- #1 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 701 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: Conspiracy 28.4% ★, Noir 18.9%, Detective 16.7%, Point & Click 11.7%, Hidden Object 8.9%
- #2 Aegis Protocol
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Reliq
Windows · Linux
Unravel a conspiracy starting with a single murder in a modern point-and-click adventure, playing as a meme-able duo with questionable methods.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.5% ★, Noir 22.1%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Detective 13.2%, Point & Click 12.9%
- #3 Death Insurance
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OttoWorld
Windows
You're a desk-jockey processing life-insurance claims. Collect and investigate 3D objects to piece together the cause of death. Case by case, the true nature of Bliss unfolds in this story-rich supernatural mystery.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Conspiracy 17.8% ★, Noir 17.7%, Hidden Object 12.4%, Lore-Rich 9.7%
- #4 MurderAt
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Agata
Windows
London, 1889. Step into the shoes of a young detective in this hand-drawn, point-and-click mystery. Explore the dark halls of Seraphim House, illuminate the shadows, and interrogate suspects to solve a complex locked-room murder. Will you accuse the right person?
Why similar: Noir 24%, Point & Click 16.3%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Detective 14%, Hand-drawn 13.7%
- #5 Detective Agency Gray Tie - Collector's Edition
94% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Hidden Object 24.9%, Conspiracy 19% ★, Point & Click 11%, Noir 10.7%
- #6 The Purple Peacock
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Casus AenigmaPub: Twins Creative Studio
Windows
The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players guide Virgil Russ, in a mysterious quest to find a rare and elusive stamp, the “Purple Peacock”.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.8% ★, Point & Click 22%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Detective 14.1%, Stylized 8%
- #7 Murder On Space Station 52
93% matchPositive98% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Made From StringsPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance.
Why similar: Noir 27%, Detective 18.7%, Point & Click 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Space 9.9%
- #8 Face Noir
92% matchMixed65% of 339 reviews2013
Dev: Mad OrangePub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.
Why similar: Noir 46%, Point & Click 28.3%, Detective 17.3%, Adventure 8.5%
- #9 Drawn Down
91% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Hazy
Windows · Mac
A police artist is plunged into a life shattering conspiracy when his missing brother returns.
Why similar: Noir 23.4%, Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Detective 15.2%, Artificial Intelligence 13.7%, Point & Click 12.3%
- #10 Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empty ExhibitPub: Playstack
Windows
A Geoguessr-inspired narrative detective puzzle game set on an alien planet. As the Cartographer, you must gather and examine clues to locate missing archaeologist Abigail Lidari and uncover the fate of an ancient alien civilization.
Why similar: Conspiracy 27.7% ★, Detective 19.3%, Science 11.8%, Historical 10.5%, Aliens 8.6%
- #11 Curvid Nurntine and the Black Vaccine
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JigglyPig Games
Windows · Linux
Curvid Nurntine and the Black Vaccine is a gritty cyber-noir point and click adventure. A degenerate private investigator, a missing girl and a suspiciously mandatory vaccine all coalesce in this unfathomably horrific conspiracy.
Why similar: Conspiracy 30% ★, Noir 24.9%, Point & Click 18.5%, Detective 15.5%, Adventure 7.6%
- #12 Truth Beneath the Shadows
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eros Game Studio 79
Windows
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Conspiracy 27.1% ★, Noir 26.7%, Detective 17.5%, Hidden Object 16.6%, Point & Click 7.7%
- #13 26 Moves: The Queen's Plot
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Danari Games
Windows
A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.
Why similar: Noir 31.8%, Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 17.6%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Conspiracy 8.9% ★
- #14 Crowded Mysteries
87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Brave GiantPub: Silesia Games
Windows
There's a lot of trouble and intrigue in Mystery City... And where there's trouble and intrigue, there has to be a detective capable of tracking down the most elusive of wrongdoers. That's you! You're the detective, I mean. Go and solve some crimes, point-and-click analogue puzzle style!
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Hidden Object 22.5%, Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 13.2%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #15 Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 176 reviews2011
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.3% ★, Aliens 16.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Hand-drawn 13%, Detective 12.7%
- #16 Crowded Mysteries 2: Winter Romance
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: BRAVEGIANT LTD
Windows
Unleash your inner detective in Crowded Mysteries 2 Winter Romance, an icy sequel where winter's chill adds a thrilling twist to crime-solving. Have fun as you unravel mysteries, collect clues, and find out what love and broken hearts can make people do, in the snow-covered Mystery City!
Why similar: Noir 26.3%, Hidden Object 22.4%, Point & Click 22.2%, Detective 12.5%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #17 Twin Mind: Nobody's Here Collector's Edition
86% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Science has never been more dangerous! Death is in the air... Sounds pretty ominous, doesn't it? Help the twin detectives solve a new case!
Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Detective 16.8%, Hidden Object 16.2%, Science 16.2%, Point & Click 13.4%
- #18 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Noir 32.4%, Hidden Object 20.3%, Detective 19.6%, Point & Click 16.9%, Adventure 4.4%
- #19 Nirvana Noir
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feral Cat DenPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
A noir adventure beyond time and space. The city of cosmic beings is under threat in two parallel realities - one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other exploding in color and sin. It’s up to you to solve the mysteries of the Bigger Bang in this follow up to the award-winning Genesis Noir.
Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Conspiracy 23.7% ★, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Space 7.9%
- #20 毛蟹穴
84% matchMixed63% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: 紀曲峰Pub: 僑光科技大學多媒體與遊戲設計系
Windows
毛蟹穴是僑光科技大學2021年畢業生的畢業專題,遊戲是改編自清朝嘉慶年間臺中沙鹿地區活人陪葬真實事件,結合臺灣傳統技藝皮影戲作為美術風格,遊戲為2D橫向捲軸解謎遊戲,中間加入煎藥及抓雞的小遊戲。遊戲共分為五個章節,作為學生專題,我們把第一章的故事完整開發完成,遊戲時間約為40分鐘。
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Noir 16.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Historical 11.8%
- #21 Impirical Evidence
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Match Head Studio
Windows
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Noir 25.4%, Point & Click 18.1%, Detective 17.2%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Supernatural 7%
- #22 Emerald City Confidential™
83% matchVery Positive95% of 149 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: Noir 39.4%, Point & Click 30.4%, Detective 16.2%, Adventure 13.9%
- #23 Find the stalker
81% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: NoSkillLodge
Windows
Find the Stalker - a psychological thriller, that is set in a rural village. As our heroine, deal with your dark past, before it deals with YOU.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.7% ★, Idler 19.6%, Hidden Object 16%, Point & Click 14.7%, Hand-drawn 11.9%
- #24 Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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: Hidden Object 21.1%, Detective 20.6%, Science 18.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Hand-drawn 12.9%
- #25 GET OUT!
81% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2021
Dev: Milpitians
Windows
A 2D noir, point and click game where you uncover clues and solve puzzles in a world of espionage and international intrigue.
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Point & Click 16.2%, Historical 15.4%, Hidden Object 13%, Hand-drawn 12.1%
- #26 Lost Key - The Path of Illumination
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Croqueta Asesina StudiosPub: Erbe Software
Windows · Mac
An ancient order that protects a secret, kept hidden for centuries. An unexpected crime that causes you to be accused of the murder of a friend. Solve the mysteries and puzzles of a story full of esotericism to prove the truth about your innocence and hold the real murderer responsible.
Why similar: Conspiracy 26.7% ★, Hidden Object 19%, Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 17.2%, Historical 9.7%
- #27 Omertà: Mafia Novel
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Noir visual novel set in 1950s New York. Infiltrate a prison, build a smuggling network, and shape fates through tough choices across branching paths.
Why similar: Noir 30.6%, Conspiracy 23.3% ★, Detective 17.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Stylized 9%
- #28 Thelma Fantastic
78% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Pumpkins Studios
Windows
A hidden object mystery game. Help Thelma Fantastic find missing objects, discover important clues, and solve mysteries. All generated with randomization for endless fun.
Why similar: Noir 27.8%, Hidden Object 22.4%, Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 17.4%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
- #29 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
79% 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: Conspiracy 27.5% ★, Detective 18.3%, Point & Click 17.3%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Historical 12.4%
- #30 To Hell With The Ugly
77% matchVery Positive86% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: La Poule NoirePub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac · Linux
To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.
Why similar: Noir 31%, Detective 22.1%, Conspiracy 21.5% ★, Point & Click 14%, Stylized 7.2%
- #31 City Legends: The Curse of the Crimson Shadow Collector's Edition
78% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
You are not afraid of ghost stories, so your pursuit of inspiration leads you to the strangest of places. But this time something truly sinister is in the air. Can you survive the encounter with a real spirit?
Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Detective 17.8%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Point & Click 15%, Supernatural 11.3%
- #32 Whispers of Kelsden
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Sunwake Games
Windows
Solve five carefully crafted detective cases as Andrew Bell, a private investigator haunted by loss. In the fictional city of Kelsden, every decision matters in this linear, puzzle driven mystery game where time is important.
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.1%, Noir 27.6%, Detective 20.9%, Top-Down 12.1%, Adventure 11.3%
- #33 Call of the Forgotten
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artfactory Jalokivi
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure featuring a detective noir story set in a cyberpunk world, infused with cosmic horror.
Why similar: Noir 29.9%, Detective 24.5%, Point & Click 22.4%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Adventure 5%
- #34 Mystical Riddles: Snowy Peak Hotel Collector's Edition
77% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Noir 25.8%, Detective 17.7%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
- #35 A night in Moka Efti: A Babylon Berlin Story
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: ARD Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready for the session? Let yourself be hypnotized and immerse yourself in the dazzling world of Moka Efti, known from the series Babylon Berlin. As a journalist, you follow the clues to a mysterious case at the famous nightclub. But can you trust your memories?
Why similar: Noir 34.7%, Detective 31.2%, Historical 23.9%, Adventure 6.9%, 3D 3.3%
- #36 Cats Visiting Historical Times
74% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Age Zero
Windows
A cat & owner are lost in time! Journey through ancient Egypt, Viking ships & pirate coves to find hidden cats—some helpful, some sneaky. Collect clues, unlock history, & race the clock in this charming adventure!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.8%, Hand-drawn 21.2%, Point & Click 19.7%, Historical 13.9%, Detective 12.8%
- #37 Dingir OS
73% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: SpoocleMacBoogle
Windows
Congratulations, you've found Dingir OS — an operating system that lets you glimpse into the darkest corners of the internet. Browse forbidden websites, investigate lethal files, and immerse yourself in the world of digital legends. (We are not responsible for anything that may happen to you.)
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.4% ★, Noir 22%, Detective 17.9%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Point & Click 13.5%
- #38 Bear With Me: The Lost Robots
75% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Miyagi Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me.
Why similar: Noir 34.7%, Point & Click 18.7%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Detective 10.4%, Hidden Object 9.3%
- #39 Bear With Me - Episode One
74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,010 reviews2016
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Miyagi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.
Why similar: Noir 46.5%, Hidden Object 17.8%, Detective 17%, Point & Click 15.5%, Adventure 3.3%
- #40 Echoes
73% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Echoes is a 2D narrative game where you play as Ricky Fox, a detective haunted by the death of his best friend, Arthur. Step into Greenhearth, a small town full of secrets, and make choices that will shape your investigation. Will you crack the case with your sanity intact?
Why similar: Noir 24.7%, Conspiracy 24.2% ★, Hidden Object 17.6%, Detective 15.5%, Hand-drawn 13%
- #41 Gemini Rue
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,879 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Why similar: Noir 38.4%, Point & Click 28.4%, Detective 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Adventure 7.2%
- #42 Gloomy Juncture
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filipe Rodrigues
Windows
A neo-noir psychological thriller with a point & click core. Set in the 90s, the story unfolds in a decaying and morally bankrupt urban setting. Step into the shoes of a mundane janitor on the verge of a breakdown and find yourself entangled in the aftermath of a pivotal gunshot.
Why similar: Noir 25.8%, Hidden Object 16.8%, Point & Click 16.3%, Detective 15%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
- #43 The Space Bar
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Boffo Intergalactic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Alias Node, a human detective working on planet, Armpit VI. Your assignment? Catch a shifty criminal, wanted for grand theft and murder, before whatever it is, escapes to another world!
Why similar: Noir 28%, Detective 19.3%, Conspiracy 18.3% ★, Aliens 15.1%, Point & Click 14.9%
- #44 Crossroad of Worlds: Cursed Letters Collector's Edition
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Step out into the light! What do you do when someone intentionally steers you astray? Detectives of the Worlds’ Edge agency are ever watchful. You have another task to accomplish – find out who could benefit from the stolen stars not returning to their rightful owners?
Why similar: Noir 28.4%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Point & Click 19.3%, Detective 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%
- #45 Brightstone Mysteries: The Others
71% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A local toy-maker and all his factory workers mysteriously vanished on the same night. Uncover shocking secrets, solve riddles and explore a mysterious town in this eerie hidden object puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Conspiracy 29.4% ★, Hidden Object 21.6%, Point & Click 21.3%, Detective 17.8%, Adventure 6.6%
- #46 Crossroad of Worlds: Magic stars Collector's Edition
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Uncle Randall of his investigative agency and the Guardian of Worlds appeal for your support in another plea for help – someone has once again encroached on the stars of magical worlds!
Why similar: Noir 28.4%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Point & Click 19.3%, Detective 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%
- #47 City Legends: Trapped In Mirror Collector's Edition
70% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
On your way to writing the perfect supernatural novel, be prepared to face danger. Are you ready for such desperate measures?
Why similar: Noir 26.3%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Detective 18%, Point & Click 14.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%
- #48 La Mora - A Journey in Time
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LaMora Labs
Windows
Time is broken. Your job, is to find out what's happened, and repair the damage, if possible. Inspired from classic adventure puzzle games, with immersive gameplay, rich storyline and beautiful graphics, In La Mora, you don't just play the game, you live it!
Why similar: Aliens 23.4%, Detective 19.2%, Historical 14.9%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, Lore-Rich 11.5%
- #49 Genesis Noir
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,240 reviews2021
Dev: Feral Cat DenPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
Why similar: Noir 37.5%, Point & Click 18.3%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Space 12.4%, Stylized 10.2%
- #50 The Shivah
70% matchVery Positive81% of 890 reviews2013
Pub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.
Why similar: Noir 41.4%, Point & Click 41.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Detective 6.4%
- #51 Getting Away With Murder
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Remix Studios
Windows
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Noir 41.1%, Detective 26.4%, Point & Click 26.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #52 Noir Chronicles: City of Crime
70% 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: Noir 31.5%, Hidden Object 23.7%, Detective 22%, Point & Click 16.5%, Adventure 6.2%
- #53 Between sky and earth
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fernweh Studio
Windows
Germany, 1933, a hypnotist's performance fails, leading him to swap fates with an audience member. Realizing he has less than ten hours to live, he must solve riddles and harness his hypnosis and mind-reading abilities to restore things. Can he gain time in his battle against death?
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.2%, Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 17.5%, Historical 15.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%
- #54 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Noir 32.2%, Hidden Object 23.7%, Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 18.5%, Adventure 2.5%
- #55 Signal Station
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cherrypick Games
Windows
Remote listening station. 1984. You're the operator decoding an impossible signal using oscilloscopes, tape machines, and analog equipment. Align satellites. Analyze waveforms. Make choices that determine humanity's response. Multiple endings. DISCOVER THE TRUTH!
Why similar: Conspiracy 29% ★, Aliens 19.2%, Science 16.9%, Stylized 9.7%, Detective 7.8%
- #56 19|19
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 74 st.
Windows
1919. Saboteurs organised an insolent provocation in revolutionary Novgorod. So called «miracle-making» relics of Saint Lukian were stolen right on the eve of being exposed and debunked in public. Our paper «The Red Case» is following the investigation.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Historical 17.7%, Point & Click 17.1%, Noir 15.9%, Hand-drawn 14.8%
- #57 The Creature: Escape Room
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
You are a detective sent to investigate the mistreatment of a mysterious creature. In this escape room there are not only puzzles, but also characters and history.
Why similar: Conspiracy 29.5% ★, Hidden Object 21.9%, Aliens 16%, Stylized 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #58 The Slaughter: Act One
68% matchVery Positive84% of 145 reviews2016
Dev: Alex FrancoisPub: Brainchild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.
Why similar: Noir 39.9%, Detective 26.5%, Historical 12.4%, Point & Click 7.6%, Retro 5.8%
- #59 Detective Agency Gray Tie 2 - Collector's Edition
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
The second part of the detective saga! Help Amanda find the stolen masterpiece in France. Explore mysterious locations, find hidden objects and solve puzzles. The Collector's Edition includes 20 mini-games and additional locations!
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Hidden Object 22.6%, Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Point & Click 16.1%, Stylized 8.9%
- #60 Machinika: Atlas
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 583 reviews2024
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.1%, Point & Click 19.6%, Aliens 14.8%, Space 12.5%, Science 11.4%