- #1 Hotel of Shadows
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Piotr Boruszewski
Windows
Hotel of Shadows is an immersive detective game where you step into the shoes of a rookie investigator in a mysterious hotel. You must find all stoles items and gather them to identify theft. There are 3 investigations where player have to find different, stolen items.
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Detective 12.7%, Thriller 9.9%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #2 Infra Et Intus
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SamPub: The Moth
Windows
Explore the hallways of long lost dungeon halls. Solve puzzles and face off against the monsters and horrors that await you below. Collect weapons, keys and secrets. Obsolete code. Forgotten protocols. A maze of questions. Your only option is escape.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Conspiracy 14.3% ★, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Investigation 12%
- #3 To find her
96% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: 寻踪开发商Pub: 寻踪发行商
Windows
《寻踪》is an immersive adventure puzzle game with simple controls, perfect for beginners. ,crack codes, solve literary puzzles, and evade capture. With over 10 gameplay elements and a micro-horror atmosphere, the game offers a thrilling experience as you uncover the truth behind a girl's disappearance.
Why similar: Drama 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Strategy 10.5%
- #4 Untold Mystery: Angel's Cry 2 - Tears of the Fallen
95% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the shoes of a Vatican secret agent in this story-rich, hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a terror-stricken medieval Spanish village.
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.4%, Historical 12.6%, Detective 11.8%, Medieval 9.5%, Investigation 9.3%
- #5 Endless Nightmare
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: CHENGDU JIAYIHUYU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LT
Windows
You play as James, a police inspector. James's wife and daughter were murdered in his own house. As he uncovers the truth, the strange occurrences in the mansion gradually turn into an endless nightmare...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Detective 13.7%, Thriller 9.4%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #6 La Mora - A Journey in Time
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LaMora Labs
Windows
Time is broken. Your job, is to find out what's happened, and repair the damage, if possible. Inspired from classic adventure puzzle games, with immersive gameplay, rich storyline and beautiful graphics, In La Mora, you don't just play the game, you live it!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21%, Historical 13.9%, Detective 12.9%, RPG 8.7%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #7 Next Room
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Poro
Windows
It is a single-player 3D scene puzzle type game that interacts with objects in a room from a first-person perspective to find a way to the next room. The game is made up of high-quality models, bright skies and warm sunlight, so find your way to the next room in this cozy room!
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle 15.4%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Investigation 11.9%
- #8 迷渡桥
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 犬狸工作室Pub: OKJOY
Windows
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏,你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移,背负着家族十年的冤屈,在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥,换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案,窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽,揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Historical 16.5%, Drama 12.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #9 Requiem
91% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: ReaskGames
Windows
In a dark cemetery, you face the echoes of your past mistakes. Solve locked chests, find lost letters, and uncover the truth behind the silence. Requiem is an atmospheric exploration game focused on guilt and loneliness rather than fear.
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.5%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Thriller 14.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Drama 9.5%
- #10 Frightening Monastery
91% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: SKY LINKER HONG KONG LIMITED
Windows
After receiving a mysterious invitation to a summer camp, you are captured by Sister Madeline inside Eagle's Junior High School. Now, your mission is to escape the school before Sister Madeline manages to complete her evil plan.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Hidden Object 17.1%, Strategy 11.2%, RPG 11%, Thriller 10.2%
- #11 Corridor Exit 8
90% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Mynoki Games
Windows · Mac
A first-person psychological horror game based on tension and perception testing. You walk through an endless corridor, noticing anomalies around you and trying to make the right decision at every step. Escape is possible with eight correct choices, but one mistake will start everything over.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.2%, Hidden Object 20.8%, Thriller 12.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #12 Chernobyl Again
89% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: Vimagineo Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Chernobyl Again is an adventure game adjusted for Virtual Reality headsets for a more immersive and engaging experience level. The story full of challenges and turbulence will let the players transform into a character trying to save the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Why similar: Historical 13.8%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Detective 13%, Thriller 12.4%, Drama 11%
- #13 THE BREAKFIVE
89% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Nanjing Baiku Network Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
In 1421, the seemingly peaceful Ming Empire is actually rife with undercurrents. As the capital relocation project progresses, numerous forces across the realm are beginning to stir. A massive conspiracy is quietly brewing, and the facade of peace and tranquility is about to be torn apart.
Why similar: Historical 16.6%, Conspiracy 14% ★, Drama 13.3%, Detective 11.7%, Investigation 10.5%
- #14 Murders on the Yangtze River
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,376 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.0 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 24.2%, Historical 13%, Drama 12.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Investigation 11.2%
- #15 白色协议 The White: Protocol
86% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Vespera
Windows
The White: Protocol is a first-person exploration game set in a controlled metro system. You play as an operator completing tasks, exploring restricted spaces, and observing system changes. Following or deviating from instructions affects the environment and leads to different outcomes.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19%, Strategy 16.1%, Hidden Object 16.1%, RPG 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #16 Escape Room: The Sorcerer's Curse
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Binary Pulsar Ltd.
Windows
Play our escape room game from your own home. A curse has befallen the town of Inglesfear. You, a lowly villager have been chosen to enter the sorcerer's house, break the curse, and escape unscathed. Can you outsmart the sorcerer and win freedom for your village?
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.6%, Detective 15.2%, Logic 12.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 11%
- #17 Filter World
87% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: DaWenYu
Windows
《影视界》是一款兼具视觉小说、冒险、探索、悬疑和剧情元素的独特游戏体验。在这个神秘的世界中,每个场景都有多个NPC实时演绎剧情,而玩家需要精明地选择观察哪一部分剧情。通过掌握有限的信息或不断重复游玩,以不同视角审视事件,玩家将逐渐理解每个角色的行为轨迹和动机,最终破解一切的谜团。 在《影视界》中,您将扮演局外人的角色,以上帝视角观察并影响这个充满悬念和挑战的世界。选择不同的视角会对剧情有着不同的理解。准备好挑战自己的观察力、推理能力,探索这个引人入胜的冒险世界,揭示隐藏在每个角色之间的秘密,解开这个充满谜团的世界的终极真相。
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Detective 12.8%, Drama 12.3%, Investigation 9.7%, Strategy 9.2%
- #18 The veil of the forgotten
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Kyomu Games
Windows
A psychological challenge on a dark island where every step tests you. You are alone; the light is your only ally. Will you be able to withstand the pressure and uncover the secret behind the veil?
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.2%, Drama 13.9%, Investigation 12.7%, Puzzle 11%, Thriller 10.8%
- #19 The hidden game society
85% 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 23.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Historical 12%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 9.3%
- #20 Abnormal1999:Apartment of Death
83% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
Venture into the abandoned jungle apartment, embody lone survivor Ross, on a gripping adventure. College friends Joanna and Ivan went missing here. You must unravel mysteries room-by-room while evading a lurking killer's attacks. Can you pierce the enigmas and escape unscathed?
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Thriller 14.2%, RPG 13.1%, Drama 11.7%
- #21 Escape From Ruby Castle
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Ruby Dragon Software
Windows
Can you escape from Ruby Castle ? Explore the castle and find the five keys for the final puzzle. Navigate through the many rooms, some open, some hidden and some behind locked doors. Look for the clues, solve the puzzles and collect the valuables. Oh! and try not to die.
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.1%, Historical 16%, Puzzle 16%, Medieval 15.7%, Logic 12.5%
- #22 Blood: Endless Pursuit
82% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: CenturyTraveler
Windows
It's a horror game,you should press wasd to move and f to interact,with all the tools you find you can escape from the house and the glown.The enemy will chase you by your blood.The environment light is dark and you have initial iight surrounded yourself
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, 3D Platformer 24.1%, Thriller 11.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #23 MeiQi 2019
81% matchMixed69% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
The "Meiqi" series is a plot-oriented puzzle game. This collection is the beginning of the Meiqi Series, including all 6 episodes of the first season, namely Meiqi/Tingting/Sifeng/Aiguo/Cuilan/Jasmine, This is the entrance to the little universe of Sun Meiqi's mysterious case.
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Hidden Object 9.7%
- #24 Escape Shadow Storm
82% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Nicholas Vandermeulen
Windows
Escape Shadow Storm is a story-oriented pirate themed set of escape rooms. Each room requires the completion of a bamboozling puzzle to progress. Players will encounter a series of interesting hidden items, hazy riddles, and unpickable locks. Experience the magical story and swashbuckling adventure.
Why similar: Hidden Object 18.5%, Detective 14.4%, Investigation 11.4%, Medieval 10.5%, Puzzle 9%
- #25 Lost Traces: Genesis
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stavros TheologouPub: Sitting Ducks Productions
Windows
Uncover the terrifying truth behind the Blackwood conspiracy in this first-person psychological horror. Use emerging psychic powers to solve deep, environmental puzzles and survive the secrets of Project GENESIS.
Why similar: Investigation 13.2%, Hidden Object 13%, Conspiracy 11.5% ★, Drama 10.9%, Detective 10.7%
- #26 CLUAIDO
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gamer Tool Studio
Windows · Mac
A procedural mystery game where you play as a detective racing against time to solve a murder case. As toxic gas slowly shrinks the map, find hidden clues and freely interrogate suspects with open-ended questioning. Manage your investigation under increasing pressure in a challenge against time.
Why similar: Hidden Object 16.9%, Investigation 14.7%, Detective 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Thriller 11%
- #27 Benevolent
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SkangoGames LLC
Windows
Benevolent is a first-person narrative game following royal guard Quin Hawthorn, who returns to her home kingdom to find the duchess potentially missing – but nobody believes her, and doubt is cast at every turn. Uncover secrets, search for truth, and unravel the silence before it unravels you
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.5%, Detective 13.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Drama 10.9%, Investigation 9.7%
- #28 Gordian Rooms 2: A curious island Prologue
79% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Locked and left to your own devices once again! Muster your wits and find a way out of a yet undiscovered part of your recently inherited mansion. The Prologue takes place between the events of Gordian Rooms 1 and 2.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.3%, Conspiracy 17.9% ★, Investigation 13%, Puzzle 11.6%, First-Person 9.2%
- #29 Aquachamber
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DISARESP STUDIO
Windows
Knowledge Lock × Time Loop × Poolcore, first-person puzzle game. Wake up repeatedly in a familiar yet unfamiliar pool space, observe and deduce to uncover the rules hidden in the water, tiles, light and shadow.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Detective 17.4%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Investigation 9.4%
- #30 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 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: Hidden Object 15.9%, Historical 14.1%, Detective 12.8%, Thriller 12%, Drama 9.6%
- #31 The House of Da Vinci
78% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hidden Object 28%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 12.7%, Historical 12.7%, Detective 9.4%
- #32 Shifted
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Petar KozomoraPub: Peterson Studios
Windows
Shifted is a psychological thriller game where you must search the room for anomalies, but also try to escape from the lab you've been imprisoned.
Why similar: Abstract 18%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Detective 11.8%, Investigation 10.7%, Strategy 8.1%
- #33 Mystery Phantoms: Ghostly Secrets Collector's Edition
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Enter four haunted locations where memories hunt the living. Solve paranormal puzzles, uncover ghostly secrets, and survive what awakens under the Blood Moon.
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.9%, Detective 18.9%, Thriller 14.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%
- #34 Mystery Of Camp Enigma
77% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: M9 Games
Windows
Explore areas, collect hidden objects and take in your surroundings. You will need all of your puzzle solving skills to put together a plan to make your way through the island of Camp Enigma, solving riddles and down the many paths of mystery.
Why similar: Hidden Object 16.4%, Detective 16.1%, Conspiracy 12.4% ★, Mystery 10.5%, Logic 9.5%
- #35 The House of Da Vinci 3
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hidden Object 19.4%, Historical 17.3%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 10.3%
- #36 In Memoriam
74% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: MoCaps
Windows · Linux
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Medieval 13.6%, Investigation 13.4%, Drama 12.4%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #37 Rising snake:The present world
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: 天方地圆工作室
Windows
《Rising Snake》 is a semi sandbox horror decryption adventure game. A fictional university campus based on real size. A "Taoist" with special abilities. A twisted and bizarre story. Waiting for your arrival.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Drama 13.6%, Thriller 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, RPG 10.4%
- #38 Tootinis
75% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Skalden
Windows
Tootins is an action packed puzzle adventure game in full 3D filled with original monsters, music and gameplay. Use your bubble spitting powers to smash or push monsters, solve puzzles and save your village. The gameplay is an original mix of action and puzzle elements.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Hidden Object 23.8%, 3D Platformer 21.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, First-Person 7.3%
- #39 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Thriller 13.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Drama 9.5%
- #40 Al Sira
73% 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: Hidden Object 33.1%, Detective 22.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Investigation 12.1%, 3D 8.2%
- #41 The Atlas Mystery: PC Edition
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Right CornerPub: TRC DMI
Windows
Explore the haunted halls of the infamous Atlas Theater, a 1940’s era movie palace that played host to a shocking Hollywood tragedy. Solve intricate puzzles, discover startling artifacts, and evade sinister forces to uncover the twisted truth behind the theater’s dark history.
Why similar: Hidden Object 24.3%, Strategy 20%, Historical 14.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Investigation 9%
- #42 The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: XSGames
Windows · Mac
Take the challenge again and crack 50 new amazing riddles in the third chapter of The Da Vinci Cryptex! series!
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.5%, Detective 12.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Investigation 9.6%
- #43 A Hand With Many Fingers
71% matchVery Positive86% of 491 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 24.2% ★, Investigation 20.9%, Historical 20.6%, Thriller 13.2%, Mystery 11.8%
- #44 Twin Mind: The Deathly Trick Collector’s Edition
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Join the most famous pair of detective twins as they delve into the mysterious deaths of two prominent magicians. Were these tragic accidents, or is there a sinister force at play?
Why similar: Hidden Object 23%, Detective 16.9%, Thriller 13%, Puzzle 10.6%, Investigation 10.3%
- #45 Storage Anomaly
70% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: CinrGames
Windows
Storage Anomaly puts you in the role of a cashier assigned to identify unusual anomalies in a store's storage room. Use your phone to take photos of the anomalies, stay alert, solve puzzles, and face unexpected challenges as you navigate through a dark and creepy environment
Why similar: Hidden Object 27.4%, Thriller 20.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Detective 7.5%, Logic 7.2%
- #46 Mystery Box 2: Evolution
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: XSGames
Windows · Mac
Enjoy the 2nd chapter of the Mystery Box game series! Unlock 57 boxes by solving tons of intriguing puzzles that will put your brain to work!
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.4%, Detective 13.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Investigation 10.5%
- #47 逃出动物园丨Escape from the zoo
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TheblackMoon
Windows
这是一款用RPGMaker制作的JRPG解谜游戏游戏,主人公将在一座动物园中愉快观光,途中通过遵守动物园规则来尝试解开隐藏在动物园中的谜题。 游戏支持简体中文。
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, Hidden Object 22.1%, RPG 21.8%, Puzzle 14.7%, Drama 12.7%
- #48 Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Devil in the Belfry Collector's Edition
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: AMAX InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you save an old friend from a deadly legend in time?
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.7%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Thriller 11.5%
- #49 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
69% 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: Hidden Object 22.4%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Thriller 11.1%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #50 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 580 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 19.7% ★, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 12.7%, Drama 11.4%, Hidden Object 10.6%
- #51 《甲辰荡魔》Taoist down the hill
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 基岩工作室
Windows
Due to emotional confusion, I joined Xinlonghu Mountain and became a Taoist. Now I am going down the mountain to travel and slay demons and eliminate demons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Thriller 13.4%, Detective 12.4%, RPG 11.7%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #52 Dungeon Run
68% matchMostly Negative40% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Minvwiz
Windows
Race through 100 floors, collect all the keys, and compete for glory!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.8%, Hidden Object 23.4%, Strategy 13.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, First-Person 7.5%
- #53 Detective Hindsight
69% 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 26.2%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Thriller 11.6%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #54 The Case of the Golden Idol
67% 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 17.6%, Conspiracy 16.3% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Thriller 12.8%, Historical 12.8%
- #55 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 513 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: Detective 20.2%, Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Thriller 12.5%
- #56 Mystical Riddles: Ghostly Park Collector's Edition
69% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
What is the price of eternal life? Stop the atrocious ritual! Don't let evil prevail! The soul hunter will spare no one. Can you master the willpower to win?
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.3%, Detective 20.2%, Thriller 11.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #57 Lily
68% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: CornmealPub: Yahaha Studios
Windows
Step into the story of a young girl tormented by her past. Discover dark mysteries and solve complicated riddles on a scary school campus. The unsettling atmosphere, important clues, and Lily's broken recollections await you. Can you help her find comfort in darkness?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Thriller 19.1%, First-Person 16.6%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 14.8%
- #58 MeiQi:Phoenix and the Chamber of Secrets
68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
本篇将以哈朵的视角基于竹简描述,还原每一个朝代的金凤凰密室,获取神秘的金凤凰历代记,最终揭开凤凰花开之谜。
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Thriller 15.2%, Drama 14.8%, Detective 13.7%, Mystery 9.9%
- #59 Gordian Rooms 2: A curious island
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... The escape island game where you venture further into the mysteries of the Gordian Society! Challenge your wits and conquer every puzzle on the Isle of Lye!
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.5%, Conspiracy 18.9% ★, Investigation 14%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 9.2%
- #60 Last Question
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 夜行者
Windows
"Last Question" is a VR puzzle-solving game where you experience escaping from a locked room in first-person perspective.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, RPG 12.1%, Medieval 11.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Mystery 11.1%