Games Like Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Detective 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of supernatural mystery, dry humor, and pixel-art point-and-click mechanics found in the seed game.

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: Point & Click 34.9%, Detective 33.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that maintains the high-quality writing and comedic investigation style of its predecessor.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Point & Click 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming noir-inspired detective game that uses pixel art and witty dialogue to deliver a compelling mystery.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Detective 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic murder mystery set on a train that leans heavily into the classic point-and-click adventure genre.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Detective 41.1%, Adventure 10%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues in a stylized environment.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Detective 9.6%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by genre legends, this game offers the definitive retro point-and-click experience with a heavy dose of mystery and humor.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Point & Click 30.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same short, humorous, and low-stakes investigative charm that makes the seed game so approachable.

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Detective 23.5%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 13.2%, Casual 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the absurd and witty adventures of the Victorian-era detective with even more bizarre puzzles.

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: Point & Click 40%, Detective 35.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, murder-mystery adventure featuring a gentleman giraffe detective in a 1920s setting.

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Detective 40.4%, Casual 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly well-written, short, and funny point-and-click mystery that captures a similar lighthearted tone.

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.6%, Adventure 29.7%, Detective 21.7%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-style detective game featuring a cynical protagonist and a distinct, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes humor.

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 39%, Point & Click 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 8.6%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven detective game that balances humor with clever deduction mechanics.

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 21.8%, Detective 16.6%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, quirky adventure game that shares the same indie spirit and focus on eccentric characters.

The Phantom Fellows is about two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, since one of them is already dead.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Detective 31.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click adventure about a detective and his ghostly partner, mirroring the duo dynamic of the seed game.

A humorous Point & Click murder mystery! Search a posh British mansion to find out "who-done-it" and prove young Nick's innocence! Did the butler do it? You better hope not because YOU'RE the butler!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 18.9%, Casual 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, humorous point-and-click adventure featuring a butler and his cat solving a mystery.

An absurd, strange, and hilarious underwater adventure featuring office work, the duck of truth, nasty drinks, and the horrifying reality of mayonnaise crime.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.9%, Adventure 35.8%, Indie 21.3%

Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, funny adventure game that shares the surreal and unconventional humor found in the seed game.

Hotel Sowls is an eerie mystery adventure. You are a pharmacist who, after a long and grueling journey, finally acquires a rare and enigmatic stone; only to have it stolen overnight at Hotel Sowls. Can you recover the stone and uncover the secrets hidden within this strange and unsettling hotel?

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Point & Click 29.2%, Indie 22.7%, Detective 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, mysterious point-and-click game set in a strange hotel that evokes a similar atmosphere to the seed game.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.9%, Adventure 27%, Indie 15%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, absurdist point-and-click adventure that excels at bizarre humor and unique character interactions.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Point & Click 40.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated detective game that focuses on interviewing eccentric characters to solve a murder.

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Adventure 24.2%, Detective 20.7%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click mystery that focuses on classic puzzle-solving and investigative narrative.

A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Detective 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click adventure that plays with genre tropes and pixel-art aesthetics.

Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 15.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, Monty Python-esque point-and-click adventure that focuses on surreal humor and exploration.

Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.2%, Adventure 32.6%, Detective 31.2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional detective game that offers a more grounded approach to the mystery-solving genre.

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.9%, Adventure 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, wordless point-and-click adventure that relies on visual storytelling and unique character interactions.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 97.8%, Detective 0.8%, Adventure 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.5%, Indie 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, pixel-art detective story that offers a more serious take on the point-and-click investigation genre.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Detective 19.4%, Adventure 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality urban fantasy detective game with deep narrative choices and classic point-and-click gameplay.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 59.4%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, hand-drawn adventure game that blends Lovecraftian themes with classic point-and-click comedy.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.5%, Adventure 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective adventure that features complex puzzles and a strong focus on investigative storytelling.

Join Dangeresque, (Strong Bad from Homestar Runner) the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Adventure 21.7%, Detective 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 5.3%

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Detective 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Casual 6.9%

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Detective 34.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective story featuring a teddy bear and a young girl, blending dark themes with point-and-click mechanics.

Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

Why similar: Detective 75.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Point & Click 39%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Detective 33.4%, Adventure 19.8%

🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️‍♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!

Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Detective 36.1%, Casual 10.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 1.5%

Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Detective 27.3%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 55.3%, Adventure 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Casual 9.8%

Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder

Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Point & Click 26.7%, Adventure 23%, Casual 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.

Why similar: Detective 62.2%, Adventure 24.2%, Casual 13.6%

What do alien abductions, a depressed town, and a purple tapir named Pentagruel have in common? Can a bumbling gumshoe make his stolen candy theory stick? Find out with the "Sherlock Gnome" of detectives, Tony Tough, and a hilarious cast of characters as he cracks the case on the most adventurous and comical night of his life!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 38.9%, Casual 15%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.6%, Detective 36.7%, Adventure 12.7%

It was supposed to be a romantic trip… but turned into a brutal murder scene. When Marc and Caroline planned their romantic getaway, they didn’t know that it would turn their lives into jeopardy. Can you find a way to prevent this terrible crime and put the murderer to justice?

Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Indie 24.2%, Point & Click 19.7%, Casual 18.7%

Dominique Pamplemousse in “It’s All Over Once The Fat Lady Sings!” is a unique and offbeat stop motion animated detective adventure game about gender and the economy. Also, all the characters frequently burst into song.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.6%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 16.5%, Casual 13.7%

When dinosaurs were brought back to life, none wanted to be a cop, so humans made you: Dinocop. Investigate the guests of the Cretaceous hotel to crack a meaty case that will confront you with your most profound existential dilemma. Who brought human meat to the dinosaur rights convention ?

Why similar: Detective 57.5%, Point & Click 17.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.6%, Adventure 44.2%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Detective 29.6%, Adventure 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Indie 5.1%

Detective Oliver Beebo has been invited to a party by an ex-Rich man in the middle of nowhere. Snacks included. Unravel the mystery of the party, the guests, the house and the strange phenomena that's causing you to forget... something important? Surely it won't affect your love life.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A hilariously terrifying adventure filled with laughs, blood, insanity, and of course... hordes of the undead.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 33.7%, Indie 16.6%, Casual 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

Why similar: Detective 78.4%, Adventure 21.6%

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Detective 38.9%, Adventure 10%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Point & Click 28.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 6.8%, Casual 5%

A comedic point-and-click adventure where a hungover antique dealer must solve his own robbery in Paris, dragging himself and his friends into a wildly idiotic journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 11.6%, Casual 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

An explosive combination of comic book, mystery and humor! In this Hidden Objects game you will become a superhero (comic-book detective's right-hand man) to solve an unusual fantastic case. Find and defeat the evil Skindiver!

Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Adventure 23.7%, Point & Click 22.9%, Indie 15.8%, Casual 12.4%

A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.6%, Adventure 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 40.5%, Point & Click 34.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Detective 33.4%, Adventure 32%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Detective 57.2%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 11.5%, Casual 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Point & Click 35.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 1%

A short classic point-and-click adventure with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, where you explore a strange building, meet unsettling characters, and slowly uncover a dark, ancient secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Adventure 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Point & Click 26.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 7.3%