Games Like Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Mystery 26%, Detective 23.7%, Investigation 20.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an unparalleled open-ended investigation experience that perfectly mirrors the methodical detective work required in Penelope Pendrick.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 18.5%, Detective 15.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Investigation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that captures the same spirit of global mystery and historical intrigue found in Penelope Pendrick.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Mystery 20.5%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features deep deduction mechanics and complex case-solving that will satisfy any player looking for a serious detective experience.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Detective 24.3%, Mystery 24.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that emphasizes player choice and investigation over traditional inventory puzzles.

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: Mystery 21.4%, Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 17.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the core mystery-solving loop, tasking players with piecing together events through careful observation and deduction.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Mystery 21%, Detective 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a compelling narrative-driven mystery with classic point-and-click mechanics and a strong sense of place.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Mystery 33.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of deduction requires players to act as an investigator to reconstruct the final moments of a ship's crew.

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: Point & Click 22%, Detective 19%, Mystery 18%, Investigation 13.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery adventure that features a strong female protagonist investigating a dark secret in her hometown.

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Mystery 16.1%, Detective 13.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the acclaimed series perfectly balances detective work with supernatural elements and character-driven storytelling.

Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!

Why similar: Mystery 26.2%, Point & Click 23.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Old School 11.1%, Detective 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled mystery game that focuses on exploration and dialogue-based investigation in a classic whodunit setting.

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: Point & Click 23.1%, Detective 20.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective game that blends point-and-click exploration with a unique interrogation system.

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Mystery 25.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure that delivers a tense, atmospheric mystery with a focus on logical puzzle-solving.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Detective 17.4%, Investigation 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click mystery that emphasizes story and puzzle-solving in a small-town setting.

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: Point & Click 20.4%, Detective 19.5%, Mystery 19.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows players to gather evidence and interrogate suspects at their own pace to solve a surreal murder.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Mystery 28%, Detective 24%, Story Rich 12.5%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-mystery game that requires clever manipulation of the environment to uncover the truth behind a murder.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Detective 21.3%, Mystery 20.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the Nancy Drew series, it offers a dense, atmospheric mystery with challenging puzzles.

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Mystery 20.1%, Point & Click 18.6%, Investigation 8.1%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused visual novel that requires players to find contradictions in testimonies to solve cases.

Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Mystery 24.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines escape-room mechanics with a detective narrative, perfect for fans of contained mystery puzzles.

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Detective 20.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A standout entry in the series known for its spooky atmosphere and rewarding puzzle design.

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 33.4%, Investigation 20%, Story Rich 14.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Detective 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration-heavy mystery that rewards players for paying close attention to their surroundings.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Mystery 20.8%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive classic in the adventure genre that sets the standard for narrative-driven mystery and investigation.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Mystery 20.5%, Detective 16.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that follows two parallel investigations across different time periods.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 30%, Detective 27.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective mystery that puts players in the shoes of an FBI agent tracking a serial killer.

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Mystery 20.6%, Point & Click 19.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused investigation game that tasks players with uncovering the truth behind a corporate mystery.

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 43.2%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 17.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a sophisticated mystery plot filled with magic, science, and intricate puzzles.

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 25.7%, Mystery 23.3%, Detective 18.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous but well-crafted point-and-click mystery set in a stylized Victorian London.

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Detective 16.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Drama 10%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-fictional detective adventure that challenges the player with complex puzzles and a layered narrative.

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 38.4%, Mystery 25.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Detective 11.3%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark detective adventure that masterfully weaves occult mystery with investigative gameplay.

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 38.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful and atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a forgotten world.

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 23.3%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building a case board to solve crimes.

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 23.4%, Mystery 18.1%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 16.4%, Adventure 7.7%

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: Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 18.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

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: Mystery 19.7%, Point & Click 19.1%, Detective 18.3%, Drama 8.2%, Story Rich 8.2%

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: Mystery 20.3%, Point & Click 20.1%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Puzzle 7.3%

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: Mystery 26%, Detective 25.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 8.2%

Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Detective 20.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 9.8%

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Point & Click 23.8%, Mystery 16.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Puzzle 7%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Mystery 23.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Story Rich 11%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

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: Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 11.9%, Old School 8.1%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 21.7%, Mystery 18.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 31.9%, Mystery 27%, Adventure 15.1%, Investigation 9.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Mystery 22.1%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 9.2%

Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Detective 17.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Drama 13.1%, Puzzle 10.6%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.3%, Detective 21%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

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: Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 19.9%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Story Rich 8.9%

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Mystery 21.1%, Point & Click 20.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.

Why similar: Mystery 25.5%, Point & Click 25.4%, Detective 24.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 7%

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 44.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Detective 8.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Old School 10.3%, Adventure 8.3%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Mystery 22%, Investigation 15.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Can you transform a dilapidated old manor into a 5-star inn while solving the mysteries lurking behind its doors? Meet amusing guests, discover new areas and upgrades, complete mini-quests, and find items and beautiful paintings that will help you achieve your goals!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Mystery 21.4%, Story Rich 13%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Choices Matter 8.1%

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 22.1%, Mystery 22%, Point & Click 20.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 6.8%

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: Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 19.2%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 15%, Story Rich 8%

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: Point & Click 23.1%, Detective 19.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 25%, Detective 22.6%, Mystery 19.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 7%

Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama as detective Nancy Drew!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Detective 24.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Mystery 22.5%, Point & Click 17.6%, Story Rich 11%, Investigation 10%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Mystery 18.4%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Mystery 28.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Detective 21.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 9.2%