Games Like Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

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 18.1%, Hidden Object 16.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Direct sequel continuing Ethan Hill's mystery adventure with similar point-and-click mechanics and environmental puzzles.

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 21.7%, Hidden Object 20.5%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same polished episodic point-and-click puzzle adventure formula focused on isolation and environmental investigation.

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 23.7%, Hidden Object 20.2%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gripping mystery-solving gameplay with intricate mechanical puzzles and realistic atmospheric exploration.

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: Hidden Object 24%, Point & Click 20.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Realistic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same first-person perspective, investigative theme, and clever puzzle design centered around uncovering a dark secret.

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 24.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 12.4%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Employs a first-person point-and-click style with atmospheric exploration and challenging logic puzzles to piece together a compelling narrative.

Blackthorne's Manor is a first-person mystery thriller, where logic, puzzles, and the supernatural collide. Search for your missing friend, uncover the secrets of Blackthorne Manor, and escape before the house claims you too.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.5%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Exploration 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery adventure game packed with exploration, hidden objects, and puzzles set in a secluded, eerie location.

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 20.2%, Hidden Object 19.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on Victorian-era room escape puzzles and atmospheric mystery investigation similar to Aurora Hills' investigative gameplay.

Corporate collapse, financial crisis, a ransomware plague... and you have become trapped! The crumbling head office of J.R Holder & Sons will ensnare you in a mystery. Interact and navigate between rich, detailed 360° panoramas, while using items to uncover the story in Ellingby House.

Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Puzzle 15.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Cinematic 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that challenges players to investigate a mysterious environment through careful observation and puzzle-solving.

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 36.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Casual 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines hidden-object gameplay with narrative-driven puzzle investigation in a mysterious world.

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 35.5%, Mystery 26.3%, Adventure 14.5%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the specific setting of a forest ranger dealing with dark, mysterious events in a narrative format.

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

Why similar: Hidden Object 39.3%, Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery hidden-object adventure set in a small, ominous town reminiscent of a park ranger's eerie investigations.

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%, Thriller 21.6%, First-Person 13.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the eerie atmosphere of searching for a missing person in a desolate woodland environment.

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 19.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: Puts you in the shoes of a detective solving cases through detailed environmental interaction and puzzle-solving.

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 39.8%, Mystery 23.2%, Exploration 14.5%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic investigation thriller centered around dark mysteries and puzzle-driven exploration.

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: Hidden Object 21.6%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, Thriller 10.7%, Realistic 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery thriller puzzle game that challenges players to escape and uncover secrets through narrative-focused investigation.

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 30.3%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 21.6%, Hidden Object 13.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential tactile puzzle game focusing on intricate mechanical devices and dark, atmospheric mystery investigation.

🔍 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 31.2%, Point & Click 26.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Exploration 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features detailed hidden-object mechanics and investigative exploration within a self-contained mysterious setting.

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 25%, Mystery 19.8%, Point & Click 19.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers exceptional first-person mechanical puzzle-solving and historical mystery investigation akin to high-end adventure games.

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 24.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The legendary pioneer of first-person point-and-click puzzle exploration in isolated, atmospheric settings.

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: Mystery 22.5%, Puzzle 20.9%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 10.9%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning atmospheric puzzle adventure relying heavily on environmental observation and cryptic clues.

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Why similar: Puzzle 45.6%, First-Person 14.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Exploration 8.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides cerebral first-person puzzle-solving embedded within a deeply atmospheric and mysterious narrative world.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Mystery 42.3%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Thriller 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural thriller adventure that captures a similar eerie tone of young people uncovering strange regional mysteries.

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%, Mystery 0.9%, Adventure 0.5%, Puzzle 0.3%, Exploration 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective adventure featuring point-and-click investigation and a compelling dark mystery.

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 31.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 13.4%, First-Person 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Puts players directly into the role of a forest ranger uncovering strange and mysterious happenings in the wilderness.

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 38.5%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 11.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person mystery exploration game centered around investigating a disappearance in a stunning, secluded natural environment.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 46.7%, Puzzle 25.6%, Atmospheric 8%, First-Person 6.7%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional first-person deductive mystery game that rewards careful observation and puzzle-like logical deduction.

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 46.4%, Mystery 22.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished supernatural detective adventure driven by rich storytelling and point-and-click investigation mechanics.

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 47.9%, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 18.2%, Puzzle 6.1%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery adventure featuring intricate puzzles and investigative gameplay.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Mystery 23.1%, Adventure 15.3%, Puzzle 3.1%, Story Rich 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An urban paranormal investigation point-and-click adventure with strong puzzle elements and a detective narrative.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Mystery 34.6%, Point & Click 19.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on meticulous investigation, gathering clues, and solving complex mysteries through deduction.

"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 27.6%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Puzzle 15.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 10.4%

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 17.6%, Hidden Object 17.1%, Mystery 16.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, 1980s 9%

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 19.9%, Hidden Object 19.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 7.1%

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 31.5%, Adventure 24.3%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Nature 15%, Story Rich 12.4%

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 28.7%, Mystery 20.3%, Exploration 19.8%, 2D 9.7%, Adventure 7.3%

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 18.2%, Exploration 17.4%, Nature 17%, Atmospheric 11.9%, First-Person 11.2%

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 31.8%, Point & Click 24.2%, Cinematic 14.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

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%, Mystery 33.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 1.1%

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 24.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%

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 44.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Story Rich 4.4%

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 26.4%, Mystery 21.1%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 13.6%, First-Person 12.2%

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

Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Mystery 24.5%, Exploration 20.4%, Nature 12.7%, 2D 9.5%

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 22.9%, Puzzle 15.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 7.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Puzzle 32%, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 7.7%, Casual 1.9%

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Mystery 11.9%, 1980s 10%, Exploration 7.6%

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 24.2%, Hidden Object 22%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 12.7%, Thriller 8.2%

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 33%, Puzzle 21.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.

Why similar: Mystery 25.5%, 1980s 21.4%, Realistic 16.2%, First-Person 14.5%, Adventure 8.8%

2012. The Arctic research station "Persei" loses contact with the outside world. You are Ethan Miller, a technician sent to the facility to fix the issues. But something here has clearly gone out of control.

Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, First-Person 19%, Realistic 16%, Exploration 15.8%, Thriller 13.8%

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 48.5%, Exploration 18.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Mystery 16%, Puzzle 12%, 1980s 10.7%, Thriller 9.9%

Chapter 1 is now free! Relive 1980s nostalgia in this text parser driven graphic adventure game. You and your molluscan crew embark on an epic journey to find a new home world. In Chapter 1 - Intershellar, wake up from your long trip only to discover a saboteur has been at work.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Adventure 21.9%, Puzzle 21.2%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 1.3%

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 22.1%, Hidden Object 19.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Thriller 11.5%

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: Mystery 17.4%, Point & Click 13.7%, Cinematic 13.5%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Puzzle 13.3%

3D Point-and-click adventure puzzle game wrapped in cinematic 2D cut-scenes. After a concerning message left on Rob's answer-phone from his panicked-sounding twin, Nick, he rushes to his brother's office to try and find a hidden mask. Not long into the search, things take a very dangerous turn...

Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Thriller 10.9%

Faefever tells the story of a troubled journalist trying to uncover the mystery of a missing brother and sister in the small town of Glenroch, where not all things are as they seem.

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Adventure 26.5%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 3.8%, Casual 3.1%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 16.4%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.8%

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 31.4%, Adventure 27.9%, Exploration 19.2%, First-Person 15.8%, Story Rich 4.7%

An adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.9%, Mystery 22.8%, Adventure 17%, Exploration 15.8%, 2D 7.7%