Games Like The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

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 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 predecessor to the seed game, offering the same cast, humor, and episodic supernatural mystery format.

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 32.7%, Detective 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Comedy 9.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that perfectly captures the retro aesthetic and dry, meta-humor found in the seed game.

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 26.1%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 8.6%, Comedy 7.3%, Visual Novel 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of quirky detective work and vibrant, character-focused mystery solving with a unique 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 21.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Investigation 11.4%, Mystery 9.1%, Comedy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art detective game that mirrors the lighthearted yet investigative spirit of the seed game.

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 22.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 90s-inspired pixel-art mystery that balances dark, supernatural undertones with a strong investigative narrative.

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 23.2%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, satisfying detective experience that rewards careful observation and logical deduction in a series of strange cases.

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 26.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%, Retro 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling detective experience where you must solve crimes in a steampunk setting, focusing on dialogue and deduction.

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 21.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 10.1%, Comedy 9%, Visual Novel 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gathering clues and interrogating suspects in a quirky, mystery-filled environment that feels very familiar.

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 15%, Detective 14%, Dark Humor 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that features a witty protagonist solving a local mystery with a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

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 20.4%, Dark Humor 19.7%, Comedy 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar mix of occult mystery and dark humor within a pixelated, adventure-game framework.

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 22.1%, Point & Click 15.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines historical mystery with classic point-and-click mechanics and beautiful pixel art, reminiscent of the seed game's structure.

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 21.7%, Point & Click 14.9%, Investigation 13.2%, Comedy 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated point-and-click mystery that balances supernatural elements with a classic detective narrative.

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

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Comedy 14.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same short, funny, and casual investigative vibe found in the seed game's more lighthearted moments.

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 21.7%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Dark Comedy 11.3%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, murder-mystery point-and-click game that features a detective animal and a strong comedic tone.

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 31.8%, Investigation 17.2%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 7%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, short-form detective game that focuses on investigation and witty dialogue in a charming setting.

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 28.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Puzzle 13%, Comedy 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that shares the supernatural, humorous tone of the seed game.

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 17.9%, Comedy 14.1%, Dark Comedy 13.2%, Dark Humor 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural point-and-click mystery that leans heavily into comedy and clever puzzle design.

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 15.5%, Dark Comedy 12.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Investigation 11%, Comedy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game where you interact with ghosts to solve mysteries, perfectly matching the seed game's theme.

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 28.1%, Point & Click 22.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that emphasizes player choice and investigation, offering a more serious but equally compelling mystery.

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 26.6%, Detective 22.5%, Comedy 15.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A series of short, comedic detective episodes that lean into the same self-aware humor as the seed game.

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Point & Click 19.6%, Mystery 14.7%, Comedy 13.8%, Funny 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A Victorian-era comedy adventure that shares the same irreverent humor and point-and-click gameplay loop.

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 23.4%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a quirky, small-town mystery atmosphere with a heavy emphasis on logic puzzles and a unique visual style.

An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 14.4%, Dark Humor 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, episodic mystery game that explores supernatural themes through a unique, stylized art direction.

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 51.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Mystery 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality pixel-art adventure that excels in world-building and complex, mystery-driven storytelling.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Story Rich 21.5%, Puzzle 18.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click horror-mystery that shares the seed game's interest in the macabre and the supernatural.

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 28.8%, Investigation 18%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that focuses on a strong narrative and puzzle-solving in a grim, atmospheric world.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Dark Humor 20.9%, Story Rich 15%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Funny 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven adventure that balances whimsical humor with unsettling, supernatural 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 43.1%, Comedy 27.5%, Funny 12.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and absurd point-and-click adventure that prioritizes comedy and bizarre scenarios above all else.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dark Humor 22.7%, Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Funny 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it captures the small-town mystery and atmospheric charm that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

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 29.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 8.6%

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 20.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%

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

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Comedy 13.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 11.6%

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 14.4%, Detective 14%, Text-Based 10.4%, Point & Click 10.2%, Dark Humor 9.6%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Comedy 16.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 10%

Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual Social Media! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Why similar: Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Dark Humor 11.2%, Text-Based 10.4%, Point & Click 10.2%

A missing person case straight out of 1995. Search the early internet, dig through emails and dusty floppy discs, and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Victoria Mason.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 11.5%, Comedy 9.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%

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 19.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Comedy 8.1%

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 25.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Investigation 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.6%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 7.3%, Point & Click 7%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 10.2%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 14.4%, Comedy 12%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 9.1%

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 21.1%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Comedy 12.3%, Mystery 11.4%

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 17.5%, Point & Click 13.7%, Comedy 11.3%, Dark Humor 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%

Guide local radio hosts Poe and Munro through six TV-like episodes of supernatural strangeness and sizzling on-screen chemistry. From the creators of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Dark Comedy 22%, Point & Click 15%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 14.7%, Dark Humor 12.7%, Mystery 11.7%

Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 16%, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 10.9%, Text-Based 10.9%, Mystery 9.8%

Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 12.5%, Investigation 12.3%, Text-Based 11.7%, Mystery 8.7%

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 22%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 19.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Story Rich 9.9%

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 24.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Dark Comedy 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%

A comedic point-and-click adventure where a hungover antique dealer must solve his own robbery in Paris, dragging himself and his friends into a wildly idiotic journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 16.2%, Comedy 13.4%, Dark Humor 12.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.3%

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 20.5%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Point & Click 13%, Investigation 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Text-Based 14.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Point & Click 10%

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Mystery 21.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Puzzle 11%, Story Rich 9.3%

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 23.6%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Comedy 8%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Text-Based 11.3%, Investigation 8.5%

Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!

Why similar: Point & Click 17.5%, Dark Comedy 17.3%, Detective 14.4%, Dark Humor 10.7%, Comedy 10%

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 30.9%, Point & Click 20.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%