- #1 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,608 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.4%, Point & Click 19.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 7.6%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends a dark, atmospheric mystery with classic point-and-click investigation mechanics.
- #2 9 Clues 2: The Ward
96% matchVery Positive91% of 990 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.3%, Point & Click 19.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tense, investigative atmosphere that mirrors the mystery-solving focus of the seed game.
- #3 Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,701 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.9%, Point & Click 24.2%, Puzzle 8.5%, Mystery 6.7%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a rich, medieval-inspired fantasy setting with high-quality hidden-object scenes and engaging puzzles.
- #4 The House of Da Vinci
95% matchVery Positive86% of 7,183 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hidden Object 24.4%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Detective 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features intricate, tactile puzzles set in a historical environment that will appeal to fans of medieval-themed exploration.
- #5 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
94% matchVery Positive88% of 927 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Hidden Object 34%, Point & Click 15.7%, Detective 12.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a perfect match for those who enjoy classic detective-style mystery puzzles within a point-and-click framework.
- #6 Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst®
93% matchVery Positive91% of 179 reviews2010
Dev: Big Fish GamesPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Rumors surrounding the history of stately Ravenhearst Manor have circulated for decades. The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind this unsettling place, yet the pages are missing.
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.7%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 17.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Mystery 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a classic, it offers a deep, gothic mystery experience that defined the hidden-object adventure genre.
- #7 Dark Arcana: The Carnival
92% matchVery Positive89% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors.
Why similar: Hidden Object 35%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at creating a mysterious, slightly unsettling atmosphere through its detailed hidden-object scenes.
- #8 Eventide: Slavic Fable
91% matchVery Positive93% of 850 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Hidden Object 40.6%, Point & Click 22.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Puzzle 7.4%, Casual 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines folklore-inspired storytelling with atmospheric puzzles and exploration.
- #9 Mountain Crime: Requital
91% matchVery Positive86% of 440 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar StargazePub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!
Why similar: Hidden Object 44.3%, Point & Click 27.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: The isolated, snowy setting creates a sense of urgency and mystery that closely matches the feel of the seed game.
- #10 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,153 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Hidden Object 44.3%, Point & Click 22.1%, Mystery 7.9%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a strong narrative-driven experience with creative puzzles and a distinct, immersive setting.
- #11 The Lost Crown
89% matchVery Positive83% of 521 reviews2014
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.5%, Adventure 25.7%, Horror 16.6%, Mystery 11%, Atmospheric 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeper, more investigative approach to mystery-solving with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and exploration.
- #12 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
89% matchMixed66% of 385 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.5%, Point & Click 17%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 8.2%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a whimsical yet mysterious narrative that relies on solid puzzle-solving and exploration.
- #13 Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery
88% matchVery Positive81% of 217 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Stop a terrible curse!
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.1%, Point & Click 13.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 8.6%, Casual 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a medieval fantasy backdrop with a focus on alchemy and puzzle-solving that aligns well with the seed game.
- #14 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 333 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.9%, Point & Click 15.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Casual 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern investigative experience that keeps the player engaged through constant puzzle-solving.
- #15 Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 505 reviews2016
Dev: One More LevelPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Stop the mysterious killer!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.3%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 11%, Detective 9.2%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a grounded detective experience with classic hidden-object gameplay mechanics.
- #16 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
86% matchVery Positive89% of 294 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.5%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on a strong female protagonist navigating a dark, supernatural mystery.
- #17 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
85% matchVery Positive83% of 784 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.7%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The game excels at building tension through its isolated setting and mystery-driven exploration.
- #18 The Case of the Golden Idol
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,678 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 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 16.7%, Conspiracy 15.8% ★, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 13%, Thriller 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated, deduction-based mystery experience that rewards careful observation and puzzle-solving.
- #19 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
83% matchVery Positive80% of 506 reviews2015
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.3%, Point & Click 19.7%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Casual 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a grand, secret-society narrative set within a beautifully crafted, mysterious world.
- #20 Mystery of Neuschwanstein
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 127 reviews2015
Dev: Chimera EntertainmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the exciting visual adventure Mystery of Neuschwanstein, you will find all of the ingredients needed for a thrilling mystery adventure: a world famous castle, the mysterious, unexplained death of a fairy-tale king, and plenty of anonymous clues pointing to a whole web of dark conspiracies!
Why similar: Hidden Object 45.4%, Adventure 32.1%, Casual 22.4%
Why You'll Like It: The historical setting and investigation-focused gameplay make it a great companion to the seed game.
- #21 The Abbey
84% matchMixed59% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Crimson CowPub: Strategy First
Windows
Thou shalt not kill!
Why similar: Point & Click 58.4%, Adventure 41.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the specific aesthetic of a medieval monastery mystery with a focus on narrative-heavy point-and-click gameplay.
- #22 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
82% matchVery Positive92% of 283 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.6%, Point & Click 20.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Casual 7.3%, Mystery 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique historical setting while maintaining the core mechanics of a traditional hidden-object adventure.
- #23 Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness
82% matchMixed65% of 341 reviews2015
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37%, Point & Click 20.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Casual 6.8%, Mystery 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic fantasy adventure experience with well-integrated hidden-object and puzzle elements.
- #24 The Saint: Abyss of Despair
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: Happy ArtistPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Solve a horrifying supernatural mystery and save the life of an innocent child!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.1%, Point & Click 22.5%, Adventure 21%, Casual 16.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a dark, narrative-driven mystery that emphasizes puzzle-solving and atmosphere.
- #25 The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
79% matchVery Positive85% of 514 reviews2016
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!
Why similar: Hidden Object 39.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Casual 6.9%, Mystery 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features an atmospheric and mysterious setting that encourages thorough exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #26 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
78% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.5%, Point & Click 20.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a historical adventure with a focus on clever puzzles and narrative progression.
- #27 Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Far MillsPub: RunServer
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Chief Engineer Jonathan Finch had gone missing after a powerful railroad tunnel explosion and the ensuing investigation has forced the company to freeze all work on the track. As the main investigator, you discover that the collapse may not be related to natural events, but rather a mysterious and ancient civilization.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 10.8%, Crime 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a straightforward, enjoyable hidden-object adventure that fits the classic mold of the genre.
- #28 White Haven Mysteries
80% matchMixed56% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Unravel the mystery of White Haven!
Why similar: Hidden Object 71.6%, Adventure 28.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a concise, mystery-focused adventure that relies on point-and-click exploration.
- #29 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
77% matchVery Positive91% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.2%, Point & Click 19.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 7.7%, Casual 7.4%
- #30 Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence
73% matchVery Positive96% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Making EnemiesPub: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Hidden Object 16.7%, Medieval 11.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 8.2%
- #31 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
78% matchMixed63% of 574 reviews2014
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #32 Angels Cove
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: CG Cowboy Studios
Windows
You are called to a secluded house on a remote island to conduct a paranormal investigation. However, you find the island and the house abandoned. Or are they?
Why similar: Hidden Object 27.3%, Detective 20.4%, Thriller 11.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Horror 8.5%
- #33 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,518 reviews2014
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.7%, Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Detective 6.1%
- #34 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
75% matchVery Positive89% of 318 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.6%, Point & Click 20%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Horror 7%
- #35 Lost Legends: The Weeping Woman Collector's Edition
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Gunnar Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
It's up to you to stop the legendary Weeping Woman from terrorizing the children of San Cristobal!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.7%, Point & Click 21.5%, Puzzle 10%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 9.1%
- #36 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,798 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 35%, Point & Click 19.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 9.4%, Puzzle 7%
- #37 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
77% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Point & Click 63.4%, Adventure 36.6%
- #38 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
73% matchVery Positive88% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Point & Click 20.6%, Hidden Object 18.7%, Detective 17.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #39 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 81 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: Hidden Object 25.4%, Point & Click 19.9%, Detective 16.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #40 Mercury Abbey
69% matchVery Positive91% of 974 reviews2024
Dev: YiTi GamesPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.
Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Puzzle 24.6%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 9.1%, Horror 6.9%
- #41 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
72% matchVery Positive87% of 390 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.7%, Point & Click 17.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Casual 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #42 Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova
72% matchVery Positive86% of 681 reviews2015
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the source of dreadful evil!
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.6%, Point & Click 20.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Casual 5.8%
- #43 Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
73% matchMixed69% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A hidden object mystery set in a haunting post-apocalyptic town. Search detailed scenes, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind a journalist’s disappearance. Every shadow hides a clue.
Why similar: Hidden Object 39.7%, Point & Click 13.5%, Detective 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%, Adventure 8.3%
- #44 The Room Two
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,542 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, Point & Click 21.7%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Mystery 18.7%, Horror 6.5%
- #45 Mystery Manor: hidden objects
71% matchMixed42% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Game Insight UAB
Windows
A mysterious adventure at the old manor begins. Become a detective and solve the vanishing of the elusive Mister X. Uncover the secrets of the manor and its inhabitants. Find hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles and explore all the corners of the estate.
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.5%, Point & Click 19.2%, Detective 14.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Mystery 8.7%
- #46 The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom
71% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the secret Buried Kingdom!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.2%, Point & Click 21.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 7.7%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #47 Follow the meaning
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,015 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: Point & Click 22.9%, Detective 15.4%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #48 Mystery of the Malign
68% 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: Mystery 28.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Conspiracy 12.6% ★, Exploration 12.4%, Crime 8.4%
- #49 Tangle Tower
67% 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 24.2%, Point & Click 22.4%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #50 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
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: Hidden Object 24.7%, Point & Click 20.6%, Detective 17.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #51 Vampire & Monsters: Hidden Objects
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a thrilling adventure filled with ancient monsters! Explore the vampire’s castle, uncover its secrets, and escape while assembling a mighty amulet to defeat Evil. Enjoy two Hidden Object games about monsters and the people who come face-to-face with them!
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.7%, Point & Click 12.1%, Detective 11.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Crime 9%
- #52 Detective Grimoire
66% 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: Point & Click 21.4%, Detective 20.1%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #53 Millionaire Manor
70% matchMixed54% of 92 reviews2014
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Can you overcome the mysteries of the Millionaire Manor and stop the macabre machinations of a madman?
Why similar: Hidden Object 66%, Adventure 20.2%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #54 Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix
71% matchMixed40% of 80 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.1%, Point & Click 19.6%, Detective 16.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Mystery 8.7%
- #55 Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
66% matchVery Positive93% of 810 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hunt monsters in the gothic city!
Why similar: Hidden Object 40.8%, Point & Click 21.8%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 6.1%, Casual 5.8%
- #56 Adventure Chronicles: The Search For Lost Treasure
69% matchMixed68% of 102 reviews2014
Dev: GogiiPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Find some of the greatest unsolved treasures of our time!
Why similar: Hidden Object 75.7%, Adventure 24.3%
- #57 Unheard - Voices of Crime
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,532 reviews2019
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 16.9%, Crime 15%, Thriller 14.3%, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 12.8%
- #58 Meridian 157: Chapter 1
65% matchVery Positive94% of 359 reviews2020
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think...
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Hidden Object 21.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Thriller 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%
- #59 The Cameron Files: The Secret at Loch Ness
69% matchMixed66% of 101 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In this thrilling point-and-click adventure game, you’ll confront strange phenomena while exploring the dark corners of the Medieval castle, the old scientist’s secret laboratory and finally the troubled waters of Loch Ness.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Adventure 35.3%, Casual 19.4%
