- #1 The Room VR: A Dark Matter
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,940 reviews2020
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.
Why similar: VR 30.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Lovecraftian 13.3%, Investigation 11.9%
- #2 The Beast of Stormy Forest
96% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Cobley Games
Windows
Time travel to the past as Detective Cobie Cromwell. Find clues and solve puzzles in this story rich, immersive, virtual reality escape room game. Game to be released in successive chapters, with four total planned.
Why similar: VR 26.7%, Detective 24.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 10.2%
- #3 Shadows on the Walls
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bowl of Tentacles
Windows
Shadows on the Walls is an immersive game of psychological horror, exploration and puzzles that takes place in the Crystal Palace Museum of London. Put yourself in the shoes of a security guard in charge of watching the new and mysterious exhibit of the museum known as the “Cursed Loot”.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Lovecraftian 17.2%, VR 16%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.9%
- #4 Oldest Golden Treasure
94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Vasil4N
Windows
Step into the role of a detective, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind your colleague’s disappearance. Travel through time, explore immersive worlds, and crack the mystery in this VR escape room adventure!
Why similar: VR 29.7%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 15.2%, Adventure 12%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #5 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 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 36.2%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 11.3%
- #6 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 879 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.7%, Detective 28.6%, Adventure 18.3%, Mystery 9%, Investigation 8.4%
- #7 HINGE VR
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 202 reviews2020
Dev: Arcadia
Windows
HINGE is a psychological horror VR adventure. You suddenly find yourself in an abandoned skyscraper, devoid of all your senses and memories. The laws of physics are distorted, and time has collapsed. The only way out is to step into the terrifying unknown and piece together the fragmented clues
Why similar: VR 21.3%, Lovecraftian 17.2%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 11.1%
- #8 Escape The Office VR
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Vitto RiazzoPub: Sole Proprietorship
Windows
In Escape the Office VR, you'll navigate through a series of challenging puzzles, cleverly hidden throughout the office, as you attempt to break out of the never-ending work nightmare. Interact with objects, uncover secrets, and outsmart your the boss in this immersive, mind-bending experience.
Why similar: VR 27%, Detective 21.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #9 Detective VR
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio CHIPO Y JUANPub: VRKiwi
Windows
Step into a thrilling narrative investigation in Virtual Reality! In DETECTIVE VR, you control time, collect crucial clues, and interview witnesses to unravel the plot.
Why similar: VR 28.3%, Detective 17.9%, Adventure 16%, Immersive 13.5% ★, Puzzle 12.1%
- #10 Neverout
91% matchMixed64% of 237 reviews2017
Dev: Gamedust
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Neverout is a 'Escape Room' game with quantum physic and reality bending. Packed with dozens of levels, difficult puzzles, eerie atmosphere and unreal immersion. Every action creates reaction. Nothing is certain, but one thing is known - every lock has a key. And in Neverout, the key - is YOU.
Why similar: VR 22.1%, Lovecraftian 18.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #11 Cold Start: The Callisto
90% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: GIB Games
Windows
A sci-fi VR exploratory puzzle game, The Callisto pushes the boundaries of VR with stunning visuals, dynamic puzzles, and a rich storyline that unfolds piece-by-piece through your own exploration.
Why similar: VR 23.7%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Immersive 9.7% ★
- #12 Goofy Dungeon
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sheyper
Windows
Goofy Dungeon is a short light-hearted puzzle game built from the ground up for VR. Explore, interact with objects and the environment, solve puzzles, complete your quest and earn your trophy!
Why similar: VR 27.3%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 9.6%
- #13 The House of Da Vinci VR
87% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows
As Leonardo's apprentice, you will solve puzzles, uncover inventions, and search for hidden objects in 16th-century Florence. Use a unique device to glimpse the past and unravel mysteries. Encounter war machines, intricate lockboxes, and immersive room escapes inspired by Da Vinci's genius.
Why similar: VR 19%, Detective 18.4%, Lovecraftian 13.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 10.1%
- #14 The Outer Islands
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 17%, Investigation 15.9%, Puzzle 11%
- #15 The Invisible Hours
88% matchVery Positive91% of 524 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Game Trust
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads.
Why similar: VR 36.9%, Adventure 26.4%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 17.8%
- #16 Hush: In Search Of Dominic Ward
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fish Games LLC
Windows
Hush: In Search of Dominic Ward is a co-op, room scale, virtual reality escape room experience. Take on the roles of Sam and their closest friend as they try to unravel the mystery of what has become of Dominic Ward (Sam's Uncle).
Why similar: VR 29.5%, Lovecraftian 26.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #17 Escape:The Nought
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SeeReal
Windows
Trapped in diverse themed rooms connected through a massive central hub, you must use your interactive skills and deductive reasoning to uncover hidden truths. A variety of puzzles await you. Piece together the clues and escape this bizarre space!
Why similar: VR 39.1%, Puzzle 17.9%, Adventure 16%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Mystery 12.4%
- #18 Tesseract - First Chapter
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Fractal Mind Studios
Windows
Journey into the world of Tesseract, a mind-bending VR puzzle adventure through a labyrinth of mysterious realms. Navigate perplexing shifts in gravity, travel through portals bridging dimensions, and activate ancient mechanisms that transform the environment around you.
Why similar: VR 37.7%, Adventure 20.3%, Puzzle 16%, Mystery 15.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #19 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
85% 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 28.4%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #20 Hidden Investigation 2: Homicide
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: BRAVEGIANT LTDPub: Silesia Games
Windows
In the world of puzzles and mystery, Sarah would have never expected to stumble into true love. Follow Sarah as she confronts incredible challenges in her latest adventure!
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Mystery 16.9%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 10.4%
- #21 Home Detective VR - Immersive Edition
83% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: David Addis
Windows
With hi-tech tools, and snarky comments from your holographic assistant Steve, it's up to you to explore the crime scenes, piece together the clues, and find the perpetrator!
Why similar: VR 24.6%, Detective 23.2%, Investigation 16.5%, Immersive 13.4% ★, Puzzle 8.7%
- #22 The Roottrees are Dead
79% 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%, Mystery 19.1%, Investigation 17.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 5.4%
- #23 EscapeVR: Trapped Above the Clouds
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: Five Mind Creations
Windows
You find yourself trapped above the clouds - in a mile high building which is still partly under construction! Can you escape? Explore the environment, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and find your way through a total of 3 large areas to -hopefully- escape the penthouse of this VR escape room game.
Why similar: VR 32.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Investigation 14.6%, Immersive 13.5% ★, Adventure 11.1%
- #24 FoldLoop
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keyhole Studio
Windows
FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Lovecraftian 20.2%, Mystery 16%, Investigation 14.1%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #25 Worlds Align: Beginning Collector's Edition
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: AMAXPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
The game worlds are in danger, and some of your favorite characters have come together to ask an outsider for help. That’s where you come in! Will you answer their call?
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Adventure 19.6%, Investigation 15.6%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 11.3%
- #26 A Night in Vanet Manor
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
Travel through a mysterious mansion in a short VR puzzle game. Manipulate gravity and see things from a different perspective to solve puzzles and find keys. See if you can escape from the sinister magic that warps Vanet Manor.
Why similar: VR 38.5%, Mystery 15%, Investigation 13.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Adventure 10.1%
- #27 Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: RVL Games
Windows
Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Lovecraftian 20.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #28 Nevrosa: Rescape
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GexagonVR
Windows
Nevrosa 2025 is a meticulously crafted VR puzzle/escape room game where players must solve numerous puzzles, battle mysterious creatures, and uncover a new Misty World.
Why similar: VR 22.1%, Lovecraftian 20.3%, Detective 16.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 10.2%
- #29 A Call From Under the House
77% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Party Crasher Studios
Windows · Mac
A short point-and-click Lovecraftian adventure game where the player must investigate a house suspected of cultish activity.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.7%, Detective 24.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Investigation 10.4%
- #30 Bridge to Another World: Cursed Clouds Collector's Edition
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A terrible curse has descended upon the heavenly island city of Celestis, and you’re its citizens’ only hope!
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 12.2%
- #31 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
78% 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 43.2%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #32 Al Sira
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lantern Studios
Windows
"Al Sira" is a narrative-driven puzzle game that lets you uncover the life, teachings, and actions of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Solve mysteries, explore key historical events, and piece together his remarkable legacy in this immersive and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Puzzle 14.3%, Adventure 10.6%
- #33 Egression
75% matchVery Positive95% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: Hyperquad Studio
Windows
You’re here for puzzles, and that’s what you’ll get. Step into a deluxe virtual escape room establishment. Challenge your mind with handcrafted puzzles designed exclusively for VR. Explore immersive environments and piece together the clues to escape!
Why similar: VR 33.2%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Adventure 9.5%
- #34 Dark City: International Intrigue Collector's Edition
76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
An urgent message brings a world-renowned detective to a New York City engulfed in flames, but the deadly infernos are just the beginning!
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Investigation 16.5%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 12%
- #35 Whispered Secrets: Morbid Obsession Collector's Edition
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Mystery 12.1%
- #36 The Ratline
72% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 22.5%, Mystery 16.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #37 Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition
76% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A small-town murder case hides a revelation that will shake the agency to its core!
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 19.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Puzzle 13.5%
- #38 Mr.Hack Jack: Robot Detective
74% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Donuts Co. Ltd.
Windows
A detective story set in a jazzy robot world. Solve mysterious robot crimes by solving puzzles and interacting with a bunch of funny yet fairly incompetent Police bots.
Why similar: VR 46%, Detective 26.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #39 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Hidden Object 12.4%
- #40 Life of Lon: Chapter 1
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Block Interval
Windows
Life of Lon is a science fantasy adventure game starring you as Lon. Your journey will take you to the stars, beneath an alien ocean, and through time. A beautiful and curious creature named Yep will accompany you on your travels- aiding you in unlocking the mysteries of Paracosma.
Why similar: VR 45.8%, Adventure 37.5%, Puzzle 16.6%
- #41 DESOLATIUM: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: SUPERLUMEN
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
Why similar: VR 22.3%, Detective 20%, Lovecraftian 19.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 8.7%
- #42 The Detective's Apprentice
73% 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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 11%
- #43 Detective Hindsight
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 8.4%
- #44 Escape Together: Secrets of the Professor
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TeNiTinyGames
Windows
Gather your best mystery solving friends or go in alone in this VR Escape Room game, that features both singleplayer and multiplayer with VR cross platform support. Can you uncover the secrets of the professor and escape?
Why similar: VR 27.3%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #45 The hidden game society
71% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: digital2 games
Windows
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 7.2%
- #46 Lust for Darkness VR: M Edition
71% matchMixed54% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Iron VRPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Enter the Yelvertons’ Victorian mansion and discover the eldritch reality of Lusst’ghaa - now in a more accessible Virtual Reality cut! Inspired by the works of Lovecraft and Zdzisław Beksiński, this psychological horror guides you through an intriguing plot filled with occult themes.
Why similar: VR 36.2%, Lovecraftian 21.4%, Adventure 18.9%, Violent 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #47 The Marsh Manor Mystery
71% matchNo user reviews2026
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 37.9%, Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 18.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #48 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
68% 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 28.8%, Mystery 22.4%, Investigation 19.8%, Adventure 15.7%, Puzzle 12.6%
- #49 Wrongly Accused
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 20.8%, Adventure 15.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 12.1%
- #50 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
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 33.5%, Investigation 21.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Mystery 18.2%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #51 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
70% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 45.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Investigation 7.8%
- #52 ANDERSON
69% matchMixed68% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: AJRPG
Windows
ANDERSON is a story-driven VR game inspired by classic point & click adventures. Experience a world of science and mystery, with the assistance of a peculiar simulated personality.
Why similar: VR 30.1%, Immersive 19.6% ★, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%
- #53 Charon's Staircase
69% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Violent 6.6%
- #54 The Occultist
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DALOARPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 20.2%, Lovecraftian 13.8%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #55 Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
66% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Adventure 17%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Hidden Object 13.8%
- #56 GreenGrass
66% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Spring86 Limited
Windows
A short, immersive VR experience inspired by sixth-generation console aesthetics. Explore a stylized forest over three surreal days. Walk, watch, and rest. Built for performance and atmosphere, GreenGrass is a compact journey with a long echo.
Why similar: VR 41.2%, Immersive 26.4% ★, Adventure 22%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #57 Death at Sycamore Hall
68% 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 34.5%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 18.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Adventure 6.6%
- #58 White Day VR: The Courage Test
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: SONNORI CorpPub: PQube
Windows
The Notorious cult-classic Korean horror White Day returns with a unique VR experience! Step into the eerie darkness of classroom 1-1 and earn your place in the Occult Club by braving the horrors within. Will you survive the courage test?
Why similar: VR 32.9%, Immersive 20.2% ★, Mystery 10.8%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Adventure 8.4%
- #59 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
65% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #60 Detectives United: Vengeance from the Past Collector's Edition
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Games ARPub: Big Fish Games
Windows · Mac
Can your all-star detective team crack the case in time?
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Adventure 17.6%, Investigation 15.7%, Hidden Object 14%, Mystery 13.5%