- #1 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the only other title in the Dossier spin-off series, sharing the exact same hidden-object and puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #2 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 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: Hidden Object 32.9%, Point & Click 18.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Detective 11.7%, Mystery 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a gold standard for the hidden-object adventure genre, featuring a compelling detective mystery and atmospheric exploration.
- #3 Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,690 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.
Why similar: Hidden Object 40.1%, Point & Click 24.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Mystery 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, story-driven experience with high-quality hidden-object puzzles that mirror the pacing of the Dossier series.
- #4 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
95% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 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 29.2%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a sharp-witted female detective in a story-rich mystery that emphasizes observation and deduction.
- #5 Tangle Tower
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 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 33.6%, Point & Click 24%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This detective mystery features a charming art style and clever logic puzzles that require careful investigation of the environment.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
94% matchVery Positive82% of 410 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Detective 28%, Point & Click 25.9%, Puzzle 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a tense, story-rich experience with a distinct setting and challenging environmental puzzles.
- #7 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
93% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 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 40.8%, Point & Click 26%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 9.1%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic detective experience where you must examine crime scenes and solve puzzles to catch a serial killer.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
92% matchVery Positive92% of 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Detective 21.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that focuses on environmental exploration and solving local mysteries.
- #9 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 34.8%, Point & Click 28.1%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Exploration 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game features a deep, investigative plot and challenging puzzles that define the genre.
- #10 Secret Files: Tunguska
91% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering a global mystery through exploration and inventory-based puzzles.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
91% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the main series, it features a complex, atmospheric mystery with satisfying puzzles.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
90% matchVery Positive88% of 422 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 28.4%, Detective 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite classic that emphasizes exploration and deep, lore-heavy puzzle solving.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
89% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Detective 22.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This entry is highly praised for its spooky atmosphere and well-integrated puzzle design that keeps the player engaged.
- #14 Kathy Rain
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 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 96.5%, Detective 1.1%, Female Protagonist 0.9%, Mystery 0.6%, Adventure 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-rich detective game that captures the feeling of investigating a small-town mystery through point-and-click mechanics.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
88% matchVery Positive90% of 331 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 24.8%, Hidden Object 20.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: The school setting and hidden-object-adjacent tasks make it a strong thematic match for the Dossier series.
- #16 Detective Grimoire
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 30.9%, Point & Click 25.2%, Puzzle 13.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on questioning suspects and piecing together evidence, much like the investigative work in the Nancy Drew games.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
86% matchVery Positive91% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the espionage and detective elements, providing a faster-paced mystery experience.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
85% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 25.4%, Puzzle 15%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its educational depth and intricate, museum-based puzzle design.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
84% matchVery Positive93% of 243 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.4%, Detective 23.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery that relies on investigation and mechanical puzzles within a unique, atmospheric location.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
83% matchMixed55% of 1,118 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 25.1%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Hidden Object 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry that brings the series into a new era with updated visuals and a focus on historical mystery.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Detective 21.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a distinct survival-mystery vibe with plenty of puzzles and exploration in a snowy setting.
- #22 Still Life
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 21.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a mature, gritty detective narrative that requires players to solve complex crime scene puzzles.
- #23 The Room
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 31.6%, Point & Click 25.8%, Mystery 17.1%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on tactile puzzles, it captures the same 'hidden object' satisfaction of manipulating objects to uncover secrets.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
82% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Detective 24.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong scientific mystery and technical puzzles that appeal to fans of the detective genre.
- #25 Unavowed
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 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 34.8%, Detective 21%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on investigation and character-driven mystery.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
81% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, funny, and puzzle-heavy adventure that captures the spirit of the Nancy Drew franchise.
- #27 Yesterday Origins
80% matchVery Positive83% of 715 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 46.1%, Adventure 21.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: This mystery adventure features a unique, dark narrative and point-and-click mechanics that reward careful observation.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
81% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Detective 20.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a great balance of archaeological exploration and logic-based puzzles.
- #29 Gray Matter
79% matchVery Positive89% of 727 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 41.3%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated mystery game that blends magic and detective work with high-quality puzzle design.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
78% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Detective 25%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
77% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Detective 22.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 10.2%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
75% matchVery Positive96% of 393 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.5%, Detective 23.2%, Puzzle 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 10.4%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
76% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Detective 22%, Puzzle 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Adventure 10.1%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 159 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Detective 22.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Adventure 10.7%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
74% matchVery Positive90% of 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Point & Click 23.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Puzzle 11.3%, Adventure 7.9%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
71% matchMixed56% of 326 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 25.5%, Point & Click 19.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
74% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Detective 19.8%, Puzzle 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Adventure 11.4%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
73% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Detective 24.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 10.1%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 181 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Detective 23.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 326 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 23.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 10%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
72% matchVery Positive82% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 20.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Mystery 11.3%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
71% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Detective 23.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 10%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
71% matchVery Positive85% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Point & Click 20.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Puzzle 13%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 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: Detective 26.3%, Point & Click 22%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 8.9%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
73% matchMixed51% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 18%, Hidden Object 13%, Mystery 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
70% matchVery Positive88% of 207 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 22%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 10.1%
- #47 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
69% matchVery Positive92% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.1%, Point & Click 22%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
70% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 22.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #49 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.8%, Point & Click 19.2%, Puzzle 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Detective 7.6%
- #50 9 Clues 2: The Ward
68% matchVery Positive91% of 982 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.3%, Point & Click 20.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #51 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
68% matchVery Positive91% of 267 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: Hidden Object 28.1%, Point & Click 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #52 Riddles Of The Past
69% matchVery Positive80% of 264 reviews2016
Dev: MysteryTagPub: RunServer
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Riddles Of The Past is a Hidden Object game with detective story and post apocalyptic atmosphere.
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.5%, Detective 25.4%, Point & Click 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #53 Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 280 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Entertaining plunge into the world of debauched elites, alluring women and corrupted cops, where power is the ultimate currency. This is a thrilling introduction to the brand new Hidden Object Game series in the tradition of best police dramas.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.2%, Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #54 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 503 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.3%, Point & Click 17.2%, Detective 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Mystery 9.5%
- #55 The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
67% matchVery Positive85% of 510 reviews2016
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!
Why similar: Hidden Object 39.7%, Point & Click 21.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #56 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
60% matchVery Positive98% of 435 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 26.8%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #57 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
70% matchMixed54% of 56 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Point & Click 49.9%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Adventure 23.6%
- #58 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
66% matchVery Positive91% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.9%, Point & Click 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #59 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Detective 25.6%, Point & Click 20.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 10.2%
