
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.
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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.

I'M YOUR HOST
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

The Roottrees are Dead
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.
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
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 32%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Point & Click 10.1%, Puzzle 8%
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 29.7%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 7.3%
一款以清末民初的上海为时代背景的社会派推理游戏。你在一台历史悬案核查终端前接手这项任务:为墙中无名遗骸重建家族谱系。翻阅泛黄的婚书、讣告与老照片,看清旧秩序崩塌之际每个人的选择与挣扎。
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Historical 8.9%, Puzzle 7.4%
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 33.5%, Investigation 25.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Puzzle 5.7%
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 34.8%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 6.9%
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 42.8%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 6%, Puzzle 5%
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 32.2%, Investigation 22.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 7.8%
「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 41.2%, Investigation 27.2%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 5.4%
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 37.2%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Casual 8.7%
A hand-drawn and story-rich deduction mystery set in 1887. Pearl Lundgren is dead and two men have been arrested for her murder, but the full truth remains to be discovered, and only you can piece it together.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 21.7%, Point & Click 13.4%, Historical 9.1%, Puzzle 8.9%
The Fifth Bell is a premium 2D point-and-click mystery adventure set in 1994 Europe. Investigate hidden mechanisms, decode historical clues, and stop a forbidden instrument before it is awakened.
Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 15.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Puzzle 8.5%
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 35.7%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 7.7%, Story Rich 6.2%
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 29.7%, Investigation 23.6%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 7.3%
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 23.7%, Investigation 23%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 7.6%
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 36.6%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 7.9%
You are the new night librarian at Ashwood. Shelve the impossible returns, answer notes left by a patron who appears in no register, and piece together what the library remembers. A short, atmospheric mystery told over five nights and twenty-two puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Cozy 14.4%, Point & Click 9.4%
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Cozy 11.2%, Point & Click 10.3%
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 30.6%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10.1%, Puzzle 6.5%
Tape Detective is a text-based mystery puzzle game. Collect dialogue fragments on cassette tapes and replay them to challenge witness testimonies, uncover the truth behind a mysterious cold case, and track down every suspect.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%, 1990's 8.7%
Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 19.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 8.5%
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 23.1%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
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 31.4%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 46.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 9.1%, Puzzle 7.6%
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8%
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 33.5%, Investigation 31.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 6.6%, Adventure 5.2%
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 34.9%, Investigation 31.1%, Mystery 20%, Puzzle 7.6%, Adventure 5.4%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 7.9%
[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 33.2%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 5.7%
Embark on a thrilling point-and-click road adventure across Europe. Travel through mesmerizing locations, solve puzzles and survive chilling threats while following the legendary Amber Road. Will you have the wits to uncover the mystery behind the enigmatic artifact – the Sun stone?
Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Detective 22.8%, Point & Click 17.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Story Rich 6.6%
A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 11.3%, 1990's 8.5%
Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 18.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Casual 7.6%
"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 38.3%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Historical 8.9%
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 8.6%
Save the Imperial Capital from supernatural invasion in a 90s-style adventure that uses real deduction and research skills. Explore Tokyo, snap photos and analyse evidence for 40+ landmarks, from prehistory to the present. Confront a cast of wandering spirits to separate truth from fiction.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 12.9%, Historical 12%, Puzzle 7.7%
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: Detective 23.6%, Mystery 19.8%, Point & Click 17.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Story Rich 6.9%
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 8.3%, Historical 7.6%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%
Can your all-star detective team crack the case in time?
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 9.1%
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 33.1%, Investigation 25.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
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 31.1%, Investigation 24.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 10.4%, Puzzle 7%
Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
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 34.6%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 7.6%
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 32.6%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 9.6%, Adventure 4.4%
[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 30.6%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 18.5%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 7.2%
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 9.2%
The legendary Phantom of the Opera has returned! As Inspector Raoul Montand, you are the only one who can pursue the Red Death into the past and prevent him from terrorizing the present in this point and click mystery.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 13%, Historical 10.2%
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 25%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 34.9%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 17.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Puzzle 9.1%
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 36.9%, Investigation 28.5%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 5.9%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 12.8%, 1990's 11.5%, Mystery 11.2%
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 35.7%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.1%, Cozy 4.8%
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Investigation 22%, Detective 21.1%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 11.1%, 1990's 10.6%
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 28%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 12.3%, Puzzle 5.4%
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Point & Click 15%, Puzzle 8.5%, Investigation 7%
A magical mystery across three of the world's largest cities!
Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 18.8%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
Enter the burned crime scene and restore 8 cases from the past. The crime scene photos and records have been charred black, but as a cold case investigator, your deduction and forensic skills can reveal what happened. Search by keyword, reconstruct the sequence of events, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Point & Click 13.1%, Text-Based 5.1%
A detective visual novel set in Victorian London. Play as a veteran detective and his young daughter, investigate scenes through point-and-click gameplay, question suspects, and make tough choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Point & Click 16.1%, Historical 15%, Mystery 12.9%, Investigation 11.6%
Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, 1990's 11%, Mystery 10.6%
A cozy, point & click first-person detective adventure where you explore a Pacific Northwest coastal town, talk to quirky townies, solve layered puzzles, investigate clues, and uncover a century-old secret.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Cozy 11.5%, Point & Click 10.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Mystery 9.5%