- #1 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
97% matchVery Positive93% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.1% ★, Detective 10.3%, Investigation 10.1%, Point & Click 8.1%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, this entry features a compelling mystery and deep, rewarding puzzle design.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
96% matchVery Positive82% of 419 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: Based On A Novel 27% ★, Detective 10.5%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 7.9%, Crime 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a uniquely eerie atmosphere and challenging puzzles that perfectly complement the detective gameplay.
- #3 Syberia
96% matchVery Positive88% of 6,777 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 27.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Classic 12.1% ★, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the same sense of wonder, exploration, and narrative depth as the Nancy Drew series.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
95% matchVery Positive88% of 435 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.1% ★, Investigation 10.5%, Detective 9.6%, Point & Click 8%, Mystery 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its challenging puzzles and gothic setting, this is a must-play for fans of the more mysterious Nancy Drew adventures.
- #5 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,290 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 22.4%, Point & Click 17%, Mystery 15%, Exploration 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic mystery adventure features a witty protagonist and a globe-trotting plot that will feel familiar to any Nancy Drew fan.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
94% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.8% ★, Detective 12.2%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.6%, Investigation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that balances a classic western mystery with the series' signature puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
94% matchVery Positive93% of 320 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.8% ★, Detective 10.1%, Point & Click 7.7%, Investigation 7.7%, Mystery 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry leans into the spooky, story-rich elements that make the series so engaging for mystery enthusiasts.
- #8 The Raven Remastered
92% matchVery Positive81% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 35.9%, Point & Click 30.3%, Mystery 21.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective story that captures the classic 'whodunit' feel with a focus on investigation and deduction.
- #9 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
91% matchVery Positive91% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 11.8%, Crime 10.4%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%, Investigation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry captures the international intrigue and classic puzzle-solving that fans of the series love.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
91% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.6% ★, Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 14.9%, Classic 11.3% ★, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a satisfying blend of technical puzzles and detective work set in a high-stakes research facility.
- #11 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,167 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Mystery 18.3%, Classic 15.7% ★, Detective 13%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective adventure that offers a mature, story-rich experience with complex puzzle-solving.
- #12 Kathy Rain
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,973 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 96.1%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.9%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Adventure 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click detective game that features a strong female lead and a gripping, small-town mystery.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
89% matchVery Positive90% of 273 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 16.4%, Mouse Only 16% ★, Classic 10.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique twist by allowing players to switch between characters to solve a complex mystery.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
88% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Mouse Only 19.4% ★, Detective 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An archaeological mystery that excels at integrating historical facts into its puzzle-heavy gameplay.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Detective 15.6%, Mouse Only 15.4% ★, Classic 9.9% ★, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a great mix of survival elements and classic detective work in a snowy, isolated setting.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
86% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Mouse Only 16.7% ★, Point & Click 15%, Classic 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A museum-based mystery that is perfect for players who enjoy the educational and puzzle-heavy aspects of the series.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
86% matchVery Positive91% of 217 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.9% ★, Investigation 9.4%, Detective 8.9%, Crime 7.5%, Point & Click 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and classic-feeling mystery that is great for players looking for a fun, puzzle-focused experience.
- #18 Unavowed
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,583 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 30.9%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure game that emphasizes player choice and investigation in a beautifully realized urban fantasy setting.
- #19 Still Life
85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,094 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Detective 17.2%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that tasks players with solving a series of murders across two different time periods.
- #20 Thimbleweed Park™
82% matchVery Positive93% of 4,172 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 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 37.5%, Detective 10.6%, Classic 9.8% ★, Puzzle 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features multiple playable characters and a quirky, mystery-filled plot.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
84% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 17%, Mouse Only 15.9% ★, Detective 15.2%, Classic 10.9% ★, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a fun, spooky atmosphere combined with the series' reliable point-and-click puzzle structure.
- #22 Gray Matter
83% 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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game offers a sophisticated mystery with a focus on magic and investigation.
- #23 The Case of the Golden Idol
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 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 19.8%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Crime 12.5%, Point & Click 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that requires players to piece together complex mysteries through careful observation.
- #24 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 16.1% ★, Detective 14.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Classic 11.7% ★, Mystery 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, time-sensitive mystery that keeps the tension high and the puzzles engaging.
- #25 The Room
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,445 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.5%, Point & Click 26.5%, Mystery 25.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on tactile puzzles, the mystery and atmosphere will appeal to anyone who loves the investigative feel of Nancy Drew.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 108 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 21.7% ★, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a great soundtrack and a theatrical mystery that keeps the player guessing until the end.
- #27 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 251 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Point & Click 29.8%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Adventure 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective game that focuses on forensic investigation and crime scene analysis.
- #28 Yesterday Origins
80% matchVery Positive83% of 726 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Mystery 25.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, story-driven adventure that spans centuries and challenges players with intricate logic puzzles.
- #29 Grim Fandango Remastered
79% matchVery Positive91% of 8,802 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Classic 28.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary adventure game with a unique art style and clever puzzles that defined the genre.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
78% matchVery Positive92% of 291 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 16.6% ★, Detective 10.9%, Investigation 9.6%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 8.6%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
77% matchVery Positive93% of 251 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.1% ★, Detective 9.6%, Point & Click 7.7%, Crime 7.4%, Mystery 7.1%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
77% matchVery Positive90% of 257 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 30.5% ★, Detective 12%, Mouse Only 10.3% ★, Point & Click 10.2%, Classic 7% ★
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
76% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.8% ★, Investigation 9.8%, Detective 9.1%, Point & Click 7.5%, Crime 7.5%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
76% matchVery Positive97% of 402 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.7% ★, Detective 9.2%, Crime 8.5%, Point & Click 8.2%, Investigation 7.8%
- #35 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive97% of 533 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 20.1%, Mystery 19.9%, Detective 17%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 333 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31% ★, Mouse Only 11.8% ★, Point & Click 11.2%, Detective 10.6%, Classic 7.5% ★
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
73% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.1% ★, Detective 10.4%, Point & Click 7.6%, Crime 7.5%, Mystery 7.3%
- #38 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,292 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Investigation 19.7%, Detective 19.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
74% matchMixed70% of 165 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.5% ★, Point & Click 15.6%, Detective 14.8%, Classic 12% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
70% matchMixed57% of 337 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 16.6%, Investigation 15.3%, Based On A Novel 13.3% ★, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.9%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
72% matchVery Positive85% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.3% ★, Detective 9.1%, Point & Click 7.8%, Mystery 7.5%, Crime 7.4%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Point & Click 16%, Detective 15.4%, Classic 11% ★, Puzzle 7.9%
- #43 Connected Clue
67% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16.4%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 10.3%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 345 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.4%
- #45 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
73% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #46 Tangle Tower
68% matchVery Positive95% of 6,230 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 23.1%, Point & Click 15%, Crime 14%, Mystery 9.5%, Investigation 8.1%
- #47 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive81% of 476 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 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 17.4%, Detective 17.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Investigation 10%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
71% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 30.4% ★, Detective 9.9%, Mouse Only 9.9% ★, Investigation 9.1%, Point & Click 7.3%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
71% matchMixed55% of 1,132 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: Based On A Novel 21.7% ★, Detective 20%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 12.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #50 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
71% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.3% ★, Detective 10.2%, Investigation 10%, Point & Click 8.1%, Mystery 7.6%
- #51 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,478 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #52 The Crimson Diamond
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 670 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: Mystery 20.5%, Point & Click 19.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Detective 10.9%
- #53 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,047 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: Based On A Novel 33.5% ★, Detective 12.1%, Crime 9.9%, Point & Click 9.4%, Investigation 8.5%
- #54 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
68% matchVery Positive87% of 1,367 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 20.8%, Crime 19.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #55 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Point & Click 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #56 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,408 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.7% ★, Detective 11.9%, Crime 10.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Point & Click 9.1%
- #57 Midnight Girl
66% matchVery Positive93% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Italic
Windows · Mac
Midnight Girl is a casual point-and-click adventure game. The game takes place in France during the Sixties. The story, mood, and style of the game are inspired by the city of Paris, Belgian comics and heist films from the Sixties.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Investigation 10%
- #58 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
65% matchVery Positive84% of 1,222 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Based On A Novel 38.6% ★, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Point & Click 10.1%, Mystery 7.2%
- #59 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 40.4% ★, Detective 14.1%, Point & Click 11.1%, Investigation 9%, Exploration 6.6%
