Games like 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

90% positive from 1,517 reviewsReleased 201412% finish it

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What it is

This is a hidden-object puzzle-adventure game with a unique Detective Mode for investigation. It features a 1950s noir horror mystery with challenging puzzles and a gripping plot.

What players liked

Players praise its enjoyable puzzles and charmingly bad production value, reminiscent of a B-movie.

The catch

Hidden object scenes and puzzles are trivially easy and the game ends quickly.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,517 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Adam Wolfe

92% positive from 1,191 reviews201634% finish itDeck Playable

A supernatural detective adventure game with point-and-click investigation, puzzle-solving, and a dark, psychological thriller feel. Players solve mysteries to find a missing sister within a larger conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a well-executed point-and-click/hidden object game with a wonderful, interesting story and good voice acting.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Morphopolis

83% positive from 4,845 reviews201418% finish itDeck Verified

Puzzle adventure game about insect metamorphosis. Explore a hand-drawn world, solving puzzles as an aphid grub.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, atmospheric exploration, comparing it to Myst or point-and-click adventures.

The catchControls are slow and wonky, clearly built for touchscreen and awkward with a mouse.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Hidden Folks

96% positive from 3,200 reviews2017Deck Verified

This is a hidden object game with interactive, hand-drawn environments. Players find targets by interacting with the world and receive hints when needed.

What players likedPlayers praise this hidden object game as a relaxing, hand-drawn "Where's Wally" with hilarious, human-made sound effects and lively, interactive environments.

The catchBig later levels blend together, reducing the hunt to clicking every object on screen.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Frankenstein: Master of Death

83% positive from 1,965 reviews201522% finish itDeck Playable

This is a puzzle adventure game where players solve clues and overcome obstacles to save creatures and stop Baron Igor. It features stunning 2k HD graphics and a new take on the Frankenstein story.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxed hidden object gameplay and nice puzzles, reminiscent of a straightforward seek-and-find game.

The catchAchievements stay bugged and refuse to unlock even after repeated full playthroughs.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

92% positive from 1,606 reviews2014

This is a hidden object adventure game with a dark pirate theme. Players solve puzzles to rescue a daughter from an undead pirate's curse.

What players likedPlayers praise the engaging mini-games and light thought required, similar to other casual hidden-object adventures.

The catchThe map has no fast travel, so progress means endless backtracking through rooms.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

90% positive from 1,530 reviews201415% finish itDeck Playable

This is a hidden object adventure game with an Art-Deco underwater city setting. Players solve puzzles and find objects, with an option to play minigames instead.

The catchNo fast travel means constant backtracking, worsened by slow elevator animations.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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