- #1 The Darkside Detective
97% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Point & Click 76.6%, Adventure 23.4%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the supernatural detective vibe with a witty, episodic point-and-click structure.
- #2 Blacksad: Under the Skin
96% matchVery Positive84% of 6,719 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Why similar: Point & Click 78%, Adventure 22%
Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled detective story featuring anthropomorphic characters that shares the noir atmosphere and investigative focus.
- #3 The Wolf Among Us
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 38,793 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Why similar: Point & Click 69.3%, Adventure 30.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, urban fantasy detective story where supernatural creatures live among humans in a dark, stylized world.
- #4 Sam & Max Save the World
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,934 reviews2020
Dev: Skunkape Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.6%, Adventure 29.4%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic series excels at the same brand of offbeat, humorous detective work found in the Dog Mendonça universe.
- #5 Detective Gallo
95% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: Footprints Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.
Why similar: Point & Click 66.5%, Adventure 33.5%
Why You'll Like It: This noir-comedy adventure features a cynical detective and a hand-drawn art style that mirrors the comic-book feel of the seed game.
- #6 Grim Fandango Remastered
94% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Point & Click 72.3%, Adventure 27.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural noir adventure that balances a dark, afterlife-themed mystery with sharp, humorous writing.
- #7 Inspector Waffles
93% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Point & Click 79.4%, Adventure 20.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art detective game that features a feline protagonist solving crimes in a world full of character.
- #8 Thimbleweed Park™
92% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 73%, Adventure 27%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click mystery that balances complex puzzles with a quirky, self-aware sense of humor.
- #9 Voodoo Detective
91% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2022
Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Why similar: Point & Click 83.9%, Adventure 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a supernatural island city, this game features hand-drawn art and a mystery-solving loop that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #10 The Journey Down: Chapter One
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,296 reviews2013
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.
Why similar: Point & Click 72.1%, Adventure 27.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a distinct, stylized art direction and a narrative-driven adventure that feels both classic and fresh.
- #11 Unforeseen Incidents
90% matchVery Positive88% of 1,038 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.9%, Adventure 25.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a classic point-and-click style with a strong focus on narrative, mystery, and atmospheric world-building.
- #12 Nine Noir Lives
89% matchVery Positive88% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Point & Click 84.4%, Adventure 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines a classic noir aesthetic with humorous point-and-click puzzles and a unique feline detective perspective.
- #13 Yesterday
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,007 reviews2012
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.
Why similar: Point & Click 71.8%, Adventure 28.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature mystery game that utilizes a classic point-and-click interface to tell a complex, supernatural-tinged story.
- #14 The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
88% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia
Why similar: Point & Click 73.2%, Adventure 26.8%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous point-and-click adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling and creative puzzle design.
- #15 Hair of the Dog
86% matchVery Positive98% of 112 reviews2021
Dev: Tall Story Games Ltd
Windows · Linux
Help Cummerbund Bandersnatch in this quintessentially British point & click comedy adventure as he explores the darker side of Victorian England, oblivious to its perils. Manipulate time, talk to a host of dubious characters and solve puzzles to get Bandersnatch out of a fix before it's too late.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.2%, Adventure 25.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark comedy point-and-click adventure that shares the supernatural themes and witty dialogue of the seed game.
- #16 Betrayal At Club Low
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 557 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmo D Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tonight you're on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!
Why similar: Point & Click 100%
Why You'll Like It: This surreal, investigative RPG-lite captures the bizarre and gritty atmosphere of an underworld mystery.
- #17 Paradigm
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,633 reviews2017
Dev: Jacob Janerka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.
Why similar: Point & Click 71.9%, Adventure 28.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, humorous point-and-click adventure that embraces the same weirdness and unique character designs as the seed game.
- #18 Emerald City Confidential™
86% matchVery Positive95% of 147 reviews2009
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows
Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before! Solve your detective's quest and unravel a conspiracy of magic and intrigue!
Why similar: Point & Click 63.9%, Adventure 36.1%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired fantasy adventure that reimagines a classic setting with a detective-focused narrative.
- #19 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 99.5%, Adventure 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective-themed adventure that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in a small town through classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #20 Fran Bow
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 80%, Adventure 20%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark adventure that explores supernatural themes through a unique, hand-drawn art style.
- #21 Technobabylon
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,607 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.
Why similar: Point & Click 75.1%, Adventure 24.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that blends detective work with a deep, futuristic setting.
- #22 Deponia
82% matchVery Positive87% of 13,144 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.8%, Adventure 25.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly humorous point-and-click series known for its eccentric characters and inventive puzzle mechanics.
- #23 Primordia
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Why similar: Point & Click 78.2%, Adventure 21.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric point-and-click game that focuses on exploration and uncovering the history of a ruined world.
- #24 Gemini Rue
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,873 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Why similar: Point & Click 76.2%, Adventure 23.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired adventure that excels at building a dark, atmospheric mystery through point-and-click gameplay.
- #25 Syberia
80% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 65.9%, Adventure 34.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, narrative-heavy adventure that focuses on a journey of discovery and atmospheric puzzle-solving.
- #26 Full Throttle Remastered
79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,133 reviews2017
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.5%, Adventure 29.5%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click adventure with a strong, stylized aesthetic and a focus on character-driven mystery.
- #27 The Night of the Rabbit
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,344 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.
Why similar: Point & Click 69.1%, Adventure 30.9%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, story-rich adventure that captures the sense of wonder and supernatural discovery found in the seed game.
- #28 Detective Grimoire
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,328 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Point & Click 83.8%, Adventure 16.2%
- #29 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Point & Click 80.5%, Adventure 19.5%
- #30 Murder Is Game Over
76% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: HitherYon Games
Windows
Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?
Why similar: Point & Click 100%
- #31 Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 570 reviews2023
Dev: Videlectrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 68.4%, Adventure 31.6%
- #32 FAKEBOOK
73% matchVery Positive91% of 732 reviews2024
Dev: banjihagames
Windows · Mac
Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.
Why similar: Point & Click 72.3%, Adventure 27.7%
- #33 DAEMON MASQUERADE
72% matchVery Positive96% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Point & Click 81.7%, Adventure 18.3%
- #34 The Journey Down: Chapter Two
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 553 reviews2014
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 70.3%, Adventure 29.7%
- #35 Red Johnson's Chronicles - 1+2 - Steam Special Edition
78% matchMostly Negative39% of 70 reviews2014
Dev: Lexis NumériquePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
You play the role of Red Johnson, a private detective who is trying to find his place in the corrupted city of Metropolis. Discover the city, its unique atmosphere and get to know the rules quickly if you want to survive!
Why similar: Adventure 52.8%, Point & Click 47.2%
- #36 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Point & Click 79.9%, Adventure 20.1%
- #37 Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness
78% matchMixed44% of 205 reviews2014
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.
Why similar: Point & Click 68.3%, Adventure 31.7%
- #38 Appointment with FEAR (Standalone)
77% matchMixed57% of 106 reviews2014
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
YOU are Titan City's resident superhero in this interactive graphic novel! Fight crime and solve clues to discover FEAR's fiendish plot!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #39 The Secret of Retropolis
72% matchVery Positive92% of 185 reviews2021
Dev: Peanut Button
Windows
The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.
Why similar: Point & Click 76.3%, Adventure 23.7%
- #40 Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space
71% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Dexter Team Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Spacey Classic Point and Click Adventure for All!
Why similar: Point & Click 73.6%, Adventure 26.4%
- #41 White Haven Mysteries
75% matchMixed55% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Unravel the mystery of White Haven!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #42 BROK the InvestiGator
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,237 reviews2022
Dev: COWCAT
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
Why similar: Point & Click 74.3%, Adventure 25.7%
- #43 Dream Chamber
74% matchMixed59% of 61 reviews2015
Dev: Forge ReplyPub: Microids Indie
Windows · Mac
Step into the shoes of Charlie, a private detective and rich heir, for whom humor is the best weapon! In Dream Chamber, uncover the culprit in this simultaneously breathtaking and dreamlike quest.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.4%, Adventure 45.6%
- #44 Tails Noir
71% matchMixed67% of 3,357 reviews2021
Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tails Noir is 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: Point & Click 74%, Adventure 26%
- #45 Lamplight City
70% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Point & Click 75.5%, Adventure 24.5%
- #46 Detective Sherlock Pug - Hidden Object. Relaxing games
73% matchMixed66% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
An explosive combination of comic book, mystery and humor! In this Hidden Objects game you will become a superhero (comic-book detective's right-hand man) to solve an unusual fantastic case. Find and defeat the evil Skindiver!
Why similar: Point & Click 54%, Adventure 46%
- #47 Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness
67% matchVery Positive98% of 237 reviews2023
Dev: Zima software
Windows · Mac
Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.1%, Adventure 25.9%
- #48 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Point & Click 79.2%, Adventure 20.8%
- #49 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
70% 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: Point & Click 63.3%, Adventure 36.7%
- #50 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
66% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.6%, Adventure 25.4%
- #51 Tangle Tower
67% 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: Point & Click 83.4%, Adventure 16.6%
- #52 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 72.9%, Adventure 27.1%
- #53 Black Mirror II
69% matchVery Positive90% of 697 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Point & Click 67.6%, Adventure 32.4%
- #54 The Blind Prophet
68% matchVery Positive88% of 519 reviews2020
Dev: Ars Goetia
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 48.1%
- #55 Chronicle of Innsmouth
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 248 reviews2017
Dev: PsychoDevPub: AtomicHorde
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.
Why similar: Point & Click 60.5%, Adventure 39.5%
- #56 Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,196 reviews2021
Dev: DarjeelingPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #57 Tails Noir: Prologue
65% 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: Adventure 57.4%, Point & Click 42.6%
- #58 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
64% matchVery Positive82% of 360 reviews2024
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Point & Click 100%
