Games Like Still Life

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 38%, Crime 16.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Detective 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the intense serial killer investigation and dual-narrative structure of the original game.

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 41.1%, Detective 17.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Noir 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the prequel to Still Life, this game establishes the dark, noir-inspired detective atmosphere that defines the series.

The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.1%, Adventure 25.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This mature mystery adventure features a dark, cinematic tone and complex puzzles similar to Still Life.

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Detective 17.3%, Crime 16.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features an FBI agent tracking a serial killer, mirroring the professional investigation and dark tone of Still Life.

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.4%, Adventure 22.1%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty mystery adventure that focuses on investigation and mature storytelling themes.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.9%, Detective 22.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective mystery featuring a strong female lead investigating dark secrets in a small town.

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 48.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the mind behind Gabriel Knight, this game offers a mature, atmospheric mystery with deep puzzle-solving elements.

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective mystery that excels in character-driven storytelling and investigative gameplay.

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: Point & Click 41.9%, Adventure 26.6%, Detective 14.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Horror 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic mystery that shares the dark, atmospheric, and investigative qualities found in Still Life.

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: Point & Click 35%, Adventure 28%, Detective 23.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title puts you in the shoes of an FBI agent investigating a serial killer, closely matching the core premise of Still Life.

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 33%, Crime 19.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, methodical investigation experience that rewards players for their deductive skills.

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 45.6%, Noir 16.8%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled detective story that perfectly captures the gritty, noir aesthetic and investigative focus of the seed game.

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: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 20.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective thriller featuring a female protagonist and a focus on investigative puzzle-solving.

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 48.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Adventure 14.9%, Detective 11.9%, Puzzle 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential mature mystery adventure that set the standard for the genre's narrative depth.

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 69.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Mystery 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strong entry in the supernatural detective series that focuses on uncovering hidden truths.

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Detective 20.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery that relies heavily on puzzle-solving and investigative deduction.

An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.2%, Adventure 33.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark, mature mystery narrative of the first game with improved production values.

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 30.9%, Point & Click 27%, Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 12%, Crime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features gritty, mature detective work and a dark atmosphere that aligns well with the tone of Still Life.

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 44.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark adventure game featuring a strong female protagonist and a rich, atmospheric world.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Detective 19%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Noir 9.2%

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 37.3%, Detective 24.8%, Adventure 20.9%, Mystery 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that emphasizes narrative tension and atmospheric investigation.

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.2%, Adventure 21.7%, Escape Room 3.9% ★, Puzzle 3.3%, Female Protagonist 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game with a serious tone and complex puzzle mechanics.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 36.6%, Detective 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that shares the mature, unsettling tone found in Still Life's crime scenes.

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 34.3%, Mystery 20.5%, Detective 16.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Crime 20.4%, Detective 20.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Noir 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the detective genre that emphasizes evidence gathering and logical deduction.

Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Detective 19.7%, Crime 17.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Noir 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir detective game that captures the gritty, hard-boiled spirit of early mystery adventures.

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: Point & Click 21.2%, Crime 20.3%, Detective 17.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Detective 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the investigative journey of the Blackwell series with a focus on supernatural mystery.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Crime 20.6%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused investigation game that emphasizes dialogue and deduction in a classic mystery setting.

Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Detective 14.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that centers on a detective investigating a small town's dark secrets.

Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Detective 18.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Escape Room 10.9% ★, Adventure 6.7%

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Detective 23.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded mystery title that features intricate puzzles and a compelling investigative narrative.

The World Union is labeled the 'perfect society'. Prosperity is a science, disease and wars have vanished, sex is entertainment, and the future has never looked brighter. Suddenly this perfect society is rocked by the murder of a World Union citizen in the 'Rogue State' of Russia.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 27.1%, Female Protagonist 22.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex detective mystery set in a dystopian future that challenges the player with deep investigative work.

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Point & Click 23.6%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Noir 9.7%

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 73%, Adventure 22.8%, Puzzle 4.2%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Mystery 17.8%, Detective 13.4%, Puzzle 11.2%, Escape Room 7.9% ★

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: Point & Click 39.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 13%, Female Protagonist 12%, Escape Room 7.3% ★

Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 30.1%, Female Protagonist 16.1%

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 97.5%, Detective 0.7%, Mystery 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%

How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Detective 24.9%, Mystery 16.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10%

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Detective 21.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 7%

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Detective 11.3%

Mina’s rescue from the end of the first game is cut dramatically short and she and primate pal Jep are left again on the mysterious island to fend for themselves! Mina needs to dress her wounds and keep safe against the local wildlife, but now she has the assistance of the player controlled Jep who can fit in smaller spaces, move deftly...

Why similar: Point & Click 54.1%, Adventure 23.8%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Puzzle 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 57%, Adventure 17.6%, Detective 9.1%, Mystery 6.9%, Puzzle 5.4%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Detective 13.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

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: Point & Click 35.4%, Detective 22.8%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 8.2%, Adventure 7.8%

Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.

Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Adventure 20.9%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Mystery 7.5%, Puzzle 6.8%

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

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 51.1%, Mystery 21.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 4.7%, Horror 3.5%

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 27.3%, Detective 22.8%, Crime 22.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 7.5%

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Detective 9.7%

Defuse an Explosive Situation at an Exclusive Resort!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.2%, Detective 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 8.8%

Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 9.6%

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Detective 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Detective 20%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 8.9%

Stop the mysterious killer!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.4%, Mystery 16.4%, Detective 14.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%

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: Point & Click 25.5%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Crime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Escape Room 11% ★, Puzzle 10.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Detective 27.1%, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 3.7%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 21.9%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%