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Games Like Detective Grimoire

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Adventure, Mystery.

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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!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 2,328 reviews
Released: 2014-08-18
Developer: SFB Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

Detective Grimoire is a charming blend of classic point-and-click investigation, quirky humor, and engaging mystery-solving set in a vibrant 2D world. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same spirit of deductive reasoning, character-driven storytelling, and lighthearted yet compelling investigative gameplay.

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  1. #1 Tangle Tower
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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%, Point & Click 12.1%, Crime 10.9%, Conversation 10.5%, Visual Novel 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game features the same iconic art style and refined point-and-click deduction mechanics.

  2. #2 The Darkside Detective
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 26.6%, Point & Click 18.3%, Comedy 9.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Funny 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the humorous, episodic, and supernatural-tinged investigative style found in Detective Grimoire.

  3. #3 The Case of the Golden Idol
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 24.4%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 13.8%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a brilliant, logic-based investigative experience that rewards careful observation and deduction just like the best detective games.

  4. #4 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    95% 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 21.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Investigation 10.1%, Comedy 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the witty, pixel-art mystery series that maintains the high quality of its predecessor.

  5. #5 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,442 reviews2018
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Comedy 12.4%, Point & Click 12.2%, Funny 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the same lighthearted, funny, and low-stakes investigative charm that makes Detective Grimoire so approachable.

  6. #6 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 2,490 reviews2020
    Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 18.4%, Conversation 16%, Point & Click 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines a noir detective aesthetic with visual novel elements and deep character interaction.

  7. #7 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
    Dev: Mografi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 24.6%, Crime 20.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Funny 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist and a focus on exploration and deduction within a beautifully illustrated world.

  8. #8 The Roottrees are Dead
    91% 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 33.5%, Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An excellent deduction game that requires you to piece together a complex mystery through careful investigation of clues.

  9. #9 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2022
    Dev: Cave Monsters
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 18.6%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, point-and-click murder mystery featuring a detective giraffe that shares the quirky humor of the seed game.

  10. #10 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 35.8%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Funny 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and narrative-focused detective game that feels very similar in tone to the lighter side of Detective Grimoire.

  11. #11 Unforeseen Incidents
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,038 reviews2018
    Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 21.6%, Detective 19.6%, Funny 10.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that balances a serious mystery with a colorful, hand-drawn art style.

  12. #12 Inspector Waffles
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 19.6%, Crime 19.5%, Point & Click 12.6%, Investigation 10.4%, Funny 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, noir-inspired detective game that uses point-and-click mechanics to solve crimes in a world of animals.

  13. #13 Lamplight City
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 35.4%, Point & Click 25.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Exploration 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This detective game focuses on dialogue and investigation without traditional inventory puzzles, emphasizing the story-rich experience.

  14. #14 Voodoo Detective
    88% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
    Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 13.4%, Conversation 12.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Comedy 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that focuses on mystery and character-driven dialogue.

  15. #15 Loco Motive
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,115 reviews2024
    Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 18.5%, Crime 15.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Investigation 12.4%, Comedy 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A comedic murder mystery set on a train that relies on classic point-and-click puzzle-solving.

  16. #16 Murder by Numbers
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
    Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 19.1%, Conversation 14.5%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines visual novel-style storytelling with nonogram puzzles to create a unique investigative experience.

  17. #17 Nine Noir Lives
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 151 reviews2022
    Dev: Silvernode Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 22.7%, Point & Click 16.9%, Comedy 10.9%, Funny 8.8%, Puzzle 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A humorous, cat-themed detective adventure that emphasizes point-and-click exploration and investigation.

  18. #18 Thimbleweed Park™
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
    Dev: Terrible Toybox
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 37.3%, Detective 11.4%, Comedy 8.7%, Puzzle 8%, Funny 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that captures the humor and mystery-solving roots of the genre.

  19. #19 Puzzle Agent
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,783 reviews2010
    Dev: Telltale
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 31.5%, Point & Click 21.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Comedy 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends a surreal, humorous atmosphere with logic-based puzzles that feel right at home with the seed game's design.

  20. #20 Kathy Rain
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 compelling point-and-click mystery that features a strong narrative and classic investigative gameplay.

  21. #21 Whispers of a Machine
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 1,957 reviews2019
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 33.9%, Point & Click 28.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi detective adventure offers multiple ways to solve problems and investigate, fitting the detective theme perfectly.

  22. #22 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 19.7%, Conversation 16.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that defines the standard for point-and-click mystery and investigation.

  23. #23 Return of the Obra Dinn
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
    Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

    Why similar: Detective 53.7%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 1.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it is the ultimate deduction game for those who love the investigative aspect of Detective Grimoire.

  24. #24 Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 262 reviews2014
    Dev: Nerd Monkeys
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 43.8%, Detective 41%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click mystery that embraces a bizarre, funny, and colorful aesthetic.

  25. #25 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 reviews2016
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 38.1%, Point & Click 20.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Crime 10.1%, Investigation 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct adaptation of a classic mystery that focuses on the core tenets of detective work and observation.

  26. #26 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 224 reviews2017
    Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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%, Point & Click 21.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Comedy 11.9%, Funny 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, Victorian-era point-and-click mystery that shares the quirky, colorful vibe of the seed game.

  27. #27 Tales of the Neon Sea
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 4,825 reviews2019
    Dev: YiTi GamesPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

    Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Point & Click 21.6%, Investigation 20.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A detective game set in a cyberpunk world that blends puzzle-solving with a rich, atmospheric story.

  28. #28 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: Crucible Juice Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 17.3%, Point & Click 15.5%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%

  29. #29 Bear With Me - Episode One
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,003 reviews2016
    Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Miyagi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Detective 29%, Point & Click 23.7%, Comedy 9.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Funny 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, noir-inspired point-and-click adventure that features unique art and a strong mystery narrative.

  30. #30 Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,041 reviews2022
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Comedy 13.5%, Funny 12.2%, Point & Click 10.6%

  31. #31 Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,144 reviews2019
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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

    Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 13%, Comedy 11.8%, Funny 10.7%

  32. #32 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 20.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 5.6%

  33. #33 Paradigm
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,633 reviews2017
    Dev: Jacob Janerka
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 43.2%, Comedy 21.4%, Funny 17.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A surreal and funny point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and bizarre puzzle-solving.

  34. #34 LumineNight
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 9.9%

  35. #35 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
    Dev: Default Cube Games
    Windows · Mac

    Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

    Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Detective 20.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

  36. #36 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    76% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2020
    Dev: Benedict Ide
    Windows · Mac

    In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

    Why similar: Detective 18%, Crime 13%, Point & Click 12.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.5%

  37. #37 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 23%, Crime 18.7%, Point & Click 18.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 10.9%

  38. #38 Crime O'Clock
    76% matchMixed69% of 493 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 19.4%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 13.2%, Point & Click 12%, Funny 7.2%

  39. #39 Little Locked Rooms
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
    Dev: riolucci
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Investigation 13.5%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%

  40. #40 Turlock Holmes
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 917 reviews2024
    Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 20.4%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Visual Novel 8.1%

  41. #41 The Real Face of a VTuber
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 276 reviews2026
    Dev: 莉莉恩工作室Pub: WhisperGames
    Windows

    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%, Conversation 14.1%, Crime 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Point & Click 8.4%

  42. #42 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,770 reviews2023
    Dev: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Point & Click 20.5%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Comedy 9.4%

  43. #43 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Conversation 12.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 9.1%

  44. #44 Murder Is Game Over
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: HitherYon Games
    Windows

    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 22.1%, Point & Click 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Puzzle 9.2%

  45. #45 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,264 reviews2019
    Dev: Nupixo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 23.3%, Conversation 19.9%, Point & Click 17.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

  46. #46 Mohism: Battle of Words
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
    Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows

    Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

    Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Investigation 11.8%, Conversation 10.8%

  47. #47 Death Trick: Double Blind
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 269 reviews2024
    Dev: Misty Mountain StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 16.5%, Conversation 13.7%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.5%

  48. #48 A Case of Fraud
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 9.3%

  49. #49 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,223 reviews2015
    Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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

    Why similar: Detective 24%, Crime 21.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 8%

  50. #50 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
    Dev: Crisp App Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    🔍 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: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 19%, Exploration 10.1%, Family Friendly 7.1%

  51. #51 The Occult Detective
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 323 reviews2025
    Dev: Battlecry Studio
    Windows

    A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Mystery 10%

  52. #52 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 reviews2014
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

    Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Point & Click 7.8%

  53. #53 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
    68% 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 19.9%, Point & Click 15%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Funny 8.2%

  54. #54 Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: Birdy Interactive
    Windows

    A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Point & Click 16.4%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Comedy 8.7%

  55. #55 The Murder Hotel
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Wegenbartho Games
    Windows

    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 30.7%, Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

  56. #56 Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 570 reviews2023
    Dev: Videlectrix
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Join Dangeresque, 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 31.1%, Detective 25.6%, Comedy 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%, 2D 7.2%

  57. #57 Aviary Attorney
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
    Dev: Sketchy Logic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 35.5%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Comedy 12%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 7.9%

  58. #58 For Your Tranquility
    69% matchMixed68% of 190 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamesung Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

    Why similar: Detective 25%, Crime 20.1%, Point & Click 15.8%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%

  59. #59 Detective Dotson
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 34.3%, Investigation 16.9%, Funny 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 10.4%

  60. #60 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

    Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Point & Click 21.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 9%, Investigation 9%

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