60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Detective, Adventure, Investigation.
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.
The Case of the Golden Idol
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.
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
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.
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: Detective 20.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 13.4%, Point & Click 13%, Historical 11.8%
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: Detective 20.9%, Historical 19.7%, Point & Click 17.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 34.8%, Crime 18.9%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 8.3%, Historical 6.5%
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: Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 18.2%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 26%, Crime 20.7%, Point & Click 20.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Story Rich 5.3%
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 20%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.7%
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Why similar: Crime 32.4%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Historical 14.4%, Adventure 4.4%
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: Crime 23.1%, Detective 21.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 38%, Investigation 17.6%, Historical 16.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%
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 34.8%, Point & Click 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Adventure 7.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 24.5%, Crime 21.5%, Point & Click 17.1%, Puzzle 2.5%
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 36.9%, Investigation 21.3%, Point & Click 19.6%, Story Rich 5.1%, 1990's 4.7%
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: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 16.8%, Historical 11.2%, Point & Click 6.9%
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 16.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 14.9%, Old School 7.6%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Point & Click 26%, Investigation 18.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, 2D 6.6%
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Crime 22.3%, Point & Click 17.1%, Investigation 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Crime 23.7%, Detective 20.7%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
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 31.3%, Point & Click 21.5%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 9.6%, Story Rich 5.1%
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 28.5%, Point & Click 21.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Detective 22.1%, Crime 21%, Investigation 16.9%, 2D 5.7%
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: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 19.4%, Point & Click 18.3%, Old School 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 33.4%, Point & Click 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 58.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 5.5%, Atmospheric 4%
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 26.4%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 15.2%, Old School 10.3%, Adventure 8.4%
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 30.8%, Investigation 25.3%, Point & Click 22%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 5.3%
Solve logic puzzles and crack multiple cases in a cosy noir London using reason, not guesswork. Murders have taken place, witness statements conflict and the alibis don't add up. Everyone has a motive, and only clear logic reveals the truth.
Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 27.4%, Point & Click 23.4%, Story Rich 5.9%, Adventure 3.5%
3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.4%, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Indie 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Point & Click 19.7%, Investigation 17.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 7.3%
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: Detective 20.9%, Crime 20.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 17%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 23.1%, Investigation 20.4%, Detective 18.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 6.2%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Crime 23.5%, Point & Click 23.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 24.8%, Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Story Rich 5.3%
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 26.2%, Detective 24.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Story Rich 7%
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Why similar: Old School 18%, Point & Click 16.9%, Historical 16.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Detective 9.1%
The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Investigation 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 7.9%
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 25.7%, Point & Click 21.1%, Investigation 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 1990's 6.2%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 21.7%, Crime 21.1%, Point & Click 16.9%, Adventure 3.2%
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Why similar: Crime 23.9%, Detective 23.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.
Why similar: Crime 28.9%, Detective 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, 2D 6.5%
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: Point & Click 35.1%, Detective 28.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 8.2%
In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Historical 22.2%, Investigation 22.2%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 34.9%, Crime 14%, Old School 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Detective 9%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Crime 21.4%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 15.1%, Choices Matter 6.9%
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 33.4%, Crime 31.5%, Point & Click 19.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 3.6%
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 18.4%, Crime 18.1%, Point & Click 14.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Point & Click 27.1%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Point & Click 22.8%, Old School 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Investigation 9.7%
You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.
Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Investigation 35.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, 1990's 5.8%, Retro 1.9%
Kill the Shadow is a detective game with multiple endings, featuring 2.5D pixel art and semi-open exploration and investigation. Play as Lucas, a former police officer, alongside a mysterious Shadow who can see the “past.” Remember—every choice you make will change the fate of countless characters!
Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, 1990's 8%
Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 19.5%, Point & Click 16.3%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.5%
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
Why similar: Crime 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Detective 15.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Adventure 6.7%
A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 20.2%, Historical 18.8%, Point & Click 17.6%, Choices Matter 8.6%
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 adventure.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Historical 17.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Choices Matter 6.5%
VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Old School 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 1990's 7.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
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 27.5%, Investigation 25.8%, Crime 23.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, 2D 5.6%
A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Point & Click 20.7%, Investigation 18.9%, Old School 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 53.3%, Story Rich 15.6%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 7.7%, Puzzle 5.6%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Crime 25%, Investigation 23.7%, Point & Click 12.1%, Adventure 4.5%
