- #1 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
97% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Point & Click 23.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Drama 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title is widely considered one of the best in the series for its chilling atmosphere and compelling mystery.
- #2 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Drama 9.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a complex, mature plot and excellent puzzle design that rivals the best detective adventures.
- #3 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
96% matchVery Positive88% of 207 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 36.3% ★, Detective 12.1%, 2.5D 9.2%, Point & Click 8%, Drama 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that perfectly balances exploration with a classic, engaging mystery.
- #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: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 19.9%, Drama 9.7%, Puzzle 8.8%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, culturally rich setting paired with some of the most challenging puzzles in the franchise.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
94% 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: Based On A Novel 21.9% ★, Detective 18.6%, Point & Click 17.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its intricate, multi-layered puzzles and a spooky, gothic setting.
- #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 33.7%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the same focus on immersive storytelling and environmental puzzle-solving.
- #7 Tangle Tower
93% 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 34.5%, Point & Click 19.4%, Funny 9.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming detective game that emphasizes interviewing suspects and piecing together clues in a beautifully illustrated environment.
- #8 The Raven Remastered
92% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 48.1%, Point & Click 33.5%, Adventure 18.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in the shoes of a detective in a classic whodunit mystery that feels very similar to a Nancy Drew investigation.
- #9 Kathy Rain
91% 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 96.7%, Detective 1.4%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-driven detective adventure that captures the investigative spirit of classic point-and-click games.
- #10 The Room
90% 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 33.9%, Point & Click 28.2%, Hidden Object 17.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactile, intricate puzzle boxes that capture the satisfying feeling of solving complex mechanical riddles.
- #11 Return of the Obra Dinn
89% 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 57.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, First-Person 5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that tasks you with piecing together a mystery through careful observation and logic.
- #12 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
91% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Detective 19%, Point & Click 15%, 2.5D 13%, Drama 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8%
Why You'll Like It: A solid entry that focuses on scientific puzzles and a high-stakes corporate espionage plot.
- #13 Unavowed
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Detective 25.8%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy adventure features a compelling mystery and branching paths that reward careful investigation.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
89% 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: Based On A Novel 32.2% ★, Detective 12.2%, Point & Click 11.1%, 2.5D 9.3%, Drama 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The game that started it all, offering a classic high school mystery that remains a staple of the series.
- #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 18.1%, Detective 16.1%, 2.5D 13.1%, Drama 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a great archaeological mystery with plenty of historical puzzles to solve.
- #16 Detective Grimoire
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 30.9%, Point & Click 19.8%, Funny 11.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet engaging detective game that focuses on questioning suspects and finding clues in a contained environment.
- #17 Thimbleweed Park™
85% 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 37.5%, Detective 12.3%, 1990's 11.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic point-and-click mystery that pays homage to the genre's roots while offering clever, modern puzzle design.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
86% matchVery Positive90% of 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 35% ★, Detective 15.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, 2.5D 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, early entry that captures the classic Nancy Drew aesthetic and investigative style.
- #19 The Case of the Golden Idol
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Point & Click 19.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique deduction game that requires you to observe static scenes to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.
- #20 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Detective 21%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, 1990's 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in mystery storytelling that features deep research and investigation mechanics.
- #21 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 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 25.2%, Drama 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Funny 9%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish detective adventure that focuses on observation, dialogue, and uncovering secrets in a small town.
- #22 The Blackwell Legacy
83% 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 40.3%, Detective 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective series that relies on dialogue, deduction, and point-and-click exploration.
- #23 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: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Puzzle 17.9%, Story Rich 15.4%, First-Person 12.7%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.
- #24 Paradise Killer
81% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Point & Click 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows you to gather evidence and build your own case against suspects.
- #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: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 18.3%, 2.5D 11.5%, Drama 8.9%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery that focuses on mechanical puzzles and uncovering the history of a carnival.
- #26 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
80% 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: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 16.3%, Drama 13.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-tension mystery that forces you to solve puzzles under a time constraint to save a friend.
- #27 Still Life
79% 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 35.7%, Detective 29.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature detective story that involves solving cold cases through point-and-click investigation.
- #28 Gray Matter
79% 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 43.1%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery adventure from the creator of Gabriel Knight that features strong puzzle-solving elements.
- #29 Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
78% matchVery Positive85% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 23% ★, Detective 18%, 2.5D 11.3%, Point & Click 10.7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
78% matchMixed51% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, 2.5D 12%, Point & Click 11.4%, Drama 8.7%, Hidden Object 8.5%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
76% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, 2.5D 14.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 159 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, 2.5D 14%, Drama 10.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
76% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Detective 26%, Point & Click 21.3%, Puzzle 10%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 8.7%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
75% 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 22.9%, Based On A Novel 22.5% ★, Point & Click 12.3%, Hidden Object 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
75% 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 20.4%, 2.5D 14.3%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
74% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.6%, Detective 15.5%, 2.5D 13.5%, Drama 10.4%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
74% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Detective 18%, Point & Click 17.4%, 2.5D 11.3%, Puzzle 10%, Drama 9.4%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
73% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Point & Click 20.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Funny 9.2%
- #39 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Detective 22.5%, Drama 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #40 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
69% matchVery Positive94% of 372 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 23.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, 2.5D 13.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%
- #41 Connected Clue
68% matchVery Positive88% of 98 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 22.4%, 2.5D 17.1%, 1990's 13.4%, Drama 13.1%, Point & Click 13%
- #42 The Roottrees are Dead
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Point & Click 17.1%, 1990's 13.7%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #43 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
73% 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 22.6%, Point & Click 14.8%, Drama 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Funny 8.8%
- #44 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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 26.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, 1990's 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
72% matchVery Positive92% of 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 23.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 10.1%
- #46 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
73% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
71% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Point & Click 20.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Funny 9%, Adventure 9%
- #48 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
71% 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: Detective 23.1%, Point & Click 20%, Puzzle 10.7%, Funny 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Detective 17.6%, 2.5D 11.9%, Drama 8.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #50 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
71% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 19.2% ★, Detective 15.4%, Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 6.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #51 The Crimson Diamond
66% 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 34.6%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Detective 22.5%, 2D 8%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
69% 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 24.4%, Based On A Novel 17.7% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #53 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Point & Click 16.8%, 1990's 15.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
70% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Point & Click 22.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 10%
- #55 Detective From The Crypt
68% matchVery Positive94% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: BOV
Windows · Linux
Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #56 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
67% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 19.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #57 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
70% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Funny 9.6%
- #58 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: 1990's 19%, Detective 17.6%, Point & Click 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Drama 9.7%
- #59 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 80 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!
Why similar: Detective 22%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Point & Click 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 8%
