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  1. #1 The Roottrees are Dead
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,122 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

  2. #2 I'M YOUR HOST
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Calligram Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

    Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 24.5%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 6.7%

  3. #3 The Detective's Apprentice
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

    Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 22.9%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 6.9%

  4. #4 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 21.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 7.2%

  5. #5 Wild East: The Straw Man
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: David Zacik
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.

    Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 10.1%, 1990's 8.6%

  6. #6 Wrongly Accused
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
    Windows

    Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 21.2%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 8.3%, Puzzle 7.9%

  7. #7 From Basement with Love
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BIG SMALL GAMES
    Windows

    Conduct a high-stakes espionage operation at the height of the Cold War. Intercept and decipher classified intelligence to uncover a hidden threat. Break codes, cover your tracks, and escape before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Espionage 22.1%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 9.2%

  8. #8 The Fifth Bell: Frequency of Secrets
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Serhat Arslan
    Windows

    The Fifth Bell is a premium 2D point-and-click mystery adventure set in 1994 Europe. Investigate hidden mechanisms, decode historical clues, and stop a forbidden instrument before it is awakened.

    Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 17.1%, Investigation 14.5%, 1990's 11.8%, Puzzle 8.9%

  9. #9 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Star Fort Games
    Windows

    Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 10.9%, Puzzle 6.7%

  10. #10 Sinheritance
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: STIM GAMES
    Windows

    Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 20.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Logic 8.4%

  11. #11 Tell Me Everything
    91% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: LizardFactory
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served.

    Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 21.2%, Word Game 19.9%, Mystery 9.3%, Logic 6.9%

  12. #12 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: MDNA Games
    Windows

    Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

    Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 6.8%

  13. #13 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fractal Pop Games
    Windows

    The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 21.6%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.9%

  14. #14 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    88% matchMixed57% of 337 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 24%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 7.5%

  15. #15 Deep Focus
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.

    Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 25.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 6.3%

  16. #16 Detective Hindsight
    86% 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 32.9%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 9.2%, Puzzle 8.3%

  17. #17 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
    86% 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 22.9%, Investigation 19%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 8.6%

  18. #18 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows · Mac

    A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.

    Why similar: Investigation 25%, Detective 24.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Logic 7.6%

  19. #19 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    85% 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: Investigation 20.7%, Detective 20%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 7%

  20. #20 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Highland Boundary
    Windows · Mac

    Spy through cracks. Solve deductions. Save your country. You’re an outsider observing clues and characters through the walls and floorboards of an alpine shack. Become entangled in the mystery: a recluse who shapes a revolution.

    Why similar: Detective 38.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Puzzle 10.2%, Logic 8.9%, Mystery 8.3%

  21. #21 A Case of Fraud
    81% matchVery Positive98% of 437 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 28.9%, Investigation 23.3%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Logic 8.3%

  22. #22 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    82% 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 26.4%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Logic 8.4%

  23. #23 The hidden game society
    83% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: digital2 games
    Windows

    The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.

    Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Investigation 21.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.6%, Logic 7.5%

  24. #24 The Golden Girl Case
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StickyLabs
    Windows · Mac

    As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

  25. #25 Death by Deduction
    81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Snarkle Studios
    Windows

    Death by Deduction is a unique blend of logic puzzle and classic murder mystery set in an old English manor during the 1970s. Explore the manor, examine evidence, and question suspects to deduce who the murderer is in "Death by Deduction".

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 19.2%, Logic 15.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%

  26. #26 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nessie Games
    Windows

    A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.

    Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 17.9%, 1990's 14.4%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%

  27. #27 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 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 42%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 7.2%, Puzzle 5.7%

  28. #28 Puzzle Spy International
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 141 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: Espionage 22.4%, Detective 18%, Word Game 17.4%, Investigation 8.5%, Logic 7.3%

  29. #29 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 851 reviews2021
    Dev: Kiary Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

    Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 19.4%, Point & Click 14.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 10.5%

  30. #30 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.

    Why similar: Detective 34%, Investigation 27.3%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 9%, Story Rich 7%

  31. #31 Mysteries of Old Tokyo
    75% matchNo user reviews97% of 38 reviews2026
    Dev: Bolerosoft
    Windows · Linux

    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 24.9%, Point & Click 14.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

  32. #32 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    78% matchVery Positive80% of 3,898 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 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 43%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 9%, Puzzle 8.3%

  33. #33 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
    Windows

    Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 10%, Puzzle 8.5%

  34. #34 Turlock Holmes
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 962 reviews2024
    Dev: Find the Lamp GamesPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

    Why similar: Detective 26%, Word Game 19.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 9.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.9%

  35. #35 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 reviews2026
    Dev: ぱるそに工房
    Windows

    「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!

    Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 28.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 5.2%

  36. #36 Impirical Evidence
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Match Head Studio
    Windows

    A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Detective 18.7%, Point & Click 14.5%, 1990's 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%

  37. #37 Southfield Manor
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Voltaic Island Games
    Windows

    A first-person mystery puzzle game set in a sprawling manor of secrets. Explore, observe, and solve intricate puzzles as each new day reveals fresh clues—and deeper questions about what’s really happening at Southfield Manor.

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 15.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 8%

  38. #38 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 533 reviews2025
    Dev: Default Cube Games
    Windows · Mac

    Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

    Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 18.2%, Investigation 16%, Story Rich 7.5%

  39. #39 Michael Test
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fancysquare
    Windows

    This is a test about sin. An audio-driven horror mystery where you reconstruct the hidden timeline inside a painting through sound and expose the sin concealed within.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 7.2%

  40. #40 Death at Sycamore Hall
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.

    Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Logic 10.2%, Puzzle 7.3%

  41. #41 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    73% 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 20.6%, Investigation 16.8%, Point & Click 15.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Mystery 7.9%

  42. #42 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
    72% 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 23.5%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Investigation 10.7%, Puzzle 8.8%

  43. #43 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
    72% 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 23.1%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 8.6%

  44. #44 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    71% 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 24.6%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.8%

  45. #45 Deductopia
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

    Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Investigation 26.9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Mystery 8.8%, Logic 8.6%

  46. #46 Eye 4 Eye
    71% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
    Windows

    Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.

    Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8%, Story Rich 6.1%

  47. #47 Desktop Explorer
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Recurring Dream
    Windows · Mac

    Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

    Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 12.5%, 1990's 11.6%, Mystery 9.2%

  48. #48 Legion Was Here
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Geoffroy MondePub: Surefire.Games
    Windows

    Steal a face. Study a life. Survive the conversation.

    Why similar: Espionage 23.1%, Detective 20%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 8.7%, Logic 7.6%

  49. #49 A Town Called Happenstance
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sole Rebel Soul
    Windows

    Save the programmer, save the world! Help freelance detective Carter Montague by pointing & clicking (or rather pointing & dragging) to track down a missing developer and stop an evil corporation from holding the entire world hostage!

    Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

  50. #50 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
    69% 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 22.3%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%

  51. #51 All Possible Suspects
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
    Windows

    A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

    Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 31.8%, Mystery 19.1%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 5%

  52. #52 Mystery Island:Missing Amy
    68% 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 20.7%, Investigation 18.9%, Word Game 17.2%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 10.7%

  53. #53 The Missing Threads
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
    Windows

    [DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.

    Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 6.4%

  54. #54 FoldLoop
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Keyhole Studio
    Windows

    FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 9.9%, Logic 9.4%

  55. #55 The Ratline
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 300 reviews2026
    Dev: Owlskip Games
    Windows · Mac

    A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

    Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 7.4%, Logic 5.4%

  56. #56 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,478 reviews2021
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 24.2%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 14.5%, 1990's 12.6%, Mystery 10.2%

  57. #57 TEEFAX: Cold Case
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: div
    Windows

    Unravel a cold case after an old laptop containing the photos of a long unidentified victim and a strange app called "The Door" is found in an abandoned house. The police reckon it may be a cipher of some sort, but after unsuccessful attempts at decoding it, they turn to the public.

    Why similar: Detective 19.9%, 1990's 17.1%, Point & Click 16.2%, Investigation 9%, Puzzle 7.5%

  58. #58 Abyss Archives
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Night Walker StudioPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    Abyss Archives is a detective mystery game with elements of horror. You play as an investigator sent to a construction site shut down after a supernatural incident. Using old photographs, you trace the memories of the dead and piece together the truth hidden beneath the abyss.

    Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Point & Click 8.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

  59. #59 推理小说的关键一定会出现两次
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ReDeer
    Windows

    《推理小说的关键一定会出现两次》是一部以日常推理为核心的视觉小说。日常混沌纷乱,而“侦探”独具慧眼。带上你的好奇心吧,去和推理协会一同调查、思考,最终解开一个个轻松却不失有趣的日常之谜。

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Word Game 17.4%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%

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