Games Like Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 13.6%, Historical 13.2%, Mystery 9%, Thriller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a strong cultural connection to Chinese folklore and history while utilizing similar pixel-art investigation mechanics.

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 15.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Narrative 11.3% ★, Historical 10.4%, Point & Click 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in deduction and observation that mirrors the investigative depth found in the seed game.

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 26.5%, Point & Click 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Investigation 8.2%, Mystery 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished detective adventure that balances charming character interactions with clever point-and-click puzzle-solving.

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 22%, Point & Click 15.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pixel-art detective aesthetic with a witty, story-rich approach to solving supernatural mysteries.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that prioritizes dialogue and investigation over traditional inventory-based puzzles.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Investigation 13.5%, Thriller 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling detective narrative with a focus on player choices and consequences in a pixel-art world.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Historical 19.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Detective 13.6%, Narrative 13.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical period, this narrative-heavy game focuses on investigation and dialogue-driven choices that shape the story.

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 28.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, text-heavy investigation game that challenges players to piece together a complex mystery through careful research.

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 22.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Thriller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pixel-art detective game that delivers a solid mystery experience with a unique protagonist.

Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!

Why similar: Historical 18.5%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled mystery game that captures the feel of classic adventure titles with a focus on exploration and deduction.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Point & Click 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Mystery 7.9%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi detective story offers multiple ways to solve problems, emphasizing player agency and investigation.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 34%, Historical 16.9%, Investigation 16%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that leans into historical settings and classic adventure mechanics to solve complex cases.

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 31.4%, Detective 20.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure with a strong narrative focus and distinct pixel-art style.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click series that excels at blending supernatural mystery with traditional detective work.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 39%, Mystery 13.4%, Historical 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled deduction game that tasks players with solving a mystery through careful observation and logic.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Narrative 13.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that features a strong protagonist and an engaging investigation.

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 38.3%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 8.6%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust investigation system that allows players to piece together clues and reach their own conclusions.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 17%, Historical 14.7%, Narrative 14.2% ★, Investigation 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, text-based detective game that focuses on interrogation and finding contradictions in testimony.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that features strong storytelling and classic puzzle mechanics.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Thriller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click mystery that excels at building tension through its narrative and setting.

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: Detective 23.2%, Dialogue Heavy 20.7%, Point & Click 17.1%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but engaging detective game that focuses on exploration and piecing together clues through dialogue.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 20.6%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving through a unique occult-themed lens that rewards careful observation.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive classic in the detective adventure genre that features deep lore and complex mystery-solving.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Detective 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired point-and-click game that delivers a gripping detective story with a distinct pixel-art style.

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 49.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk point-and-click adventure with a heavy emphasis on narrative and detective-style puzzle solving.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Thriller 7.6%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with a great mystery and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

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: Detective 20.9%, Historical 19.6%, Point & Click 17.6%, Investigation 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.9%, Great Soundtrack 25%, Detective 10.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, narrative-focused detective game that emphasizes moral choices and investigation.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric point-and-click adventure that features a compelling mystery in a desolate world.

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Point & Click 21.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of classic detective fiction that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to solve iconic mysteries.

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Narrative 17.6% ★, Investigation 17.2%, Thriller 9.7%, Point & Click 9.5%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Historical 15%, Investigation 12.3%, Adventure 9.8%

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 19.9%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?

Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Point & Click 19.9%, Thriller 13.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Thriller 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%, Mystery 8.4%

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion.

Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Historical 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

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: Point & Click 21.9%, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Point & Click 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11%

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 23.7%, Dialogue Heavy 23.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Mystery 7.9%

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 30.5%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 17.7%, Narrative 12.5% ★, Historical 11.3%, Mystery 7.9%

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 21.9%, Investigation 18.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 7.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%

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: Narrative 24.4% ★, Detective 18%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 7.1%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Narrative 18.2% ★, Detective 16.9%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 24.3%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Thriller 16.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

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: Point & Click 24.3%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 9.8%

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: Detective 31%, Point & Click 23%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

An oriental narrative mystery. The story branches upon your choices. The dice lies.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Historical 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%

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 22.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Thriller 9.6%, Linear 7.4%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Historical 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Thriller 12.7%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 8.8%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Mystery 16.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Point & Click 5.8%

Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!

Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Historical 20.1%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Story Rich 6.7%

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Investigation 24.3%, Point & Click 23.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Dialogue Heavy 23.3%, Point & Click 18.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 42.4%, Point & Click 20.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Investigation 8.7%, Adventure 7.7%