Games Like Post Mortem

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.1%, Detective 17.1%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Noir 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to Post Mortem, it continues the story of Gus Macpherson with a similar dark, investigative tone.

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 47.6%, Mystery 16.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Detective 12.3%, Horror 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that balances supernatural mystery with deep, character-driven detective work.

Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Adventure 17.9%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Horror 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This follow-up maintains the gritty, crime-solving atmosphere and mature narrative style of the original series.

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.5%, Adventure 23.5%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the masters of the genre, this title features a dark, mature mystery with the same point-and-click sensibilities.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Noir 29.2%, Detective 14.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Mystery 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the hard-boiled noir aesthetic and detective-driven gameplay found in Post Mortem.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Horror 6.5%, Dark 5%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic mystery adventure excels at building a dark, atmospheric tension similar to the investigation in Post Mortem.

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 40%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Investigation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most robust detective investigation mechanics, requiring players to piece together clues and make deductions just like in a classic mystery adventure.

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: Detective 31.9%, Mystery 20.4%, Investigation 12.4%, Horror 8.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a pure, non-linear investigative experience that rewards players for paying close attention to environmental details.

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 59.6%, Adventure 24.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 1.9%, Atmospheric 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game blends supernatural elements with a compelling detective mystery and classic puzzle design.

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 41.9%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 11%, Noir 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that features a gripping supernatural investigation with meaningful choices.

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 33.6%, Detective 21.8%, Noir 14%, Adventure 13.3%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi detective story focuses on investigation and character interaction, echoing the detective-work core of the seed game.

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 97.8%, Detective 0.7%, Mystery 0.5%, Adventure 0.5%, Noir 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and a compelling mystery that rewards players for thorough investigation and puzzle-solving.

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: Mystery 37%, Adventure 20.8%, Horror 17.1%, Dark 17%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: Also designed by Benoît Sokal, this game shares the distinct atmospheric storytelling and artistic vision of Post Mortem.

The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 70.1%, Adventure 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric thriller that focuses on solving a complex mystery through point-and-click exploration.

When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.8%, Adventure 24.9%, Detective 13.6%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric detective game that captures the dark, Victorian-era mystery vibe effectively.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 46.6%, Mystery 25.3%, Noir 7%, Puzzle 6.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: While visually distinct, it is the ultimate deduction-based mystery game that tests your ability to reconstruct events from clues.

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 55.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Horror 8.2%, Puzzle 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gothic mystery tradition with a focus on dark secrets and atmospheric exploration.

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 44.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Thriller 12%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure that balances humor with a dark, intriguing mystery plot.

A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer?

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Adventure 33.4%, Detective 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective thriller that leans into the procedural investigation aspects of the genre.

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: Point & Click 36.7%, Detective 26.8%, Adventure 22.5%, Mystery 14%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that focuses on a cat-and-mouse chase, perfect for fans of traditional point-and-click adventures.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Point & Click 29.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, cinematic detective experience with complex puzzles and a dark narrative arc.

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Adventure 31%, Mystery 15.4%, Horror 7.4%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused mystery that emphasizes gathering evidence and solving puzzles to catch a criminal.

Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land full of secrets! Answer the call of exploration as you travel to Amerzone, a forgotten Latin American country, to fulfill the last wishes of a late explorer.

Why similar: Point & Click 58%, Investigation 16.9%, Puzzle 9.3%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: Another atmospheric adventure from the creator of Post Mortem, focusing on discovery and mystery.

A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Mystery 17.3%, Horror 16.8%, Thriller 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror-adventure that uses narration and puzzle-solving to create a sense of mystery and unease.

Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation.

Why similar: Point & Click 72.5%, Adventure 20.6%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic adventure that features a unique art style and a focus on mystery and character motivation.

Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Noir 17.9%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 15%, Investigation 8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid indie mystery adventure that captures the classic point-and-click feel with a focus on narrative investigation.

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 22.1%, Detective 17.8%, Noir 17%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 6.6%

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Horror 11.2%, First-Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-mystery game that relies on atmosphere and environmental clues to tell a chilling story.

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Detective 19.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 5.5%

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 36.3%, Mystery 19.6%, Detective 18%, Adventure 13.1%, Investigation 5.3%

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Adventure 30%, Horror 12%, Mystery 7.7%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, atmospheric mystery game that blends ghost-hunting with traditional point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.6%, Detective 24.6%, Horror 8.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Mystery 7.6%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 42.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Horror 9.6%, Dark 6.6%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 28%, Detective 26.5%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 11%, Dark 6.4%

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Detective 21.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Noir 9.1%

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation

Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Adventure 38.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Dark 7.2%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 30.8%, Horror 17.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, First-Person 10.1%, Investigation 9.9%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Detective 28.4%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Choices Matter 6.4%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Mystery 21.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 18%, Horror 10%

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 29.6%, Detective 22.8%, Noir 16.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 8.5%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Detective 24.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Horror 8.5%, Thriller 7.2%

Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

Why similar: Adventure 20.7%, Horror 20.3%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 12.1%, First-Person 11.3%

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 75.9%, Adventure 17.8%, Mystery 6.4%

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: Point & Click 32.2%, Detective 27%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 7.8%, Investigation 5%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Detective 19.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Horror 12.3%, Puzzle 4.6%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 48%, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Noir 10.8%

Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Noir 22.2%, Detective 21.7%, Adventure 18.3%, Mystery 9.6%

The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.

Why similar: Noir 29.1%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Point & Click 11.8%, Adventure 7.8%

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Noir 11.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 6.4%

Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .

Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 16%, Horror 11.1%, Dark 7.4%

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 33.1%, Detective 25%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 8.1%, Adventure 7.7%

The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again.

Why similar: Adventure 84.9%, Puzzle 15.1%

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Mystery 18.2%, Noir 10.5%, Investigation 10.1%, Adventure 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 34.9%, Detective 24.4%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 10.8%, Investigation 7.3%

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 47.3%, Adventure 28.2%, Mystery 18.8%, First-Person 5.7%

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 51%, Adventure 13.4%, Detective 13.4%, Noir 11.7%, Mystery 9.5%

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 14.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Detective 11.4%, Horror 8.3%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Detective 23.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Investigation 7.1%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Mystery 23.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Investigation 10.3%, Horror 9.2%

Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 20.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Horror 10%, Puzzle 4.1%