Games Like Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River

Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.

Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Crime 10.9%

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 21%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 10%

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

Why similar: Crime 14.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Detective 13.6%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%

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

Why similar: Investigation 15.5%, Detective 14.6%, Crime 12.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 12%

Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.

Why similar: Investigation 14.4%, Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Crime 10.4%

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: Investigation 19.1%, Detective 18.7%, Crime 17.3%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 11.8%

A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.

Why similar: Detective 14.6%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 13.8%, Crime 13.7%, Investigation 8.5%

The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?

Why similar: Crime 20.6%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.6%

Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"

Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Crime 9.3%

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 28%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 7%

A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Why similar: Investigation 20.2%, Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 12%, Old School 7%

[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: Investigation 21%, Detective 20.5%, Crime 18.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%

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: Crime 20%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 9.7%

Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.

Why similar: Crime 15.7%, Investigation 14.8%, Detective 12.3%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 9.4%

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 19.8%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 6.2%

Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.

Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Detective 13.7%, Mystery 8.6%

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 23.1%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 13.3%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 23.6%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 15.4%, Point & Click 9.6%, Crime 9.2%

Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.

Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 12.7%

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 16.6%, Detective 15.4%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 10.7%

Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 7.9%

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 16.7%, Crime 15.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Mystery 8.8%

In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Detective 16.9%, Crime 16.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 12.9%

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 22.5%, Crime 20.5%, Detective 17%, Mystery 12.6%, Logic 9.9%

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 22.1%, Investigation 19%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 9.6%

Thin Ice is a point and click adventure game set in the beautiful and mysterious town of Sandy Lake Village. Meet curious characters, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface of this idyllic setting.

Why similar: Crime 20.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 9%, Logic 8.2%

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 21%, Mystery 13.9%, Crime 13.9%, Point & Click 13.3%, Investigation 11%

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 19.9%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 9.8%

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 21.2%, Crime 15.9%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 8.4%

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Crime 13.7%, Logic 7.7%

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: Crime 24.4%, Detective 20.2%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 9.5%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Crime 19.7%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 7.5%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Investigation 22%, Crime 21.4%, Detective 21.3%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 9.1%

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: Investigation 19.3%, Detective 18.3%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 7.2%

Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 24.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Logic 9%, Family Friendly 8.8%

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 22.5%, Detective 20.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 12.2%, Logic 6.6%

A narrative adventure blending point-and-click and visual novel elements. Play as a young FBI agent in New Orleans, investigate crime scenes, profile suspects, and make choices that shape a branching story mixing offbeat humor with a gripping crime thriller.

Why similar: Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.3%, Detective 13.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 8.6%

Sticker Detective: By the Book is a point'n'click investigation game, where you solve mysteries using stickers. Join the famed Sticker Detective, Laura, as she explores the town of Green Wood, where a puzzling death took place.

Why similar: Investigation 22.4%, Crime 15.6%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Logic 10.3%

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 22%, Investigation 21.6%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 8%

The further into the forest the more fantastic things you will see. Do not be afraid of what you do not know or understand. Try to remember the oldest fairy tales about creatures that live deeply in a forest. Be bold enough to face something unusual in a classical English village!

Why similar: Crime 18.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Detective 13.3%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 10.6%

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Detective 21.1%, Crime 19.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Adventure 8.2%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Crime 18.4%, Investigation 17.9%, Detective 15.5%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.6%

Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!

Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Crime 15.4%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Funny 6.9%

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: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 18.6%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 15.2%, Point & Click 10.5%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Investigation 24.4%, Crime 22.4%, Detective 17.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 5.1%

Join Thomas and George, two young detectives, as they solve mysteries and find hidden objects in the foggy streets of Victorian London.

Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 15.6%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 13.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 10%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Crime 17.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9%

[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Detective 20%, Mystery 19.5%, Logic 9.6%, Puzzle 8.3%

The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.

Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Investigation 21%, Detective 18%, Logic 8%, Mystery 7.7%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Crime 14.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Point & Click 14.6%, Investigation 10.9%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Investigation 18.3%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 16.1%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 7.5%

Resurrected through fusion with the hostile entity K.L.A.R.A., you now owe a debt to the Resistance. Explore crime scenes without quest markers, write your deductions in your own words rather than choosing pre-made answers, and expose lies during intense interrogations.

Why similar: Investigation 16.4%, Detective 15.3%, Crime 14.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Logic 8.8%

One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?

Why similar: Crime 19%, Investigation 18.5%, Detective 17%, Mystery 12.9%, Logic 6.1%

A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Funny 8.2%

After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 13.6%, First-Person 7.6%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Crime 8.4%, Investigation 8.3%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 10%

Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Detective 23.9%, Mystery 20.2%, Point & Click 8.5%, Puzzle 8%

So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 18%, Logic 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.5%