A mix of games about investigations. Sometimes official, sometimes by happenstance. Lots of different themes and styles here, with some games more heavily focused on evidence and deduction, while others lean towards the narrative or other elements. There’s even some action sequences in a few. Hopefully enough variety to intrigue all the sleuths on their Macs.
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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer (2025)
“In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam.
Mask of the Rose (2023)
“A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more… intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Murder On Space Station 52 (2024)
“Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, Steam, and Epic.
Murders on the Yangtze River (2024)
“”Murders on Yangtze River” is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
No Case Should Remain Unsolved (2024)
“Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong’s retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon’s case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon’s vicinity was lying.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
NORCO (2022)
“NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, Itch, and console stores.
The Operator (2024)
“Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Phoenix Springs (2024)
“Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, Steam and FireFlower.
Return of the Obra Dinn (2018)
“Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores.
The Rise of the Golden Idol (2024)
“The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically – the sins of humanity have not.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, Netflix, and console stores.
The Roottrees are Dead (2025)
“A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure (2023)
“Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Strange Antiquities (2025)
“Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!”
macOS • Windows • Switch
macOS version available from Steam.
Other versions also from GOG, Epic, and console stores.
Strange Horticulture (2022)
“Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.”
macOS • Windows •Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS • iPadOS • visionOS
macOS version available from Steam, and the App Store.
Other versions also from GOG, Epic, console and mobile stores.
Tangle Tower (2019)
“Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS • iPadOS • visionOS
macOS version available from GOG, Steam, and Itch.
Other versions also from Epic, console and mobile stores.
To Hell With The Ugly (2023)
“To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
macOS version available from GOG, and Steam.
Other versions also from Epic, and console stores.
Unheard – Voices of Crime (2019)
“What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
macOS version available from Steam.
Other versions also from GOG, and console stores.
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