Games Like The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief

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 38.9%, Crime 17.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the definitive detective experience with complex investigation mechanics and branching conclusions that mirror the deduction style of The Raven.

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 36.6%, Point & Click 25.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Crime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic 19th-century atmosphere and methodical puzzle-solving that fans of traditional detective adventures will appreciate.

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 27.6%, Point & Click 25.3%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 9.6%, Noir 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a unique art style and a compelling cast of suspects, perfect for those who enjoy the character-driven mystery of The Raven.

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: Detective 31.9%, Point & Click 26.5%, Noir 12.7%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective story that emphasizes player choice and narrative consequences within a rich, atmospheric world.

Step aboard the 1914 Orient Express in this award-winning mystery adventure from Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner. Described as one of the best adventure games of all time, The Last Express is an intrigue-filled adventure set aboard the luxurious Orient Express.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Mystery 17.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Detective 15.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set on a train with a ticking clock, this game shares the high-stakes mystery and atmospheric tension found in the heist elements of The Raven.

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 45.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Detective 14.2%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels at building a deep, occult-tinged mystery with a strong protagonist.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Detective 18%, Crime 14.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully weaves together two separate investigations across different time periods, offering a dark and gritty mystery experience.

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 30.2%, Detective 28.1%, Mystery 14.8%, Noir 10.4%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure where you must solve crimes without traditional inventory puzzles, focusing entirely on deduction and dialogue.

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 97.7%, Detective 0.9%, Mystery 0.5%, Adventure 0.5%, Noir 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping detective story with a strong narrative focus and a dark, atmospheric tone that keeps the player engaged in solving a local mystery.

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 46.3%, Noir 17.8%, Detective 16.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-infused adventure that blends a compelling mystery with a gritty, atmospheric sci-fi setting.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.1%, Detective 19.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that features a compelling mystery and a diverse cast of characters, sharing the story-rich focus of The Raven.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Why similar: Point & Click 66.6%, Adventure 25.3%, Story Rich 4.3%, Puzzle 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished point-and-click adventure that features a complex plot and clever puzzles, maintaining the classic adventure feel.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 50.5%, Mystery 24.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, Puzzle 5.8%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled deduction game that challenges you to piece together a complex mystery through observation and logic.

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Detective 31.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art detective game that focuses on investigation and dialogue-based puzzle solving in a historical setting.

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Point & Click 32.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This adaptation captures the essence of classic whodunit mysteries, placing you in the shoes of a detective solving a high-profile crime.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.1%, Mystery 22%, Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 5.3%, Puzzle 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, atmospheric mystery that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets through point-and-click investigation.

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 28.5%, Crime 19.7%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another strong entry in the Sherlock series that focuses on investigation and deduction in a highly interactive environment.

Blues and Bullets is a dark and violent crime thriller. Set in an alternative Eliot Ness & Al Capone story, Blues and Bullets blends a stunning script with detective work to deliver an amazing interactive experience.

Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Noir 22.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic noir adventure features a retired detective and a dark, stylish presentation that aligns with the tone of The Raven.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Detective 24.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 10%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that combines historical mystery with a globe-trotting quest for the truth.

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.9%, Adventure 20.2%, Detective 9.7%, Story Rich 6.4%, Noir 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-driven crime drama that emphasizes the consequences of your choices in a dark urban setting.

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.3%, Adventure 25.4%, Puzzle 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that focuses on global stakes and character development, similar to the narrative scope of The Raven.

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Point & Click 40%, Detective 21.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Noir 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective game that features a noir aesthetic and a focus on gathering clues to solve a murder mystery.

Discover the youth of a legend - Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in 'Arsene Lupin - Once a Thief', an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Detective 22.8%, Crime 21.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A game centered on the legendary gentleman thief, perfectly capturing the heist-themed excitement found in The Raven.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 48.1%, Adventure 29.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Puzzle 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, supernatural mystery that spans centuries, offering a unique narrative structure for fans of investigative games.

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 72.2%, Adventure 24.9%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game that offers a lighthearted take on the genre while maintaining solid puzzle mechanics.

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 50.5%, Adventure 24%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 5.8%, Puzzle 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic adventure game known for its beautiful atmosphere and engaging, character-driven story.

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Detective 31%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 9%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky detective game that uses a unique art style and logic puzzles to drive its mysterious narrative.

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Detective 27.1%, Mystery 18.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that features intricate puzzles and a deep, atmospheric mystery to solve.

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Detective 18.4%, Adventure 18%, Mystery 9.9%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous take on the Victorian detective genre that provides a fun and engaging point-and-click experience.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Detective 29.3%, Adventure 21%, Mystery 14%, Singleplayer 1%

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 53.5%, Adventure 18%, Detective 10.8%, Mystery 6.3%, Story Rich 4.1%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 66%, Adventure 23.8%, Mystery 10.2%

The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.1%, Adventure 21.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Mystery 6.6%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Detective 22.4%, Crime 15.8%, Noir 12.6%, Mystery 9.7%

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 63.7%, Adventure 26.3%, Story Rich 4.9%, Puzzle 3.1%, Atmospheric 1.2%

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 35.4%, Detective 21.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

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 35.8%, Point & Click 27.9%, Adventure 22%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 3.1%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Detective 22%, Crime 17.2%, Noir 12.1%, Mystery 10%

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 74.9%, Adventure 18.2%, Mystery 6.9%

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.2%, Mystery 22.5%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 6.6%

Moebius: Empire Rising is a contemporary adventure that merges classic point-and-click puzzle solving with Jane Jensen’s sophisticated storytelling. Travel the world using Malachi’s unique deductive powers to analyze suspects, make historical connections, and uncover the truth behind a theory of space and time the government will defend...

Why similar: Point & Click 61.5%, Adventure 26.4%, Mystery 8.8%, Puzzle 3.3%

The final chapter 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 61.1%, Adventure 30.2%, Story Rich 8.7%

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 26.8%, Detective 22.7%, Noir 22.3%, Crime 13.8%, Adventure 10.4%

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: Point & Click 29.2%, Detective 25.6%, Crime 15.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%

Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Detective 22.6%, Crime 17.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 5.2%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Detective 26.5%, Mystery 15.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Adventure 44.1%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Detective 17.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Noir 6.3%

Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 4.8%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 48%, Detective 27%, Adventure 18%, Puzzle 5.2%, Atmospheric 1.9%

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: Point & Click 30%, Detective 25.8%, Noir 16.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 9%

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Noir 19.2%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Mystery 6.4%

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 30.2%, Point & Click 20.8%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 8.7%

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 68.5%, Adventure 24.7%, Story Rich 3%, Puzzle 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.3%, Detective 14.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Noir 6.6%

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 33.1%, Detective 27.9%, Crime 21.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 4.8%

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Point & Click 23.2%, Crime 19.7%, Noir 13.5%, Adventure 7.5%

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 73.5%, Adventure 21%, Puzzle 3.2%, Story Rich 1.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Detective 14%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 7.3%