Games Like Detective Grimoire

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 20.2%, Point & Click 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 10.7%, Crime 10.7%, Visual Novel 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this is the direct spiritual successor that perfectly mirrors the art style, humor, and investigation mechanics of the seed game.

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 26.7%, Point & Click 18.7%, Comedy 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Funny 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same lighthearted, supernatural-tinged mystery vibe with classic point-and-click gameplay and sharp, funny writing.

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 24.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply satisfying deduction system that rewards careful observation of crime scenes, much like the core loop of Detective Grimoire.

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Comedy 11.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similarly whimsical, animal-filled world with a heavy emphasis on witty dialogue and courtroom-style investigation.

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

Why similar: Detective 25%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 12.3%, Comedy 12.1%, Funny 11%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same commitment to low-stakes, funny, and character-driven detective work in a colorful, stylized environment.

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 22.3%, Crime 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a noir atmosphere with a unique visual-novel style and dialogue-heavy interrogation mechanics that feel like a more mature cousin to the seed game.

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Crime 18.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Mystery 9%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on exploration and uncovering secrets in a beautifully illustrated world with a charming, inquisitive protagonist.

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 35.6%, Investigation 19%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 8.9%, Funny 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This short, funny mystery game emphasizes observation and dialogue-based deduction in a way that feels very accessible and charming.

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: Detective 22.8%, Crime 18.4%, Point & Click 17%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful point-and-click mystery featuring a gentleman giraffe detective that perfectly matches the quirky, humorous tone of the seed game.

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: Detective 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends visual-novel style dialogue and investigation with nonogram puzzles, providing a similar mix of narrative and logic-based gameplay.

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 37.9%, Detective 11.5%, Comedy 8.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Classic 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that balances complex puzzles with a humorous, mystery-rich narrative.

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 19.8%, Crime 19.3%, Point & Click 12.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Funny 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, noir-inspired detective game where you play as a cat, focusing on point-and-click investigation and character interactions.

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 18.9%, Point & Click 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Investigation 11.4%, Comedy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its hand-drawn art and focus on uncovering a mystery in a tropical setting, it shares a strong aesthetic and gameplay DNA with the seed game.

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: Detective 18.7%, Crime 15.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Comedy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click mystery set on a train that captures the same lighthearted, puzzle-filled spirit as Detective Grimoire.

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Point & Click 22%, Puzzle 12.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Comedy 7%

Why You'll Like It: The quirky art style and focus on solving puzzles to progress the investigation make it a very close thematic match.

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: Detective 22.8%, Point & Click 17.1%, Comedy 10.6%, Funny 8.7%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, cat-themed point-and-click adventure that balances noir tropes with a colorful, 2D art style.

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

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Crime 20.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it uses FMV, the core gameplay of grilling suspects and finding contradictions in their stories is a direct parallel to the seed game's interrogation mechanics.

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 21.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 10.1%, Comedy 9%, Visual Novel 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the original, offering more of the same witty, bite-sized mystery cases that fans of the seed game will enjoy.

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 33.1%, Detective 23.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Supernatural 10.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich point-and-click adventure features deep dialogue trees and a compelling mystery that keeps the player engaged throughout.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Crime 12.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the classic detective experience of gathering clues and connecting them to solve a murder mystery.

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 97.1%, Detective 1.3%, Mystery 0.6%, Adventure 0.2%, Puzzle 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that excels at atmosphere and investigation, perfect for fans of the genre's traditional mechanics.

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

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 13.1%, Comedy 11.6%, Funny 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up that maintains the hilarious, casual, and cute detective gameplay of the first entry.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive point-and-click mystery that provides a masterclass in exploration and narrative-driven puzzle solving.

An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.

Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Crime 13%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Point & Click 10.9%, Investigation 9.2%

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: Detective 25.2%, Point & Click 22.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Comedy 11.7%, Funny 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game is packed with British humor and point-and-click exploration that feels very similar to the tone of the seed game.

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Crime 16.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on investigation and observation, requiring players to scan scenes to solve crimes across different time periods.

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 40.3%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Supernatural 12%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This series offers a grounded, character-focused detective experience that emphasizes dialogue and investigation over complex inventory puzzles.

A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Detective 40.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky indie point-and-click adventure that leans into the comedy and investigation elements of the genre.

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 34.6%, Point & Click 16.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 11.3%

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 34.7%, Detective 16.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Classic 12.5% ★, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, narrative-heavy mystery game that set the standard for the detective adventure genre.

Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 16.4%, Crime 13.6%, Investigation 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.7%

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, Classic 12.7% ★, Mystery 10.6%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling, perfect for those who enjoy the investigative journey.

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 66.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Mystery 4.6%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that features complex investigations and a compelling, dialogue-heavy narrative.

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 32.9%, Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 5.7%

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: Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 15.8%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 8.3%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Comedy 13.2%, Funny 12.1%, Mystery 10.7%

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 18.1%, Point & Click 13.2%, Crime 12.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%

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 16%, Crime 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Point & Click 9.8%, Investigation 9%

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 23.1%, Detective 20.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Story Rich 8.6%

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 27.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 9.8%

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 9.7%

Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Crime 12.8%, Funny 9%, Comedy 8.2%

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 9.5%

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 21.8%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Funny 10.6%, Puzzle 10.6%

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 22.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Crime 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Point & Click 10.3%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Crime 20%, Point & Click 10.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%

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 24.2%, Crime 13.1%, Investigation 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Point & Click 11.3%

There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Visual Novel 11%, Funny 9.5%, Mystery 8.9%

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 19.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Crime 13.2%, Visual Novel 10%, Point & Click 8.5%

A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else.

Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Crime 16.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.7%

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: Detective 22.3%, Point & Click 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Puzzle 9.4%

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 19.8%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Crime 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Investigation 11%

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

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Point & Click 20.6%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 12.3%, Comedy 9.2%

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Mystery 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Puzzle 13%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 26.7%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 9.3%

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 37.2%, Crime 17.2%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Point & Click 7.8%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Point & Click 17.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Story Rich 6.5%

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Point & Click 20.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 11.1%

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, Investigation 15.7%, Funny 10.6%, Comedy 9.8%, Mystery 9.8%