- #1 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
97% matchVery Positive88% of 441 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 9.8%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similarly eerie atmosphere and complex puzzle-solving experience that fans of the series will appreciate.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
96% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.1% ★, Detective 11.5%, Investigation 9.9%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly balances detective work with environmental puzzles and a memorable, story-rich setting.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
96% matchVery Positive93% of 254 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 28% ★, Detective 10.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 7.7%, Crime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same investigative charm and point-and-click mechanics that define the core Nancy Drew experience.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
95% matchVery Positive89% of 226 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 28.7% ★, Detective 12.4%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Investigation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic Nancy Drew exploration feel with a compelling mystery set in a distinct, immersive location.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
94% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.2% ★, Detective 10.6%, Investigation 10.3%, Point & Click 8.5%, Mystery 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series, it offers deep, rewarding puzzles and a highly atmospheric mystery.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
94% matchVery Positive82% of 425 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 11.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Crime 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a uniquely chilling atmosphere and intricate puzzles that challenge the player's deductive skills.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
93% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.4% ★, Detective 11.2%, Point & Click 8.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Investigation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a strong, spooky narrative that mirrors the supernatural investigative themes found in Moon Lake.
- #8 Syberia
91% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 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 29.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Classic 11.8% ★, Puzzle 11.3%, Mystery 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features beautiful, atmospheric environments and a deep, narrative-driven mystery.
- #9 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 265 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.6%, Detective 16.6%, Mouse Only 10.3% ★, Classic 9.9% ★, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic Nancy Drew mystery set in a snowy, isolated environment that emphasizes survival and investigation.
- #10 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 31%, Mystery 19%, Classic 15% ★, Detective 13.2%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game features a deep, occult-themed mystery that will appeal to fans of supernatural detective stories.
- #11 The Case of the Golden Idol
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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 20.4%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Point & Click 12.4%, Crime 11%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective game that requires careful observation and deduction to piece together complex, multi-layered mysteries.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
90% matchVery Positive90% of 262 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31.2% ★, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 11%, Classic 6.9% ★, Mouse Only 6.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic and charming entry that stays true to the roots of the Nancy Drew adventure formula.
- #13 The Raven Remastered
89% matchVery Positive81% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.6 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 36.9%, Point & Click 31.8%, Mystery 21.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a classic detective experience with a strong focus on investigation and point-and-click gameplay.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
89% matchVery Positive92% of 97 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 17%, Classic 11.9% ★, Mouse Only 11.6% ★, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry focuses on scientific puzzles and a modern mystery that keeps the classic point-and-click feel intact.
- #15 Kathy Rain
87% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 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 96.2%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.9%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling point-and-click mystery that features a strong female protagonist investigating a dark, small-town secret.
- #16 Return of the Obra Dinn
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Mystery 24.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: This unique detective game challenges players to use logic and observation to uncover the truth behind a tragic maritime mystery.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
86% matchVery Positive86% of 284 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 25.1% ★, Detective 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%, Point & Click 8.2%, Investigation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a fan favorite for its classic haunted house setting and satisfying, logic-based puzzles.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
86% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Detective 17.3%, Mouse Only 13.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an engaging archaeological mystery with challenging puzzles and a strong sense of exploration.
- #19 Still Life
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.4%, Detective 17.7%, Crime 14.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective game that alternates between two timelines, offering a mature and engaging mystery-solving experience.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
84% matchVery Positive82% of 169 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Detective 16%, Point & Click 13.9%, Classic 12.1% ★, Mouse Only 11.2% ★, Mystery 11%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-stakes mystery with a ticking clock element that adds urgency to the puzzle-solving.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
83% matchVery Positive90% of 276 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 18.7%, Classic 11.4% ★, Mouse Only 11.1% ★, Puzzle 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry that allows players to control multiple characters to solve a mystery from different perspectives.
- #22 Thimbleweed Park™
81% matchVery Positive93% of 4,211 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 37.3%, Detective 10.4%, Classic 8.8% ★, Puzzle 8.5%, Mystery 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures, offering a quirky mystery and plenty of challenging puzzles.
- #23 Unavowed
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,607 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 32%, Detective 21.2%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure features a rich, supernatural narrative and a party-based system that adds depth to the investigation.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 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 21%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mouse Only 15.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features intricate puzzles and a theatrical mystery that keeps the player engaged throughout.
- #25 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 253 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 36.2%, Point & Click 31.2%, Female Protagonist 20%, Adventure 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective adventure that focuses on forensic investigation and solving a series of gruesome crimes.
- #26 Gray Matter
81% matchVery Positive89% of 732 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 38.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game features a compelling mystery and unique puzzle mechanics.
- #27 Yesterday Origins
79% matchVery Positive83% of 728 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 45.6%, Mystery 26.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex, supernatural mystery that spans centuries and requires careful investigation to solve.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
79% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.2% ★, Detective 9.5%, Investigation 9.4%, Point & Click 7.8%, Crime 7.1%
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
78% matchVery Positive97% of 414 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 28.1% ★, Detective 9.6%, Point & Click 8.7%, Investigation 7.9%, Crime 7.6%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
78% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 12.7%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Crime 9.6%, Investigation 9.6%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
77% matchVery Positive91% of 220 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.7% ★, Investigation 10.2%, Detective 9.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 7.8%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
77% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Detective 16.9%, Classic 11.3% ★, Mouse Only 11.1% ★, Puzzle 11%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
76% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 17.1%, Classic 12.8% ★, Mouse Only 11.7% ★, Puzzle 9.9%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 336 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31.9% ★, Point & Click 12.2%, Detective 11.2%, Mouse Only 7.8% ★, Classic 7.5% ★
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
74% matchVery Positive85% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.5% ★, Detective 10.8%, Point & Click 8.2%, Mystery 7.7%, Investigation 6.8%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 191 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Detective 17.2%, Mouse Only 12.8% ★, Classic 11.6% ★, Puzzle 9%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
75% matchMixed70% of 166 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Detective 16.6%, Classic 12.6% ★, Mouse Only 12.3% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #38 Connected Clue
68% matchVery Positive88% of 120 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: Detective 19.3%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 10.5%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
71% matchMixed56% of 344 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 17.2%, Investigation 15.5%, Based On A Novel 13.4% ★, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 11.5%
- #40 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
67% matchVery Positive97% of 574 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 21.1%, Mystery 20.8%, Detective 17.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 351 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 16.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 11.3%
- #42 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 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 18.8%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #43 The Crimson Diamond
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 687 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 20.6%, Point & Click 19.7%, Investigation 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Detective 10.9%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
72% matchVery Positive90% of 177 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 32% ★, Detective 10.7%, Investigation 9.6%, Point & Click 8.1%, Mystery 7.4%
- #45 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.4%, Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #46 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 22.2%, Point & Click 19.9%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #47 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 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 21.7%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 14%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
72% matchVery Positive89% of 233 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.8% ★, Detective 11.2%, Investigation 10.7%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 8.4%
- #49 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
73% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 17%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #50 The Roottrees are Dead
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 26.7%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 16.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Puzzle 10%
- #51 Tangle Tower
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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 24%, Point & Click 16%, Crime 12.4%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 8.2%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
71% matchMixed54% of 1,140 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 19.9%, Based On A Novel 17% ★, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #53 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,806 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 25.4%, Detective 17.2%, Mystery 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #54 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,072 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 33.7% ★, Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 8.8%, Investigation 8.6%
- #55 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
67% matchVery Positive81% of 483 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 18.1%, Detective 17.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Investigation 9.8%
- #56 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 336 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: Point & Click 20%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Casual 9%
- #57 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,529 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 29.2%, Mystery 21.5%, Puzzle 14.5%, Point & Click 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #58 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
71% matchMixed52% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Point & Click 16.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9%, Exploration 8.1%
- #59 Detective Grimoire
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 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 19.5%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 13.1%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 9.2%
