- #1 LumineNight
97% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
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 26.2%, Noir 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Investigation 8.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #2 The Roottrees are Dead
96% 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 34.2%, Investigation 14.7%, 1990's 9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Mystery 7.5%
- #3 Cross Country Case
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Noir 20.7%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 6.7%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #4 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
95% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Noir 20.2%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Investigation 9.8%, Point & Click 7.9%
- #5 The Ratline
94% 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 35.1%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 15.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Mystery 6.6%
- #6 Man of Nollyn
94% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Noir 22.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #7 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Noir 21.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #8 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
92% 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 31.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Hidden Object 7.6%, Point & Click 7%
- #9 Grimtrace
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoodaThunk Games
Windows
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Noir 26.8%, Hidden Object 17.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 7%
- #10 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
91% 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 30.6%, Investigation 15.1%, Hidden Object 15%, Adventure 11.8%, Point & Click 9.7%
- #11 Criminal Archives: Murder in the Pages Collector's Edition
90% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
There's no such thing as a perfect crime! You have to solve a series of mysterious murders in San Francisco. It turns out that this bright city has its own dark side...
Why similar: Detective 26%, Noir 19.3%, Hidden Object 12%, Investigation 9.1%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #12 City Legends: The Witness in the Rye Collector's Edition
89% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
The line between life and death is as thin as the autumn breeze. Will you escape, or will Darkwood claim you as another victim of its harvest?
Why similar: Detective 26%, Noir 19.3%, Hidden Object 12%, Investigation 9.1%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #13 Conscience
88% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Noir 23.6%, Investigation 16.1%, Puzzle 7.1%, Mystery 6.5%
- #14 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 23%, Noir 17.2%, Investigation 14.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Point & Click 7%
- #15 A Little Time
89% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Noir 12%, Cinematic 10.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #16 Detective Dana
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Noir 16.6%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Point & Click 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #17 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 31.9%, Noir 21.6%, Investigation 18.4%, Point & Click 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #18 Mystical Riddles: Haunted Portraits Collector's Edition
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Can you solve the riddle of the disappearing visitors before you lose yourself in the gallery’s macabre beauty?
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Noir 21.4%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 8.7%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #19 Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
84% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!
Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Hidden Object 16.6%, Investigation 14.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Point & Click 10%
- #20 Orion Everton: Mysteries of Metrosomia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arada Games
Windows
Prove that you are a smart detective. Determine the course of the story with interactive dialogues. Bring together the pieces of the case with a detective board based on multiple choices and decision-making. Solve the mystery behind the evidence you find. Interrogate people. Close the case.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 1990's 10.9%
- #21 Whispered Secrets: Morbid Obsession Collector's Edition
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Point & Click 10.1%
- #22 Петя и Волк: дело об артефакте приключений
82% matchPositive76% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: LLC ANIMAVISION
Windows
An Exciting Adventure Filled with Puzzles, Mini-Games & Captivating Gameplay! Help Petya and the Wolf find their missing parents, solve mysterious secrets, and conquer the challenges of parallel worlds. Switch between characters, use their unique abilities, and overcome obstacles!
Why similar: Detective 22%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Point & Click 10.4%, Investigation 9.8%
- #23 The Murder of Ava Monroe
82% 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 23.2%, Noir 21.3%, Investigation 12.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Point & Click 11.2%
- #24 Detective Hindsight
81% 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 39.2%, Investigation 18.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 7.9%, Point & Click 6%
- #25 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Unyielding Pixel Games
Windows
A lavish dinner. A locked room. And a truth no one wants you to uncover. Meal: Mystery Escape Room is a cinematic puzzle adventure where every solved clue pulls you deeper into a web of secrets. Unravel an unforgettable night through story-driven escape-room challenges.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Investigation 17.5%, Hidden Object 12.4%, Point & Click 8%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #26 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
78% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Investigation 15.1%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Point & Click 11.1%
- #27 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 738 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.
Why similar: Detective 42.6%, Adventure 15.6%, RPG 11.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Investigation 9.3%
- #28 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
80% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Adventure 15.5%, RPG 11.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Point & Click 9.2%
- #29 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
77% 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 36.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 11.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 7.6%
- #30 Detectives United: Vengeance from the Past Collector's Edition
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Games ARPub: Big Fish Games
Windows · Mac
Can your all-star detective team crack the case in time?
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Investigation 13.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Point & Click 9.5%
- #31 Neighbors
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Max BarsanaPub: Oddlybeast
Windows · Mac
A folk noir detective horror game. An old time detective trying to find out the truth behind a missing girl in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Noir 20.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Hidden Object 9.2%
- #32 Thelma Fantastic
75% match6 user reviews86% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Pumpkins Studios
Windows
A hidden object mystery game. Help Thelma Fantastic find missing objects, discover important clues, and solve mysteries. All generated with randomization for endless fun.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Noir 20.4%, Hidden Object 13%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 8.5%
- #33 A Case of the Crabs: Rehash
77% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: Pinhead Games
Windows
A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!
Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Detective 18.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Point & Click 10.4%
- #34 The Detective's Apprentice
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
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 cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 8.1%, Puzzle 7.6%, Mystery 7.5%
- #35 L.A. Noire
76% matchVery Positive86% of 35,916 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 41.1%, Noir 23.1%, Investigation 10.6%, Story Rich 6.7%, Cinematic 5.9%
- #36 Unheard - Voices of Crime
74% 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 56.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #37 Al Sira
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lantern Studios
Windows
"Al Sira" is a narrative-driven puzzle game that lets you uncover the life, teachings, and actions of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Solve mysteries, explore key historical events, and piece together his remarkable legacy in this immersive and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Hidden Object 19.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #38 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,358 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 36.2%, Noir 19.7%, Investigation 17.9%, Point & Click 6.1%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #39 Tangle Tower
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 34.7%, Noir 17.7%, Point & Click 9.3%, Investigation 7.4%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #40 Dahlia View
73% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Noir 15.5%, Investigation 15%, Cinematic 9.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #41 Cold Case: The Red Dress Murder
73% 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 37%, Investigation 19.6%, Noir 15.5%, Point & Click 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #42 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
69% 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 46.9%, Investigation 23.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Mystery 8.1%
- #43 City Legends: Trapped In Mirror Collector's Edition
71% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
On your way to writing the perfect supernatural novel, be prepared to face danger. Are you ready for such desperate measures?
Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Noir 18.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Point & Click 7%
- #44 Mythargia
71% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: RunByCoffeePub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Investigation 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Puzzle 6.8%, Adventure 6.7%
- #45 Wrongly Accused
71% 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 35.6%, Investigation 19%, Adventure 10%, Point & Click 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #46 Book Travelers: A Victorian Story
70% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you save literature’s most famous story worlds from ruin?
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Point & Click 11.7%
- #47 Tails Noir: Prologue
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,115 reviews2019
Dev: EggNutPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 46.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Noir 24.5%, Adventure 12.7%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #48 Haunted Legends: The Call of Despair Collector's Edition
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Amax InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
People in Nulver Town are turning into crystal and more appear on the streets each day! Can you find out who’s behind these strange transformations and save the town before it’s too late?
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 13.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Point & Click 11.8%
- #49 Mysteryville 2
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NevosoftPub: Best Place Apps
Windows
Will Laura figure out what is actually happening in this small rural town and close the case?
Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Hidden Object 15.9%, Investigation 14.5%, Point & Click 8.9%, Puzzle 8%
- #50 Post Mortem
72% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Noir 19.5%, Point & Click 16.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 7.1%
- #51 Crossroads: Escaping the Dark
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you guide a tormented gamer through a trio of terrifying challenges?
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Point & Click 12%
- #52 Reflections of Life: Spindle of Fate
69% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
The world’s fate hangs by a thread...
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Point & Click 11.9%
- #53 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
68% 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 50.5%, Investigation 16%, Adventure 7.5%, Mystery 7.3%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #54 Surface: Project Dawn
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Something lurks beneath the surface... Can you save yourself and your daughter in time?
Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 13.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Hidden Object 12%, Point & Click 11.9%
- #55 The Outer Islands
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 16%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 9.4%
- #56 Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Devil in the Belfry Collector's Edition
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: AMAX InteractivePub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Can you save an old friend from a deadly legend in time?
Why similar: Detective 24%, Hidden Object 19.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 10%
- #57 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
67% 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 47.1%, Point & Click 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Investigation 8.8%, Mystery 7.1%
- #58 Utter a Name
64% matchVery Positive93% of 200 reviews2025
Dev: evilalbert
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Noir 8%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #59 Noir Storm
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diskeletton Studios
Windows
Take on the role of a private detective who, intercepted by a MOSSAD spy on the city of Buenos Aires in 1952, is drawn into a dangerous odyssey against exiles from the Third Reich and the inminent threat of a new and unprecedented weapon of mass destruction.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Noir 21.8%, 1990's 8.4%, Cinematic 7.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #60 Surface: Virtual Detective Collector's Edition
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Elephant GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Where are the missing players?
Why similar: Detective 33%, Hidden Object 17.8%, Investigation 10.5%, Point & Click 10.4%, Puzzle 9.5%