- #1 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
97% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Based On A Novel 16.6% ★, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same eerie, atmospheric tension and supernatural mystery found in Midnight in Salem.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Based On A Novel 17.4% ★, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the series, it offers a perfect balance of complex puzzles and an immersive, atmospheric mystery.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
96% 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: Detective 20.5%, Based On A Novel 15.4% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 13%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, unsettling atmosphere and challenging puzzles that will satisfy fans of the more mature Nancy Drew entries.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
95% 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: Detective 18.4%, Based On A Novel 16.9% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Nancy Drew experience that excels in gothic atmosphere and clever, multi-layered puzzle design.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
94% 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: Detective 19.5%, Based On A Novel 18.8% ★, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a strong, character-driven narrative with high-stakes investigation that mirrors the intensity of later Nancy Drew titles.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
94% 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: Detective 21.9%, Based On A Novel 16.3% ★, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that perfectly blends exploration, historical mystery, and classic point-and-click gameplay.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
93% 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 27.9%, Point & Click 20.1%, Adventure 13%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Classic 9.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated, science-based mystery that rewards players for their attention to detail and logic.
- #8 Syberia
92% 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 29.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game shares the same focus on exploration, rich storytelling, and intricate puzzle-solving as the Nancy Drew series.
- #9 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 37.5%, Point & Click 25.3%, Adventure 18.5%, Mystery 18.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that focuses on gathering clues and piecing together a narrative, perfect for fans of the detective genre.
- #10 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,423 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Based On A Novel 20.2% ★, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Hidden Object 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the investigative process and deduction, capturing the essence of being a detective in a mystery-rich environment.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
90% matchVery Positive90% of 276 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 28%, Point & Click 21.8%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 9.9%, Classic 9.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a unique twist on the formula by allowing players to switch between different characters to solve a central mystery.
- #12 Still Life
89% 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 27.3%, Detective 24.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective mystery that follows a female protagonist as she tracks a serial killer through complex crime scenes.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
89% matchVery Positive85% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Based On A Novel 17.6% ★, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that focuses on exploration and historical puzzles within a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #14 Gray Matter
87% 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 36.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 4%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a female protagonist and a supernatural mystery, this game mirrors the investigative and puzzle-heavy nature of Nancy Drew adventures.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
88% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Point & Click 22.5%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Classic 9% ★
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a strong sense of place and atmospheric mystery that aligns well with the tone of Midnight in Salem.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
86% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Based On A Novel 9.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery that emphasizes environmental exploration and interacting with a cast of suspicious characters.
- #17 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 18.5%, Investigation 7%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic point-and-click mystery that remains a gold standard for narrative-driven puzzle games.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
86% matchVery Positive90% of 262 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Based On A Novel 17.4% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic and charming entry that focuses on the roots of the Nancy Drew detective experience.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
84% 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 25.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series continues the modern 3D direction while maintaining the core investigative gameplay.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 265 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Point & Click 23.1%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels in combining survival-lite elements with traditional investigation and puzzle-solving.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
84% matchVery Positive89% of 233 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Based On A Novel 16.1% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling, folklore-inspired mystery with a distinct atmosphere and challenging puzzles.
- #22 Kathy Rain
82% 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 95.7%, Detective 1.5%, Mystery 0.9%, Female Protagonist 0.7%, Adventure 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed point-and-click adventure with a strong narrative focus and a compelling female lead.
- #23 The Case of the Golden Idol
79% 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 33.3%, Mystery 18.6%, Point & Click 15.9%, Puzzle 8.5%, Investigation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pure deduction game that challenges players to solve complex mysteries by observing scenes and connecting clues.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
82% matchVery Positive91% of 220 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Based On A Novel 16.2% ★, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, puzzle-heavy adventure that captures the classic treasure-hunting spirit of the series.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
81% 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 24.4%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.9%, Classic 9.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-stakes, time-sensitive mystery that keeps the player engaged through constant discovery.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
81% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Based On A Novel 17% ★, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a great example of the series' ability to build mystery and tension in a remote, isolated location.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
80% 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: Detective 19.4%, Based On A Novel 18.4% ★, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite for its character interactions and the satisfying progression of its central mystery.
- #28 Unavowed
78% 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 29.7%, Detective 25.1%, Mystery 15.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with deep story choices and character interactions that feel highly rewarding.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
79% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique setting and a blend of espionage and mystery that keeps the gameplay feeling fresh.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
77% 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: Detective 19.8%, Based On A Novel 17.7% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
77% 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: Detective 20.2%, Based On A Novel 16.1% ★, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
78% matchMixed70% of 166 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Point & Click 20.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Classic 9.9% ★, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry stands out for its unique setting and the integration of scientific investigation into its puzzle design.
- #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: Detective 19.7%, Based On A Novel 17.5% ★, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #34 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
71% 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 28.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Point & Click 16.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #35 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
70% 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: Detective 22.8%, Mystery 22.7%, Point & Click 21.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #36 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
76% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Point & Click 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #37 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
75% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
74% 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: Detective 20.4%, Based On A Novel 18.8% ★, Point & Click 17.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
73% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Point & Click 21.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Classic 10.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%
- #40 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,612 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: Point & Click 20.5%, Hidden Object 17.5%, Detective 11.3%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 10.5%
- #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 24.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #42 The Incident at Galley House
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2026
Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.
Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Mystery 27.6%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
74% matchMixed52% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #44 Intruder In Antiquonia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
72% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 25.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 191 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 21.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Classic 9.5% ★
- #47 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
71% matchVery Positive89% of 319 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Mystery 16.8%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%
- #48 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: Detective 32.9%, Point & Click 20%, Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #49 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
70% 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 18.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Hidden Object 10%
- #50 Detective From The Crypt
69% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2021
Dev: BOV
Windows · Linux
Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #51 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 19.5%, Detective 16.8%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #52 Syberia: The World Before
66% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #53 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
64% 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 26.9%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 15%, Female Protagonist 9%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #54 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
68% matchVery Positive89% of 294 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%
- #55 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 507 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: Detective 16.8%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #56 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3
63% matchVery Positive93% of 671 reviews2025
Dev: Goblinz Enterprises LtdPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is the final chapter of the psychological thriller trilogy. With point-and-click mechanics, intricate puzzles, and cinematic cutscenes, immerse yourself in a dark horror experience that redefines the genre.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Point & Click 18.2%, Hidden Object 10.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #57 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,468 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 13%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%
- #58 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
66% 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 24.9%, Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #59 Myths Of Orion: Books of Power
68% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Hidden Object 8.8%, Puzzle 8%
