60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Investigation, Mystery, Singleplayer.
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
The Missing Threads
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
The Murder of Ava Monroe
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 7.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
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 33.8%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 5.6%
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 25.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 9%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Point & Click 7.7%
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 31.9%, Investigation 23.6%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 5.1%
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 34.2%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 15.9%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 7.2%
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 35.3%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 9.2%, Puzzle 6.4%
「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 40.6%, Investigation 28.8%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 8%, Adventure 3.6%
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 29.1%, Investigation 24.5%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
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 29.9%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
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 30.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%
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: Detective 22.7%, Mystery 20.4%, Point & Click 19.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Story Rich 9.2%
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 44.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 7.1%, Story Rich 5.2%
The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 26.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 7.7%, Cartoony 6.1%
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.4%
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 28.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.8%
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 46.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Investigation 9.5%, Puzzle 6.4%
Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Point & Click 13.9%, Puzzle 6.5%
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 34.6%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 19.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 10%, Cartoony 8.4%
Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 22%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 30.4%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 11.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
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 33%, Investigation 25.3%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
Top detectives from all over the world are gathered to solve the ultimate world-threatening mystery. Examine clues and piece together deductions in this thrilling visual novel — a direct sequel to Methods: The Detective Competition.
Why similar: Investigation 30.4%, Mystery 18.4%, Visual Novel 17%, Point & Click 12.1%, Cartoony 11%
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 26.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Point & Click 9.6%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 26.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Point & Click 8.9%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Investigation 28.5%, Detective 26.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Investigation 33.9%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 7.2%, Adventure 3.5%
[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 29.9%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 7.1%, Visual Novel 6.8%
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 29.5%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.7%
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 32.7%, Investigation 26.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 13.3%, Puzzle 6.1%
Grayton the Detective is a narrative adventure game about a homeless man who once lived in wealth and comfort, now showers with a kettle, and solves petty mysteries on the streets of Cleveland. However, with the disappearance of mysterious Golden Spoon, everything may change.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 24.9%, Point & Click 15%, Story Rich 7.7%, Cartoony 6.9%
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 13.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?
Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 5.8%
This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!
Why similar: Investigation 31.7%, Detective 21.3%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Cartoony 9.3%
Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 23.1%, Point & Click 15.8%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Cartoony 8%
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 31.3%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
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 54.4%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Investigation 7.8%, Story Rich 7%
To ensure your career doesn't end sooner than the apocalypse, work hard to collect "Well-Done Stamps" and save your performance review!
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 24.3%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.2%, Cartoony 6.3%
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 29.5%, Investigation 21.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 24%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
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 40.6%, Investigation 32%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 9.9%, Puzzle 6.9%
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 32.6%, Investigation 25.4%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 4.7%
You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Point & Click 9.9%, Puzzle 7.9%
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 27.4%, Investigation 25.1%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
This is a murder mystery visual novel where you take the role of the detective. Search for clues, make discoveries, and talk to other characters to find out what is truly going on on the Murder Express.
Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Point & Click 9.2%, Story Rich 8.6%
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 34%, Investigation 25.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 34.6%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 18.2%, Point & Click 7.4%, Puzzle 7.3%
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: Detective 25.1%, Point & Click 18.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Story Rich 8.4%
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 38.8%, Investigation 29.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 7%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Investigation 30.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, 2D 2.9%
Sort out small town’s mysterious Puzzles in this classic Hidden Object game - made just the way it should be!
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 24.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Cartoony 6.7%
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 21.7%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 7.1%
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 11.8%
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 36.5%, Mystery 20.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Visual Novel 8.3%
Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 20.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Cartoony 9.5%
