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Games Like The Missing Threads

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

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[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.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q3 2026
Developer: Wynd_dev
Publisher: wysg
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% 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 22.4%, Crime 19.2%, Investigation 12.5%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 10.3%

  2. #2 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,891 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 36.1%, Investigation 16.4%, Crime 16.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Point & Click 6.1%

  3. #3 Deep Focus
    96% 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 28.8%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%

  4. #4 The Detective's Apprentice
    95% 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 30.1%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Point & Click 11%, Crime 9.8%

  5. #5 Time O'Clock: The Mask of Crime
    94% 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 24.7%, Investigation 19.6%, Crime 15.6%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 9.3%

  6. #6 For Your Tranquility
    94% matchMixed68% of 192 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamesung Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

    Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Crime 18.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Investigation 9.6%

  7. #7 Wild East: The Straw Man
    93% 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 25%, Investigation 20.2%, Point & Click 15.3%, Crime 14.5%, Mystery 10.8%

  8. #8 Tokyo Detectives
    92% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 20.9%, Crime 18%, Mystery 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%

  9. #9 Echoes of Ash
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ash Studio
    Windows

    Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 20.2%, Crime 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 10%

  10. #10 I'M YOUR HOST
    91% 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 34.5%, Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Puzzle 5.1%

  11. #11 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,611 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

    Why similar: Investigation 23.1%, Detective 21.8%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%

  12. #12 Paper Perjury
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 209 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 26.6%, Crime 12.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%

  13. #13 A Case of Fraud
    88% matchVery Positive98% of 437 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 26.7%, Investigation 21.2%, Crime 16.8%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 11.4%

  14. #14 Fateful End: True Case Files
    89% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: GenuinePub: Giiku Games
    Windows

    Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!

    Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 10.7%

  15. #15 Mohism: Battle of Words
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 608 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 24.2%, Investigation 17.6%, Crime 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Mystery 10.6%

  16. #16 Detective Hindsight
    86% 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 32.1%, Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 8.9%, Crime 8.6%

  17. #17 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 4,341 reviews2024
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 35.8 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 19.9%, Crime 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Mystery 10.7%

  18. #18 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?

    Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Crime 19.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 9.2%

  19. #19 Star Seeker in: the Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff
    85% 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?

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  20. #20 Gap World Events
    84% matchNo user reviews
    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 29.5%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 8.8%

  21. #21 Ashes of Holloway Bay
    82% 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 27.3%, Investigation 19.9%, Crime 19.3%, Mystery 12%, Point & Click 9.3%

  22. #22 The Murder of Ava Monroe
    83% 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 32.1%, Investigation 25.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

  23. #23 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
    82% 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: Investigation 24.1%, Detective 24.1%, Crime 16.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 12.2%

  24. #24 The Golden Girl Case
    81% 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 29.2%, Investigation 19.6%, Crime 15.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 11.3%

  25. #25 Hawkshaw Case: Truth & Prevention
    81% 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 31.6%, Investigation 25%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 9.3%

  26. #26 The Big Hollow: 1982
    79% matchPositive81% of 26 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 30.4%, Investigation 23.5%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 7.1%

  27. #27 Disordered
    79% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Lumas Studio
    Windows · Linux

    A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.

    Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Crime 16.5%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 10.6%, Mystery 10.2%

  28. #28 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
    80% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,397 reviews2016
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

    Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Point & Click 9%

  29. #29 Little Locked Rooms
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 144 reviews2024
    Dev: riolucci
    Windows · Linux

    Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13%, Crime 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%

  30. #30 WHODUNNIT
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Don Attico
    Windows

    WHODUNNIT is a mystery visual novel following a man who must answer a burning question: who the hell did he hook up with last night?

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Investigation 22.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 8.1%

  31. #31 Tangle Tower
    77% 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 28.9%, Crime 14.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Visual Novel 9%

  32. #32 In a Detective's Mind
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
    Windows

    In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.

    Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Investigation 25.9%, Crime 15.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 8%

  33. #33 Abscission
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 117 reviews2023
    Dev: Beyond Booleans
    Windows

    Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Point & Click 18.4%, Crime 15.3%, Investigation 13.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%

  34. #34 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    76% 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 28.1%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Point & Click 11.3%, Choices Matter 6.4%

  35. #35 The Wolf Among Us Remastered
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Telltale
    Windows

    A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.

    Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 10.2%, Mystery 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.3%

  36. #36 Detective Grimoire
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,386 reviews2014
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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: Detective 23.5%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Point & Click 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%

  37. #37 雾尽时分
    75% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: 济沧海工作室Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

    戏班内扑朔迷离的死亡,步步紧逼的幕后黑手,封闭剧场内的死亡倒计时,案件主角的生命和救赎都取决于你的决断。当第一桩案件尘埃落定,你以为可以回到现实世界时,轮回之路才刚刚开始……

    Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 20%, Investigation 18.4%, Point & Click 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%

  38. #38 Murder at Ironwood Inn
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: SAK70Games
    Windows

    A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?

    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Crime 26.1%, Mystery 17.6%, Choices Matter 6.7%, Puzzle 5.6%

  39. #39 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    73% 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 28%, Investigation 23.3%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 5.8%

  40. #40 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 533 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 21.4%, Mystery 19.3%, Point & Click 19.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

  41. #41 Evidence Officer
    72% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: KAISOU GAMING
    Windows

    A mystery adventure game where you investigate 3D evidence and uncover the truth behind each case through the clues left behind.

    Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 24.3%, Crime 21.6%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 4.3%

  42. #42 Mini Murder Mysteries
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 67 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 29.1%, Investigation 23.3%, Crime 16.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%

  43. #43 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 3,898 reviews2012
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 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 42.3%, Point & Click 15.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 8.8%, Crime 7.9%

  44. #44 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
    71% 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 36.3%, Mystery 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Crime 10.5%, Point & Click 9.3%

  45. #45 Marcella Moon: Saboteurs on the River
    73% 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: Investigation 21%, Detective 20.5%, Crime 18.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%

  46. #46 Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
    71% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: HappymealPub: Shinyuden
    Windows

    This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.

    Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11.9%

  47. #47 Star Apprentice: Dazzling Danmaku Detective
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Will-o-Works
    Windows

    Find evidence, interrogate suspects, and shoot down contradictions in this magical girl detective game! Your magic turns each interrogation into a bullet hell logic battle - use it to prove your skills and uncover the truth of each magical mystery! Will you live up to the ideals of a true detective?

    Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 18%, Crime 17.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%

  48. #48 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    69% 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 31.4%, Investigation 23.1%, Point & Click 18.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 5.3%

  49. #49 Man of Nollyn
    69% 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 25.8%, Investigation 21.4%, Crime 19.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.3%

  50. #50 The Roottrees are Dead
    67% 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 34.5%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Point & Click 13.2%, Puzzle 7.3%

  51. #51 Who Did It?
    70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: BeldrProductionsPub: BeldrProductions Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 13.8%, Choices Matter 6.9%

  52. #52 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.1%

  53. #53 执念刑警之消失的证人
    67% matchNo user reviews90% of 256 reviews2026
    Dev: 迷雾工作室
    Windows · Mac

    Lu Yan has 9 days to find the truth and bring five strangers back alive. Hours of cinematic video — surveillance, dashcam, interrogations — are the evidence you study; a punishing board demands you connect 130+ clues and 70+ deductions by hand. Stuck? Spend Intuition. 6–8 hours.

    Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 22.3%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Point & Click 5.9%

  54. #54 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews
    Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Point & Click 24.6%, Crime 18.6%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 5.2%

  55. #55 Mistmoon Falls
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: portmantoga
    Windows · Mac

    Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.

    Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 16%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.3%

  56. #56 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    66% 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 40.2%, Investigation 28.4%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 3.7%

  57. #57 Crimson Seer
    68% 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 25.8%, Investigation 21%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 14%, Point & Click 10%

  58. #58 Aaron Drake: Ace Detective
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fullmetal Typist
    Windows

    Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.

    Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 17.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 10.1%

  59. #59 Devil's Advocate: Alexander Twist
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VisualBagel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Can you defeat the world's oldest mastermind in their own game? Stretch your wits and deduction skills to the maximum as you battle in Paris' craziest court. Here, only those who sacrifice everything reach the truth. What are you willing to betray to make it out alive?

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Visual Novel 12%

  60. #60 Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
    65% matchPositive98% of 47 reviews2025
    Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
    Windows

    A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.

    Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 15.4%, Point & Click 14.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%

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