Games Like Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think...

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Hidden Object 20.6%, Puzzle 16.6%, Adventure 10%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a perfect companion to the seed game, offering a similar blend of point-and-click exploration and environmental puzzles.

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: Mystery 32.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 13.6%, First-Person 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title features a park ranger protagonist navigating a mysterious wilderness filled with secrets.

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 30%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 22.2%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same focus on intricate, tactile puzzle-solving within a contained, mysterious environment.

Uncover the lies. Free your mind. Veritas is a compact narrative puzzle game that asks: what is truth, and does it even matter?

Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, mystery-driven narrative paired with challenging puzzles that require careful observation.

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: Mystery 39%, Exploration 13.2%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar focus on investigative exploration and uncovering the truth behind strange disappearances in a realistic, atmospheric setting.

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Why similar: Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 20.2%, Point & Click 19.1%, Adventure 10.9%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This short, atmospheric adventure captures the same intimate, puzzle-focused investigative feel as the seed game.

Another Tomorrow is a first-person point and click game. Trapped without your memories you’ll explore abandoned apartments, airfields, temples, and underground facilities to search for clues, solve puzzles, and unlock secrets to answer the question; who are you?

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 13%, Adventure 12%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at providing a first-person, point-and-click experience centered on uncovering a complex, hidden narrative.

Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Hidden Object 19.5%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the seed game's focus on room-based puzzle solving and uncovering secrets within a mysterious location.

Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Point & Click 17.5%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the investigation and puzzle-solving journey of Ethan Hill.

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: Mystery 24.6%, Puzzle 24.3%, Adventure 13.1%, First-Person 13%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features first-person exploration and complex environmental puzzles set against a backdrop of mystery and discovery.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Mystery 26.3%, Point & Click 22.9%, Puzzle 14.5%, Thriller 11.1%, Exploration 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the same core loop of gathering clues and solving mysteries through careful observation and deduction.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.9%, Puzzle 23.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, point-and-click mystery experience that relies on clever puzzle mechanics and an unsettling atmosphere.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Mystery 20.7%, Puzzle 16%, Exploration 11.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a compelling mystery investigation with unique, logic-based puzzles that feel rewarding to solve.

Begin a journey through an isolated research facility in the freezing depths of the Antarctic, solving exciting puzzles as you go and unlocking new locations around the Facility.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Hidden Object 26.8%, Puzzle 16.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a classic point-and-click experience with a focus on survival, mystery, and environmental puzzle-solving.

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 26.1%, Mystery 22.3%, Point & Click 21.3%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the tactile puzzle mechanics of the first game, offering more complex and atmospheric mystery-solving.

Trapped deep underground on a lost and forgotten island, David’s priority shifts from finding answers about the mystery surrounding him, to surviving the crisis he now finds himself trapped in. It’s now up to you to find an escape from the 157th meridian, but be warned, as escape may not be so easy

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Hidden Object 22.4%, Puzzle 15.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Thriller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that maintains the high-quality puzzle design and mystery elements found in the first chapter.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 98.1%, Mystery 0.9%, Adventure 0.5%, Puzzle 0.2%, Exploration 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic-style point-and-click adventure features a strong investigative narrative that keeps the player engaged in solving a local mystery.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 47.8%, Puzzle 24.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, First-Person 6.7%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in deduction and investigation, requiring players to piece together a mystery through environmental clues.

13: Origin is a web of clues that you must follow and not miss, as in most room escape/puzzle games. As you untie each knotted loop, you will realize how long and endless the thread you hold on to the end is.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.3%, Puzzle 15%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a solid, puzzle-centric experience that fits well within the point-and-click mystery genre.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark in the genre, it offers a rich, atmospheric world filled with intricate puzzles and a deep, unfolding story.

Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.

Why similar: Mystery 22.5%, Thriller 22.1%, First-Person 13.8%, Adventure 12%, Exploration 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar investigative tone, focusing on the search for a missing person in a tense, atmospheric setting.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Mystery 22.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a narrative-heavy, point-and-click investigation experience with deep character interactions and mystery elements.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Puzzle 22.7%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, surreal mystery that relies on clever point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving.

Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Mystery 34.8%, Adventure 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a free-to-play, indie-style mystery adventure that emphasizes point-and-click exploration and narrative discovery.

Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Puzzle 29.9%, Mystery 27.9%, Point & Click 18.7%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of high-quality, tactile puzzles set within a deeply mysterious and atmospheric environment.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 18.2%, Exploration 13.4%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the investigative aspect of the genre, tasking players with solving a mystery through dialogue and environmental clues.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.8%, Mystery 17.9%, Puzzle 16.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and non-verbal puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted, atmospheric world.

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Mystery 26.1%, Puzzle 26.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers a series of surreal, point-and-click mysteries that are perfect for fans of the genre's puzzle-heavy roots.

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: Point & Click 42%, Puzzle 24.6%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 8.1%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that relies entirely on environmental logic and clever puzzle design.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.5%, Mystery 23.6%, Exploration 18.7%, 2D 9.2%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a charming, puzzle-filled exploration experience that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a mysterious world.

"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Puzzle 15.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Meridian 157: Prologue is the first in a series of point-and-click puzzle adventure games. Play as David Zander, a meteorologist who is investigating a mysterious weather signal on a remote island south of Alaska. Venture toward the remote island to discover the mystery behind the 157th meridian!

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Hidden Object 20.6%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 10.1%

Take part in the new adventurous TV show! We designed unique puzzles and locations special for you. “Artifact Seekers” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Hidden Object 36.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 6%, Casual 1.8%

Horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate the disappearances - several episodes that tell one story! Based on true events.

Why similar: Cinematic 35.6%, Mystery 26.7%, Adventure 13.9%, First-Person 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy. In the prologue you can play through the first level of the game.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.1%, Mystery 20.4%, Hidden Object 19.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 7.2%

You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

Why similar: Point & Click 22.7%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Puzzle 15.2%, Cinematic 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...

Why similar: Hidden Object 39.1%, Mystery 23.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 8.3%, 2D 7.3%

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Mystery 20.7%, Exploration 20.1%, 2D 10%, Adventure 7.1%

A park ranger's life is changed forever as they discover what really lurks in their national park. A first-person horror, exploration, and stealth-based game.

Why similar: Mystery 18.4%, Exploration 17.4%, Nature 17.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, First-Person 11.2%

Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Why similar: Hidden Object 39%, Point & Click 23%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Adventure 8.2%

3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 18.1%, Hidden Object 17.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 7.1%

Stranded in the depths of an eerie forest after your car breaks down, you set out in search of help. But as you navigate the darkness, an unseen presence stalks you—until it finally strikes. The adventure begins. First-person horror that will introduce you to Hoia Baciu lore.

Why similar: 1980s 25.3%, Mystery 20.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 12.7%, First-Person 11.9%

A mysterious adventure at the old manor begins. Become a detective and solve the vanishing of the elusive Mister X. Uncover the secrets of the manor and its inhabitants. Find hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles and explore all the corners of the estate.

Why similar: Hidden Object 31%, Point & Click 22.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 7.5%

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 45.4%, Adventure 23.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Story Rich 4.5%

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: Point & Click 48.7%, Exploration 18.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.

Why similar: Mystery 32%, Adventure 23.5%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Nature 15.2%, Story Rich 12.5%

Every corner of this manor holds secrets. You inherit not just the estate, but scattered letters and an intricately designed puzzle. Eyepieces transcending spacetime plunge you into others' memories. Traverse 16 themed chambers, unravel nested mechanisms, until you unveil the buried past...

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 17%, Hidden Object 17%, Puzzle 13.1%, 1980s 9%

Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.

Why similar: Mystery 22.9%, Hidden Object 19.6%, Point & Click 16.7%, Puzzle 15.7%, Thriller 11.9%

Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!

Why similar: Hidden Object 38.7%, Mystery 16%, Point & Click 15.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%

Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Mystery 25.1%, Exploration 20.6%, Nature 12.8%, 2D 9.9%

Two souls, one destiny. Embark on a co-op adventure through a forgotten land, where teamwork and wit are the only way to navigate the wonders and dangers of a magical cave.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Mystery 21.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Realistic 13.7%, Adventure 13.2%

🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️‍♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.9%, Point & Click 26.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Mystery 11%

Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

Why similar: First-Person 34.3%, Puzzle 21.8%, Adventure 19.1%, Atmospheric 8%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Bite Sized Puzzle is a point and click puzzle game about investigating your kitchen to see what secrets it holds!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Puzzle 31.5%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 8.1%, Casual 1.9%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 13%, Thriller 11.3%, Exploration 11.1%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Adventure 31.6%, Point & Click 24.8%, Cinematic 14.7%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 5.8%

This is the story of Silentville - a town with no future, no past and no present. A town lost to forever - unless someone can solve the mystery and release Silentville from its cursed non-existence. But should that someone fail, they will be trapped in Silentville... forever!

Why similar: Hidden Object 38.5%, Point & Click 24.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%

Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.

Why similar: Hidden Object 35.6%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 10%

"Tavern in the Woods" is a first person, single-player interactive fiction story that blends mystery, storytelling, and supernatural horror. Players explore and investigate an isolated environment as the narrative slowly unfolds, gradually uncovering the truth behind the eerie emptiness.

Why similar: Mystery 26.3%, Exploration 19.1%, Adventure 16.7%, First-Person 14.9%, Nature 12.7%

THANATOS is a first-person psychological horror mystery game that involves finding clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets to prevent a friend from taking their own life.

Why similar: Puzzle 31%, Adventure 27.4%, Exploration 19.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Story Rich 4.8%