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Games Like Restless

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Puzzle, Investigation, Detective.

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Restless is a detective-style, point-and-click game where you listen to real stories from real people to solve puzzles. Track down spirits, perform divinations, and restore grave sites to bring peace to a mysterious island, all while connecting more deeply with your fellow humans.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: dags.
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 The Incident at Galley House
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 4,375 reviews2026
    Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery. A new puzzle from the creators of The Roottrees are Dead.

    Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Mystery 27.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Adventure 5%

  2. #2 The Last Slava
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dibidus Games
    Windows

    Become a trickster detective embarking on an Eastern European adventure full of spatial puzzles. Observe your relatives’ loops, sabotage them, and piece the story together at a grandiose feast. Solve a mystery while pranking your family!

    Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Investigation 13.9%, Nonlinear 10.1%

  3. #3 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,557 reviews2026
    Dev: ぱるそに工房
    Windows

    「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!

    Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Mystery 20.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Adventure 8%

  4. #4 Who Did It?
    96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
    Windows

    Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Mystery 19.6%, Investigation 11.9%, Time Management 11%, Puzzle 10.4%

  5. #5 I'M YOUR HOST
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Calligram Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

    Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Mystery 21.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 6.9%

  6. #6 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Star Fort Games
    Windows

    Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Mystery 19.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.7%

  7. #7 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 8,060 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 42.5%, Mystery 19.4%, Investigation 11.6%, Puzzle 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%

  8. #8 Maze of Thorns
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fire Maple Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore the mist-shrouded town of Rose Harbor in an atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure. Collect and use unusual items, unravel riddles, solve handcrafted puzzles, and follow the tangled clues behind a celebrated rose gardener’s mysterious disappearance.

    Why similar: Mystery 22.1%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Nonlinear 12.2%

  9. #9 Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Triple Cerberus Studios
    Windows

    Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.

    Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Mystery 19.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Time Management 8.4%

  10. #10 All Possible Suspects
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
    Windows

    A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

    Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Mystery 29.5%, Investigation 18.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 8%

  11. #11 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    90% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: castergrams
    Windows · Mac

    Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.

    Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Mystery 21.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, Casual 7.1%

  12. #12 Thank You 4 Playing
    89% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Libragames
    Windows

    Gather information on social media in-game to take down every last boss in this deduction-based puzzle adventure game inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn. It's release day for the latest entry in a legendary action game series, and you need to beat it. Fun is secondary, victory is all.

    Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 8.8%

  13. #13 Mindcop
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 482 reviews2024
    Dev: Andre GareisPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows

    Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.

    Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Nonlinear 13.6%, Time Management 8.7%, Investigation 8.1%

  14. #14 传家
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paisley
    Windows · Mac

    A genealogy deduction game set in Republican-era China. Play as a lawyer, search newspapers, case files, letters, and old photos, and follow clues to identify people and uncover family ties. Reconstruct the Chen family tree and uncover the secrets behind your commission.

    Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Mystery 19.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 7.8%

  15. #15 NoBody Found
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nobodiant
    Windows

    A mystery detective game where you investigate a disappearance, search for clues, solve puzzles, question suspects, and uncover the truth before time runs out.

    Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Mystery 21.7%, Investigation 17%, Puzzle 15.9%, Adventure 8.7%

  16. #16 Tale'Switch
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team SwitcherZ
    Windows

    Tale'Switch is a narrative mystery puzzle game about changing events recorded in a book. Replace the people, objects, and places in its sentences, witness the consequences, trace the choices behind recurring tragedies, and carry clues between stories to unlock the next character's record.

    Why similar: Mystery 24.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Investigation 14%, Detective 11.4%, Nonlinear 10.5%

  17. #17 A Case of Fraud
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 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 30.6%, Mystery 19.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Puzzle 10.4%

  18. #18 The Roottrees are Dead
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,219 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 36.3%, Mystery 24.2%, Puzzle 13.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%

  19. #19 The Golden Girl Case
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StickyLabs
    Windows · Mac

    As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Mystery 20.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Nonlinear 13%, Puzzle 10.6%

  20. #20 The Death Game Report
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,217 reviews2026
    Dev: shu3
    Windows

    Identify how every participant in the death game died, and submit your report.

    Why similar: Mystery 36.3%, Puzzle 17.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 7%

  21. #21 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Michelley Studio
    Windows

    The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

    Why similar: Mystery 26.1%, Detective 21.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.1%

  22. #22 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    83% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
    Windows

    [Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 27.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 10.5%

  23. #23 The Detective's Apprentice
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!

    Why similar: Detective 37%, Mystery 21.8%, Investigation 16.9%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 7.9%

  24. #24 Asteroid M-12
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: JAsul
    Windows

    A short, atmospheric space adventure. Use an imaging system and your own deduction skills to investigate Asteroid M-12 with minimal color and report your findings.

    Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Mystery 26.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Casual 4.9%

  25. #25 The Missing Threads
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
    Windows

    [DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

    Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Mystery 21%, Investigation 15.8%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

  26. #26 Deductopia
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

    Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 11.9%, Nonlinear 7.8%

  27. #27 Detective Hindsight
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.

    Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Mystery 23.9%, Investigation 15%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 5.9%

  28. #28 Toony's Daycare
    78% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Little Ghost Games
    Windows

    Children have vanished without a trace inside Toony’s Daycare. Beneath its playful surface lies a hidden world of science and shadows. Uncover the secrets of the twisted experiments within, piece together the fate of the missing kids, and confront the dark figure who rules the daycare.

    Why similar: Mystery 25.1%, Detective 24.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Strategy 11.9%, Investigation 11.4%

  29. #29 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows

    A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Mystery 20.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

  30. #30 Judge SIM 2 Precedent
    78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: SunsixStudios
    Windows

    Take the night shift as a judge in Meridian. Examine evidence, manage pressure, issue reasoned rulings, and create precedents that reshape the cases—and consequences—still to come.

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Mystery 21%, Investigation 16.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Choices Matter 8.7%

  31. #31 Fatal Logic
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: ItWorkedOnMyMachine
    Windows

    Fatal Logic is a deductive logic puzzle game where you investigate crime scenes, cross-reference clues, and use the process of elimination to identify the killer across hours of challenging mysteries and community-created workshop levels.

    Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Puzzle 16.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Investigation 14.8%

  32. #32 Death at Sycamore Hall
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.

    Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Mystery 22.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%

  33. #33 The Ratline
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 339 reviews2026
    Dev: Owlskip Games
    Windows · Mac

    A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

    Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Mystery 20.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 8.7%

  34. #34 Murder at Ironwood Inn
    77% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: SAK70Games
    Windows

    A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?

    Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Mystery 28.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 10%, Choices Matter 9.8%

  35. #35 Cross Country Case
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Space Cat Studio
    Windows

    You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.

    Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Mystery 21.1%, Investigation 14.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 7.3%

  36. #36 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 606 reviews2025
    Dev: Default Cube Games
    Windows · Mac

    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: Mystery 31.1%, Detective 23.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Investigation 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%

  37. #37 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 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: Detective 24%, Mystery 20.7%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Investigation 7.5%

  38. #38 Turtle Soup World
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Xufan Studio
    Windows

    Turtle Soup World – lateral-thinking mystery game. Each chapter: one strange case. Explore, inspect, question NPCs, ask the host Yes/No/Both questions to find the truth. Works with local LLM or API.

    Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Mystery 22.1%, Puzzle 14.4%, Investigation 11.3%, Adventure 6.7%

  39. #39 Deep Focus
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.

    Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Mystery 23.5%, Investigation 17.9%, Puzzle 9.5%, Story Rich 5.3%

  40. #40 Rabbit Detective
    72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: PinkTokum Studio
    Windows

    《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探,在前往拜访好友时,竟发现对方已意外身亡!案发现场疑点重重,线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制,从现场抽丝剥茧,在正确的时机放置正确的证据,找出杀害受害兔的真凶,洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法,并在审讯中揭露其罪行!

    Why similar: Detective 50.1%, Mystery 28.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Casual 2.3%, Indie 1.4%

  41. #41 Unorthodox Rules
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Merrick Games
    Windows

    A mystery-comedy deduction adventure inspired by Ace Attorney and Liar Game. Investigate clues, expose contradictions, and survive deadly rule-based games by turning unfair rules against your opponents.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Puzzle 18.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%

  42. #42 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
    72% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Make your choices. Find your path.

    Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 13.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Puzzle 12.2%

  43. #43 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    71% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold Case Inc
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Mystery 20.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Puzzle 7.7%

  44. #44 Return of the Obra Dinn
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,293 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 44.2%, Mystery 28.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Story Rich 4.8%

  45. #45 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 3,965 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 47.3%, Mystery 19.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Investigation 5.9%

  46. #46 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Mystery 19.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 8.1%

  47. #47 There’s No Way the Dating Sim Heroine I Liked Could Be a Murderer...?!
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: H999 Games
    Windows

    Investigate a series of murders at an abandoned school, examine evidence, connect clues, and reconstruct each crime. In this 2D psychological mystery adventure, every answer points to the dating sim heroine you trusted most—but is she truly the killer?

    Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Mystery 26.1%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 4.6%

  48. #48 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.

    Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Mystery 22.7%, Investigation 18.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%

  49. #49 Almanac: Detective Agency
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bergamot Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Mystery 19.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Nonlinear 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%

  50. #50 Bleu
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sam Penberthy
    Windows

    After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.

    Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Mystery 20%, Investigation 12%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Story Rich 6%

  51. #51 The Mystery of Oak Island
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Mystery 22.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 5.9%

  52. #52 Hired Eye
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nightdesk
    Windows

    A noir detective game played at your desk. Read evidence photos, CCTV footage and records, compare fingerprints and voices, and fill in the suspect matrix yourself before you accuse anyone. Juggle action points, fees and deadlines across eight cases as a criminal organization closes in.

    Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Mystery 19.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Choices Matter 8%

  53. #53 Detective Boto: Belle Memoir
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludus Studio
    Windows

    A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.

    Why similar: Detective 33%, Mystery 21.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Adventure 8%

  54. #54 The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows

    Investigate mysteries, craft medicine, and uncover the truth in this brand-new story from The Apothecary Diaries. Explore the rear palace and capital to gather evidence and question witnesses, then assemble what you've learned into theories and deductions to solve thrilling mysteries in this sprawling adventure game.

    Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 17.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.7%

  55. #55 Claim Denied!
    66% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: SunsixStudios
    Windows

    You're an insurance investigator. Review evidence, spot fraud, make decisions. Every case is a puzzle — approve, reject, or negotiate. Limited energy, a ticking clock, and your reputation on the line

    Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Mystery 19%, Puzzle 12.1%, Investigation 11%, Choices Matter 8.6%

  56. #56 Tron: Identity
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 293 reviews2023
    Dev: Bithell Games
    Windows · Mac

    Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.

    Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Mystery 20%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Investigation 7.4%

  57. #57 Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat
    69% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: PnC Narratives
    Windows

    A point & click mystery adventure game set in 1920s Southeast England. Assume the role of Dr. Doyle, gather clues, interrogate witnesses, make assumptions, reach conclusions, decide the guilty party and solve the mystery of the cloche hat.

    Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Mystery 27.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 6.5%

  58. #58 Murders on the Yangtze River
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,291 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 14.3%, Investigation 11.2%, Adventure 7.8%

  59. #59 Puzzle Club
    67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Puzzle GX
    Windows

    This is a mysterious and challenging puzzle game that includes various types of puzzles and mechanisms, such as numeric passwords, graphic passwords, text passwords, etc. Each puzzle requires careful thinking to find the correct answer.

    Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Nonlinear 21.7%, Puzzle 17%, Adventure 12.7%, Strategy 5.3%

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