Games Like The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

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 52.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Point & Click 7.3%, Crime 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the deduction mechanics of the series, offering a more polished and interactive investigation experience.

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 41.2%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 8.2%, Crime 8%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the cinematic, third-person detective gameplay style with a focus on character-driven mysteries.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 53.7%, Mystery 14%, Crime 10.1%, Investigation 8.2%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces an open-world structure that allows for more freedom in how you approach and solve investigations.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 59.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Investigation 9.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining that blends the classic detective formula with Lovecraftian horror elements.

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 40.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Investigation 8.5%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure joy of deduction and piecing together complex narratives through observation and logic.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 61%, Crime 10.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Investigation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, cinematic crime-solving experience where interrogating suspects and examining crime scenes are central to the gameplay.

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 45.8%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 7.4%, Crime 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that features excellent character interactions and clever logic-based puzzles.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 62.4%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 3.2%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful deduction game that challenges you to reconstruct a tragic mystery using only a magical pocket watch and your own logic.

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 34.2%, Detective 24.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that excels at building a deep, occult-tinged mystery through investigation.

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: Detective 44.4%, Point & Click 22.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the atmosphere of a high-stakes investigation set in the 1960s.

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: Detective 41.9%, Point & Click 15%, Based On A Novel 13.6% ★, Adventure 9.6%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation that captures the essence of classic detective fiction through observation and deduction.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 49.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 11.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Investigation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the early career of the famous detective, emphasizing conversation-based investigation and logic puzzles.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Crime 10.1%, Investigation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that encourages you to gather evidence and build your own case against suspects in a surreal setting.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 66.1%, Point & Click 18.2%, Adventure 6%, Story Rich 5.9%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep narrative investigation game where your internal monologue and deduction skills drive the story forward.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 31%, Point & Click 27.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 12%, Crime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric crime thriller that tasks you with solving a series of gruesome murders across two different time periods.

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 77.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 7.9%, First-Person 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective simulator that allows you to investigate crimes in a fully simulated city with immense freedom.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 64.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Crime 6.1%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game where you play as a ghost trying to solve your own murder by investigating the environment.

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: Detective 23.5%, Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 18.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on intricate mechanical puzzles and environmental observation, similar to the puzzle-heavy sections of Sherlock Holmes.

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: Detective 44.9%, Point & Click 20.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Investigation 9.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure that balances historical mystery with engaging environmental puzzles.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 62.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 4%, Atmospheric 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes investigation and sanity management in a dark, atmospheric mystery that feels similar to the supernatural elements of Sherlock Holmes.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.5%, Adventure 28.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 4.5%, Story Rich 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a compelling mystery with a strong focus on puzzle-solving and narrative depth.

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 41.2%, Point & Click 18.9%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Crime 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylistic detective game that focuses on questioning suspects and finding clues in a colorful, hand-drawn world.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 54.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 6.6%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy investigation game where your choices and social manipulation skills are just as important as your deduction abilities.

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 44.4%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Crime 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that uses a unique evidence-linking board system to help you connect the dots in your investigation.

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 96.3%, Detective 1.9%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.7%, Puzzle 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure that features a strong protagonist and a classic point-and-click investigation style.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Detective 46.1%, Adventure 29.8%, Point & Click 24%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward crime investigation game that tasks you with tracking down a serial killer using forensic techniques.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Adventure 39.4%, Point & Click 39.1%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 3.7%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic mystery adventure that excels at building tension and atmosphere through exploration and investigation.

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Detective 40%, Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Crime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective story featuring a protagonist with supernatural abilities used to solve complex crimes.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Point & Click 19%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series, it offers a deep, rewarding mystery with excellent puzzle design.

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 39.4%, Adventure 26.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that relies on exploration and clever puzzle-solving to progress the narrative.

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 30.5%, Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 17.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 7.1%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Point & Click 16.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Investigation 4.8%

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 47.9%, Adventure 18.2%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 5.6%

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Adventure 23.1%, Point & Click 19.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Mystery 8.3%

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 39%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Crime 8.5%

Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!

Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Point & Click 19.8%, Adventure 9%, Mystery 8.7%, Investigation 8.6%

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 45.8%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 9.4%, Investigation 7%

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

Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 8.8%

The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Detective 48.4%, Adventure 18.6%, Point & Click 16.1%, Mystery 8.2%, Investigation 4.1%

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 44.7%, Point & Click 24.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Mystery 7.4%, Crime 7%

Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London.

Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 8.8%, Adventure 7.5%

'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 36.7%, Point & Click 25.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Crime 6.7%

Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Point & Click 18%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Investigation 8%

Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.

Why similar: Detective 44.7%, Point & Click 21.8%, Adventure 21.3%, Mystery 6.8%, Puzzle 5.5%

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: Point & Click 31.8%, Mystery 23.2%, Puzzle 16.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Escape Room 8.5% ★

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Point & Click 20.2%, Adventure 20%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 5.5%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 44.7%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 10.6%, Puzzle 9.9%

Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 9%, Investigation 8.5%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Investigation 8.1%

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

Why similar: Mystery 27.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 14.8%, Adventure 6.8%

Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.

Why similar: Adventure 39.6%, Detective 30.7%, Point & Click 23.7%, Puzzle 5.9%

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 48.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Investigation 11.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Adventure 6.3%

Explore familiar stories with Sherlock Holmes! Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and play match-3 puzzles to restore classic tales. Join clans, take part in events, and uncover secrets across hundreds of detailed levels — the magnifying glass is in your hands!

Why similar: Detective 41.3%, Based On A Novel 14.9% ★, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 65.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 9.7%, Point & Click 4.6%, Investigation 2.3%

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

Why similar: Detective 47.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 11.4%, Investigation 9.6%, Crime 9.4%

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 52.6%, Mystery 14.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 11%, Story Rich 3.4%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 26.4%, Puzzle 20%, Crime 12.4%, Escape Room 11.1% ★, Investigation 9.7%

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 42.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 8.5%, Crime 7.6%

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

Why similar: Detective 46.7%, Mystery 17.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Escape Room 6.1% ★

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 43.4%, Point & Click 22.6%, Adventure 10%, Crime 9.5%, Investigation 8.7%