- #1 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
97% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 46.5%, Adventure 19.6%, Mystery 17.8%, Point & Click 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for detective games, featuring a complex deduction system that perfectly mirrors the investigative focus of Sinking Island.
- #2 Still Life
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.8%, Adventure 22.8%, Detective 19.8%, Mystery 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric detective mystery that captures the same dark, investigative tension and narrative-heavy gameplay.
- #3 Syberia
96% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 50.8%, Adventure 37.6%, Mystery 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary, Benoit Sokal, this game shares the distinct artistic DNA and immersive puzzle-adventure mechanics of Sinking Island.
- #4 Paradise
94% matchVery Positive91% of 522 reviews2024
Dev: PIL/SLASHPub: JAST BLUE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.
Why similar: Mystery 55.3%, Adventure 44.7%
Why You'll Like It: Another Benoit Sokal title that offers a similar point-and-click experience with deep, character-driven storytelling.
- #5 The Raven Remastered
95% matchVery Positive81% of 391 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: Point & Click 31%, Adventure 30.6%, Detective 25.1%, Mystery 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that excels at gathering clues and questioning suspects in a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #6 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 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: Point & Click 44.6%, Detective 37.8%, Mystery 17.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the classic 'locked-room' mystery vibe and character-driven investigation style that makes Sinking Island so engaging.
- #7 Gray Matter
94% matchVery Positive89% of 727 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 52.4%, Adventure 35.3%, Mystery 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery adventure that features deep puzzle-solving and a compelling narrative centered on uncovering hidden truths.
- #8 Yesterday Origins
92% matchVery Positive83% of 715 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Point & Click 43.1%, Adventure 41.5%, Mystery 15.4%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that offers a unique narrative and challenging puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #9 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 45.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Mystery 17.2%, Detective 13%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary detective adventure that offers deep lore and a sophisticated investigation loop.
- #10 The Case of the Golden Idol
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 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 34.9%, Point & Click 31.5%, Mystery 21.8%, Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant detective game that relies entirely on observation and deduction to solve complex, multi-layered mysteries.
- #11 Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
91% matchMixed59% of 765 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 34.3%, Point & Click 31.7%, Detective 26.3%, Mystery 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that shares the point-and-click roots and puzzle-heavy structure of Sinking Island.
- #12 Black Mirror
90% matchMixed49% of 690 reviews2017
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 46.2%, Point & Click 41.5%, Mystery 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery that captures the same sense of isolation and investigative tension found on the island.
- #13 Return of the Obra Dinn
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 59.2%, Mystery 32.5%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on deductive reasoning and piecing together a mystery, rewarding the same analytical mindset required in Sinking Island.
- #14 Kathy Rain
88% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 97.9%, Detective 0.8%, Adventure 0.8%, Mystery 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A detective mystery with a strong narrative focus and traditional point-and-click investigation mechanics.
- #15 The Samaritan Paradox
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 265 reviews2014
Dev: Faravid InteractivePub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 44.8%, Adventure 28.3%, Detective 19.2%, Mystery 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed adventure that focuses on uncovering secrets through careful investigation and dialogue.
- #16 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
86% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Detective 36.7%, Point & Click 27.8%, Adventure 23%, Mystery 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex investigation mechanics and a moody atmosphere that keeps the player deeply immersed in the case.
- #17 Detective Grimoire
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 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 39.5%, Detective 34.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: A charming mystery game that centers on interviewing suspects and finding clues in a focused, investigative environment.
- #18 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Detective 31.9%, Mystery 19.4%, Adventure 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click mystery that defined the genre and shares the investigative spirit of Sokal's work.
- #19 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 243 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 43.6%, Point & Click 31.8%, Detective 24.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grounded detective procedural that mirrors the methodical investigation style of Sinking Island.
- #20 Face Noir
85% matchMixed65% of 338 reviews2013
Dev: Mad OrangePub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 47.5%, Adventure 25.2%, Detective 19.7%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-style detective game that emphasizes investigation and character interaction in a gritty, atmospheric world.
- #21 Hotel Sowls
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 579 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Sott
Windows · Mac
Hotel Sowls is a mysterious adventure game with unique and appealing 2D graphics. As an pharmacologist, you managed to get a valuable and mysterious stone after a hard journey and you decided to take a break at the Hotel Sowls. But the next morning, someone in the hotel stole the stone!
Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Point & Click 29%, Mystery 18.1%, Detective 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, mystery-focused adventure that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to explore a strange and isolated location.
- #22 Alter Ego
82% matchMixed69% of 281 reviews2010
Dev: bitComposer GamesPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Adventure 34%, Detective 12.8%, Mystery 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery game that focuses on detective work and uncovering secrets in a gloomy setting.
- #23 Still Life 2
83% matchMixed44% of 564 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 46.6%, Adventure 26.2%, Detective 16.2%, Mystery 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that continues the gritty detective narrative and puzzle-solving intensity of the first game.
- #24 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
84% matchMostly Negative28% of 521 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 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 33.2%, Point & Click 30.3%, Detective 27.4%, Mystery 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An early detective mystery that focuses on puzzle-solving in a confined, atmospheric space.
- #25 Path of Sin: Greed
80% matchVery Positive88% of 285 reviews2018
Dev: Cordelia GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
It was supposed to be a simple suicide case – a quick inspection and lots of boring paperwork. But the more you delve into this secluded island and the twisted family relations of the owners, the more complicated and unclear this case becomes.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Detective 28.4%, Adventure 25.1%, Mystery 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery adventure that emphasizes hidden object elements and detective investigation to progress the story.
- #26 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 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: Detective 36.6%, Point & Click 24.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Mystery 18.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the high-quality detective investigation gameplay with a focus on deduction and environmental exploration.
- #27 Post Mortem
81% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 24.1%, Detective 20.4%, Mystery 13%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that shares the investigative focus and atmospheric tone of Sinking Island.
- #28 Alicia Griffith – Lakeside Murder
79% 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: Detective 39.7%, Adventure 30.4%, Point & Click 29.9%
Why You'll Like It: A detective mystery set in a secluded location that mirrors the isolated island setting of the seed game.
- #29 Black Mirror I
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,443 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 53.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 23%
- #30 Dream Chamber
79% matchMixed59% of 61 reviews2015
Dev: Forge ReplyPub: Microids Indie
Windows · Mac
Step into the shoes of Charlie, a private detective and rich heir, for whom humor is the best weapon! In Dream Chamber, uncover the culprit in this simultaneously breathtaking and dreamlike quest.
Why similar: Adventure 54.6%, Point & Click 45.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure with a strong focus on investigation and puzzle-solving within a narrative-driven framework.
- #31 Tex Murphy: Mean Streets
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 102 reviews2014
Dev: Access SoftwarePub: Nightdive Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community.
Why similar: Detective 44.4%, Adventure 40.6%, Mystery 14.9%
- #32 Lamplight City
75% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Point & Click 35.4%, Detective 30.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Adventure 16.4%
- #33 Calm Waters: A Point and Click Adventure
77% matchMixed48% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Tayanna Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tourists disappearing and blood-curdling screams from a mysterious island out to sea...What secrets does this holiday paradise hold? Perhaps it's time to find out...
Why similar: Point & Click 59.9%, Adventure 40.1%
- #34 AWAKE - Definitive Edition
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 115 reviews2019
Dev: Storyyeller GamesPub: Off The Beaten Track
Windows · Mac · Linux
It was supposed to be a romantic trip… but turned into a brutal murder scene. When Marc and Caroline planned their romantic getaway, they didn’t know that it would turn their lives into jeopardy. Can you find a way to prevent this terrible crime and put the murderer to justice?
Why similar: Adventure 69.2%, Point & Click 30.8%
- #35 Thimbleweed Park™
73% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 54.4%, Adventure 28.8%, Detective 10.1%, Mystery 6.8%
- #36 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 580 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: Point & Click 31.5%, Detective 30.3%, Adventure 21.1%, Mystery 17.1%
- #37 Tex Murphy: Overseer
76% matchMixed55% of 64 reviews2014
Dev: Access SoftwarePub: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The client is drop-dead gorgeous. Her father is just plain dead—of an apparent suicide. She's certain he was murdered and is willing to do anything to prove it.
Why similar: Adventure 37.5%, Detective 34.4%, Point & Click 28%
- #38 Foolish Mortals
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 526 reviews2025
Dev: Inklingwood Studios
Windows · Mac
Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find it, you might need to die too. A cozy, story-driven, point & click adventure game of the merry & macabre.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.1%, Adventure 26.1%, Mystery 20.8%
- #39 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 623 reviews2014
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.2%, Adventure 28%, Detective 24.8%
- #40 Red Johnson's Chronicles - 1+2 - Steam Special Edition
76% matchMostly Negative39% of 70 reviews2014
Dev: Lexis NumériquePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
You play the role of Red Johnson, a private detective who is trying to find his place in the corrupted city of Metropolis. Discover the city, its unique atmosphere and get to know the rules quickly if you want to survive!
Why similar: Adventure 46.7%, Point & Click 29.1%, Detective 24.2%
- #41 Isoland
72% matchVery Positive91% of 307 reviews2018
Dev: Cotton GamePub: Lilith Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #42 Midnight Mysteries
74% matchMixed68% of 173 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: Adventure 100%
- #43 Down in Bermuda
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,556 reviews2021
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Detective 25.3%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 17.9%
- #44 Metaphobia
70% matchVery Positive85% of 487 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Mosaic Games
Windows
Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.7%, Adventure 28.3%, Mystery 22%
- #45 Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Nerd Monkeys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 42.8%, Adventure 32.8%, Detective 24.4%
- #46 Why Am I Dead At Sea
71% matchVery Positive95% of 423 reviews2015
Dev: Peltast Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret.
Why similar: Adventure 54.7%, Mystery 45.3%
- #47 A Detective's Novel
71% matchMixed68% of 890 reviews2016
Dev: Amaterasu Software
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 57.7%, Detective 42.3%
- #48 Paradise Killer
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Detective 36.7%, Mystery 21.2%, Adventure 2.5%
- #49 The Roottrees are Dead
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 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 37.6%, Point & Click 30.6%, Mystery 21.9%, Adventure 9.9%
- #50 Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 114 reviews2011
Dev: Electronic ParadisePub: Akella
Windows
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 55.5%, Adventure 44.5%
- #51 Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 597 reviews
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 54.8%, Point & Click 29.7%, Detective 15.5%
- #52 For Your Tranquility
68% matchMixed68% of 190 reviews2023
Dev: Gamesung Games
Windows · Mac
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 32.1%, Mystery 18.7%, Adventure 15.8%
- #53 Follow the meaning
65% matchVery Positive94% of 980 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Point & Click 37.4%, Detective 23.4%, Adventure 23.1%, Mystery 16.1%
- #54 Renoir
71% matchMixed52% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: Black Wing FoundationPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Renoir is a story-driven puzzle platformer that draws inspiration from classic 1940s film noir. Detective James Renoir has but a single shot to crack one hell of a case: his own murder!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #55 Yesterday
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,007 reviews2012
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.
Why similar: Point & Click 58.4%, Adventure 32.8%, Mystery 8.8%
- #56 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 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: Point & Click 43.9%, Detective 34.7%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 10.4%
- #57 Subject 13
69% matchMixed58% of 320 reviews2015
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Play as Franklin Fargo, a quiet physics professor who has led a bitter existence ever since his fiancée died in a holdup in which he was supposed to be the victim. One morning, he wakes up in the middle of an abandoned scientific facility. His only link with the outside world is a voice that calls him "Subject 13".
Why similar: Point & Click 57.7%, Adventure 42.3%
- #58 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
62% matchVery Positive100% of 58 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 40.7%, Detective 27.6%, Mystery 19.6%, Adventure 12%
- #59 Return to Mysterious Island
67% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Adventure 44.1%
- #60 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
66% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 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: Detective 34.3%, Point & Click 30.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Mystery 13.7%
