- #1 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
97% 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: Point & Click 26.7%, Detective 22.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%
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 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 30.1%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that perfectly captures the gothic mansion mystery aesthetic.
- #3 The Painscreek Killings
95% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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 35%, Puzzle 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective game that rewards exploration and deduction in a deserted, mysterious town.
- #4 Still Life
96% 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 40.6%, Detective 20.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty, and compelling detective mystery that features complex puzzles and a mature narrative.
- #5 Black Mirror
94% matchMixed49% of 690 reviews2017
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 45.3%, Adventure 34.2%, Story Rich 7.4%, Mystery 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a classic gothic atmosphere and a deep, dark mystery centered around a family estate.
- #6 Call of the Sea
92% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Puzzle 25%, Adventure 18.2%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Mystery 10%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-heavy adventure with a strong narrative and an atmospheric, mysterious setting.
- #7 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 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 44.5%, Adventure 16%, Detective 13.7%, Mystery 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that balances deep narrative with challenging, logic-based puzzles.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
94% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Detective 16.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a spooky, puzzle-heavy experience that aligns well with the tone of Thornton Hall.
- #9 Gray Matter
91% 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 44.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Mystery 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a sophisticated mystery with clever puzzles and a compelling story.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
91% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Detective 21.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series for its high-quality mystery and exploration.
- #11 The Raven Remastered
90% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Point & Click 36.4%, Detective 31.6%, Adventure 24.3%, Mystery 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective adventure that captures the feel of a traditional murder mystery.
- #12 Syberia
89% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 39%, Adventure 19.6%, Puzzle 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric point-and-click adventure known for its unique world-building and puzzle-solving.
- #13 Kathy Rain
88% 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 97.5%, Detective 0.8%, Adventure 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.4%, Mystery 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click detective game that features a strong female lead and a gripping mystery.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
89% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.4%, Detective 15.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong, story-rich narrative with classic point-and-click exploration.
- #15 Unavowed
85% 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 42.2%, Detective 19.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Mystery 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with a supernatural mystery and branching story paths.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
87% 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 28.2%, Detective 17.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Puzzle 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that excels in atmosphere and exploration-based gameplay.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
86% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Detective 22%, Puzzle 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-centric mystery that remains a staple for fans of the series' classic mechanics.
- #18 The Room
83% 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 37.7%, Point & Click 37.1%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, intricate puzzle-solving that will appeal to fans of the Nancy Drew puzzle mechanics.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
86% 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 24.2%, Detective 18.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy entry that tests your logic and observation skills in a high-stakes environment.
- #20 What Remains of Edith Finch
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 49,863 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Story Rich 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused narrative game that uncovers a family's dark secrets through atmospheric storytelling.
- #21 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 28.1%, Detective 17.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery that balances detective work with the series' signature puzzle style.
- #22 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 29.2%, Detective 16.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct, chilly atmosphere and a variety of puzzles to solve.
- #23 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
82% 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 27.5%, Detective 18.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A spooky, classic entry that fits perfectly into a collection of mystery-themed adventures.
- #24 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
80% matchVery Positive88% of 8,931 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 41.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that relies on observation and deduction to piece together a tragic story.
- #25 Oxenfree
79% matchVery Positive91% of 12,023 reviews2016
Dev: Night School Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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: Story Rich 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Mystery 12.8%
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 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Detective 19.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detective work and character interaction, providing a unique perspective on the series.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
81% 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: Point & Click 21.6%, Detective 17.8%, Adventure 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Puzzle 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that keeps the tension high through its time-sensitive narrative.
- #28 Gone Home
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 18,234 reviews2013
Dev: Fullbright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in environmental storytelling that focuses on uncovering secrets within a mysterious house.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
78% 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 26.2%, Detective 17.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
76% 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 23%, Point & Click 22.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
77% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Detective 20.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
77% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Adventure 15.2%, Detective 14.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
- #33 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 26.7%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
74% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Detective 19.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%
- #35 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 25.3%, Detective 16.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
74% 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: Point & Click 20.7%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
75% matchVery Positive90% of 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Detective 21.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
- #38 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
65% 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 31.1%, Detective 18.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #39 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
70% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 28.7%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
69% 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: Point & Click 25.8%, Detective 25.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Adventure 7.7%
- #41 Tangle Tower
68% 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 30.8%, Point & Click 28.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 6%, Mystery 5.6%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
73% 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: Point & Click 21.1%, Detective 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
72% 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 26.1%, Point & Click 23.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
73% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Detective 17.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #45 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Point & Click 28%, Detective 25.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Adventure 7.1%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
73% 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 28.1%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
72% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Detective 15.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
71% 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 31.7%, Point & Click 29%, Puzzle 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
70% 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 23.7%, Point & Click 23.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Drama 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #50 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
67% 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 28.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Drama 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Adventure 9.1%
- #51 Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises
68% 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: Adventure 25.6%, Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 20.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #52 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 335 reviews2015
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses.
Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Adventure 31.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Casual 6.5%
- #53 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
61% matchVery Positive94% of 372 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: Point & Click 24.4%, Detective 24.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Mystery 7.2%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
71% matchMixed51% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Detective 23.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Drama 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%
- #55 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
71% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Detective 22.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #56 Thimbleweed Park™
66% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 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 47.9%, Adventure 17.2%, Detective 9.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #57 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
67% matchVery Positive87% of 214 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 27.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Detective 8.3%
- #58 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
68% 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: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 16%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #59 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 327 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 25.2%, Adventure 23.6%, Puzzle 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
