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  1. #1 I'M YOUR HOST
    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Calligram Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

    Why similar: Detective 35%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 5.1%

  2. #2 The Missing Threads
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
    Windows

    [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%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%

  3. #3 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    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%

  4. #4 The Detective's Apprentice
    95% 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 33.8%, Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 5.6%

  5. #5 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
    Windows

    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 32.5%, Investigation 25.8%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 9%

  6. #6 WHODUNNIT
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Don Attico
    Windows

    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 34%, Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Point & Click 7.7%

  7. #7 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    93% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 31.9%, Investigation 23.5%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 5.1%

  8. #8 The Roottrees are Dead
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,122 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 34.7%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 7.2%

  9. #9 Detective Hindsight
    91% 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 35.4%, Investigation 23.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 9.2%, Puzzle 6.5%

  10. #10 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 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 40.6%, Investigation 28.8%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 3.6%

  11. #11 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    91% 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 29.1%, Investigation 24.4%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

  12. #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 30%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

  13. #13 Paper Perjury
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 209 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 30.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%

  14. #14 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fractal Pop Games
    Windows

    The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 23.7%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 7.1%

  15. #15 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 533 reviews2025
    Dev: Default Cube Games
    Windows · Mac

    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%

  16. #16 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 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 44.8%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 7.1%, Story Rich 5.2%

  17. #17 Sinheritance
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: STIM GAMES
    Windows

    Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.

    Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 22.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

  18. #18 The Big Hollow: 1982
    85% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2026
    Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows

    Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.

    Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 26.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 7.8%, Cartoony 6.2%

  19. #19 Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Triple Cerberus Studios
    Windows

    Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 9.2%, Visual Novel 7.7%

  20. #20 All Possible Suspects
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
    Windows

    A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

    Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 32.5%, Mystery 21.2%, Puzzle 6.3%, Adventure 3.6%

  21. #21 Big Ear Detective
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fabula Improviso
    Windows · Mac

    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%

  22. #22 LumineNight
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 534 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    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 13.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.8%

  23. #23 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,898 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 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 46.3%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 12.8%, Investigation 9.6%, Puzzle 6.4%

  24. #24 Who Did It?
    81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
    Windows

    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 31.7%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Puzzle 6.5%

  25. #25 Gray Protocol
    80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Ctrl Z Crew
    Windows

    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 19.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Mystery 10%, Cartoony 8.5%

  26. #26 Echoes of Ash
    81% 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 34.6%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

  27. #27 Elroy and the Aliens
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 465 reviews2025
    Dev: Motiviti
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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%, Investigation 22%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 6.5%

  28. #28 City of Voices
    79% 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 30.4%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 11.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

  29. #29 Wrongly Accused
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 33%, Investigation 25.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 6.9%

  30. #30 Motives: The Ultimate Problem
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 30.3%, Mystery 18.4%, Visual Novel 17%, Point & Click 12.1%, Cartoony 11%

  31. #31 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,611 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 28.6%, Detective 26.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Story Rich 7.4%

  32. #32 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows

    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 27.1%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Point & Click 9.6%

  33. #33 Tokyo Detectives
    77% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

    Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 26.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Point & Click 8.9%

  34. #34 Wild East: The Straw Man
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: David Zacik
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.

    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 25.5%, Point & Click 18%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 6.1%

  35. #35 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    75% 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 29.9%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 7.1%, Visual Novel 6.8%

  36. #36 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 4,341 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 35.8 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 31.4%, Investigation 23.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 6.5%

  37. #37 A Case of Fraud
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 437 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 32.6%, Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 13.4%, Puzzle 6.2%

  38. #38 L'affaire est dans le sac
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
    Windows

    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 34.5%, Investigation 33.8%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 7.2%, Adventure 3.5%

  39. #39 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
    75% 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 29.5%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.7%

  40. #40 Grayton the Detective
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Incidental Minds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 24.8%, Point & Click 15%, Story Rich 7.7%, Cartoony 6.9%

  41. #41 In Memoriam
    73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: MoCaps
    Windows · Linux

    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%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 13.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

  42. #42 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
    72% 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 30.9%, Investigation 21.8%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 5.9%

  43. #43 Goto Family's- ''The Island Murder Case''
    73% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: ゆしま
    Windows · Mac

    This is a detective adventure game. About 2 hours to complete. Find the murderer!

    Why similar: Investigation 31.6%, Detective 21.4%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Cartoony 9.3%

  44. #44 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
    71% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Apexchimps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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%, Point & Click 15.8%, Visual Novel 8.3%, Cartoony 8%

  45. #45 Little Locked Rooms
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 144 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 31.3%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

  46. #46 The Golden Girl Case
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StickyLabs
    Windows · Mac

    As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

    Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 6.3%

  47. #47 Detective Dunkadoo
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Goosewing Creative
    Windows

    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 24.2%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.2%, Cartoony 6.3%

  48. #48 Mohism: Battle of Words
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 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 29.5%, Investigation 21.6%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

  49. #49 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    69% matchNo user reviews2027
    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 40.7%, Investigation 31.9%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  50. #50 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
    Windows

    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 8%

  51. #51 Gap World Events
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 荔枝加盐
    Windows

    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%

  52. #52 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 78 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 27.5%, Investigation 25.1%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 10.4%

  53. #53 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
    68% 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 32.7%, Investigation 25.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 4.7%

  54. #54 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
    68% 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 34.2%, Investigation 25.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 9%, Story Rich 7.4%

  55. #55 ESCAPE Room: Reality
    70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Neetbytes
    Windows · Mac

    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%

  56. #56 Orient on the Murder Express
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Connor Atkins
    Windows · Mac

    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%

  57. #57 Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
    66% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 5.6%

  58. #58 Mysteryville
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: NevosoftPub: Best Place Apps
    Windows

    Sort out small town’s mysterious Puzzles in this classic Hidden Object game - made just the way it should be!

    Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 24.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Cartoony 6.7%

  59. #59 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 476 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 25.2%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Investigation 13%, Story Rich 8.4%

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