- #1 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
97% matchVery Positive88% of 435 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 32.1% ★, Point & Click 11.8%, Detective 10.6%, Mouse Only 9.4% ★, Classic 6.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, it offers a perfect blend of gothic atmosphere, complex puzzles, and deep lore.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
96% matchVery Positive88% of 213 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 32.7% ★, Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mouse Only 12.2% ★, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This fan-favorite entry balances an engaging mystery with a variety of interactive tasks and a memorable setting.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive93% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.1% ★, Point & Click 11.8%, Detective 11.4%, Mouse Only 8% ★, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: As one of the most modern entries, it features high-quality production values and a compelling, multi-layered mystery.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
95% matchVery Positive93% of 320 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31.5% ★, Point & Click 11.2%, Mouse Only 11.1% ★, Detective 11%, Classic 7.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a spooky, atmospheric experience that excels at building tension through environmental storytelling.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
94% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.4% ★, Classic 13.5% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Detective 11%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a sophisticated, science-focused mystery that challenges players with intricate technical puzzles.
- #6 Syberia
94% matchVery Positive88% of 6,777 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 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 29.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Classic 17.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Puzzle 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the same deliberate pacing and strong narrative focus as the Nancy Drew series.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
93% matchVery Positive92% of 291 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 18.7% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Mouse Only 12.2% ★, Detective 11.9%, Classic 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game is highly regarded for its excellent pacing and the perfect integration of exploration with puzzle-solving.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
92% matchVery Positive97% of 402 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 34.2% ★, Mouse Only 13.2% ★, Point & Click 13%, Detective 11%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a fun, character-driven mystery set in a unique location that keeps the gameplay engaging throughout.
- #9 The Raven Remastered
90% matchVery Positive81% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 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: Point & Click 37.2%, Detective 33%, Adventure 29.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective story that captures the feel of a classic whodunit with a strong emphasis on investigation and character interaction.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
91% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.5% ★, Classic 16.2% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Detective 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fascinating, museum-themed mystery that rewards players for paying close attention to detail.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
89% matchVery Positive90% of 273 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.2% ★, Point & Click 15.8%, Classic 14.1% ★, Detective 12.2%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry that allows players to switch between multiple characters to solve a mystery, adding a fresh layer to the investigation.
- #12 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
88% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 47.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Classic 6.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, authentic detective experience where players must gather clues and use deductive reasoning to solve complex cases.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
89% matchVery Positive93% of 251 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 33.1% ★, Point & Click 12.2%, Detective 11.3%, Mouse Only 8.4% ★, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that excels at combining a nostalgic setting with clever, logic-based puzzles.
- #14 Kathy Rain
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,973 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 97.2%, Detective 0.9%, Adventure 0.6%, Female Protagonist 0.6%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click mystery that features a strong female lead and a gritty, investigative plot.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
87% matchVery Positive82% of 419 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 35.3% ★, Point & Click 14.2%, Detective 13.3%, Mouse Only 8.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its genuinely creepy atmosphere and challenging puzzles, it is a standout for fans of mystery-horror.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
86% matchVery Positive90% of 175 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 34.9% ★, Mouse Only 16.4% ★, Detective 11%, Point & Click 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry leans into the espionage aspect of detective work, offering a more intense and personal narrative.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
85% matchVery Positive85% of 280 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 28.3% ★, Point & Click 11.2%, Mouse Only 10.2% ★, Detective 9.8%, Classic 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: This title is a quintessential example of the series' ability to create a sense of dread and curiosity in a confined space.
- #18 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,167 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 33.8%, Classic 24.1% ★, Adventure 14.9%, Detective 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary mystery adventure that features deep research and a complex, mature narrative.
- #19 The Case of the Golden Idol
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 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 35%, Point & Click 27.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant logic-based detective game that requires players to piece together clues to solve complex murder mysteries.
- #20 Still Life
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,094 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 39.2%, Detective 21.1%, Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Puzzle 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature detective story that tasks players with solving a series of gruesome crimes across two different time periods.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
82% matchVery Positive82% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.1% ★, Classic 16.6% ★, Point & Click 13%, Detective 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game creates a high-stakes environment where time is of the essence, adding urgency to the investigation.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
83% matchVery Positive91% of 217 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 32.3% ★, Point & Click 12%, Mouse Only 10.8% ★, Detective 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a fun, adventurous tone that balances lighthearted moments with classic puzzle-solving.
- #23 The Blackwell Legacy
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,636 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 44.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Detective 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic detective series that focuses on supernatural investigation and character-driven storytelling.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 108 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 24.3% ★, Point & Click 13.9%, Detective 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a visually rich experience with a focus on mythology and intricate, multi-stage puzzles.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
80% matchMixed55% of 1,132 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: Based On A Novel 21.4% ★, Detective 19.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Classic 8.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, offering a modern take on the classic formula with a focus on historical mystery.
- #26 Unavowed
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,583 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 41.1%, Detective 20.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with a strong focus on choice, consequence, and investigative mystery.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
81% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.1% ★, Point & Click 12.3%, Detective 11.6%, Mouse Only 10.5% ★, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic fairy-tale-inspired mystery that is both charming and challenging.
- #28 Gray Matter
79% matchVery Positive89% of 730 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 40.8%, Adventure 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game offers a blend of magic and mystery with a strong investigative core.
- #29 Secret Files: Tunguska
79% matchVery Positive85% of 496 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.4%, Adventure 25.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A globe-trotting adventure that provides a classic point-and-click experience filled with puzzles and mystery.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
77% matchVery Positive90% of 257 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 23.8% ★, Mouse Only 11.6% ★, Point & Click 10.3%, Classic 9.5% ★, Detective 9.1%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.2%, Mouse Only 14.9% ★, Classic 11.4% ★, Detective 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
70% matchMixed57% of 337 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 22.1%, Point & Click 20.6%, Based On A Novel 18.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
75% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16% ★, Point & Click 15.3%, Classic 13.1% ★, Detective 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.1% ★, Point & Click 14.2%, Classic 13.2% ★, Detective 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%
- #35 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,295 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 27.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Point & Click 11.8%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
74% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.1% ★, Point & Click 11.9%, Detective 10.9%, Mouse Only 8.2% ★, Classic 6.5% ★
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
73% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31.7% ★, Detective 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mouse Only 9% ★, Classic 7.1% ★
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
75% matchMixed70% of 165 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17% ★, Classic 13.9% ★, Point & Click 13.6%, Detective 9.6%, Adventure 9.3%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
74% matchVery Positive82% of 180 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31% ★, Mouse Only 11.8% ★, Point & Click 11.2%, Detective 10.6%, Classic 7.5% ★
- #40 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
73% matchVery Positive91% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Mouse Only 14.9% ★, Detective 14.9%, Classic 9.4% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #41 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,478 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: Point & Click 27.2%, Detective 26.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 8.5%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
73% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.5% ★, Point & Click 18%, Adventure 10.6%, Detective 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
- #43 Syberia - Remastered
62% matchMostly Positive72% of 792 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Detective 23.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #44 Grim Fandango Remastered
69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,802 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Classic 31.6% ★, Point & Click 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
71% matchVery Positive90% of 345 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: Point & Click 25.6%, Detective 25.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Adventure 8.5%
- #46 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,047 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Why similar: Based On A Novel 42.4% ★, Point & Click 15.3%, Detective 14.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #47 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
72% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Detective 22.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 10%
- #48 Thimbleweed Park™
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,172 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 35.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Classic 12.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Detective 7.5%
- #49 The Next BIG Thing
71% matchVery Positive83% of 715 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 22.7%, Classic 12.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #50 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
62% matchMostly Positive80% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 43% ★, Point & Click 15.3%, Detective 14.5%, Puzzle 7.1%, Adventure 6.9%
- #51 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
66% matchVery Positive81% of 476 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 25.9%, Detective 19.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #52 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,798 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 31.8%, Detective 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #53 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Detective 21.6%, Adventure 18.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
71% matchMixed51% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 19.1%, 2.5D 14%, Adventure 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #55 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
58% matchVery Positive97% of 533 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 32.8%, Detective 20.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #56 The Longest Journey
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,153 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.
Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Classic 25.5% ★, Adventure 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 7%
- #57 The Crimson Diamond
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 670 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: Point & Click 35.6%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Retro 18.5%, Detective 14.9%, Adventure 8.4%
- #58 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 340 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 41.2%, Adventure 33.8%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Casual 7.2%
