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Games Like Grayton the Detective

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Point & Click.

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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.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Incidental Minds
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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  1. #1 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2022
    Dev: Cave Monsters
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

    Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Narrative 17%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 14.3%, Hand-drawn 6.8%

  2. #2 Deep Focus
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 24.9%, Point & Click 15%, Story Rich 7.7%, Cartoony 6.9%

  3. #3 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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: Point & Click 18%, Detective 18%, Investigation 10.7%, Choices Matter 10%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

  4. #4 Intruder In Antiquonia
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 113 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 17.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Narrative 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

  5. #5 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NorthLightPixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details

    Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 18.6%, Narrative 11%, Story Rich 4.3%

  6. #6 Beware of the Cartographer!
    94% 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: Investigation 19.4%, Detective 16.8%, Point & Click 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Choices Matter 7.9%

  7. #7 Elroy and the Aliens
    93% matchVery Positive97% of 451 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: Investigation 19.3%, Detective 18.6%, Point & Click 16%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Puzzle 7.1%

  8. #8 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    92% 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 24.5%, Investigation 23.5%, Point & Click 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

  9. #9 Who Summoned It?
    91% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2026
    Dev: Crooked Foot
    Windows

    Unravel the Knotgud disaster in this point and click deduction mystery. Explore the kingdom of Knotgud, interrogate townsfolk, and investigate with magical tools. Use your discoveries to piece the events together word by word in your scroll of truth to find out, Who Summoned It?

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Point & Click 16.3%, Investigation 10.4%, Comedy 9.4%

  10. #10 Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries
    91% matchPositive82% of 28 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: Investigation 20.2%, Detective 17.4%, Point & Click 15%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Narrative 12.4%

  11. #11 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    90% 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 24.2%, Investigation 23.2%, Point & Click 17.6%, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

  12. #12 The Adventures of Tango Rio
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bean - Adventure AgencyPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A humoristic point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn 2D art, comedy, and investigation. As Tango Rio, explore a tropical archipelago, meet quirky characters, and gather clues by solving puzzles in the search for your mysteriously vanished father.

    Why similar: Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 16.5%, Detective 15.4%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Cartoony 7.5%

  13. #13 The Missing Threads
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
    Windows

    [DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

    Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 23.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Story Rich 6.6%

  14. #14 Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
    88% 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 19.8%, Narrative 18.1%, Detective 14.8%, Point & Click 10%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

  15. #15 Detective Dunkadoo
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Goosewing Creative
    Windows

    To ensure your career doesn't end sooner than the apocalypse, work hard to collect "Well-Done Stamps" and save your performance review!

    Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 21.3%, Point & Click 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Puzzle 6.7%

  16. #16 Pentiment
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,325 reviews2022
    Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.8%, Detective 14.7%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Narrative 9.9%, Point & Click 8.9%

  17. #17 The Case of the Worst Day Ever
    85% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Hero Game Co LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 21.1%, Narrative 15.3%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Puzzle 6.4%

  18. #18 Black Layer
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Montego
    Windows

    You take part in testing a next-generation experimental android on a restricted floor of a research complex. But soon it becomes clear that the experiment is far more complicated, and you'll have to uncover what’s really happening here.

    Why similar: Investigation 27%, Detective 25.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Puzzle 9.4%

  19. #19 Wildwood Down
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 115 reviews2025
    Dev: Crashable Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

    Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Point & Click 16.1%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Comedy 8.2%, Choices Matter 8.1%

  20. #20 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 27.6%, Investigation 23.3%, Point & Click 21.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Mystery 6.5%

  21. #21 Follow the meaning
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 998 reviews2024
    Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

    Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Detective 18.8%, Hand-drawn 15%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 9%

  22. #22 The Restricted Index
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ursa Minus
    Windows

    Read between the lies in this first-person mystery puzzle game. You are the last librarian in Britain. Identify books. Recommend them. Ban them. Burn them. Uncover a catalogue of secrets and lost stories buried between the pages.

    Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Detective 17.4%, Narrative 15.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Choices Matter 7.8%

  23. #23 Voodoo Detective
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 369 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 19.3%, Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

  24. #24 The Stepfather Remake
    81% 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 19.2%, Investigation 18.5%, Point & Click 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Cartoony 6.9%

  25. #25 L'affaire est dans le sac
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
    Windows

    In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.

    Why similar: Investigation 31%, Detective 27.6%, Point & Click 17.7%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Adventure 5.7%

  26. #26 The Detective's Apprentice
    80% 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 30.8%, Investigation 26.7%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 7.4%, Mystery 6.4%

  27. #27 Rose Cottage
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hollow Lane Games
    Windows

    A point and click ghost story, set in a Victorian mortuary. A haunting story with a fully voiced cast of characters. Featuring hand painted locations and characters in 4K resolution.

    Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Detective 8.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

  28. #28 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,427 reviews2021
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 20.6%, Investigation 18.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Narrative 9.4%

  29. #29 The Troll & The Witch's House
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Bandit
    Windows

    The Troll & The Witch’s House is a point-and-click adventure game set in a strange house filled with mysteries. Piece together fragments of the past, uncover secrets and find the key to your escape.

    Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 8.7%

  30. #30 The Big Hollow: 1982
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows

    The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.

    Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 25.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Cartoony 6.4%, Story Rich 6%

  31. #31 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Interactales
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 19.2%, Comedy 9.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

  32. #32 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
    76% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Make your choices. Find your path.

    Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Point & Click 20.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.1%

  33. #33 Crime O'Clock
    77% matchMixed69% of 505 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 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: Investigation 19.6%, Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%

  34. #34 Who Did It?
    76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
    Windows

    Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 16%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Puzzle 7.9%

  35. #35 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,229 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Detective 17.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Narrative 16.4%, Point & Click 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.2%

  36. #36 WHODUNNIT
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Don Attico
    Windows

    WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?

    Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 23.9%, Point & Click 9.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

  37. #37 Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery detective game with RPG elements. Cursed by demonic forces, a mysterious island is trapped in a time loop. Leah Glessner, Private Investigator of the Supernatural, uses her unique gift of photographic memory to confront evil. Skill your character. Investigate. Solve the case.

    Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 22%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Comedy 7.9%

  38. #38 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 480 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: Point & Click 22.7%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Mystery 9.1%

  39. #39 Five Day Detective
    74% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Krunchy Fried Games
    Windows

    Five Day Detective is a point and click style adventure game featuring multiple murder cases and a twisted sense of humour.

    Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Puzzle 7.1%

  40. #40 False Testimony
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bizi Games
    Windows

    Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.

    Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Point & Click 20.9%, Investigation 9.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Choices Matter 7.3%

  41. #41 Wrongly Accused
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 27.4%, Investigation 24%, Point & Click 15.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Adventure 7.7%

  42. #42 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 30.9%, Investigation 27%, Hand-drawn 11%, Point & Click 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%

  43. #43 Trips'n'Traps - A Vicious Odyssey
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Vagabundo
    Windows

    An AI controls the world. Seven dissident friends, not very bright, meet every day at the park. But one day, our protagonist wakes up… with no memory. Her friends have disappeared. Where have they gone? What does the AI want? And why is our protagonist a Rat Girl?

    Why similar: Narrative 18.4%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 15.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%

  44. #44 Mithra
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Seventh Disorder
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Investigate the world's first cult in a cryptic mystery adventure that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. We've been keeping an eye on you. Follow us further down the rabbit hole...

    Why similar: Investigation 17%, Detective 16.2%, Narrative 14.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%

  45. #45 The Roottrees are Dead
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 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 30.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 15.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Mystery 7.5%

  46. #46 Detective Hindsight
    71% 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 31.7%, Investigation 24.2%, Point & Click 11.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Mystery 7.1%

  47. #47 The Case of the Golden Idol
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,351 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 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 21.3%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Narrative 10.3%, Choices Matter 7.3%

  48. #48 Reports from Vera Cruz
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Monkey Suits
    Windows

    Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 12%, Comedy 7.2%, Choices Matter 6.9%

  49. #49 Embers Of Spiritflame
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Hytte
    Windows

    Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

    Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 17.9%, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11%, Cartoony 6.9%

  50. #50 THIEF'S SHELTER
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Geo GamesPub: Restless Corp.
    Windows

    THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

    Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 19.4%, Narrative 18.9%, Point & Click 14%, Story Rich 6.5%

  51. #51 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Michelley Studio
    Windows

    The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

    Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Detective 18.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Mystery 8%

  52. #52 As The Leaves Fall
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Clay Crown Games
    Windows · Mac

    Point-and-click adventure game with a thrilling, Native American-inspired narrative. Use your wit to solve fun and challenging puzzles as you explore and interact with the townsfolk of Birchwood Hollow and the Native reservation. Secrets will be uncovered, and truths revealed, as the leaves fall.

    Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 16.6%, Narrative 14.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

  53. #53 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    69% 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 18.6%, Point & Click 17.7%, Investigation 17.2%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Puzzle 7.8%

  54. #54 Big Ear Detective
    67% 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: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 21.7%, Point & Click 16.8%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 7.2%

  55. #55 Mutropolis
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 209 reviews2021
    Dev: Pirita StudioPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 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 29.7%, Point & Click 20.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Cartoony 8.1%, Puzzle 7.6%

  56. #56 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.

    Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 28.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Mystery 6.7%

  57. #57 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 18.2%, Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Comedy 6.9%

  58. #58 Emerald Valley
    66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 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 24.9%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Investigation 11.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

  59. #59 A Game of Masks
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zayan's Workshop
    Windows

    A 2D point and click adventure where you get to interact with everyone from the street food vendor to the mob boss (and everyone in between) to carry out your assignment for your pompous but powerful politician.

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Point & Click 19.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Puzzle 9.5%, Exploration 7.7%

  60. #60 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
    66% matchPositive96% of 28 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 24.6%, Investigation 22%, Point & Click 18.2%, Comedy 9.5%, Cartoony 8.3%

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