Games like Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

This is a 3D point-and-click adventure game where players investigate Jack the Ripper's crimes from two perspectives. It features a dark, horrifying manhunt through 1888 London.

81% positive from 1,346 · 2009 · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 $0.99 -90% · Lowest ever $0.75 (2022-08-05)

AdventureRPGDetective Point & Click Mystery Historical

Six games like Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

The Shell Part III: Paradiso

96% positive from 626 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a visual novel with a branching narrative and multiple endings, featuring a detective investigating a dark, obsessive case. Its feel is noir and psychological.

What players likedPlayers praise its grand, ethereal mystery and emotional wrap-up, reminiscent of a captivating final chapter.

The catchThe plot leans on contrived coincidences and the characters stay shallow and unchanged.

Both are tagged Historical, Detective and Mystery.

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Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

89% positive from 1,276 reviews201943% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game focused on investigation and puzzle-solving. Players explore, gather clues, and make dialogue choices to solve a murder mystery in ancient China.

The catchVital items hide in near invisible spots and several puzzle solutions follow no logic.

Both are tagged Historical, Detective 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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Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

81% positive from 3,045 reviews201635% finish itDeck Playable

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.

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

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

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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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 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

What players liked

Players praise its immersive atmosphere and story, comparing it favorably to "The Awakened" and a visit to London.

The catch

Several puzzles give no clear instructions and need outside walkthroughs to solve.

Reviews: 81% positive from 1,346
Released: 2009
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 $0.99 -90% · Lowest ever $0.75 (2022-08-05)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,346 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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