- #1 Adam's Venture Chronicles
97% matchMixed68% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Illuminati 24.1% ★, Conspiracy 10.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Historical 8.3%
- #2 Calvino Noir
96% matchMixed65% of 389 reviews2015
Dev: Calvino Noir
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The film noir stealth game. Calvino Noir is the exploratory, sneaking adventure through the 1930s European criminal underworld. Architecture meets Noir as you become unwillingly entangled in a revolutionist plot.
Why similar: Adventure 62%, Indie 38%
- #3 Empathy: Path of Whispers
96% matchMixed60% of 220 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel NightPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.1%, Adventure 24.5%, Story Rich 14.8%, Indie 9.9%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #4 Deadfall Adventures
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,644 reviews2013
Dev: The Farm 51Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.
Why similar: Adventure 56%, Puzzle 28.9%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #5 CUBOTS The Origins
94% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Street Lamp Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Family Friendly 24.2%, Puzzle 22.6%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #6 Candle
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,186 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Adventure 25.6%, Puzzle 22.5%, Indie 17.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #7 The House of Da Vinci
93% matchVery Positive86% of 7,340 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Historical 22.5%, Puzzle 22%, Adventure 13.8%, Linear 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #8 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
92% matchVery Positive81% of 486 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 13.8%
- #9 INFRA
91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,751 reviews2016
Dev: Loiste Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Puzzle 23.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #10 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,521 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Third Person 22.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Puzzle 20.5%, Story Rich 17.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #11 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
90% matchVery Positive86% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Old World Studios™
Windows · Mac
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening is an epic Egyptian adventure into the Giza Sphinx & Great Pyramid—the last of the seven ancient wonders. Explore secret chambers, discover hidden tombs, unearth sacred relics, & unravel an ancient Riddle, entombed for centuries by the ancient Egyptians!
Why similar: Conspiracy 32.6% ★, Historical 24.5%, Puzzle 16.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Family Friendly 10.7%
- #12 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
89% matchVery Positive87% of 392 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!
Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Puzzle 14.5%, Casual 12.3%, Family Friendly 9.2%
- #13 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
89% matchVery Positive90% of 273 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Adventure 18%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #14 Mystery of the Malign
84% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.2% ★, Puzzle 24.3%, Story Rich 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #15 Helix: Descent N Ascent
82% matchVery Positive97% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Badass Mongoose
Windows
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Adventure 22%, Indie 11%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #16 RiME
87% matchVery Positive90% of 5,194 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.5%, Puzzle 19.3%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 8%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #17 N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
88% matchMixed69% of 197 reviews2016
Dev: Storm in a Teacup
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
N.E.R.O. is a wonderful journey in a world of incredible beauty, a story driven first-person game with puzzles and intuitive controls where the environment is connected to the characters and their past. The world of N.E.R.O. is magical and varied, making exploring an ongoing challenge.
Why similar: Adventure 23.5%, Puzzle 21.5%, Story Rich 14.5%, Indie 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%
- #18 Adam Wolfe
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,200 reviews2016
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Acting as Adam Wolfe, an investigator of the paranormal, you will discover a hidden world under the modern San Francisco. In this city, ghosts, artifacts, secret orders and curses are just some of the things that Adam will come across working on his most important case.
Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Puzzle 37.3%, Casual 16.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #19 Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room
79% matchVery Positive82% of 199 reviews2024
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Embark on an archaeological adventure inside an ancient pyramid to find your missing mentor. As an intrepid explorer, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and unravel the pyramid's secrets. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!
Why similar: Conspiracy 34.8% ★, Puzzle 16.9%, Historical 15.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.4%
- #20 Ankh - Anniversary Edition
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 169 reviews2015
Dev: Deck13
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Adventure 26.3%, Third Person 21.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Singleplayer 5%
- #21 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
84% matchVery Positive88% of 141 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Adventure 29.1%, Puzzle 18.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #22 The House of Da Vinci 2
81% matchVery Positive91% of 2,260 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Why similar: Historical 36.4%, Puzzle 17.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #23 Stacking
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,854 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'
Why similar: Puzzle 32.6%, Adventure 28.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Indie 10.6%, Family Friendly 5.6%
- #24 Submerged
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,855 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Why similar: Third Person 23.5%, Family Friendly 23.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #25 The Room Two
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,825 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 50.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Indie 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #26 Woven
81% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Adventure 20.8%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Indie 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%
- #27 Syberia: The World Before
76% matchVery Positive90% of 5,060 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Historical 23.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, Third Person 13.6%
- #28 Riven
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,889 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Story Rich 20.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Casual 6.8%
- #29 Sumoman
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 640 reviews2017
Dev: Tequilabyte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sumoman is an adventure puzzle platformer with advanced physics, destructible objects and the ability to reverse time. Solve various physical puzzles, trying to keep the unstable Sumoman on his feet in challenging environments.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.3%, Adventure 18.4%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Story Rich 15.1%, Indie 11.5%
- #30 Lara Croft GO
77% matchVery Positive93% of 4,095 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Adventure 23%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Atmospheric 8%, Indie 7.8%
- #31 Chants of Sennaar
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 35,031 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
79% matchVery Positive90% of 263 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28%, Adventure 21.8%, Puzzle 16.6%, Family Friendly 15%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #33 Around the World in 80 days: Hidden Objects
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 198 reviews2017
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A bold wager sends you across continents while Detective Fix closes in. Guide Fogg and Passepartout through a hidden object mystery, search scenes by list or silhouette, spot differences, match pairs, and solve logic puzzles before time runs out.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.8%, Adventure 24.3%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Casual 9.9%, Atmospheric 8%
- #34 13:ORIGIN - Chapter One
73% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi
Windows
Unknowingly revealing a great secret about human history, will Edmond be able to live with this secret? 13:ORIGIN is a story-based adventure and puzzle game full of suspense and excitement, where you can progress by solving puzzles. Here is the first chapter of the journey.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Story Rich 21.3%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%
- #35 Dusty
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: El Palo GamesPub: U-tad
Windows
Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.
Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, Puzzle 19.9%, Indie 11.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Linear 9.5%
- #36 Syberia 3
77% matchMixed51% of 4,812 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Adventure 22.9%, Puzzle 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Story Rich 17.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #37 Conarium
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,282 reviews2017
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.
Why similar: Adventure 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Indie 14.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #38 Heaven's Vault
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,498 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Why similar: Puzzle 19%, Adventure 19%, Historical 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #39 Caligo
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Krealit
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37%, Adventure 23.7%, Indie 15.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #40 Assassin's Creed® Origins
72% matchVery Positive86% of 129,258 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Why similar: Historical 46.1%, Third Person 18.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #41 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.4%, Adventure 33.1%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Casual 7.7%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #42 Unusual Findings
70% matchVery Positive90% of 592 reviews2022
Dev: Epic Llama GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.
Why similar: Third Person 22.8%, Family Friendly 20.4%, Puzzle 18.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 14.8%
- #43 La-Mulana
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,644 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.9%, Puzzle 20.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #44 1979 Revolution: Black Friday
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,088 reviews2016
Dev: iNK Stories
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.
Why similar: Historical 38.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Indie 10.9%
- #45 Don't open the doors!
72% matchVery Positive85% of 337 reviews2016
Dev: Anton Riot and CoPub: Anton Riot
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Indie 15.2%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #46 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
63% matchVery Positive94% of 1,369 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Conspiracy 38.5% ★, Historical 25.1%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 8%
- #47 Live Adventure
68% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Live Adventure TeamPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins.
Why similar: Linear 18.6%, Third Person 17.8%, Puzzle 16.2%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Adventure 13.9%
- #48 Aporia: Beyond The Valley
70% matchVery Positive82% of 781 reviews2017
Dev: Invisible Walls
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Puzzle 18.5%, Indie 18%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #49 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
61% matchVery Positive87% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: Smallthing StudiosPub: ININ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!
Why similar: Family Friendly 24.8%, Puzzle 22.9%, Adventure 19.2%, Story Rich 18.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #50 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,351 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Indie 11.1%
- #51 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
71% matchVery Positive80% of 507 reviews2015
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!
Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Casual 13.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #52 Lost Horizon 2
73% matchMixed47% of 254 reviews2015
Dev: Animation Arts GmbHPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the shadow of the Cold War, Fenton Paddock is facing the hardest fight of his life. While the tensions between the superpowers threaten to tear the world apart, the British soldier has to save his family that has been caught by powerful enemies.
Why similar: Adventure 76.3%, Story Rich 23.7%
- #53 The Fidelio Incident
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 851 reviews2017
Dev: Act 3 Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Fidelio Incident is a single-player, first-person thriller set off the coast of Iceland. Inspired by Beethoven's only opera Fidelio. After a violent plane crash, Stanley must search a desolate frozen island in search of his wife Leonore while covering up any traces of their bloody Irish past.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Indie 11.5%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #54 Quern - Undying Thoughts
68% matchVery Positive91% of 4,096 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.3%, Adventure 22.9%, Story Rich 17.4%, Family Friendly 15.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #55 Journey
64% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Indie 10.2%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #56 Creepy Castle
69% matchVery Positive89% of 247 reviews2016
Dev: DopterraPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A conspiracy is welling deep within the stone walls of an ancient castle.The keep’s master is leading its denizens to construct a revolutionary new device made to move the world forward onto a new path of evolution.
Why similar: Adventure 57.6%, Indie 36.4%, Singleplayer 6%
- #57 The Academy: The First Riddle
67% matchMixed66% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac
The Academy is a puzzle-packed adventure set in a school filled with mystery. Leave your mark on Arbor's Academy and find out why it only welcomes the best and the brightest.
Why similar: Third Person 22.7%, Puzzle 19.1%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 13.5%
- #58 The House of Da Vinci VR
59% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows
As Leonardo's apprentice, you will solve puzzles, uncover inventions, and search for hidden objects in 16th-century Florence. Use a unique device to glimpse the past and unravel mysteries. Encounter war machines, intricate lockboxes, and immersive room escapes inspired by Da Vinci's genius.
Why similar: Historical 33.8%, Linear 19.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 9.4%
- #59 Lost Chronicles of Zerzura
68% matchVery Positive84% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...
Why similar: Adventure 100%