Love Puzzles and Whodunits? These Cozy Mystery Games Are for You
Who says mysteries have to be dark and serious? These cozy games prove you can still crack the case with charm, puzzles, and plenty of heart. From small-town secrets to magical mysteries, there’s something here for every curious mind.
The Case of the Golden Idol
Solve a string of murders by piecing together clues from old-school dioramas and cryptic documents. It’s like flipping through a detective’s scrapbook—smart, eerie, and endlessly satisfying.
Botany Manor
Step into the shoes of a retired botanist solving a plant-based mystery in a grand old estate. It’s calm, curious, and full of puzzles that feel like unraveling a forgotten story.
Detective Grimoire
Set in a swampy tourist trap, this detective game has you questioning strange characters and solving puzzles to crack the case.
Night in the Woods
While it’s more of a narrative journey, the small-town secrets and slow-burn mysteries keep you hooked. There’s a story beneath the surface, and it’s yours to uncover.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
A bit more traditional, but still accessible and satisfying. Solve classic cases with deduction, exploration, and a few moral choices along the way.
Strange Horticulture
Run a plant shop in a rainy town full of secrets, using herbs and clues to solve mysterious happenings. It’s dark and cozy in equal parts—like solving a mystery by candlelight.
Hidden Folks
Like a hand-drawn “Where’s Waldo?” but interactive and packed with hidden secrets. Each scene is full of surprises and silly discoveries.
Beacon Pines
A storybook-style mystery where you rewrite the narrative by collecting words and changing what happens. It’s clever, atmospheric, and perfect for fans of twisty tales.
Tangle Tower
Explore a strange murder in a mysterious mansion full of oddball characters and gorgeous hand-painted art. The puzzles are clever, and the voice acting brings the whole quirky cast to life.
Cozy Grove
As a Spirit Scout, you help ghostly island residents solve personal mysteries and uncover lost memories. It’s part puzzle, part feel-good storytelling with a spooky-cute twist.
