- #1 LumineNight
97% matchVery Positive89% of 534 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 26.4%, Noir 15.2%, Side Scroller 12%, Investigation 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #2 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 20.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Puzzle 6.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #3 The Murder of Ava Monroe
96% 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 34.7%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 14.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Mystery 6.5%
- #4 The Roottrees are Dead
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,122 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.6 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 35.2%, Investigation 14.5%, 1990's 8.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, Mystery 7.5%
- #5 I'M YOUR HOST
94% 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 41.3%, Investigation 21.1%, Point & Click 8.6%, Mystery 7.3%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #6 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
94% matchMixed69% of 13 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 20.1%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Investigation 9.8%, Point & Click 7.9%
- #7 Impirical Evidence
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Match Head Studio
Windows
A comedy adventure game featuring classic inventory based puzzles. Arthur is a skeptic who dedicated his life to denying the paranormal. Murray is the electric Imp he accidentally summoned. Now Arthur must solve mysteries while bound to the very evidence of the supernatural itself.
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Noir 17.5%, Investigation 15.2%, 1990's 10.4%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #8 Man of Nollyn
92% matchPositive100% of 19 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 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #9 Ashes of Holloway Bay
91% match5 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 16%, Noir 10.9%, Story Rich 7.1%, Mystery 6.4%
- #10 The Ratline
91% matchVery Positive85% of 300 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 19.8%, Noir 14.9%, Adventure 7.5%, Mystery 6.4%
- #11 Grimtrace
90% 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 33.4%, Noir 23.3%, Investigation 17.1%, Story Rich 7%, Mystery 7%
- #12 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
Windows
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Noir 24.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Point & Click 4.6%
- #13 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 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%, Investigation 18.1%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #14 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
88% 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 31.8%, Investigation 18.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Hidden Object 7.7%, Point & Click 7%
- #15 Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition
87% 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%, Hidden Object 15.1%, Investigation 15%, Adventure 11.9%, Point & Click 9.7%
- #16 Criminal Archives: Murder in the Pages Collector's Edition
86% matchMixed69% of 13 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 26.1%, Noir 19.3%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 9%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #17 City Legends: The Witness in the Rye Collector's Edition
86% 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 19.2%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 9%, Point & Click 8.2%
- #18 Conscience
84% matchVery Positive93% of 172 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 30.1%, Noir 23.5%, Investigation 16%, Puzzle 7.1%, Mystery 6.5%
- #19 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,292 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 9.4 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 23.1%, Noir 17.1%, Investigation 14.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Point & Click 7.1%
- #20 A Little Time
85% 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 16.4%, Noir 12%, Cinematic 10.2%, Story Rich 8%
- #21 Detective Dana
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 16.5%, Hidden Object 10.5%, Point & Click 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #22 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,718 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.6 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 32.2%, Noir 21.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Point & Click 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%
- #23 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
Windows
A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.
Why similar: Detective 40.9%, Noir 19.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 9%, Mystery 7.5%
- #24 Mystical Riddles: Haunted Portraits Collector's Edition
82% match7 user reviews43% of 7 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 21.3%, Hidden Object 12.2%, Investigation 8.7%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #25 Orion Everton: Mysteries of Metrosomia
81% 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 22.6%, Noir 18%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Investigation 12.5%, 1990's 10.9%
- #26 Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
80% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Grandma StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Uncover the identity of a mysterious woman with a message from the past!
Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Hidden Object 16.8%, Investigation 14%, Adventure 10.4%, Point & Click 10%
- #27 Whispered Secrets: Morbid Obsession Collector's Edition
79% 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 26.3%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Investigation 14.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Point & Click 10.1%
- #28 Петя и Волк: дело об артефакте приключений
79% 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 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Point & Click 10.3%, Investigation 9.7%
- #29 Apestin Explorer
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: SAND Games
Windows
You are a detective about to enter the island where the crime of the century happened. Disturbing crimes were hidden behind power and influence. Explore, collect evidence, connect clues, and expose the truth that real monsters are never supernatural, they are people protected by power.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Noir 18.7%, Investigation 12.1%, Hidden Object 9.4%, Cinematic 6.6%
- #30 Detective Hindsight
78% 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 39.3%, Investigation 18.2%, Puzzle 8.2%, Mystery 7.8%, Point & Click 6%
- #31 Sinheritance
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: STIM GAMES
Windows
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Detective 32%, Investigation 17%, Noir 13.1%, Point & Click 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #32 Neighbors
77% 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 20.7%, Investigation 13.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Hidden Object 9.3%
- #33 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
75% 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 17.4%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Point & Click 8%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #34 Crossroads: Fatal Truths Collector's Edition
74% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Elephant ARPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Make your choices. Find your path.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 15%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Point & Click 11%
- #35 Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 764 reviews2008
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 42.4%, Adventure 15.7%, RPG 11.7%, Point & Click 9.7%, Investigation 9.2%
- #36 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,350 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.7 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 15.7%, RPG 11.7%, Investigation 11%, Point & Click 9.1%
- #37 Detectives United: Vengeance from the Past Collector's Edition
75% 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 26.6%, Hidden Object 17.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Adventure 11%, Point & Click 9.4%
- #38 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
73% 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 36.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 7.6%
- #39 L.A. Noire
74% matchVery Positive86% of 36,495 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 19.2 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%, Noir 23%, Investigation 10.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Cinematic 5.8%
- #40 SideEye High
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Fundamental Studios
Windows
A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Noir 16.6%, Investigation 15%, 1990's 9.5%, Point & Click 7.2%
- #41 Thelma Fantastic
71% matchPositive91% of 11 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 20.3%, Hidden Object 13.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 8.5%
- #42 The Detective's Apprentice
73% 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 21.3%, Point & Click 8.1%, Puzzle 7.7%, Adventure 7.5%
- #43 Deep Focus
72% 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 39.2%, Investigation 21.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Point & Click 9.1%, Mystery 7.8%
- #44 No Stone Unturned
70% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? Time to solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox, the amnesiac squirrel, on an adventure through 10+ hrs of story, 20+ mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Noir 18.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Hidden Object 7.4%
- #45 Wild East: The Straw Man
72% 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 33.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 11.1%, 1990's 9.7%, Adventure 7.7%
- #46 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
69% matchVery Positive95% of 6,616 reviews2024
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 36.3%, Noir 19.5%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #47 Al Sira
71% 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 19.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #48 Tangle Tower
71% matchVery Positive95% of 6,230 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 34.8%, Noir 17.4%, Point & Click 9.4%, Investigation 7.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #49 A Case of the Crabs: Rehash
70% matchVery Positive94% of 87 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 21.8%, Investigation 19.1%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Point & Click 10.4%
- #50 Getting Away With Murder
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Remix Studios
Windows
1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Noir 28.7%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Mystery 8.2%
- #51 City Legends: Trapped In Mirror Collector's Edition
69% matchPositive86% of 22 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 21.4%, Noir 18.6%, Investigation 14.7%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Point & Click 7%
- #52 Mythargia
68% matchVery Positive90% of 63 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 25.4%, Investigation 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #53 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,091 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 23.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Mystery 8%
- #54 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Noir 24.9%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Point & Click 8.6%, Investigation 8.2%
- #55 Wrongly Accused
67% 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 35.6%, Investigation 18.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Point & Click 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #56 Next of Kin: Epiphany
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spelkväll Games
Windows
Become private detective Dennis Monroe, a relentless investigator driven to catch the infamous "Epiphany Killer," a shadowy figure who has haunted the city for over twenty years. Every clue draws you closer to the truth, but danger lurks behind every revelation.
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Noir 14.4%, Cinematic 11.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Adventure 6.9%
- #57 Mystery Phantoms: Ghostly Secrets Collector's Edition
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows · Mac
Investigate haunted locations, find hidden objects, solve eerie puzzles, and uncover ghostly secrets as reality begins to crack around you.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Point & Click 9.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Investigation 7.9%
- #58 The Remnants
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team7 Studios
Windows
You, a supernatural detective, are sent to investigate Hawthorne Residences on the Cunningham property. Something isn’t right. Observe carefully, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth before the building begins to distort around you.
Why similar: Detective 28%, Noir 24.7%, Investigation 12.2%, Hidden Object 8.9%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #59 Post Mortem
69% matchMixed57% of 441 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 12.3%, Mystery 7%
- #60 Mysteryville 2
68% 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 34.3%, Hidden Object 16%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 8.8%, Puzzle 8.1%