- #1 The Painscreek Killings
97% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 25.9%, Detective 23.8%, 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.
- #2 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
96% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Mystery 18.4%, Detective 15.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, 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.
- #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.7%, Mystery 20.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Point & Click 10.6%, Adventure 8.4%
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.
- #4 The Case of the Golden Idol
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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: Mystery 21.3%, Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 18%, Investigation 15.4%, Story Rich 7.9%
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.
- #5 Lamplight City
94% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that emphasizes player choice and investigation over traditional inventory puzzles.
- #6 Unforeseen Incidents
94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,070 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.9%, Detective 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
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.
- #7 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,530 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 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: Point & Click 22%, Detective 19%, Mystery 17.9%, Investigation 13.5%, 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.
- #8 Return of the Obra Dinn
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 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 36.2%, Mystery 33.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 3.2%
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.
- #9 Detective Grimoire
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 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: Point & Click 23.1%, Detective 20.8%, 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.
- #10 The Crimson Diamond
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 687 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: Mystery 26%, Point & Click 23.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Old School 11.1%, Detective 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled mystery game that focuses on exploration and dialogue-based investigation in a classic whodunit setting.
- #11 Blackwell Deception
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 648 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 43.9%, Mystery 16%, Detective 13.1%, Adventure 12.2%, 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.
- #12 The Hand of Glory
89% matchVery Positive95% of 211 reviews2020
Dev: Madit Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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%, Mystery 25.7%, Adventure 13.4%, 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.
- #13 Paper Perjury
88% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused visual novel that requires players to find contradictions in testimonies to solve cases.
- #14 Intruder In Antiquonia
89% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20%, Mystery 18.2%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 12%, 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.
- #15 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,529 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 27.6%, Detective 24.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Point & Click 11.7%, Puzzle 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-mystery game that requires clever manipulation of the environment to uncover the truth behind a murder.
- #16 Paradise Killer
87% matchVery Positive93% of 4,509 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: Point & Click 20.4%, Detective 19.5%, Mystery 19.1%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 9.8%
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.
- #17 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
86% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Mystery 20.2%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the Nancy Drew series, it offers a dense, atmospheric mystery with challenging puzzles.
- #18 Detective Ridelle
84% matchVery Positive99% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
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 24.7%, Investigation 16.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines escape-room mechanics with a detective narrative, perfect for fans of contained mystery puzzles.
- #19 Still Life
85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 16.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that follows two parallel investigations across different time periods.
- #20 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 22.1%, Mystery 20.8%, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 15.6%, 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.
- #21 Mystery of the Malign
82% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 33.3%, Investigation 19.8%, Story Rich 14.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, Detective 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration-heavy mystery that rewards players for paying close attention to their surroundings.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
84% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A standout entry in the series known for its spooky atmosphere and rewarding puzzle design.
- #23 A Case of Fraud
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
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 23.1%, Mystery 20.4%, Point & Click 20%, Investigation 16.6%, Puzzle 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A focused investigation game that tasks players with uncovering the truth behind a corporate mystery.
- #24 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 253 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 33.8%, Adventure 30.4%, Detective 27%, 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.
- #25 Gray Matter
81% matchVery Positive89% of 732 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%, Adventure 19%, Mystery 17.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, 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.
- #26 The Samaritan Paradox
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 272 reviews2014
Dev: Faravid InteractivePub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Drama 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-fictional detective adventure that challenges the player with complex puzzles and a layered narrative.
- #27 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 227 reviews2017
Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 25.6%, Mystery 23.1%, Detective 18.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous but well-crafted point-and-click mystery set in a stylized Victorian London.
- #28 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 38.3%, Mystery 25.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Detective 11.3%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark detective adventure that masterfully weaves occult mystery with investigative gameplay.
- #29 Syberia
78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 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 38.7%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful and atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a forgotten world.
- #30 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
77% 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: Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 18.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #31 Murder Mystery Machine
79% matchMixed55% of 179 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 27.5%, Point & Click 22.8%, Mystery 20.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building a case board to solve crimes.
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
77% matchVery Positive92% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Mystery 20.5%, Point & Click 20.4%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #33 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
73% matchVery Positive93% of 388 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: Mystery 19.5%, Point & Click 19%, Detective 18.2%, Drama 8.7%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #34 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
76% matchMixed56% of 344 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: Mystery 20.2%, Point & Click 20.1%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #35 Tangle Tower
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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 24.7%, Point & Click 23.9%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 8.3%, Puzzle 7%
- #36 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 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: Mystery 25.8%, Detective 25.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #37 The Death of Erin Myers
75% matchVery Positive81% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: Viperante
Windows
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 29.4%, Mystery 22.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 11%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #38 Detective From The Crypt
74% matchVery Positive93% of 152 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: Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 17.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Investigation 11.8%, Old School 8.1%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
76% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Detective 17.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Drama 13.7%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #40 Thimbleweed Park™
73% matchVery Positive93% of 4,211 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 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 44.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Mystery 9.5%, Detective 8.6%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #41 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
70% matchVery Positive88% of 941 reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Mystery 20%, Detective 18.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 11.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
75% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.5%, Mystery 21.3%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #43 Connected Clue
71% matchVery Positive88% of 120 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 21.8%, Point & Click 21.6%, Mystery 18.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #44 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
72% matchVery Positive87% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.6%, Mystery 22.1%, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #45 The Séance of Blake Manor
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,820 reviews2025
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 24.3%, Mystery 22%, Investigation 15.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #46 The Darkside Detective
71% matchVery Positive94% of 5,226 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 19.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 7.1%
- #47 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,781 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.5%, Mystery 18%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 16.5%, Adventure 7.7%
- #48 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
69% matchVery Positive94% of 450 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 31.8%, Mystery 26.8%, Adventure 15.4%, Investigation 9.8%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #49 Whispers of a Machine
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,011 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 28.2%, Detective 21%, Mystery 15%, Adventure 11.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #50 A Case of Distrust
72% matchVery Positive82% of 609 reviews2018
Dev: An Open Ben
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 21.2%, Mystery 21%, Point & Click 21%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #51 The Tragedy at Deer Creek
69% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Sparrowland
Windows
A cinematic point-and-click adventure where you step into the shoes of photographer Charlotte Gray as she explores the abandoned camp of Deer Creek and uncovers the tragedy that befell the camp and its people.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Mystery 25.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #52 Loco Motive
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,237 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 21.3%, Mystery 19.8%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Story Rich 9%
- #53 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
71% matchMixed54% of 1,140 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 22.8%, Mystery 22.7%, Point & Click 21.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #54 The Roottrees are Dead
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24.4%, Mystery 23%, Point & Click 18.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #55 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.1%, Mystery 19.1%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Story Rich 8%
- #56 Crushed In Time
64% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,236 reviews2026
Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
Windows
Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Mystery 19.2%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 10%, Adventure 9.8%
- #57 Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Birdy Interactive
Windows
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: Point & Click 25.5%, Mystery 25.3%, Detective 24.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 7.1%
- #58 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
69% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 20.8%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #59 Nancy Drew®: Labyrinth of Lies
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 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: Point & Click 27%, Detective 23.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #60 The Lost Art of Innkeeping
67% matchVery Positive98% of 125 reviews2020
Dev: SeaPhoenix
Windows
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 10.3%, Choices Matter 8%
