- #1 Adam's Venture Chronicles
97% matchMixed67% of 307 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 23.6% ★, Conspiracy 10.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Historical 8.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #2 Empathy: Path of Whispers
96% matchMixed60% of 219 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 34.2%, Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Indie 10.3%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #3 Calvino Noir
96% matchMixed65% of 388 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 61%, Indie 39%
- #4 CUBOTS The Origins
95% matchMixed70% of 53 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 22.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #5 Deadfall Adventures
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,618 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 55.3%, Puzzle 29.1%, Singleplayer 8.6%, Indie 7%
- #6 INFRA
94% matchVery Positive88% of 3,606 reviews2016
Dev: Loiste Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 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 25.6%, Puzzle 24%, Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.9%
- #7 Candle
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,176 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 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 32.1%, Adventure 25.5%, Puzzle 22.8%, Indie 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #8 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
91% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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 25.9% ★, Puzzle 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 13.9%
- #9 Ankh - Anniversary Edition
92% matchVery Positive81% of 161 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%, Adventure 25.7%, Third Person 22.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #10 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,305 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%, Puzzle 20.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Story Rich 17.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #11 RiME
90% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 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 33.6%, Puzzle 19.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #12 Mystery of the Malign
85% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.4% ★, Puzzle 24.1%, Story Rich 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Indie 9.5%
- #13 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
89% matchVery Positive87% of 388 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 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Casual 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.3%
- #14 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
88% matchVery Positive86% of 95 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 32.9% ★, Historical 24.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Family Friendly 10.7%
- #15 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
89% matchVery Positive91% of 269 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 20.1%, Adventure 17.7%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 8.3%
- #16 The House of Da Vinci
86% matchVery Positive87% of 7,021 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.8%, Puzzle 21.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Linear 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #17 Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room
82% matchVery Positive83% of 187 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 35.2% ★, Puzzle 16.8%, Historical 15.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Family Friendly 12.4%
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
86% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Adventure 28.9%, Puzzle 19%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #19 The House of Da Vinci 2
83% matchVery Positive91% of 2,190 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.9 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 36.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.3%
- #20 Woven
84% 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 20.4%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Story Rich 15.4%, Indie 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%
- #21 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,317 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 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Indie 11.5%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #22 The Room Two
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,377 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 50.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Indie 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #23 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
84% matchVery Positive92% of 287 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Adventure 27.9%, Puzzle 17.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #24 Riven
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,758 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 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 30.8%, Adventure 23.7%, Story Rich 20.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Casual 6.9%
- #25 Dusty
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 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 25.8%, Puzzle 19.8%, Indie 11.9%, Third Person 11.6%, Linear 9.5%
- #26 Chants of Sennaar
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 30,726 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 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 34.7%, Adventure 19%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Indie 9.9%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #27 La-Mulana
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,597 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%, Puzzle 20.8%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
81% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 16.8%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #29 Heaven's Vault
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,425 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 19.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Historical 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #30 Assassin's Creed® Origins
76% matchVery Positive86% of 126,426 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 56.8 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 46.4%, Third Person 18.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #31 Around the World in 80 days: Hidden Objects
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 195 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 28.9%, Adventure 23.9%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Casual 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #32 Submerged
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,829 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 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 23.6%, Family Friendly 23.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #33 Unusual Findings
73% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2022
Dev: Epic Llama GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 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 15.3%, Story Rich 14.9%
- #34 N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
79% matchMixed69% of 196 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 23.1%, Puzzle 21.5%, Indie 14.6%, Story Rich 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%
- #35 Adam Wolfe
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,188 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 40.9%, Puzzle 37.5%, Casual 17.2%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #36 Stacking
78% matchVery Positive89% of 1,835 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 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 32.8%, Adventure 28%, Third Person 16.1%, Indie 11%, Family Friendly 5.4%
- #37 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 133 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 33.5%, Adventure 32.6%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Casual 7.8%, Story Rich 7%
- #38 Syberia: The World Before
72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Historical 23.7%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 13.5%
- #39 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,229 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 38.8% ★, Historical 25.1%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 7.7%
- #40 Conarium
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,252 reviews2017
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 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 33.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Indie 14.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #41 Journey
69% matchVery Positive94% of 37,631 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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 39%, Adventure 18.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Indie 10.7%, Family Friendly 8%
- #42 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
63% matchVery Positive88% of 307 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 24.9%, Puzzle 22.9%, Story Rich 18.8%, Adventure 18.8%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #43 Aporia: Beyond The Valley
73% matchVery Positive82% of 771 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 31%, Indie 18.9%, Puzzle 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #44 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
74% matchVery Positive81% of 504 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 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Casual 13.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.8%
- #45 Live Adventure
70% matchVery Positive90% of 110 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 18.7%, Third Person 17.8%, Puzzle 16.2%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Adventure 13.6%
- #46 Lara Croft GO
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,033 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 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 30%, Adventure 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Indie 8.1%
- #47 Creepy Castle
73% matchVery Positive90% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: DopterraPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 56.6%, Indie 37.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #48 Caligo
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,064 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 36%, Adventure 23.5%, Indie 15.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #49 The Academy: The First Riddle
69% matchMixed67% of 93 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 16.2%, Story Rich 13.6%
- #50 A Hand With Many Fingers
67% matchVery Positive85% of 499 reviews2020
Dev: Colestia
Windows
Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.
Why similar: Conspiracy 47.9% ★, Historical 27.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 11.3%
- #51 The House of Da Vinci VR
61% matchVery Positive93% of 123 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 34%, Linear 19.1%, Puzzle 17.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 9.2%
- #52 Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 739 reviews2014
Dev: 10th Art StudioPub: Adventure Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Story Rich 15.1%, Indie 12.7%, Third Person 9.2%
- #53 Fire: Ungh’s Quest
70% matchVery Positive85% of 689 reviews2015
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FIRE is an exploration-adventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire!
Why similar: Adventure 41.9%, Puzzle 25.2%, Indie 17.6%, Casual 15.3%
- #54 Yesterday Origins
69% matchVery Positive83% of 720 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
Why similar: Adventure 68.5%, Puzzle 23.7%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #55 We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
59% matchVery Positive90% of 23,814 reviews2023
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Adventure 17.8%, Linear 16.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 8%
- #56 The Way
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Adventure 42.9%, Indie 22.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #57 Nordlicht
67% matchVery Positive82% of 150 reviews2019
Dev: illiusPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.
Why similar: Adventure 26%, Indie 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Casual 11.5%
- #58 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
66% matchVery Positive87% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Adventure 17.6%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #59 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,056 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Why similar: Family Friendly 28%, Puzzle 26.7%, Story Rich 19.6%, Adventure 18.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%