- #1 Quern - Undying Thoughts
97% matchVery Positive91% of 4,096 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Point & Click 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same development team, offering a remarkably similar blend of atmospheric first-person exploration and intricate logic puzzles.
- #2 Riven
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,889 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 10.7%, Emotional 9.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in first-person puzzle-adventure design that shares Dimhaven's emphasis on isolated exploration and environmental deduction.
- #3 Call of the Sea
96% matchVery Positive88% of 6,422 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 11.7%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares Dimhaven's first-person perspective, tropical/isolated aesthetic, and story-driven environmental puzzles.
- #4 Firmament
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,645 reviews2023
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.4%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Another atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure from the creators of Myst that emphasizes tactile mechanics and immersive exploration.
- #5 Myst
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,211 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Exploration 16.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Point & Click 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational puzzle-adventure experience that shares Dimhaven's signature style of solitary island exploration and cryptic machinery.
- #6 The Painscreek Killings
94% matchVery Positive91% of 6,420 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on investigative detective work and open-ended exploration just like Dimhaven's mystery elements.
- #7 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
92% matchVery Positive92% of 3,334 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a rich, atmospheric narrative-driven mystery steeped in dark folklore and clever puzzle elements.
- #8 Obduction
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,996 reviews2016
Dev: Cyan, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 13.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Surreal 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by Cyan, this modern first-person puzzle adventure matches Dimhaven's immersive world-building and challenging mechanical puzzles.
- #9 Call of the Elder Gods
91% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2026
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Why similar: Investigation 15.9%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a first-person narrative puzzle experience with a similar mysterious, dark atmosphere.
- #10 Mind Diver
90% matchVery Positive95% of 383 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 11%, Emotional 10.3%, Thriller 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person investigation, psychological mystery, and puzzle mechanics similar to Dimhaven's detective themes.
- #11 Draugen
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,142 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 10%, Emotional 9%, Investigation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven first-person mystery game that mirrors Dimhaven's focus on atmospheric storytelling and remote exploration.
- #12 Mystery of the Malign
89% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 19.9%, Investigation 19.9%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-heavy mystery that mirrors Dimhaven's blend of exploration and cryptic storytelling.
- #13 Return of the Obra Dinn
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,293 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in first-person deduction and investigative mystery that appeals to players who love piecing together complex stories.
- #14 The Witness
89% matchVery Positive84% of 21,430 reviews2016
Dev: Thekla, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.5%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, First-Person 14.2%, Exploration 13.6%, Mystery 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant first-person puzzle exploration game that tests your observational skills in an isolated setting.
- #15 The Case of the Golden Idol
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,013 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 10.6%, Thriller 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers cerebral detective puzzles and a deep overarching mystery that will satisfy Dimhaven's fans of investigation.
- #16 The Sojourn
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 229 reviews2020
Dev: Shifting TidesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Surreal 10.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, First-Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous first-person puzzle game that emphasizes philosophical exploration and environmental challenges.
- #17 The Last Case of John Morley
85% matchVery Positive82% of 337 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, First-Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective adventure focusing on exploration, puzzle-solving, and a noir mystery vibe.
- #18 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
84% matchVery Positive94% of 3,287 reviews2024
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.1%, Mystery 21.3%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply cerebral puzzle game wrapped in a rich, surreal, and mysterious narrative framework.
- #19 Lake Ridden
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Puzzle 21.4%, Adventure 17.8%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative puzzle-adventure game with a strong atmospheric focus and a deep hidden mystery to uncover.
- #20 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
83% matchVery Positive97% of 606 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Mystery 19.9%, Detective 18.3%, Point & Click 17.9%, Investigation 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure game featuring puzzles and story-driven exploration.
- #21 Discolored
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 701 reviews2019
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Point & Click 11%, Surreal 9.3%, Mystery 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal first-person puzzle game that relies on atmospheric exploration and color-based logic.
- #22 Syberia: The World Before
82% matchVery Positive90% of 5,060 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Point & Click 12.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Emotional 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A rich narrative adventure filled with intricate puzzles, exploration, and a compelling atmospheric mystery.
- #23 Intruder In Antiquonia
82% matchVery Positive90% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure with engaging puzzles and a compelling central mystery.
- #24 Deep Beyond
81% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Avix Games
Windows
Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Investigation 10.5%, Emotional 9.7%, Thriller 9.2%, Mystery 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative exploration game with puzzles and a strong atmospheric first-person presentation.
- #25 The Signifier Director's Cut
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 350 reviews2020
Dev: PlaymestudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.
Why similar: Investigation 14.3%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Emotional 11.2%, Thriller 11.1%, Surreal 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy psychological mystery thriller that shares Dimhaven's focus on unraveling complicated truths.
- #26 The Wild Case
80% matchVery Positive86% of 257 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Point & Click 13.4%, Investigation 10.8%, Thriller 8.7%, Mystery 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective puzzle adventure set in a mysterious, isolated region with atmospheric storytelling.
- #27 Once Alive
78% matchVery Positive84% of 497 reviews2024
Dev: Cem Boray YıldırımPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric walking simulator with narrative mystery elements that match Dimhaven's moody exploration.
- #28 The Almost Gone
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,229 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Volcano
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Why similar: Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Investigation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A moody puzzle adventure about exploring miniature dioramas to uncover a poignant mystery.
- #29 The Cursed Forest
79% matchVery Positive89% of 893 reviews2019
Dev: KPy3OPub: Grable Team
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Dark Humor 16.9%, Surreal 10.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A spooky atmospheric exploration game focusing on uncovering secrets in a dense, isolated wilderness.
- #30 Portrait of a Torn
77% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: Firenut Games
Windows
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 10.5%, Emotional 9.7%, First-Person 8.2%
- #31 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
76% matchVery Positive81% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 9.6%, Dark Humor 9.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #32 The Search
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,384 reviews2017
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, Surreal 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration and puzzle game that emphasizes quiet discovery and surreal environments.
- #33 Who is Abby
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: CyberFlux GamesPub: Rate My Funeral
Windows
Search for your missing sister in this stunning first-person adventure. A thrilling story where you unravel a mystery through exploration and puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Dark Humor 18.8%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #34 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,557 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Emotional 9.9%
- #35 The Wild Eternal
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, First-Person 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #36 The End of the Sun
73% matchVery Positive97% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 8.6%
- #37 Through The Fragmentation
75% matchVery Positive97% of 238 reviews2021
Dev: Máté PribelszkyPub: Crow Bar
Windows
Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.
Why similar: Mystery 19.4%, Investigation 16%, First-Person 14.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #38 The House of Da Vinci
74% matchVery Positive86% of 7,340 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Mystery 19.6%, Point & Click 16.9%, Detective 13.1%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 9.2%
- #39 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,386 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Thriller 7.5%
- #40 There The Light
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2019
Dev: CasualBebop
Windows · Mac
Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Emotional 12.8%, Investigation 11.9%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #41 OPUS: Prism Peak
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,239 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Emotional 16%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #42 Chroma Zero
70% matchVery Positive96% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Surreal 8.6%
- #43 The Eyes of Ara
73% matchVery Positive82% of 854 reviews2016
Dev: 100 Stones Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Investigation 17.6%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, First-Person 8.7%
- #44 Ghost on the Shore
72% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Emotional 12.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Exploration 8.7%
- #45 The Corruption Within
71% matchVery Positive94% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Thriller 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #46 The Bird of the North
69% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Uvost
Windows
In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Mystery 14%, Investigation 13.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #47 Memorrha
73% matchMixed65% of 153 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 12.1%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 8.9%
- #48 Syberia - Remastered
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 882 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Point & Click 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Investigation 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #49 Whitehaven
72% matchMixed60% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Thriller 16.3%, Dark 12.7%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #50 Open Roads
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 362 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Detective 17.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Emotional 8.8%
- #51 Strange Horticulture
67% matchVery Positive94% of 16,173 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.3%, Dark 8.1%
- #52 Phoenix Springs
68% matchVery Positive88% of 277 reviews2024
Dev: Calligram Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #53 Haven Moon
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 699 reviews2016
Dev: Francois Roussel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.
Why similar: Investigation 16.2%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #54 Virginia
70% matchMixed64% of 3,388 reviews2016
Dev: Variable StatePub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Thriller 9.2%
- #55 A Void Hope
68% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.
Why similar: Retro 17.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Dark 12.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #56 DARKLIGHT
68% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Puzzle 24.2%, Mystery 18.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #57 The Crimson Maid
65% matchVery Positive88% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: GrimTalinPub: Wales Interactive
Windows
A marriage between first person exploration and visual novel, blessed with a sprinkle of puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in a period drama that intertwines romance with murder mystery, as a young cleric who must resist or give in to the charms of a strikingly beautiful maid.
Why similar: Mystery 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Emotional 12%, Thriller 11.9%, Investigation 11.8%
- #58 CLeM
66% matchVery Positive91% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Detective 15.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Emotional 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #59 Unforeseen Incidents
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,075 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 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.
Why similar: Dark Humor 17.1%, Detective 16.4%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #60 Connected Clue
65% matchVery Positive87% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 9.4%
