- #1 Drowned Light
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TokAyı GamesPub: TokAyı GAmes
Windows
Drawn by a cryptic letter from the past, explore a monolithic lighthouse where darkness is your greatest enemy. Manage your light sources carefully in this stylized horror experience. When you succumb to the dark, death is only the beginning—beware the corpses you leave behind.
Why similar: Naval 43% ★, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Stylized 5.8%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #2 Eye 4 Eye
96% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
Windows
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Retro 9%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #3 The hidden game society
96% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: digital2 games
Windows
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 24.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Historical 9.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Mystery 9.1%
- #4 Darkstone Bay
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: M9 Games
Windows
A shipwreck has been hidden on this island for 300 years. Nobody has found it. You arrive at Darkstone Bay determined to change that. Cross the island by solving ancient puzzles, navigate rocky beaches, caves and dense jungles in an escape room inspired adventure. Will you be the one to find it?
Why similar: Naval 33.7% ★, Investigation 12.3%, Detective 9.4%, Hidden Object 8%, Mystery 7.8%
- #5 The bird of the North
94% 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 17%, Mystery 14.9%, Historical 13.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Puzzle 10%
- #6 Return of the Obra Dinn
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,552 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Naval 19.5% ★, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Historical 7.6%
- #7 A Little Time
93% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.9%, Cinematic 12.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Historical 7.2%
- #8 All Possible Suspects
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
Windows
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 25.1%, Investigation 24.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Cinematic 10.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #9 Wrongly Accused
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Historical 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.3%
- #10 Haunted Science: Welcome To I.R.H.I.A.
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seaweaver
Windows
Fraudsters, Hacks, Swindlers, Cheats, names that get tossed around a lot when it comes to dealing with paranormal investigators, but what if we told you that not all of them are making it up on the spot? Would you believe us?
Why similar: Naval 33.3% ★, Investigation 15.5%, Detective 12.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Hidden Object 9%
- #11 Draugen
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,130 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Historical 13.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Cinematic 11.1%, Investigation 9.9%
- #12 Open Roads
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Detective 15.7%, Cinematic 13%, Exploration 10.3%, First-Person 7.9%
- #13 Silence of the Truth: Origins
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Last Souls Studios
Windows
A realistic archaeological simulation where you explore forgotten sites, solve puzzles, examine ancient relics, and piece together the secrets of history.
Why similar: Historical 18.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Detective 15.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Hidden Object 8.3%
- #14 The House of Da Vinci 3
88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,355 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.
Why similar: Investigation 15.2%, Detective 15.1%, Historical 15%, Mystery 11.1%, Hidden Object 10%
- #15 Worlds Align: Beginning Collector's Edition
87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: AMAXPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
The game worlds are in danger, and some of your favorite characters have come together to ask an outsider for help. That’s where you come in! Will you answer their call?
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%
- #16 Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Lost & Found is a standalone, short story game taking place aboard a 1960s transatlantic ship. Play as Sophie Roy in her new job as a stewardess, and help solve a curious series of thefts in this narrative-driven mystery set after the events of This Bed We Made.
Why similar: Naval 33.2% ★, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 13.7%, Cinematic 11.3%, Historical 9.6%
- #17 The Hidden Room - Pyramid
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Mario AmatoPub: Emanuele Avallone
Windows
Solve ancient Mesoamerican riddles inside a mysterious Pyramid. Discover the real history of these fascinating civilizations and uncover hidden secrets of Pyramids and fallen cities. Can you uncover the mysteries of the long-forgotten hidden room?
Why similar: Historical 17.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 10.3%
- #18 Cross Country Case
86% 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 23.9%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Retro 8.8%
- #19 The House of Da Vinci
84% matchVery Positive86% of 7,183 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Mystery 16%, Hidden Object 14.8%, Puzzle 12%, Historical 11.1%, Detective 10.9%
- #20 Private Witch Eye: The Lotus Killer
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lilith's Child Games Studio
Windows
Play as Mona, a modern-day witch who has the ability to “enter” crime scenes through photographs. She uses her ability to help the police with supernatural cases. But what happens when, one day, a case becomes personal and the murderer gets too close?
Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Investigation 11%, Adventure 10.5%
- #21 Mystery of the Malign
82% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 22%, Mystery 18.5%, Puzzle 13%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 10%
- #22 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Unyielding Pixel Games
Windows
A lavish dinner. A locked room. And a truth no one wants you to uncover. Meal: Mystery Escape Room is a cinematic puzzle adventure where every solved clue pulls you deeper into a web of secrets. Unravel an unforgettable night through story-driven escape-room challenges.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 19.5%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Exploration 9.6%
- #23 Redemption Cemetery: The Stolen Time Collector's Edition
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: AmaxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
After a terrible accident, you wake to find yourself in another realm! A dangerous entity threatens to destroy the constructs of time itself, taking humanity into darkness along with it! Do you have what it takes to save the world before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Cinematic 15.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Puzzle 11.9%
- #24 After You
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
After You is a narrative game with puzzles, but it is not an easy game, here you will not have indicators or tutorials, nor can you save when you want. In After You you need to put all your attention and use paper and pencil to move forward, if you're looking for an easy game, this is not your game.
Why similar: Investigation 19.4%, Detective 15.7%, Hidden Object 10.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 9.2%
- #25 Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 536 reviews2022
Dev: Madcraft StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!
Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Investigation 16%, Historical 14%, Mystery 11.9%, Retro 9.5%
- #26 Southfield Manor
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voltaic Island Games
Windows
A first-person mystery puzzle game set in a sprawling manor of secrets. Explore, observe, and solve intricate puzzles as each new day reveals fresh clues—and deeper questions about what’s really happening at Southfield Manor.
Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 12%, Exploration 10.4%
- #27 The House of Da Vinci VR
79% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows
As Leonardo's apprentice, you will solve puzzles, uncover inventions, and search for hidden objects in 16th-century Florence. Use a unique device to glimpse the past and unravel mysteries. Encounter war machines, intricate lockboxes, and immersive room escapes inspired by Da Vinci's genius.
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Historical 14.1%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Hidden Object 9.9%
- #28 Lones
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JayCode
Windows
Lones is a single-player adventure. Leave stress behind and live off-grid in the Canadian woods. Investigate and uncover the truth behind a mysterious and peculiar shadow.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Cinematic 13.3%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #29 Ships 2022
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Ships 22 is a combination of an economic strategy and a ship control simulator. Manage and upgrade your port, recruit a crew, carry out your mission and enjoy your sea adventures!
Why similar: Naval 55.7% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Atmospheric 6.2%, Exploration 6%, First-Person 5.6%
- #30 Murders on the Yangtze River
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,848 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 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 31.2%, Investigation 15%, Historical 13.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Mystery 11.4%
- #31 Al Sira
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lantern Studios
Windows
"Al Sira" is a narrative-driven puzzle game that lets you uncover the life, teachings, and actions of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Solve mysteries, explore key historical events, and piece together his remarkable legacy in this immersive and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Mystery 8.9%
- #32 Memories of the Pinewood Islands
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier Aquatica
Windows
"Memories of the Pinewood Islands" is a cozy walking sim and treasure hunting game where you explore the hauntingly gorgeous Pinewood Islands in search of some missing artefacts belonging to the Good King Harold. Immerse yourself in this rich and ethereal world to solve the realm's greatest mystery,
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Historical 15.1%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Exploration 9%
- #33 Bridge to Another World: Cursed Clouds Collector's Edition
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A terrible curse has descended upon the heavenly island city of Celestis, and you’re its citizens’ only hope!
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Investigation 17.3%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 12.4%
- #34 M.E.M.O
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TeamVeister
Windows
Observe. Think. Decode.A first-person adventure game focused on code-breaking and puzzle-solving. Lost in a maze of memories, can you find the path to save the future?
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 18.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Mystery 8.5%, Cinematic 8.2%
- #35 Mysteries of Old Tokyo
75% matchNo user reviews97% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Bolerosoft
Windows · Linux
Save the Imperial Capital from supernatural invasion in a 90s-style adventure that uses real deduction and research skills. Explore Tokyo, snap photos and analyse evidence for 40+ landmarks, from prehistory to the present. Confront a cast of wandering spirits to separate truth from fiction.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Historical 18%, Investigation 12.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%
- #36 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Hidden Object 7.7%
- #37 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
73% matchVery Positive86% of 573 reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, First-Person 8.7%
- #38 The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 813 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Hidden Object 10%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #39 Absolution - The Sequel To Alida
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cos Russo
Windows
Absolution is a 3D non-linear adventure game that will present imaginative puzzles and story situations. Each discovery in the worlds of Absolution will immerse you, with the original musical score as well as environments that live and breathe around you.
Why similar: Mystery 16.7%, Cinematic 15.2%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Investigation 10.3%
- #40 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「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 35.9%, Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 8.1%
- #41 Doors of Illusion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paggart Studio
Windows
Trapped inside his final painting by a mysterious curse, Nicholson must restore light, discover hidden doors, and solve puzzles to escape a dreamlike world of mysterious interconnected salons. Explore a world inspired by modernist art and unravel the mysteries hidden within the illusive environment.
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Puzzle 12%, Investigation 12%, First-Person 10.2%
- #42 Halloween Stories: Mark on the Bone Collector's Edition
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
When an evil spirit starts claiming souls from its abandoned fortress, can you use your skills as a Medium to stop the Dark Keeper’s plans and escape with your life in time?
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Investigation 17%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 13.2%
- #43 CD-ROM
70% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: monoclelord
Windows
10 CDs, 10 passwords. Find hidden messages, text, numbers to unlock next CD to continue your steganography puzzle journey.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Mystery 17%, Retro 15.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #44 Herreshoff's Legacy
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: LYF Games Studio
Windows
Explore a story-rich mystery in this atmospheric puzzle game. As a police officer, investigate the grand mansion of Dr. Wilfried Éric Herreshoff, uncover hidden compartments, solve challenging puzzles, and unravel the secrets of a dark family legacy.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 15%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%
- #45 Dark City: International Intrigue Collector's Edition
72% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
An urgent message brings a world-renowned detective to a New York City engulfed in flames, but the deadly infernos are just the beginning!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 17.2%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 12.6%
- #46 Looking For Fael
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
Hello, this is Fael... Listen, this is going to sound strange, but... I think I'm lost in the apartment. Right now... I... I don't know where I am. Can you come and help me?
Why similar: Investigation 17.7%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Mystery 9.9%
- #47 Strange Investigations: Becoming
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ElephantPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A detective meets a mysterious stranger in her first case!
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Investigation 11.2%
- #48 The Labyrinth on Burrow Hill
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Jonny Haynes
Windows
Unravel a thread of mystery and memory as you progress your way through the atmospheric halls of a dazzlingly large, long-deserted labyrinth. Explore the vistas of spectacular rooms and the hidden challenges within. Do you have what it takes to find what lies at the labyrinth's centre?
Why similar: Cinematic 14.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #49 Living Legends: Voice of the Sea
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
The dark seas are calling... Can you undo Neptune’s deadly curse in time?
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Hidden Object 11.6%
- #50 Chimeras: Blinding Love Collector's Edition
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
When several young men are mysteriously found blind and paralyzed, you’re called in to investigate! Can you uncover who, or what, is attacking them and return the Parisian streets to safety?
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 13.4%
- #51 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
69% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Detalion Games S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!
Why similar: Investigation 18.9%, Detective 18.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, First-Person 9%
- #52 Knight Cats: Leaves on the Road
69% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Elaphant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Catstown, a scenic village with beautiful views, quaint cobblestone pathways, and stunning architecture!
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Hidden Object 11.6%
- #53 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 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 38.8%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 7.6%, Adventure 7.2%
- #54 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 35.4%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 16.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%
- #55 The Painscreek Killings
68% matchVery Positive91% of 6,162 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.4 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 23.9%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #56 Haunted Hotel: Pheonix
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Uncover the truth behind the legendary fire that destroyed a university.
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 15.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 12.7%, Hidden Object 11.8%
- #57 Book Travelers: A Victorian Story
67% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you save literature’s most famous story worlds from ruin?
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 15.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Hidden Object 12.1%
- #58 Chimeras: Price of Greed Collector's Edition
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
People are disappearing left and right in the Carrington Mansion. But who’s behind it, how are they doing it, and most importantly, what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Hidden Object 12.2%
- #59 Memoware
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kuri1310
Windows · Mac · Linux
MEMOWARE! A small adventure, exploration and puzzle game where you must record the history of civilizations that vanished without a trace in a mountain with no name. Collect all the MEMORIES and organize them in each book of each civilization in chronological order.
Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Detective 16.3%, Historical 13.8%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #60 Haunted Legends: The Call of Despair Collector's Edition
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Amax InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
People in Nulver Town are turning into crystal and more appear on the streets each day! Can you find out who’s behind these strange transformations and save the town before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 19%, Investigation 15.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Hidden Object 11.8%