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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 36.1%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%

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 35%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 5.1%

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 33.2%, Investigation 22.5%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 7.9%

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 36%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！

Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Investigation 27.6%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 5.6%

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 46%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 6.6%, Adventure 5%

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 37.1%, Investigation 27.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 8.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

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 38%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Point & Click 8.9%, Puzzle 7%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 47.2%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Investigation 9%, Adventure 7.7%

A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 30.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%

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 33.5%, Investigation 23.5%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 7.1%

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 31.8%, Investigation 23.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 32.1%, Investigation 24.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 5.8%

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 31.8%, Investigation 24.5%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 6.6%

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: Detective 24.5%, Mystery 19.7%, Point & Click 18.4%, Investigation 16.3%, Adventure 6.8%

[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 34.5%, Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Puzzle 5.1%

Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise

Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 12.9%, Puzzle 8%

Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.

Why similar: Detective 42%, Investigation 30.3%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 10.2%, Indie 1.3%

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 34.5%, Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Puzzle 6.6%

A point & click mystery adventure game set in 1920s Southeast England. Assume the role of Dr. Doyle, gather clues, interrogate witnesses, make assumptions, reach conclusions, decide the guilty party and solve the mystery of the cloche hat.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 17.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Puzzle 8%

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 33.3%, Investigation 24.8%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 5.6%

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 33%, Investigation 23.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 7%

Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.

Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Investigation 28.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 9.7%, Puzzle 7.4%

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: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 33.5%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 7%, Adventure 5.7%

This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.

Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Investigation 12.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Mystery 11%

Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?

Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 9.4%

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: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 6.3%

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 38.8%, Investigation 29.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 6.2%, Adventure 6.1%

A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 28.2%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 12.9%, Puzzle 4.8%

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 34.9%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 13.8%, Puzzle 7.3%

This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.

Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Puzzle 7.5%

A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Adventure 8.8%

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 41.1%, Investigation 28.8%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 7.9%, Puzzle 7.6%

Make your choices. Find your path.

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 21.2%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 9.5%

Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 8.3%

The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.

Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 7.9%, Point & Click 7.7%

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 42.3%, Investigation 26.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 8.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 15%, Adventure 12.3%, Mystery 11.5%

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 35.7%, Investigation 25.4%, Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Adventure 4.6%

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 35.8%, Investigation 24.1%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 10.3%, Puzzle 4.9%

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 39%, Investigation 27.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Adventure 4.2%

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 31.6%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 14%, Puzzle 7.2%

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Point & Click 23.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 26.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Adventure 4.8%

An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.

Why similar: Detective 40.5%, Investigation 29.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 6.5%, Atmospheric 3.6%

You are a special investigator sent to a construction site halted by a supernatural event. Beneath it lies a deadly mining accident where almost no one survived. Using old photos, trace the memories of the dead, relive their final moments, and uncover long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 8.7%, Puzzle 6.9%

[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

Why similar: Detective 34%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Adventure 7.9%

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Detective 46.7%, Point & Click 21.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 6%

Manchester, United Kingdom, 1889. 21-year-old Wilson Hellberg is looking for his brother's killer in a big, histile city. Explore rich neighborhoods and dark corners, conducting an investigation, which will lead Wilson closer to the long-awaited justice.

Why similar: Detective 44.6%, Point & Click 22.7%, Mystery 18.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 6.1%

Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Puzzle 5.2%

Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.

Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Puzzle 8.1%

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: Detective 27%, Point & Click 17.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 9%

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 28.6%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Point & Click 6.6%

Spy through cracks. Solve deductions. Save your country. You’re an outsider observing clues and characters through the walls and floorboards of an alpine shack. Become entangled in the mystery: a recluse who shapes a revolution.

Why similar: Detective 49.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 6.6%

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 27.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 6.9%

A magical mystery across three of the world's largest cities!

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 10.1%

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 45%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 6.1%

Can your all-star detective team crack the case in time?

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.

Why similar: Detective 45.6%, Point & Click 23.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 5.9%