- #1 Deductopia
96% matchNo user reviews
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 22.1%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Mystery 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #2 Beware of the Cartographer!
96% 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 17.8%, Detective 17.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Mystery 8.9%
- #3 Pack my LunchBox
95% matchPositive85% of 48 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 23.6%, Isometric 17.5%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Puzzle 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #4 Who Stole My Beard?
94% matchPositive93% of 29 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 16.1% ★, Investigation 12.5%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #5 The Wolf Is Dead
94% 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 13.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #6 Enigma of Fear
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,249 reviews2024
Dev: Dumativa
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 36.5% ★, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Isometric 9.3%
- #7 Hidden Dogs
92% 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 26.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #8 Lost and Hound
91% 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 48% ★, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Cute 3.4%
- #9 I Herd Ewe
91% 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 39.9% ★, Family Friendly 11%, Isometric 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #10 Restless
90% 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%
- #11 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
89% 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 23.4%, Detective 19.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #12 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,381 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 38.6%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 5.9%
- #13 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
89% 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 26.1%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #14 Finch & Archie
87% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: Octarine Arts
Windows
An episodic co-op noir murder mystery. Play as one half of a crime-fighting duo: the detective Jack Finch and his police dog, Archie. Use your deduction skills and sense of smell to find evidence, interrogate suspects, and catch the culprit in a gritty story set in the Great Depression.
Why similar: Dogs 29.7% ★, Investigation 17.6%, Detective 16%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Mystery 10.9%
- #15 The Marsh Manor Mystery
86% 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 10.2%
- #16 Tearoom of Terror
86% 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 23.8%, Detective 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 7.9%
- #17 Pasha Planet: Reborn
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 22.1% ★, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 17.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #18 Chronique des Silencieux
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 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 16.4%, Isometric 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 9.9%
- #19 Death at Sycamore Hall
84% 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 26%, Mystery 15%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #20 THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA
83% matchNo user reviews
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 18.1%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 11%, Cute 8.2%, Casual 7.5%
- #21 Embers Of Spiritflame
82% 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 14.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
- #22 Emerald Valley
82% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.7%, Investigation 10.6%
- #23 I'M YOUR HOST
81% 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 38.6%, Investigation 28.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 7.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #24 Mohism: Battle of Words
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 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 26.2%, Dialogue Heavy 21.1%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #25 Mens Rea
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mens Rea DeveloperPub: Mens Rea Publisher
Windows · Linux
A completely open-dialog murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 21.3%, Isometric 15.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%
- #26 The Detective's Apprentice
79% 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 26.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%
- #27 The Last Slava
79% 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 24%, Detective 19.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 7.7%
- #28 The Mystery of Oak Island
78% 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 23.1%, Detective 22.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #29 Wild East: The Straw Man
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Zacik
Windows · Mac
A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #30 Voodoo Detective
77% matchVery Positive95% of 376 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 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Mystery 11%
- #31 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
77% 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 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 9%
- #32 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
76% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 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 14%, Investigation 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #33 Cyber Traps & The Detective Squad
76% 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 8.8%
- #34 Almanac: Detective Agency
75% 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 7.5%
- #35 The Purple Peacock
75% 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 12.4%, Mystery 8.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #36 The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga
74% 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 40.9% ★, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Investigation 9.8%, Cute 8.2%, Colorful 6.3%
- #37 All Possible Suspects
73% 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 30.8%, Mystery 21.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 6%
- #38 Alice's Night at the Mansion
72% 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%, Mystery 13.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Family Friendly 9.6%
- #39 Harold Rabbit - Finder of Lost Things
73% 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 13.6%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 9%
- #40 Detective Grimoire
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #41 Detective Montgomery Fox: The Case of Diamond Necklace
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Case of the Diamond Necklace calls a famous city detective, Montgomery Fox, to the countryside to solve the mystery in this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure Game: search locations, solve puzzles and find the stolen necklace!
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #42 Black File
71% 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 28.6%, Investigation 22.1%, Isometric 14.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%
- #43 Harold Rabbit 2: The Case of the Pastry Pirate
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Fasold Publishing
Windows
A fully hand-drawn adventure game about the rabbit detective Harold and his sidekick, the bumblebee Maud. Join Harold and Maud on a new and exciting case, the case of the pastry pirate!
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Puzzle 9.7%, Cute 6.6%
- #44 Detective Boto: Belle Memoir
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludus Studio
Windows
A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #45 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Mystery 11.9%, Funny 8.6%
- #46 BABKA-TERROR
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ST Sinovar
Windows
You are a real estate agent whose job is to determine which elderly woman is an ordinary seller and which one is a scammer granny.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 22.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #47 Mini Star Imposters
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Star Imposters is a game where you have to find and kill all 4 Imposters hiding among 16 others within the time limit. Use your intuition, memory, and luck to find and kill the 4 Imposters.
Why similar: Investigation 28%, Detective 26.1%, Cute 11.9%, Casual 10.8%, Colorful 8.8%
- #48 Lovely Plains
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kmlgamesPub: Buildhouse Media
Windows
Embark on a wholesome adventure through the lively town of Lovely Plains. You'll find all kinds of oddball characters that need your help. Practice your helpfulness, puzzle- and mystery-solving abilities, and enjoy your time in town.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.3%, Detective 19.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Cute 9.1%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #49 The Case of the Worst Day Ever
68% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Hero Game Co LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 13.2%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #50 The Barker & Mustard Files
69% 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 31% ★, Detective 22.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 8.8%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #51 Unorthodox Rules
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Merrick Games
Windows
A mystery-comedy deduction adventure inspired by Ace Attorney and Liar Game. Investigate clues, expose contradictions, and survive deadly rule-based games by turning unfair rules against your opponents.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 18.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 7.8%
- #52 Just in Crime
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Gomet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Just in Crime is a detective video game in which you play a detective dog and a wizard cat. With a twist; you are able to travel back in time and examine the crime scene a few seconds before it happened.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%
- #53 Dance Dance Detective
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Funny 8.8%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%
- #54 Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,092 reviews2022
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 20%, Mystery 15%, Funny 10.5%, Cute 8.9%
- #55 The Mermaid Mask
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,528 reviews2026
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #56 L'Agence - The Hearts of Paris
67% 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 20.5%, Detective 20.4%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #57 Claim Denied!
66% 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 29.2%, Dialogue Heavy 18.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #58 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Detective 21.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%
- #59 GRIDBUSTERS
66% matchNo user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Jion Interactive
Windows
A logic deduction game. Read the grid. Deduce, don't guess. Bust the case.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 22.4%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Relaxing 8.7%, Puzzle 8.4%