Games Like Absent

Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.

Why similar: Horror 46.9%, Adventure 32.8%, Comedy 14.7%, Funny 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play first-person adventure that blends surreal horror with puzzle-solving elements.

Enter the surreal, disturbing, and ridiculous world of the Knobbly Crook in this old-school style point-and-click adventure. Completely free. No ads, no tricks.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.3%, Adventure 44.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, free-to-play point-and-click adventure that shares the indie charm and offbeat humor of the seed game.

Session Seven is a free point & click adventure game in which you play as Ryan, an estranged father and husband who has just awoken, beaten, bruised, and alone in a locked cellar.

Why similar: Adventure 53.8%, Point & Click 46.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven point-and-click game that emphasizes atmosphere and character-driven storytelling.

The Supper is a short adventure game about the darkest side of the human soul. Ms. Appleton was always a wellspring of kindness, until The Voice started talking to her.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Horror 31.9%, Adventure 21.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in short, atmospheric point-and-click horror that shares the dark, quirky tone of Absent.

A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Horror 36.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This interactive fiction title offers a blend of exploration and unsettling mystery typical of the genre.

A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.

Why similar: Horror 71.2%, Adventure 26.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free, and deeply surreal horror experience that mirrors the experimental nature of Absent.

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Horror 73.4%, Adventure 24.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play horror adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving.

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Why similar: Comedy 58.5%, Funny 30%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the comedic, meta-narrative style found in many indie point-and-click adventures.

The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Adventure 31.9%, Horror 18.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click game that focuses on environmental puzzles and a distinct visual style.

Lucid Dream is Point and Click horror game. The girl dream of being trapped in a weird place even though you fell asleep as always. Collect the item and Find clues! Escape and wake up from the dream!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Horror 37.6%, Adventure 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that explores dark, psychological themes through a unique artistic lens.

Welcome to Windy Oaks National Park. A beautiful and chilling point-and-click horror adventure. On your way to visit your aging father, everything goes wrong, leaving you trapped and isolated.

Why similar: Horror 37.8%, Point & Click 36.3%, Adventure 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror adventure that captures the same low-budget, high-concept feel as Absent.

Hello Anna. I made a game for you. We can play together as we used to.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Horror 36%, Adventure 20.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play psychological horror game that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to build tension.

Comedy Quest is a point and click adventure game by Trav Nash. Can you become the greatest comedian in three gigs?

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Comedy 19.7%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, free-to-play point-and-click adventure that prioritizes humor and exploration.

It’s the first game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.3%, Adventure 28.9%, Comedy 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that excels at creating an immersive, mysterious world.

A Game About is a free, short, lo-fi point & click adventure that tasks the player with living with their daily routine. Through day to day choices, life changes in imperceptibles and unexpected ways.

Why similar: Point & Click 100%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, free-to-play point-and-click adventure that focuses on simple, effective storytelling.

Lightless: The 21st Sacrifice is the first episode of an atmospheric horror game series set in 2018 Iran, Saqqez that tells the story of Navid, a writer who finally comes home, only to find himself strangled by a dark past that will not let go.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Horror 39.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play horror game that emphasizes point-and-click mechanics to navigate dark, atmospheric environments.

The NADI Project it is a free-to-play, first person graphic adventure, in which you will face various obstacles to escape from your destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 45.3%, Horror 30.1%, Point & Click 23.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play adventure that uses first-person exploration to build a sense of survival and mystery.

Follow Larry's life to find the source of his lack of luck. Discover his intriguing story and solve puzzles to understand how his life plays out.

Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Horror 26.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Funny 15.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy point-and-click game that uses dark humor to drive its narrative forward.

Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy, is an introduction to the dramatic story of a boy kidnapped by a psychopath. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover things worse than your childish nightmares. Take on the role of Jamie and see what phrase “The First Toy” actually means.

Why similar: Horror 56.7%, Adventure 41.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play horror experience that focuses on exploration and unsettling discovery.

The circus is back in town! Come have some fun at the Freakshow circus! What will you discover?

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Horror 33%, Adventure 24.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, free-to-play adventure that leans into the creepy, surreal aesthetic of indie horror.

Just a game about a friendly fungus. There's nothing wrong, is there?

Why similar: Horror 73.4%, Adventure 22.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror title that incorporates hidden-object and point-and-click elements for a unique experience.

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Adventure 70.2%, Horror 29.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired adventure that brings Lovecraftian horror to the point-and-click format.

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 35.5%, Comedy 18%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play adventure that uses humor and point-and-click gameplay to create a lighthearted experience.

Your very own apartment, even if it's a 20-year mortgage – what could be better? Maybe the fact that Lena isn’t the only one living in this apartment? Or maybe they're not exactly people...

Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Comedy 37.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that uses point-and-click elements to explore dark, atmospheric humor.

You are an ambitious paranormal investigator searching for his big break. When you're presented the opportunity of a lifetime--$25.99, to be exact, you jump at the offer. But everything comes with a catch, and Roner and his friends are keen to teach you that...

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Comedy 35.2%, Horror 26.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

You play has Hebert Grimm For the last nine years, You've been studying abroad. You return home six month ago, and found out that you're father died over six years ago. Apparently, the letter had never been delivered, or so they say...

Why similar: Adventure 59.6%, Horror 40.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that blends horror themes with classic point-and-click mechanics.

You open your eyes in a dark, unfamiliar room; each door drags you into a new chamber filled with absurd surprises and dark comedy. Will you manage to escape, or will you continue to star in this black comedy?

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Comedy 30.2%, Funny 21%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Bongus Bright-Eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza is an homage to the classic Point & Click Adventure games. It's a comedy induced fantasy game, where you follow our protagonist Bongus Bright-Eye on his journey to save the Dwarven Kingdom.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Adventure 33.5%, Comedy 20.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games.

Why similar: Horror 57.4%, Point & Click 40.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Jack Is Missing is a prototype for one room based horror game.

Why similar: Horror 49.3%, Adventure 26.1%, Comedy 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie horror adventure that emphasizes casual exploration and narrative progression.

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Horror 58.9%, Adventure 34.9%, Funny 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Adventure 40.1%, Horror 13.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 79.2%, Adventure 18%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Erma's here and she has a.....science fair project to finish? As your project goes explosively awry, look through your hometown in this point-and-click adventure game to gather all the pieces. Figure out how to find the remains of your project to get them back in time to finish for the science fair!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Comedy 18.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Horror 16.3%, Singleplayer 2%

I must kill...: Fresh Meat is a light horror story adventure game based on a sad story of a butcher. One day, one night and one accident will bring his misty past and memories to light.

Why similar: Horror 66.6%, Adventure 33.4%

A game about never-ending problem of loading screens. We've all experienced it while playing games, while downloading something, while installing an operating system ect. And now you can experience it once again in Loading Screen Simulator: Steam edition

Why similar: Funny 47.7%, Comedy 46.7%, Singleplayer 5.6%

It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Comedy 26.3%, Funny 19.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Singleplayer 1%

The award-winning debut adventure game from the creators of Deponia and The Whispered World now on Steam. Accompany young Edna and her talking stuffed bunny Harvey on a whacky attempt to escape from her padded cell. Experience a bizarre journey all across the insane asylum and far beyond its brick walls.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Comedy 22.3%, Adventure 20%, Funny 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

REALITY is a FREE short First-Person horror game, it uses a graphical style to represent the present mood of the game. It gives the player the ability to choose and get slightly different results. The game has many mysteries you might want to uncover.

Why similar: Horror 65.5%, Adventure 34.5%

The hero Ivry wakes up from a nightmare and finds himself in a weird room. To escape from fear and darkness, he has to search and explore on his own until he discovers the truth and finds his sister Iva.A puzzle game 《PRICE》

Why similar: Horror 46.8%, Point & Click 34.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Horror 36.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Comedy 5.5%, Funny 2.8%

A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content.

Why similar: Horror 67.5%, Adventure 29.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%

This is a very short Point and Click Adventure where you try to find Items for Anon because he is the strongest who can help opening the Door to the outside

Why similar: Point & Click 97.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

An honest comedy about anxiety and feeling awkward, played through painfully relatable mini games.

Why similar: Comedy 100%

With your final build missing, and only till the end of the night to publish his game, Warren must take up the difficult adventure to make a new build before the end of the night through whatever means necessary. Join Warren's quest to publish his title before the end of the night and become an indie dev.

Why similar: Adventure 55.4%, Funny 41.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Welcome to Elsewhere High, "a school for exceptional children." In this visual novel, players are able to immerse themselves in the world of the outcast. Each student at Elsewhere High has fallen short of expectations at their original high school; they've flunked out, skipped class, wrote threatening notes, or grew to be a...

Why similar: Adventure 51.8%, Horror 48.2%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.3%, Adventure 27.7%, Horror 17.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

A point and click escape adventure where you discover the life of Professor Wilson by solving all the mysteries of his story.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Horror 22.4%, Comedy 17%, Adventure 15.1%, Funny 12%

Dr. Frank's Build-A-Boyfriend is a comedy BL visual-novel mixed with point-and-click adventure elements.

Why similar: Comedy 100%

A horror visual novel set in a suburban city.

Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Horror 43.9%

FunnyPizzaLand is a surreal adventure game with dark atmosphere that was designed back in 2001 to be a playable painting.

Why similar: Comedy 31.4%, Adventure 23%, Horror 20.7%, Funny 17.4%, Point & Click 5.8%

Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

Why similar: Horror 70.4%, Adventure 26.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.

Why similar: Comedy 47.2%, Adventure 30.6%, Funny 20.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Indie horror game that will take your adrenaline to another level.

Why similar: Horror 56%, Adventure 41.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.6%, Adventure 29.9%, Horror 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Do you remember those horror flash games? Early quests? Well this is the idea.

Why similar: Adventure 53.6%, Horror 46.4%

A PSX retro horror game made by a sixth grader. Your car runs out of gas on your way to an abandoned carnival now infested with danger at every corner.

Why similar: Horror 64.9%, Adventure 30.1%, Singleplayer 5%