- #1 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
97% matchVery Positive93% of 316 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Point & Click 25.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Adventure 8.8%
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 225 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Mouse Only 23.3% ★, Detective 22.7%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
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 212 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 32.5% ★, Mouse Only 17.3% ★, Detective 10.9%, 2.5D 8.3%, Point & Click 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry that perfectly balances exploration with a classic, engaging mystery.
- #4 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
95% matchVery Positive88% of 429 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 21.8% ★, Detective 18.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Puzzle 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its intricate, multi-layered puzzles and a spooky, gothic setting.
- #5 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
94% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Mouse Only 23.5% ★, Detective 23.2%, Point & Click 16.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, culturally rich setting paired with some of the most challenging puzzles in the franchise.
- #6 Syberia
94% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 8.6%
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 6,076 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 34.6%, Point & Click 19.4%, Funny 9.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%
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 395 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Detective 47%, Point & Click 34.4%, Adventure 18.5%
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 3,954 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 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 31,189 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 34%, Point & Click 28.1%, Hidden Object 17.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%, 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 Nancy Drew®: The Deadly Device
91% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!
Why similar: Mouse Only 23.1% ★, Detective 16.3%, Point & Click 12.8%, 2.5D 11.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A solid entry that focuses on scientific puzzles and a high-stakes corporate espionage plot.
- #12 Return of the Obra Dinn
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,856 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 57.2%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%, 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.
- #13 Thimbleweed Park™
87% matchVery Positive93% of 4,161 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Detective 12.2%, 1990's 12%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
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.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 327 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 28.5% ★, Mouse Only 17.2% ★, Detective 10.8%, Point & Click 9.9%, 2.5D 8.3%
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 Positive88% of 134 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Mouse Only 24.4% ★, Point & Click 15.2%, Detective 13.6%, 2.5D 11%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a great archaeological mystery with plenty of historical puzzles to solve.
- #16 Unavowed
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,565 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 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.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
86% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 29.4% ★, Mouse Only 15.8% ★, Detective 12.8%, Point & Click 9.4%, 2.5D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, early entry that captures the classic Nancy Drew aesthetic and investigative style.
- #18 Detective Grimoire
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 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 31.2%, Point & Click 19.9%, Funny 11.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, Exploration 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet engaging detective game that focuses on questioning suspects and finding clues in a contained environment.
- #19 The Case of the Golden Idol
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,351 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 27.9%, Conspiracy 26.6% ★, Point & Click 14.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 1,159 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, 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 The Blackwell Legacy
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,628 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Detective 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective series that relies on dialogue, deduction, and point-and-click exploration.
- #22 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
83% matchVery Positive87% of 1,363 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 29.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Funny 10.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish detective adventure that focuses on observation, dialogue, and uncovering secrets in a small town.
- #23 Call of the Sea
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,069 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: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Puzzle 18%, Story Rich 15.3%, 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 4,418 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.3 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 30.7%, Point & Click 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%
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 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Spin with Danger to Unravel the Mystery of a Ghostly Merry-go-Round!
Why similar: Mouse Only 21.3% ★, Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, 2.5D 9.6%, Puzzle 7.4%
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 166 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Mouse Only 28.9% ★, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 13.3%, Puzzle 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
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 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Detective 29.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 8.2%
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 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 42.9%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Puzzle 4.9%
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
77% matchVery Positive85% of 276 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!
Why similar: Mouse Only 24.5% ★, Based On A Novel 16.9% ★, Detective 13.9%, 2.5D 8.4%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #30 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
77% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Mouse Only 24.4% ★, Detective 15.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, 2.5D 11%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
78% matchMixed50% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Conspiracy 11.9% ★, 2.5D 11.6%, Point & Click 11%, Hidden Object 8.2%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
76% matchVery Positive89% of 199 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Mouse Only 27.4% ★, Detective 19.5%, Point & Click 14.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #33 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
76% matchVery Positive82% of 177 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Mouse Only 25.7% ★, Detective 19.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
75% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Mouse Only 27.8% ★, Detective 17.4%, Point & Click 16.9%, Puzzle 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #35 Nancy Drew®: Trail of the Twister
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 162 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!
Why similar: Mouse Only 24.6% ★, Detective 14.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, 2.5D 11.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #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: Mouse Only 23.8% ★, Point & Click 14.1%, Detective 13.2%, 2.5D 11.5%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
74% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Mouse Only 22.9% ★, Detective 15.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, 2.5D 9.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #38 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,243 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.6 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 21.2%, Conspiracy 20.2% ★, Point & Click 13.4%, 1990's 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
73% matchVery Positive90% of 339 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, 2.5D 14.3%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Point & Click 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 255 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Mouse Only 21.8% ★, Point & Click 16.1%, Detective 15.3%, 2.5D 9.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
73% matchMixed55% of 1,126 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Based On A Novel 23.4% ★, Point & Click 12.8%, Hidden Object 8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
72% matchVery Positive90% of 270 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Mouse Only 25.9% ★, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 15.5%, Puzzle 7.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #43 Puzzle Spy International
67% matchVery Positive94% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 38%, Female Protagonist 16%, Puzzle 14.4%, Funny 14.3%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
71% matchVery Positive96% of 397 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Mouse Only 26.9% ★, Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 14.6%, Puzzle 7.8%, Funny 6.9%
- #45 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
67% matchVery Positive94% of 377 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 25%, Point & Click 15.1%, 2.5D 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #46 Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 37.9% ★, Detective 14.6%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Point & Click 10%, Funny 6%
- #47 Nancy Drew® Dossier: Resorting to Danger!
72% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Point & Click 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #48 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
65% matchVery Positive98% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Detective 25.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
71% matchVery Positive91% of 293 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Hunt for Clues on the Trail of a Pack of Phantom Hounds!
Why similar: Mouse Only 28.7% ★, Detective 18%, Point & Click 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #50 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!
Why similar: Mouse Only 30.4% ★, Detective 18%, Point & Click 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Funny 7%
- #51 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
69% matchMixed56% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Based On A Novel 15.2% ★, Conspiracy 13.8% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #53 Connected Clue
66% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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 25.8%, 2.5D 19.7%, 1990's 15.4%, Point & Click 14.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #54 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,427 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 25%, Point & Click 16.8%, 1990's 15.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #55 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,801 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: Conspiracy 18.3% ★, 1990's 16.7%, Detective 15.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
70% matchVery Positive91% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Mouse Only 26% ★, Point & Click 16.4%, Detective 14.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 7.8%
- #57 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
70% matchVery Positive89% of 229 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Mouse Only 20.3% ★, Based On A Novel 16.2% ★, Detective 13%, Point & Click 12.3%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #58 Detective From The Crypt
67% matchVery Positive93% of 148 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 18.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Puzzle 9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #59 Nancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 183 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Team up with the Hardy Boys® and Track an Ancient Legend Through Hawaii!
Why similar: Mouse Only 25.6% ★, Detective 15.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, 2.5D 10.3%, Puzzle 6.8%
