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Games Like Detective Penguin

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Point & Click.

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Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 50 reviews
Released: 2025-04-15
Developer: That Other Fish
Publisher: That Fish
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% 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!

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  2. #2 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    96% 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 28.1%, Noir 22.4%, Investigation 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%, Cute 6.8%

  3. #3 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
    96% 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 24.7%, Investigation 18.1%, Comedy 13.3%, Funny 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%

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    95% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2025
    Dev: beyondthosehills
    Windows

    Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.

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  5. #5 Nine Noir Lives
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 151 reviews2022
    Dev: Silvernode Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Noir 29.9%, Detective 22.8%, Comedy 11.8%, Cartoony 9.8%, Funny 9.3%

  6. #6 Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
    94% 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.

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    93% 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.

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  8. #8 Detective Grimoire
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 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!

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  9. #9 Voodoo Detective
    91% 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.

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  10. #10 Tangle Tower
    90% 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?

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  11. #11 DOOMED Detective Game
    91% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Azikton Studio
    Windows

    Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...

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  12. #12 Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,041 reviews2022
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  13. #13 The Case of the Golden Idol
    88% 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.

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  14. #14 The Darkside Detective
    89% 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.

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  15. #15 The Case of the Worst Day Ever
    87% matchVery Positive98% of 57 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.

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  16. #16 Unforeseen Incidents
    86% 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.

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    85% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Dev: Cave Monsters
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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  24. #24 Inspector Waffles
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    80% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

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    Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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  28. #28 The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,838 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,490 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  31. #31 Aviary Attorney
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,252 reviews2015
    Dev: Sketchy Logic
    Windows · Mac
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    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: Birdy Interactive
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive82% of 360 reviews2024
    Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows

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  34. #34 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
    Dev: Mografi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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  35. #35 Doki Doki AI Interrogation
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 502 reviews2024
    Dev: YAMADA
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive96% of 420 reviews2024
    Dev: Callum Page
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

    Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Conspiracy 31.5%, Investigation 28.6%, Casual 3.6%, Adventure 2.7%

  37. #37 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
    77% 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!

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  38. #38 A Case of the Crabs: Rehash
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2020
    Dev: Pinhead Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Investigation 21.2%, Detective 13.7%, Cinematic 12.7%, Comedy 6.9%

  39. #39 Interrogation Simulator
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
    Windows · Linux

    Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

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    72% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024
    Dev: Vergiu
    Windows

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  41. #41 Detective Gallo
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2018
    Dev: Footprints Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: lemorion_1224
    Windows

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  43. #43 Crime O'Clock
    73% matchMixed69% of 493 reviews2023
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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    71% matchVery Positive80% of 917 reviews2024
    Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  45. #45 Detective Ridelle
    70% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2024
    Dev: PuzzLab
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,003 reviews2016
    Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Miyagi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  47. #47 Detective Worden
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
    Windows · Mac

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  48. #48 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 414 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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  49. #49 Mind Diver
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 307 reviews2025
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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,237 reviews2022
    Dev: COWCAT
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  51. #51 Methods: The Detective Competition
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 693 reviews2020
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    One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

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  52. #52 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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  53. #53 Bouncemasters
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    Dev: PlaygendaryPub: JoyBits Ltd.
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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 137 reviews2020
    Dev: Radical Forge
    Windows · Mac

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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

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  56. #56 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,770 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 570 reviews2023
    Dev: Videlectrix
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
    Dev: Crisp App Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!

    Why similar: Noir 35.7%, Detective 27.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Dark 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.8%

  59. #59 FAKEBOOK
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 732 reviews2024
    Dev: banjihagames
    Windows · Mac

    Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

    Why similar: Investigation 25.5%, Dark Humor 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Detective 13.7%, Dark 7.9%

  60. #60 Methods: The Canada Files
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 330 reviews2026
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

    Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Detective 20.7%, Dark Humor 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Cartoony 10.4%

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