Detective Games

What Are Detective Games?

In the world of casual gaming, detective video games are a subgenre in which players take on the challenge of solving crimes by finding clues at crime scenes and catching the perps. Usually, titles in this category take players from one investigation to another through numerous hidden-object, match-3, and other puzzles. The best detective games from G5 feature gripping page-turner stories, fleshed-out characters, and countless unexpected twists.

In a typical police detective game, players are given a case to investigate. They move to the crime scene to search for clues, analyze evidence, and question witnesses. This textbook police work is done by completing different puzzles. For instance, most mobile detective games have a hidden-object mechanic when players need to search for clues at a crime scene in a limited time.

Another popular mechanic in detective games on PC and mobile is match-3. These puzzles are used when players need to gain access to information or unlock a location. Most of G5's free crime games combine different mechanics to make gameplay diverse and fun. 

Popular Detective Games

The themes of G5's popular games differ a lot. Some detective games were influenced by cop drama: Crime Mysteries is about modern New York police fighting crime, while Homicide Squad is all about detectives solving murders in Hollywood. Others, like Mystery of the Opera, are less about body bags and more about the stage. Investigate your cousin's disappearance and unravel the dark secrets of the opera world. Then there's the mystery detective games like The Secret Society, where you get to travel between fantasy worlds using portals. There's a variety of settings in our popular detective games. You're sure to find something to your liking.

FAQ

What are the top detective games for Windows and Mac?

Windows PC or Mac players can enjoy all of our detective video games as they are available on all platforms. However, there are two must-play titles. The first is a mystic detective game that takes place in an American suburban town named Twilight Land. Searching for your sister in this seemingly ordinary place, you discover that around every corner lurks a dark mystery. The second title features a classic detective duo working on an unusual case. Meet Sherlock and Dr. Watson. This time, they're saving book plots from being changed! When stories like Alice in Wonderland or Snow White get rewritten, it affects reality more than we could imagine. Get to the bottom of this together with Sherlock in this detective hidden object & match 3 game!  

What are the most popular games for mobile?

Many gamers use mobile devices to enjoy their detective games on the go. G5's catalog supports most iOS or Android smartphones and tablets on the market. The first title in this category is Hidden City, a free detective game available for all mobile platforms. You take on the role of a PI whose partner disappears in a mysterious phantom city that suddenly appeared in the sky. Trying to save him, you step into the mist and cross over to the other side. Explore an amazing city populated by unusual characters with dark secrets, solve puzzles, and enjoy a rich story in this top-tier mystery detective game. Another title worth mentioning is The Paranormal Society, which takes place in Victorian London. It's a beautiful detective game app that looks its best on tablets like the iPad. London is being attacked by ghosts, and only an esoteric clandestine group can help! Join the society, explore majestic English manors, and banish the evil spirits for good!