- #1 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
97% 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 26.4% ★, Detective 11.9%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 8.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same haunting, atmospheric, and spooky vibe as Ghost of Thornton Hall.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
96% 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 27.2% ★, Detective 10%, Point & Click 8.5%, Mystery 7.8%, Investigation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that perfectly captures the gothic mansion mystery aesthetic.
- #3 The Painscreek Killings
96% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 14.7%, Supernatural 9%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective game that rewards exploration and deduction in a deserted, mysterious town.
- #4 Still Life
95% 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 29.1%, Detective 21.7%, Mystery 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty, and compelling detective mystery that features complex puzzles and a mature narrative.
- #5 Call of the Sea
93% matchVery Positive88% of 6,354 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Investigation 13.1%, First-Person 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-heavy adventure with a strong narrative and an atmospheric, mysterious setting.
- #6 Black Mirror
94% matchMixed49% of 720 reviews2017
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a classic gothic atmosphere and a deep, dark mystery centered around a family estate.
- #7 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 29.5% ★, Detective 11.2%, Point & Click 8.5%, Investigation 7.9%, Mystery 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series for its high-quality mystery and exploration.
- #8 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
92% 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 28.2%, Mystery 17.3%, Classic 13.4% ★, Detective 12.8%, Supernatural 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that balances deep narrative with challenging, logic-based puzzles.
- #9 Gray Matter
91% 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 36.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a sophisticated mystery with clever puzzles and a compelling story.
- #10 The Raven Remastered
91% 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 37.4%, Point & Click 30.2%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective adventure that captures the feel of a traditional murder mystery.
- #11 Syberia
89% 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 28%, Female Protagonist 14%, Classic 11.1% ★, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric point-and-click adventure known for its unique world-building and puzzle-solving.
- #12 Kathy Rain
89% 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 95.8%, 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 mystery.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
90% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Detective 16.3%, Mouse Only 14.6% ★, Puzzle 10.1%, Classic 10.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a spooky, puzzle-heavy experience that aligns well with the tone of Thornton Hall.
- #14 Unavowed
86% 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 25.2%, Detective 17.8%, Supernatural 12.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with a supernatural mystery and branching story paths.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
88% 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 16.5% ★, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Investigation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that excels in atmosphere and exploration-based gameplay.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
87% 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 29% ★, Detective 11%, Point & Click 8.5%, Mystery 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery that balances detective work with the series' signature puzzle style.
- #17 The Room
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,729 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 30.4%, Point & Click 25.6%, Mystery 24.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%, First-Person 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, intricate puzzle-solving that will appeal to fans of the Nancy Drew puzzle mechanics.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
86% 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 17.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mouse Only 15.2% ★, Classic 10.5% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy entry that tests your logic and observation skills in a high-stakes environment.
- #19 What Remains of Edith Finch
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 52,461 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Why similar: Mystery 17.5%, Story Rich 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Exploration 10.5%, First-Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused narrative game that uncovers a family's dark secrets through atmospheric storytelling.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
85% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Mouse Only 17.7% ★, Detective 16.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong, story-rich narrative with classic point-and-click exploration.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
84% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mouse Only 15.4% ★, Classic 11.3% ★, Puzzle 9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-centric mystery that remains a staple for fans of the series' classic mechanics.
- #22 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
82% matchVery Positive88% of 8,976 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Mystery 18.9%, Supernatural 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%, First-Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that relies on observation and deduction to piece together a tragic story.
- #23 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
83% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
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: A spooky, classic entry that fits perfectly into a collection of mystery-themed adventures.
- #24 Gone Home
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 18,436 reviews2013
Dev: Fullbright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.
Why similar: Exploration 20.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, First-Person 14.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in environmental storytelling that focuses on uncovering secrets within a mysterious house.
- #25 Oxenfree
79% matchVery Positive91% of 12,110 reviews2016
Dev: Night School Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.
Why similar: Supernatural 21.7%, Mystery 18.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery with an incredibly atmospheric setting and a focus on narrative choices.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
81% matchVery Positive90% of 276 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Point & Click 17%, Mouse Only 14.6% ★, Classic 10.1% ★, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detective work and character interaction, providing a unique perspective on the series.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 265 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Detective 16.6%, Mouse Only 14.1% ★, Classic 9.1% ★, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct, chilly atmosphere and a variety of puzzles to solve.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
79% 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 15.5%, Mouse Only 14.8% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Classic 10.8% ★, Mystery 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that keeps the tension high through its time-sensitive narrative.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
78% 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 26.9% ★, Detective 11.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Point & Click 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
77% 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 29.5% ★, Detective 12.1%, Point & Click 8.6%, Mystery 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
77% matchVery Positive89% of 233 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 25.8% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 8.3%, Mystery 7.6%, Investigation 7.5%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
75% 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 29% ★, Detective 13.2%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
76% 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 27.4% ★, Detective 10.4%, Point & Click 7.9%, Investigation 7.4%, Mystery 7.3%
- #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% ★, Point & Click 11.6%, Detective 11.4%, Mouse Only 10.8% ★, Classic 7% ★
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
75% 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 26.3% ★, Detective 9.7%, Point & Click 8.5%, Investigation 7.8%, Mystery 7.8%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
74% 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 30.4% ★, Detective 12.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Mouse Only 9.4% ★, Classic 6.5% ★
- #37 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
73% 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 30.4% ★, Detective 10.6%, Mouse Only 9.1% ★, Point & Click 7.6%, Mystery 6.9%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
74% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 14.1%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Mouse Only 8.1% ★
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
73% 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 20.3%, Based On A Novel 16.6% ★, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #40 Tangle Tower
69% 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 28.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
70% 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 17.7%, Based On A Novel 13.2% ★, Point & Click 11.9%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
72% 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 18.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
71% 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 30.7% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.1%, Mouse Only 7.5% ★
- #44 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
69% 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: Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 18%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 8%
- #45 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
65% matchVery Positive93% of 388 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Exploration 8.9%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
72% 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: Mouse Only 19.8% ★, Detective 19.6%, Point & Click 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
73% matchMixed70% of 166 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.2%, Mouse Only 16.1% ★, Detective 15.9%, Classic 11.1% ★, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #48 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
63% 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 20.7%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #49 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% 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 19.9%, Point & Click 14.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #50 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
63% 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 20.1%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #51 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 342 reviews2015
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.9%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Casual 14%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 191 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.7% ★, Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 16.5%, Classic 10.2% ★, Puzzle 8.2%
- #53 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
68% 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 37.3% ★, Detective 14.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Investigation 7.2%
- #54 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
70% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 19.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #55 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 22.9%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #56 The Blackwell Legacy
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,642 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 30.6%, Detective 14%, Supernatural 13.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%
- #57 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
64% matchVery Positive88% of 940 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Mystery 21.3%, Exploration 14.9%, Puzzle 14.7%, Investigation 13%, First-Person 12.3%
- #58 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
68% 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 18.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
- #59 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
67% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 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 18.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Detective 8.2%
