- #1 Syberia
97% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Steampunk 42.7% ★, Point & Click 30.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary artist, this game shares the distinct narrative depth and atmospheric world-building found in Amerzone.
- #2 Quern - Undying Thoughts
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,065 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: Steampunk 21.7% ★, Investigation 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13%, Hidden Object 9.6%, Point & Click 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant first-person puzzle adventure that rewards curiosity and observation, much like the classic exploration found in Amerzone.
- #3 Syberia: The World Before
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Steampunk 30.7% ★, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 13.9%, Emotional 9.1%, Realistic 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the legacy of the series with high-fidelity visuals and a compelling, character-driven mystery that feels right at home with Amerzone.
- #4 Call of the Sea
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,354 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, First-Person 12%, Emotional 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a lush, mysterious island environment, this title perfectly mirrors the exploration and puzzle-solving focus of Amerzone.
- #5 Paradise
94% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: PIL/SLASHPub: JAST BLUE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 33.4%, Nature 20.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Another Benoit Sokal masterpiece that features the same signature blend of point-and-click investigation and exotic, story-rich environments.
- #6 Obduction
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,984 reviews2016
Dev: Cyan, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Puzzle 20.8%, Exploration 18.1%, First-Person 14%, Point & Click 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Myst, this game offers a deep, first-person exploration experience filled with intricate puzzles and a mysterious, otherworldly setting.
- #7 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
93% matchVery Positive88% of 8,976 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Exploration 13.7%, First-Person 13.3%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at atmospheric investigation, tasking players with uncovering a dark mystery through careful exploration of a beautiful, isolated landscape.
- #8 Myst
92% matchVery Positive89% of 2,193 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.6%, Exploration 21.2%, Point & Click 14.9%, First-Person 13.2%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive first-person puzzle-exploration game that set the standard for the genre and shares the quiet, contemplative pacing of Amerzone.
- #9 Riven
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,860 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: Investigation 16.7%, Walking Simulator 16%, Emotional 12.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This modern remake provides a dense, immersive world that demands the same level of investigation and environmental deduction as the seed game.
- #10 Kona
91% matchVery Positive83% of 3,670 reviews2017
Dev: Parabole
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, First-Person 18.4%, Exploration 16.5%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Story Rich 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a remote, snowy wilderness, this game emphasizes investigation and survival in a way that captures the isolated, exploratory feel of Amerzone.
- #11 Verne: The Shape of Fantasy
90% matchVery Positive82% of 325 reviews2023
Dev: GametopiaPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.
Why similar: Steampunk 38.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Exploration 6.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive-fiction adventure that blends narrative and exploration in a way that feels both classic and imaginative.
- #12 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,263 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Investigation 21.7%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic mystery that emphasizes investigation and logical deduction in a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #13 Haven Moon
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 694 reviews2016
Dev: Francois Roussel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.
Why similar: Steampunk 29.5% ★, Investigation 15.2%, Point & Click 13.3%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Realistic 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short but evocative puzzle-exploration game that draws heavy inspiration from the Myst-style of environmental storytelling.
- #14 The Room
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,729 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.7%, Point & Click 26.3%, Hidden Object 17.6%, Steampunk 11.4% ★, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on tactile puzzles, the sense of uncovering secrets within a mysterious environment aligns perfectly with the investigation mechanics of Amerzone.
- #15 Still Life
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,105 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 64.3%, Puzzle 15%, Investigation 14.5%, Story Rich 3.5%, Atmospheric 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that focuses on detailed investigation and a gripping, mature narrative.
- #16 Return of the Obra Dinn
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.2%, Story Rich 23.9%, Atmospheric 18.9%, First-Person 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction and investigation that rewards players for paying close attention to their surroundings and environment.
- #17 What Remains of Edith Finch
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 52,461 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.9%, Story Rich 19.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy exploration game captures the same sense of uncovering a forgotten history through interactive storytelling.
- #18 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
84% matchVery Positive88% of 940 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.5%, Investigation 15.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Puzzle 12%, Realistic 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy exploration game that challenges players to uncover the secrets of a mysterious estate.
- #19 Firewatch
84% matchVery Positive91% of 99,247 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, First-Person 13%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Exploration 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Though more modern in its presentation, the game's focus on atmospheric exploration and unfolding a mystery in a remote location is highly resonant.
- #20 Aery - A Journey Beyond Time
85% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Emotional 25.5%, Exploration 15.7%, Nature 12.6%, Simulation 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more flight-focused, the game's emphasis on exploration and discovery in diverse environments aligns with the spirit of the seed game.
- #21 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,347 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.2 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: Investigation 44.2%, Point & Click 31.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This classic point-and-click adventure offers a compelling mystery and satisfying investigation mechanics that feel timeless.
- #22 Gray Matter
83% matchVery Positive89% of 732 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Atmospheric 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a strong, mystery-driven plot and traditional puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #23 The Longest Journey
82% matchVery Positive90% of 2,170 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.4%, Story Rich 19.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Puzzle 5.6%, Comedy 3%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark in narrative adventure games, offering a deep, immersive world that fans of Sokal's storytelling will appreciate.
- #24 Sumatra: Fate of Yandi
81% matchVery Positive96% of 186 reviews2019
Dev: Cloak and Dagger Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?
Why similar: Investigation 24.6%, Point & Click 19%, Nature 13.3%, Emotional 10.9%, Puzzle 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure features a remote, nature-focused setting that mirrors the exploration themes of Amerzone.
- #25 Ghost on the Shore
80% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Emotional 16.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven exploration game that emphasizes atmosphere and the discovery of a lost, mysterious history.
- #26 Through The Fragmentation
79% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Máté PribelszkyPub: Crow Bar
Windows
Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.
Why similar: Investigation 30.7%, Exploration 21.1%, First-Person 20.1%, Atmospheric 14%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person exploration game that prioritizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling over traditional action.
- #27 Once Alive
78% matchVery Positive84% of 492 reviews2024
Dev: Cem Boray YıldırımPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Why similar: Investigation 22.6%, Walking Simulator 22.6%, Emotional 11.4%, Nature 10%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This mystery-focused game uses atmospheric exploration to tell a story of a forgotten past, similar to the tone of Amerzone.
- #28 Empathy: Path of Whispers
81% 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: Walking Simulator 40.8%, Story Rich 18.9%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, First-Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric walking simulator focuses on uncovering the memories of a lost world, echoing the investigative spirit of the seed game.
- #29 Syberia - Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 851 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Steampunk 23% ★, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Point & Click 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Investigation 8.5%
- #30 Machinarium
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 20,605 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Steampunk 48.8% ★, Point & Click 23%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and puzzle-dense point-and-click adventure that relies on environmental clues to progress the story.
- #31 VORON: Raven’s Story
74% matchVery Positive91% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: Merk Games
Windows
In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw!
Why similar: Emotional 23.5%, Exploration 21.3%, Story Rich 18.4%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Puzzle 13.5%
- #32 Tales Beyond The Tomb - White Silence
75% matchMixed70% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: 616 GAMES
Windows
Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Emotional 12.2%, Realistic 10.2%
- #33 Hazel Sky
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 313 reviews2022
Dev: Coffee Addict StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.6% ★, Investigation 15.4%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Emotional 10.5%
- #34 Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy (1999)
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 739 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The first adventure from the author of Syberia and Syberia 2, Benoît Sokal. In Amerzone you'll travel through enchanting landscapes, from Brittany to tropical forest. You'll have to solve the mystery of these famous white birds…
Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, First-Person 23.1%, Puzzle 15.2%
- #35 MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Wistfulware
Windows · Mac
The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...
Why similar: Steampunk 30.9% ★, Investigation 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Point & Click 12%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #36 Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town
74% matchVery Positive88% of 578 reviews2020
Dev: imaginarylab
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...
Why similar: Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 21.7%, Comedy 12.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #37 Around the World in 80 days: Hidden Objects
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 196 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: Hidden Object 33.5%, Point & Click 23.7%, Steampunk 20% ★, Puzzle 13.3%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #38 Albatroz
73% matchMixed69% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Nature 35.1%, Walking Simulator 30.9%, Exploration 18.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #39 Eastshade
72% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Nature 25.4%, Realistic 16.7%, Exploration 13%, Fantasy 12.4%, First-Person 12.4%
- #40 Chroma Zero
70% matchVery Positive96% of 356 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, Puzzle 19.3%, First-Person 17.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Comedy 10.8%
- #41 The House of Da Vinci 2
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,246 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: Hidden Object 38.7%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Investigation 11.6%
- #42 Lost in Paradise
75% matchMixed56% of 90 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Point & Click 22.7%, Realistic 14.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 11.1%
- #43 Trans-Siberian Legends
72% matchMixed57% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
A first-person adventure game with a storyline. You are about to travel on a passenger train along the Trans-Siberian Railway. You can walk around cities, ride a train and watch nature change, talk to passengers and much more.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Realistic 12.1%, Exploration 11%, First-Person 9.1%
- #44 Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends
71% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2017
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover a forgotten land in the clouds!
Why similar: Hidden Object 45%, Point & Click 20.5%, Fantasy 10%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #45 The House of Da Vinci
70% matchVery Positive86% of 7,290 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: Hidden Object 30.4%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Investigation 10%
- #46 Kona II: Brume
69% matchVery Positive82% of 521 reviews2023
Dev: ParabolePub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Why similar: Investigation 28.3%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Exploration 10.9%, First-Person 8.8%
- #47 White Haven Mysteries
73% matchMixed56% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Unravel the mystery of White Haven!
Why similar: Hidden Object 100%
- #48 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
66% matchVery Positive88% of 941 reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.7%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 13.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #49 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
67% matchNo user reviews83% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey across Russia! From a cozy apartment to the airport, fly to a new city, and ride a train to Vladivostok. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets along the way!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 39%, Nature 20.2%, Exploration 15%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #50 The Last Alchemist
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Marvelous Europe
Windows
Master the wonders of alchemy! Solve alchemical puzzles by transforming and combining Essences. Craft items, tools and machines. Explore the enchanting world, gather peculiar resources, and befriend the Agari, adorable mushroom folk who will help you find the cure for your mysterious disease.
Why similar: Steampunk 46.4% ★, Fantasy 12.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #51 Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber.
68% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Mácula Interactive
Windows
Immerse yourself in an emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Emotional 10.4%
- #52 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
69% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Detalion Games S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue you will take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the story of Nemesis: Mysterious Journey III. Take on the role of Amia and begin your holiday adventure on the planet Regilus!
Why similar: Investigation 21.2%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #53 The Legacy: Forgotten Gates Collector's Edition
70% matchVery Positive93% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: FIVE-BN GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"The Legacy: Forgotten Gates" is a hidden-object adventure game packed with mini-games and puzzles, telling a story of a journey to another world, where danger and unexpected turns of events await around every corner!
Why similar: Hidden Object 100%
- #54 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
66% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Emotional 21.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Fantasy 11.6%
- #55 Desktop Explorer
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,696 reviews2026
Dev: Recurring Dream
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?
Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Point & Click 17.5%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #56 The Frosts: First Ones
69% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Point & Click 21.2%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #57 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 985 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Nature 22.1%, Realistic 16.2%, First-Person 12.3%, Exploration 11.9%
- #58 Drizzlepath: Genie
71% matchMixed59% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.
Why similar: Dragons 30.9% ★, Walking Simulator 23.3%, Exploration 9.9%, First-Person 9.5%, Realistic 7.7%
- #59 Botany Manor
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,553 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Investigation 18.5%, Nature 18.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%
