- #1 Unheard - Voices of Crime
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,170 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Why similar: Detective 54%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, RPG 8.4%, Point & Click 3.9%
- #2 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 755 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.
Why similar: Detective 41.7%, RPG 16.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 9.2%
- #3 Baker Street Breakouts: A Sherlockian Escape Adventure
96% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: HiSv Studio
Windows
"Baker Street Breakouts" combines the thrill of an Escape Room with the storytelling of an Adventure. Use your superior deduction skills in this story-driven mystery to help Sherlock deducing his way through an old film studio to finally face his arch nemesis Moriarty. Become a Master of Deduction!
Why similar: Detective 39.6%, Point & Click 14.1%, Narration 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #4 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
95% matchVery Positive81% of 1,336 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Detective 37.1%, RPG 17.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Adventure 9.4%
- #5 阴缘
94% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: Huochairen Interactive Entertainment
Windows
上个年代的偏远小城,看电影的时候收到一个“意外”的快递,诡异随着而来……随着故事揭开,发现自己似乎忘了家人往事,自己的命是借来的?
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Thriller 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, RPG 10.9%, Horror 8.9%
- #6 Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat
94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: PnC Narratives
Windows
A point & click mystery adventure game set in 1920s Southeast England. Assume the role of Dr. Doyle, gather clues, interrogate witnesses, make assumptions, reach conclusions, decide the guilty party and solve the mystery of the cloche hat.
Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 19.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 7.9%
- #7 The Mystery of Oak Island
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
Windows · Mac · Linux
A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Point & Click 20.5%, Mystery 19.6%, Narration 10.9%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #8 Rabbit Detective
92% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: PinkTokum Studio
Windows
《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探,在前往拜访好友时,竟发现对方已意外身亡!案发现场疑点重重,线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制,从现场抽丝剥茧,在正确的时机放置正确的证据,找出杀害受害兔的真凶,洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法,并在审讯中揭露其罪行!
Why similar: Detective 54.6%, Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, RPG 7.2%, Retro 4.4%
- #9 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
91% matchVery Positive88% of 8,955 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Detective 38%, Mystery 19.1%, Walking Simulator 18%, Exploration 7.6%, Horror 5.9%
- #10 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
91% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 51.8%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 6.9%
- #11 Detective Hindsight
89% 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 42.5%, Mystery 18.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Puzzle 9.2%, Thriller 7%
- #12 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
90% matchMostly Negative28% of 533 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...
Why similar: Detective 46.1%, Point & Click 21%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #13 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
89% matchMixed59% of 789 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.
Why similar: Detective 45%, Point & Click 23%, Adventure 12.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #14 Krypta FM
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,988 reviews2024
Dev: Under The Sink Studio
Windows
Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary?
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Mystery 12%, Narration 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%
- #15 The Raven Remastered
88% matchVery Positive81% of 395 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 43.9%, Point & Click 23.5%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #16 Manchester's Crimes: The Beginnings
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Nordic Cats Studio
Windows
Manchester, United Kingdom, 1889. 21-year-old Wilson Hellberg is looking for his brother's killer in a big, histile city. Explore rich neighborhoods and dark corners, conducting an investigation, which will lead Wilson closer to the long-awaited justice.
Why similar: Detective 44.6%, Point & Click 22.7%, Mystery 20.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
87% matchVery Positive93% of 316 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Point & Click 25.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 8.5%, Adventure 7.9%
- #18 The End of the Sun: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows
The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Exploration 7.8%
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
85% matchMixed55% of 1,126 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 40%, Mystery 19.2%, Point & Click 15.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 7.1%
- #20 The Mournmore Killings
84% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Fatih Mert
Windows
The Mournmore Killings a story-driven, deduction based mystery game where you step into the shoes of a detective trying to solve the enigmatic riddles left behind by a serial killer.
Why similar: Detective 43.5%, Mystery 19%, Narration 15.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #21 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDogStudio
Windows
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 51.7%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 7.1%, RPG 6%
- #22 In Memoriam
82% 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 43.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Point & Click 14%, Puzzle 10.3%, RPG 8.1%
- #23 深渊档案
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Walker Studio
Windows
You are a special investigator sent to a construction site halted by a supernatural event. Beneath it lies a deadly mining accident where almost no one survived. Using old photos, trace the memories of the dead, relive their final moments, and uncover long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Detective 51%, Mystery 21.8%, Puzzle 9%, RPG 6.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #24 Escape The Ordinary: Tales of Romina Manor
81% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: megaseven
Windows
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: Detective 41.8%, Mystery 23.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Point & Click 8.5%, Adventure 4.5%
- #25 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 812 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
'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: Detective 37.9%, Point & Click 26.9%, Mystery 18.2%, Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 4.6%
- #26 The Murder of Ava Monroe
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 44.3%, Mystery 18.1%, Narration 11.7%, Point & Click 9.7%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #27 The Outer Islands
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slapstick Games
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Mystery 22.2%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #28 The Rewinder
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,300 reviews2021
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Point & Click 13.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Thriller 7.9%
- #29 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
78% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
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: Detective 36.9%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 4.9%
- #30 Post Mortem
80% matchMixed57% of 438 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 27.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Horror 5.6%
- #31 The Painscreek Killings
77% matchVery Positive91% of 6,095 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 34%, Mystery 18%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #32 The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 1
77% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Intetic
Windows
This is the story of detective Brian Fisher who after the disappearance of his father, makes his life mission to find him...alive! His father is a scientist and disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Brian is eager to find his father and devotes his life to find out why and how he disappeared, with his only hope to find him alive.
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Narration 22%, Mystery 20.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #33 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
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 41.2%, Point & Click 20.6%, Mystery 18.8%, Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.8%
- #34 Return of the Obra Dinn
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,856 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 52.3%, Mystery 23.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 5.1%, Walking Simulator 3.5%
- #35 Puzzle Agent
76% matchVery Positive89% of 2,805 reviews2010
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 4.1%
- #36 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
73% matchVery Positive98% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Mystery 25.6%, Point & Click 21.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 6.4%
- #37 Abnormal1999:Apartment of Death
74% 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 30.8%, Exploration 15.3%, RPG 13.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Mystery 10.7%
- #38 Detective Mane
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Frog Games
Windows · Linux
When items go missing and mysterious occurrences disrupt every day life, Detective Leonardo Mane is on the scene. Investigate, interrogate, accuse and solve the case.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Point & Click 14.7%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Exploration 5.8%
- #39 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
76% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 7.5%
- #40 Discarded Memories: A Red Iron Story
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toby Davis
Windows · Linux
Enter a small town filled with mysteries to help Andrew Connor solve one of his own. Work your way through the past and help put it, and the people involved, to rest for good. Just remember to be careful, danger could be hidden around any corner.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Point & Click 18%, Narration 16.3%, Exploration 12.9%, Horror 6.8%
- #41 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
72% 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 32.4%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Point & Click 14.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Puzzle 9%
- #42 The End of the Sun
71% matchVery Positive97% of 283 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Mystery 15.3%, Point & Click 12%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Thriller 9.1%
- #43 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27.7%, Mystery 14.6%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Point & Click 11.4%, Puzzle 8%
- #44 Big Ear Detective
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fabula Improviso
Windows · Mac
Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Point & Click 15.4%, Narration 14.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #45 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,077 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Detective 41.6%, Mystery 23.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Point & Click 8.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #46 The Roottrees are Dead
69% 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 44.7%, Mystery 21%, Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #47 Unheil
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evona Games
Windows
You'll witness unprecedentedly chilling events as you try to uncover the dark secrets lurking within a cursed mansion alongside Alexia. This village has never returned any of its visitors. Will you be able to escape the clutches of this cursed village?
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Thriller 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Exploration 8.9%
- #48 The Pactmaker
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Alejandro Pascual
Windows
You are a professor who forged pacts with otherworldly entities to save your daughter. Dive into the memories of others, alter reality, and use your new supernatural abilities to uncover the truth in this dark point-and-click thriller.
Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Point & Click 18.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 6.7%, Adventure 6.7%
- #49 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 48.5%, Mystery 19.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Point & Click 10.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #50 莫比乌斯疑案
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: YiMiao Game
Windows · Mac
多条故事线,高智商烧脑反转型剧情类RPG游戏,线索伏笔众多。
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Mystery 15.5%, RPG 11.7%, Point & Click 10.2%, Horror 7.4%
- #51 Quest: Escape Room 3
69% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: KuKo
Windows
The jolly party of Paul and his friends ends with a kidnapping. It turns out that they are locked in an abandoned factory by some maniac who decided to play a deadly game with them. Will they be able to solve all the riddles and escape from this dark place?
Why similar: Detective 26%, Point & Click 18.6%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 10%
- #52 MeiQi 2022
68% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
At the end of 1990, there was a murder in Changzhuang community. Both mother and son were killed. The case is full of doubts. According to the clues, you plan to visit the murder scene alone at night, search for evidence, obtain clues, and crack the truth.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Mystery 14.6%, RPG 11.1%, Thriller 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #53 My Own Murder
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unseen InteractivePub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Narration 23.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Thriller 9.5%, Exploration 8.8%
- #54 Sinking Island
70% matchMixed70% of 275 reviews2014
Dev: White Birds ProductionsPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Walter Jones, a billionaire had planned on opening up a resort for the rich and famous, but was killed before his dream could be achieved. It's up to Detective Jack Norm to crack the case by interviewing the people on Sinking Island to get valuable clues. A game from Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Point & Click 28.9%, Mystery 19.9%, Adventure 13.6%
- #55 Murders on the Yangtze River
65% 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 47.3%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 7.9%, Story Rich 6%
- #56 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
68% 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 57%, Mystery 17.9%, Point & Click 8.1%, Puzzle 6.7%, Adventure 5%
- #57 Anathema Requiem
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phantasm Lab
Windows
Anathema Requiem is an atmospheric third-person psychological horror game where you must uncover the mystery of an abandoned cemetery where people vanish without a trace.
Why similar: Detective 41.2%, Narration 17.6%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Exploration 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%
- #58 False Testimony
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Point & Click 20.1%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 10.5%
- #59 Grim Tales: Graywitch Collector's Edition
67% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Your friend’s in the past!
Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Narration 19.1%, Point & Click 16.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Horror 7.7%
- #60 Final Remedy
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OznaroxPub: HobOznarox
Windows
You wake up in an unfamiliar, snowy place. You don't know how you got there or who you are. Solve the mystery, avoid or defeat enemies, and escape... An atmospheric, story-rich, post-apocalyptic walking simulator with puzzle elements and crafting mechanics
Why similar: Detective 24%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Mystery 16.4%, Thriller 9.6%, Exploration 8.4%