60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Investigation, Mystery, Point & Click.
A text-driven noir murder mystery where you literally read the room. Search for clues in the text, photograph evidence, and interrogate suspects to solve the murder of fashion icon Margot Voss.
Black File
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.
The Big Hollow: 1982
Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.
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 26.2%, Investigation 19.5%, Noir 13.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 10.3%
Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Point & Click 12.4%, Comic Book 9.2%
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 8.2%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 14.9%, Noir 13.8%, Comic Book 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
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 27.4%, Investigation 21.4%, Noir 17.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Point & Click 8.9%
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Investigation 25%, Noir 13.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 7.8%
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 33.6%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 6.1%
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Investigation 16.7%, Noir 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Text-Based 8.8%
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Adventure 3.5%
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 17.1%, Noir 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Mystery 9.8%
A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Mystery 8.9%
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 12.6%, Text-Based 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%
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: Investigation 17.4%, Detective 16.4%, Noir 16%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 12%, Noir 9.6%, Point & Click 9.1%
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 11.5%, LGBTQ+ 10%, Point & Click 7.6%
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 18.5%, Noir 15.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Comic Book 10.4%, Mystery 8.7%
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 31.3%, Investigation 21.1%, Noir 16%, Mystery 9%, Point & Click 8.8%
Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Point & Click 8.5%
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Noir 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Point & Click 9.8%
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 21.2%, Noir 19.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 8%
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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 12%, Dialogue Heavy 5.1%
Enter the burned crime scene and restore 8 cases from the past. The crime scene photos and records have been charred black, but as a cold case investigator, your deduction and forensic skills can reveal what happened. Search by keyword, reconstruct the sequence of events, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Text-Based 13.5%, Point & Click 13%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Noir 14.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 10.2%
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Noir 21.7%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 7.6%, Point & Click 7.3%
A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Noir 20.3%, Investigation 20.2%, Point & Click 10.5%, Comic Book 8.9%
A supernatural mystery where perspective informs reality. Guide agents from the Eventide Agency through paranormal investigations across a neon-soaked cityscape. Explore, collect clues, and interpret the evidence to uncover the facts of each case and expose a deeper truth.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 18.3%, Noir 17.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%
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 28.8%, Noir 17.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 6.9%
A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 18.8%, Noir 14.5%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 10.8%
As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%
A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Text-Based 4%
Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre and investigate the murder of a controversial country priest in this gripping historical detective thriller.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Noir 15.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Point & Click 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 23.5%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 6.4%
A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Investigation 27.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 14%, Story Rich 5.5%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17.2%, Noir 16.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 10%
When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Noir 14.8%, Text-Based 11.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%
Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 13.8%, Noir 10.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%
Take the night shift as a judge in Meridian. Examine evidence, manage pressure, issue reasoned rulings, and create precedents that reshape the cases—and consequences—still to come.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 26.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Noir 9.4%
What happens when a video game character is self-aware? Cadulium is a mystery science fiction adventure video game.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Noir 15.2%, Investigation 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Mystery 11.1%
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 31.4%, Point & Click 15.1%, Text-Based 8.7%, Mystery 6.7%
Step into the role of a judge and decide the fate of every case. Listen to witnesses, examine evidence, uncover contradictions, and deliver verdicts that will change lives. Every decision matters in this tense courtroom simulation full of twists.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 20.4%, Noir 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Mystery 11.8%
[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 29.2%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Text-Based 9.9%
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 19%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 13%
A short literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Text-Based 15.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 11.9%
The Cold Cases: Remembering Jory is a story rich, investigative mystery game where your only tools are your contacts and the people you can find and get to talk to you. Read through old internet archives, pick out what is important, and solve the mystery of the 10 year old cold case.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Text-Based 10.4%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 22.4%, Noir 21.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 23.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 9.1%
Need more stress in your life? Meet Laura Silver, a paranoid and insomniac detective tasked with researching Slavic mythology. Do you know anything about the Vodnik? Neither does she. Unfortunately, her incompetence won't be your biggest problem in Czechoslovakia.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Noir 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Comic Book 10.8%
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 23.6%, Noir 22.1%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 4.3%
Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom.
Why similar: Noir 19.8%, Detective 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Comic Book 9.5%
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 23.7%, Investigation 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Text-Based 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Investigation 21.7%, Point & Click 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Comic Book 10%
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 24%, Noir 19.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%
To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Noir 20.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Point & Click 10.7%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 25.1%, Noir 15.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.9%
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
Experience a race against time written by a former forensic investigation expert. As detective JACK, you are the last hope to rescue the US President's kidnapped daughter. With only 1% battery left on her phone, use authentic detective techniques to find her before the screen goes black.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Noir 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Text-Based 13.4%, Investigation 9.9%
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 32.9%, Noir 15.7%, Point & Click 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Investigation 9.8%
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Noir 25.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 4.9%
