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  1. #1 The Rise of the Golden Idol
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 3,925 reviews2024
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 22.2%, Investigation 16.9%, Detective 15.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Crime 10.7%

  2. #2 A Case of Fraud
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

    Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Crime 14%, Mystery 11.5%, Conspiracy 10%

  3. #3 City of Voices
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    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: Conspiracy 26.4%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 5.9%

  4. #4 The Case of the Golden Idol
    95% 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: Conspiracy 19.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Detective 16%, Mystery 11%, Crime 9.5%

  5. #5 Crimson Seer
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Meridian Malice
    Windows

    Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.

    Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 17.5%, Conspiracy 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 12.1%

  6. #6 Inkblood
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hey Bird!Pub: CRITICAL REFLEX
    Windows

    You're an Inquisitor following a trail of death. A cult is at work, your predecessor has vanished, and the region teeters on the edge of chaos. Find the truth. Uphold the Inquisition. Do not fail.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 20%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 9.3%, Crime 7.8%

  7. #7 The Ratline
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2026
    Dev: Owlskip Games
    Windows · Mac

    A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

    Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 22.8%, Conspiracy 19.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 6%

  8. #8 The Duke is Dead
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
    Windows

    The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!

    Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Conspiracy 14.4%, Crime 11.5%

  9. #9 The Detective's Apprentice
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

    Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Crime 9.2%, Logic 7.4%

  10. #10 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    91% 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 31.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Crime 15.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 5.1%

  11. #11 Detective Hindsight
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.

    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Crime 7.6%

  12. #12 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
    89% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.

    Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 13.6%, Conspiracy 12.3%, Mystery 12.1%

  13. #13 The Silver Crow
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dreamagination
    Windows · Mac

    You play Conrad - executioner, outcast, and the last man anyone would trust to solve a murder. A handcrafted adventure steeped in Renaissance atmosphere, occult shadows and moral ambiguity. A point & click mystery in a city where truth is buried, power decides guilt, and someone is always watching.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 20.6%, Detective 18%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 9%

  14. #14 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CorDubiumArts
    Windows

    Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.

    Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Logic 8.8%

  15. #15 Chronique des Silencieux
    87% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2024
    Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 18%, Investigation 15.2%, Detective 15%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 9.6%

  16. #16 HANGAR 51: Classified Investigation
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lootz Games
    Windows

    A first-person investigation and detective game. Explore a sealed 1980s bunker, solve puzzles, collect evidence, take photos, and piece together what really happened. Your final report determines the outcome. Follow the protocol. Question everything.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Detective 17.8%, Conspiracy 13.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Crime 10.1%

  17. #17 Nirvana Noir
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Feral Cat DenPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows

    A noir adventure beyond time and space. The city of cosmic beings is under threat in two parallel realities - one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other exploding in color and sin. It’s up to you to solve the mysteries of the Bigger Bang in this follow up to the award-winning Genesis Noir.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 19.4%, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 14.7%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 9.2%

  18. #18 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    85% 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: Investigation 22.2%, Detective 22%, Mystery 13.9%, Conspiracy 6.6%, Puzzle 6.5%

  19. #19 Death at Fleming Manor
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SUPERTHUMb
    Windows

    "Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 20.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 10%

  20. #20 Hello Operator
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Leapfrog Studio LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Play as Blissville’s lone switchboard operator in this atmospheric, story-rich mystery. From your dimly lit station, connect calls, listen in, and uncover the secrets that bind the townsfolk—and the darkness beneath their polite masquerade.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24.1%, Detective 15.6%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 13.1%

  21. #21 Call of the Golden Valley
    82% matchPositive88% of 42 reviews2025
    Dev: O'Saurus Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Your friend is missing in the Australian outback and you must find her. Search the Internet for clues, solve mysterious puzzles and uncover the conspiracy of the vanishing hikers of Golden Valley.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 21.4%, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Crime 9.2%

  22. #22 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    83% matchMixed56% of 333 reviews2024
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    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 19.6%, Investigation 19.3%, Conspiracy 16.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 7.2%

  23. #23 FoldLoop
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Keyhole Studio
    Windows

    FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.

    Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Conspiracy 16.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Logic 9.2%

  24. #24 Mystery of the Malign
    80% 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: Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 19.2%, Conspiracy 12.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Crime 7%

  25. #25 Wrongly Accused
    81% 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 23.4%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8%, Historical 7.4%

  26. #26 The Operator
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 8,280 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24.4%, Investigation 18.4%, Detective 18.1%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 10.2%

  27. #27 Mysteries of Perception
    79% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2025
    Dev: 50 Rats Games
    Windows · Mac

    Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!

    Why similar: Conspiracy 26.4%, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 18%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 12%

  28. #28 A Hand With Many Fingers
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 499 reviews2020
    Dev: Colestia
    Windows

    Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 33.9%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Historical 12.6%, Detective 9.7%

  29. #29 The Missing Threads
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
    Windows

    [DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

    Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 23.3%, Crime 16.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 6.6%

  30. #30 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 660 reviews2026
    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

    Why similar: Conspiracy 28.5%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Logic 7.5%

  31. #31 Orson, P.I.: Midnight at the Grand Hotel
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Abscure
    Windows

    Twelve guests at a Chicago hotel plot to steal millions in jewels. Stop them before midnight strikes.

    Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Conspiracy 15.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 8.9%

  32. #32 Scene Investigators
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2023
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

    Why similar: Investigation 24%, Detective 19.5%, Crime 17.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Logic 10%

  33. #33 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Crime 16.7%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 14.7%, Logic 7.6%

  34. #34 The hidden game society
    76% 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 26.9%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Logic 8.3%

  35. #35 The Fifth Bell: Frequency of Secrets
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Serhat Arslan
    Windows

    The Fifth Bell is a premium 2D point-and-click mystery adventure set in 1994 Europe. Investigate hidden mechanisms, decode historical clues, and stop a forbidden instrument before it is awakened.

    Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Puzzle 9.2%, Conspiracy 8.8%, Point & Click 8.8%

  36. #36 The Roottrees are Dead
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Logic 7.5%

  37. #37 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,076 reviews2026
    Dev: yattytheman
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 28.3%, Detective 22%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 5.7%

  38. #38 A Death in the Red Light
    74% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
    Dev: Mystery City Games BV
    Windows

    Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 20.3%, Investigation 18.9%, Detective 18.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Crime 11.7%

  39. #39 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
    75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 14.4%, Crime 12.7%, Logic 9.7%

  40. #40 Detective Agency Gray Tie 2 - Collector's Edition
    74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Avi Games
    Windows

    The second part of the detective saga! Help Amanda find the stolen masterpiece in France. Explore mysterious locations, find hidden objects and solve puzzles. The Collector's Edition includes 20 mini-games and additional locations!

    Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Conspiracy 18.2%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 8.5%

  41. #41 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
    73% 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: Conspiracy 21.3%, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 14%, Mystery 10.1%

  42. #42 Detective Agency Gray Tie - Collector's Edition
    73% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2022
    Dev: Avi Games
    Windows

    Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Conspiracy 18.2%, Crime 11.5%, Investigation 9.8%, Mystery 8.9%

  43. #43 LAN Party Adventures
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 108 reviews2025
    Dev: LEAP Game Studios
    Windows

    Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 19.5%, Crime 17.7%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 13%

  44. #44 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold Case Inc
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 21%, Crime 18.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 5.2%

  45. #45 Murders on the Yangtze River
    70% 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 29.1%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Historical 9.3%

  46. #46 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
    72% 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: Detective 18.1%, Investigation 17.4%, Conspiracy 17.2%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 10%

  47. #47 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
    71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Iskonsko Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Explore mid 20th century Europe as an ex-OSS operative using quick wits, problem solving abilities and gritty charm to duck and weave his way between cultists, crazy Frenchmen and dangerous killers! Based on point & click classics, Trouble Hunter Chronicles revitalizes the genre for the modern era.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24%, Investigation 16.1%, Detective 16%, Mystery 11.8%, Historical 8.8%

  48. #48 Almanac: Detective Agency
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bergamot Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?

    Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Investigation 20.1%, Conspiracy 16.5%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 13.3%

  49. #49 The Honeypot Murders
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Supernormal Games
    Windows

    Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 26.5%, Investigation 19.1%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 6.3%

  50. #50 Security 51
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alawar
    Windows

    You're a security officer deep within Area 51. Scan the staff, verify clearances, and decide who can enter the elevator and who absolutely mustn't leave. The deeper you go, the less certain you are that anyone standing before you is still human.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 24.8%, Investigation 15.9%, Detective 15%, Mystery 10.6%, Aliens 8.2%

  51. #51 Green Mist over Portland
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bushmonkey GamesPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.

    Why similar: Investigation 18.8%, Detective 18.6%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Historical 8.2%

  52. #52 A Town Called Happenstance
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sole Rebel Soul
    Windows

    Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Conspiracy 17.6%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 7.9%

  53. #53 Death at Sycamore Hall
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 27.5%, Investigation 26.5%, Mystery 16.3%, Logic 11.2%, Puzzle 7.2%

  54. #54 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 900 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 34%, Investigation 28.9%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 4.8%

  55. #55 Paper Perjury
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 201 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 25.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 12.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Puzzle 8.4%

  56. #56 Eye 4 Eye
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 82 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 22.6%, Investigation 21.4%, Conspiracy 17%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 7.8%

  57. #57 Brightstone Mysteries: The Others
    68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Cateia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A local toy-maker and all his factory workers mysteriously vanished on the same night. Uncover shocking secrets, solve riddles and explore a mysterious town in this eerie hidden object puzzle adventure game!

    Why similar: Conspiracy 25.4%, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 12.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Point & Click 8%

  58. #58 Gap World Events
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 荔枝加盐
    Windows

    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 26.7%, Investigation 21.5%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 8.6%

  59. #59 Mysteries of Old Tokyo
    65% matchNo user reviews100% of 27 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 21.3%, Investigation 14%, Historical 13.2%, Logic 9.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

  60. #60 Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 152 reviews2020
    Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Take on a role of a famous scientist drawn into a dangerous game, where the goal is to save the mankind and uncover family secret. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure in the world of experiments, mysteries and espionage!

    Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Crime 13.7%, Investigation 13.2%, Science 12.5%, Logic 7.7%

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