- #1 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
97% matchVery Positive88% of 915 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 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: Hidden Object 30.4%, Adventure 27.4%, Casual 20.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Detective 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the closest match, offering a direct Sherlockian hidden-object adventure experience with similar puzzle mechanics.
- #2 Alicia Griffith – Lakeside Murder
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: AgrostemmaPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder
Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Casual 22.6%, Detective 18.5%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Point & Click 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective-themed hidden-object game that mirrors the investigative focus of the Persian Carpet mystery.
- #3 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,793 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Point & Click 17%, Casual 11.7%, Detective 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A premier hidden-object adventure that features a compelling detective narrative and high-quality investigation sequences.
- #4 Mountain Crime: Requital
95% matchVery Positive87% of 439 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar StargazePub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.9%, Adventure 27.8%, Casual 24.2%, Point & Click 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a strong detective narrative paired with the classic hidden-object mechanics you enjoy.
- #5 Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,700 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.
Why similar: Hidden Object 47.3%, Point & Click 20.4%, Casual 14.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that excels at combining intricate hidden-object scenes with classic point-and-click exploration.
- #6 Mystery of Neuschwanstein
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Chimera EntertainmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the exciting visual adventure Mystery of Neuschwanstein, you will find all of the ingredients needed for a thrilling mystery adventure: a world famous castle, the mysterious, unexplained death of a fairy-tale king, and plenty of anonymous clues pointing to a whole web of dark conspiracies!
Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Casual 32.4%, Hidden Object 24.3%
Why You'll Like It: A well-crafted mystery adventure that emphasizes exploration and finding clues within detailed environments.
- #7 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
93% matchMixed59% of 789 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 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: Adventure 52.8%, Point & Click 24.4%, Detective 19.4%, Puzzle 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An earlier Sherlock Holmes title that leans into the classic point-and-click investigation style.
- #8 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
91% matchVery Positive81% of 3,031 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: Hidden Object 38%, Point & Click 23.1%, Detective 19%, Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the deductive process and crime scene investigation, perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes.
- #9 Detective Grimoire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Detective 32.2%, Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click mystery that emphasizes interviewing suspects and piecing together clues.
- #10 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
92% matchMostly Negative28% of 533 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 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: Adventure 52%, Point & Click 23.5%, Detective 20.8%, Puzzle 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational Sherlock Holmes adventure that focuses on solving puzzles within enclosed, mysterious environments.
- #11 Lost Civilization
91% matchMixed53% of 133 reviews2014
Dev: Icarus GamesPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Race to unearth the mystery of a forgotten civilization and rescue your kidnapped fiancé in this atmospheric adventure, suitable for beginners and diehards alike, which features a haunting blend of puzzle-solving and investigation.
Why similar: Adventure 31.6%, Hidden Object 31.1%, Casual 22.9%, Point & Click 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hidden-object adventure that balances exploration with challenging puzzle-solving.
- #12 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,392 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.4%, Point & Click 22.6%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a modern take on the classic detective mystery, focusing on dialogue and evidence collection.
- #13 Them - The Summoning
89% matchMostly Negative31% of 65 reviews2014
Dev: GamaticPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
When a longtime friend contacts you to visit him with the utmost urgency, you arrive to find a troubled man haunted by visions of his recently deceased wife. When he suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, you become the main suspect in two inexplicable deaths.
Why similar: Hidden Object 53.3%, Casual 46.7%
Why You'll Like It: A suspenseful hidden-object game that relies on careful observation and environmental interaction.
- #14 The Raven Remastered
87% matchVery Positive81% of 395 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: Adventure 52.6%, Point & Click 27%, Detective 20.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated detective mystery that captures the classic feel of a point-and-click investigation.
- #15 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,193 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 16.1 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: Hidden Object 33.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Point & Click 20.9%, Detective 17.7%, Puzzle 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of a classic mystery that requires careful observation and logical deduction.
- #16 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
86% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Adventure 39.7%, Detective 30.7%, Point & Click 23.6%, Puzzle 6%
Why You'll Like It: A more complex detective game that still retains the core investigative spirit of the Sherlock Holmes series.
- #17 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.4%, Point & Click 19.6%, Casual 18.4%, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward hidden-object game that provides a classic detective-themed experience.
- #18 Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident
86% matchMixed57% of 83 reviews2015
Dev: phime studio LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Use your detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Hidden Object 32.6%, Adventure 26.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hidden-object adventure that incorporates cinematic elements into its mystery-solving gameplay.
- #19 The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure
80% matchVery Positive97% of 462 reviews2025
Dev: The Wonder Room
Windows · Linux
Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 34.9%, Point & Click 34.7%, Detective 30.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted point-and-click adventure that captures the spirit of Sherlock Holmes in a smaller, focused package.
- #20 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Adventure 31.6%, Detective 28.2%, Point & Click 19.5%, Casual 13.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines detective work with interactive sequences, suitable for fans looking for a more modern Sherlock experience.
- #21 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 755 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Adventure 51.4%, Detective 23.9%, Point & Click 20.6%, Puzzle 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Sherlock adventure that focuses on high-stakes investigation and puzzle-solving.
- #22 SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders
83% matchVery Positive81% of 321 reviews2010
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Your husband Richard lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms of Old Japan, and the police are of no help. Step into history and uncover the truth when no one else will. Find devilishly hidden clues, explore exotic locales, and bring the killer to justice!
Why similar: Hidden Object 54%, Casual 33.7%, Adventure 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused hidden-object game with a strong narrative and classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #23 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
82% matchVery Positive81% of 1,336 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Adventure 54.5%, Detective 22%, Point & Click 20.6%, Puzzle 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric detective adventure that challenges players to solve a series of grisly crimes.
- #24 Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter. Hidden objects. 探し物
81% 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: Adventure 26.3%, Hidden Object 24.8%, Casual 22.9%, Detective 13.5%, Point & Click 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual detective game that focuses on the hidden-object mechanics found in the seed title.
- #25 Mystery Manor: hidden objects
79% matchMixed42% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Game Insight UAB
Windows
A mysterious adventure at the old manor begins. Become a detective and solve the vanishing of the elusive Mister X. Uncover the secrets of the manor and its inhabitants. Find hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles and explore all the corners of the estate.
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.7%, Casual 22.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Detective 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual hidden-object game that provides a steady stream of mystery-themed puzzles.
- #26 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,330 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.6 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 52.6%, Adventure 42%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #27 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,770 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 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 59.5%, Adventure 40.5%
- #28 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
78% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 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 42.5%, Adventure 36.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #29 Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 130 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Down by the deep and muddy Mississippi, something’s not right. A ghostly riverboat brings to light a new conspiracy for players to unravel in this all-new Midnight Mystery. Mark Twain’s ghost has come to you seeking help from an evil that has been stalking him in the afterlife.
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.8%, Adventure 34.7%, Casual 26.5%
Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the Midnight Mysteries series that maintains the high-quality hidden-object gameplay.
- #30 Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
76% matchMixed70% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Hidden Object 36%, Detective 19.5%, Casual 19%, Adventure 19%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #31 The Room 4: Old Sins
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 17,944 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: Point & Click 28.5%, Hidden Object 28.3%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Casual 1.9%
- #32 The House of Da Vinci
76% matchVery Positive87% of 7,021 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: Hidden Object 39.4%, Point & Click 21%, Adventure 18.6%, Detective 8.5%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #33 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier
79% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Inspector Smythe from Scotland Yard has informed Watson and me of the murder of General Armstead, a Tontine ticket holder. Something about this case intrigues me. Perhaps it ís that the General was about to publish a scintillating addendum to his infamous book on treasure.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: An FMV-based detective game that offers a unique, narrative-driven approach to solving mysteries.
- #34 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 660 reviews2026
Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Hidden Object 22.1%, Point & Click 21.8%, Detective 20.6%, Puzzle 6%
- #35 SherloCAT Holmes Nonogram
74% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: LUDO Thinking
Windows · Linux
Sherlock Holmes has disappeared without a trace. Who can find the master of investigation? With the charming detective cat, SherloCat, tackle various nonograms. Prepare for a journey full of challenges, where each solution can bring you closer to the final answer.
Why similar: Casual 60.6%, Detective 20.8%, Puzzle 18.7%
- #36 Midnight Mysteries
77% matchMixed69% of 174 reviews2009
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again.
Why similar: Hidden Object 42.2%, Adventure 31.4%, Casual 23.4%, Puzzle 3%
- #37 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
73% matchVery Positive88% of 842 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.6%, Point & Click 23.4%, Adventure 21.3%, Detective 18.5%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #38 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 247 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.
Why similar: Adventure 61.2%, Point & Click 22%, Detective 16.7%
- #39 Around the World in 80 days: Hidden Objects
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 195 reviews2017
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A bold wager sends you across continents while Detective Fix closes in. Guide Fogg and Passepartout through a hidden object mystery, search scenes by list or silhouette, spot differences, match pairs, and solve logic puzzles before time runs out.
Why similar: Hidden Object 34.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Point & Click 19.4%, Casual 14.5%, Detective 6.1%
- #40 Detective Dotson
70% matchVery Positive85% of 157 reviews2025
Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Adventure 27.2%, Casual 22.6%, Hidden Object 19.2%
- #41 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 888 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Adventure 52.6%, Detective 24.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 2.8%
- #42 The Case of the Golden Idol
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,351 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 34.8%, Point & Click 32%, Adventure 23.9%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #43 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
66% matchVery Positive98% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Point & Click 34.4%, Detective 18.6%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #44 Turlock Holmes
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 937 reviews2024
Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Point & Click 22.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Casual 16.4%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #45 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
71% matchVery Positive90% of 292 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.8%, Adventure 28%, Casual 22.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Puzzle 2.7%
- #46 Murder Is Game Over
69% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Hidden Object 39.5%, Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 17.7%, Casual 13.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #47 Hold Me Still
67% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Zeroshade123
Windows
"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.
Why similar: Casual 25.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Hidden Object 22.1%, Point & Click 21.4%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #48 Detective Jackie - Mystic Case
69% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Why similar: Adventure 54.5%, Casual 45.5%
- #49 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
66% matchVery Positive81% of 209 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.3%, Point & Click 20.2%, Adventure 19.6%, Detective 13.1%, Casual 9.4%
- #50 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse
71% matchMixed69% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The London Times started it all – calling the murders the work of an ancient Egyptian curse. I accused the tabloid of capitalizing on the superstitions of the populace. Yet, three men were dead, with the wrappings of a 4000-year old mummy binding their fates together.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #51 Untold Mystery: Angel’s Cry
72% matchMixed54% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth! Enter a remote Alpine monastery and uncover the truth in a story-rich hidden object adventure. You are about to investigate the disappearance of a monk as well as the curious case of a weeping statue.
Why similar: Hidden Object 29.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Point & Click 19.5%, Casual 13.4%, Detective 11%
- #52 Art of Murder - Hunt for the Puppeteer
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer?
Why similar: Adventure 61.4%, Point & Click 24.2%, Detective 14.3%
- #53 Art of Murder - The Secret Files
73% matchVery Negative14% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
While working in Mexico and aiding in the fight against the Mexican drug cartels, DEA Specialist Professor J. Brenner was kidnapped by the cartel after an undercover Special Agent was murdered. Help Nicole Bonnet to uncover the clues and solve the case behind the terrible murder and kidnapping.
Why similar: Adventure 61.1%, Hidden Object 38.9%
- #54 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
63% matchVery Positive97% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Juice Games
Windows · Mac
Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Detective 26.2%, Adventure 23.6%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #55 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
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: Hidden Object 29.8%, Point & Click 18.6%, Adventure 17.5%, Casual 14.7%, Detective 14.4%
- #56 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 505 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.5%, Adventure 20.2%, Casual 17.8%, Point & Click 14.1%, Detective 6.9%
- #57 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
62% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Nobody Crown
Windows
There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
Why similar: Detective 50.9%, Casual 34.1%, Puzzle 15.1%
- #58 Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
70% matchMixed66% of 155 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak snow storm, and his ghost has come to you, asking for help. There’s more to this case than first appears, and only you can help free his spirit. Why was it snowing in May?
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.4%, Adventure 33.6%, Casual 25%
- #59 A Case of Fraud
61% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Point & Click 32.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Puzzle 9.3%