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  1. #1 Crown of Thorns
    97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Tangled Web Games
    Windows

    An atmospheric, top-down mystery/adventure game. Explore parallel versions of an old castle: one pristine, one ruined. Study scripture and lore, solve riddles, unearth secrets, dispel magic barriers. Find, confront, and defeat what lurks beyond the seal in the throne room.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Exploration 15%, Puzzle 12.9%, Top-Down 12.8%

  2. #2 Project Cartaphilus
    96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: DOMYO
    Windows

    어느 날 한 연구실에서 눈을 뜬 주인공 "하연". 하연은 아무도 없는 낯선 곳에서 눈을 뜬다. 계속 사람을 찾아보지만 아무도 없었고 그러다 로봇을 만나게 된다. 로봇이 말하길 세상이 멸망하여 내가 마지막 생존자라 말한다. 또한 하연이 세상을 되돌릴 열쇠라는 사실을 전하는데...

    Why similar: 2.5D 25.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Top-Down 11.7%, Exploration 9%

  3. #3 Murders on the Yangtze River
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,567 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "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 30.4%, Investigation 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Mystery 8.7%

  4. #4 In a Detective's Mind
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 21.6%, Top-Down 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 7.8%

  5. #5 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 377 reviews2025
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

    A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Detective 22.3%, 2.5D 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Mystery 10.7%

  6. #6 Smells Like Fear Blossoms
    94% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: AnoGame Studio
    Windows

    Misaki moves into her grandmother’s old home and takes part in the annual “Flower Festival” held in the town. What she thought was just an ordinary festival soon turns out to be something else entirely…

    Why similar: Investigation 20.8%, 2.5D 19.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Exploration 10.5%

  7. #7 Eye 4 Eye
    92% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
    Windows

    Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.

    Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 9.8%

  8. #8 The Legend of Crystal Valley
    93% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2019
    Dev: Cateia Games
    Windows

    The Legend of Crystal Valley is an indie point n' click adventure game, based on story and exploration, set between the two worlds where reality, fantasy and science fiction collide.

    Why similar: 2.5D 23.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Detective 15.9%, Investigation 12%, Puzzle 10.3%

  9. #9 Gray Protocol
    91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Ctrl Z Crew
    Windows

    Seventy-eight years after the Great Collapse, the city of Belmarc stands as a beacon of civilization amid the ruins. A city where magic and technology intertwine, where humans and machines coexist. And in its depths, one Courier begins to chase the forgotten sins of the past.

    Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Lore-Rich 20.9%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

  10. #10 The bird of the North
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Uvost
    Windows

    In 1921, in another world. Explore and solve a dark and mysterious story.

    Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Puzzle 11.9%

  11. #11 ギルド探求団へようこそ!
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 900 reviews2026
    Dev: ぱるそに工房
    Windows

    「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう!それでは──良い旅を!

    Why similar: Detective 37%, Investigation 24.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Adventure 4.7%

  12. #12 The Detective's Apprentice
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: darqwerful
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

    Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

  13. #13 Emma Riley: Dream Detective
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Star Fort Games
    Windows

    Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 20.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 8.1%

  14. #14 Erratum
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Half & Half Studios
    Windows

    Erratum is a solo offline puzzle game where you play as Tilde, a young curious girl who finds herself trapped into an ominous tome's grasps. Solve turn-based dungeon-like puzzles and cast light magic to help Tilde escape danger and uncover the secrets held within the pages.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.1%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Exploration 16.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, 2D 6.5%

  15. #15 Agni: Village of Calamity
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Separuh InteractivePub: Wired Productions
    Windows

    Agni, a determined investigator from a covert Indonesian police unit who defied orders and ventures into a remote village despite ominous warnings. What begins as an unauthorized investigation quickly plunges Agni into a horrifying reality

    Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Investigation 15%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Exploration 10%

  16. #16 The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery
    86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: MDNA Games
    Windows

    Follow detective Carol Reed in this colorful mystery, made with real-life photographs. The game features a classic adventure game interface, plenty of puzzles, and a series of minigames as an integrated part of the story.

    Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 9.1%

  17. #17 Detective Hindsight
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broccoli Bunny Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.

    Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 11.5%, Exploration 8.1%

  18. #18 Paper Perjury
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 201 reviews2024
    Dev: Paper Cat Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Investigation 10.6%

  19. #19 The Marsh Manor Mystery
    85% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: castergrams
    Windows · Mac

    Something strange happened in the old manor, but the Pond's premier puzzle-solver is here to uncover the truth. In this ribbiting and cozy mystery, explore the grounds, journey into the past, and unearth the secrets buried at Marsh Manor.

    Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 24.7%, Puzzle 15.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Casual 9.2%

  20. #20 TellTale - Casino Murder Case
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: NeruyaPub: Team Detective
    Windows

    [Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.

    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 19%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 5.7%

  21. #21 SANGUINE CYCLE; REDUX
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: YAMARUGII
    Windows · Mac

    A narrative-driven thriller about missing people, stagnant towns, and the fact that even if you love someone, you can't always see the good sides of them when push comes to shove.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.7%, Detective 22.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.4%

  22. #22 Washed Upon A Murder
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Skyline Studios Games
    Windows

    After washing onto a private island, you soon find yourself in the middle of a murder mystery puzzle. The worst part? Everyone thinks you've dunnit! Will you be able to prove Detective Sal's innocence? Find clues, spot contradictions and solve puzzles to discover the truth and find the real killer.

    Why similar: Detective 25.5%, 2.5D 24.5%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%

  23. #23 CLeM: The First Attribute
    82% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2024
    Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows

    CLeM: The First Attribute is a free prologue that offers the first loop of CLeM, a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy.

    Why similar: 2.5D 21.9%, Detective 17.1%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Female Protagonist 14%, Exploration 9.9%

  24. #24 Deepwell
    80% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: LinsonLime
    Windows

    Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.1%, Investigation 17.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Top-Down 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  25. #25 Worlds Align: Beginning Collector's Edition
    81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: AMAXPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    The game worlds are in danger, and some of your favorite characters have come together to ask an outsider for help. That’s where you come in! Will you answer their call?

    Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 15.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

  26. #26 Fur and Fury: Bunny Seeks Revenge
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nighty Knight Studio
    Windows

    Set in Pixel-City, 1996, where video games are shot in studios by living and breathing sprite actors. The game follows Bunny Rosenberg, a rising game star whose life shatters after a brutal tragedy. Her grief soon turns to fury as she hunts for the truth - and vengeance.

    Why similar: 2.5D 23.8%, Detective 13.6%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Investigation 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

  27. #27 ESCAPE Room: Reality
    81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Neetbytes
    Windows · Mac

    You wake up in a locked classroom with a few strangers and no memories of how you got there... With only your puzzle-solving skills to rely on, can you uncover the secrets and mysteries behind your captivity and escape? Put your skills to the test and escape if you can!!

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 6.9%

  28. #28 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
    79% matchMixed56% of 333 reviews2024
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

    Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 10.7%

  29. #29 Elroy and the Aliens
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 451 reviews2025
    Dev: Motiviti
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

    Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.9%

  30. #30 Myrtle Grove: A Clair V. Mystery
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Avlee
    Windows

    When renowned P.I. Clair V. Is called to a Louisiana town on reports of a ghost, what they find is a mystery cloaked in a nightly calamity. With spirit abilities and the gift of foresight, Clair must loop through futures to uncover the roots of the haunting and stop a curse.

    Why similar: 2.5D 18.2%, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 14.3%, Top-Down 10.6%, Mystery 9.7%

  31. #31 Fallow
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 139 reviews2021
    Dev: Ada Rook
    Windows

    Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 17%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Top-Down 12%, Story Rich 8.7%

  32. #32 Talk Insomnia
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moonlit Apple
    Windows

    Talk Insomnia is a visual novel that blends suspenseful weird tales with mixology. You play as Ming, a bookstore staff member who prepares drinks for guests during the day and delves into their stories at night. With the warmth of a single drink, you draw out the secrets buried deep in their hearts.

    Why similar: Detective 19%, Lore-Rich 14%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 10.6%

  33. #33 Super Spy Academy
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ItalianGamerJoe
    Windows

    Join Leo in Super Spy Academy! Uncover a mysterious plot at a prestigious university, solve puzzles, interact with unique characters, and explore diverse areas to save the school from a perilous fate.

    Why similar: 2.5D 33.1%, Detective 14%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 11.8%, Mystery 11.3%

  34. #34 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: Detalion Games S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!

    Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 18.3%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 10%, Mystery 9.6%

  35. #35 The Witch's Realm
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shannon Kirby
    Windows

    Escape and explore a mystery puzzle adventure where you must manage sanity, solve challenges, and uncover the dark secrets of a cursed town. Navigate eerie environments, find hidden objects, and survive the witch's realm.

    Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Exploration 9.9%

  36. #36 Woodside
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paper Flower Games
    Windows

    Welcome to Woodside, a haunting survival horror adventure. Explore, investigate and survive as Grace, confronting supernatural terrors that plague a seemingly quaint British village. Experience dynamic horror as spirits react to the way you play. Can you find the truth before it's too late?

    Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Investigation 21.6%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Exploration 8.6%

  37. #37 Mystery of the Malign
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Investigation 22.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Puzzle 14.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11.5%

  38. #38 Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion
    76% matchMixed50% of 113 reviews2017
    Dev: HeR Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!

    Why similar: Detective 24%, 2.5D 21%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%

  39. #39 No Stone Unturned
    72% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
    Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? A Murder Most... Fowl. Join the one and only Detective Cox on adventures through countless mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned. (Hey! That's the name of the game!)

    Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Top-Down 9.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

  40. #40 Lost & Found
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShaggyBearGames
    Windows

    Lost & Found is an adventure-mystery game where you return townsfolk’s lost belongings & uncover personal stories behind each item. It features a hybrid animation style that blends 2D, 3D, pixel art, & more. Gather clues, investigate locals, & ensure every lost belonging ends up in the right hands.

    Why similar: 2.5D 28.3%, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Exploration 10.9%

  41. #41 Arcana Sands of Destiny
    75% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: Invoke Games
    Windows · Mac

    This game will take you on a journey of unlocking mysteries, discovering artifacts, solving puzzles and quests, all in a beautifully created Egyptian world at the beginning of the 20th century !

    Why similar: Investigation 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Detective 15%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 11.2%

  42. #42 Cross Country Case
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
    Windows

    You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.

    Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 11%, Exploration 8.8%

  43. #43 What Was Found at Ravenhill
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Distant Dimensions
    Windows

    Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

  44. #44 The Szyk
    71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Pieware
    Windows

    2D top-down survival game with multiplayer and procedural world generation

    Why similar: 2.5D 31.9%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Exploration 15.3%, Top-Down 13.2%, 2D 6%

  45. #45 The Outer Islands
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Slapstick Games
    Windows

    An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.

    Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Exploration 14%, Puzzle 11.8%

  46. #46 The Courtson Manor: Prologue
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fun Size Indie Games
    Windows

    Unravel the mystery of this top-down paranormal investigation story, what is going on and why? Solve puzzles and figure out clues while something in the darkness creeps and sneaks... Will you solve the mystery or be the victim, which end will you find ???

    Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Top-Down 13.7%, Puzzle 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  47. #47 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,427 reviews2021
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

    Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8.5%

  48. #48 SeaRing
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SeaRing Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    2D, top-down, action/puzzle game with absolutely no ghosts.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Top-Down 13.7%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.1%

  49. #49 Memoware
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kuri1310
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    MEMOWARE! A small adventure, exploration and puzzle game where you must record the history of civilizations that vanished without a trace in a mountain with no name. Collect all the MEMORIES and organize them in each book of each civilization in chronological order.

    Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, Detective 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.3%

  50. #50 Detective Mane
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: One Frog Games
    Windows · Linux

    When items go missing and mysterious occurrences disrupt every day life, Detective Leonardo Mane is on the scene. Investigate, interrogate, accuse and solve the case.

    Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Top-Down 9.7%, Exploration 7.2%

  51. #51 FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT: Botanical Investigator
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Michael Mato
    Windows

    An exploration game about knowledge and discovery. Change between seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster.

    Why similar: Detective 23.8%, 2.5D 19.4%, Investigation 19.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%

  52. #52 Alex Hill: The Body at Clearwater Bay
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: hannahontrek
    Windows · Mac

    When a body mysteriously washes up on the shores of Clearwater Bay, you, as Detective Alex Hill, are hired to investigate. Was it a tragic suicide or is something more sinister at work? Solve puzzles, look for evidence, and confront a web of lies as you work to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: 2.5D 27.3%, Detective 19.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%

  53. #53 Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: Kini Games
    Windows

    A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Investigation 22.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

  54. #54 Connected Clue
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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: 2.5D 22%, Detective 21.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

  55. #55 The Painscreek Killings
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 6,095 reviews2017
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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 26.3%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 9.8%

  56. #56 Deep Focus
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vitamins
    Windows

    Play as a camera-headed detective and partner with a superpowered girl to solve memory manipulation crimes. Gather clues, piece together the truth, and shatter fabricated lies in this unique mystery game.

    Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Investigation 25.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 9%

  57. #57 Vivian Wade: Danger Down The Aisle
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Michelley Studio
    Windows

    The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

    Why similar: Investigation 23%, Detective 20.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 11.8%

  58. #58 Into
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: wiyper_light
    Windows

    Into is an action puzzle game where players need to explore and decipher to find ways to escape this unfamiliar world. The game is full of unknown creatures and puzzles. The game has multiple endings, and the player's choices and investigations will determine the final outcome.

    Why similar: 2.5D 30.3%, Detective 23.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  59. #59 Dana Cipher : Dead Man's Hand
    66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Dive into a high-stakes investigation in Vincent Marconi Mystery, a hidden object game where you uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and track a cunning killer in a glitzy casino.

    Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Puzzle 14.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

  60. #60 Abnormal1999:SU - Unlocking the 4th Dimension
    66% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: QZQ Studio
    Windows

    SU is a 2.5D deduction puzzle game. The submarine Nautilus suffers a mechanical failure during its voyage. Dr. Pierre investigates and finds anomalies in every area. Explore the deep blue depths, follow Dr. Pierre as he unravels the secrets of the Nautilus.

    Why similar: Detective 28.2%, 2.5D 23.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%

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