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Unravel a cold case after an old laptop containing the photos of a long unidentified victim and a strange app called "The Door" is found in an abandoned house. The police reckon it may be a cipher of some sort, but after unsuccessful attempts at decoding it, they turn to the public.

Why similar: 1990's 25.2%, Detective 14.9%, Retro 14.7%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 9.3%

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 26.8%, Mystery 20.3%, 1990's 15.9%, Puzzle 13%, Point & Click 9.7%

A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

Why similar: 1990's 19.4%, Detective 17.1%, Retro 12.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 10%

《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探，在前往拜访好友时，竟发现对方已意外身亡！案发现场疑点重重，线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制，从现场抽丝剥茧，在正确的时机放置正确的证据，找出杀害受害兔的真凶，洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法，并在审讯中揭露其罪行！

Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Mystery 23.2%, Retro 18.5%, Puzzle 16.7%, Indie 1.9%

A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight.

Why similar: Detective 22.8%, 1990's 12.3%, Point & Click 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Mystery 9.6%

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 19.9%, 1990's 15.8%, Point & Click 10.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Heya! Long time no see. I just have a small -tiny- little favor to ask of you, could you buy me some soup? ...How? Well, that's for you to find out!

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, 1990's 19%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 11%, Point & Click 10.5%

‘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: 1990's 20%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Retro 13.5%, Detective 12.9%

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: 1990's 20.6%, Detective 20.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 10.7%, Puzzle 8.8%

A 2D Point and Click Adventure in Pixel Art

Why similar: 1990's 27.2%, Detective 19.4%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Retro 9.1%

FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.

Why similar: 1990's 18.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Point & Click 12.2%, Retro 11.8%

Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.

Why similar: Detective 14.6%, 1990's 13%, Retro 12.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 10.4%

Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 25.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

In this final chapter of the Reversion series, you must join the Resistance to defeat the evil Sergio. Buenos Aires is in ruins, but you have a chance to reverse history. Will you have what it takes to save your city before it’s too late?

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Point & Click 13.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Retro 7.4%

Four legendary titles in one definitive collection. Play the Amiga editions of Lure of the Temptress and Beneath a Steel Sky, plus the PlayStation editions of Broken Sword 1 and 2. Relive the 1990's from Revolution Software and the timeless adventures that shaped a genre.

Why similar: 1990's 35.9%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 7.4%

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 24.4%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 12.2%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Divide chaos into order! In Linsips, place two lines to split bouncing balls into four quadrants with the exact same number of balls in each. 20 levels of pure arcade precision with authentic OPL3 FM synth music, MS-DOS aesthetics, all under 600 KB on SteamOS.

Why similar: 1990's 29%, Puzzle 26%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 9.7%

A retro point-and-click adventure set in a 1980s high school, where a wisecracking teen investigates a missing friend, dodges bullies, and uncovers a bizarre conspiracy lurking in the halls.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Puzzle 15.8%, Mystery 14.2%, 1990's 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%

"Illusion Box" is the first virtual reality entertainment project of the 21st century. However, malicious rumors and computer virus infections forced the company to shut down the project. Now, the long-abandoned "Illusion Box" devices are being reactivated...

Why similar: 1990's 20%, Retro 15.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Mystery 21.7%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Hand-drawn 5.1%

Take on the role of a private detective who, intercepted by a MOSSAD spy on the city of Buenos Aires in 1952, is drawn into a dangerous odyssey against exiles from the Third Reich and the inminent threat of a new and unprecedented weapon of mass destruction.

Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Mystery 15.8%, 1990's 14.7%, Retro 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Mind-controlled squirrels! Alien abductions! Monsters in the forest! Are the rumors true - or is it just an elaborate hoax? Help Maya Harper unravel this comedy point 'n click mystery and escape Doomsday Valley alive.

Why similar: 1990's 25.5%, Mystery 19.1%, Retro 14.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Puzzle 10.5%

The Mournmore Killings a story-driven, deduction based mystery game where you step into the shoes of a detective trying to solve the enigmatic riddles left behind by a serial killer.

Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Mystery 22.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Welcome back to 1995. You turn your TV on, but there's an ad break! You press the red button to check out your favorite passtime. As you browse through, you see there's a lot missing. News articles not displaying, games out of order. Is anyone even keeping this updated anymore? Where did they go?

Why similar: 1990's 31.8%, Detective 16.1%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 9.1%

Crack the case of the missing video store employee in this 3D point and click mystery game by solving escape room puzzles, combing the computer database, and stocking shelves as an undercover detective posing as a cashier during your first weekend at the suspiciously understaffed Neighborhood Video.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, 1990's 23%, Mystery 21%, Text-Based 9.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

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 23.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Point & Click 12%, 1990's 10.9%, Mystery 9.8%

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 26.7%, Mystery 18.1%, Point & Click 13.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Retro 12.4%

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 22.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Retro 9.8%

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 22.8%, 1990's 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 10.5%, Puzzle 10%

Solve a murder mystery set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in this stand-alone detective game. Can you find Lord Russell Gallant’s treasure before it’s too late? The 6th game in the Murder Is Game Over franchise, Murder Is Game Over games can be played in any order.

Why similar: Detective 32%, Mystery 22.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Point & Click 11%, Exploration 9.2%

Explore the island of Formentera and uncover its stories and ancient legends.

Why similar: Retro 20.2%, 1990's 19.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Text-Based 13%

Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Mystery 19.6%, Retro 14.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 7.9%

Professor Meme, a renowned 164-year-old genetic scientist, receives a mysterious call for help from his old friend Gustav, the head of the animal research base on Zerulia, an inhospitable planet inhabited by ancient aquatic creatures: the Seazogs.

Why similar: Mystery 22.9%, Retro 19.9%, Puzzle 14.7%, Point & Click 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

"Baker Street Breakouts" combines the thrill of an Escape Room with the storytelling of an Adventure. Use your superior deduction skills in this story-driven mystery to help Sherlock deducing his way through an old film studio to finally face his arch nemesis Moriarty. Become a Master of Deduction!

Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

A Game Boy styled horror game that combines first, second, and third person perspectives. As the newest employee at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, beware of odd occurrences as you patrol the halls and complete your third shift.

Why similar: Retro 18.5%, 1990's 18.1%, Mystery 16.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Point & Click 11.1%

There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them. Join Simon's quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid.

Why similar: 1990's 27.2%, Retro 18.5%, Point & Click 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

A small island in the Pacific. The greatest female pilot has vanished. Suffering from severe headaches, our protagonist depends on medication as they search for her, but... What is real and what is hallucination? A Zelda-like mystery adventure to uncover the island's truth.

Why similar: Mystery 21.8%, 1990's 16.8%, Retro 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Puzzle 12.7%

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 20.3%, 1990's 18.2%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 10.1%, Retro 9.4%

This is "HuangGaole's Mini Game Collection", which contains a collection of lightweight and easy-to-play casual mini games to accompany you through every fragmented moment.

Why similar: 1990's 42.8%, Puzzle 23.7%, Retro 20.7%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 2.6%

In a dusty, dilapidated town on the former Soviet steppe, a young traveller finds himself embroiled in a strange and surreal plot that threatens the very existence of Reality Falls itself. A story-driven indie adventure, with classic point-and-click puzzles and a retro JRPG-style look and feel.

Why similar: Mystery 18.7%, Retro 17.9%, Point & Click 12.9%, Puzzle 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?

Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Point & Click 16.8%, Puzzle 15.6%, Retro 12.3%, Mystery 12.1%

You log on to a computer having no clue of what lies within. Explore its files, solve puzzles to recover missing pieces, and decipher passwords to enter otherwise prohibited folders. As you delve deeper into its content, you’ll find that there is a greater mystery to be solved.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Text-Based 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Mystery 19.8%, 1990's 19.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Exploration 7.4%

As the new owner of a book boat, you are entrusted with returning a single page of a book and embarks on a journey through a world both mysterious and familiar. By solving intricate puzzles and piecing together scattered clues, you uncover the truth of the world - and of yourself.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Puzzle 15.9%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

A point & click mystery adventure game set in 1920s Southeast England. Assume the role of Dr. Doyle, gather clues, interrogate witnesses, make assumptions, reach conclusions, decide the guilty party and solve the mystery of the cloche hat.

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Mystery 25.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Indie 6.2%

MineSweeper Rush brings a fresh twist to classic Minesweeper with a growing minefield and fast row clearance. Every second counts as you race to beat your high score and climb the leaderboards.

Why similar: 1990's 29.2%, Point & Click 12.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Retro 11.2%, Detective 10.5%

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: 1990's 34.3%, Detective 16.8%, Retro 15.2%, Point & Click 12%, Mystery 9%

Solve puzzles by rolling a giant walnut in this retro-handheld-inspired adventure. Explore a variety of levels each with unique mechanics. Help Chico build his winter stash and find his way home!

Why similar: Retro 33.1%, Puzzle 21.4%, 1990's 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D 5.5%

2048 year, the town of Edgenerium - airways, levitating transport with automatic control, wireless communications, food delivered directly to the refrigerator. Here it is the future - happy and carefree!

Why similar: 1990's 19.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Retro 12.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%

Splittown is a point-and-click adventure inspired by 90s classics such as Day of the Tentacle and Sam & Max Hit The Road. You are Leonard Nimby, a former top agent of the IM5, hot on the trail of a villanous mayoral candidate on the eve of a fateful election.

Why similar: 1990's 19.9%, Detective 17.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Retro 12.5%, Point & Click 9.4%

A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.

Why similar: Mystery 26%, Detective 22%, Point & Click 18.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Exploration 5.6%

How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Mystery 24%, Point & Click 13.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Retro 7%

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 21.8%, Mystery 20.4%, Point & Click 15.2%, 1990's 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%

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: Detective 24.7%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, 1990's 10.4%

《魍魉村》是一个单人开放世界推理探案解谜游戏，游戏中提供超过70个可探索地点和谜题，玩家可以根据自己的破案思路和喜好任意探索魍魉村以及周边地段，破解谜题获得线索，并根据得到的线索进行关联推理，最终得到真相。

Why similar: 1990's 25.8%, Puzzle 18.8%, Detective 18.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Exploration 12%

Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?

Why similar: Puzzle 23.4%, Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mystery 16.6%, Indie 7.8%

You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Mystery 21%, Puzzle 13.1%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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 25%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 49%, Mystery 23.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Point & Click 3.8%, Indie 3.2%