
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
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A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
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.

Neon Hearts City
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
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 20.5%, Detective 18.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%, Puzzle 6.8%
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 23.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Point & Click 18.3%, Old School 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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 27.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 8.3%
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 27.3%, Investigation 22.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Logic 8.4%
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 13%, Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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: Detective 23.9%, Investigation 20.1%, Point & Click 18%, Mystery 12.2%, Logic 11.3%
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 25.2%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 7.6%
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 7.2%
"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: Point & Click 34.9%, Puzzle 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Casual 8.1%
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 28.4%, Point & Click 23.2%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 7.2%, Story Rich 6%
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%
Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Old School 11.3%, Retro 11.3%, Mystery 10.3%
A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.
Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
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 26.9%, Point & Click 18.6%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.5%
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 15.4%, Logic 9.8%, Puzzle 8.9%
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 22.5%, Investigation 18.6%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 8.4%, Old School 7.7%
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Old School 12.1%, Detective 10%
It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Investigation 11.8%, Puzzle 7.9%
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.6%, Retro 8.2%
Follow an enterprising journalist who smells murderous intent behind what everyone assumes was a suicide.
Why similar: Adventure 61.9%, Casual 32%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illegal goods. Play as a Courier who—after hours—has to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. Visit various locations, collect clues, navigate branching dialogue options, and hurry as time is not on your side.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 22.9%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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 29.3%, Point & Click 20.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Retro 8.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 15.1%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 10.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
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 29.4%, Investigation 18.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Puzzle 8.7%
You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 17.8%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
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 23.8%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 6.5%
An unfamiliar room. Vague memories. Explore Luna's room through the objects inside it in this intimate narrative experience about loss, told as a classic-style graphic adventure.
Why similar: Investigation 27.1%, Point & Click 23.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Old School 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Point & Click 20.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Mystery 9.2%
Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 20.4%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 9.7%, Retro 6.2%
A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 18.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 7.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%
An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secrets they left behind.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Mystery 24.8%, Puzzle 16.5%, Story Rich 13.7%, Adventure 7.7%
Dive into a world of mystery and wonder in Shattered Dimension. As an unexpected investigator, you're plunged into a labyrinthine plot filled with enigmatic puzzles and intriguing characters.Uncover hidden truths by engaging in conversations and following the intricate web of relationships.
Why similar: Investigation 48%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Casual 9.1%
Stellar Mess is a 2D point&click adventure game, set somewhere in Argentinean Patagonia. The game is inspired by early classic EGA games of the genre.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 9.6%
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
Faefever tells the story of a troubled journalist trying to uncover the mystery of a missing brother and sister in the small town of Glenroch, where not all things are as they seem.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 21.8%, Casual 11.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 8.7%
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 24.7%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 5.5%
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 38.6%, Detective 27.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 7.2%
A mystery visual novel taking place aboard the underwater train Marine Express. Follow student Ranko Togawa on her quest to find the culprit on the murder of an accompanying teacher... with lots of surprises along the way!
Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 17.6%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 13.7%, Logic 8.7%, Mystery 6.9%
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 32.9%, Point & Click 19.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Investigation 26.6%, Point & Click 18.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 6.7%
Meridian 157: Prologue is the first in a series of point-and-click puzzle adventure games. Play as David Zander, a meteorologist who is investigating a mysterious weather signal on a remote island south of Alaska. Venture toward the remote island to discover the mystery behind the 157th meridian!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Detective 14.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 12.2%
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Investigation 29.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 12.4%, Adventure 5%
NEWSPAPER EDITING ADVENTURE. "In 1996, a congressman was murdered...The prime suspect is a congressman's aide. As the suspicious article was published the story begins" Play the role of editor-in-chief of a newspaper. You become the editor of a newspaper and write a front-page article every day.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%
In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 23.2%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 5.8%
Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Point & Click 23.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Detective 22%, Point & Click 21.4%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%
Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow".
Why similar: Puzzle 48.7%, Adventure 33.5%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
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: Detective 28.9%, Point & Click 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 7.7%
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job!
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 18.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 15.4%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 6.4%
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 21%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 9.9%, Logic 7.7%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Detective 20.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
We will step into the shoes of a young druid who will be called upon by her tribe to undertake an important mission. After some events in her village, she will have to leave behind the safety of the forest and venture into a world full of dangers. The fate of the grove will be in her hands.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.8%, Investigation 15.6%, Detective 13%, Old School 7.7%, Retro 7.5%
Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.
Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
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 34.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 7.5%