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  1. #1 Voodoo Detective
    97% matchVery Positive96% of 365 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%, 2.5D 10.4%, Mystery 8.9%

  2. #2 LumineNight
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 479 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 22.1%, Noir 13.4%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 10.8%, 2.5D 7.6%

  3. #3 Inspector Waffles
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 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: Dog 26.1%, Noir 16.3%, Detective 15.1%, Point & Click 9.8%, Mystery 7.2%

  4. #4 Nine Noir Lives
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 151 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 17.7%, Point & Click 14.5%, Comedy 9.8%, Mystery 7.2%

  5. #5 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 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 23.8%, Noir 16.7%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Investigation 9.6%

  6. #6 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    94% matchVery Positive98% of 435 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 21%, Mystery 19.4%, Detective 18.6%, Drama 8.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

  7. #7 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

    A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.7%, 2.5D 13%, Exploration 7.3%

  8. #8 Tangle Tower
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 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 25.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, Noir 13.5%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 6.8%

  9. #9 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 26.7%, Noir 15.1%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 9.5%, Investigation 9.3%

  10. #10 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 58 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 14.9%, Noir 14.4%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10%, Drama 7%

  11. #11 The Roottrees are Dead
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 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 29.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Investigation 8.8%

  12. #12 Five Day Detective
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 23.2%, Point & Click 16.7%, Comedy 7.6%, Puzzle 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

  13. #13 Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes
    89% 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 19.3%, Dog 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 8.7%

  14. #14 Freud's Bones-the game
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 83 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 20.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Drama 9.2%, 2.5D 9.2%

  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: Dog 40.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Cartoony 8.5%, Story Rich 6%, Cute 5.6%

  16. #16 Pasha Planet: Reborn
    86% matchPositive83% of 12 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: Dog 22.6%, Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 12%, Investigation 7.8%, Puzzle 7.4%

  17. #17 Doggins
    85% 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: Dog 28.5%, Point & Click 20.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Comedy 8%

  18. #18 Who Stole My Beard?
    86% matchPositive93% of 28 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 18.9%, Dog 17.7%, Point & Click 12.5%, Comedy 8%, Story Rich 8%

  19. #19 Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
    84% matchVery Positive99% of 394 reviews2024
    Dev: Skunkape Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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: Point & Click 20.7%, Dog 18.8%, Detective 13.2%, Comedy 11.4%, Puzzle 8.1%

  20. #20 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!

    Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Detective 18.8%, 2.5D 14.8%, Drama 10.6%, Adventure 9.4%

  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 26.7%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Comedy 12.5%, Investigation 6.5%

  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 14.1%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%

  23. #23 Heir of the Dog
    81% 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 24.3%, Dog 22.5%, Comedy 12%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.5%

  24. #24 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
    82% matchMixed51% of 112 reviews2017
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!

    Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 15.3%, 2.5D 14.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Drama 9.6%

  25. #25 Connected Clue
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 98 reviews2026
    Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

    Why similar: Detective 18.7%, 2.5D 13.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, Noir 11%, Drama 9.8%

  26. #26 Mutropolis
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2021
    Dev: Pirita StudioPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 28.9%, Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Cartoony 7.8%

  27. #27 Fate's Reflection:The Case of Detective Kotomu
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 失眠症客Pub: OneSlash Studio
    Windows

    This is a furry-themed 2D mystery puzzle game. On the eve of the Spirit Sending Festival, the police chief of Kotomu Town is mysteriously murdered. As a special investigator, KERIT and his partner HUSK assist in uncovering a five-year-old hidden truth under eerie local legends……

    Why similar: Dog 32.4%, Detective 13.7%, Point & Click 11.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 8.8%

  28. #28 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
    79% matchPositive100% of 12 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%, Mystery 11.4%, Comedy 11.4%, Point & Click 7.8%

  29. #29 Dead Detective: Zombie Conspiracy
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 12.7%, Investigation 8.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

  30. #30 Alex Hill: The Body at Clearwater Bay
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

    When a body mysteriously washes up on the shores of Clearwater Bay, you, as Detective Alex Hill, are hired to investigate. Was it a tragic suicide or is something more sinister at work? Solve puzzles, look for evidence, and confront a web of lies as you work to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: 2.5D 18.5%, Detective 18.1%, Point & Click 17.8%, Drama 9.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

  31. #31 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
    Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

    Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Detective 24.9%, Puzzle 12%, Adventure 9.5%, Drama 9.1%

  32. #32 Wildwood Down
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 113 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 16.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Comedy 11.1%, Puzzle 7.9%

  33. #33 Grayton the Detective
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Incidental Minds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 16.4%, Investigation 9.9%, Puzzle 7.3%, Drama 7.2%

  34. #34 Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual!
    77% 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: Dog 27.2%, Detective 17.6%, Point & Click 14.8%, Comedy 9.5%, Cartoony 7.9%

  35. #35 Washed Upon A Murder
    76% 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 17.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 8.6%, Comedy 8.2%

  36. #36 Detective Dana
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Vice Beast
    Windows

    Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!

    Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Point & Click 15.6%, Noir 14.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 7.5%

  37. #37 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wandering Door Games
    Windows · Linux

    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 22.5%, Point & Click 21%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 9.1%, Story Rich 8.6%

  38. #38 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 13.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

  39. #39 AntVentor
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 518 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 19.3%, Point & Click 15.3%, Mystery 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%, Cartoony 7.9%

  40. #40 Crushed In Time
    73% matchNo user 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 20.6%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Comedy 12.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

  41. #41 Super Spy Academy
    73% 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 22.4%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 13%, Detective 13%, Puzzle 9.1%

  42. #42 The Mystery of Oak Island
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.

    Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Detective 20.4%, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Comedy 8.6%

  43. #43 The Dismissed Case: Black Hollow
    71% 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 15.2%, Point & Click 8.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, 1990's 7.7%

  44. #44 Animal Mystery Crew
    71% 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 24.9%, Noir 13.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Comedy 9.9%, Investigation 9.8%

  45. #45 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    70% 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: Point & Click 21.1%, Detective 19%, Noir 18.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 9.5%

  46. #46 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    '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 27%, Mystery 15%, Noir 9.4%, Adventure 9.4%

  47. #47 Post Mortem
    71% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
    Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 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 29.6%, Detective 23%, Noir 15.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 9.5%

  48. #48 DELETE AFTER READING
    69% 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 11.6%, 1990's 7.1%

  49. #49 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows

    Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Drama 8.8%

  50. #50 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
    68% matchPositive96% of 27 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 17.8%, Comedy 12.2%, Investigation 9.5%, Cartoony 8.2%

  51. #51 In Memoriam
    68% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: MoCaps
    Windows · Linux

    Step into a gripping medieval political thriller where intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles shape your fate. As a ghostly detective, you’ll uncover conspiracies, navigate a web of deception and unravel a larger mystery tied to your own demise

    Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 10.3%, Drama 10.1%

  52. #52 超探偵シャーロックちゃん ~掟破りのミスディレクション~
    67% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2025
    Dev: おんねんちゃんねる
    Windows

    The famous detective Sarako Imai (Sherlock-chan) takes on a difficult case! Sherlock-chan and Watson-kun are on a comfort trip. Can they solve a murder case at a winter spa resort? A murder mystery with a challenge to the player.

    Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Mystery 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, 1990's 7.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

  53. #53 Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,551 reviews2009
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    ‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.

    Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Detective 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Drama 10.6%, 1990's 9.4%

  54. #54 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 15.7%, Investigation 10.8%, Adventure 9.6%

  55. #55 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 27.5%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Comedy 12.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

  56. #56 Finch & Archie
    66% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2026
    Dev: Octarine Arts
    Windows

    An episodic co-op noir murder mystery. Play as one half of a crime-fighting duo: the detective Jack Finch and his police dog, Archie. Use your deduction skills and sense of smell to find evidence, interrogate suspects, and catch the culprit in a gritty story set in the Great Depression.

    Why similar: Dog 32.4%, Noir 16.4%, Detective 15.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 8.3%

  57. #57 Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat
    69% 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 28.8%, Point & Click 23.4%, Mystery 17.9%, Adventure 10.3%, Puzzle 10%

  58. #58 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 410 reviews2011
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!

    Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Point & Click 23.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Drama 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%

  59. #59 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZombieDogStudio
    Windows

    The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.

    Why similar: Detective 40.2%, Drama 16%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

  60. #60 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    64% matchMostly Positive79% of 580 reviews2026
    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

    Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Noir 13.7%, Point & Click 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Mystery 10.4%

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