- #1 City of Voices
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Investigation 25.3%, Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Mystery 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #2 The Duke is Dead
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Conspiracy 10.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #3 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 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 44.5%, Investigation 31.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #4 The Marsh Manor Mystery
95% matchNo user reviews2026
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 41%, Investigation 32.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #5 The Ratline
94% matchVery Positive92% of 157 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 36.7%, Investigation 28.8%, Conspiracy 13.8% ★, Mystery 12.4%, Adventure 4.9%
- #6 In a Detective's Mind
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
Windows
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 44.2%, Investigation 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Indie 2%
- #7 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 513 reviews2026
Dev: yattytheman
Windows · Linux
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 25.6%, Conspiracy 18.5% ★, Mystery 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #8 Legion Was Here
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Geoffroy MondePub: Surefire.Games
Windows
You are Legion, a secret agent who can change his appearance at will. Use your investigative and chameleon skills to infiltrate enemy ranks!
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 26.1%, Stealth 23.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Simulation 6.1%
- #9 FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT: Botanical Investigator
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael MatoPub: Too Much Tomato
Windows
An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change between seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 24.8%, Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Mystery 11.2%, Open World 8.3%
- #10 FILENDS
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 3-7 players. Work together to solve levels filled with murder mysteries and tragic tales. Use environmental clues and real-time chat to uncover the truth. Will you solve the riddles or become a part of them?
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 24.5%, Stealth 21.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Casual 3.1%
- #11 Poltergirl
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robert Stephenson
Windows
Make your choice! Are you an ally or enemy of the monsters living right beneath your feet? Take control of a brother and ghostly sister to discover the mystery of your town, as well as life and death itself.
Why similar: Stealth 34.4%, Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Adventure 3.9%
- #12 Welcome to Lightford
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NightInk Games
Windows · Mac
Dive into Welcome to Lightford, a captivating mystery detective sim set in 1998. Unravel the town's secrets with unique solutions for each challenge, pushing your wits beyond the ordinary. Can you crack the mysteries and navigate the small town of Lightford?
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Stealth 19.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Mystery 9.8%
- #13 Dance Dance Detective
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows
Go undercover as a ballroom dance teacher on a cruise ship full of wacky murder suspects. Create dance routines to uncover their dark secrets, follow the leads, and combine clues to find who killed the head scientist of the Bolero Chocolate Company.
Why similar: Detective 37.4%, Investigation 28.4%, Mystery 14%, Funny 11%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #14 Carmen Sandiego
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE.
Why similar: Investigation 37.3%, Detective 35.5%, Stealth 22.3%, Adventure 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #15 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
88% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 51.9%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Open World 3.4%
- #16 Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
86% matchVery Positive91% of 2,360 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The Original Pre-Alpha of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Why similar: Stealth 23.6%, Investigation 22.4%, Detective 22.1%, Sandbox 16.7%, Funny 7.9%
- #17 The Rise of the Golden Idol
84% matchVery Positive93% of 3,814 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 27.3%, Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Mystery 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #18 Moonshot - The Great Espionage
86% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: NimbleBeasts
Windows · Linux
Moonshot is a stealth puzzle platformer that puts you in the role of a spy of a fictional country in the 'moon race' era. In competition with the USA and the Soviet Union, you will have to use espionage and sabotage to make sure that your nation will be the first on the moon.
Why similar: Stealth 37.8%, Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Action 3.4%
- #19 The Detective's Apprentice
85% 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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Investigation 33.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #20 Detective Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 46.8%, Investigation 26.2%, Simulation 8.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Casual 4.4%
- #21 The JerryMaya Detective Agency
83% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Gro Play
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash your inner detective in The JerryMaya Detective Agency, an exciting puzzle platforming adventure for kids and families! Single Player or Local Co-op: Solve mysteries with a friend for double the fun!
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Local Co-Op 25.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Funny 7.4%
- #22 A Hand With Many Fingers
82% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2020
Dev: Colestia
Windows
Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.
Why similar: Investigation 35.6%, Conspiracy 25.1% ★, Detective 15.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Indie 5.5%
- #23 Neighborhood Video
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alex CarlsonPub: Almost Playable Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crack the case of the missing video store employee in this 3D point and click mystery game by solving escape room puzzles, combing the computer database, and stocking shelves as an undercover detective posing as a cashier during your first weekend at the suspiciously understaffed Neighborhood Video.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Conspiracy 10.7% ★, Funny 5%
- #24 Deductopia
81% matchNo user reviews
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 42.7%, Investigation 32.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Funny 4.9%, Open World 3.8%
- #25 Eye 4 Eye
81% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
Windows
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Conspiracy 11.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #26 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
80% 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 34.6%, Investigation 27.9%, Mystery 18.9%, Adventure 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #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 44.7%, Investigation 30.2%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 1.8%
- #28 Unheard - Voices of Crime
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,839 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Why similar: Detective 63%, Mystery 15.9%, Investigation 8.9%, Simulation 5.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #29 Whodunnit: the Midnight Murder Mystery Files
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sandalfoot Games
Windows
Puzzle out the who, what, where, and why of an imminent murder in this casual mystery title!
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 26.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Conspiracy 9.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #30 No Stone Unturned
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Why did the chicken cross the road? Only one squirrel can solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox as he encounters quirky characters, challenging puzzles, countless mini-games, and a town in disrepair where choices matter but morals don't. Will you be leaving... No Stone Unturned?
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 21.6%, Funny 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #31 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
77% matchVery Positive84% of 5,831 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Alpha 4 of Hello Neighbor was the final alpha during the stealth hit's development. Sneak into your creepy Neighbor's house to figure out what he's hiding.
Why similar: Stealth 28.8%, Investigation 19.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Funny 10.5%
- #32 A Case of Fraud
75% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 38.8%, Investigation 31.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Conspiracy 8.9% ★, Adventure 2.6%
- #33 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: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 31.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 5%
- #34 The Honeypot Murders
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernormal Games
Windows
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 24.7%, Conspiracy 18.9% ★, Mystery 12.6%, Funny 8.1%
- #35 L'affaire est dans le sac
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
Windows
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Detective 40.8%, Investigation 40.5%, Mystery 7.3%, Adventure 5.2%, Casual 4.2%
- #36 Wrongly Accused
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 39.6%, Investigation 30.5%, Mystery 11%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Adventure 6.8%
- #37 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
73% matchVery Positive95% of 385 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 46%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 7.6%
- #38 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Interactales
Windows · Mac
Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.
Why similar: Detective 41.6%, Investigation 25.1%, Funny 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 5.1%
- #39 Arcanbreak
74% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: TaleHammer
Windows
A short story-driven game about two inquisitors, Arun and Quila, investigating a murder. During the game you'll control both, each having their own set of skills you'll need to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Investigation 27.4%, Detective 27.1%, Stealth 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Mystery 7.7%
- #40 Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
73% matchVery Positive93% of 4,022 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Why similar: Investigation 22.7%, Detective 22.6%, Stealth 22.6%, Sandbox 16.6%, Mystery 7.7%
- #41 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Investigation 31.1%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 1.7%
- #42 Shadows of Doubt
70% matchVery Positive83% of 17,129 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Stealth 22%, Sandbox 18.3%, Open World 8%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
- #43 Memories Loaming
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snowy Plover Games
Windows
Survive the night along a cursed stretch of highway in the remote Labrador wilderness as you investigate the whereabouts of a missing person. If you survive, you'll return again and again until you understand what happened here.
Why similar: Investigation 35.3%, Detective 30.4%, Stealth 13.8%, Open World 11.5%, Mystery 4.2%
- #44 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
73% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 29.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Funny 9.4%
- #45 Death at Sycamore Hall
72% 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 43.5%, Investigation 35.2%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 2.9%, Puzzle 1.3%
- #46 Heretic Red
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Blood Pact Studio
Windows
In this story-rich detective game, uncover clues through a card-like system to solve a series of bizarre murders. Combine pieces of evidence to build your case against the most likely culprit from within an eclectic cast of unusual characters.
Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Investigation 33%, Mystery 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 1.9%
- #47 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Investigation 35.4%, Detective 31.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 5.2%
- #48 The Case of the Golden Idol
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 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 30.9%, Investigation 26.4%, Conspiracy 17.9% ★, Mystery 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #49 The Third Tourist
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: November North
Windows
Possessed by a demon, hunted by a cult—sneak, scheme, and deceive your way through a deceptively sunny town in this no-guns stealth adventure.
Why similar: Stealth 32.1%, Conspiracy 17.1% ★, Mystery 15.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Open World 12.4%
- #50 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wandering Door Games
Windows · Linux
A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 27.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Casual 4.6%
- #51 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 38.7%, Investigation 32.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Funny 4%
- #52 Detective Bot
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Something Something Games
Windows
Detective Bot is a silly physics based detective game which you can play on your own or in co-op with up to 4 players. Solve quirky mysteries by investigating crime scenes, talking to weird characters and piecing together clues. Can you make Detective Bot the greatest detective who has ever lived?
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Sandbox 21.2%, Local Co-Op 19%, Mystery 10.3%, Funny 8.9%
- #53 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
69% 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 38.9%, Investigation 33%, Mystery 15.3%, Conspiracy 5.4% ★, Adventure 4.6%
- #54 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 42.2%, Investigation 30.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Funny 6%, Adventure 3.4%
- #55 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NorthLightPixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Investigation 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 4.2%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
68% matchMixed56% of 326 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: Detective 34.5%, Investigation 28.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Conspiracy 13.6% ★, Adventure 3.5%
- #57 Mr Meal
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Pan Gangowski
Windows
You are newly employed agent and you work for an Agency investigating the mysterious Mr Meal. The first day you appeared in your office and right away you got your first mission: find out what is behind all Mr Meal's activities.
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Stealth 24%, Investigation 22.3%, Conspiracy 17.9% ★, Mystery 8.1%
- #58 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
67% matchVery Positive87% of 6,166 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move.
Why similar: Stealth 27.8%, Investigation 25.4%, Detective 20.1%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Mystery 7.3%
- #59 Crimson Seer
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meridian Malice
Windows
Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 28.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Adventure 3.5%
- #60 Cross Country Case
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
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 38.8%, Investigation 30.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 4.8%