- #1 Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,690 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.
Why similar: Hidden Object 54.7%, Point & Click 16.7%, Casual 9.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality HOPA that features the same blend of atmospheric exploration and intricate puzzle-solving found in the seed game.
- #2 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
97% matchMostly Negative39% of 597 reviews
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.3%, Adventure 27.3%, Casual 20.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Detective 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact same casual HOPA gameplay style and detective theme as the seed game.
- #3 Adam Wolfe
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,176 reviews2016
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Acting as Adam Wolfe, an investigator of the paranormal, you will discover a hidden world under the modern San Francisco. In this city, ghosts, artifacts, secret orders and curses are just some of the things that Adam will come across working on his most important case.
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 11.5%, Point & Click 10.3%, Detective 10%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective mystery that perfectly mirrors the investigative and puzzle-solving mechanics of the seed game.
- #4 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 47.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Detective 8.4%, Casual 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective-themed HOPA that excels at building suspense through investigation and environmental puzzle-solving.
- #5 Eventide: Slavic Fable
94% matchVery Positive93% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Hidden Object 52%, Point & Click 15.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Casual 10.7%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a rich, story-driven HOPA experience with high production values and a focus on uncovering hidden secrets.
- #6 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
93% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 36%, Adventure 23.1%, Point & Click 19.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it provides a deep detective experience that captures the essence of being Sherlock Holmes.
- #7 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,512 reviews2014
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.
Why similar: Hidden Object 49.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 8.5%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines a detective investigation with classic hidden-object gameplay in a moody, atmospheric setting.
- #8 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
91% matchVery Positive90% of 288 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Casual 15.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective HOPA that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets through exploration and logic puzzles.
- #9 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
91% 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 45.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An essential detective game that allows for complex investigations and deduction, appealing to fans of the Sherlock theme.
- #10 Alicia Griffith – Lakeside Murder
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: AgrostemmaPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Hidden Object 21.8%, Adventure 20.1%, Casual 17.7%, Point & Click 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective mystery that utilizes standard HOPA mechanics to drive the narrative forward.
- #11 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 503 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Hidden Object 45.6%, Point & Click 11.8%, Casual 11.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Detective 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective HOPA that emphasizes finding clues and solving environmental puzzles to crack a case.
- #12 Mountain Crime: Requital
89% matchVery Positive87% of 437 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar StargazePub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!
Why similar: Hidden Object 46.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Casual 19%, Point & Click 15%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a tense, isolated mystery setting that relies heavily on hidden-object and puzzle-solving gameplay.
- #13 The Saint: Abyss of Despair
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: Happy ArtistPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Solve a horrifying supernatural mystery and save the life of an innocent child!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.7%, Adventure 25.7%, Casual 24.3%, Point & Click 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic HOPA experience that emphasizes finding hidden items to progress through a mysterious, dark environment.
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy
87% matchVery Positive90% of 331 reviews2010
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!
Why similar: Hidden Object 43.1%, Detective 25.7%, Point & Click 18.4%, Puzzle 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that shares the investigative spirit and puzzle-heavy gameplay of the seed game.
- #15 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Adventure 36.1%, Detective 29.3%, Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 8%, Puzzle 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative title that pits the detective against a legendary criminal, perfect for fans of mystery.
- #16 Untold Mystery: Angel’s Cry
86% matchMixed54% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth! Enter a remote Alpine monastery and uncover the truth in a story-rich hidden object adventure. You are about to investigate the disappearance of a monk as well as the curious case of a weeping statue.
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.8%, Point & Click 15.8%, Detective 12.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a blend of adventure and hidden-object gameplay set within a compelling, mysterious narrative.
- #17 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Hidden Object 34.2%, Detective 17.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Casual 10%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hidden-object game that leans into the noir and detective atmosphere of classic mystery literature.
- #18 Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter. Hidden objects. 探し物
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
New adventures of famous detective Holmes are waiting for you! Investigate with Holmes in England and India to reveal the mysterious crime. Attractive locations, intriguing mini-games and hidden object puzzles will not let you be bored.
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.5%, Detective 17.5%, Adventure 16.9%, Casual 16.7%, Point & Click 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct take on the detective hidden-object genre that mirrors the mechanics of the seed game.
- #19 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
85% matchMostly Negative28% of 521 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...
Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Detective 28%, Point & Click 22.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Mystery 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An early point-and-click Sherlock title that focuses on environmental puzzles and investigation.
- #20 The Room
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.7%, Hidden Object 24.5%, Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on the tactile, intricate puzzle-solving that makes the HOPA genre so satisfying.
- #21 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 738 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.
Why similar: Adventure 33.4%, Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 18.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Mystery 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that tests the player's deductive skills through a series of challenging puzzles.
- #22 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.5%, Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that challenges players to solve a complex case through exploration and logic.
- #23 The Blackwell Legacy
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,616 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 26.2%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective series that focuses on supernatural mysteries and clever investigative puzzles.
- #24 Lost Civilization
82% matchMixed52% of 132 reviews2014
Dev: Icarus GamesPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Race to unearth the mystery of a forgotten civilization and rescue your kidnapped fiancé in this atmospheric adventure, suitable for beginners and diehards alike, which features a haunting blend of puzzle-solving and investigation.
Why similar: Hidden Object 44.7%, Adventure 22.3%, Casual 18.4%, Point & Click 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A HOPA game that focuses on exploration and uncovering ancient secrets, similar to the investigative feel of the seed game.
- #25 Syberia
79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Adventure 32.1%, Point & Click 30.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Casual 11.1%, Mystery 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click adventure that features the same methodical exploration and puzzle-solving found in the seed game.
- #26 Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident
82% matchMixed57% of 83 reviews2015
Dev: phime studio LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Use your detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.
Why similar: Hidden Object 47.6%, Casual 33.2%, Adventure 19.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses HOPA mechanics to tell a unique detective story centered around a mysterious movie set.
- #27 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,656 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Detective 57.4%, Mystery 21.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #28 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
81% matchMixed59% of 765 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.
Why similar: Adventure 36%, Detective 26.9%, Point & Click 23.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Mystery 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that emphasizes gathering evidence and solving puzzles in a 19th-century setting.
- #29 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, Mystery 11%
- #30 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,228 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 57.7%, Adventure 22.9%, Mystery 19.4%
- #31 One Day in London
78% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Owl Studio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.
Why similar: Detective 45.6%, Adventure 29.1%, Casual 25.3%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed visual novel that captures the atmospheric mystery of Victorian-era London.
- #32 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Explore familiar stories with Sherlock Holmes! Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and play match-3 puzzles to restore classic tales. Join clans, take part in events, and uncover secrets across hundreds of detailed levels — the magnifying glass is in your hands!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.1%, Detective 20.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Casual 11.3%, Adventure 9.9%
- #33 The House of Da Vinci
74% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Mystery 9.1%
- #34 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Hidden Object 49.7%, Point & Click 13.3%, Adventure 10%, Puzzle 9.1%, Casual 8.6%
- #35 Dracula: Origin
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 360 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.
Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Point & Click 22.7%, Casual 18.9%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Puzzle 13.4%
- #36 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 879 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Adventure 34.8%, Detective 32.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 7.1%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #37 Demon Hunter 5: Ascendance
73% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You slump into your chair after another day of investigations. Just as you start to lose yourself in the glow of the TV screen, the telephone rings. The museum curator needs your help - a tourist has gone missing. You smirk at his warning of paranormal goings-on; that's what Demon Hunters are for.
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.1%, Adventure 21.1%, Casual 18.7%, Point & Click 9.7%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #38 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Hidden Object 23.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.6%
- #39 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
73% matchVery Positive87% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.6%, Point & Click 15.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Casual 13.7%, Mystery 7.7%
- #40 Midnight Mysteries
75% matchMixed68% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again.
Why similar: Hidden Object 55.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Casual 17.2%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #41 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
72% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Point & Click 22.9%, Adventure 22.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #42 Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 130 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Down by the deep and muddy Mississippi, something’s not right. A ghostly riverboat brings to light a new conspiracy for players to unravel in this all-new Midnight Mystery. Mark Twain’s ghost has come to you seeking help from an evil that has been stalking him in the afterlife.
Why similar: Hidden Object 54.9%, Adventure 24.1%, Casual 21%
- #43 9 Clues 2: The Ward
71% matchVery Positive91% of 982 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Hidden Object 48.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 13.4%, Casual 12.2%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #44 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,005 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Why similar: Hidden Object 47.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Point & Click 11%, Casual 10.6%, Detective 7.5%
- #45 The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure
66% matchVery Positive97% of 447 reviews2025
Dev: The Wonder Room
Windows · Linux
Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!
Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Point & Click 26.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 8.3%
- #46 Mystery Manor: hidden objects
70% matchMixed46% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Game Insight UAB
Windows
A mysterious adventure at the old manor begins. Become a detective and solve the vanishing of the elusive Mister X. Uncover the secrets of the manor and its inhabitants. Find hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles and explore all the corners of the estate.
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.3%, Casual 15%, Point & Click 12.9%, Detective 12.4%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #47 The House of Da Vinci 2
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,158 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Why similar: Hidden Object 45.8%, Detective 20.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Mystery 10.1%
- #48 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 327 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.6%, Adventure 21.1%, Casual 17.1%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #49 The Lost Crown
71% matchVery Positive83% of 514 reviews2014
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.
Why similar: Adventure 55.1%, Point & Click 38.4%, Mystery 6.5%
- #50 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
66% matchVery Positive92% of 3,008 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Adventure 24.6%, Puzzle 21.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #51 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
69% matchVery Positive91% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Hidden Object 43.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Casual 15.2%, Point & Click 14%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #52 Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor
69% matchVery Positive87% of 213 reviews2018
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
During her new adventure, Pamela Cavendish goes to a misty and mysterious Scotland where a seemingly innocent landscape of moor quickly reveals its dark nature. Spectre from the past and ghostly sounds will force her to follow the amazing legend of the Red Moon.
Why similar: Hidden Object 39.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Casual 14.7%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #53 The Séance of Blake Manor
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,784 reviews2025
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
Why similar: Detective 41.7%, Puzzle 20.7%, Adventure 20.4%, Mystery 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #54 An English Haunting
64% matchVery Positive96% of 394 reviews2024
Dev: Postmodern Adventures
Windows
While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Adventure 33.1%, Mystery 19.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
70% matchMixed66% of 382 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Hidden Object 45.8%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 15.5%, Point & Click 11.3%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #56 Detective Grimoire
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Point & Click 27.7%, Puzzle 17.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%
- #57 Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova
68% matchVery Positive86% of 676 reviews2015
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the source of dreadful evil!
Why similar: Hidden Object 47.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Point & Click 14.1%, Casual 11.4%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #58 The Last Case of John Morley
63% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Puzzle 20.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #59 Mystery of the Malign
63% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Puzzle 37.9%, Mystery 31.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Detective 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%