Games like Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

Third-person detective adventure adapted from the Agatha Christie novel. As Poirot you comb crime scenes, read how suspects answer, and assemble clues into deductions and a timeline.

81% positive from 3,045 · 2016 · 35% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.72 (2021-08-23)

AdventureDetective Point & Click Mystery PuzzleBased On A Novel

Six games like Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

94% positive from 9,291 reviews20216% finish itDeck Verified

Two collected games follow rookie lawyer Ryunosuke through ten murder cases in late 19th century Japan and England. Each splits into gathering evidence, then cross-examining witnesses in court to catch contradictions.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible story, music, and plot twists, calling it the peak of Ace Attorney and a great entry for new players.

The catchFiller dialogue and constant hand holding drag it out for dozens of slow hours.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Adventure.

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Subsurface Circular

94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.

The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Detective and Adventure.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

80% positive from 3,893 reviews201227% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative adventure game where players investigate crime scenes, find clues, and interrogate suspects as Sherlock Holmes. It features a dark, twisting story set in Victorian London.

What players likedPlayers praise the engaging story and varied, intuitive puzzles, wishing its sequel maintained its quality.

The catchObscure puzzles and pixel hunting leave you stuck and reaching for a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

89% positive from 3,862 reviews20132% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players explore character backstories and solve puzzles to outwit an insane AI. It features adult themes and a dark, psychological feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive storytelling and clever puzzles, reminiscent of classic cryptic point-and-click adventure games.

The catchObtuse puzzles and easy softlocks make a walkthrough close to mandatory.

Both are tagged Based On A Novel, Point & Click and Adventure.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,632 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

93% positive from 1,466 reviews202152% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click detective mystery game with a '90s setting. Players collect clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover a dark truth.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story, good voice acting, and logical puzzles, comparing it to classic point-and-click adventures like Zak McKracken and Silent Hill.

The catchIt starts strong then falls apart, ending in a nonsensical supernatural anticlimax.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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More about Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

What players liked

Players praise it as a polished, engaging adventure game and interactive novel, faithful to the detective story.

The catch

Walking, dialogue and puzzles all move slowly, turning the investigation into a chore.

Reviews: 81% positive from 3,045
Released: 2016
Finish it: 35% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.72 (2021-08-23)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 3,045 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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