- #1 A Town Called Happenstance
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sole Rebel Soul
Windows
Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Point & Click 12.1%, Conspiracy 10.9% ★, Cartoon 8.9%
- #2 Wild East: The Straw Man
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Zacik
Windows · Mac
A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Conspiracy 13% ★, Point & Click 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%
- #3 City of Voices
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Conspiracy 20.9% ★, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 9.7%
- #4 The Mystery of Oak Island
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
Windows · Mac · Linux
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
- #5 Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries
94% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Outsider Games
Windows · Linux
In 1921, young French artist Jennifer Chevalier becomes embroiled in death, espionage and revolution, assisted by the ghost of Oscar Wilde. A hand-drawn Point & Click adventure with a unique comic book inventory design.
Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Comic Book 13%, Point & Click 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #6 The Honeypot Murders
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernormal Games
Windows
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Conspiracy 18% ★, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%
- #7 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
93% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Conspiracy 10.4% ★, Investigation 8.4%
- #8 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
92% matchMixed69% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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 15.1%, Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Comic Book 14.3%, Investigation 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%
- #9 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
91% matchMixed56% of 344 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Conspiracy 12.3% ★, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%
- #10 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Detective 15%, Investigation 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Point & Click 9.9%
- #11 The Big Hollow: 1982
90% matchPositive80% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
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 24.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Comic Book 13.8%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 6.7%
- #12 Beware of the Cartographer!
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tohu Bohu Games
Windows
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Point & Click 12.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #13 The Purple Peacock
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Casus AenigmaPub: Twins Creative Studio
Windows
The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players guide Virgil Russ, in a mysterious quest to find a rare and elusive stamp, the “Purple Peacock”.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Conspiracy 16.4% ★, Detective 13%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Investigation 9.4%
- #14 Dynasty Detective
88% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: COSDOTS
Windows
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Conspiracy 16.1% ★, Investigation 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%
- #15 Deep Focus
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
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 26.8%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 13.4%, Cartoony 7.5%
- #16 Unforeseen Incidents
87% matchVery Positive87% of 1,070 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: Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Comic Book 13.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Detective 11.7%, Mystery 9.2%
- #17 Voodoo Detective
86% matchVery Positive95% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Mystery 9.5%
- #18 Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
The classic award winning adventure returns in glorious 4K with fully remastered audio. Step into the shoes of intrepid tourist George Stobbart and sharp-witted journalist Nico Collard as they unravel a deadly Mayan conspiracy steeped in ancient artifacts and dark magic.
Why similar: Investigation 15.6%, Detective 13.7%, Conspiracy 11.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%
- #19 Trust No One
84% matchMixed61% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Triomatica Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.
Why similar: Detective 16%, Conspiracy 15.9% ★, Investigation 12.6%, Point & Click 11%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%
- #20 I'M YOUR HOST
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Calligram Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #21 Chronique des Silencieux
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Investigation 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%, Point & Click 9.9%
- #22 Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows
Embark on a thrilling point-and-click road adventure across Europe. Travel through mesmerizing locations, solve puzzles and survive chilling threats while following the legendary Amber Road. Will you have the wits to uncover the mystery behind the enigmatic artifact – the Sun stone?
Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Investigation 17.9%, Detective 17%, Conspiracy 8.2% ★, Story Rich 7.9%
- #23 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 759 reviews2026
Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
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: Conspiracy 21.5% ★, Detective 16.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 10.2%, Mystery 9.1%
- #24 Grayton the Detective
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incidental Minds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grayton the Detective is a narrative adventure game about a homeless man who once lived in wealth and comfort, now showers with a kettle, and solves petty mysteries on the streets of Cleveland. However, with the disappearance of mysterious Golden Spoon, everything may change.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11%, Cartoony 6.9%
- #25 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
82% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Iskonsko Studio
Windows · Linux
Explore mid 20th century Europe as an ex-OSS operative using quick wits, problem solving abilities and gritty charm to duck and weave his way between cultists, crazy Frenchmen and dangerous killers! Based on point & click classics, Trouble Hunter Chronicles revitalizes the genre for the modern era.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.6% ★, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 10%
- #26 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
81% 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 23.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #27 The Detective's Apprentice
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 6.9%
- #28 Reversion - The Return (Last Chapter)
79% matchVery Positive86% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: 3f Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this final chapter of the Reversion series, you must join the Resistance to defeat the evil Sergio. Buenos Aires is in ruins, but you have a chance to reverse history. Will you have what it takes to save your city before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Cartoon 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #29 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Conspiracy 10.1% ★
- #30 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
78% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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 17.8%, Comic Book 16.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Mystery 9%
- #31 Emerald Valley
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: JIMIJMI19Pub: JIMIJIMI19
Windows
This is a single-player puzzle game. You are a tourist visiting Emerald Valley, but a sudden landslide traps you and the other visitors. Explore the environment, collect items, talk to fellow tourists, and piece together the truth to discover why you can’t leave—and lead everyone to safety.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
- #32 Frieda is Changing
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mucks! Games
Windows · Mac
A fun-horror point & click adventure following Frieda, a 14-year-old girl, determined to uncover the mystery of her sister's disappearance. Explore an expansive village, solve puzzles, unlock memories, and discover monsters where you least expect them.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Comic Book 14.7%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
- #33 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 26.3%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #34 Mutropolis
77% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2021
Dev: Pirita StudioPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Point & Click 17%, Mystery 14.6%, Cartoony 8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
- #35 The Silver Crow
74% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Dreamagination
Windows · Mac
Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Conspiracy 17.2% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 8.7%
- #36 Black File
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simurg Software and Games
Windows
Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Conspiracy 11% ★
- #37 Petko and the Black Island
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
A classical 2D point & click adventure taking place on the eve of a tropical zombie apocalypse! Join world traveler Petko in this crazy adventure full of quirky characters and challenging puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.2%, Comic Book 17.9%, Cartoon 13.8%, Detective 13.2%, Cartoony 10.4%
- #38 Hank Shaw: Animal Investigator
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Exit 73 Games
Windows
When a pet goes missing, Hank Shaw's the detective to turn to. But when there's been a breakout at the zoo? You're going to need to do more than chat with low down dirty rats and stool pigeons. Call in every favor you got and get your hands dirty as you sniff out clues. It's up to you gumshoe!
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Cartoon 12.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
- #39 The Stepfather Remake
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Mideas Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic point-and-click adventure full of mystery, humor, and clumsy mobsters. Solve puzzles, talk to quirky characters, and uncover the truth in this fully remastered detective story!
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Conspiracy 15.4% ★, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 9%
- #40 What Was Found at Ravenhill
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Mystery 12.4%
- #41 Deductopia
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #42 Sticker Detective: By the Book
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Emily Okon
Windows
Sticker Detective: By the Book is a point'n'click investigation game, where you solve mysteries using stickers. Join the famed Sticker Detective, Laura, as she explores the town of Green Wood, where a puzzling death took place.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Comic Book 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 7.7%
- #43 Elroy and the Aliens
70% matchVery Positive97% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: Motiviti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #44 SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure
70% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Pixlab LTD
Windows · Mac
Join Leo Parker in 1917 China to unravel a mystery tied to a lost Ming empress. Part puzzle, part adventure, part graphic novel, Silk features hand-drawn art, rich storytelling, 50+ puzzles, and an intuitive hint system.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 13.1%, Comic Book 12.6%, Point & Click 12.1%, Detective 9.9%, Mystery 9.9%
- #45 The Rise of the Golden Idol
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,120 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.9% ★, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 5.4%
- #46 Paws of Coal
71% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Gamechuck
Windows
The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #47 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
71% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Apexchimps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Investigation 17.1%, Point & Click 15.1%, Comic Book 14.1%, Cartoony 8.3%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
73% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.3%
- #49 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Escape Pod
Windows
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 14.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.5%
- #50 The Ratline
67% matchVery Positive83% of 331 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 27.8%, Investigation 21.9%, Conspiracy 17% ★, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #51 她杀 - The Suspected Murder
69% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: 麻辣工作室 Spicy GamesPub: INDIECN
Windows
Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Comic Book 18.8%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 8.4%, Emotional 8.1%
- #52 FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT: Botanical Investigator
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Mato
Windows
An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change the seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.1% ★, Detective 20.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #53 Tangle Tower
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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?
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Point & Click 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Investigation 7.7%
- #54 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 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 20%, Investigation 15.3%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Emotional 9.5%
- #55 Inkblood
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hey Bird!Pub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
You're an Inquisitor following a trail of death. A cult is at work, your predecessor has vanished, and the region teeters on the edge of chaos. Find the truth. Uphold the Inquisition. Do not fail.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Conspiracy 18.2% ★, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 7%
- #56 Crime O'Clock
68% matchMixed69% of 517 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16%, Comic Book 14.2%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
- #57 Detective Turner: If Looks Could Kill
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: RikerPub: ALL DAY ALL NIGHT
Windows · Mac
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.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Comic Book 11.8%
- #58 The Current Past
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Picky Bits
Windows · Mac
A fading seaside town, a dark secret lurking beneath the waves, and a plot that will test your powers of deduction... Use logic, observation and your trusty notebook to untangle your way to the truth in this puzzling mystery.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Conspiracy 17.8% ★, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11.7%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #59 Set the Record Straight
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anja Remic
Windows · Mac
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 28.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 12.8%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #60 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
66% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
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 24.5%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 6.5%