- #1 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
97% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 31.1% ★, Detective 10.8%, Point & Click 8.6%, Mystery 7.9%, Investigation 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series, it features complex puzzles and a deeply atmospheric mystery.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29% ★, Detective 11%, Point & Click 8.5%, Mystery 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at building a spooky, immersive environment that perfectly matches the tone of the seed game.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
96% matchVery Positive82% of 425 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27% ★, Detective 11.1%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.3%, Crime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging and culturally rich mystery that keeps the player engaged with intricate puzzle mechanics.
- #4 Syberia
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 11%, Classic 8.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist navigating a mysterious, atmospheric world through classic point-and-click puzzle solving.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
94% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.3% ★, Detective 9.9%, Point & Click 8.9%, Mystery 8.1%, Investigation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its gothic setting and challenging puzzles, it is a quintessential Nancy Drew experience.
- #6 Kathy Rain
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 96.1%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.9%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Adventure 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective story featuring a sharp-witted female protagonist investigating a mystery in a small town.
- #7 Still Life
93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.4%, Detective 18%, Crime 15%, Mystery 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that follows a female FBI agent solving a series of complex, interconnected murders.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
92% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 17.5% ★, Detective 11.3%, Point & Click 9.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a great soundtrack and a classic mystery setting that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #9 Gray Matter
91% matchVery Positive89% of 732 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a supernatural mystery with intricate puzzle-solving and a female lead, much like the Nancy Drew series.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
91% matchVery Positive92% of 97 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mouse Only 12.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Classic 8.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a great balance of scientific puzzles and a high-stakes detective narrative.
- #11 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
90% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 30% ★, Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite classic that blends western atmosphere with a compelling, multi-layered mystery.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
89% matchVery Positive97% of 414 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.3% ★, Detective 9.6%, Point & Click 8.7%, Crime 7.7%, Mystery 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fun, character-driven mystery with a unique setting and classic puzzle gameplay.
- #13 Unavowed
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,607 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Detective 21%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich urban fantasy detective game that emphasizes character interactions and investigative puzzle-solving.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
89% matchVery Positive90% of 262 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 32.5% ★, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mouse Only 7.3% ★, Female Protagonist 6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, early entry in the series that focuses on exploration and classic detective work.
- #15 The Raven Remastered
88% matchVery Positive81% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 37%, Point & Click 31.5%, Mystery 21.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: An engaging detective mystery set in the 1960s that focuses on deduction and classic point-and-click exploration.
- #16 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
86% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 12.5%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Crime 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful setting and a classic spy-themed mystery that fans of the series will appreciate.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 265 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Detective 16.8%, Mouse Only 11.3% ★, Puzzle 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique survival-mystery blend that keeps the gameplay feeling fresh and challenging.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
85% matchVery Positive91% of 220 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.5% ★, Detective 9%, Point & Click 8.3%, Mystery 7.5%, Investigation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, slightly campy mystery that captures the lighthearted side of the Nancy Drew franchise.
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
84% matchVery Positive90% of 276 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Point & Click 19%, Mouse Only 12.2% ★, Puzzle 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry where you play as multiple characters to solve a mystery, offering a fresh perspective on the formula.
- #20 The Blackwell Legacy
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,642 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 35.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Detective 15.4%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective series that relies on clever dialogue and investigation to solve cold cases.
- #21 Return of the Obra Dinn
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 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 38.8%, Mystery 22.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant detective game that challenges you to piece together a mystery through observation and deduction.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
82% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Detective 17.3%, Mouse Only 12.2% ★, Puzzle 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes adventure with a strong focus on environmental puzzles and mystery.
- #23 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
82% matchVery Positive89% of 233 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.3% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 8.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Investigation 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A well-paced mystery set in a Bavarian castle that emphasizes folklore and puzzle-solving.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
81% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 26.6% ★, Detective 10.4%, Mystery 8.4%, Point & Click 8.2%, Crime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic haunted house mystery that remains a staple of the series for its atmosphere.
- #25 Thimbleweed Park™
78% matchVery Positive93% of 4,211 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 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 39.1%, Detective 11%, Puzzle 8.9%, Mystery 7.7%, Classic 6.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic point-and-click mystery that features multiple playable characters and a quirky, puzzle-filled world.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
81% matchMixed70% of 166 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Detective 17.1%, Mouse Only 13.6% ★, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Classic 9.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a unique scientific mystery that provides a different flavor of detective work.
- #27 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 336 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 33.2% ★, Point & Click 12.1%, Detective 11.2%, Mouse Only 8.4% ★, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The updated version of the original game, providing a solid foundation for the entire series.
- #28 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
79% matchVery Positive82% of 169 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mouse Only 12.3% ★, Mystery 11.2%, Classic 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A tight, time-sensitive mystery that keeps the tension high throughout the investigation.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
78% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Detective 17.2%, Mouse Only 14.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An archaeological mystery that features great puzzles and a strong sense of discovery.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
77% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28% ★, Detective 10.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 7.7%, Crime 6.7%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
77% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 27.4% ★, Detective 9.5%, Point & Click 7.7%, Crime 7.3%, Mystery 7%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
76% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mouse Only 12.9% ★, Puzzle 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
74% matchVery Positive85% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29% ★, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 8.2%, Mystery 7.7%, Crime 6.8%
- #34 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive97% of 574 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 20.8%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 191 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Detective 17.6%, Mouse Only 14% ★, Puzzle 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #36 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
75% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 11%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
74% matchVery Positive90% of 351 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Crime 12.8%, Point & Click 12%, Mystery 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #38 Tangle Tower
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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 24.6%, Point & Click 16.2%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
72% matchMixed56% of 344 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Based On A Novel 13.9% ★, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10.4%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 177 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 32.3% ★, Detective 10.4%, Point & Click 7.8%, Mystery 7%, Mouse Only 6.9% ★
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
73% matchMixed54% of 1,140 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 19.8%, Based On A Novel 17.7% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #42 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
73% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Point & Click 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Mouse Only 16.4% ★, Point & Click 15.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #44 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,806 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.9%, Detective 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 10%
- #45 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 17.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #46 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,072 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 35.5% ★, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #47 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
66% matchVery Positive93% of 388 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Crime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #48 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,612 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Puzzle 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Detective 11.4%
- #49 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Detective 18.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #50 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Detective 20%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #51 Connected Clue
65% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Crime 18.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 11.3%
- #52 The Crimson Diamond
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 687 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: Mystery 21.2%, Point & Click 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Detective 11.4%
- #53 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
71% matchMixed52% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #54 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 336 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 19.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Casual 9.4%
- #55 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
68% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Detective 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
- #56 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
71% matchMixed54% of 61 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Point & Click 54.9%, Female Protagonist 28.9%, Adventure 16.2%
- #57 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
68% matchVery Positive89% of 319 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Mystery 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Puzzle 8.7%, Casual 7.3%
- #58 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
67% matchVery Positive92% of 283 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 26.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 9.8%, Casual 8.1%
