Games like 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

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.

90% positive from 1,517 · 2014 · 12% finish it · Lowest ever $1.49 (2015-10-12)

Hidden ObjectCasualAdventurePoint & Click Puzzle Mystery

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.

The catchPuzzles are trivially easy, closer to clicking through a story than solving anything.

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

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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

93% positive from 1,010 reviews201670% finish itDeck Playable

This is a hidden object puzzle adventure game. Players solve puzzles and find hidden objects in a detective story with an eerie feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its cinematic story, satisfying ending to the trilogy, and upgraded, detailed visuals.

The catchIt is a clear step down from the first two, with a weak, predictable story.

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 3,204 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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More about 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

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.

Reviews: 90% positive from 1,517
Released: 2014
Finish it: 12% of players
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2015-10-12)
Play: Single-player

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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