure 34.3%, Point & Click 22.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual detective game that focuses on finding clues and solving the mystery behind a local crime.
- #16 Syberia
85% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 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: Adventure 43.8%, Point & Click 39.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure featuring a strong female lead on a journey that requires careful observation and puzzle-solving.
- #17 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,427 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 35.6%, Point & Click 29.3%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Adventure 16.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic point-and-click mystery, featuring a strong female lead investigating a personal and town-wide conspiracy.
- #18 Murder Mystery Machine
86% matchMixed54% of 173 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 40.4%, Adventure 26%, Point & Click 24.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building cases, perfect for fans of the FBI investigation theme.
- #19 Mata Hari
86% matchMixed58% of 144 reviews2009
Dev: 4Head StudiosPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
TRUST NO ONE BUT YOURSELF as you adventure into the dark world of espionage amidst the volatile atmosphere of impending war. As a double agent, you must find clever ways to pit enemy factions against each other while eluding pursuers in each of your increasingly dangerous missions.
Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Adventure 38.4%, Female Protagonist 20.6%
Why You'll Like It: A historical adventure game featuring a female lead and puzzle-based gameplay set against the backdrop of World War we.
- #20 Yesterday Origins
84% matchVery Positive83% of 720 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
Why similar: Adventure 59.2%, Point & Click 40.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that spans different time periods and features a complex, layered narrative.
- #21 The Hand of Glory
82% matchVery Positive95% of 207 reviews2020
Dev: Madit Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.6%, Adventure 39.4%, Female Protagonist 21%
Why You'll Like It: A modern detective adventure that pays homage to classic point-and-click titles with a focus on atmosphere and mystery.
- #22 Emerald City Confidential™
83% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2009
Dev: Wadjet Eye GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before!
Why similar: Adventure 38.9%, Point & Click 32%, Detective 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-style detective game featuring a female private investigator in a unique fantasy setting.
- #23 Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime
80% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Made in Mavis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Point & Click 24.9%, Adventure 20.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective game that blends visual novel elements with investigation to uncover the truth behind a crime.
- #24 Detective Jackie - Mystic Case
81% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Why similar: Adventure 78.3%, Female Protagonist 21.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines detective work with time-management elements, focusing on a female lead solving criminal cases.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
81% matchVery Positive90% of 339 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 46.7%, Point & Click 31.6%, Female Protagonist 21.7%
Why You'll Like It: Part of a long-running series that focuses heavily on investigation, puzzle-solving, and uncovering secrets as a female protagonist.
- #26 Face Noir
82% matchMixed65% of 338 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: Point & Click 41.6%, Adventure 33.3%, Detective 25.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled detective story that captures the classic noir aesthetic and investigative gameplay of the genre.
- #27 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
74% matchVery Positive98% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 30%, Detective 27.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #28 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,243 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Detective 37.2%, Point & Click 28.7%, Adventure 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.4%
- #29 Art of Murder - Hunt for the Puppeteer
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer?
Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Point & Click 26.6%, Detective 23.3%
- #30 Undercover Missions: Operation Kursk K-141
79% matchMixed45% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: The Game Species
Windows
After your partner goes missing you must find the culprit before Kursk K-141 and the truth fall to the bottom of the ocean!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure featuring a female protagonist in a high-stakes investigative scenario.
- #31 The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses
79% matchMixed60% of 131 reviews2014
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
A point-and-click adventure game using 360° views, similar to Jules Verne’s Return to Mysterious Island and Dracula: The Path of the Dragon. You play the role of a young magician and help her investigate the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Can you solve the Fate of Ramses?
Why similar: Adventure 45.9%, Point & Click 41.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click adventure that focuses on historical mystery and puzzle-solving.
- #32 Art of Murder - Cards of Destiny
78% matchMixed66% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A vicious serial killer leaves a trail of blood across America. He butchers his victims and leaves a card at the crime scene as his signature trademark. But he wants more! He triggers a psychotic face-off with the Federal Agent Nicole Bonnet, whose area of expertise is serial killers.
Why similar: Adventure 39.3%, Detective 30.8%, Point & Click 19.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #33 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 660 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 41.1%, Adventure 29.6%, Point & Click 29.3%
- #34 Chronicles of Mystery - The Tree of Life
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Find the legendary Tree of Life, which grants immortality to whoever tastes it’s fruits. Your search will lead you across the channels of Venice, through the dark alleys of Cairo and further into the unknown. Chased by ruthless assassins, you will have to solve ancient riddles and face a power that eludes the rules of logic.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #35 Art of Murder - The Secret Files
77% matchVery Negative14% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
While working in Mexico and aiding in the fight against the Mexican drug cartels, DEA Specialist Professor J. Brenner was kidnapped by the cartel after an undercover Special Agent was murdered. Help Nicole Bonnet to uncover the clues and solve the case behind the terrible murder and kidnapping.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #36 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,056 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Point & Click 28.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Female Protagonist 17.4%
- #37 Connected Clue
69% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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 37.9%, Point & Click 26.7%, Adventure 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%
- #38 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
72% matchVery Positive87% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 33.7%, Point & Click 31.7%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Detective 13%
- #39 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
75% matchMixed54% of 56 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Point & Click 34.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%
- #40 Return to Mysterious Island
73% matchVery Positive84% of 464 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Adventure 47.1%, Point & Click 39.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%
- #41 Noir Chronicles: City of Crime
73% matchMixed60% of 234 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: Detective 39.6%, Adventure 30.2%, Point & Click 30.1%
- #42 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
76% matchMostly Negative28% of 533 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...
Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Detective 33.2%, Point & Click 25.2%
- #43 Memento Mori 2
73% matchMixed68% of 139 reviews2014
Dev: Centauri ProductionPub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.
Why similar: Adventure 53.3%, Point & Click 28.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%
- #44 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 330 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Adventure 56.6%, Point & Click 27.1%, Female Protagonist 16.4%
- #45 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
75% matchMostly Negative39% of 608 reviews
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.
Why similar: Adventure 61.2%, Point & Click 22%, Detective 16.7%
- #46 Detective Ridelle
67% matchVery Positive99% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 69.6%, Female Protagonist 30.4%
- #47 Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take on a role of a famous scientist drawn into a dangerous game, where the goal is to save the mankind and uncover family secret. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure in the world of experiments, mysteries and espionage!
Why similar: Detective 46.5%, Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 13.7%
- #48 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
71% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Point & Click 29%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Adventure 19.8%
- #49 The Operator
63% matchVery Positive92% of 8,280 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 58.2%, Point & Click 29%, Adventure 12.8%
- #50 MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate
70% matchVery Positive82% of 125 reviews2017
Dev: Michael LongPub: Foolish Mortals Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #51 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
71% matchMixed59% of 789 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.
Why similar: Adventure 42.5%, Detective 31%, Point & Click 26.5%
- #52 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 336 reviews2015
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses.
Why similar: Adventure 50.3%, Point & Click 33%, Female Protagonist 16.6%
- #53 SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders
69% matchVery Positive81% of 321 reviews2010
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Your husband Richard lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms of Old Japan, and the police are of no help. Step into history and uncover the truth when no one else will. Find devilishly hidden clues, explore exotic locales, and bring the killer to justice!
Why similar: Adventure 57.9%, Female Protagonist 42.1%
- #54 Murder by Numbers
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,662 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 52%, Female Protagonist 28.2%, Adventure 19.8%
- #55 Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
69% matchVery Positive85% of 226 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
The sequel to the award winning adventure hit Secret Files Tunguska. Famine in Africa, floods in Southeast Asia, economic crisis in Europe, and civil wars in South America, the world is on the brink of disaster.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Adventure 42.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
- #56 Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze
68% matchVery Positive81% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac
Episode 1 and 2 of the award winning murder mystery, visual novel adventure in which you become the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, the glamorous and stylish detective!
Why similar: Adventure 46%, Detective 36.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%
- #57 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 505 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Point & Click 29.7%, Detective 21.6%, Female Protagonist 17.1%
- #58 Zarathustra - Cybergeddon
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Tim Rachor
Windows
Take on the role of Agent Amy Tanner and solve a case in a cyberpunk future, where technology and religion have become one - A classic pixel art point&click adventure.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Point & Click 29.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Female Protagonist 16.7%
- #59 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
67% matchMixed55% of 1,126 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 34.6%, Adventure 30.2%, Point & Click 22.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%
