- #1 Shadowgate: MacVenture Series
97% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Shadowgate! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions to experience where the franchise began.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Adventure 35%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, First-Person 10.6%
- #2 8-bit Adventure Anthology: Volume I
96% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: General ArcadePub: Abstraction Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
8-bit Adventure Anthology is a compilation featuring faithful remakes of three of the best 8-bit point & click adventure games ever made. Originally released between 1987-1991, each stand-alone adventure features the same mind-blowing puzzles, graphics and music that mesmerized generations of console gamers!
Why similar: Adventure 51.5%, Point & Click 48.5%
- #3 The Next BIG Thing
96% matchVery Positive83% of 715 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 66.7%, Adventure 29.9%, 2D 3.4%
- #4 Shadowgate
95% matchVery Positive87% of 710 reviews2014
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, Adventure 24.9%, Retro 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #5 Myst
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,164 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Adventure 24%, Exploration 22.7%, Point & Click 18.8%, First-Person 13.6%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #6 Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 644 reviews2024
Dev: Winning Entertainment Group Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Retro 33%, Adventure 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, 2D 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #7 Escape the Dark Tower
93% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: pq pixels
Windows · Mac
Step into a realm of mystery and magic with Escape the Dark Tower, a captivating escape room adventure in charming pixel art.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%
- #8 The 7th Guest Remake
92% matchVery Positive87% of 204 reviews2026
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.
Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Mystery 26.2%, Exploration 25.7%, First-Person 14.9%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #9 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,290 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Point & Click 40.2%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #10 Castlevania Dominus Collection
90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,678 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Exploration 36.2%, Retro 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #11 The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 273 reviews2019
Dev: MojoTouch
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The famous game remastered in a new 25th Anniversary Edition! The father and mother of all 'Haunted Mansion' games. Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 11.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Retro 8.8%
- #12 Adventure of Samsara
88% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Exploration 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Fantasy 15.9%, 2D 13%
- #13 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,070 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Adventure 32.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Mystery 7.9%, First-Person 6.7%
- #14 Heretic + Hexen
86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,850 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.
Why similar: Adventure 35.5%, Exploration 20.7%, First-Person 19.1%, Fantasy 13.6%, Retro 11%
- #15 Déjà Vu: MacVenture Series
89% matchMixed64% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 36.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #16 The Abandoned Planet
86% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Dexter Team GamesPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art
Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Exploration 15.8%, First-Person 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%
- #17 Escape Lala - Retro Point and Click Adventure
87% matchVery Positive99% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac
You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3
Why similar: Point & Click 51.8%, Adventure 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 11%
- #18 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
85% matchVery Positive91% of 1,167 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.1%, Adventure 24.1%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #19 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,590 reviews2014
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.
Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Adventure 21.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Mystery 12.2%, First-Person 11%
- #20 Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 596 reviews2015
Dev: The BitfatherPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 36.5%, Retro 14.1%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #21 Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
82% matchVery Positive96% of 396 reviews2022
Dev: WatchDaToastPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #22 Grim Fandango Remastered
82% matchVery Positive91% of 8,802 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Adventure 26.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Retro 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #23 The Uninvited: MacVenture Series
83% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2015
Dev: ZojoiPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of The Uninvited! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and survive the supernatural dangers of the haunted mansion.
Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Adventure 43%
- #24 Colossal Cave
81% matchVery Positive91% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Cygnus Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy 3D Adventure from Roberta Williams, creator of King's Quest — explore a vast magical cave, solve clever puzzles, and uncover its mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 12%, Retro 11.3%, First-Person 10.4%
- #25 Yesterday
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,021 reviews2012
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.
Why similar: Point & Click 62.6%, Adventure 29.4%, Mystery 7.9%
- #26 Brighter Shores
78% matchMixed68% of 9,381 reviews2024
Dev: Fen Research Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Exploration 24.5%, Fantasy 11.5%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #27 Flashback
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 600 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: Adventure 59.3%, Retro 29.6%, 2D 11.2%
- #28 Black Mirror II
79% matchVery Positive90% of 713 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Point & Click 56.1%, Adventure 32.3%, Mystery 7.9%, Story Rich 2.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #29 Shadows of Adam
79% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.8%, Retro 38.3%, 2D 23%
- #30 System Shock: Enhanced Edition
77% matchVery Positive89% of 2,340 reviews2015
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....
Why similar: First-Person 28.8%, Adventure 26%, Retro 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #31 A New Beginning - Final Cut
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,137 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.4%, Adventure 29.4%, Retro 4.4%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #32 Swords & Bones
76% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 46.8%, Retro 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, 2D 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #33 Thimbleweed Park™
75% matchVery Positive93% of 4,172 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Why similar: Point & Click 49%, Adventure 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 6.6%, Mystery 4.8%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY V
74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,422 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 80.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Adventure 19.6%, Exploration 18.1%, 2D 14.8%, Retro 12.1%
- #35 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
76% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...
Why similar: Point & Click 64%, Adventure 31.7%, Story Rich 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,466 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Exploration 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Retro 16.1%, Fantasy 14.1%, Adventure 13.7%
- #37 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,332 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: Point & Click 44%, Adventure 31.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Story Rich 4.9%, Retro 4.6%
- #38 Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition
73% matchVery Positive91% of 906 reviews2019
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!
Why similar: Adventure 61.7%, Point & Click 38.3%
- #39 FoxTail
74% matchVery Positive92% of 406 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%
- #40 The Darkness Below
71% matchVery Positive80% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.
Why similar: First-Person 23.8%, Exploration 23.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Fantasy 15.3%
- #41 VirtuaVerse
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,107 reviews2020
Dev: Theta DivisionPub: Blood Music
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Retro 11.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%
- #42 Snail Trek - Chapter 1: Intershellar
73% matchVery Positive95% of 182 reviews2017
Dev: Phil Fortier
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 26%
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 41.1%, Adventure 23%, Retro 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 7.1%
- #43 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,594 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.5%, Retro 28.3%, Adventure 23.1%, 2D 16.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #44 Return to Monkey Island
69% matchVery Positive91% of 9,029 reviews2022
Dev: Terrible ToyboxPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Why similar: Point & Click 62.8%, Adventure 21.9%, 2D 7.3%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #45 ASYLUM
69% matchVery Positive84% of 489 reviews2025
Dev: Senscape
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Adventure 20.3%, Mystery 12.2%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #46 Keepsake
72% matchVery Positive84% of 374 reviews2018
Dev: Wicked Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Keepsake was a labor of love developed 10 years ago by us as an independent studio. For its anniversary, we thought it would be great to see it live again on steam and gain a new following, as we feel that it is still relevant today.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.1%, Adventure 32.6%, Fantasy 11.9%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #47 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,478 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Mystery 14%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%
- #48 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,176 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.6%, Adventure 21.3%, Retro 6.3%, 2D 4.4%, Story Rich 3.3%
- #49 Ember Seeker
68% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Lehti E.
Windows
An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.
Why similar: Adventure 31.4%, Exploration 21.8%, First-Person 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #50 Simon the Sorcerer - Mucusade: 25th Anniversary Edition
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: MojoTouch
Windows
Just when he thought his life was regaining some semblance of normality, Simon's wonder years are once again turned upside down when the evil sorcerer Sordid returns from the grave with only one thing on his mind - revenge!
Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Adventure 23.5%, Retro 19.9%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
70% 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: Point & Click 34.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Exploration 16.2%, First-Person 13%, Mystery 9.7%
- #52 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 17,789 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The classic returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition restores the full original adventure and Tales of the Sword Coast, now polished with quality‑of‑life upgrades for a smoother timeless Dungeons & Dragons journey.
Why similar: Fantasy 45%, Adventure 25.7%, Story Rich 25.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #53 Return to Dark Castle
66% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Z Sculpt EntertainmentPub: Ludit
Windows · Mac · Linux
The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.9%, Retro 26.1%, Fantasy 24%, 2D 18.9%, Singleplayer 3%
- #54 FINAL FANTASY III
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,767 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 70.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Adventure 20.9%, Exploration 20.6%, Fantasy 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 13.1%
- #55 FINAL FANTASY VI
66% matchVery Positive92% of 4,808 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Adventure 20.8%, Exploration 19.5%, Fantasy 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 13.9%
- #56 Beyond the Wall
67% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.2%, Adventure 25.9%, 2D 13%, Fantasy 3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #57 Through Abandoned: The Refuge
70% matchMixed51% of 241 reviews2019
Dev: Igor KrutovPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
It’s the new 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 37.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Exploration 14.5%, Mystery 10.5%, 2D 8.6%
- #58 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,295 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Why similar: Mystery 29.8%, Adventure 28.2%, Point & Click 26.7%, Story Rich 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #59 FINAL FANTASY IV
65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,933 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 68.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Exploration 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Fantasy 14.6%, 2D 13.8%, Adventure 10.4%