Games like Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

93% positive from 1,466 reviewsReleased 202152% finish itSteam Deck Verified$14.99 $3.74 -75%

What it is

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 liked

Players 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 catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,466 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

82% positive from 816 reviews20135% finish itDeck Unsupported

Point-and-click adventure game where you use post-cognitive abilities to solve crimes. It's a dark, thrilling mystery with a personal vendetta.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful artwork and stellar voice acting, comparing it to other high-quality adventure games.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,616 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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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

89% positive from 2,814 reviews201341% finish itDeck Playable

This is a classic point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and uncover conspiracies. It features a narrative-driven experience with fully voiced characters and a wry sense of humor.

What players likedPlayers praise its intriguing story and clever puzzles, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games.

The catchEndless dialogue and slow unskippable animations stretch every scene into a crawl.

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.

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Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™

94% positive from 1,533 reviews2009Deck Unsupported

A point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a story with multiple paths and a dynamic musical score.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story that fits the movies, awesome voice acting and animations, and multiple paths and endings.

The catchExcessive backtracking to collect pieces, especially the final act

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.

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The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 4,916 reviews2025Deck Playable

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive detective game for its challenging, rewarding puzzles and comparisons to "Obra Dinn," "Hypnospace Outlaw," and "Her Story."

The catchInvestigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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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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