- #1 Tangle Tower
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 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 29.5%, Crime 19.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Funny 7.7%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of vibrant hand-drawn art, quirky characters, and satisfying detective-style investigation.
- #2 Detective Grimoire
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 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: Detective 24.6%, Crime 20.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Funny 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers as Tangle Tower, this game shares the same polished approach to point-and-click mystery solving.
- #3 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 26.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Follows a strong female lead investigating a personal mystery in a compelling, story-driven point-and-click format.
- #4 Beacon Pines
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,195 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Emotional 25%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Horror 12.1%, Colorful 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same feeling of a young protagonist uncovering dark mysteries in a small town through a branching, story-rich narrative.
- #5 Murder by Numbers
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 22.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a female-led detective story with engaging puzzle mechanics that feel rewarding and thematic.
- #6 Voodoo Detective
94% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Funny 9.3%, Cartoon 9%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and a classic detective narrative that mirrors the charm of Jenny LeClue.
- #7 Lucy Dreaming
93% matchVery Positive98% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Tall Story Games Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.
Why similar: Mystery 21.8%, Funny 15.4%, Story Rich 11.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A witty, story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering secrets through exploration and dialogue.
- #8 The Case of the Golden Idol
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 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 29.5%, Crime 20.1%, Mystery 17%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, deduction-heavy detective experience that rewards keen observation and logical thinking.
- #9 Paper Perjury
91% matchVery Positive88% of 190 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 29.3%, Crime 16.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed visual novel featuring a female protagonist and a focus on gathering evidence to solve mysteries.
- #10 Syberia: The World Before
91% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Cinematic 14.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Emotional 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized adventure game that excels in storytelling, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
- #11 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
90% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Detective 23.5%, Mystery 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Story Rich 9%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that focuses on historical mystery and puzzle-solving.
- #12 The Darkside Detective
89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Detective 37%, Mystery 17.7%, Funny 11.4%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, episodic detective game that captures the same lighthearted yet mysterious tone.
- #13 Loco Motive
88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,115 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Detective 18.9%, Cinematic 13.2%, Cartoon 11.3%, Mystery 11%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic, point-and-click mystery that emphasizes investigation and character interaction.
- #14 Night in the Woods
89% matchVery Positive95% of 19,753 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite FallPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Why similar: Mystery 23.4%, Story Rich 17.8%, Funny 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Exploration 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: While less focused on traditional detective work, it perfectly captures the atmospheric, indie, and character-driven narrative style.
- #15 Unavowed
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Story Rich 14%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, story-rich point-and-click adventure with a strong focus on character relationships and supernatural mystery.
- #16 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,992 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Mystery 17.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, puzzle-focused detective game that rewards exploration and attention to detail.
- #17 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
84% matchVery Positive94% of 3,907 reviews2023
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Cartoon 9.9%, Drama 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich detective game that blends supernatural elements with traditional investigation.
- #18 Thimbleweed Park™
85% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Puzzle 13.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Funny 11%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that emphasizes exploration and solving puzzles in a quirky, atmospheric world.
- #19 Fran Bow
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Story Rich 19.6%, Puzzle 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-heavy adventure that features a young protagonist navigating a strange and unsettling world.
- #20 Murder Mystery Machine
86% matchMixed54% of 172 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Crime 29%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building a case file.
- #21 Lost in Play
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Cartoon 19%, Mystery 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Funny 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-filled adventure that emphasizes exploration and a whimsical, story-rich world.
- #22 Rainswept
84% matchVery Positive87% of 301 reviews2019
Dev: Frostwood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Detective 21.3%, Drama 8.5%, Emotional 8.4%, Cinematic 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game that explores themes of crime and human emotion in a small-town setting.
- #23 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 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: Detective 30.1%, Crime 26%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more complex, 3D detective experience focused on deduction and investigation.
- #24 The Painscreek Killings
81% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 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 28.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Horror 8.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-ended investigation game that requires players to piece together a mystery through exploration and documents.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
82% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Drama 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and uncovering secrets in an atmospheric location.
- #26 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
77% matchVery Positive98% of 435 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: Mystery 23%, Detective 22.5%, Drama 11.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #27 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 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 28.7%, Cinematic 20.5%, Mystery 16.1%, Funny 10%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective adventure that balances mystery, history, and clever puzzle-solving.
- #28 Little Misfortune
79% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Story Rich 17.5%, Horror 17.3%, Funny 9%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and narrative-heavy game that shares the unique, story-first approach of Jenny LeClue.
- #29 Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,272 reviews2019
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!
Why similar: Story Rich 19.9%, Horror 19.1%, Puzzle 18.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Funny 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features gorgeous hand-drawn animation and a narrative-driven mystery that feels very similar in tone.
- #30 Sally Face - Episode One
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,081 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Why similar: Mystery 17.7%, Emotional 16.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Horror 13.9%, Puzzle 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich mystery game that features a unique art style and a focus on uncovering hidden truths.
- #31 The Blackwell Legacy
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,616 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Mystery 21.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective series that focuses on ghosts and mystery, sharing the investigative spirit of Jenny LeClue.
- #32 Connected Clue
77% matchVery Positive88% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Crime 26.6%, Detective 24.2%, Drama 14.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #33 Methods: The Illusion Murders
76% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Crime 20.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Drama 9.9%
- #34 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
73% matchVery Positive100% of 58 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: Detective 19.5%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Drama 10.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #35 LUNA The Shadow Dust
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,643 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 16.9%, Cartoon 16.2%, Casual 15.5%, Atmospheric 12.8%
- #36 Detective Ridelle
74% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 38.6%, Mystery 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 10.6%, Puzzle 10%
- #37 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Mystery 16%, Female Protagonist 12%, Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #38 Whispering Willows
76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,862 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Cartoon 10.3%, Drama 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #39 The Wild Case
75% matchVery Positive86% of 248 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Drama 12.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #40 Detective From The Crypt
74% matchVery Positive94% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: BOV
Windows · Linux
Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Puzzle 10.6%, Exploration 9.6%
- #41 Puzzles For Clef
73% matchVery Positive83% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.4%, Exploration 17.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Cartoon 12%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #42 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
72% matchVery Positive92% of 5,442 reviews2018
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Mystery 17.9%, Funny 14.5%, Colorful 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%
- #43 CLeM
70% matchVery Positive92% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Mystery 15.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #44 Detective Dotson
70% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Mystery 18.1%, Funny 12.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #45 Unforeseen Incidents
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,038 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 22.7%, Mystery 17.3%, Funny 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #46 Virginia
73% matchMixed64% of 3,351 reviews2016
Dev: Variable StatePub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Cinematic 17.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #47 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Mystery 16.6%, Horror 12.1%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #48 LumineNight
68% matchVery Positive90% of 479 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 35.1%, Mystery 18.6%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Exploration 9%
- #49 Growbot
69% matchVery Positive90% of 202 reviews2021
Dev: Wabisabi PlayPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.
Why similar: Adventure 17.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, Indie 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #50 Methods: The Detective Competition
69% matchVery Positive91% of 693 reviews2020
Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Crime 17.7%, Cartoon 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Drama 9.9%
- #51 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
70% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Drama 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #52 Tokyo Detectives
71% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Crime 29%, Mystery 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #53 Forgotton Anne
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.4%, Emotional 21.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #54 Paradise Killer
66% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Why similar: Crime 26.6%, Detective 24.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #55 Children of Silentown
66% matchVery Positive87% of 1,485 reviews2023
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
Why similar: Mystery 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Horror 12.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #56 Intruder In Antiquonia
67% matchVery Positive90% of 112 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 26.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 9%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #57 Detective Jackie - Mystic Case
67% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Why similar: Adventure 30.3%, Casual 29.5%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #58 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
68% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Drama 14%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Funny 9.7%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #59 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
65% matchVery Positive92% of 227 reviews2021
Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Mystery 25%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Colorful 14%, 2D 8.2%