Games Like Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

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 55.2%, Adventure 17.9%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the classic investigation formula with a sophisticated deduction board that allows you to connect clues to form your own conclusions.

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 44.2%, Point & Click 22.1%, Adventure 21.4%, Mystery 6.8%, Puzzle 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the classic point-and-click roots of the series while introducing more complex environmental puzzles and a darker, more cinematic narrative.

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Adventure 33.2%, Point & Click 21.8%, Mystery 6.4%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the atmosphere of the older Frogwares titles while tasking you with tracking down one of history's most infamous serial killers.

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 38.1%, Adventure 30.6%, Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 5.9%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct predecessor in style, this game offers the same blend of historical setting and challenging logic puzzles that defined the early series.

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 32.5%, Adventure 31.4%, Point & Click 27.9%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a classic point-and-click mystery that channels the spirit of Agatha Christie with its elegant 1960s setting and clever detective work.

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 40.2%, Point & Click 31.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on investigation and deduction, requiring you to observe crime scenes and interrogate suspects to identify a serial killer.

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 37.6%, Point & Click 28.8%, Adventure 17.1%, Mystery 8.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern adaptation provides a faithful and immersive experience of one of the greatest detective stories ever written.

Walter Jones, a billionaire had planned on opening up a resort for the rich and famous, but was killed before his dream could be achieved. It's up to Detective Jack Norm to crack the case by interviewing the people on Sinking Island to get valuable clues. A game from Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Adventure 34.4%, Point & Click 32.1%, Detective 25.9%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the mind behind Syberia, this game is a pure detective mystery that emphasizes time-sensitive investigations and evidence management.

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 63.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more open-world, it retains the core investigative mechanics of the series, allowing for a more modern take on the detective experience.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Detective 26.2%, Adventure 23.3%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This gritty detective thriller features a compelling dual-timeline narrative that requires careful observation and forensic puzzle-solving.

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 66.6%, Adventure 17%, Mystery 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title successfully merges the classic detective formula with Lovecraftian horror, creating a unique and unsettling investigative experience.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.9%, Adventure 39.4%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric mystery adventure blends supernatural elements with traditional point-and-click investigation and clever magic-themed puzzles.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Adventure 26.1%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This deep narrative mystery focuses on research and deduction, making it a perfect match for fans of investigative storytelling.

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: Detective 42%, Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 10%, Puzzle 8.2%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a charming and accessible take on the detective genre, focusing on deduction and character interaction.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Adventure 41.3%, Point & Click 32.5%, Detective 19.4%, Mystery 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic mystery that excels at building tension through exploration and the piecing together of a dark family history.

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 33.4%, Adventure 31.2%, Point & Click 24.4%, Mystery 4.9%, Puzzle 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: As one of the earliest entries in the series, it provides a nostalgic look at the origins of the Frogwares detective style.

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Adventure 28.3%, Detective 24.8%, Mystery 4.5%, Puzzle 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that focuses on a mystery involving a deceased author and hidden secrets, perfect for fans of puzzle-heavy narratives.

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 42.5%, Detective 31%, Point & Click 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural-focused detective game that emphasizes forensic evidence gathering and crime scene analysis.

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 37.1%, Point & Click 30.9%, Adventure 16.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click detective game that utilizes unique psychic abilities to help solve complex murder cases.

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Point & Click 34.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Puzzle 2.2%, Retro 2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game that uses a unique visual style to present a grounded and challenging investigation.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.5%, Detective 26.6%, Adventure 26.3%, Mystery 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This hardboiled detective adventure captures the classic noir aesthetic while challenging players with intricate investigation mechanics.

A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Adventure 32.5%, Detective 31.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky but mechanically sound detective game that pays homage to the classic point-and-click era.

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: Detective 39.6%, Point & Click 29.3%, Adventure 17%, Mystery 8.3%, Retro 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the historical and investigative aspects of the Sherlock Holmes universe with a focus on classic puzzle-solving.

Enroll in a School Plagued by Suspicions and Lies!

Why similar: Detective 54.6%, Point & Click 35.4%, Puzzle 10%

Why You'll Like It: The Nancy Drew series is a gold standard for point-and-click mystery games, offering consistent puzzle-heavy gameplay and investigative depth.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Adventure 39.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Mystery 7%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on crime, its masterful use of point-and-click mechanics and environmental storytelling makes it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Thou shalt not kill!

Why similar: Adventure 58%, Point & Click 42%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a medieval monastery, this game provides a historical mystery that relies on traditional point-and-click investigation techniques.

Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder

Why similar: Detective 47.9%, Adventure 28.3%, Point & Click 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward mystery game that focuses on the core elements of searching for clues and solving puzzles in a contained environment.

The remote hotel stands atop an ominous snow-peaked mountain, and death permeates every inch of the place. A crime has been committed here obviously, and the remote nature of the retreat means that the culprit is still roaming the halls. Which of the guests is capable of this? Whose past hides sinister truths and who has the most to gain?

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 48.4%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric mystery game excels at creating a sense of isolation and intrigue, forcing the player to solve a crime in a snowbound hotel.

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: Point & Click 32.2%, Detective 26.8%, Adventure 22%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 5.7%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 44.3%, Point & Click 19.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 7.1%

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Why similar: Adventure 36.1%, Detective 26.6%, Point & Click 23.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 5.2%

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

Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Point & Click 30.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 45.1%, Point & Click 23.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 8.4%

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

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

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 27%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 5.7%

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

Why similar: Adventure 52.8%, Point & Click 24.4%, Detective 19.4%, Puzzle 3.4%

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 43.5%, Point & Click 25.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 7.3%

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Detective 21.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 10.8%

An unassuming woman has been charged with the death of a scoundrel, a fortune-squandering bounder. She was found over the body, pistol in hand but there are other avenues in this case that even the Yard refuses to set foot upon. I have the feeling that there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

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: Detective 37.6%, Point & Click 25.8%, Adventure 20.2%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 6.9%

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late.

Why similar: Detective 40%, Adventure 24.4%, Point & Click 22.7%, Mystery 12.9%

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: Adventure 86%, Puzzle 14%

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 38.1%, Point & Click 29.5%, Adventure 16%, Mystery 10%, Retro 6.4%

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 52.8%, Adventure 24.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 10.1%

🔍 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: Detective 41.5%, Point & Click 34.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 6.6%, Mystery 5.9%

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%

In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Detective 41.8%, Mystery 14.7%

Murder Mystery Adventure tells the suspenseful story of a chilling murder committed in a mysterious mansion upon the hillside at the outskirts of town. Only you can solve the crime. Only you have the wits to solve challenging puzzles to unveil critical clues.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Corporate collapse, financial crisis, a ransomware plague... and you have become trapped! The crumbling head office of J.R Holder & Sons will ensnare you in a mystery. Interact and navigate between rich, detailed 360° panoramas, while using items to uncover the story in Ellingby House.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 32.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 9.5%

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Point & Click 39.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 5.8%

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 39.7%, Puzzle 21.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Mystery 18.4%

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: Point & Click 31.9%, Detective 31.7%, Adventure 17.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 8.3%

Hotel Sowls is an eerie mystery adventure. You are a pharmacist who, after a long and grueling journey, finally acquires a rare and enigmatic stone; only to have it stolen overnight at Hotel Sowls. Can you recover the stone and uncover the secrets hidden within this strange and unsettling hotel?

Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Point & Click 25.5%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 5.4%

On a cold November night in a desolate estate deep in the mountains an innocent life has prematurely perished and its up to the player to find out who did it.

Why similar: Adventure 51.3%, Detective 48.7%

A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.

Why similar: Adventure 77.5%, Mystery 22.5%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Adventure 46.3%, Point & Click 41.2%, Mystery 12.5%

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Adventure 28.3%, Detective 12.7%, Puzzle 5.2%, Retro 4.1%

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 70.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Point & Click 8.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Adventure 27.3%, Detective 21.9%, Mystery 6.6%, Puzzle 2.6%

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 45.1%, Point & Click 26.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 7.4%