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  1. #1 L'Agence - The Hearts of Paris
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 1888 Studio
    Windows

    Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!

    Why similar: Investigation 15%, Detective 13.3%, Historical 13.2%, Point & Click 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

  2. #2 Death Trick: Double Blind
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 269 reviews2024
    Dev: Misty Mountain StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.

    Why similar: Detective 13.1%, Investigation 12%, Historical 11.4%, Point & Click 10.7%, Conversation 9.9%

  3. #3 The Island of Crossed Destinies
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paper Tigers
    Windows

    A Pentiment-like set in 19th-century Malaysia, featuring pirates, East Indiamen, headhunters, a locked-room murder mystery, a blade of meteoric ore, a tarot deck, a mountain of light, and a tiger. It’s time to put your thinking cap on; as for those voices in your head – probably best to ignore them.

    Why similar: Investigation 15.6%, Historical 13.4%, Conversation 11.3%, Detective 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

  4. #4 Pentiment
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,036 reviews2022
    Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

    Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Historical 14.5%, Detective 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%

  5. #5 Big Ear Detective
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fabula Improviso
    Windows · Mac

    Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 17.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 8%, Funny 6.8%

  6. #6 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Star Fort Games
    Windows

    Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

    Why similar: Investigation 21%, Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

  7. #7 Grayton the Detective
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Incidental Minds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grayton the Detective is a narrative adventure game about a homeless man who once lived in wealth and comfort, now showers with a kettle, and solves petty mysteries on the streets of Cleveland. However, with the disappearance of mysterious Golden Spoon, everything may change.

    Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Choices Matter 8%

  8. #8 Wrongly Accused
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
    Windows

    Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.

    Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Historical 9.2%, Puzzle 8%

  9. #9 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    91% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Escape Pod
    Windows

    Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.

    Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Investigation 14.5%, Detective 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Conversation 8.8%

  10. #10 Reports from Vera Cruz
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Monkey Suits
    Windows

    Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!

    Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 17.9%, Point & Click 10.7%, Conversation 9.2%, Mystery 8.5%

  11. #11 Chronique des Silencieux
    90% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2024
    Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.

    Why similar: Investigation 15.2%, Detective 14.3%, Historical 11%, Point & Click 10.9%, Conversation 9.2%

  12. #12 Elroy and the Aliens
    89% matchVery Positive97% of 429 reviews2025
    Dev: Motiviti
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Investigation 16.8%, Detective 15.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

  13. #13 Hawkins & Sons Detective Agency
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Vera Florentine
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A detective visual novel set in Victorian London. Play as a veteran detective and his young daughter, investigate scenes through point-and-click gameplay, question suspects, and make tough choices that shape the story.

    Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Historical 18.6%, Point & Click 18.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Investigation 9.9%

  14. #14 The Posthumous Investigation
    88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Mother Gaia StudioPub: CriticalLeap
    Windows · Mac

    Brás Cubas is dead, and he wants you to find out why. Explore a noir-drenched 1937 Rio de Janeiro in this time-loop murder mystery. Relive the same day, manipulate characters, and uncover secrets in a game where death is the client and time is your only weapon.

    Why similar: Investigation 14.7%, Detective 14.6%, Historical 10.7%, Conversation 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.9%

  15. #15 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Michelley Studio
    Windows

    The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

    Why similar: Investigation 22.7%, Detective 14.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Point & Click 6.7%

  16. #16 Voodoo Detective
    86% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
    Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Investigation 16%, Detective 15.9%, Point & Click 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Conversation 9.8%

  17. #17 A Lost Man
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Arkos
    Windows

    1916. Somewhere deep in the night. War. Death. Play as a lost man, stuck between two front lines. Traverse a desolate countryside, facing unusual encounters, bursts of violence, and mystical surges. A fully hand-drawn Point & Click adventure game.

    Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Point & Click 13%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Detective 9.9%, Conversation 8.6%

  18. #18 Grégoire Lefèbvre Investigations : The Vow of Hate
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TcherryPub: Viridis Cosmos Games
    Windows

    1799. Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre in this historical murder mystery based on the novel by Catherine Lheureux. A classic Point & Click adventure featuring an all-star French voice cast (Martial Le Minoux, Patrick Borg…) with english subtitles.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 15.2%, Detective 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Historical 11.4%

  19. #19 Expelled!
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 221 reviews2025
    Dev: inkle Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

    Why similar: Investigation 19%, Conversation 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Detective 11.2%, Historical 9.6%

  20. #20 Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The classic award winning adventure returns in glorious 4K with fully remastered audio. Step into the shoes of intrepid tourist George Stobbart and sharp-witted journalist Nico Collard as they unravel a deadly Mayan conspiracy steeped in ancient artifacts and dark magic.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Detective 12.7%, Historical 11.9%, Point & Click 9.7%, Conversation 9.6%

  21. #21 Emerald Valley
    83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JIMIJMI19Pub: JIMIJIMI19
    Windows

    This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.

    Why similar: Detective 19%, Point & Click 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.7%

  22. #22 Follow the meaning
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 980 reviews2024
    Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 18.2%, Detective 15.8%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 9.7%

  23. #23 POUMOSA
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Henders Software
    Windows

    POUMOSA is an indie Point And Click adventure game. Discover the people of an unknown island. Study their language, their history, their culture or make your trip profitable... It's up to you!

    Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Historical 12.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Conversation 9.9%

  24. #24 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Investigation 17.8%, Detective 17.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Historical 14.4%, Conversation 7.6%

  25. #25 Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony
    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 378 reviews2022
    Dev: Madcraft StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

    Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Detective 13.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Historical 12.1%, Mystery 9.2%

  26. #26 The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 447 reviews2025
    Dev: The Wonder Room
    Windows · Linux

    Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!

    Why similar: Investigation 18.3%, Detective 18.3%, Historical 15.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

  27. #27 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Distant Dimensions
    Windows

    Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Conversation 11.3%, Mystery 11%

  28. #28 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 18.6%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9%

  29. #29 The Honeypot Murders
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Supernormal Games
    Windows

    Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.

    Why similar: Investigation 17.7%, Detective 16.7%, Point & Click 10.2%, Conversation 9.8%, Mystery 9.4%

  30. #30 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Investigation 15.8%, Detective 14.6%, Point & Click 11.9%, Historical 11.6%, Conversation 11.4%

  31. #31 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 435 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 21.8%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 15.1%, Puzzle 7.2%

  32. #32 Tangle Tower
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 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 22.2%, Point & Click 16%, Conversation 10.6%, Investigation 8.6%, Mystery 7.7%

  33. #33 The Detective's Apprentice
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

    Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 25%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 7.8%

  34. #34 Who Summoned It?
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crooked Foot
    Windows

    Unravel the Knotgud disaster in this point and click deduction mystery. Explore the kingdom of Knotgud, interrogate townsfolk, and investigate with magical tools. Use your discoveries to piece the events together word by word in your scroll of truth to find out, Who Summoned It?

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Detective 16.2%, Hand-drawn 15%, Investigation 14%, Conversation 8.5%

  35. #35 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: MDNA Games
    Windows

    Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

    Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Investigation 22.2%, Point & Click 21%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 7.8%

  36. #36 Mysteries of Old Tokyo
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bolerosoft
    Windows · Linux

    Save the Imperial Capital from supernatural invasion in a 90s-style adventure that uses real deduction and research skills. Explore Tokyo, snap photos and analyse evidence for 40+ landmarks, from prehistory to the present. Confront a cast of wandering spirits to separate truth from fiction.

    Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Historical 15.9%, Point & Click 15.8%, Investigation 12.9%, Puzzle 8%

  37. #37 Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery detective game with RPG elements. Cursed by demonic forces, a mysterious island is trapped in a time loop. Leah Glessner, Private Investigator of the Supernatural, uses her unique gift of photographic memory to confront evil. Skill your character. Investigate. Solve the case.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Detective 19.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Point & Click 10.1%, Mystery 9.7%

  38. #38 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

    Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 8%

  39. #39 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Conversation 10.4%, Point & Click 10.1%

  40. #40 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
    73% matchMixed59% of 271 reviews2023
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 20%, Conversation 14.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10.3%

  41. #41 The Last Reunion
    72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: 제이게임즈
    Windows

    A mystery game where you investigate a murder by searching the crime scene and interrogating AI-powered NPCs with unique personas.

    Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Investigation 16.8%, Conversation 13.7%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%

  42. #42 Embers Of Spiritflame
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Hytte
    Windows

    Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

    Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 13.3%, Conversation 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  43. #43 KILLA
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Black Tangerine
    Windows

    KILLA is a 3D adventure mystery with multiple endings. Valhalla, our protagonist, seeks the killer of her mentor, a mentor she treasures like family, venturing to an unknown island. Discover the culprit on this enigmatic island and embark on a journey of revenge.

    Why similar: Investigation 17.2%, Detective 14.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Conversation 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%

  44. #44 Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Spore and Sorcery
    Windows · Mac

    Play as a memorialist and investigate a dystopian city in this 3D adventure game. Collect memories, unlock visions, hack encrypted data, and expose the truth in the face of a regime that manipulates memory.

    Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Point & Click 19.6%, Detective 10.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Exploration 6.1%

  45. #45 Harold Rabbit - Finder of Lost Things
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Fasold Publishing
    Windows

    Harold Rabbit : Finder of Lost Things is a fully hand-drawn point & click game for all ages. Join Harold and his sidekick Maud on a quest to recover Harold's stolen trumpet!

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Puzzle 9.5%

  46. #46 SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure
    69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixlab LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Join Leo Parker in 1917 China to unravel a mystery tied to a lost Ming empress. Part puzzle, part adventure, part graphic novel, Silk features hand-drawn art, rich storytelling, 50+ puzzles, and an intuitive hint system.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 17%, Point & Click 13.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Detective 9.1%, Historical 9%

  47. #47 A Game of Masks
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zayan's Workshop
    Windows

    A 2D point and click adventure where you get to interact with everyone from the street food vendor to the mob boss (and everyone in between) to carry out your assignment for your pompous but powerful politician.

    Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 18.1%, Conversation 13.2%, Investigation 13%, Puzzle 9.9%

  48. #48 Crime O'Clock
    70% matchMixed69% of 493 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Investigation 18.5%, Detective 16.3%, Point & Click 12%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Mystery 8.1%

  49. #49 Puzzle Spy International
    68% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
    Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 18.3%, Conversation 13.8%, Mystery 10%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

  50. #50 Hiddenverse: Ominous Opus
    71% matchNegative17% of 23 reviews2020
    Dev: Shaman Games StudioPub: HH-Games
    Windows

    Hiddenverse: Ominous Opus is hidden object, match-3 storytelling adventure game about Avenlee - a young aspiring writer, who finds her friend buried in the sewers. The tragic accident is quickly revealed to be a cover-up for a murder, and it’s up to you to solve the mystery.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 14.4%, Detective 13.9%, Narration 9%, Conversation 8.5%

  51. #51 My Own Murder
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Unseen InteractivePub: Abiding Bridge
    Windows

    After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?

    Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Conversation 16%, Narration 13.5%, Mystery 8.7%

  52. #52 Detective Grimoire
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 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 18.6%, Point & Click 15.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Conversation 13.7%, Funny 8.4%

  53. #53 L'affaire est dans le sac
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
    Windows

    In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.

    Why similar: Investigation 30.4%, Detective 24.6%, Point & Click 17.8%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Mystery 5.7%

  54. #54 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
    69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Iskonsko Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Explore mid 20th century Europe as an ex-OSS operative using quick wits, problem solving abilities and gritty charm to duck and weave his way between cultists, crazy Frenchmen and dangerous killers! Based on point & click classics, Trouble Hunter Chronicles revitalizes the genre for the modern era.

    Why similar: Investigation 16%, Point & Click 15.2%, Detective 15.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Historical 11.4%

  55. #55 The Last Wizard - A Goblin Detective Mystery
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The Red Tower
    Windows

    Investigate a murder as the first goblin detective in a comedic fantasy world without magic...where a wizard is the prime suspect!

    Why similar: Investigation 28.4%, Detective 20.2%, Point & Click 10.8%, Conversation 8.9%, Exploration 7.8%

  56. #56 The Roottrees are Dead
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

    Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 10.2%

  57. #57 Murder Mystery Mayhem AI
    66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: AI Media Design
    Windows

    Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.4%, Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Historical 12.5%, Conversation 11.8%

  58. #58 Less Miserables
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: College Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A point-and-click parody of Les Misérables, with classic adventure puzzles, hand drawn art and an amazing voice cast.

    Why similar: Historical 24%, Point & Click 23.3%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 9.1%

  59. #59 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

    A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 12%, Conversation 11.6%

  60. #60 Death off the Cuff
    68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
    Windows

    No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.

    Why similar: Investigation 17.6%, Detective 16.8%, Conversation 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 7.3%

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