- #1 The Rise of the Golden Idol
97% matchVery Positive93% of 3,814 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11.4%
- #2 A Case of Fraud
96% 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 23.1%, Investigation 18.9%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 8.5%
- #3 Detective Agency Gray Tie 2 - Collector's Edition
96% 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 19.3%, Crime 12.7%, Investigation 12%, Conspiracy 11.4% ★, Point & Click 7.9%
- #4 Detective Agency Gray Tie - Collector's Edition
95% matchMixed65% of 20 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 24.4%, Conspiracy 11.5% ★, Crime 10.1%, Hidden Object 9.3%, Investigation 8.2%
- #5 The Detective's Apprentice
94% 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 28.1%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 9.1%, Point & Click 8.8%
- #6 Locator
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empty Exhibit
Windows
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 17.5%, Conspiracy 16.4% ★, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 12.1%
- #7 The Case of the Golden Idol
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Conspiracy 14.9% ★, Mystery 12%, Crime 9.9%
- #8 The Duke is Dead
92% 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 28.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 11.6%, Conspiracy 10.4% ★
- #9 City of Voices
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Conspiracy 20% ★, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 7.8%
- #10 The Ratline
90% 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 26.9%, Investigation 21.6%, Conspiracy 14.1% ★, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #11 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
91% 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 35.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 15.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 5.1%
- #12 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
89% 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 24.1%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 8.2%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #13 Detective Hindsight
89% 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 29%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 15.9%, Crime 7.7%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #14 The Operator
87% matchVery Positive92% of 8,099 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau 81
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Conspiracy 16.7% ★, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 12%, Mystery 10.2%
- #15 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
86% 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 34.7%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 16.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #16 Brightstone Mysteries: The Others
88% 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 16.6% ★, Detective 15.6%, Point & Click 11.5%, Investigation 10.8%, Hidden Object 7.5%
- #17 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
86% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: Cave Monsters
Windows · Mac · Linux
It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Narrative 14% ★, Mystery 11.7%
- #18 Death at Fleming Manor
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SUPERTHUMb
Windows
"Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 15.2%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Mystery 10.9%
- #19 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 19.6%, Detective 18.6%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 10.5%
- #20 Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
84% matchVery Positive91% of 244 reviews2020
Dev: Limited Games
Windows
How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Crime 13.3%, Conspiracy 11.1% ★, Investigation 11%, Mystery 10.4%
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
83% 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 22.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Point & Click 10.3%
- #22 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 9.8%
- #23 Fatal Evidence: Art of Murder Collector's Edition
82% matchMostly Negative25% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Domini GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A serial killer has resurfaced, and he’s calling you out!
Why similar: Investigation 17.4%, Detective 17%, Crime 12.6%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Point & Click 10.6%
- #24 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
81% 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 25.5%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #25 Fairy Godmother Stories: Dark Deal Collector's Edition
81% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Domini GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Someone in Fairy Tale Land is selling wishes, but at what cost?
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 15%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #26 The Roottrees are Dead
78% 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 30.3%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 18.2%, Point & Click 10.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #27 Project NexOS
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Centricode Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
A modern-day narrative mystery where you explore a seemingly ordinary laptop to uncover hidden layers of conspiracy, surveillance, and stolen data, blending investigative gameplay with branching choices and a grounded tech-thriller tone.
Why similar: Crime 15.5%, Conspiracy 14.6% ★, Detective 13.4%, Narrative 13.1% ★, Mystery 11.2%
- #28 What Was Found at Ravenhill
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Crime 9.5%
- #29 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
78% 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 28.8%, Investigation 21.8%, Mystery 16.5%, Point & Click 14.7%, Adventure 7.2%
- #30 Labyrinths of the World: Hearts of the Planet Collector's Edition
79% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Domini GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A geological adventure into a secret world inside our planet!
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Point & Click 11.6%
- #31 As The Leaves Fall
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clay Crown Games
Windows · Mac
Point-and-click adventure game with a thrilling, Native American-inspired narrative. Use your wit to solve fun and challenging puzzles as you explore and interact with the townsfolk of Birchwood Hollow and the Native reservation. Secrets will be uncovered, and truths revealed, as the leaves fall.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 11.9%, Narrative 11% ★
- #32 Call of the Golden Valley
76% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: O'Saurus Studios
Windows · Mac
Your friend is missing in the Australian outback and you must find her. Search the Internet for clues, solve mysterious puzzles and uncover the conspiracy of the vanishing hikers of Golden Valley.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Conspiracy 16% ★, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Crime 9.5%
- #33 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NorthLightPixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 21.3%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Narrative 9.2% ★
- #34 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 12.7%, Point & Click 10.8%
- #35 FoldLoop
75% 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 24.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Conspiracy 12.8% ★, Point & Click 7.4%
- #36 Nirvana Noir
75% 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: Detective 19%, Investigation 15.4%, Conspiracy 15.3% ★, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 10.6%
- #37 LAN Party Adventures
73% matchVery Positive90% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: LEAP Game Studios
Windows
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Mystery 13.2%
- #38 Mind Echoes: The Lost Mysteries Collector's Edition
73% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Join investigator and medium Emily Rivers as she explores the abandoned Starlight Dreams Hotel to find hidden objects and confront a malevolent force known as the Lurker!
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Crime 13.8%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.7%
- #39 Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition
74% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A small-town murder case hides a revelation that will shake the agency to its core!
Why similar: Investigation 21%, Detective 20.3%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 11.3%
- #40 Worlds Align: Deadly Dream Collector's Edition
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: AMAX InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you and your friends save all the worlds in time?
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 18.5%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Point & Click 8.7%
- #41 A Death in the Red Light
72% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Mystery City Games BVPub: indie.io
Windows
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 18.5%, Conspiracy 14.9% ★, Mystery 13.5%, Crime 12%
- #42 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
73% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Crime 21%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 10.3%
- #43 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
72% 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 40.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Investigation 8.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #44 Bleu
71% 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 32.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Crime 12.4%, Narrative 7.3% ★
- #45 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
71% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 21.5%, Crime 15.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #46 Mystery of the Malign
69% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 24.1%, Mystery 21.5%, Conspiracy 9.8% ★, Puzzle 9.8%, Crime 7.5%
- #47 Mystery of Myths: Whisper of Depth Collector's Edition
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows · Mac
Uncover impossible deaths in a hidden object adventure filled with myth, mystery, and puzzles. Explore eerie locations and face a legend rising from the deep!
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 12.5%, Hidden Object 10.7%, Mystery 9.2%
- #48 Eye of Nollyn
70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #49 Mohism: Battle of Words
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 19.9%, Crime 16%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 8%
- #50 Conscience
68% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Narrative 11.2% ★, Puzzle 7.2%
- #51 Myths Of Orion: Books of Power
71% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 11.2%, Hidden Object 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
- #52 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
67% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Mystery 16.4%, Crime 13.2%, Investigation 11.6%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #53 Mystical Riddles: Ghostly Park Collector's Edition
69% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
What is the price of eternal life? Stop the atrocious ritual! Don't let evil prevail! The soul hunter will spare no one. Can you master the willpower to win?
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Crime 13.2%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 11.1%
- #54 Paper Perjury
67% 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 28.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Crime 12.6%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.3%
- #55 Arcanbreak
69% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: TaleHammer
Windows
A short story-driven game about two inquisitors, Arun and Quila, investigating a murder. During the game you'll control both, each having their own set of skills you'll need to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Detective 19.4%, Crime 15.8%, Point & Click 9.9%, Mystery 8.2%
- #56 Chronique des Silencieux
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Conspiracy 14.5% ★, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 11.3%
- #57 Wrongly Accused
68% 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 28.6%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 10.7%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #58 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
67% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.4%, Hidden Object 10.8%
- #59 Mind Echoes: Remnants of the Past Collector's Edition
66% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Uncover hidden secrets in a haunted medieval park! Solve puzzles, find clues, and escape a ghostly knight in this thrilling hidden object adventure.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Hidden Object 9.2%
- #60 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wandering Door Games
Windows · Linux
A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 18.5%, Point & Click 14.7%, Fantasy 8.4%