- #1 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
97% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 14.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 9.6%, Noir 9.1%, Mystery 8.5%
- #2 Sinheritance
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: STIM GAMES
Windows
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Noir 9.2%
- #3 Last Guest at Sunset
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Blackglass Interactive
Windows
Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Noir 8.8%
- #4 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
Windows
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Logic 6.3%, Crime 6.2%
- #5 Tangle Tower
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,170 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 21.4%, Noir 12.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Crime 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%
- #6 Disordered
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lumas Studio
Windows · Linux
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Investigation 13%, Crime 12.1%, Noir 10.4%, Point & Click 8.9%
- #7 The Detective's Apprentice
93% 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 25.3%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.3%, Crime 8.1%
- #8 Detective Dana
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Noir 12.5%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%
- #9 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Crime 10.1%
- #10 Ashes of Holloway Bay
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 10%, Noir 8.4%
- #11 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
90% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Investigation 16.6%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%
- #12 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
89% 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 16.8%, Investigation 14.2%, Crime 12%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 9.5%
- #13 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
89% 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 21.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #14 Murder Mystery Mayhem AI
87% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
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: Detective 16.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 11.1%, Noir 10.4%, Point & Click 8.9%
- #15 Grimtrace
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoodaThunk Games
Windows
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Noir 18.3%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 13.4%, Mystery 11.1%
- #16 The Missing Threads
86% 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 23.1%, Investigation 19.4%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%
- #17 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fractal Pop Games
Windows
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Point & Click 14.8%, Crime 13.3%, Mystery 8.6%
- #18 Detective Hindsight
85% 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 26.3%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Point & Click 8.1%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #19 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
84% 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 16.2%, Noir 13.2%, Investigation 13%, Crime 12.3%, Dialogue Heavy 8.1%
- #20 Mistmoon Falls
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: portmantoga
Windows · Mac
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Noir 13.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%
- #21 Trials of Innocence
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,700 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 12%, Crime 11.9%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Mystery 8%
- #22 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Investigation 13.2%, Thriller 9.7%, Crime 9.7%, Mystery 9.3%
- #23 Mohism: Battle of Words
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 9.4%
- #24 Criminal Archives: City on Fire Collector's Edition
82% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Noir 14.5%, Crime 13.5%, Investigation 10.9%, Point & Click 9.3%
- #25 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
81% 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: Detective 17%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 11.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Logic 9%
- #26 The Murder of Ava Monroe
80% 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 26.3%, Investigation 22.1%, Noir 13%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 7.6%
- #27 The Roottrees are Dead
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,801 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 11.3%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #28 A Case of Fraud
77% matchVery Positive98% of 419 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 10.5%
- #29 Sound Agent
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Suspense Games
Windows
Sound Agent is a narrative puzzle game where you solve cold cases by listening. Use the sound device to rewind to crime scenes, listen to the sounds at the scene, and uncover truths hidden in plain sound.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Thriller 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%
- #30 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
79% matchVery Positive89% of 7,863 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Crime 14.4%, Mystery 11%, Point & Click 6.2%
- #31 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
78% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Noir 16.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Investigation 10.9%, Crime 8%
- #32 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
77% matchVery Positive81% of 389 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 14%, Noir 13.2%, Investigation 12%, Crime 11.1%, Point & Click 8.6%
- #33 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12%, Crime 11.3%, Thriller 8.7%
- #34 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Noir 16%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #35 City Legends: The Witness in the Rye Collector's Edition
75% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
The line between life and death is as thin as the autumn breeze. Will you escape, or will Darkwood claim you as another victim of its harvest?
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Noir 15.7%, Point & Click 11.9%, Crime 10.5%, Investigation 9.8%
- #36 Criminal Archives: Murder in the Pages Collector's Edition
75% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
There's no such thing as a perfect crime! You have to solve a series of mysterious murders in San Francisco. It turns out that this bright city has its own dark side...
Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Noir 15.8%, Point & Click 11.8%, Crime 10.5%, Investigation 9.8%
- #37 Wild East: The Straw Man
74% 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 22.6%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 15.4%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%
- #38 Getting Away With Murder
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Remix Studios
Windows
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Detective 21%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 12.4%
- #39 Max Sterling PI: The Grady Case
73% 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: Detective 16.9%, Investigation 14%, Noir 13.4%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%
- #40 Paper Perjury
72% matchVery Positive89% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Crime 10.6%, Investigation 10.2%
- #41 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Investigation 21.6%, Detective 20.4%, Crime 13.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%
- #42 Man of Nollyn
71% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Noir 18.8%, Investigation 18%, Crime 15.5%, Mystery 9.7%
- #43 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 129 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 15.8%, Noir 14.8%, Investigation 13.4%, Crime 12.1%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #44 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
71% 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: Detective 20.5%, Noir 18.8%, Crime 15.7%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 9.8%
- #45 Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Crime 12.1%, Point & Click 10.1%
- #46 Cross Country Case
70% 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: Detective 22.8%, Noir 18.7%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #47 Mind Diver
68% matchVery Positive95% of 346 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 16.8%, Investigation 15%, Noir 14.8%, Crime 12.8%, Thriller 9.1%
- #48 雾尽时分
71% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Detective 19%, Crime 16%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
- #49 The Ratline
67% matchVery Positive89% of 266 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 26.2%, Investigation 22.5%, Noir 12.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #50 Mystical Riddles: Haunted Portraits Collector's Edition
69% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Can you solve the riddle of the disappearing visitors before you lose yourself in the gallery’s macabre beauty?
Why similar: Noir 17.5%, Detective 16.7%, Point & Click 12%, Crime 10.2%, Investigation 9.4%
- #51 The bird of the North
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Uvost
Windows
In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 14%, Historical 10.9%, Noir 10%
- #52 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
70% 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 16.2%, Crime 14.8%, Investigation 13.8%, Point & Click 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 7.7%
- #53 Echoes of Ash
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 19.5%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Visual Novel 9%
- #54 Deep Focus
68% 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 23%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Visual Novel 7.7%
- #55 I'M YOUR HOST
68% 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 31.5%, Investigation 24.4%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #56 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
70% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%
- #57 Scene Investigators
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,000 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Investigation 21.4%, Detective 19.8%, Crime 16%, Mystery 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.2%
- #58 Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Benedict King
Windows
Seven murders in motion by a killer calling himself the Messiah. Interrogate witnesses, spot contradictions in their testimonies, and build a criminal profile piece by piece in this detective thriller where every word is evidence.
Why similar: Noir 16.8%, Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 8.9%, Investigation 8.9%
- #59 26 Moves: The Queen's Plot
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Danari Games
Windows
A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.
Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 13%, Crime 12.6%
- #60 What Was Found at Ravenhill
66% 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 19.7%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 11%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%