- #1 Midnight Saturn
97% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows · Mac · Linux
A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Investigation 8.2%
- #2 Broken Sword - Parzival’s Stone
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
The genre-defining adventure series returns with the explosive Broken Sword - Parzival’s Stone. Intrepid George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard face danger and deception as they are drawn into a terrifying conspiracy involving brutal treasure hunters, and sinister cabals.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Cinematic 17.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Romance 10%, Interactive Fiction 6.9%
- #3 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NorthLightPixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%
- #4 A Little Time
95% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Cinematic 19%, Investigation 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Noir 9.2%
- #5 Noir Storm
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diskeletton Studios
Windows
Take on the role of a private detective who, intercepted by a MOSSAD spy on the city of Buenos Aires in 1952, is drawn into a dangerous odyssey against exiles from the Third Reich and the inminent threat of a new and unprecedented weapon of mass destruction.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Noir 15.4%, Cinematic 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
- #6 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Interactales
Windows · Mac
Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.
Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Point & Click 12.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #7 A Case of the Crabs: Rehash
93% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: Pinhead Games
Windows
A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!
Why similar: Cinematic 17%, Detective 16.4%, Noir 16%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 12.8%
- #8 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
92% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.6%
- #9 Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Benedict King
Windows
Seven murders in motion by a killer calling himself the Messiah. Interrogate witnesses, spot contradictions in their testimonies, and build a criminal profile piece by piece in this detective thriller where every word is evidence.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Noir 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Point & Click 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #10 Neon Hearts City
91% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #11 No Stone Unturned
90% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? A Murder Most... Fowl. Join the one and only Detective Cox on adventures through countless mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned. (Hey! That's the name of the game!)
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Noir 14.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Choices Matter 6.3%
- #12 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,566 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Noir 17.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #13 M.S. Salmon
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SoybloQ
Windows · Mac · Linux
M.S. Salmon is an interactive 2D story adventure. Help Ben Hearnden and Ranieri solve a murder on a luxury liner. As they gather more evidence, they uncover not only the truth about the murder but also their own dark past.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Cinematic 17.7%, Noir 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Point & Click 11.4%
- #14 Mystery Case Files: Incident at Pendle Tower
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Pendle Tower was once a lavish high-rise hotel, but a new renovation has awakened a long-dormant secret within its foreboding halls.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Adventure 10.8%, Casual 10.3%
- #15 Relics of Wayne: Greymoor
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blackroot GamesPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows · Mac
An EROTIC POINT & CLICK ADVENTURE inspired by the classic detective games of the 90s. Explore, investigate, and form intimate relationships as you uncover the truth behind a town's dark secret.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Cinematic 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 8.6%
- #16 Kingfisher: An Autism Tale
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Possibly Pixels
Windows
Experience how people with autism see, feel and interact with the world around them in this thrilling detective adventure, taking place near the Belgian coast and in the woods around a local nature reserve.
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Cinematic 19.7%, Noir 16.3%, Point & Click 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%
- #17 A Study in Blue
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Relate Games
Windows
Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Noir 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Investigation 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #18 Chimeras: Blinding Love
85% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Something dangerous prowls the streets... Can you find out what's targeting young men in Paris?
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Point & Click 13.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Casual 10.8%
- #19 From Ruins – A Detective Adventure
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DigiTales Interactive
Windows
A new-gen detective adventure combining deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns. Gather clues, establish connections, and solve a series of increasingly challenging cases. Will you uncover the feud that began at the end of the world?
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Point & Click 13.2%, Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #20 The Dismissed Case: Black Hollow
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skunkworks Studios
Windows
An old case closed due to lack of evidence resurfaces in 1993. Play as a dismissed detective, investigate the case, gather evidence, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth. Bringing justice to the town of Ridgemour and ending the uncertainty is in your hands.
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Noir 14.5%, Cinematic 11.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #21 Open Roads
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 331 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Cinematic 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Investigation 16%, Adventure 6.8%
- #22 Major's Heart
82% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Dormouse
Windows
A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Point & Click 14%, Investigation 11.7%, Adventure 10.5%
- #23 The Murder of Ava Monroe
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Noir 13.5%, Point & Click 7.5%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #24 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,438 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 8%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%
- #25 Cadulium
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Osgoode Media
Windows
What happens when a video game character is self-aware? Cadulium is a mystery science fiction adventure video game.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Cinematic 16.6%, Noir 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Investigation 8.9%
- #26 False Testimony
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Point & Click 15.1%, Puzzle 7.3%, Adventure 7%
- #27 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
79% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Noir 16.2%, Investigation 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Funny 6.4%
- #28 Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet
79% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Missing Sentinel SoftwarePub: RedTigerPro
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Who is Yoko?" Unlock the mystery as you control Locke, Jeanne and Primus to discover the secrets of their existence in this point and click, cyberpunk noir adventure.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Noir 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Investigation 10.2%, Point & Click 9.5%
- #29 The Case of Arcadia Springs
78% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: K-20 Studios
Windows · Mac
A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.
Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #30 Wildwood Down
77% matchVery Positive95% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Crashable Studios
Windows · Mac
Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Point & Click 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #31 Harold Rabbit - Finder of Lost Things
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Fasold Publishing
Windows
Harold Rabbit : Finder of Lost Things is a fully hand-drawn point & click game for all ages. Join Harold and his sidekick Maud on a quest to recover Harold's stolen trumpet!
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Point & Click 15%, Adventure 11%, Casual 10.6%, Investigation 8.8%
- #32 Gloomy Clues: The Broken Mirror
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Paradise ®
Windows · Mac · Linux
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Cinematic 15.7%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
- #33 Ashes of Holloway Bay
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Noir 9.5%, Cinematic 8.9%
- #34 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
74% matchVery Positive94% of 407 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Adventure 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Noir 9.6%
- #35 The Mystery of Blackthorn Castle 2
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Syntaxity
Windows
Travel back in time to Blackthorn Castle in this much larger game sequel. Break the dark wizard's spells and make deals with a bridge troll!
Why similar: Cinematic 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 11.2%, Casual 7.2%
- #36 To Hell With The Ugly
75% matchVery Positive88% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: La Poule NoirePub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac · Linux
To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Noir 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Investigation 9.9%, Point & Click 9.2%
- #37 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Noir 18.3%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 11.7%, Linear 7.1%
- #38 Cross Country Case
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Noir 19.4%, Investigation 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #39 Hope in the City
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.
Windows
17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover dark secrets beneath her peaceful urban life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Cinematic 16.6%, Noir 14.9%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%
- #40 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
72% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Casual 11.3%
- #41 Buy Me Some Soup
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: weekend
Windows
Heya! Long time no see. I just have a small -tiny- little favor to ask of you, could you buy me some soup? ...How? Well, that's for you to find out!
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #42 Jack Hayes: The Lazarus Sign
73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Stefan OrtelbachPub: Iphigenia Games
Windows
A very special challenge: people. Deal with the darkest parts of our modern day society in a story with elements of a film noir. Don't let the humorous dialogue or the seducing smile of a stranger fool you - your choices decide the fate of Jack Hayes, his partner and every other person!
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Noir 16.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Romance 8.9%
- #43 The Slaughter: Magdalene
73% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Alex FrancoisPub: Brainchild
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short interlude from the world of The Slaughter.
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Noir 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Point & Click 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #44 Meridian 157: Chapter 3
71% matchVery Positive97% of 407 reviews2021
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Cinematic 18.3%, Point & Click 15.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Investigation 10.4%
- #45 Animal Mystery Crew
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Umami
Windows
Live your Capybara Detective dream in Animal Mystery Crew! Crack every quirky case through peculiar problems and absurdist intrigue. Use evidence and interrogation to solve the different mysteries in the park!
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 14.9%, Noir 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Funny 6.8%
- #46 Chrome Shadow
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Eagle
Windows
A 2D pixel-art detective adventure where you investigate a brutal murder in a city drowning in corruption, secrets, and political tension. Search locations, question suspects, collect evidence, and uncover a truth that was never meant to surface.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Noir 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Point & Click 11.2%, Exploration 7%
- #47 Haunted Legends: The Call of Despair Collector's Edition
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Amax InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
People in Nulver Town are turning into crystal and more appear on the streets each day! Can you find out who’s behind these strange transformations and save the town before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Casual 11.7%, Investigation 11.4%
- #48 Grim Tales: The Time Traveler
70% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A time-traveling killer is taking out the Gray family, one by one.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Point & Click 15.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Casual 11%
- #49 Surface: Project Dawn
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Something lurks beneath the surface... Can you save yourself and your daughter in time?
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Point & Click 16.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Casual 11.9%, Investigation 11.5%
- #50 Voodoo Detective
68% matchVery Positive95% of 369 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 11.3%, Romance 6%
- #51 Reflections of Life: Spindle of Fate
69% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
The world’s fate hangs by a thread...
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 16.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Casual 12%, Investigation 11.3%
- #52 The Roottrees are Dead
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,337 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 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 39.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Puzzle 8%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%
- #53 Loco Motive
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,160 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Cinematic 14.9%, Noir 14.1%, Investigation 11.1%, Point & Click 9.4%
- #54 Crossroads: Escaping the Dark
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you guide a tormented gamer through a trio of terrifying challenges?
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Point & Click 16.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Casual 11.7%, Investigation 11.3%
- #55 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,230 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 24.7%, Noir 15.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Point & Click 10.4%
- #56 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wandering Door Games
Windows · Linux
A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Point & Click 16.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Casual 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #57 Book Travelers: A Victorian Story
68% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you save literature’s most famous story worlds from ruin?
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Casual 11.8%, Investigation 11.4%
- #58 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 43.2%, Noir 17.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #59 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,942 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Investigation 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%