
Tape Detective is a text-based mystery puzzle game. Use cassette tapes to play back fragments of recorded conversations, challenge witness testimonies, uncover the truth behind a mysterious cold case, and bring every suspect to justice.
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Tape Detective is a text-based mystery puzzle game. Use cassette tapes to play back fragments of recorded conversations, challenge witness testimonies, uncover the truth behind a mysterious cold case, and bring every suspect to justice.

The Roottrees are Dead
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.

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