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Games Like The Detective's Apprentice

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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 20.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 7.3%, Puzzle 6.8%

  2. #2 A Case of Fraud
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 21.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 9.8%, Crime 9.3%

  3. #3 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 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 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    95% 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 22.3%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 6.6%

  5. #5 Paper Perjury
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 190 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 11.5%, Point & Click 10.3%, Crime 7%

  6. #6 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
    94% 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 18.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11%, Logic 8.5%

  7. #7 The Roottrees are Dead
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 10.7%, Puzzle 8.1%

  8. #8 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    93% 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 17.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 6.3%

  9. #9 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: MDNA Games
    Windows

    Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

    Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Investigation 22.1%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 8.8%

  10. #10 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 740 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 27.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 6.2%

  11. #11 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    91% 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 20.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 10%

  12. #12 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    90% 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 29.2%, Investigation 23.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 9.4%, Puzzle 6%

  13. #13 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    89% 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 27.8%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 16.7%, Logic 8.5%, Puzzle 7.6%

  14. #14 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    88% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 44.7%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Investigation 8.5%

  15. #15 Deductopia
    87% 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 26.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 7.5%

  16. #16 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    84% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
    Dev: Default Cube Games
    Windows · Mac

    Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

    Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Mystery 19.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 16%, Adventure 7.4%

  17. #17 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 3,003 reviews2016
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

    Why similar: Detective 41.7%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 10.6%, Adventure 8%

  18. #18 The Duke is Dead
    86% 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 37.7%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.1%, Crime 8.1%, Logic 8%

  19. #19 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
    85% 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 18.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 9.1%

  20. #20 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    84% matchMixed56% of 326 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 21.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 7%

  21. #21 Wrongly Accused
    83% matchNo user reviews
    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 23.5%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 7.8%

  22. #22 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
    82% 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%

  23. #23 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
    82% 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 18.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Point & Click 11.5%, Crime 6.5%

  24. #24 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
    81% 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 30.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Crime 13.2%, Logic 9.1%

  25. #25 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Crime 8%

  26. #26 Mohism: Battle of Words
    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 606 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 30.3%, Investigation 21.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Crime 9.8%, Puzzle 7.8%

  27. #27 Tokyo Detectives
    81% matchMixed70% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 24.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Crime 11.6%, Point & Click 7.6%

  28. #28 Deductopia Demo
    79% matchPositive96% of 49 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 21%, Mystery 16.1%, Logic 9.7%, Puzzle 8%

  29. #29 Death at Sycamore Hall
    78% 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 35.5%, Investigation 27.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Logic 10.4%, Puzzle 6.5%

  30. #30 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
    78% 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 13%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 11.4%

  31. #31 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 75 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 23.2%, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Crime 9.6%

  32. #32 The Big Hollow: 1982
    76% 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 34.7%, Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Crime 8.1%, Mystery 7.3%

  33. #33 Still Life
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Still Life 2 also now available!

    Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Point & Click 21.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 10.8%, Adventure 8.9%

  34. #34 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    76% 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 16.9%, Point & Click 13%, Crime 10.7%, Mystery 8.5%

  35. #35 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wandering Door Games
    Windows · Linux

    A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.

    Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 21.2%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 5%

  36. #36 The Ratline
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 157 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 36.1%, Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Puzzle 6.6%

  37. #37 City of Voices
    74% 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 30.6%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 10%, Puzzle 6.6%

  38. #38 Epigraph
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 258 reviews2024
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Investigation 24.6%, Logic 13%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 10.1%

  39. #39 Puzzle Spy International
    72% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
    Dev: Travel-Friendly Cake
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

    Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Logic 8.7%, Puzzle 7.1%

  40. #40 Crimson Seer
    74% 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 28.1%, Investigation 21.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 9.1%, Point & Click 8.8%

  41. #41 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
    75% matchPositive89% of 18 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 19.4%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 8.1%

  42. #42 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Highland Boundary
    Windows · Mac

    You've been confined your whole life. Peering through cracks and eavesdropping passes the time, but it won't change the world. Until a foreign military threatens your home and forces you to act. Solve a cozy and fiendish detective-mystery, making logical deductions from limited perspectives.

    Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Logic 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%

  43. #43 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 42.8%, Investigation 28.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Crime 9.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

  44. #44 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 18.3%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Crime 9.4%

  45. #45 In Memoriam
    70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: MoCaps
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 12.2%, Puzzle 9%

  46. #46 The hidden game society
    72% 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 37.2%, Investigation 23.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Logic 8.3%, Puzzle 8.2%

  47. #47 Echoes of Ash
    71% 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 24.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 9.6%, Puzzle 5.5%

  48. #48 Little Locked Rooms
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 132 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 21.8%, Mystery 14%, Crime 7.7%, Logic 7.7%

  49. #49 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

    Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 8.2%, Crime 5.4%

  50. #50 Unheard - Voices of Crime
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,839 reviews2019
    Dev: NEXT Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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 55.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Investigation 7.4%, Story Rich 3.9%

  51. #51 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 40.8%, Investigation 30.6%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 1.2%

  52. #52 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nessie Games
    Windows

    A desktop-detective mystery where you’re tasked with investigating an unsolved murder. Scour case files and use logic and deduction to discover the truth of a thrilling story.

    Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Investigation 25.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 11.6%, Crime 9.5%

  53. #53 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 35.5%, Investigation 33.3%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 7%, Adventure 6.4%

  54. #54 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,302 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 28.6%, Detective 27.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Crime 12.7%, Adventure 6.3%

  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 31.6%, Investigation 21.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%

  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 25.6%, Investigation 19.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%

  57. #57 Scene Investigators
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 971 reviews2023
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Investigation 27.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Crime 12.1%, Logic 10.2%

  58. #58 Trials of Innocence
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 1,556 reviews2025
    Dev: 猫龙游戏
    Windows
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 22.2 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 27.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 10.7%, Crime 9.7%, Point & Click 8.5%

  59. #59 Who Did It?
    66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
    Windows

    Who Did It? Is a detective puzzle-game. Your job is to read the given case files to find out who the murderer is! Do you have what it takes to master all cases and close them all for good?

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 22.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 12.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

  60. #60 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows

    Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 12.3%, Logic 9.2%, Point & Click 8.7%

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