- #1 Big Ear Detective
97% 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 16%, Investigation 10.6%, Point & Click 10.3%, Text-Based 10%, Narration 8.5%
- #2 Death off the Cuff
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
Windows
No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.
Why similar: Detective 13.4%, Text-Based 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Investigation 9.6%
- #3 Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: coly Inc.
Windows · Mac
Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...
Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Text-Based 10.7%
- #4 Billie Beetleneck -A detective tale-
95% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Retroactive Fort
Windows
Every story ever written has an alternate world that coexists with ours. When a large number of parallel universes are suddenly destroyed, Billie Beetleneck sets off on his hardest case yet in this interactive visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Narration 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Text-Based 10.9%
- #5 Escape from Norwood
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Singular Works
Windows · Mac
Explore a city that lives without your input in this illustrated text adventure. Observe the lives of its inhabitants behind the veil of your invisibility magic. Find items and combine them to solve intricate puzzles. Set your own pace as you control time and move freely in an open fantasy world.
Why similar: Text-Based 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Narration 12.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Detective 10%
- #6 Major's Heart
94% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Dormouse
Windows
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Detective 15.8%, Point & Click 14.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 7.9%
- #7 YOUR HOUSE
93% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 14.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Text-Based 9.9%, Narration 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
- #8 The Wild Case
92% matchVery Positive86% of 248 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Text-Based 12.4%, Point & Click 12%, Narration 11.5%, Investigation 8.5%
- #9 The Mystery of Oak Island
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
Windows · Mac · Linux
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Detective 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Mystery 14.8%, Narration 8.8%
- #10 No Case Should Remain Unsolved
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,767 reviews2024
Dev: Somi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Investigation 13.8%, Detective 12.8%, Text-Based 12.3%, Point & Click 11.5%
- #11 雾尽时分
91% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 10.2%, Text-Based 9.7%
- #12 The Spirit Weaver
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarBullet StudioPub: GameChanger Studio
Windows
The Spirit Weaver is a narrative-driven visual novel where you use the power of Tarot to guide lost spirits through their grief, and maybe figure out your own. Explore a mystical spirit realm, help its denizens, and restore balance in a bittersweet story of love, loss, and empathy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Detective 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #13 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
89% 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 21.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%
- #14 The Murder of Ava Monroe
88% 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: Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Investigation 10.6%, Narration 9.4%
- #15 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.
Why similar: Detective 15.8%, Text-Based 14.2%, Narration 13.3%, Point & Click 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #16 Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spicy Bread Productions LLC
Windows · Mac
Determine the fate of Ventreville! Play as six protagonists with unique abilities and stories, their arcs tied to each other by the sudden murder of the Avidines. Make your choices count! The final protagonist, the interrogating detective, will only know as much as your previous characters know…
Why similar: Detective 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Text-Based 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Point & Click 10.8%
- #17 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
86% matchPositive96% of 27 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 19.9%, Point & Click 14%, Investigation 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 7.5%
- #18 The Roottrees are Dead
84% 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 25.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, 1990's 9%
- #19 Linework
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Overlyunderqualified
Windows
A puzzle-detective game set in 1990s China: play as a forensic artist, interview witnesses, drag and drop testimony and documents, sketch suspects from clues, and piece together evidence to solve mysterious crimes.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Mystery 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%
- #20 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
84% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Point & Click 12.6%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 12%
- #21 Sarawak
83% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Cowleyfornia StudiosPub: Cowleyfornia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo
Why similar: Text-Based 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Detective 12.9%, Mystery 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%
- #22 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Text-Based 12.7%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%
- #23 Elegant Sleuth:Mystic Family
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: TAPROMANCE
Windows
Agent Allison received an unexpected dinner invitation from the head of the Johnson dynasty, controllers of a sprawling business empire. What required her presence? The story's curtain began lifting...
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.9%
- #24 Mystery Island:Enigmatic Painting
80% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: TAPROMANCE
Windows
After a difficult journey, Ada officially became a detective. This disappearance commission seemed extraordinary. During the exploration of the ancient castle, it seemed that a series of strange events also surfaced...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Detective 17.7%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #25 Whispers of the village
79% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Whispers of the VillagePub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
You arrive in a small village as a fortune-teller who reads the future in tea leaves. But an apocalyptic vision leads you to question its tranquillity. What if you had a part to play in this? Ready your cups and tea leaves, as the future of this village will be shaped by four unusual visitors.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Narration 12.7%, Text-Based 11.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #26 The Honeypot Murders
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernormal Games
Windows
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 11%, Narration 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
- #27 Arcane Investigations
78% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: What's All That Racket
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Text-Based 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #28 名探偵カヌレの事件ダイアリー
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: シュークリームマン Studio
Windows
ミステリー×ラヴコメ!プレイヤーは、シュークリームマンとなって、カヌレ探偵の助手的存在として、事件解決のサポートを行います。シリアスな展開もありますが、日常はコメディータッチで描かれています。時より挿入される選択肢を選ぶことで、周回プレイを楽しむことができます。
Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Text-Based 12.8%, Detective 10.4%
- #29 You're a dad
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Linus Bohman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose your path and accept the consequences in this sleep deprived text adventure about becoming a parent. Be a responsible adult, make dinner and take care of your child. You must do this. Nothing else.
Why similar: Text-Based 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Narration 12.9%, Point & Click 11.3%
- #30 Holy Deadline
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunday Morning Meet-up Studio
Windows
Holy Deadline is a surreal, story-rich visual novel where you play as a demigod lawyer. You have one week to investigate the divine divorce of Adam and Eve! Flirt, drink, raise your stats and make bold choices in minigames and Heaven's drama.
Why similar: Narration 16.6%, Detective 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Point & Click 10.9%
- #31 Midnight Saturn
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Investigation 9.1%, 1990's 6.9%
- #32 DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);
75% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: COOL BEANS PRODUCTIONSPub: HYPER REAL
Windows
Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 13.2%, 1990's 12.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%
- #33 ナカノ人格移植研究所
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 麺屋すぱいす 東京支店
Windows · Mac
「ナカノ人格移植研究所」は、周回型ミステリー2Dアドベンチャーゲームです。 それぞれの周回でプレイヤーが憑依する対象の登場人物を選択することで、その登場人物を主人公としてストーリーを進めながら謎を解き明かします。 プレイヤーは本ゲームの中で 4 つのパートを行き来しながらストーリーを進めます。 ノベルパートでは、クリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 探索パートでは、画面上のアイテムをクリックしながら物語を読み進めます。 移動パートでは、再度ビューでプレイヤーを操作し、船の中を探索します。 会議パートでは、他のパートで集めた手がかりを利用して他の登場人物と会話します。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Detective 15.4%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Text-Based 10.4%
- #34 Death Becomes You - Mystery Visual Novel
76% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Quill Yuri
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who killed your best friend?! Find out the truth before 4 suspects frame you instead! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets and relationships between your fellow magic university students.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Narration 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Text-Based 11.2%, Detective 11.1%
- #35 Angelic Agency: Soul Salvation Unit
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YOKUNIKU
Windows
A mystery adventure featuring a public security duo and supernatural cases. Unravel the truth behind the otherworldly "Ghosturbance Cases"!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Detective 15.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%
- #36 Mysterious Mystery, EP 1: The Duo Dilemma
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Walker SheetsPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mysterious Mystery is a fully voiced mystery visual novel centered around the detective duo, Justin and Dakota. Solve multiple cases using Dakota's evidence gathering abilities and Justin's expert interrogation. Discover outlandish cases, meet unique characters, and become world class detectives.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%
- #37 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Text-Based 11.9%, Visual Novel 11%
- #38 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
72% matchVery Positive88% of 4,106 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 21.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 11%, Text-Based 10.2%
- #39 SAS:绝响诡计 | Case 0 风暴蝴蝶
71% matchVery Positive86% of 184 reviews2025
Dev: 秦遥
Windows
这是一款以中式校园为背景的推理类文字游戏,你将扮演一名高中生司空茂,在开学第一天目击密室杀人事件的现场,并经过调查和推理解决案件,找出真正的犯人和真相背后更深的阴谋。但在享受侦探游戏的同时,请千万不要忽视学习。保持情绪稳定,尽量维持活下去的念头...记住,你的成绩,永远比案件要更重要。
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Text-Based 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%
- #40 The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows
You'd think that after 20+ cases, there'd be no crime left in Twin Lakes - but that's not how crime works, rookie. Six new mind-melting mysteries await Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley - just as soon as they get the mustard out of Dooley's gun.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Text-Based 13.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Detective 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%
- #41 Neon Hearts City
71% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 13.1%, 1990's 8.7%
- #42 The Silver Case
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,085 reviews2016
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Text-Based 13.4%, Investigation 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 10.4%
- #43 Morth
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Crawlspace Studios
Windows
A darkness has fallen over the village of Drakehorn. People have gone missing in the night and have been seen walking into the woods and never returning. Find out what's causing these disappearances before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 14%, Text-Based 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%
- #44 L'affaire est dans le sac
71% 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 24.8%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 15.1%, Text-Based 10.3%, Narration 7.5%
- #45 Defective Detectives
69% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Reanim GamesPub: STuNT
Windows
This city fears me. I saw its true face... And it smelled like sawdust. Welcome to the world of pretentious film noir, where it rains even indoors, and cool guys don't look at explosions (because they forgot to wear sunglasses).
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Text-Based 16.4%, Point & Click 15.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #46 Detective School Club
70% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the Detective Club! Led by the troublesome and shy president Alice Baskerville. Follow this comedy story where together you will solve cases using your deductive powers!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Text-Based 13.5%, Point & Click 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Detective 12.3%
- #47 Adventure Awaits in The Secret of the Golden Key
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pigeon Post Games
Windows
A family friendly adventure visual novel that makes reading fun! Accessibility is top of mind with voice-acted read-along narration with friendly fonts for readers with dyslexia. Experience hand drawn art and make important choices to determine how your story unfolds.
Why similar: Narration 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
- #48 Exploring Friscott
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: WolfBite Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're an adventurer going into Friscott Castle to see what treasures you can find within. Explore, meet the residents, find treasure & more. Be mindful though, as the castle isn't normal, & there are things about it that might drive a person to madness. That, or it might spell your demise.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Point & Click 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Text-Based 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.4%
- #49 A Detective Story
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Methodox Technologies, Inc.
Windows
An 80s-style pixel art detective simulator where you interrogate suspects using natural language. Characters respond dynamically as you uncover clues and solve the crime.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Text-Based 13.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Point & Click 9.3%
- #50 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
68% 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 19.7%, Text-Based 11.6%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #51 Addy
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Sofia Gyger
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's hard to focus on schoolwork when she's missing.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #52 Partons à Cheval Trouver les Licornes !
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Capucine Mahieux
Windows
Embark on this Point and Click Visual Novel about horse riding in search of unicorns, while taking care of your equine friend.
Why similar: Text-Based 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Detective 13%, Point & Click 12.2%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #53 Tales In Text: Multiplayer Immersive Adventures
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Synthetic Mind Corp.
Windows
A co-op, text- and audio-driven collection of stories. Lead expeditions into uncharted cold waters, hiding a presence older than the Earth. Coordinate via proximity voice chat. More stories come after the release.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, Detective 10.4%
- #54 Sara - Story of a Young Thief
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birnchen Studios GmbHPub: Birnchen Interactive GmbH
Windows
In this point & click puzzle-adventure novel, Sara has been betrayed by criminals and now must solve numerous puzzles to find her stolen money. Join her on her thrilling journey, help her decipher clues, and face the criminals!
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Investigation 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #55 Fateful End: True Case Files
69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 13.3%, Text-Based 11.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Narration 10.9%
- #56 Alice49 EP.0『ダイヤモンドとシュークリーム』
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Include0
Windows
Authentic Mystery ADV Alice49 Episode 0 Diamonds and Cream Puffs An adventure game to solve a mystery hidden in a mystery novel.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.6%, Mystery 20.6%, Text-Based 19.7%, Detective 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%
- #57 Jill O' Lantern: Final Cut
66% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Screen Savor Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Find the clues to make a time bending turnabout in this off the rails visual novel about murder, mayhem, and a thicc pumpkin girl with a machete.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 14.5%, Detective 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #58 City of Voices
67% 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%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%