- #1 From Basement with Love
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BIG SMALL GAMES
Windows
Conduct a high-stakes espionage operation at the peak of the Cold War. Intercept and decipher encrypted communications to uncover a hidden threat. Break codes, manipulate targets through social engineering, connect the dots, and escape before it’s too late.
Why similar: Political 20.6% ★, Detective 15.3%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 10.3%
- #2 The Purple Peacock
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Casus AenigmaPub: Twins Creative Studio
Windows
The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players guide Virgil Russ, in a mysterious quest to find a rare and elusive stamp, the “Purple Peacock”.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Point & Click 15%, Detective 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
- #3 Paper Perjury
96% matchVery Positive88% of 190 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 23.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Point & Click 10.6%, Crime 9.8%
- #4 Trials of Innocence
95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: 猫龙游戏
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 18.8%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Crime 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%
- #5 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
94% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Escape Pod
Windows
Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
Why similar: Detective 15.8%, Crime 13.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Investigation 8.7%
- #6 The Detective's Apprentice
94% 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 27.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Crime 8.3%
- #7 A Case of Fraud
92% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 24.1%, Crime 14%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11%
- #8 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
93% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Crime 12.3%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 11%, Conspiracy 10.8% ★
- #9 Dynasty Detective
91% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: COSDOTS
Windows
DynastyDetective is a visual Novel-style mystery story game set in the fictional Joseon Dynasty where monsters appear.
Why similar: Conspiracy 18.4% ★, Detective 17.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Investigation 9.2%
- #10 Chronique des Silencieux
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Pierre Feuille StudioPub: Zugalu Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Conspiracy 16.3% ★, Crime 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 9.5%
- #11 Puzzle Spy International
90% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Conversation 10%, Visual Novel 8.2%
- #12 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Conspiracy 17.8% ★, Detective 16.5%, Crime 11.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #13 The List
89% matchVery Positive80% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Dan Trimble
Windows
A young man is interviewed by the police only to turn up dead a week later. 3 years have passed, a special agent from Santa Fe navigates the police database in order to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Political 19.5% ★, Detective 17.6%, Conspiracy 16% ★, Mystery 11.2%, Crime 11%
- #14 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
88% matchMixed56% of 326 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 21.7%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Mystery 13.6%, Investigation 12.1%, Point & Click 12.1%
- #15 City of Voices
87% 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: Conspiracy 26.5% ★, Detective 23.7%, Mystery 14%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 10.1%
- #16 The Honeypot Murders
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernormal Games
Windows
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22% ★, Detective 19.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #17 雾尽时分
86% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Crime 16.1%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 10.9%
- #18 Locator
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empty Exhibit
Windows
A Geoguessr-inspired detective game set on an alien planet. Pinpoint the exact locations of photos to track down missing archeologist Abigail Lidari. Cross-reference journal entries, decipher cryptic symbols, and uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Detective 19%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Crime 12.1%
- #19 Duppy Detective Tashia
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spritewrench
Windows
Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!
Why similar: Detective 16.7%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%
- #20 Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime
84% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Made in Mavis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family.
Why similar: Conspiracy 16.7% ★, Detective 15.7%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.2%
- #21 DAEMON MASQUERADE
81% matchVery Positive96% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Conspiracy 15.7% ★, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Investigation 10%, Mystery 9.8%
- #22 Mohism: Battle of Words
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
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 24.5%, Visual Novel 16%, Crime 13.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 12.2%
- #23 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
83% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
Windows
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 18.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Visual Novel 12%, Point & Click 11.9%
- #24 Tokyo Detectives
82% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Rincho Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 13%
- #25 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
81% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows
A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Investigation 8.8%
- #26 The Rise of the Golden Idol
79% matchVery Positive93% of 3,814 reviews2024
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
Why similar: Conspiracy 24.8% ★, Detective 21.7%, Mystery 14%, Investigation 13.1%, Crime 12.3%
- #27 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
80% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Benedict Ide
Windows · Mac
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 21.4%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Point & Click 13.1%
- #28 Crimson Seer
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meridian Malice
Windows
Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Mystery 15.2%, Crime 12.7%, Investigation 12.5%
- #29 Detective Agency Gray Tie 2 - Collector's Edition
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
The second part of the detective saga! Help Amanda find the stolen masterpiece in France. Explore mysterious locations, find hidden objects and solve puzzles. The Collector's Edition includes 20 mini-games and additional locations!
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Conspiracy 16.2% ★, Crime 13.2%, Point & Click 10.8%, Investigation 8.9%
- #30 Detective Dunkadoo
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goosewing Creative
Windows
"Detective Dunkadoo" is a serious detective game. A blackmail has thrust the Well-Done supermarket into the spotlight. This crisis shatters the store and forces the employee Dunkadoo out of his passive routine. Can this bird see through the case and avert disaster before the impending doom strikes?
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Investigation 12.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 9.9%
- #31 The Duke is Dead
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
Windows
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Mystery 17%, Conspiracy 14.6% ★, Crime 12%, Investigation 10.8%
- #32 Tangle Tower
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 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 26.5%, Point & Click 13.7%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%
- #33 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
74% 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: Conspiracy 25.4% ★, Detective 18.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 10.2%, Point & Click 9.8%
- #34 Funeral for the Sun
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicolás Cid Delgado
Windows
Search the ashes of an abandoned Latin American town and uncover 500 years of love, death and revolutions. A non-linear mystery where you travel back in time and untangle the complex history of a community cursed by supernatural forces.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Political 22.4% ★, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Lore-Rich 6.8%
- #35 Detective Hindsight
76% 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%, Mystery 16.7%, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 9.1%, Crime 7.7%
- #36 Murder by Numbers
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,650 reviews2020
Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Conspiracy 12.7% ★, Crime 11.4%, Investigation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%
- #37 Twin Mind: Ghost Hunter Collector's Edition
75% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Can the twin detectives solve a new case? You are the only one who can help them catch the killer. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%
- #38 What Was Found at Ravenhill
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 11.3%, Conversation 9.2%
- #39 Mystery Island:Missing Amy
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: TAPROMANCE
Windows
The adventure begins when Ada, a young explorer, receives a mysterious selfie from her sister, who in fact disappeared months ago. ...... The background of the selfie is a mysterious island with blood-red sea water. Ada decides to go out on the sea to look for her sister……
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Investigation 10.8%
- #40 19|19
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 74 st.
Windows
1919. Saboteurs organised an insolent provocation in revolutionary Novgorod. So called «miracle-making» relics of Saint Lukian were stolen right on the eve of being exposed and debunked in public. Our paper «The Red Case» is following the investigation.
Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Political 13.7% ★, Point & Click 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Crime 11.2%
- #41 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
74% 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 21.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 13%, Investigation 12%, Crime 11.6%
- #42 WHODUNNIT
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Don Attico
Windows
WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 8.5%
- #43 ELISSA :Body in the bedroom
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KANUE
Windows · Mac
Detective novelist MEL Gideon, whose career is facing difficulties, receives a strange letter claiming someone is in trouble and needs her help. Intrigued, she decides to investigate. As she digs deeper, she starts to realize that her past is far more complicated than she ever imagined...
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Logic 8.3%
- #44 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
72% 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 19.2%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 13.4%
- #45 Still Life
72% 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 24%, Detective 21.4%, Crime 16%, Mystery 16%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #46 Detective Grimoire
71% 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: Detective 22.1%, Crime 13.3%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Conversation 11%
- #47 Detective Agency Gray Tie - Collector's Edition
71% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Crime 10.9%, Mystery 9.3%, Point & Click 9.1%
- #48 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
69% 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 25.5%, Mystery 20.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Conversation 10%, Logic 8.9%
- #49 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
70% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Conspiracy 13.9% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #50 Venice After Dark
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sebastian GrünwaldPub: Artex
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover a surreal Venice in this gripping point-and-click-novel-adventure game. Solve a variety of puzzles and chat with quirky characters to uncover the mystery surrounding the Stucky family. Find out what it means to be human!
Why similar: Conspiracy 20.5% ★, Detective 16%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 10.1%
- #51 Embers Of Spiritflame
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Hytte
Windows
Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Conspiracy 18.2% ★, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 11.6%, Investigation 11%
- #52 Little Locked Rooms
68% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: riolucci
Windows · Linux
Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Mystery 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Investigation 13%, Crime 11.4%
- #53 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Investigation 11.5%, Crime 10%
- #54 Brightstone Mysteries: The Others
68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A local toy-maker and all his factory workers mysteriously vanished on the same night. Uncover shocking secrets, solve riddles and explore a mysterious town in this eerie hidden object puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.1% ★, Detective 17%, Point & Click 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Investigation 7.8%
- #55 Trouble Hunter Chronicles: The Stolen Creed
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Iskonsko Studio
Windows · Linux
Explore mid 20th century Europe as an ex-OSS operative using quick wits, problem solving abilities and gritty charm to duck and weave his way between cultists, crazy Frenchmen and dangerous killers! Based on point & click classics, Trouble Hunter Chronicles revitalizes the genre for the modern era.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 10.4%
- #56 Mysteries of Perception
67% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: 50 Rats Games
Windows · Mac
Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.1% ★, Detective 21.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 12.4%, Investigation 11.9%
- #57 Detective Dana
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 24%, Point & Click 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Crime 12.6%, Mystery 11.1%
- #58 Do You Want More!?
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reno GT Young
Windows
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Detective 20%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%
- #59 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
66% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Point & Click 14%, Crime 12.4%, Conversation 9.3%
- #60 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Mystery 17%, Point & Click 15%, Crime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.2%