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
Games like Lockheart Indigo

Lockheart Indigo

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.9/10

#02
Games like TOBOR

TOBOR

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#03
Games like Five Stages of Pink

Five Stages of Pink

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#04
Games like Polda 3

Polda 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#05
Games like Cat's Request

Cat's Request

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#06
Games like Seven Days

Seven Days

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#07
Games like The Mystery of Caketropolis

The Mystery of Caketropolis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#08
Games like The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#09
Games like Traditional Chinese Medicine Simulator

Traditional Chinese Medicine Simulator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#10
Games like Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)

Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo)

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#11
Games like A Random Maze 某个迷宫

A Random Maze 某个迷宫

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#12
Games like 梦蝶

梦蝶

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#13
Games like Athanasy

Athanasy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#14
Games like Para Eyes

Para Eyes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#15
Games like Max's Big Bust - A Captain Nekorai Tale

Max's Big Bust - A Captain Nekorai Tale

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#16
Games like Murder on the Marine Express

Murder on the Marine Express

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#17
Games like Blackwell Epiphany

Blackwell Epiphany

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#18
Games like Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#19
Games like BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#20
Games like 9-nine-:Episode 1

9-nine-:Episode 1

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#21
Games like A Case of the Crabs: Rehash

A Case of the Crabs: Rehash

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#22
Games like Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#23
Games like Escape From Mystwood Mansion

Escape From Mystwood Mansion

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#24
Games like Trust No Bunny

Trust No Bunny

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#25
Games like Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher

Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#26
Games like The Witches' Tea Party

The Witches' Tea Party

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#27
Games like Elsinore

Elsinore

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#28
Games like Singled Out

Singled Out

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#29
Games like Lost and Hound

Lost and Hound

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#30
Games like EXS1~EthnologySister:Cultural functionalism

EXS1~EthnologySister:Cultural functionalism

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#31
Games like Blackwell Deception

Blackwell Deception

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#32
Games like Ultreïa

Ultreïa

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#33
Games like Unheard - Voices of Crime

Unheard - Voices of Crime

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, XSX, PC, PS4
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#34
Games like Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集

Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#35
Games like My Holiday

My Holiday

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#36
Games like 9-nine-:Episode 4

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
Games like Gloomwood

Gloomwood

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#39
Games like Ralph and the Blue Ball

Ralph and the Blue Ball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#40
Games like French Crime: Detective game

French Crime: Detective game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#41
Games like Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#42
Games like Detective From The Crypt

Detective From The Crypt

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#43
Games like Treason

Treason

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#44
Games like The Divine Deception

The Divine Deception

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#45
Games like Soulslayer~灭魂·误佳期~

Soulslayer~灭魂·误佳期~

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#46
Games like Inspector Waffles

Inspector Waffles

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#47
Games like Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 80's

Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 80's

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#48
Games like The Dandelion Girl: Don't You Remember Me?

The Dandelion Girl: Don't You Remember Me?

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#49
Games like YumeCore

YumeCore

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#50
Games like The Zodiac Trial

The Zodiac Trial

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#51
Games like I Know This Place..?  (chapter I)

I Know This Place..? (chapter I)

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#52
Games like Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#53
Games like If only I could go home early

If only I could go home early

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#54
Games like Who Stole My Beard?

Who Stole My Beard?

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#55
Games like Detective Jackie - Mystic Case

Detective Jackie - Mystic Case

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#56
Games like Return to Shironagasu Island

Return to Shironagasu Island

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#57
Games like GashiShachiNoSachi

GashiShachiNoSachi

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#58
Games like Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane

Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#59
Games like DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);

DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#60
Games like Temple of Horror

Temple of Horror

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#61
Games like Batman™: Arkham Knight

Batman™: Arkham Knight

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#62
Games like Blackwell Convergence

Blackwell Convergence

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#63
Games like Emerald City Confidential™

Emerald City Confidential™

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#64
Games like Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game

Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#65
Games like Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery

Star Apprentice: Magical Murder Mystery

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#66
Games like Shades of Black

Shades of Black

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#67
Games like OFFSIDE

OFFSIDE

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#68
Games like The Secret of Retropolis

The Secret of Retropolis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#69
Games like Corrupt

Corrupt

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#70
Games like Jester / King

Jester / King

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Android, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#71
Games like The Tartarus Key

The Tartarus Key

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#72
Games like Why Am I Dead At Sea

Why Am I Dead At Sea

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#73
Games like Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.

Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#74
Games like Seance

Seance

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#75
Games like Karisvale

Karisvale

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#76
Games like Murder Diaries 3 - Santa's Trail of Blood

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
Games like Regular Factory: Escape Room

Regular Factory: Escape Room

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#78
Games like 白花 the white flower

白花 the white flower

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#79
Games like Hitmen Party

Hitmen Party

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#80
Games like Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster

Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#81
Games like StafferCase: a psychic mystery adventure

StafferCase: a psychic mystery adventure

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#82
Games like Guilty Parade

Guilty Parade

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#83
Games like The Rewinder

The Rewinder

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#84
Games like Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#85
Games like The Hand of Glory

The Hand of Glory

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#86
Games like Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island

Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#87
Games like Lord Winklebottom Investigates

Lord Winklebottom Investigates

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, XSX, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#88
Games like A Sceptic's Guide to Magic

A Sceptic's Guide to Magic

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#89
Games like Shut your teeth

Shut your teeth

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#90
Games like Snares of Ruin

Snares of Ruin

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#91
Games like Bear With Me - Collector's Edition

Bear With Me - Collector's Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#92
Games like Placebo Love

Placebo Love

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#93
Games like Prodigal

Prodigal

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#94
Games like 노베나 디아볼로스

노베나 디아볼로스

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#95
Games like Tails Noir Preludes

Tails Noir Preludes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#96
Games like Ornament Express

Ornament Express

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#97
Games like Piposh

Piposh

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#98
Games like Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#99
Games like Sagebrush

Sagebrush

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#100
Games like Persona 4 Golden

Persona 4 Golden

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS Vita, PC, XSX, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PS5
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.3/10