Games Like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)

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: Lovecraftian 44.4%, Detective 29.4%, Mystery 8%, Investigation 7.8%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This 2023 reimagining directly updates the original's Lovecraftian mystery with modern graphics and refined investigative mechanics.

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: Lovecraftian 58.3%, Detective 22.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Mystery 4.8%, Horror 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the investigative detective experience within a deeply unsettling Lovecraftian setting.

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 53.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the Frogwares Sherlock series, it offers the most satisfying and polished deduction mechanics.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50%, Detective 30.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Investigation 7.1%, Horror 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that heavily features Lovecraftian themes and investigation-based gameplay similar to the seed title.

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 48.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 8.2%, Investigation 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses on complex puzzles and a dark, gripping narrative.

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 38.8%, Adventure 28.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 7.7%, Investigation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same investigative DNA and atmospheric tension as the seed title while focusing on a historical serial killer mystery.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.9%, Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Horror 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into Lovecraftian horror and investigative deduction.

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 58.6%, Point & Click 21.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Horror 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant point-and-click adventure that excels at building Lovecraftian dread through its unique art style and narrative.

In "The Dark Lineage" you re-take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, a man tormented by the paranormal happenings around him. Howard discovers that his own terrible past has some connection to the madness that is about to swallow him, yet again.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 64.4%, Adventure 25.4%, Horror 6.8%, First-Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the atmospheric, puzzle-heavy Lovecraftian investigation established in the first game.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Point & Click 28.8%, Adventure 21.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Investigation 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that features dual-timeline investigations and challenging puzzles similar to classic adventure games.

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 43.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional detective work with more cinematic action sequences and deep character-driven mysteries.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Adventure 26%, Mystery 20.4%, Horror 7.5%, Puzzle 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic mystery adventure that shares the dark, atmospheric puzzle-solving style found in the Sherlock Holmes series.

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 33.1%, Adventure 24.6%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective adventure that blends historical mystery with occult themes.

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 42%, Point & Click 22%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that focuses on gathering clues and interrogating suspects in a traditional adventure format.

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 56.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world origin story that allows for deep investigation and freedom in how you solve cases.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 73.1%, Adventure 15.5%, Horror 6.1%, First-Person 3.5%, Puzzle 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that focuses on the chilling, cosmic horror elements of Lovecraft's work.

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.1%, Detective 23.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Investigation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to Lovecraftian lore that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to drive its investigation.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 65.8%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 6%, Adventure 5.6%, First-Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deductive reasoning that challenges players to solve a complex mystery through observation and logic.

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 41.9%, Adventure 26.8%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 7.1%, Investigation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Frogwares title that pits Sherlock against a brilliant criminal mastermind in a series of intricate puzzles.

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 42%, Lovecraftian 24.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Horror 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric investigative game that uses environmental storytelling to uncover a dark, supernatural mystery.

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 44.2%, Adventure 41.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this mystery adventure combines supernatural elements with clever puzzle design.

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

Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 10.2%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the methodical gathering of clues and conversation-based deduction typical of classic detective games.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Horror 7.4%, Mystery 5.8%, First-Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that blends Martian exploration with intense Lovecraftian cosmic dread.

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 40.8%, Point & Click 24.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Investigation 8.6%, Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game that emphasizes choices and investigative deduction in a dark setting.

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 63.6%, Point & Click 15.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Horror 4.6%, First-Person 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An older point-and-click adventure that is deeply rooted in the Cthulhu Mythos and occult investigation.

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 29.8%, Point & Click 27.1%, Adventure 21.6%, Mystery 9.4%, Investigation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-style detective adventure that features complex dialogue trees and investigation mechanics.

Inspired by the award-winning board game franchise, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is an investigation game served with turn-based combat, set in the cult universe of H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.6%, Adventure 25.6%, Horror 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based investigation game that brings the board game's Lovecraftian lore to life.

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 39.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Point & Click 19.2%, Mystery 6.5%, Puzzle 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An early entry in the series that focuses heavily on claustrophobic puzzle-solving and exploration.

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.9%, Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Investigation 6.1%

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 96.5%, Detective 1.8%, Adventure 1.1%, Mystery 0.6%, Puzzle 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click detective mystery with a compelling narrative and classic puzzle mechanics.

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.6%, Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 13%, Adventure 8.5%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click mystery that uses realistic visuals to immerse the player in a Lovecraftian investigation.

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 57.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 4.8%

The first three games of the Forgotten Hill series joined together with new contents, new locations, new puzzles and secrets revealed: let's follow Larson's First Steps in Forgotten Hill!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.5%, Point & Click 17.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Horror 6%

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 34.9%, Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 7%, Puzzle 6.4%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.8%, Detective 21.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Investigation 7.2%, Mystery 6.7%

Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.6%, Detective 26.3%, Point & Click 14%, Investigation 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.9%, Detective 24.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 6.6%, Horror 5.7%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Lovecraftian 28.2%, Investigation 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 5.9%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.2%, Adventure 38.6%, Horror 5.1%

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 38.9%, Adventure 31.6%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 5.6%, Puzzle 2.8%

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.4%, Adventure 16.8%, Point & Click 12.8%

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.7%, Adventure 28.7%, Investigation 11%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 7.7%

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 58.2%, Point & Click 23.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Horror 6.5%, Puzzle 2.9%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.4%, Detective 35.9%, Horror 6.3%, Adventure 2.4%, First-Person 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 25.5%, Detective 24.1%, Mystery 18.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 7.7%

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44%, Point & Click 23%, Adventure 15.1%, Mystery 8%, Horror 5.5%

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.9%, Adventure 38.1%, Mystery 8.2%, Puzzle 3.8%, Horror 3%

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 64.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Horror 5.8%, Point & Click 2.4%

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 52.6%, Detective 24.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 2.8%

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: Lovecraftian 32.1%, Detective 27%, Point & Click 15%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 6.8%

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.9%, Point & Click 21.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Mystery 9%, Horror 8.2%

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 60.5%, Point & Click 17.7%, Adventure 8%, Mystery 7.5%, Horror 6.3%

Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Detective 26.8%, Adventure 26.6%, Mystery 8.9%, Puzzle 2%

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.9%, Point & Click 17.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 9.1%

Enter the twisted world of Forgotten Hill in a new third dimension

Why similar: Adventure 35.4%, Point & Click 33.1%, Horror 10.6%, Mystery 9.2%, First-Person 6.1%

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: Lovecraftian 31.2%, Point & Click 25.8%, Adventure 15%, Mystery 8.3%, Horror 7.6%

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 82.5%, Horror 8.8%, Adventure 4.9%, First-Person 3.7%

The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 75.7%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 8.6%, Horror 5.7%

You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27%, Detective 21.5%, Adventure 20.5%, Point & Click 18%, Investigation 7.6%

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 51.1%, Point & Click 39.5%, Puzzle 9.4%