- #1 The Roottrees are Dead
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,801 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #2 I'M YOUR HOST
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Calligram Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.
Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 23.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 7%
- #3 The Detective's Apprentice
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Investigation 21.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 12%, Logic 9.2%
- #4 The Murder of Ava Monroe
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Noir 10.1%, Point & Click 8.4%
- #5 Deep Focus
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vitamins
Windows
Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 22.8%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #6 Green Mist over Portland
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bushmonkey GamesPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.
Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 9.5%, Noir 9.2%
- #7 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
Windows
Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 22.3%, Logic 10.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.4%
- #8 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
92% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
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.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Logic 8.7%
- #9 密市大亨
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Dream Clockwork
Windows
Welcome to the brand new world of Mississauga Tycoon. Various styles of Mississauga, including horror, suspense, thriller, science fiction, and aesthetics, are waiting for you to explore. Can you escape perfectly and find out the truth? Become an escape master and create a perfect escape myth?
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 13.9%, Logic 12.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Immersive Sim 8.3%
- #10 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
Windows
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Noir 15.4%, Logic 9.2%, Point & Click 7.4%
- #11 Spyeye
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crumple StudiosPub: IndieGO Publishing
Windows
The ideal corporate city has fallen after a global data breach. The terrible secrets of its citizens became known to everyone. Lives were ruined. You must return peace to this city: make the criminals answer for their actions and, perhaps, find out the cause of the global failure.
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Immersive Sim 9.6%, Logic 9.4%
- #12 Death at Sycamore Hall
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 22.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Logic 12.6%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #13 Detective Hindsight
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 9.4%, Logic 8.8%
- #14 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Fort Games
Windows
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Logic 7.6%
- #15 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fractal Pop Games
Windows
The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 17.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Logic 9.9%
- #16 A Case of Fraud
86% matchVery Positive98% of 419 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 27.2%, Investigation 20.7%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Logic 10.9%
- #17 Happy Nuclear
86% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Hi-Develop
Windows
Happy Nuclear is an evidence-based investigation game where players act as detectives to prevent a disaster. They analyze interconnected case information on an investigation board, primarily using old CCTV and access logs. Cases link together at the end, and each replay introduces changes.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 19.6%, Point & Click 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Logic 9.2%
- #18 The Ratline
84% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Noir 10%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #19 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
Windows · Mac
A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 22.8%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 12.9%, Logic 10.2%
- #20 Grimtrace
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoodaThunk Games
Windows
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Investigation 20.3%, Noir 15.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #21 Cross Country Case
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 19.7%, Noir 15.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 8%
- #22 The Missing Threads
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #23 Paper Perjury
81% matchVery Positive89% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Cat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.7%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 11.2%, Logic 9.7%
- #24 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,666 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.8%, Investigation 21.6%, Noir 14.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.7%
- #25 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 18.4%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Logic 12.3%
- #26 Wrongly Accused
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #27 FoldLoop
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keyhole Studio
Windows
FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Logic 12.2%, Point & Click 9.8%
- #28 LumineNight
79% matchVery Positive89% of 525 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
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 26.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Noir 11.8%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.9%
- #29 Murders on the Yangtze River
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,722 reviews2024
Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Logic 9.9%
- #30 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Logic 11.5%, Point & Click 10%
- #31 Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 13.8%, Noir 13.1%, Point & Click 12%, Logic 10.2%
- #32 Echoes of Ash
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #33 迷渡桥
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 犬狸工作室Pub: OKJOY
Windows
《迷渡桥》是一款水墨风格的国风悬疑推理游戏,你将扮演牵涉谋逆的罪臣后人宁不移,背负着家族十年的冤屈,在弥留之际踏上迷渡桥,换一个查明真相的机会。调查一桩桩离奇命案,窥见朝堂内的暗流涌动。当迷雾散尽,揭开深埋于王朝的骇人秘密......
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 11.9%, Logic 10.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #34 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
75% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: MDNA Games
Windows
Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.
Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 21.8%, Point & Click 20.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #35 Tangle Tower
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,170 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Point & Click 15.6%, Noir 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Investigation 8.6%
- #36 In Memoriam
74% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: MoCaps
Windows · Linux
Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise
Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #37 Mystery Case Files: Crossfade Collector's Edition
76% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
The Master Detective must face their greatest challenge – time itself!
Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 17.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Logic 9.5%
- #38 Follow the meaning
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,007 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 21.1%, Point & Click 18.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #39 Max Sterling PI: The Grady Case
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Saint Cloud Studios
Windows
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Noir 11.4%
- #40 Bleu
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Penberthy
Windows
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #41 City of Voices
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kini Games
Windows
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #42 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
72% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Noir 14.7%, Point & Click 14.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Logic 9.7%
- #43 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
Windows
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 18.4%, Logic 12%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #44 The Case of the Cryosleep Killer
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silvermedal Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hard sci-fi murder mystery in space. Scour the bowels of the Ark ship for tactile clues, uncover hidden connections, and unlock the secrets of the sleeping passengers.
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Detective 19.4%, Mystery 18.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #45 52Hertz
69% matchVery Positive89% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: Moonlit Apple
Windows
An eternally snowbound town. An inescapable time loop. A group of travelers trapped between memory and truth…You will embody Mo Shi, the amnesiac protagonist, stepping into this enigmatic town known as the "Singularity" , partner with the protagonist to solve murder cases and expose the killer.
Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 14%, Logic 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #46 The Marsh Manor Mystery
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: castergrams
Windows · Mac
Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.
Why similar: Detective 36%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Casual 5.4%
- #47 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Michelley Studio
Windows
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Investigation 23.5%, Detective 20%, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #48 Deductopia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.
Why similar: Detective 34%, Investigation 24.8%, Logic 11.6%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #49 On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 373 Studio
Windows
On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook is a pixel-art, dialogue-driven mystery game. You’re an AI in a taxi, teaming up with a talkative driver on late-night runs to hear bizarre passenger stories, solve cases in secret, and let him play the “great detective.”
Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 21.6%, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Mystery 8.5%
- #50 The hidden game society
71% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: digital2 games
Windows
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 11%, Logic 10.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #51 Ashes of Holloway Bay
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 10.7%, Noir 7.9%
- #52 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
69% matchMixed56% of 335 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 20%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #53 Conscience
67% matchVery Positive93% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 20%, Noir 16.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #54 Mini Murder Mysteries
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.
Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 22.5%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Noir 11.8%
- #55 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nessie Games
Windows
A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 16.9%, Logic 13.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11.5%
- #56 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 977 reviews2026
Dev: ぱるそに工房
Windows
「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!
Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 27.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, 2D 2.4%
- #57 Abyss Archives
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Walker Studio
Windows
You are a special investigator sent to a construction site halted by a supernatural event. Beneath it lies a deadly mining accident where almost no one survived. Using old photos, trace the memories of the dead, relive their final moments, and uncover long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Investigation 18.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 9.1%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #58 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
66% matchVery Positive95% of 6,572 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 21.1%, Noir 13.2%, Point & Click 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%
- #59 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 10%
- #60 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
64% matchVery Positive97% of 520 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: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 20.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Story Rich 8.7%