- #1 The Detective's Apprentice
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Logic 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%
- #2 The hidden game society
96% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: digital2 games
Windows
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 42.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Logic 10.1%, First-Person 9.1%
- #3 GRIDBUSTERS
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jion Interactive
Windows
A logic deduction game. Read the room. Deduce, don't guess. Bust the case.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Logic 15.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #4 Detective Hindsight
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 44.9%, Investigation 14.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Logic 9.2%
- #5 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 51.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 6.6%
- #6 Wrongly Accused
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 7.9%, Mystery 7%
- #7 Murders on the Yangtze River
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,376 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"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 43.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Investigation 9.8%, Logic 9.1%
- #8 Grill'd: The Vanishing
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Yellow Room
Windows
[Grill'd] is a dinner party detective game played from the first-person perspective of a royal investigator. Trapped in a mansion located in the estate of a fallen aristocrat, collect clues about the cases, connect them to one another, and interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, First-Person 13.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Logic 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%
- #9 Epigraph
91% matchVery Positive92% of 258 reviews2024
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows
Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.
Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Logic 16.2%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Mystery 8.6%
- #10 Unheard - Voices of Crime
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,839 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 63.8%, Puzzle 13%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 8.1%, Investigation 4.3%
- #11 The Roottrees are Dead
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Investigation 12.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 9%
- #12 Logic Grid Puzzle
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RapidAnt
Windows
Logic Grid Puzzle is a multilingual story-driven logical deduction game in which you have to discover the whole story by using partially given facts.A pleasant yet challenging recreation for lovers of logical games and mystery-solving games.Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Logic 14.8%, Investigation 13%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #13 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Logic 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #14 Bleu
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Penberthy
Windows
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 46.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, First-Person 9.7%, Mystery 8.7%
- #15 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
88% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 56.1%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 7.3%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #16 Alchemist: Journey of the Soul Prologue
86% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: OnSkull Games
Windows
First-person escape room game. Use your magical abilities to solve puzzles or navigate through areas! Explore, use items, brew potions and unlock your full alchemical potential. Are you willing to do what it takes to claim a soul of your own?
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Logic 12.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, First-Person 9.6%
- #17 Death by Deduction
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Snarkle Studios
Windows
Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".
Why similar: Detective 33%, Logic 21.4%, Puzzle 14%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 7.5%
- #18 The Outer Islands
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #19 Next Room
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Poro
Windows
It is a single-player 3D scene puzzle type game that interacts with objects in a room from a first-person perspective to find a way to the next room. The game is made up of high-quality models, bright skies and warm sunlight, so find your way to the next room in this cozy room!
Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, First-Person 13%, Investigation 11.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #20 The Duke is Dead
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 48.8%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 10%
- #21 Death at Sycamore Hall
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 44.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Logic 13.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #22 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
84% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 58.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%, Investigation 5.6%
- #23 The Ratline
80% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 44.9%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 9.5%, Logic 7.3%
- #24 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #25 The Incident at Galley House
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Logic 12.1%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #26 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
81% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 10.8%, Logic 9.8%, Mystery 9.1%
- #27 Little Locked Rooms
79% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!
Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Logic 10.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #28 Deductopia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 47.4%, Investigation 17.2%, Logic 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 7.1%
- #29 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CorDubiumArts
Windows
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Investigation 13%, Logic 12.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #30 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDogStudio
Windows
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 59.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Adventure 7%
- #31 Eye 4 Eye
77% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
Windows
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 37.4%, Investigation 14%, Puzzle 10.5%, First-Person 9.9%, Mystery 9.9%
- #32 Deductopia Demo
76% matchPositive96% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 42.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Logic 13.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 12.1%
- #33 Return of the Obra Dinn
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 56.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 4.8%
- #34 Cozy Paradox Fixer: Twin Realities
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bancal Games
Windows
A cozy, relaxing first-person split-screen puzzle mystery. Explore two parallel versions of the same space, spot reality glitches, and decide which version is correct. No timers: just careful observation, deduction, and score-chasing campaigns.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Relaxing 11.8%, Logic 11.6%, Mystery 7.9%
- #35 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Logic 12.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 11.2%, First-Person 9.4%
- #36 A Case of Fraud
72% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 42.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Logic 12.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, Mystery 9.9%
- #37 深渊档案
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Walker Studio
Windows
You are a special investigator sent to a construction site halted by a supernatural event. Beneath it lies a deadly mining accident where almost no one survived. Using old photos, trace the memories of the dead, relive their final moments, and uncover long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Detective 56.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #38 The Marsh Manor Mystery
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: castergrams
Windows · Mac
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 51.7%, Investigation 19.3%, Puzzle 16.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #39 Bridge to Another World: Cursed Clouds Collector's Edition
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A terrible curse has descended upon the heavenly island city of Celestis, and you’re its citizens’ only hope!
Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Investigation 13%, Adventure 11.5%, First-Person 11.4%
- #40 FILENDS
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 41.7%, Logic 15.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Mystery 10.4%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
73% matchMixed56% of 326 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 10.1%, Logic 8%
- #42 Dance Dance Detective
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #43 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Logic 9.4%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #44 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michelley Studio
Windows
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 10%
- #45 MistyPuzzle
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ZoomGames Studio
Windows
《MistyPuzzle》A Serene Mind-Bending Puzzle Experience
Why similar: Detective 61.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Relaxing 12.3%, Minimalist 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VisualBagel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?
Why similar: Detective 41%, Logic 12.9%, Investigation 11.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #47 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 46.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%, First-Person 7.7%
- #48 Echoes of Ash
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 46.9%, Investigation 16.1%, Story Rich 10%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #49 Rabbit Detective
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: PinkTokum Studio
Windows
《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 67.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Mystery 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #50 Paper Perjury
68% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 43.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Logic 10.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 9%
- #51 Book Travelers: A Victorian Story Collector's Edition
70% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
As head librarian takes a strange turn when novelist Charlotte Brontë herself magically appears to ask for your help! Someone’s going into famous stories and changing them, threatening the worlds and characters inside. Can you travel into your favorite novels to stop a dangerous vigilante in time?
Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Adventure 12.8%, First-Person 12.3%
- #52 FoldLoop
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keyhole Studio
Windows
FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.
Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Logic 13.4%, Investigation 11.5%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 10.7%
- #53 What's the Password?
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TrampolineTales
Windows · Mac · Linux
"What's the Password?" is a minimalistic puzzle game where you decode 4-digit passwords. Featuring over 100 puzzles!
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Logic 19.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Relaxing 11.4%, Minimalist 8.9%
- #54 密市大亨
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Dream Clockwork
Windows
Welcome to the brand new world of Mississauga Tycoon. Various styles of Mississauga, including horror, suspense, thriller, science fiction, and aesthetics, are waiting for you to explore. Can you escape perfectly and find out the truth? Become an escape master and create a perfect escape myth?
Why similar: Detective 41.7%, Logic 15.3%, Investigation 11.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 10.5%
- #55 The Case of Arcadia Springs
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: K-20 Studios
Windows · Mac
A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.
Why similar: Detective 54.5%, Story Rich 17%, Puzzle 13.8%, Mystery 9.5%, 3D 3.8%
- #56 Scene Investigators
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Logic 14.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%
- #57 Al Sira
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lantern Studios
Windows
"Al Sira" is a narrative-driven puzzle game that lets you uncover the life, teachings, and actions of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Solve mysteries, explore key historical events, and piece together his remarkable legacy in this immersive and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Detective 44.2%, Puzzle 15.1%, Investigation 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Mystery 6.9%
- #58 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,849 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 46.4%, Puzzle 17.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Adventure 7.3%
- #59 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
68% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Detalion Games S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, First-Person 9.4%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #60 The Restricted Index
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ursa Minus
Windows
Read between the lies in this first-person mystery puzzle game. You are the last librarian in Britain. Identify books. Recommend them. Ban them. Burn them. Uncover a catalogue of secrets and lost stories buried between the pages.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 16.3%, Puzzle 14.8%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 10.1%