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  1. #1 Detective Hindsight
    97% 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 32.5%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 7.3%, Puzzle 6.9%

  2. #2 A Case of Fraud
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 404 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 28.1%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 9.8%, Crime 9.3%

  3. #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 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 41.5%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 12%, Crime 9.7%, Point & Click 5.7%

  4. #4 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
    95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.

    Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11%, Logic 8.5%

  5. #5 The Missing Threads
    94% 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 30.1%, Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 9.9%

  6. #6 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    94% 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 27.9%, Investigation 22.2%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 6.6%

  7. #7 Paper Perjury
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2024
    Dev: Paper Cat Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

    Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Mystery 12%, Investigation 11.4%, Point & Click 10.2%, Crime 7%

  8. #8 The Roottrees are Dead
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,392 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

    Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

  9. #9 Deep Focus
    91% 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 33.8%, Investigation 25.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 5.6%

  10. #10 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 31.5%, Investigation 22%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 8.8%

  11. #11 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 900 reviews2026
    Dev: ぱるそに工房
    Windows

    「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!

    Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Adventure 6.2%

  12. #12 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    90% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.

    Why similar: Detective 21%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 10%

  13. #13 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    89% 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 29.3%, Investigation 23.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Puzzle 6.1%

  14. #14 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    88% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
    Windows

    [Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

    Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 16.6%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

  15. #15 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    87% matchVery Positive80% of 3,865 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 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 44.6%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 8.6%, Adventure 8.5%

  16. #16 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
    86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.

    Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 9%

  17. #17 Gap World Events
    86% 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 33.1%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 9.3%, Point & Click 8%

  18. #18 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    85% 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 36%, Investigation 27.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 7.6%, Puzzle 5%

  19. #19 Deductopia
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this new deduction game for all ages.

    Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 26.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

  20. #20 The Duke is Dead
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
    Windows

    The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!

    Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 8.1%, Logic 8%

  21. #21 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    83% matchMixed56% of 333 reviews2024
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 7%

  22. #22 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hawkshaw Entertainment
    Windows

    Investigate crime scenes, interrogate witnesses and organize your evidence to catch the culprit. Solve multiple different cases in varying areas and talk to many unique and fun characters. Can you solve it? Come and see.

    Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Investigation 26.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 8.7%, Point & Click 8.4%

  23. #23 Wrongly Accused
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
    Windows

    Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.

    Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Investigation 23.4%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Adventure 7.8%

  24. #24 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    80% matchVery Positive98% of 480 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: Detective 23.1%, Mystery 19.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 15.9%, Adventure 7.5%

  25. #25 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Distant Dimensions
    Windows

    Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"

    Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 6.3%

  26. #26 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
    81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.

    Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.5%, Crime 6.4%

  27. #27 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CorDubiumArts
    Windows

    Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.

    Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 13.2%, Logic 9.1%

  28. #28 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Escape Pod
    Windows

    Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.

    Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 16.8%, Point & Click 12.9%, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 8.4%

  29. #29 Deductopia Demo
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Nightwell Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    So you think you're a detective? Try your skills in the world of Deductopia! This demo features three zany and creative chapters about chaos in the classroom, mix-ups on the hiking trail, and confusion at the scout camp. Match everyone with the right names, pets, goals, and belongings to win!

    Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 16%, Logic 9.7%, Puzzle 8%

  30. #30 Tokyo Detectives
    78% matchMixed69% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Crime 11.6%, Point & Click 7.6%

  31. #31 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

    A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Logic 8.6%

  32. #32 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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 31.4%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Crime 11.6%, Point & Click 8.7%

  33. #33 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
    77% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2019
    Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
    Windows

    Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.4%

  34. #34 Death at Sycamore Hall
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    An arcane detective game set in an ill-fated magical academy. Find traces of magic and deduce the meaning of incantations. Examine scenes for clues to help you piece together the story, and determine the identity and fate of each former resident.

    Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 14.3%, Logic 10.4%, Puzzle 6.5%

  35. #35 The Big Hollow: 1982
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows

    The Big Hollow: 1982 is a tightly focused 2D animated murder mystery. A serial killer’s dumping ground is exposed in a small truck stop town. Find details in the evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI’s new Behavioral Science Unit as new detective Desmond.

    Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Crime 8.1%, Mystery 7.3%

  36. #36 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    75% 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 23.1%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 9.6%

  37. #37 The Ratline
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2026
    Dev: Owlskip Games
    Windows · Mac

    A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

    Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Puzzle 6.5%

  38. #38 Still Life
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Still Life 2 also now available!

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Point & Click 21.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 10.8%, Adventure 8.9%

  39. #39 City of Voices
    73% 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%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 10%, Puzzle 6.7%

  40. #40 Mohism: Battle of Words
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 reviews2023
    Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows

    Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

    Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 9.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%

  41. #41 Crimson Seer
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Meridian Malice
    Windows

    Crimson Seer is a fantasy detective puzzle game. Investigate murder scenes frozen in time, gather clues, and deduce motive, method, and location. Use your prophetic visions to uncover sinister elven plots, ancient mysteries, and dark rituals in an underground world.

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 9%, Point & Click 8.8%

  42. #42 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
    74% 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 26.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 8.1%

  43. #43 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Highland Boundary
    Windows · Mac

    Peek through gaps. Piece together history. Save your country. Explore lovingly painted locales in first-person, comb it for clues, and weave elaborate deductions that tell the story of a recluse, a revolution, and the intricate history of an alpine shack.

    Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Logic 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%

  44. #44 In a Detective's Mind
    71% 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 42.9%, Investigation 28.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Crime 9.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

  45. #45 Unheard - Voices of Crime
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,170 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 54.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, Investigation 7.4%, Point & Click 3.9%

  46. #46 Spooky Crew: Mask of the Mysterium
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matt Sanderson
    Windows

    Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.

    Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 18.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Crime 9.3%

  47. #47 Little Locked Rooms
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: riolucci
    Windows · Linux

    Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

    Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 14%, Logic 7.7%, Crime 7.7%

  48. #48 The hidden game society
    71% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: digital2 games
    Windows

    The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.

    Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Investigation 23.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 8.3%, Puzzle 8.2%

  49. #49 Epigraph
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 278 reviews2024
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows

    Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game.

    Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Investigation 24.5%, Logic 13.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 10.2%

  50. #50 Echoes of Ash
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ash Studio
    Windows

    Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.

    Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Crime 9.5%, Puzzle 5.6%

  51. #51 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    69% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: castergrams
    Windows · Mac

    Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.

    Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Investigation 30.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 1.2%

  52. #52 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 842 reviews2021
    Dev: Kiary Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Logic 11.5%

  53. #53 Murders on the Yangtze River
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 40%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 7.9%

  54. #54 Green Mist over Portland
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bushmonkey GamesPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.2%, Crime 8.1%

  55. #55 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
    67% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Can you uncover the truth behind your uncle’s dangerous past?

    Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 21.2%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%

  56. #56 Major's Heart
    67% 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 25.5%, Investigation 19.5%, Point & Click 15.3%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%

  57. #57 The Silver Crow
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dreamagination
    Windows · Mac

    You play Conrad - executioner, outcast, and the last man anyone would trust to solve a murder. A handcrafted adventure steeped in Renaissance atmosphere, occult shadows and moral ambiguity. A point & click mystery in a city where truth is buried, power decides guilt, and someone is always watching.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Crime 8.7%

  58. #58 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 28.2%, Detective 27.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Crime 12.6%, Adventure 6.2%

  59. #59 Scene Investigators
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2023
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

    Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 27%, Mystery 12.6%, Crime 12%, Logic 10.3%

  60. #60 L'affaire est dans le sac
    67% 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 35.6%, Investigation 33.2%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 7%, Adventure 6.4%

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