- #1 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,826 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: Conspiracy 15.7% ★, Investigation 12.1%, Detective 11%, Historical 9.5%, Point & Click 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct modern continuation of the series, maintaining the iconic chemistry between George and Nico while refining the classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #2 The Case of the Golden Idol
95% 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: Conspiracy 18.7% ★, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Narrative 13.2% ★, Mystery 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a brilliant, deduction-heavy investigation experience that rewards the same observational skills required to solve Broken Sword's puzzles.
- #3 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
96% 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 40.3%, Mystery 23.6%, Detective 19%, Adventure 8.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential classic adventure game that shares the deep historical mystery and investigative focus found in the Broken Sword series.
- #4 The Rise of the Golden Idol
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,120 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.5% ★, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Narrative 12.4% ★, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Building on its predecessor, this game provides an intricate, conspiracy-laden mystery that challenges players to piece together complex narratives.
- #5 The Raven Remastered
94% matchVery Positive81% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Detective 37.8%, Point & Click 29.4%, Mystery 18.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic detective adventure feel perfectly, featuring a compelling mystery set across Europe that mirrors the tone of the Broken Sword series.
- #6 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
93% 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 40.5%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 8.4%, Historical 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-quality detective experience where gathering clues and making logical deductions are the core of the gameplay loop.
- #7 Tangle Tower
92% 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 25.6%, Point & Click 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a beautiful hand-drawn art style and a quirky cast of characters, this detective mystery perfectly matches the investigative charm of the Broken Sword series.
- #8 Syberia: The World Before
91% 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 18.2%, Cinematic 14.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Historical 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern narrative-driven adventure that excels in world-building and puzzle-solving, offering a polished experience for fans of the genre.
- #9 Pentiment
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,748 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.5 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: Historical 13.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Narrative 13.2% ★, Conspiracy 12.9% ★, Detective 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This historical mystery features a unique hand-drawn art style and a heavy focus on conversation and investigation, mirroring the narrative depth of Broken Sword.
- #10 Return to Monkey Island
89% matchVery Positive91% of 9,085 reviews2022
Dev: Terrible ToyboxPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Funny 11.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Family Friendly 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, it is a pinnacle of the point-and-click genre that shares the same high-quality production values and puzzle-solving satisfaction.
- #11 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
90% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Detective 17%, Point & Click 16%, Conspiracy 13.2% ★, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that draws heavy inspiration from the Broken Sword series, featuring a globe-trotting mystery and historical conspiracies.
- #12 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
88% 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 20.3%, Investigation 17.1%, Narrative 15.6% ★, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective story that balances character-driven narrative with classic point-and-click investigation mechanics.
- #13 Unforeseen Incidents
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,070 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Conspiracy 21.1% ★, Point & Click 14.6%, Detective 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a grounded, mystery-filled adventure with a distinct art style and a focus on uncovering a larger, dangerous conspiracy.
- #14 Grim Fandango Remastered
87% matchVery Positive91% of 8,899 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.2%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Funny 10.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary adventure game that combines a unique, stylized world with a deep, character-driven mystery and classic puzzle mechanics.
- #15 Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)
86% matchVery Positive89% of 587 reviews2020
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.
Why similar: Conspiracy 28.1% ★, Point & Click 24.4%, Funny 11.5%, Cartoony 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the same DNA as Broken Sword, focusing on a conspiracy-driven plot and clever puzzle design.
- #16 Beyond a Steel Sky
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,649 reviews2020
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.9%, Mystery 25.7%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: The modern sequel to the classic adventure, blending 3D exploration with the same narrative-heavy investigation and conspiracy themes.
- #17 Voodoo Detective
85% matchVery Positive95% of 376 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: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 15%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Point & Click 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: With its beautiful hand-drawn art and focus on detective work, this game captures the lighthearted yet mysterious tone of classic adventure titles.
- #18 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,701 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Why similar: Point & Click 48.9%, Cartoony 16.8%, Funny 11.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that showcases the humor and clever puzzle design that defined the golden age of the point-and-click genre.
- #19 The Blackwell Legacy
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,642 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 43.8%, Detective 20.8%, Mystery 18.8%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic detective-themed adventure series that focuses on dialogue and investigation within a supernatural mystery framework.
- #20 Loco Motive
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,237 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Narrative 22% ★, Detective 14.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 10.2%, Cinematic 10%
Why You'll Like It: A charming mystery adventure that focuses on investigation and conversation, providing a fun and accessible experience for fans of detective stories.
- #21 Thimbleweed Park™
83% matchVery Positive93% of 4,211 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.3%, Detective 14.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Mystery 8.9%, Funny 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features a multi-character mystery and the traditional puzzle-solving structure.
- #22 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
82% 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: Detective 21.9%, Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the detective and conversation mechanics, making it a great choice for those who enjoy the investigative side of Broken Sword.
- #23 Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 648 reviews2022
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Armed with your investigative skills and the tools of the Blade Runner trade, you'll be immersed in a world that lives and breathes around you with breakthrough lighting and visual effects. Your ability to survive will be put to the test in the richest game environment ever created.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Cinematic 21.6%, Point & Click 18.7%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that excels in atmosphere and investigation, tasking players with navigating a complex conspiracy in a noir setting.
- #24 Yesterday Origins
81% matchVery Positive83% of 728 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: Point & Click 49.3%, Mystery 27.2%, Adventure 19%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich adventure that explores a complex, centuries-spanning mystery, echoing the historical intrigue found in the Broken Sword series.
- #25 Still Life
80% 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 35.5%, Detective 27.4%, Mystery 18.8%, Investigation 7.7%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that tasks players with solving a series of murders across different time periods, emphasizing investigation and puzzle-solving.
- #26 Gray Matter
79% 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 52.8%, Mystery 19.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 7.4%, Casual 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused mystery game that blends puzzle-solving with a compelling story, offering a similar investigative feel to the Broken Sword series.
- #27 Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,600 reviews2009
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.1%, Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Detective 14.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Funny 8.2%
- #28 Runaway, A Road Adventure
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 791 reviews2007
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Mystery 15.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Funny 6.8%, Story Rich 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a cinematic narrative and a series of challenging puzzles, perfect for fans of the genre's traditional style.
- #29 Detective Grimoire
77% 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 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8%
- #30 Syberia - Remastered
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 851 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Point & Click 22.9%, Investigation 17%, Cinematic 11.8%, Exploration 9.1%
- #31 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,218 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
Why similar: Point & Click 61%, Funny 15%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #32 Foolish Mortals
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 713 reviews2025
Dev: Inklingwood Studios
Windows · Mac
Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find it, you might need to die too. A cozy, story-driven, point & click adventure game of the merry & macabre.
Why similar: Narrative 30.4% ★, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.7%
- #33 The Curse of Monkey Island
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,056 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
Why similar: Point & Click 66.5%, Cartoony 13.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Funny 5.3%, 2D 3.6%
- #34 Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,001 reviews2010
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Funny 8.6%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #35 Full Throttle Remastered
74% matchVery Positive92% of 3,238 reviews2017
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.2%, Funny 17.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #36 Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
78% matchMixed56% of 894 reviews2009
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
An ancient conspiracy. A broken code. An unsolved murder. Welcome to Broken Sword – The Sleeping Dragon, the multi BAFTA-nominated adventure. Once more George and Nico must travel the world, wrestling danger, and piecing together the clues that will unravel the secrets of the Sleeping Dragon.
Why similar: Conspiracy 30.1% ★, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Cinematic 10.6%, Funny 6.6%
- #37 Sam & Max Save the World
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,078 reviews2020
Dev: Skunkape Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Detective 21.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Funny 12%, Cartoony 11%
- #38 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
74% 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: Narrative 20.4% ★, Detective 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Historical 13.4%, Investigation 12.6%
- #39 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
71% matchVery Positive87% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: Smallthing StudiosPub: ININ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!
Why similar: Narrative 30.5% ★, Point & Click 17.6%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Family Friendly 10%, Funny 8.8%
- #40 Nine Noir Lives
73% matchVery Positive89% of 160 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 16.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Cartoony 9.3%, Funny 8.2%
- #41 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
72% 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 36.3%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 18.5%, Story Rich 9.1%, Exploration 7.3%
- #42 Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)
77% matchMixed42% of 532 reviews2014
Dev: Sumo Digital LtdPub: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
When a mysterious and beautiful woman rushes into George Stobbart’s office, pleading for help, he cannot know that he will be inextricably drawn into terrifying conspiracy, and a desperate search for a nefarious artifact of great and terrible power. For George, it looks like the world needs saving. Again.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Mystery 18%, Cinematic 12.2%, Detective 11.2%
- #43 The Hand of Glory
72% matchVery Positive95% of 211 reviews2020
Dev: Madit Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 36.1%, Mystery 26.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Funny 6%
- #44 Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition
71% matchVery Positive91% of 944 reviews2019
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!
Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Adventure 43.6%
- #45 Death of the Reprobate
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 713 reviews2024
Dev: Joe RichardsonPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore a world built from the luscious landscapes, turbulent townscapes and preposterous portraits of real Renaissance paintings. Death of the Reprobate is a Rabelaisian adventure game from the creator of Four Last Things and The Procession to Calvary.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Hand-drawn 21.4%, Historical 17.2%, Story Rich 11%, Exploration 8.2%
- #46 Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest
69% matchVery Positive89% of 808 reviews2024
Dev: [2.21]
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Step into Twinsun's fantastical world in this action-adventure remake! Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest brings brand new visuals, new music by the original composer, and smoother gameplay to the iconic classic released back in 1994.
Why similar: Funny 35.6%, Exploration 25.9%, Story Rich 22.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Singleplayer 6%
- #47 Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town
71% matchVery Positive88% of 578 reviews2020
Dev: imaginarylab
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Investigation 22.7%, Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 14%, Cartoony 13.6%, Funny 10.6%
- #48 The Silver Crow
67% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Dreamagination
Windows · Mac
Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.4% ★, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 8.5%
- #49 A Case of the Crabs: Rehash
70% matchVery Positive94% of 88 reviews2020
Dev: Pinhead Games
Windows
A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!
Why similar: Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 18.9%, Cinematic 15.7%, Detective 15.1%, Mystery 7.4%
- #50 Puzzle Agent 2
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,158 reviews2011
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Point & Click 16.3%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Hand-drawn 12%, Mystery 9.5%
- #51 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
65% 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: Conspiracy 23.2% ★, Detective 20%, Investigation 19.4%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 11.6%
- #52 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,552 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.
Why similar: Point & Click 71.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 5.3%, Funny 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #53 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,008 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 17.3%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 13.5%, Funny 7%
- #54 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
69% matchVery Positive85% of 96 reviews2021
Dev: Old World Studios™
Windows · Mac
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening is an epic Egyptian adventure into the Giza Sphinx & Great Pyramid—the last of the seven ancient wonders. Explore secret chambers, discover hidden tombs, unearth sacred relics, & unravel an ancient Riddle, entombed for centuries by the ancient Egyptians!
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Investigation 21.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Historical 15%, Mystery 8.9%
- #55 The House of Da Vinci
68% matchVery Positive86% of 7,290 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Mystery 20.6%, Historical 14.6%, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 10%
- #56 The Darkside Detective
67% matchVery Positive94% of 5,226 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Point & Click 21%, Mystery 14.6%, Funny 9.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #57 Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: Skunkape Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Detective 20.2%, Cartoony 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Funny 10.1%
- #58 Crushed In Time
63% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,236 reviews2026
Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
Windows
Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!
Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Detective 20.9%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 14.7%, Funny 9.9%
- #59 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
69% matchVery Positive89% of 456 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...
Why similar: Point & Click 72.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%