- #1 All Possible Suspects
97% 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 35.1%, Investigation 32.8%, Mystery 18%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Adventure 4.6%
- #2 City of Voices
96% 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 30.7%, Investigation 25.2%, Conspiracy 19.2% ★, Mystery 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #3 The Duke is Dead
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows · Linux
Duke Damian has been murdered! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and deduce the killer. Follow a growing trail of crimes and unravel the conspiracy tying them all together.
Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Conspiracy 10.1% ★
- #4 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,381 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 45.2%, Investigation 31.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 5%, Indie 1.8%
- #5 The Ratline
94% matchVery Positive83% of 331 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 36.5%, Investigation 29.6%, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Mystery 12%, Adventure 4.9%
- #6 The Marsh Manor Mystery
94% 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 41.2%, Investigation 32.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #7 I'M YOUR HOST
93% 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 44.7%, Investigation 32.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 1.9%
- #8 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2026
Dev: yattytheman
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 32%, Investigation 25.6%, Conspiracy 17.8% ★, Mystery 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #9 In a Detective's Mind
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 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 44.5%, Investigation 31%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Indie 2%
- #10 FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT: Botanical Investigator
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Mato
Windows
An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change the seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 24.6%, Conspiracy 17.9% ★, Mystery 11.1%, Open World 8.5%
- #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 34.5%, Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Adventure 4%
- #12 Welcome to Lightford
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NightInk Interactive
Windows · Mac
Investigate a supernatural conspiracy in a 90s town hiding something far worse than secrets. Travel between 1990 and its ruined 1995 future, photograph anomalies, decode entities, and survive a town that doesn't want you here. Think outside the box. Every problem has more than one solution.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Stealth 20%, Investigation 18.9%, Conspiracy 14.5% ★, Mystery 9.8%
- #13 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 52.1%, Investigation 23.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 4.8%, Open World 3.4%
- #14 Dance Dance Detective
88% 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 37.9%, Investigation 28.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Funny 11%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #15 FILENDS
87% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: MFI GAMES
Windows
FILENDS is a dark multiplayer riddle-solving game for 2-7 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 34.8%, Investigation 24.3%, Stealth 21.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Casual 3.1%
- #16 Carmen Sandiego
86% matchMixed69% of 95 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 37.1%, Detective 35.9%, Stealth 22.1%, Adventure 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #17 The Rise of the Golden Idol
85% matchVery Positive93% of 4,120 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 16.8 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 30.8%, Investigation 27.3%, Conspiracy 19.6% ★, Mystery 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #18 Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
86% matchVery Positive91% of 2,575 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 23.8%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 22.1%, Sandbox 16.7%, Funny 7.9%
- #19 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 47.6%, Investigation 25.6%, Simulation 8.1%, Adventure 5.3%, Casual 4.3%
- #20 The Detective's Apprentice
84% 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 43.5%, Investigation 32.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 5%, Indie 1.8%
- #21 Moonshot - The Great Espionage
83% matchPositive96% of 26 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 37.9%, Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Action 3.5%
- #22 Deductopia
82% 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 42.8%, Investigation 32.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Funny 4.9%, Open World 3.9%
- #23 A Hand With Many Fingers
82% matchVery Positive84% of 520 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 36%, Conspiracy 24.5% ★, Detective 15.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Indie 5.4%
- #24 No Stone Unturned
80% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? Time to solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox, the amnesiac squirrel, on an adventure through 10+ hrs of story, 20+ mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned.
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 21.6%, Open World 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #25 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 42%, Investigation 33.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Funny 7.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #26 Eye 4 Eye
81% matchVery Positive98% of 83 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 33.8%, Investigation 26.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Conspiracy 11.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #27 Set the Record Straight
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anja Remic
Windows · Mac
A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.
Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Investigation 32.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 4.1%, Casual 3.2%
- #28 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
79% 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 34.7%, Investigation 27.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #29 RDの遠隔推理 | リモート・ディテクティブの遠隔推理
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: zakuzakugame
Windows
Takemaru Abiko, creator of “Banshee's Last Cry,” the landmark mystery game that sold over 1 million copies, will release A brand-new game based on “Armchair Detective”. Search through in-game apps and Rescue YOUR sister, Hikari Takizawa, who has suddenly gone missing in Nagano Prefecture.
Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Investigation 30.5%, Mystery 17.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #30 The Honeypot Murders
78% 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 29.2%, Investigation 24.5%, Conspiracy 18.7% ★, Mystery 12.6%, Funny 8.2%
- #31 The JerryMaya Detective Agency
77% matchPositive86% of 14 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 28%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Funny 8%
- #32 Detective Hindsight
77% 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 45%, Investigation 29.9%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 1.8%
- #33 The Golden Girl Case
76% 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 39.9%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 14.5%, Conspiracy 10.7% ★, Adventure 3.2%
- #34 The Murder of Ava Monroe
76% 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 44.2%, Investigation 35.1%, Mystery 15%, Adventure 3.9%, Puzzle 1%
- #35 Deep Focus
75% 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 43.8%, Investigation 35%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 2.9%, Puzzle 1.2%
- #36 Whodunnit: the Midnight Murder Mystery Files
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 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 34.2%, Investigation 26.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Conspiracy 9.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #37 Cosmic Seance
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manganika Studio
Windows
COSMIC SEANCE is an investigation game where you play as the Royal Medium of an endangered kingdom. Your mission: summon cosmic entities through séances to extract the truth that can save it. Trade sanity for truth, decipher the labyrinth of their words... or die.
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Investigation 30.6%, Conspiracy 19.1% ★, Mystery 5.6%, Indie 1.5%
- #38 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
74% matchVery Positive83% of 6,137 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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%, Sandbox 16.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Funny 10.5%
- #39 A Case of Fraud
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Investigation 31%, Mystery 13.8%, Conspiracy 8.9% ★, Adventure 2.6%
- #40 Slimy Dude
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: itsRR00tt
Windows
Slimy Dude is a hand-drawn action-adventure where you play as a soldier, running from kingdom to kingdom against forces greater simply to escape his past. You will meet new allies, become stronger, uncover secrets and explore new environments.
Why similar: Stealth 31%, Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21.7%, Open World 8.5%, Adventure 4.2%
- #41 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
73% 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 37.1%, Investigation 31%, Mystery 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 5.1%
- #42 Wrongly Accused
73% matchNo user reviews2026
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 30.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Adventure 7%
- #43 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
70% matchVery Positive94% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 46.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Adventure 7.8%
- #44 L'affaire est dans le sac
72% 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 41.1%, Investigation 40.2%, Mystery 7.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Casual 4.2%
- #45 Black File
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simurg Software and Games
Windows
Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.
Why similar: Detective 37%, Investigation 28.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Conspiracy 10.6% ★, Adventure 4.7%
- #46 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
71% matchNo user reviews2027
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 41.7%, Investigation 24.8%, Funny 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 5.2%
- #47 Arcanbreak
72% matchPositive95% of 40 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: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 27.1%, Stealth 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Mystery 7.6%
- #48 Shadows of Doubt
68% matchVery Positive82% of 17,722 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.7 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 34.8%, Stealth 21.8%, Sandbox 18.2%, Open World 8.2%, Procedural Generation 5.5%
- #49 Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,349 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 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: Stealth 22.7%, Detective 22.7%, Investigation 22.5%, Sandbox 16.6%, Mystery 7.7%
- #50 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,773 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 32.7 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 34.8%, Detective 32.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Adventure 5.1%
- #51 HoloTrials: Case Covered
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VTAC GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery.
Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 16.3%, Funny 9.6%, Casual 3.5%
- #52 Death at Sycamore Hall
69% 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 15.8%, Adventure 3%, Puzzle 1.3%
- #53 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
68% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 42%, Investigation 30.9%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #54 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
70% matchVery Positive100% of 78 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 32.5%, Investigation 29.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Funny 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #55 The Silver Crow
66% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Dreamagination
Windows · Mac
Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.
Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 24.2%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #56 Cyberpunk Inquisitor
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows
An immersive, randomly-generated murder mystery. A dystopian Cyberpunk world. A Megabuilding full of lies and deceit. Question witnesses, collect clues & evidence, identify the true culprit and unmask the truth!
Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 31%, Mystery 16.2%, Procedural Generation 7.5%, Roguelite 4.1%
- #57 Mr Meal
69% 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 24.4%, Stealth 24.1%, Investigation 22.1%, Conspiracy 17.7% ★, Mystery 8.1%
- #58 The Case of the Golden Idol
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 26.4%, Conspiracy 17.5% ★, Mystery 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #59 One Rainy Night
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Werner Viljoen
Windows · Linux
Population 812. Current residents: none. Dinner is still on the tables, the bridge out is flooded, and the aerosol factory on the hill is running with nobody inside it. A pixel-art Sierra-style mystery: 26 scenes, 14 puzzle systems, three endings. One rainy night.
Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Investigation 23.4%, Conspiracy 16.6% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #60 Heretic Red
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Burning Pact
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 43%, Investigation 32.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 2%