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Games Like Detective of the Dead

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Investigation, Detective, Puzzle.

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You are a dead detective in the Mexican afterworld trying to find your killer. Undercover you prepare unique tacos to make suspects confess. Find clues and solve puzzles. Step into the shoes of your dog, Xolo, and do magical things. Save the Día de los Muertos.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2027
Developer: Actrio Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Beware of the Cartographer!
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tohu Bohu Games
    Windows

    Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?

    Why similar: Investigation 17.3%, Detective 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Mystery 8.7%

  2. #2 Deductopia
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 22%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Mystery 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

  3. #3 THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA
    95% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
    Dev: Gamesforgames
    Windows

    The last shawarma in town is gone. The owner is destroyed. The police have "real crimes". You work for seeds, and you just took the case.

    Why similar: Cooking 15.7%, Detective 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Investigation 9.5%, Cute 7.1%

  4. #4 Pack my LunchBox
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2026
    Dev: Owl's Howls
    Windows

    Pack my LunchBox is a cute and relaxing puzzle game where you assemble lunchboxes based on customer wishes. Read the cards, consider their likes and dislikes, and choose the perfect meal, drink, and snack. Meet all the conditions to clear the level!

    Why similar: Cooking 23.5%, Isometric 17.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.1%

  5. #5 Who Stole My Beard?
    94% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: Cleardot Games
    Windows · Mac

    Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and remember to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue.

    Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Dogs 16.2% ★, Investigation 12.5%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 7.8%

  6. #6 The Barker & Mustard Files
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Yes Yes Very Good Productions
    Windows

    A 2D/3D Mystery-Adventure Game set in a lavish hotel with a cast full of suspicious sweeties and dubious degenerates... and everyone has something to hide.

    Why similar: Dogs 28% ★, Detective 20.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Investigation 7.9%

  7. #7 The Wolf Is Dead
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fat Toad Games
    Windows · Linux

    The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Dialogue Heavy 19%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 7.7%

  8. #8 Hidden Dogs
    91% matchVery Positive99% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: Admiral Egg Games
    Windows

    Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 16 levels - all set in a charming English countryside village! Help Labby find his friends for a special mission in this cozy, hand-drawn hidden object adventure.

    Why similar: Dogs 26.3% ★, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Relaxing 7.1%

  9. #9 Train of Thought - Murder on the Silver Line ACADEMIC VERSION
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Thought DetectivesPub: Fachhochschule Salzburg GmbH
    Windows

    Explore, converse with passengers, solve handcrafted puzzles and connect clues on an interactive deduction board in this narrative-driven mystery adventure set aboard a luxury train line in 1925.

    Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Isometric 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8.8%

  10. #10 Death off the Cuff
    91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
    Windows

    No criminal has ever been a match for you, and everybody is looking forward to a description of your brilliant deductions. There is just one small problem. One tiny detail that makes it different this time. A mere trifle, really. This time you have no idea who did it.

    Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 8.2%

  11. #11 Thank You 4 Playing
    89% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Libragames
    Windows

    Gather information on social media in-game to take down every last boss in this deduction-based puzzle adventure game inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn. It's release day for the latest entry in a legendary action game series, and you need to beat it. Fun is secondary, victory is all.

    Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 20.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.1%

  12. #12 Restless
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: dags.
    Windows

    Restless is a detective-style, point-and-click game where you listen to real stories from real people to solve puzzles. Track down spirits, perform divinations, and restore grave sites to bring peace to a mysterious island, all while connecting more deeply with your fellow humans.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Mystery 18.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%

  13. #13 Lost and Hound
    88% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2022
    Dev: Daisy Ale Soundworks
    Windows

    Solve mysteries, find the lost, help people in trouble, track down criminals and save lives in this blind-accessible canine adventure! Meet Biscuit, the one-and-only doggo detective! User her superpowered hearing and scent tracking skills to make the world a better place than how you found it!

    Why similar: Dogs 31.9% ★, Detective 23%, Investigation 16.8%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Cute 4.5%

  14. #14 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Michelley Studio
    Windows

    The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

    Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Detective 19.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 9.2%, Relaxing 7.5%

  15. #15 Felon-E
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jumbo Mana
    Windows

    Felon-E is an investigation game where players must infiltrate a secret robot sect, interact vocally with NPCs to collect clues, and gain the trust of the robotic priest Colbert Metalcreux to solve the mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Mystery 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

  16. #16 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,557 reviews2026
    Dev: ぱるそに工房
    Windows

    「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!

    Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 6%

  17. #17 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
    Windows

    [Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

    Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

  18. #18 Turtle Soup World
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Xufan Studio
    Windows

    Turtle Soup World – lateral-thinking mystery game. Each chapter: one strange case. Explore, inspect, question NPCs, ask the host Yes/No/Both questions to find the truth. Works with local LLM or API.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Dialogue Heavy 16.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 10%

  19. #19 Black File
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Simurg Software and Games
    Windows

    Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.

    Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 20.8%, Isometric 13.6%, Mystery 12%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%

  20. #20 Maze of Thorns
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fire Maple Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore the mist-shrouded town of Rose Harbor in an atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure. Collect and use unusual items, unravel riddles, solve handcrafted puzzles, and follow the tangled clues behind a celebrated rose gardener’s mysterious disappearance.

    Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Detective 20.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 6.8%

  21. #21 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Star Fort Games
    Windows

    Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

  22. #22 Claim Denied!
    82% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: SunsixStudios
    Windows

    You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Dialogue Heavy 17.2%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 8.2%

  23. #23 L'Agence - The Hearts of Paris
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 1888 Studio
    Windows

    Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!

    Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.1%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

  24. #24 D.D.D. 災薬対策課
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: fug
    Windows

    『D.D.D. ― 災薬対策課 ―』は、2人プレイ専用の推理アドベンチャーゲームです。 ナノロボット医療が発達した近未来を舞台に、プレイヤーは特別組織〈D.D.D.〉に所属する二人の刑事となり、 違法ナノロボット《DisasterDrug》が関わる事件の真相を追います。 互いに異なる情報を持ち寄り、通話で協力しながら、事件の謎を解き明かしましょう。

    Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24%, Detective 19.1%, Mystery 17%, Investigation 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%

  25. #25 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    80% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: castergrams
    Windows · Mac

    Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.

    Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Investigation 27.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 12%, Casual 10.1%

  26. #26 Tearoom of Terror
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sundew Studios
    Windows

    Tearoom of Terror is a cozy-gothic narrative cooking mystery where you investigate the mysterious death of your estranged aunt in a tearoom filled with sinister patrons, unsettling secrets, and morally questionable requests.

    Why similar: Cooking 23.7%, Detective 18%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 7.9%

  27. #27 Chronique des Silencieux
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 37 reviews2024
    Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.

    Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Isometric 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 9.9%

  28. #28 Pasha Planet: Reborn
    79% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Scorpio Game CO., LTD.
    Windows · Mac

    “Pasha Planet: Reborn” is the debut game of Scorpio Game, a Taiwanese indie game development studio. Players will take on the role of Bobbie and clear stages of challenges to solve the final mystery!

    Why similar: Dogs 22.3% ★, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 17.5%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Puzzle 7.4%

  29. #29 The Adventures of Lily & Leo
    78% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: Cubidoo Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Discover the magical world of Lily and Leo and help them find their faithful companion Quattro in this captivating puzzle adventure. Set up a tripod, follow animal tracks, have clever conversations and much more to track down the missing dog.

    Why similar: Dogs 22.1% ★, Detective 21.9%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.4%

  30. #30 Death at Sycamore Hall
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.

    Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 15%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 7.3%

  31. #31 Clue: Murder By Death
    76% matchMixed67% of 20 reviews2026
    Dev: Cocodrolo Games
    Windows · Mac

    A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.

    Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.9%, Isometric 14.6%, Mystery 10.3%

  32. #32 Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse
    77% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: HitherYon Games
    Windows

    A new stand-alone murder mystery in the Murder Is Game Over series. Can you break the 150-year-old family curse before it claims another victim?

    Why similar: Dogs 20.5% ★, Detective 20.1%, Isometric 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Investigation 7.4%

  33. #33 Enigma of Fear
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,353 reviews2024
    Dev: Dumativa
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

    Why similar: Dogs 22.9% ★, Detective 20%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Isometric 11.3%

  34. #34 Ambroise Niflette & the Gleaned Bell
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Topotes Studio
    Windows

    In this stop-motion inspired adventure, play as detective Ambroise Niflette in the thrilling investigation of the search for the stolen bell in a mysterious village.

    Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 18.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Mystery 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%

  35. #35 探偵は月を見る
    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: YUUIRO
    Windows

    On the night of the full moon, a young man becomes assistant to his childhood friend, a detective. They take on guild quests, solve mysteries, and chase the phantom thief “Obrutale,” a figure both feared and admired. A mystery RPG full of story, battles, and secrets.

    Why similar: Cooking 30.8%, Detective 28.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Mystery 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.2%

  36. #36 I'M YOUR HOST
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Calligram Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

    Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Investigation 28.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 8%, Adventure 5.3%

  37. #37 Expelled!
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 254 reviews2025
    Dev: inkle Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Detective 15.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Mystery 9.9%

  38. #38 Embers Of Spiritflame
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Hytte
    Windows

    Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, you go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%

  39. #39 Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes
    73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Wamill
    Windows

    Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game.

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Dogs 18.1% ★, Investigation 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 9.1%

  40. #40 Emerald Valley
    73% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: JIMIJMI19Pub: JIMIJIMI19
    Windows

    This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Investigation 10.6%

  41. #41 I Herd Ewe
    72% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: 1 2 Many Humans
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It's time for the sheep to head home! Will you command your team of dogs to round them up in as few turns as possible? Or will the sheep outsmart you with their wooly ways? Make use of each dog's unique ability to get the sheep home as efficiently as possible in this cozy turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Dogs 37.1% ★, Family Friendly 10.7%, Isometric 8.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%

  42. #42 Mens Rea
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mens Rea DeveloperPub: Mens Rea Publisher
    Windows · Linux

    A completely open-dialog murder mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 21.2%, Isometric 15.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%

  43. #43 The Detective's Apprentice
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!

    Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%

  44. #44 The Last Slava
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dibidus Games
    Windows

    Become a trickster detective embarking on an Eastern European adventure full of spatial puzzles. Observe your relatives’ loops, sabotage them, and piece the story together at a grandiose feast. Solve a mystery while pranking your family!

    Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Detective 19.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 7.8%

  45. #45 The Mystery of Oak Island
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.

    Why similar: Investigation 23%, Detective 22.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Puzzle 8.7%

  46. #46 Wild East: The Straw Man
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: David Zacik
    Windows · Mac

    1993, just after Czechoslovakia split in two. Play as reporter Marek and investigate the death of a company director in name only. In Prague, journalist Eva pursues a case of her own. Explore locations, read documents, and uncover where their cases meet in a classic 2D point-and-click mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

  47. #47 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Escape Pod
    Windows

    Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.

    Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Mystery 9%

  48. #48 Voodoo Detective
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 377 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 22%, Investigation 17.3%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Mystery 10.9%

  49. #49 KILLA
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Black Tangerine
    Windows

    A Master murdered. A dying wish: "Kill La." Nine suspects. One killer. All named 「La」. Valhalla hunts the truth by diving into their memories — in a world beautiful and cruel as a doll. Which 「La」 pulled the strings?

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

  50. #50 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 22.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Investigation 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.4%

  51. #51 The Purple Peacock
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Casus AenigmaPub: Twins Creative Studio
    Windows

    The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players guide Virgil Russ, in a mysterious quest to find a rare and elusive stamp, the “Purple Peacock”.

    Why similar: Detective 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 8.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%

  52. #52 Almanac: Detective Agency
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bergamot Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?

    Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 20.4%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Choices Matter 7.4%

  53. #53 Cyber Traps & The Detective Squad
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alpha Studios
    Windows

    Set in a Brazilian school, it is a Point-and-Click game focused on solving puzzles and mysteries concerning the dangers of the digital environment. The plot features anthropomorphic characters inspired by Brazilian fauna, known as the 'Bando Detetive'.

    Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%

  54. #54 Death Trick: Double Blind
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 291 reviews2024
    Dev: Citreat StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 20%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  55. #55 The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga
    68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Nine Stories Tower Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Help Kobi the Dog to solve the secrets of his new house, find the Empress and return to his beloved Master with the help of mysterious Moon Mother. Immerse yourself in this whimsical adventure game with hand-painted backgrounds, quirky characters, light-hearted story and amazing music!

    Why similar: Dogs 41.1% ★, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Investigation 9.7%, Cute 8.1%, Colorful 6.3%

  56. #56 Already Recorded The Statement
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blue conia
    Windows

    Your statement is already on record. Search messages, social media, and your calendar for evidence. Defend your story, explain contradictions, or shift the blame. What you submit will change the investigation and the story.

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%

  57. #57 Alice's Night at the Mansion
    65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Madvox Games
    Windows

    Three eccentric ghosts have kidnapped Alice's dog, Dinah! Help Alice free her dog, solve the mysteries of Monster Mansion, and make the annual Monster Party a success in this hand-drawn, point-and-click-inspired comedy adventure!

    Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Family Friendly 9.6%

  58. #58 All Possible Suspects
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
    Windows

    A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

    Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 30.7%, Mystery 21.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 6%

  59. #59 Harold Rabbit - Finder of Lost Things
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Fasold Publishing
    Windows

    Harold Rabbit : Finder of Lost Things is a fully hand-drawn point & click game for all ages. Join Harold and his sidekick Maud on a quest to recover Harold's stolen trumpet!

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%

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