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by Faravid Interactive
A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?
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$9.99Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
Feb 25 · Kiary Games
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Mystery
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryLogicAdventureDetectiveExplorationInvestigationHidden ObjectStylized👍 813
$4.99Follow the meaning
Nov 22 · HiKing Mind Studio
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Mystery
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…
AdventurePuzzlePoint & Click2DHand-drawnMysteryMultiple EndingsIndieDetectiveSurreal👍 992
$7.99Sinking Island
Dec 5 · White Birds Productions
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Detective
Walter Jones, a billionaire had planned on opening up a resort for the rich and famous, but was killed before his dream could be achieved. It's up to Detective Jack Norm to crack the case by interviewing the people on Sinking Island to get valuable clues. A game from Benoit Sokal.
AdventurePoint & ClickMysteryDetectiveAtmosphericPuzzle👍 230
$19.99Tangle Tower
Oct 22 · SFB Games
Both: Detective · Point & Click · Puzzle
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?
DetectivePoint & ClickPuzzleExplorationVisual NovelStory RichFunny2DMysteryDialogue Heavy👍 6,487
$4.99Blackwell Unbound
Jan 13 · Wadjet Eye Games
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Detective
The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.
Point & ClickAdventureIndieFemale ProtagonistSupernaturalMysteryDetectiveSingleplayerPixel GraphicsStory Rich👍 630
-90%$1.99Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
Sep 27 · Blazing Griffin
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Third Person
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
ExplorationHidden ObjectPuzzleVisual NovelPoint & ClickAction-AdventureThird PersonIsometricDetectiveStory Rich👍 1,170
$6.99Detective Grimoire
Aug 18 · SFB Games
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Detective
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!
ExplorationPoint & ClickPuzzleDetectiveVisual Novel2DFunnyDialogue HeavyStory RichColorful👍 2,208
$14.99Resonance
Jul 25 · XII Games
Both: Point & Click · Pixel Graphics · Mystery
When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.
AdventurePoint & ClickIndieSci-fiRetroPixel GraphicsSingleplayerMysteryPuzzleStory Rich👍 469
$9.99The Almost Gone
Jun 25 · Happy Volcano
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Mystery
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryAdventureBeautifulStory RichIndieAtmosphericSingleplayerMinimalist👍 1,015
-90%$1.49Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
Feb 4 · Artefacts Studio
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Third Person
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".
Hidden ObjectPuzzleVisual NovelPoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistThird PersonNoirDetectivePsychological HorrorStory Rich👍 2,038
$14.99Path of Sin: Greed
Aug 30 · Cordelia Games
Both: Point & Click · Detective · Mystery
It was supposed to be a simple suicide case – a quick inspection and lots of boring paperwork. But the more you delve into this secluded island and the twisted family relations of the owners, the more complicated and unclear this case becomes.
CasualAdventureHidden ObjectPoint & ClickDetective2DMysteryFemale ProtagonistStory RichAtmospheric👍 188
$5.99Gabriel Knight® 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
Aug 29 · Sierra On-Line
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Third Person
Play as both Gabriel Knight and Grace Nakimura as you learn more about what is hidden in the hills of France.
AdventurePoint & ClickMystery1990'sClassicStory RichVampiresThird PersonDetectivePuzzle
$14.99Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
Aug 11 · Artifex Mundi
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Mystery
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Hidden ObjectCasualAdventurePoint & ClickPuzzleMysteryFemale ProtagonistDetectiveGreat SoundtrackSingleplayer👍 782
$9.99The Silent Age
May 29 · House On Fire
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Detective
Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!
Point & ClickSide ScrollerAdventurePsychological HorrorAlternate HistoryStory RichPuzzleDetectiveSci-fiSingleplayer👍 5,967
-70%$1.79Myst: Masterpiece Edition
Feb 2 · Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Mystery
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
AdventureCasualPoint & ClickPuzzleClassicAtmosphericExploration1990'sMysteryFirst-Person👍 990
$9.99Black Mirror I
Jun 17 · Future Games, Unknown Identity
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Puzzle
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Point & ClickAdventureMysteryHorrorAtmosphericDarkStory RichPuzzleSingleplayerGothic👍 1,175
$12.99Syberia II
May 19 · Microids
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Mystery
Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.
AdventurePoint & ClickPuzzleFemale ProtagonistStory RichSteampunkAtmosphericSingleplayerClassicMystery👍 1,699
$14.99The Eyes of Ara
Jul 19 · 100 Stones Interactive
Both: Puzzle · Point & Click · Mystery
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
PuzzleAdventurePoint & ClickHidden ObjectAtmosphericMysteryInvestigationLogicFirst-PersonExploration👍 767
-80%$7.99Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Oct 19 · Microids Studio Lyon
Both: Detective · Puzzle · Point & Click
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.
InvestigationDetectiveExplorationHidden ObjectPuzzleVisual NovelTrainsPoint & ClickThird PersonFirst-Person👍 1,081
$4.99Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
Jul 13 · City Interactive S.A.
Both: Point & Click · Detective · Mystery
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.
AdventurePoint & ClickDetectiveFemale ProtagonistMystery👍 201
$9.99Voodoo Detective
May 24 · Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
Both: Point & Click · Detective · Mystery
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Point & ClickHand-drawnStory RichDetectiveNoirMysteryInvestigationComedyFunny2D👍 357
$5.9944 The Jail
Apr 17 · Marcial Gutierrez
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Third Person
They got locked up in a prison for a reason. Try to get the answers in this point and click adventure.
Choose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickPuzzleInteractive FictionThird Person2DHorrorDetectiveStory RichMultiple Endings
$7.99GRUNND
Jan 26 · SEKTAHOUSE
Both: Mystery · Puzzle · Detective
You fell asleep on the train... Now a strange town, fully voice-acted characters, and choices that reshape the mystery stand between you and home.
MysteryInteractive FictionPuzzleDetectivePoint & ClickInvestigationVisual Novel2.5DNoirStory Rich
$0.99Bizarre Earthquake
May 11 · Proximity Games
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Mystery
Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.
AdventureIndiePoint & ClickPuzzleFemale ProtagonistMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackReplay Value👍 449
-30%$20.99Enigma of Fear
Nov 28 · Dumativa, Cellbit
Both: Mystery · Detective · Pixel Graphics
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
DogsMysteryInvestigationSupernaturalDetectiveSurvival HorrorPixel GraphicsPuzzleFemale Protagonist2D👍 3,057
-90%$0.99Secret Files: Tunguska
Oct 29 · Animation Arts
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Puzzle
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.
AdventurePoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistMysteryPuzzleSingleplayer👍 374
$14.99Yesterday Origins
Nov 10 · Pendulo Studios
Both: Point & Click · Mystery · Puzzle
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
AdventurePoint & ClickViolentSingleplayerMysteryPuzzleDarkStory Rich👍 473
$9.99Untold Mystery: Angel’s Cry
Feb 27 · Cateia Games
Both: Point & Click · Puzzle · Mystery
Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth! Enter a remote Alpine monastery and uncover the truth in a story-rich hidden object adventure. You are about to investigate the disappearance of a monk as well as the curious case of a weeping statue.
AdventurePoint & ClickHidden ObjectPuzzleMedievalCasualMysterySingleplayerExploration2D







