- #1 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
97% 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: Noir 16.8%, Comic Book 14.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Detective 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
- #2 YOUR HOUSE
96% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Noir 16.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Detective 12.6%, Comic Book 12%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
- #3 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 124 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: Noir 19.2%, Comic Book 14.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Detective 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #4 Dahlia View
95% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Noir 16.5%, Investigation 16%, Detective 13.6%, Conversation 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
- #5 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Detective 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Conversation 9.5%, Mystery 9.1%
- #6 Big Ear Detective
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fabula Improviso
Windows · Mac
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: Investigation 18.4%, Detective 17.2%, Comic Book 11.4%, Mystery 10%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
- #7 A Death in the Red Light
93% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Mystery City Games BVPub: indie.io
Windows
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: Noir 20.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Detective 14.7%, Comic Book 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%
- #8 Man of Nollyn
92% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 26.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
- #9 A Little Time
91% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Investigation 19.4%, Detective 16.9%, Noir 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Mystery 11.9%
- #10 Inspector Waffles
91% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Dog 28.2% ★, Noir 24.7%, Detective 12%, Investigation 11.6%, Narration 9%
- #11 Noiramore Academy
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ink Rose Inc
Windows
On the cold planet of Noivesse lies a mysterious old school called Noiramore Academy. When one of the teachers is violently kidnapped during the night, and a student named Judith Hovern is the only witness, she must use her wit, powers, and puzzle-solving skills to save him.
Why similar: Noir 20.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Detective 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
- #12 她杀 - The Suspected Murder
89% matchVery Positive85% of 67 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: Comic Book 18.3%, Noir 17.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Detective 15.5%, Mystery 8.2%
- #13 D.W. Dagger: Chapter One
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lime Interactive
Windows
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: Noir 27.5%, Investigation 19.1%, Detective 16.9%, Comic Book 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%
- #14 Animal Mystery Crew
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Umami
Windows
Live your Capybara Detective dream in Animal Mystery Crew! Crack every quirky case through peculiar problems and absurdist intrigue. Use evidence and interrogation to solve the different mysteries in the park!
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Noir 19.6%, Detective 18.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
- #15 Conscience
87% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 28.7%, Investigation 19.7%, Detective 18.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #16 Murder Mystery Mayhem AI
86% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: AI Media Design
Windows
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: Investigation 17.6%, Noir 16.8%, Detective 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Conversation 11.7%
- #17 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Why similar: Noir 26.4%, Investigation 22.6%, Detective 19.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
- #18 My Own Murder
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unseen InteractivePub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Investigation 18.9%, Detective 18.4%, Conversation 16.1%, Narration 16%, Mystery 10.4%
- #19 Cross Country Case
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Noir 27.9%, Investigation 21.1%, Detective 19.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #20 FILENDS
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #21 Neighbors
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Max BarsanaPub: Oddlybeast
Windows · Mac
A folk noir detective horror game. An old time detective trying to find out the truth behind a missing girl in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Detective 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Mystery 10.3%
- #22 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nessie Games
Windows
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Detective 22.4%, Noir 18.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
- #23 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Noir 28.9%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 17.9%, Conversation 12.1%, Mystery 12%
- #24 The Barker & Mustard Files
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yes Yes Very Good Productions
Windows
A 2D/3D Mystery-Adventure Game set in a lavish hotel with a cast full of suspicious sweeties and dubious degenerates... and everyone has something to hide.
Why similar: Dog 32.4% ★, Noir 16.4%, Detective 15.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 8.3%
- #25 Voodoo Detective
80% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Investigation 17.1%, Detective 15.6%, Conversation 10.8%, Mystery 10.7%
- #26 Death off the Cuff
81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Simon ChristiansenPub: SiChris Productions
Windows
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: Investigation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Detective 15.2%, Conversation 12.6%, Text-Based 11.7%
- #27 Cadulium
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Osgoode Media
Windows
What happens when a video game character is self-aware? Cadulium is a mystery science fiction adventure video game.
Why similar: Noir 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Detective 13.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 11.6%
- #28 One Night: Burlesque
79% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: RedDeer.Games
Windows
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 27%, Comic Book 14.4%, Conversation 14.3%, Detective 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%
- #29 The Final Print
77% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Dummy DetectivesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Noir 22%, Detective 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10.9%
- #30 Clue: Murder By Death
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Cocodrolo Games
Windows · Mac
A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Detective 15.1%, Conversation 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Mystery 10.6%
- #31 Colors:Zero
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cid
Windows
Colors:Zero is an interactive storytelling set in a neo noir universe. You will play as a detective and will be assigned to investigate about strange murders.
Why similar: Noir 21.2%, Comic Book 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Detective 10.9%
- #32 Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet
78% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Missing Sentinel SoftwarePub: RedTigerPro
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Who is Yoko?" Unlock the mystery as you control Locke, Jeanne and Primus to discover the secrets of their existence in this point and click, cyberpunk noir adventure.
Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Detective 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Conversation 11.7%
- #33 Whispers of the village
76% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Whispers of the VillagePub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
You arrive in a small village as a fortune-teller who reads the future in tea leaves. But an apocalyptic vision leads you to question its tranquillity. What if you had a part to play in this? Ready your cups and tea leaves, as the future of this village will be shaped by four unusual visitors.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Conversation 14.1%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 11.9%, Narration 10.4%
- #34 Expelled!
75% matchVery Positive95% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Comic Book 20%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Conversation 13.5%, Detective 11%
- #35 Cat Meoir: Feline Detective
76% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Scratch and Claw Studios
Windows
Cat Meoir: Feline Detective is an open world exploration game based in the heart of New York City during the early 1950's. The player must use their cat-like skills to solve puzzles, string together clues, and navigate the city to solve the case of their owners murder.
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Comic Book 11.8%, Conversation 10.3%
- #36 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
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: Noir 24.9%, Detective 19.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Conversation 10.4%
- #37 Private Eye: The Young Heir
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 17.2%, Noir 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Mystery 12.1%
- #38 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 580 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: Noir 19.8%, Investigation 17%, Detective 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 10%
- #39 Major's Heart
74% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Dormouse
Windows
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: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Detective 16.3%, Conversation 10.3%, Mystery 9.8%
- #40 To Hell With The Ugly
73% matchVery Positive88% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: La Poule NoirePub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Noir 27.8%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Narration 7.8%
- #41 Crosstalk
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Illumina Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cyberpunk narrative adventure about protecting someone who doesn't trust you, in a city that wants her dead. Build trust, navigate hazard zones, make hard choices, and discover how deep the conspiracy goes. Every ending costs something.
Why similar: Noir 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 14.7%, Conversation 7.9%
- #42 52Hertz
71% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Moonlit Apple
Windows
An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.
Why similar: Detective 17%, Comic Book 15.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%
- #43 Mens Rea
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mens Rea DeveloperPub: Mens Rea Publisher
Windows · Linux
A completely open-dialog murder mystery.
Why similar: Investigation 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Conversation 10.8%
- #44 Victorian Dread
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grimcat Games
Windows · Mac
In this gothic point-and-click adventure, Eleanor Rosewood must confront a vampire haunting Victorian London. Gather evidence and seek help from the city’s diverse populace, each hiding their own secrets, in this atmospheric mystery.
Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Investigation 20.3%, Comic Book 16.8%, Detective 15.6%, Mystery 11.6%
- #45 GRUNND
72% matchMixed62% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: SEKTAHOUSE
Windows
You fell asleep on the train... Now a strange town, fully voice-acted characters, and choices that reshape the mystery stand between you and home.
Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Detective 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Conversation 10.9%
- #46 Fayburrow
71% matchVery Positive82% of 473 reviews2022
Dev: The Fayburrow TroupePub: The Animation Workshop VIA
Windows
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, Detective 19.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Conversation 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%
- #47 Tailgate
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dmytro Yarynych
Windows
Hyde, an aging labrador retriever, wakes up and realizes that Derek, his beloved Human has disappeared. The doggo reluctantly leaves the house to investigate, only to find himself in the middle of an ancient dog prophecy.
Why similar: Dog 34.2% ★, Investigation 18%, Conversation 12.2%, Third Person 8.1%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #48 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Why similar: Noir 24.7%, Detective 23%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
- #49 Basilisk's Isles
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Patopesto StudioPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Basilisk's Isles is an investigation game. Explore the beautiful painterly islands, talk with their colourful inhabitants, and use the different windows and tools at your disposal to unravel their strange mysteries.
Why similar: Comic Book 20.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Conversation 12.6%, Text-Based 11%, Mystery 10.9%
- #50 The Honeypot Murders
69% 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: Investigation 19.3%, Detective 16.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Conversation 10.9%
- #51 Inspector Detective: Private Eye
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Michael GilmourPub: A Winter's Night Games
Windows · Mac
Everyone in town has their version of what happened at Timmons Manor. None of them were there. Everyone has their theories about why a Timmons relative has not set foot on the property in 100 years. None of them are correct...
Why similar: Noir 21.7%, Investigation 19.5%, Detective 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Mystery 11%
- #52 Arcane Investigations
68% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: What's All That Racket
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.
Why similar: Noir 22.6%, Detective 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Conversation 10.6%, Text-Based 8.3%
- #53 Ambroise Niflette & the Gleaned Bell
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Topotes Studio
Windows
In this stop-motion inspired adventure, play as detective Ambroise Niflette in the thrilling investigation of the search for the stolen bell in a mysterious village.
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 16.5%, Conversation 12.2%, Narration 11.6%, Mystery 11%
- #54 The Island of Crossed Destinies
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paper Tigers
Windows
A Pentiment-like set in 19th-century Malaysia, featuring pirates, East Indiamen, headhunters, a locked-room murder mystery, a blade of meteoric ore, a tarot deck, a mountain of light, and a tiger. It’s time to put your thinking cap on; as for those voices in your head – probably best to ignore them.
Why similar: Investigation 19%, Conversation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Narration 11.8%, Detective 11.4%
- #55 Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,791 reviews2021
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Conversation 11.6%
- #56 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt Sanderson
Windows
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Investigation 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Detective 13.6%, Conversation 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%
- #57 Gomorrah
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: SandboxPub: 34BigThings
Windows
A dark and suspenseful narrative RPG about an Italian mafia family, where morality is tested with every branching decision.
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Comic Book 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Detective 11.7%, Conversation 10.2%
- #58 Max Sterling PI: The Grady Case
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Saint Cloud Studios
Windows
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: Noir 21.8%, Investigation 17.4%, Detective 16%, Mystery 12.2%, Conversation 11.4%
- #59 Hope in the City
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.
Windows
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Noir 22.8%, Investigation 17.4%, Detective 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%
- #60 Puzzle Spy International
65% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Investigation 19.3%, Detective 18.5%, Conversation 15%, Mystery 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%