Games Like The Darkside Detective

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 15.1%, Comedy 10.3%, Mystery 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the same supernatural investigations and humorous tone.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Detective 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that perfectly captures the retro humor and mystery-solving gameplay of the genre.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Detective 19.2%, Supernatural 15.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of supernatural investigation and point-and-click mechanics with a strong emphasis on narrative choices.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Point & Click 22.3%, Dark Humor 14.8%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a gritty noir detective aesthetic with a unique, humorous animal-based world and point-and-click investigation.

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 33.8%, Point & Click 18.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a brilliant, deduction-heavy mystery experience that rewards careful observation similar to the investigative gameplay of the seed.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Comedy 16.5%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Funny 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hilarious, and low-stakes detective game that shares the same dry, comedic charm as the seed game.

When an occult German WW2 division releases an ancient curse upon the world, a supernatural problem is going to require a supernatural solution. Take control of two playable heroes as they embark on a comedic, alternate-history adventure with a truly original story (99.9999% guaranteed).

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Dark Humor 15.4%, Comedy 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends supernatural mystery with dark humor and classic point-and-click mechanics in a distinct pixel-art style.

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: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Comedy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art detective game that features a witty, animal-protagonist mystery with a lighthearted tone.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Point & Click 16.5%, Comedy 16.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Funny 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the absurdly funny and casual investigative gameplay of the first Frog Detective title.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Point & Click 21.4%, Mystery 14%, Retro 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective game where you solve mysteries through dialogue and investigation without a traditional inventory system.

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 33.3%, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Comedy 8%, Funny 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant detective game that focuses on interviewing eccentric suspects and piecing together clues in a mysterious mansion.

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 28.5%, Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 1990's 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 90s-inspired detective thriller with a strong female lead and a compelling mystery told through point-and-click gameplay.

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 23%, Point & Click 16.6%, Comedy 11.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click mystery set on a train that features the same style of witty writing and puzzle-solving as the seed.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Supernatural 16.8%, Detective 15%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural detective series that focuses on solving ghost-related mysteries through point-and-click exploration.

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 27.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Comedy 11.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that features a supernatural noir mystery with a distinct, hand-drawn visual style.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Lovecraftian 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A atmospheric, folk-horror point-and-click adventure that excels at building mystery through pixel-art environments.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Point & Click 25.1%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective adventure that emphasizes investigative skills and player choice in a beautifully realized pixel-art world.

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 36.9%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 16.3%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, deduction-based detective game that challenges players to solve a complex family mystery through investigation.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Lovecraftian 23.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Comedy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes with a humorous twist.

The Phantom Fellows is about two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, since one of them is already dead.

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 15%, Comedy 10.4%, Dark Humor 8%, 1980s 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous point-and-click adventure about a ghost and a human working together to solve mysteries.

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Point & Click 23%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art detective game that focuses on historical mystery-solving and dialogue-based investigation.

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Point & Click 21.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Comedy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, animal-led detective mystery that features classic point-and-click puzzles and a charming 1920s setting.

Join Dangeresque, (Strong Bad from Homestar Runner) the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Detective 22%, Comedy 13.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A series of short, funny, and self-aware point-and-click adventures that match the comedic energy of the seed game.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Point & Click 30%, Mystery 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Retro 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that focuses on deep storytelling and a haunting, pixel-art aesthetic.

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 25.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Comedy 13.2%, Funny 8.5%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed noir detective game that balances a serious mystery with plenty of puns and comedic dialogue.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.5%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark Humor 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused point-and-click game with a unique art style and a gripping, story-rich narrative.

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 41.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 6.2%, Funny 6.2%

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 10.6%, Mystery 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich cyberpunk detective game that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics to solve complex mysteries.

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Point & Click 19.8%, Lovecraftian 19.8%, Mystery 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and slightly unsettling point-and-click puzzle game that shares the bizarre, supernatural tone of the seed.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.2%, Detective 22.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, sci-fi detective story that uses classic adventure game mechanics to explore a dark, futuristic setting.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Point & Click 18.7%, Comedy 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Funny 8.8%

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 38.3%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 6.7%, Adventure 5.9%

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Detective 27.1%, Comedy 19.6%, Adventure 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired, comedic point-and-click adventure featuring a cynical rooster detective solving a mystery.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Comedy 21.6%, Funny 13.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 5.2%

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Retro 13.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Funny 10.9%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Point & Click 26.7%, Comedy 12.9%, Dark Humor 8.5%, Adventure 6.5%

Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want.

Why similar: Comedy 29%, Funny 22.9%, Story Rich 16.6%, Indie 9.7%, Adventure 9.1%

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.9%, Supernatural 18.4%, Mystery 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Story Rich 11.1%

Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.

Why similar: Adventure 39.8%, Puzzle 35.2%, Indie 20.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.

Why similar: Puzzle 73.8%, Indie 26.2%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Detective 61.5%, Story Rich 21.4%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.9%, Comedy 11.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark Humor 8.7%, Funny 8.1%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 47.6%, Indie 33.3%, 2D 19.1%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 7.4%, Dark Humor 7.3%

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Point & Click 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 11%, Retro 7.6%

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Funny 18.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 6%

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Dark Humor 19.7%, Funny 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Story Rich 11.5%

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Mystery 27.5%, Story Rich 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Funny 12.8%, Indie 8.9%

A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.9%, Detective 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 5.9%

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 34.2%, Point & Click 16.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cartoony 6.1%

The Truth Is Pretty Out There. Only you can decipher the mystery of Boomtown USA. Comb a mysterious government base for evidence, investigate the set of a ghost hunt, and unravel the truth, no matter how ridiculous it may be!

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Supernatural 17.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Funny 8.8%

Pool Panic is an unconventional billiards game with something new around every corner. It's the world's least realistic pool simulator!

Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Funny 41.3%, Puzzle 14.2%

Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.

Why similar: Adventure 25.9%, Puzzle 25.1%, Story Rich 20.9%, Indie 15.3%, 2D 9.1%

Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Supernatural 15.3%, Detective 12.6%, Comedy 11.2%, Dark Humor 10%

A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.8%, Comedy 15.5%, Dark Humor 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 10.3%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.6%, 2D 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!

Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Point & Click 17.2%, Dark Humor 11.6%, Comedy 8.7%, Funny 8.5%