- #1 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
97% matchVery Positive81% of 415 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: Point & Click 19%, Mouse Only 16.9% ★, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Classic 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a similarly eerie atmosphere and deep mystery that mirrors the tension of The Captive Curse.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
96% matchVery Positive88% of 429 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 21.3%, Detective 13.9%, Classic 11.8% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Based On A Novel 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite classic that excels at building a gothic, puzzle-heavy environment similar to the German castle setting.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 316 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Detective 19%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a compelling, story-rich mystery with a focus on exploration and supernatural elements.
- #4 Syberia
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 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 32.4%, Adventure 17%, Classic 13.2% ★, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This classic point-and-click adventure shares the same focus on exploration, inventory puzzles, and a strong, narrative-driven journey.
- #5 The Raven Remastered
94% matchVery Positive81% of 395 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 36.1%, Detective 31%, Adventure 24.5%, Mystery 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of a classic detective story with a focus on deduction and atmospheric storytelling.
- #6 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,159 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 34.6%, Classic 16.8% ★, Adventure 13%, Detective 11%, Mystery 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, research-heavy mystery that feels like a more mature version of the Nancy Drew investigation style.
- #7 Gray Matter
93% 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 43%, Adventure 20.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a supernatural mystery with traditional point-and-click gameplay, perfect for fans of the Nancy Drew style.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
91% matchVery Positive93% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Detective 15.6%, Point & Click 15.4%, Classic 9.6% ★, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: One of the most highly regarded entries in the series, offering a complex mystery and rewarding puzzle design.
- #9 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
92% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Mouse Only 17.5% ★, Detective 11.4%, Classic 10.3% ★, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar castle-based exploration experience with a heavy emphasis on environmental puzzles.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
91% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18% ★, Point & Click 15.5%, Detective 12.4%, Classic 10.6% ★, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on scientific investigation and logic-based puzzles that appeal to fans of the series' more technical mysteries.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
90% matchVery Positive93% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Detective 12.4%, Classic 10.2% ★, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic mystery-solving experience with a balanced mix of puzzles and character dialogue.
- #12 Kathy Rain
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,954 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 0.9%, Adventure 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.3%, Mystery 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: This modern point-and-click mystery features a strong female lead and a compelling investigation into a dark, small-town secret.
- #13 The Blackwell Legacy
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,628 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 46.5%, Detective 14.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Mystery 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective series that emphasizes dialogue and investigation over action.
- #14 Still Life
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Detective 20.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 7.6%, Mystery 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that requires players to solve complex puzzles to uncover a serial killer's identity.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
86% matchVery Positive88% of 212 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 16% ★, Mouse Only 15.8% ★, Classic 9.9% ★, Detective 9.8%, Point & Click 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that is widely considered one of the best in the series for its pacing and story.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
87% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 14.2% ★, Mouse Only 14.2% ★, Point & Click 13.3%, Detective 11.3%, Classic 8.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A charming, early entry in the series that captures the essence of Nancy Drew's detective roots.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
86% matchVery Positive91% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.1% ★, Point & Click 17.8%, Classic 11.3% ★, Adventure 10.7%, Detective 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, slightly spooky atmosphere with plenty of exploration and inventory-based challenges.
- #18 Unavowed
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,565 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 40.3%, Detective 19.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 12.5%, Mystery 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that features branching narratives and deep character interaction.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
85% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Mouse Only 17.6% ★, Point & Click 16.2%, Classic 10.4% ★, Adventure 9.9%, Detective 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a classic mystery plot with a beautiful setting and engaging, puzzle-rich gameplay.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
84% matchVery Positive90% of 270 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.5% ★, Point & Click 17.3%, Detective 12.8%, Classic 10.9% ★, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry that allows players to switch between characters to solve a mystery, adding a fresh layer to the investigation.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
84% matchVery Positive82% of 177 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Point & Click 17.4%, Detective 13.4%, Classic 11.4% ★, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish mystery set in Paris that focuses on uncovering secrets through observation and puzzle-solving.
- #22 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 247 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.2%, Adventure 31.3%, Detective 27.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective mystery that focuses on forensic investigation and point-and-click gameplay.
- #23 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 255 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Mouse Only 16.3% ★, Detective 11.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Classic 9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, isolated setting that emphasizes survival and mystery-solving.
- #24 Thimbleweed Park™
79% matchVery Positive93% of 4,161 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 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 37.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Classic 9% ★, Detective 7.8%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features clever puzzles and a quirky, mysterious plot.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
81% matchMixed55% of 1,126 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 21.2%, Point & Click 18.1%, Based On A Novel 11.3% ★, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the series that brings the classic mystery formula into a 3D, narrative-heavy environment.
- #26 The Room
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,189 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 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: Point & Click 37%, Puzzle 36.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, it captures the tactile feeling of examining objects and uncovering secrets found in the Nancy Drew games.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
80% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.3% ★, Based On A Novel 16.2% ★, Detective 13%, Point & Click 12.3%, Puzzle 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on espionage and uncovering hidden truths, providing a high-stakes detective experience.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
81% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.9% ★, Point & Click 20.3%, Detective 11.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy mystery set in an archaeological dig site that rewards curiosity and puzzle-solving skills.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
77% matchVery Positive96% of 397 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.1% ★, Point & Click 16.2%, Detective 11.8%, Classic 11.3% ★, Adventure 9.5%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
77% matchVery Positive89% of 199 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.7% ★, Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 13.7%, Classic 12.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 183 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.9% ★, Point & Click 16.5%, Detective 11.5%, Classic 10.4% ★, Adventure 9.1%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
76% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Mouse Only 19.3% ★, Point & Click 18.3%, Detective 11.8%, Classic 11.3% ★, Adventure 10%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
71% matchMixed56% of 333 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 23.2%, Point & Click 22.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Based On A Novel 9.2% ★, Adventure 7%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
74% matchVery Positive85% of 276 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Mouse Only 21.6% ★, Detective 12%, Point & Click 11.4%, Classic 10.1% ★, Based On A Novel 8% ★
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 327 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Mouse Only 16.1% ★, Point & Click 14.4%, Based On A Novel 14.3% ★, Detective 9.9%, Classic 8.9% ★
- #36 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
71% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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%, Detective 17.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 7.7%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
75% matchVery Positive91% of 293 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.2% ★, Point & Click 17.8%, Detective 12.4%, Classic 11.2% ★, Adventure 10%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
74% 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 19.6% ★, Point & Click 14.1%, Classic 12.3% ★, Detective 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
73% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Point & Click 14.4%, Detective 11.2%, Classic 10.7% ★, Adventure 8.4%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 162 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Mouse Only 18.2% ★, Point & Click 15.4%, Classic 10.7% ★, Detective 10.6%, Adventure 9%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 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 24.6% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Detective 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Adventure 8.6%
- #42 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,793 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%, Detective 15.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
71% matchVery Positive90% of 339 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 26.2%, Point & Click 23%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Funny 7.9%
- #44 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
72% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 22.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #45 Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse
69% matchVery Positive90% of 337 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Face off against the Minotaur!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Casual 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #46 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
69% matchVery Positive92% of 282 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Casual 8.4%
- #47 New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition
70% matchVery Positive92% of 336 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 44.1%, Adventure 31.6%, Casual 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #48 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Detective 20.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
72% matchMixed50% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 20.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Puzzle 7%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #50 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
68% matchVery Positive89% of 316 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 29.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #51 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
58% matchVery Positive98% of 480 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 30.3%, Detective 18.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Mystery 9.8%
- #52 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
70% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Casual 9.2%
- #53 Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery
68% matchVery Positive81% of 217 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Stop a terrible curse!
Why similar: Adventure 20.5%, Point & Click 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Puzzle 10%, Casual 9.7%
- #54 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
67% matchVery Positive90% of 292 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 26.1%, Adventure 18%, Casual 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #55 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 330 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 21.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Casual 9.6%
- #56 The Next BIG Thing
68% matchVery Positive84% of 708 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 56.1%, Adventure 21.3%, Classic 9.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #57 Maniac Mansion
66% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2017
Dev: Lucasfilm GamesPub: Lucasfilm
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
Why similar: Classic 33.3% ★, Point & Click 31.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #58 Dream Hills: Captured Magic
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: MysterytagPub: RunServer
Windows
A treacherous witch has cast Dream Hills into darkness, depriving its residents of happiness and joy. Save your favorite fairy tale characters, break the curse, and restore Dream Hills to its former glory.
Why similar: Mouse Only 35% ★, Point & Click 18.8%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 7.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #59 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
66% matchVery Positive91% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
