Games Like Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

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 34.5%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct successor in the Frogwares series, it retains the core investigation mechanics and atmospheric storytelling found in Crimes and Punishments.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 58%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 5.2%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the ultimate deduction experience, requiring you to piece together a complex narrative through careful observation and logical inference.

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 32.8%, Investigation 15.9%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Much like the deduction board in Sherlock Holmes, this game challenges you to identify culprits and motives by connecting clues found within static, detailed scenes.

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 37.3%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title modernizes the franchise with an open-world structure while maintaining the deep investigative and deduction-based gameplay.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 45.7%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 9.7%, Mystery 7.4%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of a classic detective procedural, featuring crime scene investigation and high-stakes interrogation mechanics.

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 52.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Point & Click 7.3%, Crime 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the Frogwares series that emphasizes puzzle-solving and traditional point-and-click investigative techniques.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 8.9%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the methodical gathering of clues and the use of a mind map to deduce the truth, mirroring the Sherlock Holmes experience.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 5.3%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It strips away hand-holding, forcing you to rely entirely on your own notes and observations to solve a cold case in a deserted town.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 59.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Point & Click 7.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled depth of narrative and investigative dialogue, focusing on the internal and external deduction processes of a flawed detective.

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 75.2%, Puzzle 6.6%, Open World 5.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Atmospheric 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, procedurally generated detective experience where you must gather evidence and track suspects in a fully simulated city.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 56.5%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 5%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends supernatural elements with traditional detective work, tasking you with solving your own murder through investigation.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Crime 19.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Point & Click 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that encourages you to gather evidence and build your own case to present in a final, dramatic trial.

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: Detective 32.3%, Crime 20.6%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection focuses on the investigative side of the courtroom drama, emphasizing logic, evidence collection, and cross-examination.

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 62.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 6.5%, Investigation 5%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative audio-based investigation game where you must listen to recorded conversations to deduce the truth behind various crimes.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 46.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative adventure features a unique social investigation system where you must analyze characters and use skills to uncover secrets.

Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.

Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 5%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore deduction game that removes all hints, requiring you to observe environments closely to reconstruct past events.

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 44.2%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 5.9%, Choices Matter 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A reimagining of the classic mystery that blends the iconic detective with Lovecraftian horror, maintaining the series' signature deduction systems.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 52.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Point & Click 8.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective story where your choices and investigative focus significantly impact the narrative outcome.

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 50%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 9%, Point & Click 8.2%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation that utilizes a deduction system similar to the Sherlock Holmes games to track down a serial killer.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 55.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines investigative mechanics with psychological horror, forcing you to balance sanity with the pursuit of the truth.

"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 50.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and logical deduction within a rich, historical narrative setting.

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 46.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Frogwares title that pits the detective against a legendary historical figure, focusing on forensic investigation.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 8.2%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more adventure-focused, its deep exploration and puzzle-solving elements will appeal to fans of the Sherlock Holmes atmosphere.

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: Detective 53.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 9.5%, Point & Click 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging entry in the series that requires careful observation and lateral thinking to solve complex puzzles.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive crime drama that features intense investigation sequences where your actions directly influence the survival of the characters.

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Crime 17.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mystery adventure that captures the atmosphere of a high-stakes investigation set in the 1960s.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Choices Matter 38.8%, Story Rich 33.2%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The investigation segments, particularly those involving the character Connor, provide a high-tech take on crime scene reconstruction and evidence analysis.

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: Detective 24.5%, Mystery 22.2%, Point & Click 11%, Puzzle 9.3%, Investigation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on intricate mechanical puzzles and environmental investigation, similar to the puzzle segments in Sherlock Holmes.

In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Crime 25.8%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Historical 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game that focuses on dialogue and investigation within a historical setting.

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: Detective 55.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early entry in the series that established the foundation for the investigative and puzzle-solving gameplay found in later titles.

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 8.3%, Historical 6.4%

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: Detective 31.3%, Crime 17.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Point & Click 6.8%

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 31.6%, Mystery 20.6%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Why similar: Detective 45.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 10.8%

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: Detective 53.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Investigation 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Point & Click 8.1%

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 49.8%, Crime 16%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 5.7%, Point & Click 4.6%

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 33.6%, Investigation 17%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 4.5%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 54.8%, Mystery 19.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Adventure 4.6%, Story Rich 4.4%

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: Detective 39.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Crime 8.1%, Puzzle 6.4%

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 11.1%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 7.3%

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 6.5%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Detective 53.4%, Mystery 18.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Historical 7%, Story Rich 5.9%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Crime 19.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Adventure 9.3%

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 40%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 9%, Point & Click 8.3%, Historical 7.7%

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 7.9%, Investigation 7.5%

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: Detective 55.5%, Adventure 16.4%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 4.8%

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: Detective 42.5%, Adventure 36.7%, Point & Click 15%, Puzzle 5.8%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Crime 16.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 5%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 23.4%, Detective 11.4%, Crime 10.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

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 37.2%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Point & Click 7.8%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 41.4%, Crime 24.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 6.4%, Point & Click 5.7%

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Point & Click 5.7%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 6%

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 51.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 7.6%, Story Rich 6.7%

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: Detective 48.8%, Crime 22.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Point & Click 6.1%, Puzzle 5.7%

Discover the youth of a legend - Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in 'Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief', an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Crime 20.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 7.1%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 42.9%, Crime 23.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 7%, Adventure 6.5%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Point & Click 8.6%, Historical 8.2%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 8%, Historical 7.3%

Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.

Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Crime 7.2%, Point & Click 6.9%