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  1. #1 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,239 reviews2015
    Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

    Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 20.1%, Crime 16%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Point & Click 11.3%

  2. #2 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows

    Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

    Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Comic Book 13.7%, Crime 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%

  3. #3 Methods: The Canada Files
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 379 reviews2026
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

    Why similar: Investigation 21.6%, Detective 20.7%, Crime 12.5%, Comic Book 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%

  4. #4 A Case of Fraud
    95% 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 31.5%, Investigation 24.4%, Crime 14.3%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 7.2%

  5. #5 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 518 reviews2025
    Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

    Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 21.6%, Comic Book 14.2%, Point & Click 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%

  6. #6 A Death in the Red Light
    94% matchMixed69% of 48 reviews2024
    Dev: Mystery City Games BV
    Windows

    Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.

    Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Comic Book 10%, Crime 9.9%

  7. #7 Loco Motive
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,188 reviews2024
    Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

    Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 19.3%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 13.1%, Cartoony 6.3%

  8. #8 Return of the Phantom
    92% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2020
    Dev: MPS LabsPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    The legendary Phantom of the Opera has returned! As Inspector Raoul Montand, you are the only one who can pursue the Red Death into the past and prevent him from terrorizing the present in this point and click mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Investigation 23.4%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 8.8%, Adventure 7.6%

  9. #9 No Case Should Remain Unsolved
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,281 reviews2024
    Dev: Somi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

    Why similar: Investigation 28.2%, Detective 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Story Rich 6.3%

  10. #10 The Operator
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 8,412 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 31%, Investigation 25.2%, Crime 13.8%, Point & Click 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%

  11. #11 Still Life
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,094 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Still Life 2 also now available!

    Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Detective 28.1%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 9%, Adventure 7.8%

  12. #12 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,292 reviews2025
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

    Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 15%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Mystery 7.3%

  13. #13 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    89% 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 43.3%, Investigation 19.1%, Crime 14%, Point & Click 7.3%, Mystery 7.3%

  14. #14 Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives
    88% 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 26.1%, Investigation 19.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Comic Book 11%

  15. #15 The Missing Threads
    87% 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 30.4%, Investigation 23.5%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 7.1%

  16. #16 The Detective's Apprentice
    86% 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 34.7%, Investigation 25.5%, Point & Click 12.6%, Crime 8.1%, Mystery 7.4%

  17. #17 Deep Focus
    86% 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 33.6%, Investigation 26.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 7.8%, Cartoony 6.2%

  18. #18 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
    85% 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: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 24.9%, Point & Click 12.8%, Crime 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%

  19. #19 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold Case Inc
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 20.6%, Crime 14.7%, Point & Click 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

  20. #20 Detective Turner: If Looks Could Kill
    84% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: RikerPub: ALL DAY ALL NIGHT
    Windows · Mac

    A text-driven noir murder mystery where you literally read the room. Search for clues in the text, photograph evidence, and interrogate suspects to solve the murder of fashion icon Margot Voss.

    Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Point & Click 12.3%, Comic Book 9.1%

  21. #21 I'M YOUR HOST
    83% 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 39.1%, Investigation 27.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Adventure 4.2%

  22. #22 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
    82% 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 28.9%, Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 17.7%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 5.8%

  23. #23 Wild East: The Straw Man
    82% 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 29%, Investigation 22.8%, Point & Click 17.6%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 6.7%

  24. #24 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
    81% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows

    Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 16.1%, Comic Book 13.8%, Crime 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%

  25. #25 Neon Hearts City
    80% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Point & Click 14.4%, Crime 11.1%

  26. #26 The Golden Girl Case
    81% 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 31.8%, Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Crime 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%

  27. #27 Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NorthLightPixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 22.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Mystery 4.9%

  28. #28 Major's Heart
    79% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Dormouse
    Windows

    A sci-fi detective game where you interrogate the brain scans of crime victims. Uncover the hidden truth behind the dystopian regime by any means necessary.

    Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 17.3%, Adventure 7.2%

  29. #29 The Roottrees are Dead
    77% 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 37.5%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%

  30. #30 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
    78% matchPositive98% of 47 reviews2025
    Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
    Windows

    A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Point & Click 14.8%, Crime 13.6%

  31. #31 Evidence Officer
    78% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: KAISOU GAMING
    Windows

    A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.

    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 25%, Crime 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Mystery 8.9%

  32. #32 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    76% 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 33.4%, Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Adventure 7.5%

  33. #33 The Wolf Among Us Remastered
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Telltale
    Windows

    A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.

    Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Point & Click 9.2%, Comic Book 9.2%

  34. #34 Methods: The Detective Competition
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 726 reviews2020
    Dev: LockedOn GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

    Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Crime 10.9%, Point & Click 10.4%

  35. #35 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    75% 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 30.2%, Investigation 24.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%, Mystery 6.9%

  36. #36 SideEye High
    75% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Fundamental Studios
    Windows

    A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.

    Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 19.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Crime 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

  37. #37 In a Detective's Mind
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
    Windows

    In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.

    Why similar: Detective 41.3%, Investigation 27.9%, Crime 12.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, Mystery 5.5%

  38. #38 Detective Hindsight
    73% 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 37.5%, Investigation 24.3%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 8.7%, Crime 7.2%

  39. #39 雾尽时分
    74% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

    戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……

    Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Crime 15.8%, Point & Click 12.2%

  40. #40 Big Ear Detective
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fabula Improviso
    Windows · Mac

    Ironic point & click adventure where a once brilliant detective quits his trade and lands a job in IT to make a living. But even in the seemingly mundane world of office life, there are secrets to be uncovered. Navigate through puzzles, quirky colleagues, and intrigues to crack corporate mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 15%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Comic Book 10%

  41. #41 D.W. Dagger: Chapter One
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Lime Interactive
    Windows

    A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 21.6%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Comic Book 11.4%

  42. #42 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
    73% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Follow amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to Ireland to investigate the disappearance of a famous writer.

    Why similar: Detective 26%, Investigation 19.4%, Point & Click 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Crime 9.7%

  43. #43 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    72% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2020
    Dev: Benedict Ide
    Windows · Mac

    In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

    Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 23.6%, Point & Click 15.5%, Crime 13.2%, Mystery 7.2%

  44. #44 City of Voices
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.

    Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Investigation 24.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Mystery 7.8%

  45. #45 Gloomy Clues: The Broken Mirror
    70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Paradise ®
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!

    Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Comic Book 12.1%, Point & Click 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%

  46. #46 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,611 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

    Why similar: Investigation 28.7%, Detective 27.9%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 7.8%, Story Rich 5.8%

  47. #47 Unheard - Voices of Crime
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,532 reviews2019
    Dev: NEXT Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Crime 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Point & Click 11%

  48. #48 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    72% 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 48.5%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Mystery 7.2%

  49. #49 Gap World Events
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 荔枝加盐
    Windows

    This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.

    Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Investigation 22.7%, Crime 13.5%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 7.7%

  50. #50 Crime O'Clock
    69% matchMixed69% of 515 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Crime 14%, Comic Book 12.4%, Point & Click 11.8%

  51. #51 The Case of the Golden Idol
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

    Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Crime 10.3%

  52. #52 Tokyo Detectives
    70% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

    Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 25.6%, Crime 16.3%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 7.2%

  53. #53 False Testimony
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bizi Games
    Windows

    Explore different locations, talk to characters, collect evidence, and draw your own conclusions about who, how, and why is behind what happened.

    Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Point & Click 20%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Investigation 9.9%, Mystery 7.3%

  54. #54 Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2024
    Dev: Seam Entertainment
    Windows

    A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?

    Why similar: Investigation 24.8%, Detective 23%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 8.3%

  55. #55 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 701 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 28.5%, Investigation 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 7%

  56. #56 Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Triple Cerberus Studios
    Windows

    Six witnesses, six suspects, and thousands of discoverable lines of dialog. You're the fantasy detective on the case of a stolen magical artifact, and in order to determine the truth you'll have to cross examine, interrogate, and reference all your resources to catch the thief before time runs out.

    Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 7.8%

  57. #57 Embers Of Spiritflame
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Hytte
    Windows

    Embers of Spiritflame is an Emotional Point & Click detective adventure about the exploration of an old abandoned house. Inside, You go through comic book-inspired levels and begin to uncover why everyone is missing. View events and memories of the place and piece the story together.

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 18.7%, Comic Book 13.7%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 6.7%

  58. #58 Trials of Innocence
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,723 reviews2025
    Dev: 猫龙游戏
    Windows
    Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

    Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Crime 13.2%, Point & Click 10.3%

  59. #59 L'affaire est dans le sac
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Jean-Marc VanbalberghePub: Association Let's Develop Change
    Windows

    In an investigation where the thieves are not necessarily the ones you think they are, follow the clues, question the suspects, and get to the truth by avoiding false leads. But beware, some people are not ready to give up so easily.

    Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Investigation 33.4%, Point & Click 17.3%, Adventure 5.1%, 2D 4%

  60. #60 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    67% 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 38.6%, Investigation 29.8%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 8.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

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