- #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 20.8%, Classic 16.9% ★, Detective 14.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of the series, this entry perfectly captures the atmospheric mystery and complex puzzle design found in Kapu Cave.
- #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: Classic 18.5% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Detective 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a compelling blend of exploration and detective work that mirrors the adventurous spirit of the Hardy Boys collaboration.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a darker, more mature mystery experience with excellent environmental storytelling and challenging puzzles.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
95% 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 21.1%, Detective 19.1%, Classic 14.4% ★, Adventure 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game is highly praised for its immersive setting and intricate, culturally-themed puzzles that require careful observation.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
94% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 17.2%, Classic 16.2% ★, Adventure 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: As one of the most modern entries, it features refined mechanics and a deep, multi-layered mystery that rewards patient investigation.
- #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 29.8%, Adventure 18.7%, Classic 17.7% ★, Puzzle 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a strong narrative, beautiful environments, and satisfying inventory-based puzzles.
- #7 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Classic 23.9% ★, Adventure 15.1%, Detective 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in mystery writing, this game offers a deep, occult-themed detective story with challenging puzzle sequences.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
92% 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 20.1%, Classic 18.2% ★, Detective 13.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that emphasizes exploration and local investigation, much like the island setting of Kapu Cave.
- #9 The Blackwell Legacy
91% 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 46.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Detective 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This series offers a grounded, character-driven detective experience with a unique supernatural twist and classic point-and-click gameplay.
- #10 Still Life
91% 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 21.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a gritty, dual-timeline detective story that focuses heavily on forensic investigation and puzzle-solving.
- #11 Kathy Rain
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 97.5%, Detective 0.9%, Adventure 0.6%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic detective adventure, featuring a compelling protagonist and a mystery that unfolds through careful investigation.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
90% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.4%, Classic 15.7% ★, Detective 12.5%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a great mix of puzzle-solving and eerie atmosphere, perfect for fans of the series' more supernatural-leaning mysteries.
- #13 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
89% 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 16.1%, Classic 16.1% ★, Detective 13.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A science-focused mystery that requires players to use logic and technical knowledge to solve puzzles in a high-stakes environment.
- #14 Thimbleweed Park™
86% 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 37%, Adventure 16.6%, Classic 13% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Detective 8%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features multiple playable characters and a quirky, mystery-filled plot.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
88% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Detective 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, 2.5D 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a fantastic archaeological setting filled with ancient puzzles and historical mysteries.
- #16 Return of the Obra Dinn
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 48.6%, Puzzle 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Atmospheric 6%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that forces players to act as an insurance investigator to solve a mystery through observation and logic.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Classic 14.6% ★, Adventure 12.4%, Detective 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique survival-based detective challenge that forces players to manage their environment while solving the mystery.
- #18 Gray Matter
86% 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 42.1%, Adventure 24.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Story Rich 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game blends magic and mystery with traditional point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
85% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Classic 18.1% ★, Adventure 13.9%, Detective 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, character-heavy mystery that leans into the classic adventure tropes of the series.
- #20 Call of the Sea
81% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Story Rich 14.4%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-adventure game that captures the feeling of exploring a mysterious, isolated location to uncover a hidden truth.
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
84% matchVery Positive90% of 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Point & Click 17%, Classic 15.6% ★, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic entry that focuses on the roots of the Nancy Drew character with a charming, classic mystery plot.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
83% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 19%, Classic 17.5% ★, Detective 14.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a unique twist by allowing players to switch between characters to solve a mystery from multiple perspectives.
- #23 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
82% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Classic 16.2% ★, Adventure 12.6%, Detective 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A globe-trotting adventure that captures the excitement of international detective work and complex puzzle-solving.
- #24 The Room
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 42.2%, Point & Click 39.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Story Rich 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on tactile puzzles, it captures the same satisfaction of uncovering secrets through careful examination of objects.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
82% 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 19.4%, Classic 15% ★, Detective 13.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery set in an amusement park that relies on mechanical puzzles and careful observation.
- #26 Machinarium
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,289 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Puzzle 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and challenging point-and-click game that relies entirely on visual storytelling and clever environmental puzzles.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
80% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Classic 17.1% ★, Point & Click 15.7%, Detective 12.8%, Adventure 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Nancy Drew experience that focuses on confined-space investigation and historical puzzle-solving.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 159 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Classic 16.9% ★, Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 12%, Adventure 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique scientific backdrop and a mystery that requires players to balance research with detective work.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
78% 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: Classic 18.2% ★, Point & Click 17.9%, Detective 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
78% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Classic 18.1% ★, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
77% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Classic 19.9% ★, Point & Click 18.3%, Detective 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
76% 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 19.7%, Classic 18.1% ★, Detective 14.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
75% 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: Classic 18.2% ★, Detective 14.9%, Point & Click 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, 2.5D 8.8%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
75% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Detective 14.4%, Classic 12.9% ★, Adventure 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 326 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Classic 15.9% ★, Detective 12.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #36 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 27.5%, Point & Click 25.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Adventure 9.5%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
73% 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 20.6% ★, Point & Click 16.2%, Detective 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
74% 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: Detective 18.7%, Point & Click 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #39 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
70% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #40 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
74% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Detective 23.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
72% matchVery Positive91% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 18.4%, 2.5D 13.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 7.9%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
73% 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 24.5%, Point & Click 20.5%, 2.5D 16.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
72% matchMixed55% of 1,118 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Point & Click 20.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Classic 11% ★, Puzzle 9.6%
- #44 Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 716 reviews2014
Dev: Humongous Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case. Explore underwater caves, deep canyons and colorful reefs, and discover fascinating places like King Crab's Castle and A Sunken Ship Out of Time, in an effort to save the reef.
Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Adventure 20.6%, Classic 9.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Casual 3.7%
- #45 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
65% 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 27.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Point & Click 11.7%
- #46 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 22.1%, Detective 22%, Adventure 18.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #47 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
69% matchVery Positive87% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Detective 8.4%
- #48 Maniac Mansion
69% matchVery Positive88% of 218 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 43.2% ★, Point & Click 27.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #49 Freddi Fish 5 featuring Mess Hall Mania®: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove
70% matchVery Positive92% of 177 reviews2014
Dev: Humongous Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
There's more to this case than meets the eye!
Why similar: Point & Click 47.9%, Adventure 43.6%, Casual 8.6%
- #50 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 21.9%, Point & Click 20.8%, 2.5D 13.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #51 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 42,629 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Classic 14.7% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #52 Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! HD
68% matchVery Positive90% of 199 reviews2019
Dev: Alasdair Beckett-KingPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Nelly Cootalot is the stupidly named pirate adventurer with a heart of gold. Uncover corruption and wanton punning in this HD revival of a classic freeware adventure game.
Why similar: Classic 23.8% ★, Point & Click 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 10%
- #53 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
68% matchVery Positive91% of 256 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 27.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #54 Sam & Max Hit the Road
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,011 reviews2018
Dev: Lucasfilm
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Classic 17.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #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 29.8%, Point & Click 25.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Funny 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
- #56 Voodoo Detective
64% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Point & Click 24.4%, 2.5D 15.1%, Puzzle 8%, Funny 7.9%
- #57 The Crimson Diamond
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 648 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 45.3%, Detective 19.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #58 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 327 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Point & Click 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #59 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
69% 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: Adventure 25.3%, Point & Click 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
