Games Like Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

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 16.8%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the series, this title offers the most refined deduction and investigation mechanics in the franchise.

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 17%, Investigation 9.7%, Thriller 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world prequel modernizes the detective formula with more freedom and deeper character exploration.

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 22.3%, Crime 13%, Investigation 12.8%, Thriller 12.1%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional detective game that focuses entirely on pure deduction and piecing together complex narrative puzzles.

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 24.2%, Investigation 9%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive detective simulator that excels at crime scene investigation and interrogating suspects in a noir setting.

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 20.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 9.3%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty noir atmosphere combined with investigative mechanics and branching narrative choices.

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 11.5%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique supernatural detective game where you must solve your own murder using investigative skills.

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 11.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world investigation with a Lovecraftian atmosphere, sharing the same developer DNA as the Sherlock series.

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 42.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric investigation game that emphasizes psychological horror and detective work.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 47.8%, Mystery 20.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of investigative logic that tasks you with deducing the fates of crew members through careful observation.

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 21.7%, Crime 14.2%, Thriller 13.5%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic thriller that features intense investigation sequences and multiple branching paths based on player choices.

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 16.9%, Point & Click 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery-solving adventure that mirrors the investigative structure of the Sherlock Holmes games.

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%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Story Rich 16%, Point & Click 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in narrative-driven detective work and psychological investigation.

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 17.1%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that focuses on social deduction and investigative dialogue choices.

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%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Story Rich 9%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern remake that blends classic detective work with Lovecraftian horror elements.

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%, Crime 8.3%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that provides a darker, more personal narrative for the detective.

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 18.2%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective game that relies on interviewing suspects and linking clues to solve a central mystery.

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 24.9%, Crime 22.5%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore deduction game that strips away hand-holding to focus entirely on observation and logic.

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 13.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that encourages non-linear deduction and gathering evidence at your own pace.

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

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the methodical gathering of evidence and deduction typical of classic detective fiction.

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 11.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that excels at puzzle-solving and environmental storytelling.

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 13.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic investigative title that pits the detective against one of history's most notorious criminals.

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 41.6%, Story Rich 31.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features sophisticated investigation segments where players must reconstruct crime scenes to progress.

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 20.6%, Detective 17.3%, Point & Click 15%, Puzzle 12.2%, Investigation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy game that rewards players for their attention to detail and mechanical investigation.

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 25.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective thriller that involves hacking into minds to uncover clues and solve mysteries.

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 16%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in a long-running detective series that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration.

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 27.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses an isometric view to facilitate evidence linking and case-building in a modern detective setting.

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 16.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: An early classic that focuses on atmospheric puzzle-solving within a confined, mysterious environment.

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 22.5%, Thriller 14.6%, Investigation 10.8%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 9%

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 42.2%, Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that captures the feel of a traditional detective novel.

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

Why similar: Mystery 20.5%, Investigation 20%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Crime 10.5%

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 44.3%, Point & Click 19.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional detective adventure that highlights the importance of gathering evidence through dialogue and observation.

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 17.9%, Point & Click 15.7%, Puzzle 14%, Mystery 10.9%

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 18.2%, Thriller 14.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 10.2%

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%, Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.3%

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 15.2%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.6%, First-Person 7.1%

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: Mystery 25.7%, Point & Click 21.3%, Puzzle 15.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

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 43.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 10.1%

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 15.5%, Thriller 12.7%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 8.8%

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 11.7%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 7.7%

'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 28.5%, Crime 19.9%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 9%

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 21.2%, Crime 20.3%, Thriller 15.9%, Mystery 10%, Investigation 9.8%

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 18.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 9.8%

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 13.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Crime 9.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

Erica is a live-action, FMV thriller that puts you directly at the heart of the mystery. Your choices, your consequences.

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Crime 14.9%, Thriller 14.1%, Point & Click 10.9%, Choices Matter 8.7%

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 14.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Investigation 9.3%

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 35.3%, Crime 24.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Point & Click 8.6%, Puzzle 7.6%

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 26.8%, Puzzle 25.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%

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 23%, Crime 18.5%, Thriller 13.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 9.3%

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 27.2%, Crime 16.1%, Thriller 13.5%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 7.8%

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 28.6%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Thriller 8.9%, Story Rich 7.2%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Crime 25.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Detective 28.1%, Point & Click 19.5%, Casual 13.7%, Puzzle 7.1%

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 30.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 14%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 20.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Third Person 10.1%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 29.6%, Crime 17.7%, Point & Click 14.4%, Investigation 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.2%

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 28.4%, Choices Matter 25.2%, Story Rich 20.3%, Adventure 12%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 25.1%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 9.8%

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 28.8%, Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Blackthorne's Manor is a first-person mystery thriller, where logic, puzzles, and the supernatural collide. Search for your missing friend, uncover the secrets of Blackthorne Manor, and escape before the house claims you too.

Why similar: Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Thriller 20%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 8.3%