- #1 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
97% 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 17.7%, Based On A Novel 16.2% ★, Classic 13.9% ★, Detective 11.9%, Adventure 9.7%
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 207 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.1% ★, Classic 11.4% ★, Point & Click 8.3%, Detective 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
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 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 16.2%, Classic 14.9% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
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 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Detective 17.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
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 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 14.9%, Classic 14.5% ★, Detective 12.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%
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 6,691 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 30%, Adventure 18.2%, Classic 17.4% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, 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 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Classic 18% ★, Detective 13.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%
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 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 18.1%, Classic 18% ★, Detective 13.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%
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 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 36.5%, Detective 34%, Adventure 29.5%
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 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Classic 19.6% ★, Point & Click 18.5%, Detective 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fascinating, museum-themed mystery that rewards players for paying close attention to detail.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
89% 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 19.9%, Detective 17.8%, Classic 13.3% ★, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its genuinely creepy atmosphere and challenging puzzles, it is a standout for fans of mystery-horror.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
89% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.2%, Classic 17.3% ★, Detective 14.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
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.
- #13 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
87% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 47.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 8.8%, Classic 6.5% ★
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.
- #14 Kathy Rain
86% 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 97.3%, 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®: The Haunted Carousel
88% 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 17.5%, Classic 13.2% ★, Detective 11.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that excels at combining a nostalgic setting with clever, logic-based puzzles.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
86% 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: Based On A Novel 32.2% ★, Detective 12.2%, Point & Click 11.1%, 2.5D 9.3%, Drama 7.2%
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 269 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 17% ★, Classic 13.9% ★, Detective 11.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
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 1,154 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 34.3%, Classic 23.7% ★, Adventure 14.9%, Detective 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
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 10,171 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 35.1%, Point & Click 27.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant logic-based detective game that requires players to piece together clues to solve complex murder mysteries.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
84% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, Classic 17.9% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Detective 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a fun, adventurous tone that balances lighthearted moments with classic puzzle-solving.
- #21 Still Life
83% 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 40.2%, Detective 21.4%, Adventure 17.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, 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.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
82% 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: Classic 18.6% ★, Point & Click 15%, Detective 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game creates a high-stakes environment where time is of the essence, adding urgency to the investigation.
- #23 The Blackwell Legacy
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,616 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 45%, Adventure 16.2%, Detective 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, 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 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 16.8%, Detective 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Drama 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a visually rich experience with a focus on mythology and intricate, multi-stage puzzles.
- #25 Gray Matter
80% 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 41.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Story Rich 4.6%
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.
- #26 Unavowed
78% 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 41.5%, Detective 20.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
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 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.5%, Based On A Novel 16.4% ★, Detective 11.3%, Classic 10% ★, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic fairy-tale-inspired mystery that is both charming and challenging.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
79% 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: Based On A Novel 21.1% ★, Detective 18.5%, Point & Click 15.3%, Adventure 11%, Classic 7.8% ★
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.
- #29 Secret Files: Tunguska
79% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 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 55.2%, Adventure 25.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, 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 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.5% ★, Point & Click 11.7%, Classic 10.5% ★, Detective 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Classic 12.8% ★, Detective 10.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
- #32 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,849 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 28%, Puzzle 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Adventure 12.3%, Point & Click 12%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
71% 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: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 20.7%, Based On A Novel 18.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
76% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Classic 17.8% ★, Detective 15.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
75% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.2%, Classic 14.4% ★, Detective 11.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
74% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.1%, Classic 14.7% ★, Adventure 11.3%, Detective 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
73% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Classic 15.9% ★, Point & Click 15%, Detective 12%, Adventure 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
75% 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 17.6%, Classic 15.9% ★, Detective 12.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
73% 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 19.9%, Classic 17.9% ★, Detective 14.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%
- #40 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
68% 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 27.5%, Detective 26.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 8.4%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 159 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Classic 15.3% ★, Detective 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
73% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Detective 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, 2.5D 10.4%
- #43 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
62% 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 29.6%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Drama 10.7%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
72% 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 23.8%, Point & Click 20.3%, 2.5D 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #45 Grim Fandango Remastered
69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 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 31.3% ★, Point & Click 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 6%
- #46 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
72% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 23.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 10%
- #47 Syberia - Remastered
63% matchMostly Positive72% of 729 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 23.8%, Detective 21.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Drama 10.4%
- #48 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
67% 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 26.4%, Detective 19.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #49 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
69% 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 32.1%, Detective 16.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #50 The Longest Journey
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,124 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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 31.5%, Classic 25.2% ★, Adventure 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #51 The Next BIG Thing
70% matchVery Positive84% of 700 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 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 55.9%, Adventure 24.5%, Classic 13.6% ★, Puzzle 6%
- #52 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: Detective 18.1%, Point & Click 17.5%, 2.5D 12.8%, Drama 9.4%, Adventure 7.1%
- #53 Thimbleweed Park™
67% 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 35.6%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Detective 7.6%
- #54 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 21.8%, Adventure 18%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #55 Tangle Tower
64% 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 30.1%, Point & Click 26%, Puzzle 9.5%, Funny 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
- #56 Memento Mori
70% matchMixed66% of 205 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.5%, Adventure 32.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #57 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business
68% matchVery Positive86% of 519 reviews2015
Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle
Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Detective 17.8%, Funny 8.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #58 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
69% matchVery Positive89% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...
Why similar: Point & Click 58.8%, Adventure 28.4%, Puzzle 7.9%, Story Rich 4.9%
