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  1. #1 Voodoo Detective
    97% matchVery Positive96% of 377 reviews2022
    Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

    Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Noir 14.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, 2.5D 10.4%, Mystery 8.9%

  2. #2 Inspector Waffles
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 299 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

    Why similar: Dogs 26.9% ★, Noir 16.1%, Detective 15%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 7%

  3. #3 LumineNight
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 596 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

    Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Noir 13.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 10.9%, 2.5D 7.6%

  4. #4 Nine Noir Lives
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 160 reviews2022
    Dev: Silvernode Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

    Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Noir 17.6%, Point & Click 14.6%, Comedy 9.7%, Mystery 7.1%

  5. #5 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,804 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 24%, Noir 16.5%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Investigation 9.4%

  6. #6 Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
    94% matchVery Positive99% of 454 reviews2024
    Dev: Skunkape Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    The last game in the episodic Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! As the intergalactic villains who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.

    Why similar: Dogs 25.8% ★, Point & Click 18.5%, Detective 11.8%, Comedy 10.1%, Puzzle 7.4%

  7. #7 Thimbleweed Park 2
    93% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Terrible Toybox
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Agents Ray and Reyes are investigating a murder at the Mansion. In a spoof of a classic whodunit, everyone is a suspect and the murderer will be confronted…... If you can find them. Not really a sequel. Not really a prequel. It’s more Thimbleweed Park and just as weird.

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Noir 15.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Detective 12.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

  8. #8 Tangle Tower
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,826 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 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 25.7%, Point & Click 16%, Noir 13.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 6.9%

  9. #9 Dumb Sherlock: The Hot Dogs of the Bakerville
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Electric Laughbag Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Cracking cases isn’t elementary when you're Dumb Sherlock, the world’s dumbest detective and last living descendant of the brilliant original Sherlock. Inspect, interrogate, beat puzzles and minigames and solve a hilarious whodunit mystery in this charmingly handcrafted 2D point-and-click adventure!

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Comedy 10.2%, Investigation 7.8%

  10. #10 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 6,719 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

    Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Noir 14.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Investigation 9.1%

  11. #11 Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes
    90% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Wamill
    Windows

    Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game.

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Dogs 18.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 8.6%

  12. #12 The Roottrees are Dead
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,219 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 30.5%, Mystery 15.8%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Investigation 8.7%

  13. #13 Impirical Evidence
    89% 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: Detective 18%, Point & Click 14.1%, Noir 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Comedy 9.3%

  14. #14 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
    Windows

    A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Noir 16.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Point & Click 10.4%, Puzzle 10%

  15. #15 The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga
    87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Nine Stories Tower Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Help Kobi the Dog to solve the secrets of his new house, find the Empress and return to his beloved Master with the help of mysterious Moon Mother. Immerse yourself in this whimsical adventure game with hand-painted backgrounds, quirky characters, light-hearted story and amazing music!

    Why similar: Dogs 41.2% ★, Point & Click 16.4%, Cartoony 8.5%, Story Rich 5.9%, Cute 5.5%

  16. #16 Doggins
    86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Brain&Brain
    Windows · Mac

    A point-and-sniff adventure. Explore the moon, sniff some things. Unravel the plot of a villainous squirrel to sabotage the history of human invention.

    Why similar: Dogs 28.9% ★, Point & Click 19.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Comedy 7.8%

  17. #17 Who Stole My Beard?
    86% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: Cleardot Games
    Windows · Mac

    Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and remember to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue.

    Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Dogs 18.1% ★, Point & Click 12.5%, Story Rich 8%, Comedy 7.9%

  18. #18 The Fifth Bell: Frequency of Secrets
    85% 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: Point & Click 20.4%, Detective 17.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, 1990's 9.8%, Comedy 8.8%

  19. #19 Deep Focus
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Investigation 11.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

  20. #20 Heir of the Dog
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tall Story Games Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A hilariously British point & click adventure. After drinking his uncle's secret formula, Cummerbund Bandersnatch undergoes a monstrous transformation. Solve puzzles, manipulate time and uncover the truth behind Victorian London's most secret society as you regain your humanity.

    Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Dogs 22.8% ★, Comedy 11.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%

  21. #21 Detective Mane
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: One Frog Games
    Windows · Linux

    When items go missing and mysterious occurrences disrupt every day life, Detective Leonardo Mane is on the scene. Investigate, interrogate, accuse and solve the case.

    Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Comedy 12.4%, Investigation 6.4%

  22. #22 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    82% 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%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Investigation 10.5%

  23. #23 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    81% 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 30.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Noir 13.7%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.1%

  24. #24 Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual!
    82% matchMixed40% of 105 reviews2021
    Dev: HappyGiantPub: Big Sugar
    Windows

    Sam is a dog in a suit. Max is his naked rabbity partner. Together, they’re the Freelance Police. Jump into the not-quite-right world of Sam & Max via the wonder science of virtual reality, and join the multimedia darlings in their never-ending quest to slap the stupid grin off the face of evil.

    Why similar: Dogs 27.4% ★, Detective 17.1%, Point & Click 14.4%, Comedy 9.2%, Cartoony 7.7%

  25. #25 Crushed In Time
    78% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,329 reviews2026
    Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
    Windows

    Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Detective 17.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Comedy 12.1%, Puzzle 8.7%

  26. #26 Five Day Detective
    80% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Krunchy Fried Games
    Windows

    Five Day Detective is a point and click style adventure game featuring multiple murder cases and a twisted sense of humour.

    Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 17.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Comedy 7.8%, Story Rich 7.1%

  27. #27 Mutropolis
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2021
    Dev: Pirita StudioPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 8.2%, Cartoony 7.8%

  28. #28 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
    79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
    Dev: Team Grouper
    Windows

    A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Noir 16.4%, Comedy 11.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 7.8%

  29. #29 Duskmont Files
    79% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Moonwatch Studio
    Windows

    The disappearance of a crooked politician with a taste for the bottle doesn't seem like much of a concern to private detective Ray Hardigan at first. But what appears to be a routine investigation in the perpetually overcast city of Duskmont quickly spirals into something far more dangerous...

    Why similar: Point & Click 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Detective 16.8%, Noir 16.7%, Adventure 9.5%

  30. #30 Wildwood Down
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 125 reviews2025
    Dev: Crashable Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

    Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Comedy 11%, Puzzle 8%

  31. #31 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
    77% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Interactales
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.

    Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Point & Click 19%, Comedy 12.6%, Investigation 8.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

  32. #32 I'M YOUR HOST
    77% 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 35.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Investigation 12.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

  33. #33 AntVentor
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 528 reviews2018
    Dev: LoopyMood
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    AntVentor is a point & click adventure game. You find yourself in a photorealistic macroworld where you immediately manage to ruin the life of the main character, ant, and foil all his plans for making his dream come true. Can you help get everything back in order?

    Why similar: 2.5D 18.8%, Point & Click 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Cartoony 7.9%

  34. #34 Animal Mystery Crew
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Digital Umami
    Windows

    Live your Capybara Detective dream in Animal Mystery Crew! Crack every quirky case through peculiar problems and absurdist intrigue. Use evidence and interrogation to solve the different mysteries in the park!

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Noir 13.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Comedy 9.7%, Investigation 9.6%

  35. #35 Washed Upon A Murder
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Skyline Studios Games
    Windows

    After washing onto a private island, you soon find yourself in the middle of a murder mystery puzzle. The worst part? Everyone thinks you've dunnit! Will you be able to prove Detective Sal's innocence? Find clues, spot contradictions and solve puzzles to discover the truth and find the real killer.

    Why similar: Detective 24.4%, 2.5D 17.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 8.6%, Comedy 8.2%

  36. #36 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 20.2%, Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

  37. #37 A Study in Blue
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Relate Games
    Windows

    Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.

    Why similar: Detective 21%, Noir 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 8.3%

  38. #38 Co-Ed Casualty: A Chandler Chase Case
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Freeky Girl Games
    Windows

    Spring break at Briarwood College turns lethal when a student is found dead on campus. Journalism major Chandler Chase finds himself caught in a murder investigation he never asked to be part of. Interrogate suspects, solve puzzles, and unravel a conspiracy someone is desperate to keep hidden.

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Point & Click 16.3%, 2.5D 14.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 8.3%

  39. #39 Elroy and the Aliens
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 488 reviews2025
    Dev: Motiviti
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Detective 20.2%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 8.9%, Puzzle 8.6%

  40. #40 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2026
    Dev: Crucible Juice Games
    Windows · Mac

    Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

    Why similar: Detective 16.3%, Noir 15.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

  41. #41 The Dismissed Case: Black Hollow
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Skunkworks Studios
    Windows

    An old case closed due to lack of evidence resurfaces in 1993. Play as a dismissed detective, investigate the case, gather evidence, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth. Bringing justice to the town of Ridgemour and ending the uncertainty is in your hands.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Noir 15.1%, Point & Click 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%, 1990's 7.6%

  42. #42 Post Mortem
    75% matchMixed57% of 449 reviews2011
    Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 29.2%, Detective 23%, Noir 16%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 9.7%

  43. #43 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

    Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Detective 26.9%, Mystery 14.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Noir 9.4%

  44. #44 Getting Away With Murder
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Indie Remix Studios
    Windows

    1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.

    Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Noir 23.5%, Point & Click 22.3%, Mystery 16.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

  45. #45 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
    Windows

    The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.

    Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Noir 21.2%, Investigation 9.6%, Point & Click 9%, Mystery 8.4%

  46. #46 Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat
    72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: PnC Narratives
    Windows

    A point & click mystery adventure game set in 1920s Southeast England. Assume the role of Dr. Doyle, gather clues, interrogate witnesses, make assumptions, reach conclusions, decide the guilty party and solve the mystery of the cloche hat.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Point & Click 23.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 10.2%

  47. #47 Pasha Planet: Reborn
    70% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Scorpio Game CO., LTD.
    Windows · Mac

    “Pasha Planet: Reborn” is the debut game of Scorpio Game, a Taiwanese indie game development studio. Players will take on the role of Bobbie and clear stages of challenges to solve the final mystery!

    Why similar: Dogs 24.5% ★, Detective 20.1%, Point & Click 12.6%, Investigation 8.1%, Puzzle 8%

  48. #48 Freud's Bones-the game
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 84 reviews2022
    Dev: Katabasi StudioPub: Fortuna Imperatore AxelFox
    Windows

    Infiltrate, rule and rescue the mind of the father of Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud, in this surreal and obscure adventure. Take control of his inner voice, choose his destiny, solve clinical cases, save or condemn your patients, all whilst trying to save Freud from himself.

    Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, 2.5D 10.1%, Noir 9.6%

  49. #49 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 606 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: Point & Click 23%, Mystery 21%, Detective 20.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Puzzle 7.9%

  50. #50 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
    69% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Apexchimps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Arthur and Susan, two inseparable friends solving mysteries together. Fun and cozy indie point&click. Don't miss it!

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Comedy 12.1%, Investigation 9.3%, Cartoony 8.3%

  51. #51 DELETE AFTER READING
    70% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows · Mac

    Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.

    Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

  52. #52 Bent Oak Island
    69% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: Banefire Games
    Windows

    Bent Oak Island is a 1990's point and click adventure set on a mysterious island! Join twins Archer and Sam as they delve into the secrets of both the island and their own heritage, and maybe save the world!

    Why similar: Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 12.5%, 1990's 11.5%, Detective 8.6%, Comedy 8.5%

  53. #53 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    68% match9 user reviews78% of 9 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 29.7%, Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Adventure 10%

  54. #54 PepOS - Our Operating System
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: div
    Windows

    Available today for every citizen of Feagu, a new operating system - built for both your professional and personal use. Browse your email, visit the world wide web, do office tasks, and much more!

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Comedy 12.8%, Story Rich 8.1%

  55. #55 Not Another Weekend
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 125 reviews2021
    Dev: Animatic VisionPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

    Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Comedy 10.7%, Mystery 10.4%, 1990's 9.8%

  56. #56 Super Spy Academy
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ItalianGamerJoe
    Windows

    Join Leo in Super Spy Academy! Uncover a mysterious plot at a prestigious university, solve puzzles, interact with unique characters, and explore diverse areas to save the school from a perilous fate.

    Why similar: 2.5D 23.2%, Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 13.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 9.7%

  57. #57 The Darkside Detective
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,262 reviews2017
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

    Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Comedy 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

  58. #58 Sam & Max Save the World
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,085 reviews2020
    Dev: Skunkape Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

    Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Dogs 16.9% ★, Detective 15.8%, Comedy 11.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

  59. #59 Grimtrace
    67% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: HoodaThunk Games
    Windows

    A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases

    Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Noir 21.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Investigation 10.4%, 2.5D 8.3%

  60. #60 Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling point-and-click road adventure across Europe. Travel through mesmerizing locations, solve puzzles and survive chilling threats while following the legendary Amber Road. Will you have the wits to uncover the mystery behind the enigmatic artifact – the Sun stone?

    Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Detective 20%, Puzzle 10.9%, Investigation 10.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

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