60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Adventure, Investigation.
Unravel the mystery of three magical artists who went missing during World War II in this challenging, story-rich deduction game. Explore artworks, letters, photographs, and interviews to answer the question: What really happened to the Surradistes?
The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure
Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!
The Detective's Apprentice
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.
Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Investigation 20.4%, Historical 17.9%, Point & Click 8.8%, LGBTQ+ 8.5%
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 32.6%, Investigation 28%, Point & Click 8.4%, Puzzle 6.7%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
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 32.9%, Investigation 24.7%, LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Story Rich 9%, Point & Click 5.8%
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: World War II 19.3% ★, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Historical 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10%
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 29.7%, Investigation 25.7%, Historical 11.7%, Point & Click 9.1%, Puzzle 7.6%
"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 33.9%, Investigation 17.9%, Historical 13.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
Path For The Seeker is a detective adventure in which a young nun investigates the disappearance of a famous inventor in a city on the border of two worlds.
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
A detective visual novel set in Victorian London. Play as a veteran detective and his young daughter, investigate scenes through point-and-click gameplay, question suspects, and make tough choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Historical 23.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11%
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Investigation 23.8%, Detective 20.9%, Historical 15.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Point & Click 9.8%
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 34%, Investigation 23.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 34.8%, Investigation 30.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Logic 7.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
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 29.8%, Investigation 28.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Point & Click 8.3%, Puzzle 6.6%
“My Father Lied” is a Story-rich Mystery Lovecraftian game that tells the story of Huda, who finds herself following an unfathomable secret regarding her father’s 20 years disappearance.
Why similar: Investigation 25.4%, Detective 17%, Historical 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Point & Click 9.2%
《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 29.2%, Historical 18.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Story Rich 8%, Female Protagonist 8%
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 32.7%, Investigation 27.3%, Point & Click 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Adventure 8.3%
"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 27.3%, Investigation 25.1%, Point & Click 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Logic 6.9%
《江华号》是一款国风水墨横版卷轴叙事游戏。1928年，武汉的大街小巷流传着一则“头七夜死者还魂”的诡异消息，引发各界关注。《楚城时报》新人记者虞慧龄奉命前去采访，却误打误撞，被种种谜团指引着登上了一艘名为“江华号”的豪华客轮。在那里，一段不为人知的隐秘往事渐渐浮出水面……
Why similar: Investigation 20%, Detective 18.6%, Historical 16%, Female Protagonist 12%, Point & Click 9%
It's a choice-oriented story game. Play as a group of underground workers who fight in the dark, and stage a treacherous spy war story in Nanjing during World War II. How will you respond to identity crises, betrayals, and collapsed beliefs? Loyalty or betrayal, abandon others or be abandoned...
Why similar: World War II 23.3% ★, Detective 15.9%, Historical 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 16.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Surreal 10.7%
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 31.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 9.4%, Puzzle 7.7%
Sticker Detective: By the Book is a point'n'click investigation game, where you solve mysteries using stickers. Join the famed Sticker Detective, Laura, as she explores the town of Green Wood, where a puzzling death took place.
Why similar: Investigation 28.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Point & Click 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Logic 9%
Save the Imperial Capital from supernatural invasion in a 90s-style adventure that uses real deduction and research skills. Explore Tokyo, snap photos and analyse evidence for 40+ landmarks, from prehistory to the present. Confront a cast of wandering spirits to separate truth from fiction.
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Historical 20.1%, Investigation 16%, Point & Click 10.4%, Logic 8%
Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.
Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 20.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 30%, Investigation 28.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 7.6%
In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.
Why similar: Investigation 37.2%, Detective 33.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Adventure 5.4%
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 35.2%, Investigation 26.6%, Historical 13%, Puzzle 8.3%, Logic 7.6%
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 45.8%, Investigation 23.5%, Historical 7.8%, Story Rich 6.3%, Puzzle 5.5%
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 37.6%, Investigation 28.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Point & Click 7.3%, Logic 7%
Paris, 1888. In this detective visual novel inspired by Ace Attorney and Golden Idol, play as a matchmaker-detective striving to keep her marriage agency open. Meet colourful characters, uncover their secrets, and spread love throughout the city!
Why similar: Investigation 22.2%, Detective 21.9%, Historical 19.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.
Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 24.8%, Historical 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
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 35.5%, Investigation 32.2%, Logic 10%, Puzzle 7%, Hand-drawn 5.2%
A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22%, Detective 17.6%, Historical 16%, Investigation 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
Grayton the Detective is a narrative adventure game about a homeless man who once lived in wealth and comfort, now showers with a kettle, and solves petty mysteries on the streets of Cleveland. However, with the disappearance of mysterious Golden Spoon, everything may change.
Why similar: Investigation 27.2%, Detective 26.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Point & Click 10.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.
Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 25.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion.
Why similar: Detective 34.1%, World War II 13.3% ★, Historical 11.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%
The World Expo is coming to Paris!
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Historical 22.3%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 11.2%
毛蟹穴是僑光科技大學2021年畢業生的畢業專題，遊戲是改編自清朝嘉慶年間臺中沙鹿地區活人陪葬真實事件，結合臺灣傳統技藝皮影戲作為美術風格，遊戲為2D橫向捲軸解謎遊戲，中間加入煎藥及抓雞的小遊戲。遊戲共分為五個章節，作為學生專題，我們把第一章的故事完整開發完成，遊戲時間約為40分鐘。
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Investigation 19.6%, Historical 14.2%, Hand-drawn 11%, Point & Click 9.5%
A story-driven mystery visual novel about chasing the past of a phantom thief. As you investigate the old cases of a Phantom Thief - Raven, new murder incidents unfold one after another. With every case solved, the hidden truth behind the past slowly comes to light.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 20.8%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Logic 7.2%
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: Detective 36%, Investigation 17.6%, Historical 15.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Point & Click 11.4%
So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 25.7%, Hand-drawn 11%, Logic 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 24.1%, Historical 19.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 6.3%
You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.
Why similar: Detective 44%, Investigation 18.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10.5%, Logic 9.4%
Night Errand is a 2D detective adventure where you play as Sage & Nur, an unlikely detective duo solving murder and mixing coffee in the quiet town Morrowpines. Collect clues, piece together contrasting perspectives, uncover the truth — and don't forget to mix a cup of coffee while you're at it.
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 25.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Point & Click 8.1%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: Investigation 20.8%, Detective 17.8%, Historical 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
「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 44.4%, Investigation 35.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Adventure 6.2%, 2D 2.2%
Join Leo Parker in 1917 China to unravel a mystery tied to a lost Ming empress. Part puzzle, part adventure, part graphic novel, Silk features hand-drawn art, rich storytelling, 50+ puzzles, and an intuitive hint system.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.7%, Detective 13.1%, Historical 11.9%, Investigation 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%
A vague invitation, a dizzy carpenter, and wooden ears everywhere...... What happened here, and is there a connection to the strange weather? The one who is about to help to find the truth is a common mushroom coming for money.
Why similar: Investigation 24.4%, Detective 17.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Surreal 13.3%, Puzzle 12.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 24.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Logic 9.2%
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 28.6%, Investigation 26.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 7.9%
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: Detective 26%, Investigation 23.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.
Why similar: Investigation 23.7%, Detective 23.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Point & Click 10.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.
Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 31.1%, Point & Click 11.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Lore-Rich 6.8%
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 33.8%, Investigation 30.5%, Point & Click 10.2%, Logic 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 27.9%, Investigation 23.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, Logic 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?
Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Historical 24%, Investigation 18.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 7.4%
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: Investigation 23.4%, Detective 21.8%, LGBTQ+ 20%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 6.8%
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 29.2%, Investigation 23.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Point & Click 11.4%, Story Rich 8.2%
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 25.1%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 10%
A murder mystery puzzle game with visual novel elements in a Gothic, Lovecraftian world. Collect clues, solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of Mini’s husband.
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Investigation 23%, Historical 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Point & Click 8.8%
King Arthur’s Legend Comes Alive!
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Historical 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 9.1%
