TOP 100 DETECTIVE / MYSTERY GAMES

Ah, the mystery and detective game genre! What's not to love about solving crimes, piecing together clues, and catching the bad guys? It's like playing a real-life game of Clue, except you get to be the detective! And let's be honest, who doesn't love feeling like Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew for a little while? Players love this genre because it's exciting and challenging. It requires critical thinking, observation skills, and a bit of creativity. Plus, it's always satisfying to solve a tricky case and bring justice to the world. If you're a fan of mystery and detective games, you've come to the right place! Here, we have a well-picked list of the top games in this genre. From classic whodunits to modern crime thrillers, there's something for everyone. So, grab your magnifying glass and a cup of tea (or whiskey, if that's your style), and let's get to solving some crimes!

#01	Lockheart Indigo License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 9.9/10
#02	TOBOR License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 9.8/10
#03	Five Stages of Pink License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 9.8/10
#04	Polda 3 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 9.8/10
#05	Cat's Request License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.7/10
#06	Seven Days License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#07	The Mystery of Caketropolis License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#08	The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#09	Traditional Chinese Medicine Simulator License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#10	Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo) License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#11	A Random Maze 某个迷宫 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#12	梦蝶 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.7/10
#13	Athanasy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#14	Para Eyes License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#15	Max's Big Bust - A Captain Nekorai Tale License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 9.7/10
#16	Murder on the Marine Express License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4 Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#17	Blackwell Epiphany License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2014 Rating: 9.7/10
#18	Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch Release: 2013 Rating: 9.7/10
#19	BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#20	9-nine-:Episode 1 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#21	A Case of the Crabs: Rehash License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#22	Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#23	Escape From Mystwood Mansion License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#24	Trust No Bunny License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#25	Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#26	The Witches' Tea Party License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.6/10
#27	Elsinore License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#28	Singled Out License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#29	Lost and Hound License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#30	EXS1～EthnologySister：Cultural functionalism License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.6/10
#31	Blackwell Deception License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 9.6/10
#32	Ultreïa License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2021 Rating: 9.6/10
#33	Unheard - Voices of Crime License: n/a Platforms: Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, XSX, PC, PS4 Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#34	Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#35	My Holiday License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.6/10
#36	9-nine-:Episode 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.6/10
#37 $Games like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon$	Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1994 Rating: 9.6/10
#38	Gloomwood License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#39	Ralph and the Blue Ball License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5 Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#40	French Crime: Detective game License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.6/10
#41	Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.5/10
#42	Detective From The Crypt License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#43	Treason License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#44	The Divine Deception License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#45	Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～ License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 9.5/10
#46	Inspector Waffles License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#47	Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 80's License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.5/10
#48	The Dandelion Girl: Don't You Remember Me? License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.5/10
#49	YumeCore License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.5/10
#50	The Zodiac Trial License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#51	I Know This Place..? (chapter I) License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#52	Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.5/10
#53	If only I could go home early License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#54	Who Stole My Beard? License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#55	Detective Jackie - Mystic Case License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 9.5/10
#56	Return to Shironagasu Island License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 9.5/10
#57	GashiShachiNoSachi License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#58	Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane License: n/a Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#59	DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0); License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#60	Temple of Horror License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 9.5/10
#61	Batman™: Arkham Knight License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 9.5/10
#62	Blackwell Convergence License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2012 Rating: 9.5/10
#63	Emerald City Confidential™ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 9.5/10
#64	Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#65	Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#66	Shades of Black License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 9.4/10
#67	OFFSIDE License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 9.4/10
#68	The Secret of Retropolis License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#69	Corrupt License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.4/10
#70	Jester / King License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#71	The Tartarus Key License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#72	Why Am I Dead At Sea License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 9.4/10
#73	Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#74	Seance License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#75	Karisvale License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 9.4/10
#76	Murder Diaries 3 - Santa's Trail of Blood License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#77	Regular Factory: Escape Room License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX, PS5 Release: 2022 Rating: 9.4/10
#78	白花 the white flower License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#79	Hitmen Party License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#80	Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 9.4/10
#81	StafferCase: a psychic mystery adventure License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#82	Guilty Parade License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#83	The Rewinder License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#84	Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#85	The Hand of Glory License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 9.4/10
#86	Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.4/10
#87	Lord Winklebottom Investigates License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, XSX, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 9.4/10
#88	A Sceptic's Guide to Magic License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.4/10
#89	Shut your teeth License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#90	Snares of Ruin License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.4/10
#91	Bear With Me - Collector's Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.4/10
#92	Placebo Love License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#93	Prodigal License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.4/10
#94	노베나 디아볼로스 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 9.4/10
#95	Tails Noir Preludes License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#96	Ornament Express License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#97	Piposh License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#98	Phasmophobia License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5 Release: 2020 Rating: 9.4/10
#99	Sagebrush License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 9.4/10
#100	Persona 4 Golden License: n/a Platforms: PS Vita, PC, XSX, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PS5 Release: 2020 Rating: 9.3/10