- #1 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
97% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Detective 16.8%, Mouse Only 15.7% ★, Classic 12.1% ★, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features a chilling, atmospheric mystery that perfectly captures the investigative tension found in Alibi in Ashes.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 316 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Detective 20.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite for its deep, story-rich mystery and haunting atmosphere that rewards careful observation.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive93% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Mouse Only 15.5% ★, Point & Click 14.5%, Classic 13.4% ★, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern entry offers high-quality production values and complex, satisfying puzzles that test your detective skills.
- #4 Syberia
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Classic 18% ★, Puzzle 10%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure featuring a strong female lead and intricate puzzles that fans of the Nancy Drew style will appreciate.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
94% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.8% ★, Classic 14.6% ★, Point & Click 14.4%, Detective 12.8%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a challenging scientific mystery with the same satisfying point-and-click gameplay loop.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
94% matchVery Positive88% of 429 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Classic 16.8% ★, Detective 14.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric classic that focuses heavily on lore and intricate puzzle-solving within a confined, spooky location.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
93% matchVery Positive88% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Classic 16.8% ★, Detective 12.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a series highlight, it features a perfect blend of exploration, puzzles, and classic Nancy Drew charm.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
92% matchVery Positive82% of 177 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Point & Click 15.5%, Classic 15.1% ★, Detective 13.2%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Nancy Drew experience that emphasizes undercover investigation and puzzle-solving in a foreign setting.
- #9 The Raven Remastered
91% 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: Point & Click 36.1%, Detective 34.4%, Adventure 29.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that excels in narrative storytelling and period-appropriate puzzle mechanics.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
91% matchVery Positive96% of 397 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.3% ★, Classic 15% ★, Point & Click 14.5%, Detective 11.7%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This ensemble-cast mystery captures the fun, character-driven narrative style that makes the series so endearing.
- #11 Kathy Rain
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,954 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 97.4%, Detective 1%, Adventure 0.6%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-rich detective game featuring a sharp-witted female protagonist solving a small-town mystery.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
90% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.6% ★, Point & Click 19.8%, Detective 12.3%, Adventure 12%, Great Soundtrack 10%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers an archaeological mystery with complex puzzles that require logical deduction similar to Alibi in Ashes.
- #13 Still Life
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Detective 22.7%, Adventure 18%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective thriller featuring a female protagonist and a dual-timeline mystery that keeps players engaged.
- #14 Unavowed
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,565 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Detective 21.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that allows for multiple character perspectives and deep investigative gameplay.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 255 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Mouse Only 15.9% ★, Classic 12.9% ★, Detective 12%, Adventure 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-themed mystery that requires players to manage tasks while investigating a central crime.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
87% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Point & Click 15.1%, Detective 14.3%, Classic 14.1% ★, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The foundation of the series, offering a nostalgic and charming mystery that remains a staple for fans.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
86% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.4% ★, Point & Click 16.3%, Classic 14.2% ★, Detective 11.8%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and puzzle-heavy entry that provides a great sense of place and mystery.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
85% matchVery Positive91% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.4% ★, Point & Click 16%, Classic 15.1% ★, Adventure 11.5%, Detective 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A funny and classic adventure that balances lighthearted moments with challenging puzzle design.
- #19 Gray Matter
84% matchVery Positive89% of 730 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Adventure 24.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 5%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that combines classic point-and-click mechanics with complex, rewarding puzzle sequences.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
84% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17% ★, Point & Click 15.5%, Classic 14.7% ★, Adventure 11.4%, Detective 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, classic entry that combines undercover work with the series' signature puzzle-solving style.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
83% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.7% ★, Classic 15.4% ★, Point & Click 13.9%, Detective 12%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, classic mystery that excels in environmental storytelling and satisfying puzzle progression.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
82% matchVery Positive82% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Classic 16.8% ★, Point & Click 13%, Detective 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a time-sensitive mystery that creates a similar sense of urgency to the plot of Alibi in Ashes.
- #23 The Blackwell Legacy
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,628 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Adventure 17.2%, Detective 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective series that focuses on ghosts and mystery, perfect for fans of narrative-heavy point-and-click games.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
81% matchVery Positive85% of 276 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Mouse Only 22% ★, Classic 15.1% ★, Detective 13.5%, Point & Click 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Nancy Drew experience that focuses on atmosphere and classic point-and-click investigation.
- #25 Return of the Obra Dinn
78% 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 49.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterful deduction game that challenges players to solve a complex mystery through observation and logic.
- #26 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,392 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Point & Click 28.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pure detective experience that focuses on deduction, interviewing suspects, and piecing together clues.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 327 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.6% ★, Point & Click 15.7%, Classic 14.3% ★, Detective 12%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: The remastered version of the original game, providing a solid foundation for the series' detective mechanics.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
80% matchVery Positive89% of 229 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.5% ★, Point & Click 17.3%, Detective 12.8%, Classic 10.9% ★, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich and atmospheric mystery that keeps players guessing until the very end.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
79% 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 26.7%, Point & Click 20.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Classic 11% ★, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry that brings the series into a new era while maintaining its core focus on mystery and investigation.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
77% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.4% ★, Point & Click 16.4%, Classic 15.1% ★, Detective 11.8%, Adventure 10.8%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
77% matchVery Positive89% of 199 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.7% ★, Classic 16.3% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Detective 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
- #32 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% 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: Point & Click 32%, Detective 21.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
76% matchVery Positive91% of 293 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Point & Click 15.9%, Classic 14.9% ★, Detective 12.3%, Adventure 10.8%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
75% matchVery Positive93% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Mouse Only 15.2% ★, Classic 14% ★, Detective 12.7%, Adventure 9.5%
- #35 Tangle Tower
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.8%, Point & Click 24.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Funny 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 162 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.7% ★, Classic 15.3% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Detective 11.3%, Adventure 10.5%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
72% 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 28.8%, Point & Click 25%, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Adventure 9.4%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!
Why similar: Mouse Only 23.2% ★, Detective 14.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Mouse Only 25.9% ★, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 15.5%, Puzzle 7.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 183 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.6% ★, Point & Click 15.4%, Classic 14.3% ★, Detective 11.9%, Adventure 10.2%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 339 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Point & Click 24%, Puzzle 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Funny 8.8%
- #42 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,363 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Funny 10.7%
- #43 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
74% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Detective 24.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 10.2%
- #44 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 43,374 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Classic 14.5% ★, Point & Click 12.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #45 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 23%, Point & Click 21.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 10%
- #46 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
70% matchVery Positive85% of 545 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #47 The Next BIG Thing
71% matchVery Positive84% of 708 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 50.6%, Adventure 23.1%, Classic 12.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #48 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
69% matchVery Positive87% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Detective 8.8%
- #49 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.7%, Detective 20.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #50 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,793 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Detective 17.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #51 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
66% matchVery Positive94% of 9,191 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Why similar: Detective 43.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Point & Click 7.5%
- #52 Thimbleweed Park™
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,161 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Classic 13% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Detective 8.3%
- #53 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
72% matchMixed50% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Point & Click 23.6%, Adventure 10%, Puzzle 8.4%, Funny 7.9%
- #54 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 330 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Adventure 26.9%, Point & Click 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #55 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
68% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Adventure 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #56 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 336 reviews2015
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Adventure 36.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Casual 7.4%
- #57 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,031 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 26.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #58 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,150 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #59 The Crimson Diamond
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 661 reviews2024
Dev: Julia Minamata
Windows · Mac
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 44.8%, Detective 20.2%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 5.5%
