- #1 Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing
97% matchVery Positive90% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Active Fungus Studios
Windows · Linux
In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Historical 13.1%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%
- #2 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,330 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Third Person 4.9%
- #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 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 30.1%, Crime 25.8%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Historical 4.5%
- #4 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
95% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Crime 32.7%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 14.5%, Historical 14.3%, Adventure 4.3%
- #5 Detective Grimoire
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Detective 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%
- #6 Metamorphosis
94% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2020
Dev: Ovid WorksPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Mystery 18.4%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #7 Lamplight City
92% matchVery Positive90% of 844 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Mystery 20.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #8 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,770 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #9 Bohemian Killing
93% matchMixed63% of 206 reviews2016
Dev: The MoonwallsPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.
Why similar: Crime 33.9%, Detective 21.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Historical 10%, Adventure 5.9%
- #10 The Last Case of John Morley
90% matchVery Positive84% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #11 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,392 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Detective 15.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 7.6%
- #12 Mystery of the Malign
89% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 15.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #13 The Case of the Golden Idol
89% 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: Crime 21.9%, Detective 21.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Historical 9.8%
- #14 Murders on the Yangtze River
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"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 34.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Historical 11.7%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #15 For Your Tranquility
88% matchMixed68% of 191 reviews2023
Dev: Gamesung Games
Windows · Mac
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Crime 37.5%, Detective 25.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 8.6%, Adventure 3.9%
- #16 Pentiment
85% 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: Detective 20.5%, Historical 20.3%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
- #17 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Crime 28.1%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.6%, Third Person 5.9%
- #18 Transient: Extended Edition
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 340 reviews2020
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.
Why similar: Crime 26.1%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 9.4%
- #19 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
84% matchVery Positive88% of 904 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Crime 30.8%, Mystery 17%, Investigation 11.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #20 Mind Diver
82% matchVery Positive96% of 327 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: Crime 30.3%, Detective 20.2%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #21 Kona II: Brume
84% matchVery Positive83% of 500 reviews2023
Dev: ParabolePub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #22 A Sceptic's Guide to Magic
83% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings.
Why similar: Crime 34.6%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%
- #23 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,230 reviews2015
Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #24 The Inquisitor
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 415 reviews2024
Dev: The Dust S.A.Pub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin.
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Action RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #25 Unforeseen Incidents
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Dark Humor 18.2%, Mystery 18%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #26 Murdered: Soul Suspect
79% matchVery Positive86% of 17,211 reviews2014
Dev: Airtight GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Crime 24.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Third Person 4.9%
- #27 The End of the Sun
77% matchVery Positive97% of 283 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%
- #28 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
80% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 42.4%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Investigation 7.1%
- #29 1428: Shadows over Silesia
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 272 reviews2022
Dev: KUBI Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
Why similar: Historical 25.7%, Dark Humor 24.1%, Mystery 18.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #30 Mohism: Battle of Words
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 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: Crime 22.8%, Detective 19.3%, Dialogue Heavy 19.2%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.5%
- #31 DOOMED Detective Game
78% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Azikton Studio
Windows
Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Action RPG 15.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #32 Tangle Tower
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 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 24.7%, Crime 24.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Mystery 8.8%, Investigation 6.2%
- #33 Unheard - Voices of Crime
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,170 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Why similar: Detective 47.4%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 8%, Crime 7.4%, RPG 5.8%
- #34 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
73% matchVery Positive97% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Juice Games
Windows · Mac
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Crime 31.1%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 13%, Exploration 7.1%
- #35 Shadows of Doubt
73% matchVery Positive82% of 17,348 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 55.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Puzzle 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%, RPG 6.5%
- #36 Inspector Waffles
75% matchVery Positive95% of 291 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 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: Crime 40.4%, Detective 22.4%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #37 Vaudeville
75% matchMixed52% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bumblebee Studios
Windows · Linux
Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies to generate dialogues in real time. This tale of murder, suspense and absurdity unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist.
Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Detective 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 9.9%
- #38 [Redacted] The Safehouse
72% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Heartbeast
Windows · Linux
You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.
Why similar: Detective 43.5%, Investigation 29%, Story Rich 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #39 Cat Detective Albert Wilde
73% matchVery Positive94% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: beyondthosehills
Windows
Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.
Why similar: Crime 30.2%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Third Person 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #40 Abscission
74% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Beyond Booleans
Windows
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
Why similar: Crime 30.3%, Detective 28.8%, Investigation 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Mystery 8.3%
- #41 Tell Me Everything
77% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: LizardFactory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Dialogue Heavy 6.9%, RPG 5.9%
- #42 Karaski: What Goes Up...
76% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Unbound Creations
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An immersive sim-lite in a fictional historical setting. You are on the world's first airship about to crash down and have to find the culprit. Sneak around, break into cabins, interrogate passengers, find evidence - but be careful not to incriminate yourself!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.4%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #43 This Bed We Made
71% matchVery Positive91% of 3,051 reviews2023
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Crime 29%, Detective 15.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Historical 8.1%
- #44 The Posthumous Investigation
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 521 reviews2026
Dev: Mother Gaia StudioPub: CriticalLeap
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Why similar: Crime 24.7%, Detective 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%
- #45 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,193 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Historical 17.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Third Person 9.4%
- #46 Lockheart Indigo
71% matchVery Positive97% of 138 reviews2020
Dev: Fangsoft
Windows
A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 20.5%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 8.3%
- #47 The Thaumaturge
69% matchVery Positive83% of 5,600 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #48 LumineNight
68% matchVery Positive89% of 510 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Investigation 12.8%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #49 The Deed: Dynasty
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,022 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...
Why similar: Crime 38.5%, Detective 18.5%, Historical 8.4%, Mystery 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #50 Insight
69% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: GravelRoadPub: PaperPixel Games
Windows
Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.
Why similar: Detective 63.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Adventure 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #51 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
70% 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: Crime 27.3%, Detective 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 9.5%
- #52 Dahlia View
70% matchVery Positive85% of 361 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Crime 22.1%, Detective 18.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Investigation 9.1%
- #53 Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
68% matchVery Positive88% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.
Why similar: Crime 29.8%, Detective 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #54 Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: PsychoDevPub: AtomicHorde
Windows · Mac · Linux
After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.
Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%
- #55 Conscience
66% matchVery Positive94% of 171 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: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #56 The Flower Collectors
69% matchVery Positive82% of 163 reviews2020
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Windows
Barcelona, 1977. An ex-cop in a wheelchair witnesses a murder, and teams up with a young ambitious journalist to bring the truth to light. With camera, binoculars and transmitter in hand, uncover the town’s secrets from your balcony in this soul-searching detective mystery.
Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 9.5%
- #57 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
65% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2026
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: Detective 30.1%, Dialogue Heavy 21.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 10.3%, Puzzle 7%
- #58 The Painscreek Killings
67% matchVery Positive91% of 6,095 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 17%, Atmospheric 8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #59 Interrogation Simulator
67% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
Windows · Linux
Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Crime 37.6%, Dialogue Heavy 18.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Dark Humor 13.2%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #60 The Occult Detective
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 326 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Detective 38%, Mystery 17.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, RPG 7.6%