- #1 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
97% matchVery Positive93% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 13%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title is widely considered the peak of the series for its atmospheric setting and complex, rewarding puzzles.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 320 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Exploration 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of spooky atmosphere and logical deduction that fans of the series will immediately recognize.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
96% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 23%, Point & Click 18.8%, 2.5D 13.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry leans heavily into scientific investigation and technical puzzles, mirroring the investigative feel of the seed game.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
95% matchVery Positive82% of 419 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a haunting, immersive environment and some of the most challenging puzzles in the franchise.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy
94% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Conspiracy 13.2% ★, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Hidden Object 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This installment provides a compelling narrative focused on espionage and uncovering hidden secrets through exploration.
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
94% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.7%, Detective 19.2%, 2.5D 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic archaeological mystery experience that rewards players for their attention to detail and historical knowledge.
- #7 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
93% matchVery Positive90% of 345 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Hidden Object 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a mystery within a confined, academic setting that requires careful observation and deduction.
- #8 The Raven Remastered
92% matchVery Positive81% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Point & Click 28.6%, Mystery 18.9%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that captures the same sense of high-stakes investigation and international travel found in the seed game.
- #9 Tangle Tower
91% matchVery Positive95% of 6,230 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 32.7%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Funny 7.3%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and clever detective game that features excellent character interactions and satisfying environmental puzzle-solving.
- #10 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
91% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Detective 21.3%, 2.5D 12.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite for its unique setting and the variety of mechanical puzzles that define the classic Nancy Drew experience.
- #11 Detective Grimoire
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,386 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Family Friendly 10%, Funny 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a lighthearted yet engaging mystery experience with a focus on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
90% matchVery Positive92% of 291 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry is celebrated for its strong sense of place and the rewarding feeling of piecing together a complex local mystery.
- #13 Call of the Sea
88% matchVery Positive88% of 6,211 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Mystery 17.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, First-Person 13.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful first-person adventure that focuses on solving intricate environmental puzzles to uncover a deep, mysterious narrative.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
89% matchVery Positive90% of 273 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Point & Click 23.7%, Adventure 10%, Puzzle 8.5%, Funny 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique twist by allowing you to switch between characters to solve a mystery, adding a fresh layer to the investigation.
- #15 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
87% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 14.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Family Friendly 8%
Why You'll Like It: Often cited as a series highlight, it combines a classic western aesthetic with a deep, multi-layered mystery.
- #16 The Room
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,445 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 25.9%, Puzzle 23.4%, Mystery 23.4%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on tactile puzzle boxes, it perfectly captures the first-person, investigative satisfaction of examining objects for hidden secrets.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.9%, Detective 18.1%, 2.5D 10.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a cozy, isolated setting that requires players to manage tasks while solving a central mystery.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
86% matchVery Positive90% of 257 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 15.8%, 2.5D 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Retro 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic entry that captures the essence of the original Nancy Drew stories with simple, effective, and classic puzzle design.
- #19 Syberia
84% matchVery Positive88% of 6,777 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure that features a rich, story-driven mystery and beautiful, immersive environments.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
84% matchVery Positive89% of 231 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8%, Exploration 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic fairy-tale-inspired mystery that is both atmospheric and full of satisfying puzzles.
- #21 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,367 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 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 27.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Funny 8.1%, Exploration 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish and narrative-heavy detective game that focuses on observation and uncovering the truth behind a small-town conspiracy.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
83% 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: Detective 23.9%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game creates a tense, time-sensitive mystery that keeps the player engaged through its unique setting and character dynamics.
- #23 Kathy Rain
81% matchVery Positive92% of 3,973 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 96.1%, Detective 1.3%, Mystery 0.8%, Female Protagonist 0.6%, Adventure 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, modern take on the detective genre that features a strong female lead and a compelling, dark mystery.
- #24 Gray Matter
81% matchVery Positive89% of 730 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Adventure 15%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated mystery game that balances character-driven storytelling with clever, magic-themed puzzles.
- #25 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
82% matchVery Positive91% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful European setting and a fun, espionage-themed plot that feels like a classic detective caper.
- #26 The Blackwell Legacy
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,636 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic supernatural detective series that emphasizes dialogue and investigation over traditional inventory puzzles.
- #27 Unavowed
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,583 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Detective 23.1%, Mystery 14.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that offers branching paths and a deep, character-focused mystery to solve.
- #28 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,167 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Mystery 21.5%, Detective 18%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that features deep historical research and a complex, mature narrative.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
79% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Exploration 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a staple of the series, offering a classic 'locked-room' style mystery that is perfect for fans of the genre.
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
77% matchMixed55% of 1,132 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #31 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
78% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 17.9%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #32 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
70% matchVery Positive97% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Detective 21.2%, Mystery 21.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: The Haunted Carousel
76% matchVery Positive93% of 251 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
75% matchVery Positive85% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, 2.5D 8.1%
- #35 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 15%, Hidden Object 11%, Mystery 11%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
76% matchMixed70% of 165 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 18.1%, 2.5D 14.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Adventure 8.3%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
74% matchVery Positive91% of 217 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Detective 20%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
71% matchMixed57% of 337 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Conspiracy 12.1% ★, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 333 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 19.1%, 2.5D 14%, Adventure 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #40 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,292 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 21.8%, Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
73% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Point & Click 23.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Funny 8.2%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
72% matchVery Positive88% of 435 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
73% matchVery Positive82% of 180 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Point & Click 16.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 185 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Point & Click 20.7%, 2.5D 13.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
71% matchVery Positive97% of 402 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 17%, Mystery 13.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #46 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Point & Click 19.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Funny 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
71% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #48 Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 286 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Entertaining plunge into the world of debauched elites, alluring women and corrupted cops, where power is the ultimate currency. This is a thrilling introduction to the brand new Hidden Object Game series in the tradition of best police dramas.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.9%
- #49 The Crimson Diamond
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 670 reviews2024
Dev: Julia Minamata
Windows · Mac
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Mystery 22.8%, Retro 16%, Detective 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12%
- #50 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive81% of 476 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 13%, Conspiracy 10.2% ★, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #51 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
70% matchVery Positive83% of 784 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Hidden Object 24.7%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Adventure 8%
- #52 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
69% 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: Hidden Object 21.6%, Point & Click 20.3%, Adventure 9%, Mystery 8.1%, Casual 7.5%
- #53 Murder Is Game Over
68% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hidden Object 14.8%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Exploration 9%
- #54 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,798 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.3%, Point & Click 19%, Detective 14.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #55 Detective Jackie - Mystic Case
68% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Casual 22.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #56 The Case of the Golden Idol
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Conspiracy 19.9% ★, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #57 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 505 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.8%, Point & Click 15.9%, Detective 14.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #58 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,608 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: Hidden Object 26.2%, Point & Click 20%, Detective 9.5%, Mystery 8.9%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #59 Connected Clue
62% matchVery Positive87% of 118 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 27.9%, 2.5D 19.6%, Point & Click 16.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
