9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

You play a paranormal private investigator summoned to the coastal town of Serpent Creek by reporter Helen Hunter, who has disappeared. Snakes fill the streets, residents seem dazed, and tremors shake the town as you investigate what happened.

Explore locations, speak with townspeople, examine evidence, and search illustrated scenes for hidden objects. Solve puzzles and mini-games to clear obstacles and advance the investigation.

Find nine major clues and use Detective Mode to piece together events at crime scenes. A journal tracks current tasks and characters, while difficulty settings adjust the help available, including hints and puzzle skips.

Players who enjoyed the game often point to its intriguing mystery, eerie town atmosphere, and approachable mix of hidden-object searches and puzzles. Some also appreciate the detective clue-reconstruction feature and its relaxed, few-hours pace. Others find the puzzles and object scenes very easy, and several note that the adventure is short.