- #1 Puzzle Agent 2
97% matchVery Positive87% of 1,143 reviews2011
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Point & Click 13.3%, Dark Humor 9.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the exact same narrative, art style, and puzzle-heavy gameplay as the original.
- #2 The Darkside Detective
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,121 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: Detective 28.6%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Puzzle 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same blend of supernatural detective mystery and witty, lighthearted humor in a point-and-click format.
- #3 Tangle Tower
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Point & Click 20.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Comedy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This detective mystery features a unique, vibrant art style and focuses heavily on logic puzzles to uncover the truth.
- #4 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
95% matchVery Positive92% of 5,473 reviews2018
Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Point & Click 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Comedy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the quirky, low-stakes, and humorous investigation style found in Puzzle Agent.
- #5 Hector: Badge of Carnage - Full Series
94% matchVery Positive89% of 265 reviews2011
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
All 3 episodes available now - get the full season!
Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Detective 24%, Adventure 12.3%, Comedy 8.5%, Casual 8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by Telltale, this series shares the same dark, irreverent humor and point-and-click detective mechanics.
- #6 Unforeseen Incidents
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Detective 14.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure features a compelling mystery and a hand-drawn aesthetic that emphasizes character-driven storytelling.
- #7 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
93% matchVery Positive94% of 2,509 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Point & Click 21.6%, Dark Humor 14.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, noir-inspired detective experience with a highly distinct visual style that complements its mystery narrative.
- #8 Thimbleweed Park™
92% matchVery Positive93% of 4,161 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Detective 12.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that balances complex puzzles with a mysterious, slightly offbeat story.
- #9 Detective Grimoire
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Point & Click 21.9%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Comedy 7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines investigation mechanics with puzzle-solving in a colorful, stylized world that feels very accessible.
- #10 Rusty Lake Hotel
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,215 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Puzzle 21.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Surreal 8%, Dark Humor 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the surreal, slightly unsettling atmosphere and puzzle-centric gameplay that fans of Puzzle Agent will appreciate.
- #11 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business
91% matchVery Positive86% of 519 reviews2015
Dev: RumpusPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle
Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Detective 19.5%, Comedy 10.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn, eccentric art style and comedic detective premise feel like a spiritual cousin to the Puzzle Agent series.
- #12 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,056 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Point & Click 22.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on clever, interconnected puzzles within a stylish, spy-themed detective narrative.
- #13 Lord Winklebottom Investigates
89% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: Cave Monsters
Windows · Mac · Linux
It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Point & Click 20.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 7.9%, Dark Humor 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a whimsical, hand-drawn detective story that balances mystery with a distinct sense of humor.
- #14 Voodoo Detective
88% 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 28.7%, Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Comedy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic point-and-click experience with a strong narrative and a distinct, hand-drawn noir aesthetic.
- #15 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,476 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 37.6%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and charming detective game that relies on observation and deduction in a quirky setting.
- #16 Nine Noir Lives
87% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Point & Click 21.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Comedy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective game with a comedic tone and a unique, stylized world that rewards careful observation.
- #17 Sam & Max Save the World
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,998 reviews2020
Dev: Skunkape Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Detective 23.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Comedy 10.9%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A Telltale classic that defines the genre of humorous, character-driven point-and-click detective adventures.
- #18 Machinarium
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,746 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Puzzle 19.5%, Surreal 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique, hand-drawn art and focus on environmental logic puzzles make it a must-play for fans of puzzle-heavy adventures.
- #19 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,229 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Detective 33.3%, Point & Click 22.8%, Mystery 17.6%, Hand-drawn 5.9%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational detective adventure that excels at combining historical mystery with engaging point-and-click puzzles.
- #20 Botanicula
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,611 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Puzzle 14.1%, Surreal 11.8%, Comedy 9.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: While less narrative-focused, its quirky, hand-drawn world and puzzle-based exploration share the charm of Puzzle Agent.
- #21 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 812 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
'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 32.4%, Detective 31%, Mystery 15.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A more traditional detective mystery that captures the thrill of investigation through classic point-and-click gameplay.
- #22 The Journey Down: Chapter One
83% matchVery Positive87% of 1,296 reviews2013
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Dark Humor 13.7%, Surreal 12.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Comedy 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure features a unique, Afro-Caribbean inspired art style and a mysterious plot that unfolds through point-and-click exploration.
- #23 Grim Fandango Remastered
82% matchVery Positive91% of 8,729 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Comedy 13.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that features a surreal world, dark humor, and a memorable detective-style narrative.
- #24 Fran Bow
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Puzzle 21.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Horror 7.3%, Surreal 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, more surreal take on the point-and-click genre with a highly distinct, hand-drawn art style.
- #25 Gorogoa
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,093 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.1%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An innovative puzzle game that uses visual storytelling and unique mechanics to create a mysterious, contemplative experience.
- #26 Paradigm
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,638 reviews2017
Dev: Jacob Janerka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Surreal 15.6%, Comedy 14.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Funny 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, absurd point-and-click adventure that leans into the same kind of off-the-wall humor found in Puzzle Agent.
- #27 The Room
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,189 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 36.5%, Point & Click 27.2%, Mystery 23.2%, Adventure 3.6%, Atmospheric 3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intricate, tactile puzzles that satisfy the same itch for logic and discovery as Puzzle Agent.
- #28 Sally Face - Episode One
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,584 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Dark Humor 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mystery-driven adventure with a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic that explores unsettling themes through puzzle-solving.
- #29 Wildwood Down
77% matchVery Positive95% of 115 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 19.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #30 Deponia
79% matchVery Positive87% of 13,841 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, Comedy 14.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Dark Humor 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic, puzzle-filled point-and-click adventure that features a vibrant world and a fast-paced, humorous narrative.
- #31 Follow the meaning
76% matchVery Positive94% of 998 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 21.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Surreal 7%
- #32 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,655 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Comedy 11.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click game that set the standard for puzzle design and humorous, character-driven storytelling.
- #33 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,947 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 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 23.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #34 Detective Penguin
74% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: That Other Fish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Dark Humor 16%, Comedy 8.4%, Casual 5.7%
- #35 Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 584 reviews2023
Dev: Videlectrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Join Dangeresque, (Strong Bad from Homestar Runner) the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.4%, Detective 27.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Comedy 10.3%
- #36 Not Another Weekend
74% matchVery Positive94% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: Animatic VisionPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Point & Click 19.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Dark Humor 10.6%
- #37 Puzzle Spy International
72% matchVery Positive94% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Puzzle 17.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Comedy 7.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #38 The Wolf Among Us
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 39,110 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Why similar: Detective 43.2%, Point & Click 23.7%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 7.2%
- #39 Detective Gallo
75% matchVery Positive83% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Footprints Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.8%, Detective 29.5%, Adventure 14.7%, Comedy 13.1%
- #40 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
71% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #41 Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 176 reviews2011
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Detective 21%, Puzzle 13.3%, Dark Humor 11.9%, Comedy 9.9%
- #42 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
73% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 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 49.9%, Mystery 16.6%, Point & Click 10.4%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 6%
- #43 Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 224 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: Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 22.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 9%, Comedy 8.2%
- #44 Crime O'Clock
73% matchMixed69% of 505 reviews2023
Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 11%, Comedy 6.6%
- #45 The Case of the Golden Idol
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,351 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #46 Turlock Holmes
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 937 reviews2024
Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 16.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #47 The Biggleboss Incident
69% matchVery Positive94% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 16.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #48 The Journey Down: Chapter Two
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Point & Click 25.3%, Dark Humor 11.6%, Surreal 9.7%, Adventure 7.3%
- #49 Adventure Escape Mysteries
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,116 reviews2020
Dev: Haiku Games Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
- #50 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,363 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, Casual 5.2%
- #51 Loco Motive
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 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 31.6%, Point & Click 22.6%, Mystery 17.3%, Comedy 9.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #52 Murder Is Game Over
69% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Point & Click 17.9%, Dark Humor 12.4%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #53 Mindlock - The Apartment
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 664 reviews2024
Dev: Roof Cut MediaPub: USM
Windows · Mac
Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Dark Humor 18.1%, Puzzle 14%, Surreal 8.5%, Mystery 8.2%
- #54 Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness
67% matchVery Positive98% of 237 reviews2023
Dev: Zima software
Windows · Mac
Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.
Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Point & Click 23%, Dark Humor 7.5%, Comedy 6.9%
- #55 DAEMON MASQUERADE
66% matchVery Positive96% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #56 The Roottrees are Dead
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 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 33.6%, Mystery 16.8%, Point & Click 16.2%, Puzzle 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #57 YOUR HOUSE
67% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Point & Click 14.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Mystery 10.9%
- #58 Inspector Waffles
68% matchVery Positive95% of 291 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Comedy 6.8%
- #59 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Mystery 16%, Point & Click 15%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #60 Agent Brain: Tricky Puzzles
66% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Little Bittle
Windows
Every level introduces a unique solution method, breaking the fourth wall between the game and the player in unprecedented ways. From using a pause button to halt threats to turning off the sound to put an enemy NPC to sleep, the game continually surprises and engages players.
Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Detective 35.3%, Casual 14.1%, 2D 5.2%