Games Like Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis

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

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most refined modern detective mechanics and deduction systems within the Sherlock Holmes franchise.

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 30.6%, Adventure 22.3%, RPG 20.5%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same historical setting and investigative gameplay loop as Nemesis, focusing on a high-stakes criminal hunt.

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 47.9%, Adventure 18.2%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the classic point-and-click style with deeper narrative complexity and character-driven mystery.

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 57.5%, Mystery 16.9%, Investigation 14.1%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern remake provides a polished, atmospheric investigation experience that mirrors the classic detective feel of the earlier entries.

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 41.2%, Point & Click 16.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction and logic-based investigation that challenges the player to piece together complex crime scenes.

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 46%, Point & Click 18%, Adventure 17.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of classic detective fiction that utilizes point-and-click mechanics similar to the Sherlock Holmes series.

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 44.4%, Point & Click 23.1%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a classic mystery setting and investigation mechanics that will feel very familiar to fans of traditional detective adventures.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 66.2%, Mystery 19.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a brilliant, non-linear detective experience that rewards keen observation and logical deduction.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 46.4%, Point & Click 23.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Mystery 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective adventure that focuses on investigation and branching choices without traditional inventory puzzles.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 39%, Adventure 28.8%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, classic-style detective adventure that captures the feel of a 1960s heist mystery.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Adventure 24.9%, Detective 22.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive classic of the detective adventure genre that balances deep mystery with challenging puzzle-solving.

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 44.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of cinematic detective work with a focus on character-driven investigations.

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 57.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Adventure 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world take on the detective genre that allows for more freedom in how you investigate and conclude cases.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Point & Click 28.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric detective thriller that features dual-timeline investigations and complex crime scene analysis.

From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...

Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Point & Click 20.5%, Adventure 14.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure that features a compelling mystery and classic puzzle-solving mechanics.

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

Why similar: Detective 48.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 12.2%, Investigation 12%

Why You'll Like It: A focused detective game that emphasizes conversation and logic-based deduction in a contained environment.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.7%, Adventure 40.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a compelling supernatural mystery paired with classic adventure game mechanics.

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 28.5%, Adventure 22.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 4%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that focuses on dialogue-based investigation and uncovering dark secrets.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 39.6%, Point & Click 38.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on crime, it is a hallmark of the point-and-click genre with deep world-building and intricate puzzles.

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 38.7%, Point & Click 18.4%, RPG 15.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows players to gather evidence and build their own case against suspects.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Often cited as the best in the series, it provides a robust detective experience with challenging puzzles and environmental investigation.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Adventure 53%, Point & Click 34.6%, Mystery 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric gothic mystery that emphasizes investigation and puzzle-solving in a dark, historical setting.

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 61.2%, Mystery 19.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 4.6%, Point & Click 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, narrative-heavy investigation game that focuses on piecing together past events through environmental clues.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Adventure 40.6%, Detective 37.9%, Point & Click 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward detective adventure that focuses on forensic investigation and crime scene analysis.

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

Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, RPG 12.4%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An engaging FMV detective game that requires players to identify inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 96.2%, Detective 1.8%, Adventure 1%, Mystery 0.7%, RPG 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled point-and-click mystery that features a strong protagonist and a compelling investigation narrative.

Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.

Why similar: Detective 51%, Adventure 27.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique courtroom-based detective game where your choices and investigation methods determine the outcome of a trial.

Company of Crime places you in the heart of 1960s London. Will you build an influential criminal empire, or head up an elite Scotland Yard task force and crack down on the rising tide of corruption? Case out targets, then dive into the melee with your hand-picked team of gangsters or detectives.

Why similar: Detective 64.1%, RPG 35.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-based crime game that offers a different perspective on investigation and criminal activity in 1960s London.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.8%, Adventure 37.8%, Mystery 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, puzzle-heavy adventure that excels at world-building and investigative storytelling in a futuristic setting.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Detective 31.7%, Adventure 26%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-themed adventure that features a gripping mystery and classic point-and-click mechanics.

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: Adventure 33.4%, Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 18.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Mystery 7.3%

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 42.1%, Adventure 26.8%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 7.2%, Investigation 5.7%

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

Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Point & Click 20.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 10.3%

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 36.9%, Point & Click 25.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 7.5%

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

Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 12%

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 28.4%, Point & Click 22.7%, Adventure 18.3%, Mystery 16.7%, Investigation 8.1%

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 43.2%, Point & Click 24.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 2.2%

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 38.7%, Adventure 30.6%, Point & Click 20.5%, Mystery 6%, Puzzle 4.1%

3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 36%, Adventure 24.8%, Mystery 24.5%, Puzzle 14.7%

'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 36.3%, Point & Click 27.5%, Adventure 21.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 3.1%

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 39.9%, Point & Click 19.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 8.1%

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: Point & Click 25.2%, Detective 23.5%, Mystery 19.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Puzzle 11.1%

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 40%, Adventure 29.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 7%, Puzzle 4.3%

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 49.7%, Adventure 28.4%, Point & Click 14.8%, Puzzle 7.2%

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 65.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Mystery 11.5%, RPG 3.7%, Puzzle 2.7%

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: Adventure 51.5%, Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 4.1%

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 40.2%, Point & Click 21.5%, Investigation 12.7%, Adventure 12%, Mystery 8.8%

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 54%, Adventure 19.7%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Investigation 1.1%

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 48.7%, Point & Click 38.2%, Puzzle 13.1%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Point & Click 20.5%, Adventure 15%, Investigation 12.3%, Puzzle 7.4%

A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%

You play the role of Red Johnson, a private detective who is trying to find his place in the corrupted city of Metropolis. Discover the city, its unique atmosphere and get to know the rules quickly if you want to survive!

Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Detective 37%, Point & Click 19.6%

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 42.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Mystery 13.6%, RPG 13.4%, Investigation 11%

The list of Oscar winners has been stolen as part of a nefarious plot to overturn the established Hollywood order. Our hero has to struggle through a series of tests and tasks in order to uncover the clues as to who has done it. And, of course, to stop him carrying out his threat.

Why similar: Adventure 37%, RPG 32.1%, Point & Click 30.9%

In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.

Why similar: Detective 44.3%, RPG 15.1%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 12.5%

Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.

Why similar: Detective 72.6%, Adventure 27.4%

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 66.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Investigation 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 1.7%

In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!

Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Point & Click 17%, Investigation 13.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 12%

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Point & Click 20.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Investigation 14.2%, Puzzle 7.5%