- #1 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
97% 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 34.5%, Crime 16.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most similar experience, featuring the same core investigation mechanics and deduction board system found in The Devil's Daughter.
- #2 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
96% 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 24%, Crime 17.5%, Investigation 9.9%, Thriller 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the series that offers an open-world setting and deeper focus on the detective's early life and investigative intuition.
- #3 L.A. Noire
96% matchVery Positive86% of 35,916 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 35.6%, Crime 24.3%, Investigation 9%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark third-person detective game that emphasizes crime scene investigation and interrogation mechanics in a gritty, atmospheric setting.
- #4 Blacksad: Under the Skin
95% matchVery Positive84% of 6,719 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 21.9%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 9.4%, Point & Click 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective narrative that emphasizes choice-based investigation and character-driven storytelling.
- #5 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
94% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 44.2%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Story Rich 16%, Point & Click 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, narrative-driven detective RPG that focuses on internal deduction and complex character interactions rather than traditional action.
- #6 Murdered: Soul Suspect
94% matchVery Positive86% of 17,132 reviews2014
Dev: Airtight GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 44.8%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Third Person 5.6%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective thriller that blends third-person exploration with unique investigation mechanics as you solve your own murder.
- #7 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
93% 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 33.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Choices Matter 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern remake of the classic investigation title that pits the detective against a Lovecraftian cult.
- #8 The Case of the Golden Idol
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 22.1%, Crime 13.1%, Investigation 12.7%, Thriller 12.2%, Mystery 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pure deduction game that challenges you to solve intricate mysteries by observing scenes and connecting clues.
- #9 Return of the Obra Dinn
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 47.7%, Mystery 20.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that forces you to use logic and observation to piece together the fates of a ship's crew.
- #10 Shadows of Doubt
90% matchVery Positive83% of 17,129 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 64.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Adventure 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective simulator that offers unparalleled freedom in how you investigate crimes and track down suspects in a persistent city.
- #11 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
91% 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 41.2%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 8.2%, Crime 8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses on traditional point-and-click style investigation and intricate puzzles.
- #12 The Painscreek Killings
89% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.4%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Thriller 9.1%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-ended investigation game that rewards players for their own note-taking and deductive skills rather than holding their hand.
- #13 Call of Cthulhu®
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,295 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 42.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric investigation game that focuses on psychological horror and uncovering dark secrets through exploration and dialogue.
- #14 Paradise Killer
88% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 22.6%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game with a unique aesthetic that tasks you with gathering evidence to solve a complex murder mystery.
- #15 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
87% 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: Detective 18.7%, Crime 15.8%, Thriller 13.2%, Investigation 9.1%, Point & Click 8%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of the classic mystery that provides modern tools for gathering clues and interrogating suspects.
- #16 Heavy Rain
86% matchVery Positive85% of 27,203 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.2%, Crime 14.5%, Thriller 14%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Story Rich 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic thriller that emphasizes investigation and high-stakes choices that significantly alter the narrative outcome.
- #17 The Council
86% matchVery Positive84% of 5,581 reviews2018
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 35.3%, Choices Matter 17.3%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game that emphasizes social deduction, investigation, and character-driven choices.
- #18 Tangle Tower
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 32.3%, Crime 18.4%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that features unique puzzle-based interrogation and a focus on connecting clues between eccentric characters.
- #19 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
85% 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 39.8%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 11%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery game that uses point-and-click investigation mechanics to solve a series of calculated crimes.
- #20 Observer: System Redux
83% matchVery Positive85% of 2,866 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Investigation 25.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective thriller that uses unique forensic tools to investigate crime scenes and hack into the minds of suspects.
- #21 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
84% 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: Detective 36.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic investigation-focused entry in the series that tasks you with identifying the infamous killer through forensic analysis.
- #22 Lamplight City
82% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 36%, Mystery 16.6%, Point & Click 15.3%, Third Person 10.9%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that allows for multiple ways to solve cases through branching paths and investigation.
- #23 Still Life
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 20.7%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty crime investigation game that features challenging forensic puzzles and a compelling dual-timeline narrative.
- #24 Kathy Rain
81% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 94.8%, Detective 2.1%, Mystery 1.1%, Adventure 0.6%, Story Rich 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective mystery that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in a small town through exploration and logic.
- #25 The Raven Remastered
81% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 43.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 18%, Adventure 16.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that captures the feel of a cat-and-mouse chase with a strong emphasis on narrative.
- #26 Inspector Waffles
79% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Detective 22.5%, Thriller 11.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming detective adventure that features classic investigation mechanics and a lighthearted but engaging mystery.
- #27 Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
80% matchVery Positive82% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 20%, Thriller 15.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective thriller that utilizes unique forensic abilities to investigate crime scenes and track down a serial killer.
- #28 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
78% 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 31.9%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 10%, Story Rich 7%
- #29 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
78% matchVery Positive88% of 896 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 31.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, Mystery 11%
- #30 The Sinking City Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,182 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Detective 33.8%, Thriller 17.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #31 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
79% 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: Detective 44.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 9.4%
- #32 Syberia: The World Before
75% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 12.9%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #33 Mystery of the Malign
73% 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: Mystery 20.6%, Investigation 19.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Crime 10.5%
- #34 The Last Case of John Morley
71% 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 36.4%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, First-Person 7.2%
- #35 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: Detective 43.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 10.1%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
74% matchMixed56% of 326 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
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 28.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 8%
- #37 Scene Investigators
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.6%, Crime 22.7%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #38 Mind Diver
70% matchVery Positive97% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Crime 18.3%, Thriller 14.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%
- #39 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
'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 28.4%, Crime 20%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%
- #40 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
76% 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: Detective 44.7%, Point & Click 19.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #41 The House of Da Vinci
73% 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: Mystery 20.7%, Detective 17.1%, Point & Click 15.1%, Puzzle 12%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #42 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
77% 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: Detective 43.6%, Point & Click 17.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #43 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
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: Mystery 25.8%, Point & Click 21.3%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #44 Syberia 3
74% matchMixed52% of 4,698 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Puzzle 18.3%, Story Rich 17.3%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #45 THIEF'S SHELTER
69% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Geo GamesPub: Restless Corp.
Windows
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 30%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #46 Murder Mystery Machine
73% matchMixed54% of 172 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
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 32.6%, Crime 27.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #47 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
69% 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: Detective 29.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Crime 9.5%, Puzzle 9%
- #48 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
71% matchMixed59% of 271 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 9.9%, Crime 8.1%
- #49 Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 151 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take on a role of a famous scientist drawn into a dangerous game, where the goal is to save the mankind and uncover family secret. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure in the world of experiments, mysteries and espionage!
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Crime 16.8%, Thriller 14.8%, Point & Click 10.5%, Investigation 9.2%
- #50 The House of Da Vinci 3
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #51 Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter. Hidden objects. 探し物
70% 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: Detective 35.2%, Crime 24.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Point & Click 8.6%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #52 Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 398 reviews2023
Dev: Active Fungus Studios
Windows · Linux
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: Crime 28.1%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%, Third Person 5.8%
- #53 Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
68% matchVery Positive91% of 244 reviews2020
Dev: Limited Games
Windows
How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Crime 18.5%, Thriller 13.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 9.2%
- #54 Connection: The Nightmare Within
66% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: Dragon Level
Windows
Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Thriller 20.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Third Person 10%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #55 Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing
66% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Active Fungus Studios
Windows · Linux
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 30.3%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 14%, Choices Matter 9%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #56 Abscission
67% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Beyond Booleans
Windows
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 29.5%, Crime 17.8%, Point & Click 14.4%, Investigation 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #57 Keyword: A Spider's Thread
68% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2021
Dev: City From Naught Inc.
Windows
Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.
Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Crime 16.2%, Thriller 13.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #58 Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
67% matchVery Positive82% of 998 reviews2021
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
Why similar: Thriller 29%, Detective 27.7%, Investigation 21%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Adventure 7.1%
- #59 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
72% 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: Adventure 31.5%, Detective 28.2%, Point & Click 19.5%, Casual 13.8%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #60 Dahlia View
66% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Thriller 19.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Third Person 7.2%
