- #1 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
97% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 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 34.4%, Crime 16.6%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the closest sibling to the seed game, offering the most refined version of the classic deduction board and investigation mechanics.
- #2 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,502 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 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 23.4%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 9.6%, Thriller 9.3%, Mystery 9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world prequel that deepens the investigative mechanics and character-focused storytelling found in the series.
- #3 L.A. Noire
96% matchVery Positive86% of 36,805 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 35.7%, Crime 24%, Investigation 9%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark detective game that mirrors the third-person investigation and interrogation gameplay of the seed title.
- #4 The Case of the Golden Idol
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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 22.4%, Crime 12.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Thriller 12%, Mystery 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game that captures the pure satisfaction of piecing together complex mysteries through observation and logic.
- #5 The Sinking City Remastered
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,586 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 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 30.2%, Thriller 15.5%, Investigation 11%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the third-person investigation and atmospheric mystery elements of the Sherlock series.
- #6 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
94% matchVery Positive82% of 2,952 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 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 33.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining that blends the classic detective formula with Lovecraftian horror elements.
- #7 Paradise Killer
93% matchVery Positive93% of 4,509 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.3 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 22.7%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that encourages thorough investigation and evidence gathering to solve a surreal murder mystery.
- #8 Return of the Obra Dinn
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 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 47.8%, Mystery 20.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deductive reasoning that challenges players to solve a massive mystery using only observation and deduction.
- #9 Blacksad: Under the Skin
91% matchVery Positive83% of 6,950 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 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 22.1%, Crime 19.9%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-style detective adventure that emphasizes investigation, dialogue choices, and a gritty atmosphere.
- #10 Murdered: Soul Suspect
91% matchVery Positive86% of 17,385 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 16.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique supernatural detective premise where you must investigate your own murder using spectral abilities.
- #11 Heavy Rain
90% matchVery Positive86% of 30,842 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 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%, Crime 14.1%, Thriller 13.4%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic thriller that focuses on investigation and high-stakes decision-making, mirroring the dramatic tension of the seed game.
- #12 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
89% matchVery Positive93% of 130,397 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 44.3%, Story Rich 16.1%, Choices Matter 16.1%, Point & Click 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled narrative-driven detective experience where your internal monologue and choices define the investigation.
- #13 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
89% matchVery Positive80% of 3,936 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 40.9%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Crime 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses heavily on traditional point-and-click investigation and complex puzzles.
- #14 Call of Cthulhu®
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,859 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 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 42.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror-detective game that focuses on investigation and uncovering dark secrets in an atmospheric setting.
- #15 The Wolf Among Us
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 40,122 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 38.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Mystery 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich detective noir that excels in character-driven investigation and impactful narrative choices.
- #16 Tangle Tower
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 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 32.5%, Crime 18%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that utilizes clever puzzle-solving and interrogation mechanics to uncover the truth.
- #17 Shadows of Doubt
85% matchVery Positive82% of 17,722 reviews2024
Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.7 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 64.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, First-Person 8.1%, Adventure 5.7%, Atmospheric 5%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective simulator that offers total freedom in how you investigate crimes in a sprawling city.
- #18 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,263 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 23.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Thriller 13.4%, Point & Click 8.8%, Mystery 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation that emphasizes classic detective tropes, investigation, and logical deduction.
- #19 Scene Investigators
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,027 reviews2023
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Crime 22.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore deduction game that strips away hand-holding to focus purely on analyzing crime scenes.
- #20 Detroit: Become Human
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,419 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 41.3%, Story Rich 31.6%, Third Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic experience that features dedicated investigation sequences where players must reconstruct crime scenes.
- #21 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,370 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.2 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 14.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic series entry that focuses on the gritty, historical investigation of one of history's most famous mysteries.
- #22 The Council
83% matchVery Positive84% of 5,709 reviews2018
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.2 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 35.4%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative RPG that emphasizes investigation, social deduction, and character interaction to solve a grand mystery.
- #23 Observer: System Redux
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,998 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 36.8%, Investigation 25.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective thriller that involves hacking into minds to piece together clues in a dark, atmospheric world.
- #24 The Raven Remastered
82% matchVery Positive81% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 42.8%, Point & Click 20%, Mystery 17.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the spirit of a traditional whodunit mystery.
- #25 Lamplight City
81% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 35.9%, Mystery 16.4%, Point & Click 15.3%, Third Person 11%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that allows you to solve cases in multiple ways without a traditional game-over state.
- #26 Firewatch
78% matchVery Positive91% of 99,247 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Mystery 24.9%, Story Rich 19.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Thriller 12.3%, Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it captures the feeling of investigating a mysterious environment through observation and radio communication.
- #27 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
79% matchVery Positive89% of 2,826 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 27.5%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels at weaving historical mystery with traditional puzzle-solving.
- #28 Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
80% matchVery Positive82% of 818 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 24.5%, Crime 19.8%, Thriller 15.2%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective game featuring a protagonist with supernatural abilities to see the past of objects.
- #29 Kathy Rain
79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 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 0.7%, Story Rich 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective story that focuses on investigation, dialogue, and uncovering the secrets of a small town.
- #30 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
77% matchVery Positive89% of 946 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 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 16.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Mystery 11%
- #31 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
77% matchVery Positive81% of 3,072 reviews2016
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 22.2%, Crime 16.7%, Point & Click 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Third Person 8.4%
- #32 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,423 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #33 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 774 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 43.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.3%
- #34 Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker
72% matchVery Positive92% of 264 reviews2026
Dev: Gamercury
Windows
Every character remembers, watches, tests, and may deceive you like a living person. They have emotions, voices, expressions, and buried secrets. Break them with words or evidence — or realize too late that you were only a pawn in their game. A detective game built around truly lifelike NPCs.
Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 18.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, First-Person 6.9%
- #35 Syberia: The World Before
74% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Point & Click 11.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #36 Mystery of the Malign
72% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 20.5%, Investigation 19.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, Crime 10.4%
- #37 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 903 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 43.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 10.1%
- #38 The House of Da Vinci
73% matchVery Positive86% of 7,290 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.5%, Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 15%, Puzzle 12.3%, Investigation 7.6%
- #39 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
'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 28.5%, Crime 19.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 9.1%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
73% matchMixed56% of 344 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 13.8%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #41 The Last Case of John Morley
70% matchVery Positive82% of 329 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 36.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 7.1%
- #42 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
71% matchMixed70% of 133 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 25.6%, Point & Click 21.3%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #43 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
76% matchMostly Negative28% of 540 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.4 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 43.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 7%
- #44 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
74% matchMixed59% of 805 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 44.1%, Point & Click 19.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #45 Dahlia View
71% matchVery Positive84% of 373 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.7 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 20.1%, Crime 15.3%, Thriller 12.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 8.8%
- #46 Syberia 3
73% matchMixed51% of 4,789 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 10.1 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 22.4%, Puzzle 18.6%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #47 Mind Diver
68% matchVery Positive95% of 370 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 21.4%, Crime 18%, Thriller 14.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%
- #48 Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
70% matchVery Positive92% of 7,579 reviews2017
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.6%, Choices Matter 24.8%, Story Rich 20.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #49 Unheard - Voices of Crime
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,881 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 21.4%, Crime 20%, Thriller 15.9%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.8%
- #50 THIEF'S SHELTER
68% matchVery Positive95% of 61 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 7.8%
- #51 The Painscreek Killings
70% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 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 28.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Thriller 8.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #52 Murder Mystery Machine
71% matchMixed55% of 179 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 32.9%, Crime 27.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #53 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
67% matchMixed67% of 302 reviews2025
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 30%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Crime 9.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
69% matchMixed54% of 1,140 reviews2019
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.
Windows · Mac
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 13%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%
- #55 Strange Brigade
67% matchVery Positive84% of 11,300 reviews2018
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!
Why similar: Third Person 30%, Adventure 19.7%, Multiplayer 19%, Action 13.2%, Puzzle 13%
- #56 Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter. Hidden objects. 探し物
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.9 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 35.3%, Crime 24.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Point & Click 8.7%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #57 Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,052 reviews2021
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 28.7%, Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21%, Adventure 7.3%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #58 The Room 4: Old Sins
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 18,313 reviews2021
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Mystery 26.9%, Puzzle 25.4%, Point & Click 18.4%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%
- #59 Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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 23.4%, Crime 16.7%, Thriller 14.6%, Point & Click 10.6%, Investigation 9.3%
- #60 Erica
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,757 reviews2021
Dev: Flavourworks
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Erica is a live-action, FMV thriller that puts you directly at the heart of the mystery. Your choices, your consequences.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 14.8%, Thriller 14.1%, Point & Click 10.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%