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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 331 reviews
Released: 2026-03-17
Developer: Owlskip Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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  1. #1 The Case of the Golden Idol
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,922 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

    Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Investigation 20.2%, Conspiracy 16.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Narrative 5.2%

  2. #2 The Roottrees are Dead
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,873 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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

    Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Logic 4.8%

  3. #3 The Rise of the Golden Idol
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 4,120 reviews2024
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

    Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 21.7%, Conspiracy 19.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 5.2%

  4. #4 The Operator
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 8,818 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 21.6%, Conspiracy 19.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Narrative 6.7%

  5. #5 The Incident at Galley House
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2026
    Dev: William RousPub: Evil Trout Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Mystery 22.1%, Puzzle 10.5%, Logic 7.7%, Investigation 6%

  6. #6 Return of the Obra Dinn
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 reviews2018
    Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

    Why similar: Detective 51.1%, Mystery 20.7%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Noir 4.9%

  7. #7 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 759 reviews2026
    Dev: BRANEPub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac

    A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

    Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Conspiracy 20.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Noir 11.7%, Mystery 8.8%

  8. #8 The Drifter
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,811 reviews2025
    Dev: Powerhoof
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

    Why similar: Investigation 27.5%, Noir 18.3%, Conspiracy 14%, Mystery 13.6%, Thriller 7.2%

  9. #9 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,354 reviews2025
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 20.7%, Investigation 19%, Conspiracy 14.6%, Noir 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%

  10. #10 Mystery of the Malign
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

    Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

    Why similar: Investigation 30.5%, Mystery 20%, Conspiracy 11.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Detective 7.8%

  11. #11 LumineNight
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 562 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 32.6%, Investigation 15.6%, Noir 15.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Adventure 6.2%

  12. #12 The Séance of Blake Manor
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,820 reviews2025
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 18.5%, Noir 14.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Narrative 8%

  13. #13 The Darkest Files
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 744 reviews2025
    Dev: Paintbucket Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

    Why similar: Detective 36%, Investigation 20%, Noir 13.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, Mystery 7.8%

  14. #14 A Hand With Many Fingers
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 520 reviews2020
    Dev: Colestia
    Windows

    Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

    Why similar: Investigation 32.1%, Conspiracy 26.9%, Detective 13.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 7.3%

  15. #15 A Case of Fraud
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 518 reviews2025
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Conspiracy 9%, Puzzle 6.5%

  16. #16 Tangle Tower
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,631 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 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 38.8%, Noir 15.9%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 7.2%

  17. #17 The Silver Crow
    86% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Dreamagination
    Windows · Mac

    Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

    Why similar: Detective 28%, Investigation 21%, Conspiracy 18.1%, Mystery 9.3%, Adventure 6.7%

  18. #18 The Last Case of John Morley
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 329 reviews2025
    Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

    Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Noir 19.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Narrative 11.2%, Puzzle 6.8%

  19. #19 Mind Diver
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 370 reviews2025
    Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

    Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 19.8%, Noir 14.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Logic 5.6%

  20. #20 Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 129 reviews2026
    Dev: Crucible Juice Games
    Windows · Mac

    Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 17%, Noir 16.5%, Conspiracy 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%

  21. #21 Radiolight
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 482 reviews2025
    Dev: Krystof KneslPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows

    Ashwood Creek, 1985. A child disappears without a trace. A local policeman is drawn into a national park, seeking the truth. Mysterious radio signals beckon him further and further. Investigate, survive and face the unknown in Radiolight— an '80s thriller by solo dev Krystof Knesl.

    Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 19.1%, Noir 13.9%, Conspiracy 12.3%, Mystery 9%

  22. #22 Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2026
    Dev: yattytheman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.

    Why similar: Detective 28%, Investigation 22.7%, Conspiracy 19.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 4.8%

  23. #23 Murders on the Yangtze River
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,156 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    "Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 40.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 7%

  24. #24 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 109 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: Detective 42.1%, Investigation 34%, Adventure 9.6%, 2D 4.2%, Story Rich 3.5%

  25. #25 Lamplight City
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Detective 37.3%, Noir 17.5%, Mystery 16.3%, Dark 8.7%, Adventure 7.3%

  26. #26 Connected Clue
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2026
    Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Investigation 22.1%, Noir 13.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 6.7%

  27. #27 Nobodies: After Death
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Blyts
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Nobodies: After Death is a puzzling point-and-click adventure in cleaning up dirty work. After your agency takes out a target, you make the evidence disappear without a trace. Find a way to get in, get out, and leave no bodies behind.

    Why similar: Investigation 31.1%, Conspiracy 29.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Dark 8%

  28. #28 Mini Murder Mysteries
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 122 reviews2026
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Detective 34.6%, Investigation 28.1%, Noir 14.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 7%

  29. #29 Scene Investigators
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,027 reviews2023
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

    Why similar: Investigation 31.2%, Detective 30.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Logic 8.1%, Puzzle 7.1%

  30. #30 Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 248 reviews2020
    Dev: Limited Games
    Windows

    How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?

    Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Conspiracy 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Narrative 8.1%

  31. #31 Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Active Fungus Studios
    Windows · Linux

    In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.

    Why similar: Detective 36%, Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Dark 7.9%, Adventure 6%

  32. #32 Follow the meaning
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,035 reviews2024
    Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

    Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%

  33. #33 Murder Mystery Machine
    79% matchMixed55% of 179 reviews2021
    Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

    Why similar: Detective 40.5%, Noir 22.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

  34. #34 Inspector Waffles
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 298 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 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: Detective 27.1%, Noir 23%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 5.3%

  35. #35 DETECTIVE - Rainy night
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.

    Why similar: Detective 39.1%, Conspiracy 22.2%, Mystery 17.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Puzzle 6.5%

  36. #36 Detective Worden
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
    Windows · Mac

    As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.

    Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Noir 31.3%, Puzzle 17.3%, Logic 9%, Indie 1.7%

  37. #37 [Redacted] The Safehouse
    73% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2026
    Dev: Heartbeast
    Windows · Linux

    You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

    Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Investigation 35.3%, Mystery 7.6%, Dark 4.6%, Story Rich 4.4%

  38. #38 Conscience
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 173 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 26.3%, Investigation 20.4%, Noir 16.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Narrative 7%

  39. #39 The Dark Rites of Arkham
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 655 reviews2026
    Dev: Postmodern AdventuresPub: enComplot
    Windows

    A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

    Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Investigation 28.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Dark 6.8%

  40. #40 Rough Justice: '84
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamma MinusPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive in this 80s noir crime bustin', dirty crossing, vengeance-seeking board game inspired strategy game with dice and cards.

    Why similar: Investigation 26.2%, Detective 23.5%, Noir 16.7%, Conspiracy 16.5%, Dark 4.7%

  41. #41 Shadows of Doubt
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 17,722 reviews2024
    Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

    Why similar: Detective 52.6%, Noir 29.1%, Puzzle 7.3%, Adventure 5.2%, Atmospheric 3.6%

  42. #42 The Hand of Glory
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 211 reviews2020
    Dev: Madit Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

    Why similar: Mystery 30.8%, Adventure 20.8%, Thriller 16%, Atmospheric 12%, Story Rich 7.4%

  43. #43 The Murder Hotel
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Wegenbartho Games
    Windows

    Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

    Why similar: Detective 47.3%, Mystery 21.8%, Logic 10%, Adventure 6.2%, Thriller 5.8%

  44. #44 The Darkside Detective
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 5,226 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: Detective 51.6%, Mystery 19.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

  45. #45 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
    71% matchMixed70% of 133 reviews2025
    Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.

    Why similar: Mystery 41.1%, Puzzle 23.2%, Adventure 17.7%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Indie 3.9%

  46. #46 For Your Tranquility
    72% matchMixed68% of 193 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 43.8%, Mystery 19%, Investigation 18%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 2.7%

  47. #47 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 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: Investigation 31.6%, Detective 28.5%, Noir 20.7%, Mystery 6.7%, Puzzle 5.7%

  48. #48 The Occult Detective
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 reviews2025
    Dev: Battlecry Studio
    Windows

    A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

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  49. #49 Desktop Explorer
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,696 reviews2026
    Dev: Recurring Dream
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

    Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 30.2%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 6%

  50. #50 Pixel Noir
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: SWDTech Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

    Why similar: Detective 38.8%, Noir 25.7%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 4.6%

  51. #51 The Painscreek Killings
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

    Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 30.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 6.7%, Atmospheric 4.7%

  52. #52 Detective Grimoire
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,547 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: Detective 39.8%, Investigation 24.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 4.4%

  53. #53 Murder On Space Station 52
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Made From StringsPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance.

    Why similar: Detective 34%, Noir 23.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 6.1%

  54. #54 Palm Cracker
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Petter Malmehed
    Windows

    Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?

    Why similar: Detective 52.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Atmospheric 6%

  55. #55 Utter a Name
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 227 reviews2025
    Dev: evilalbert
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

    Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 6.5%, Noir 6.5%

  56. #56 Trust No One
    69% matchMixed61% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Triomatica Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 23%, Conspiracy 21.4%, Logic 7.8%, Puzzle 7.4%

  57. #57 Contradiction: Spot The Liar
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,249 reviews2015
    Dev: Baggy Cat Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

    Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 24.8%, Conspiracy 16.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%

  58. #58 DARKLIGHT
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: polytely games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

    Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Adventure 27.6%, Mystery 27.4%, Indie 7.5%, Story Rich 5.9%

  59. #59 Chinatown Detective Agency
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 159 reviews2022
    Dev: General Interactive Co.Pub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac

    Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

    Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Investigation 24.9%, Noir 18.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Dark 5.8%

  60. #60 THIEF'S SHELTER
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Geo GamesPub: Restless Corp.
    Windows

    THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

    Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 26%, Narrative 13.1%, Puzzle 6.9%, Dark 6.8%

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