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Games Like The Detective's Apprentice

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Detective, Investigation, Mystery.

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Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world-renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve "howdunnit" cases that are too tough for the local police to crack and uncover a deeper mystery along the way!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: darqwerful
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fractal Pop Games
    Windows

    The mask of a legendary thief has been stolen. Follow Detective Time in a point-and-click investigation using her watch to witness key moments and uncover who is behind this new wave of robberies. Observe the past. Investigate the present. Uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 8.8%, Crime 8.3%

  2. #2 I'M YOUR HOST
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Calligram Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.

    Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%

  3. #3 Detective Hindsight
    96% 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 32.6%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 7.3%, Puzzle 7%

  4. #4 A Case of Fraud
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 518 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 21.1%, Mystery 11%, Point & Click 10%, Crime 9.1%

  5. #5 Curtain Call in Flames
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gamescun
    Windows

    Curtain Call in Flames is a single-player 2D courtroom mystery visual novel set in a traditional Chinese puppet troupe. As defense attorney Bian Bo, investigate a murder, question witnesses, examine evidence, and expose contradictions in court to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Crime 9.9%, Puzzle 5.4%

  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 23.7%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 11%, Logic 8.5%

  7. #7 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 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 41.6%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Crime 9.6%, Point & Click 5.7%

  8. #8 The Missing Threads
    92% 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 30.2%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 11.1%, Crime 9.8%

  9. #9 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    91% 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%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 6.7%

  10. #10 The Golden Girl Case
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StickyLabs
    Windows · Mac

    As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

    Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Point & Click 9.4%, Crime 8.1%

  11. #11 Paper Perjury
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 228 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 27.2%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 8.1%, Crime 7.3%

  12. #12 The Roottrees are Dead
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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

    Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 10.5%, Puzzle 8.4%

  13. #13 Deep Focus
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    A mystery adventure game featuring a camera-headed detective and a superpowered girl teaming up to solve crimes. Play as the detective to gather and combine clues, reveal the hidden truth, and tear down fabricated lies.

    Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Investigation 25.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 5.7%

  14. #14 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    88% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: MDNA Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 9%

  15. #15 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PATRONES & ESCONDITES
    Windows · Mac

    A true crime detective game where you map suspects, reconstruct timelines, and use deduction to find the truth everyone missed.

    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 10.5%, Crime 9.2%

  16. #16 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    87% 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 20.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Crime 9.8%

  17. #17 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,381 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 40.7%, Investigation 26.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Adventure 6.3%

  18. #18 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    86% 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 23.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 9.4%, Puzzle 6.1%

  19. #19 The Millhaven Murders
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kiloupa Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A hand-drawn and story-rich deduction mystery set in 1887. Pearl Lundgren is dead and two men have been arrested for her murder, but the full truth remains to be discovered, and only you can piece it together.

    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Logic 9.5%, Puzzle 8.6%

  20. #20 查无此人
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: CopyCat.Studio
    Windows · Mac

    一款以清末民初的上海为时代背景的社会派推理游戏。你在一台历史悬案核查终端前接手这项任务:为墙中无名遗骸重建家族谱系。翻阅泛黄的婚书、讣告与老照片,看清旧秩序崩塌之际每个人的选择与挣扎。

    Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Logic 9.3%, Puzzle 7.5%

  21. #21 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    83% 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 20.9%, Mystery 16.6%, Logic 8.5%, Adventure 7.7%

  22. #22 Set the Record Straight
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Anja Remic
    Windows · Mac

    A 1998-set deduction game. Trawl a period internet for documents, photographs, and dead ends, then correct the official record: who really wrote, played, drew, or built it. An anthology of credit fraud, set straight one careful search at a time.

    Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 6.9%

  23. #23 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,936 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 44.5%, Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Investigation 8.7%, Adventure 8.7%

  24. #24 Gap World Events
    80% matchNo user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
    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 33.2%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 9.1%, Point & Click 8%

  25. #25 Marcella Moon: Killer at the Cove
    81% 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 23.7%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 8.9%

  26. #26 The City Knows
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DaiFire
    Windows

    A story-driven deduction game set in Okayama, Japan, where everyone has an answer—but you need evidence. Examine evidence and records, cross-reference witness accounts, reconstruct timelines, and separate plausible theories from provable facts across six murder investigations.

    Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Crime 12.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Puzzle 7.8%

  27. #27 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    79% 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%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 7.6%, Puzzle 5.1%

  28. #28 Deductopia
    79% 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 36%, Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 9%, Logic 8.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

  29. #29 The Duke is Dead
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bunk Bed Software, LLC
    Windows · Linux

    Duke Damian has been murdered! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and deduce the killer. Follow a growing trail of crimes and unravel the conspiracy tying them all together.

    Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 15%, Logic 8.1%, Crime 8%

  30. #30 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    78% matchMixed56% of 344 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 27.2%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

  31. #31 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 26.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Logic 8.7%, Point & Click 8.4%

  32. #32 Wrongly Accused
    77% 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 23.2%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Adventure 8%

  33. #33 The Clues
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Knotwise Games
    Windows · Mac

    A detective investigates nine seemingly unrelated deaths in a corrupt 1949 port city. Search for clues, question witnesses, connect every piece of evidence through pure deduction, and uncover the conspiracy hiding behind every case.

    Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 11.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Logic 9.9%

  34. #34 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 574 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 19.2%, Point & Click 16.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Adventure 7.7%

  35. #35 All Possible Suspects
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Johann Anton Myburgh
    Windows

    A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

    Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Investigation 30.7%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%

  36. #36 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    75% 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 25.8%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 6.4%

  37. #37 Marcella Moon: Four Are Watching
    75% 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 18.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11.5%, Crime 6.3%

  38. #38 An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 30.5%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 13%, Logic 9.1%

  39. #39 Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
    73% 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 16.7%, Point & Click 13%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 8.4%

  40. #40 Wild East: The Straw Man
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: David Zacik
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D point-and-click mystery set in the wild 1990s of Slovakia and Czechia. As two young reporters, follow a dead straw man, missing files, locked doors, and paper trails into a case that was never meant to be opened.

    Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Crime 9%

  41. #41 Marcella Moon: The Phantom of Harvest Grove
    72% 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 24.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Logic 8.6%

  42. #42 Tokyo Detectives
    73% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Investigation 24.4%, Mystery 12%, Crime 11.5%, Point & Click 7.6%

  43. #43 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold Case Inc
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Crime 11.5%, Point & Click 8.7%

  44. #44 The Big Hollow: 1982
    70% matchPositive80% of 40 reviews2026
    Dev: Krams DesignPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows

    Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.

    Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 25.4%, Point & Click 12.7%, Crime 8.1%, Mystery 7.4%

  45. #45 Death at Sycamore Hall
    71% 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 14.3%, Logic 10.4%, Puzzle 6.6%

  46. #46 Still Life
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Still Life 2 also now available!

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Point & Click 21.7%, Mystery 14%, Crime 10.7%, Adventure 9%

  47. #47 Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel
    71% 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 29.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 12.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.4%

  48. #48 City of Voices
    69% 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 23.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Point & Click 10%, Puzzle 6.7%

  49. #49 The Ratline
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 331 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%, Investigation 27.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Puzzle 6.6%

  50. #50 Mini Murder Mysteries
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 122 reviews2026
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

    Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Crime 9.7%

  51. #51 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    70% 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 26.8%, Investigation 23%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 9.5%

  52. #52 Crimson Seer
    69% 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 28.3%, Investigation 21.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Crime 8.9%, Point & Click 8.8%

  53. #53 Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling point-and-click road adventure across Europe. Travel through mesmerizing locations, solve puzzles and survive chilling threats while following the legendary Amber Road. Will you have the wits to uncover the mystery behind the enigmatic artifact – the Sun stone?

    Why similar: Investigation 23.7%, Detective 23.3%, Point & Click 17.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

  54. #54 Cracks Where the Light Gets In
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Highland Boundary
    Windows · Mac

    Spy through cracks. Solve deductions. Save your country. You’re an outsider observing clues and characters through the walls and floorboards of an alpine shack. Become entangled in the mystery: a recluse who shapes a revolution.

    Why similar: Detective 43.7%, Investigation 15.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Logic 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%

  55. #55 Mohism: Battle of Words
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 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 29.3%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Crime 9.3%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%

  56. #56 Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill
    69% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 8.2%

  57. #57 The Mystery of Oak Island
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Visionaire Studio UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A gripping point-and-click adventure – inspired by the real treasure hunt on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unravel a web of murder, myth, and forgotten history. Some secrets are better left buried.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 24.2%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 7.9%

  58. #58 Tape Detective
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Renewal Art Studio
    Windows

    Tape Detective is a text-based mystery puzzle game. Collect dialogue fragments on cassette tapes and replay them to challenge witness testimonies, uncover the truth behind a mysterious cold case, and track down every suspect.

    Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 22.8%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 7%

  59. #59 Abyss Archives
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Night Walker StudioPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    Abyss Archives is a detective mystery game with elements of horror. You play as an investigator sent to a construction site shut down after a supernatural incident. Using old photographs, you trace the memories of the dead and piece together the truth hidden beneath the abyss.

    Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 7.4%, Puzzle 7.1%

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