- #1 Black Mirror II
97% matchVery Positive90% of 697 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.6 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 49.1%, Adventure 23.3%, Horror 13.5%, Mystery 6.3%, Puzzle 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it shares the same gothic atmosphere, dark narrative themes, and point-and-click mechanics.
- #2 Black Mirror
96% matchMixed49% of 690 reviews2017
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Adventure 31.4%, Horror 11.1%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series establishes the foundational lore and haunting, atmospheric tone found in the third installment.
- #3 Still Life
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Adventure 19.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 6.1%, Horror 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This dark, gritty mystery game features a compelling narrative and complex puzzles that mirror the investigative feel of the Black Mirror series.
- #4 The Lost Crown
95% matchVery Positive83% of 514 reviews2014
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 29.1%, Horror 19.4%, Mystery 5.4%, Story Rich 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure is heavily rooted in supernatural mystery and ghost hunting, capturing a similar sense of dread and exploration.
- #5 Scratches - Director's Cut
94% matchVery Positive83% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: Nucleosys
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Horror 22.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 8.3%, Story Rich 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric horror, this game focuses on uncovering dark secrets within a secluded, unsettling estate.
- #6 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 623 reviews2014
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Horror 24.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Atmospheric 3%
Why You'll Like It: This Lovecraftian-inspired mystery game emphasizes investigation and psychological horror, aligning perfectly with the tone of the Black Mirror series.
- #7 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 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 49.5%, Adventure 18.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 9.5%, Puzzle 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic supernatural mystery that features deep storytelling and occult themes similar to the Black Mirror lore.
- #8 Gray Matter
92% matchVery Positive89% of 727 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 55.4%, Adventure 25.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 3.5%, Puzzle 3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a blend of supernatural mystery and point-and-click puzzle solving that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #9 Dark Fall: The Journal
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 297 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!
Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Horror 19.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Puzzle 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring a haunted, atmospheric location while solving intricate puzzles, much like the crypts and manors of Black Mirror.
- #10 Yesterday
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,007 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 66.7%, Adventure 26%, Mystery 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This dark mystery adventure features a complex, non-linear narrative and a grim atmosphere that keeps players engaged in its investigation.
- #11 The Room Three
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,034 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Point & Click 32.1%, Puzzle 23.1%, Mystery 21.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Horror 7%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-centric, the game's mysterious, tactile atmosphere and focus on uncovering hidden secrets make it a great fit.
- #12 Sanitarium
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,302 reviews2014
Dev: DotemuPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.2%, Horror 21.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 4.6%, Mystery 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror adventure that excels at creating an unsettling, surreal atmosphere through its narrative and puzzles.
- #13 The Last Door - Collector's Edition
89% matchVery Positive95% of 2,425 reviews2014
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.9%, Horror 20.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This gothic horror point-and-click game uses a minimalist aesthetic to deliver a deeply atmospheric and chilling narrative experience.
- #14 Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle
88% matchVery Positive83% of 208 reviews2016
Dev: Shadow Tor StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Use archaeology to discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones.
Why similar: Point & Click 48.8%, Adventure 29.6%, Horror 21.6%
Why You'll Like It: This occult-themed adventure relies on atmosphere and environmental storytelling to build tension in a remote, mysterious setting.
- #15 The Cat Lady
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,079 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Why similar: Point & Click 38.7%, Horror 26.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror adventure that deals with heavy themes and mature storytelling, perfect for those who enjoyed the darker side of Darren's journey.
- #16 Decay: The Mare
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,029 reviews2015
Dev: Shining Gate SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…
Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Horror 26%, Adventure 18.6%, Puzzle 6.6%, Story Rich 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that focuses on escape-room style puzzles and a disturbing, dream-like narrative.
- #17 Dark Fall 2: Lights Out
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 126 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...
Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Adventure 23.2%, Horror 17%, Puzzle 7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the series' focus on atmospheric horror and puzzle-solving within a haunted, historical setting.
- #18 Fran Bow
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 45.9%, Horror 19.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: While visually distinct, this game offers a deeply unsettling, surreal psychological horror experience that is rich in story and atmosphere.
- #19 Corrosion: Cold Winter Waiting [Enhanced Edition]
85% matchMixed68% of 266 reviews2015
Dev: Viperante
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Horror adventure awaits as you step into a place nobody knew existed and hunt for clues around every dark corner and in every scribbled notebook. With a twisted past, and a terrible secret just waiting to be revealed, Cold Winter Farm will leave you questioning whether what you know, is really what you know.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Horror 20.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric horror mystery that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover the truth.
- #20 Unavowed
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 56.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Atmospheric 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This urban fantasy adventure features strong character-driven storytelling and supernatural mystery-solving mechanics.
- #21 Post Mortem
84% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 20.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Horror 10%, Puzzle 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that features a grim, noir-inspired atmosphere and deep narrative investigation.
- #22 Kathy Rain
82% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 98.8%, Adventure 0.5%, Mystery 0.4%, Puzzle 0.1%, Story Rich 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets in a small-town setting.
- #23 Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
84% matchMixed63% of 150 reviews2014
Dev: Arberth StudiosPub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is a first-person point-and-click adventure inspired by Welsh mythology, focused on investigation, puzzles, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.5%, Horror 22.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that tasks players with investigating a haunted house using logic and observation.
- #24 the white chamber
80% matchVery Positive99% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Locked Door PuzzlePub: Lupus Studios Limited
Windows
Sci-fi horror anime point and click adventure game. Guide a young woman through a nightmarish space station as she tries to uncover why she's there and how she can escape.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 25.6%, Horror 20.4%, Story Rich 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich horror adventure that features multiple endings and a claustrophobic, unsettling atmosphere.
- #25 Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil
81% matchVery Positive91% of 187 reviews2020
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.8%, Adventure 38.8%, Horror 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: This entry in the Dark Fall series provides a focused, atmospheric ghost-hunting experience with classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #26 Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,656 reviews2019
Dev: scriptwelderPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Puzzle 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This unique horror adventure forces players to solve puzzles to prepare for impending doom, capturing a high-stakes, dark atmosphere.
- #27 The Room Two
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,212 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, Mystery 16.7%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 8.2%
- #28 Alter Ego
81% matchMixed69% of 281 reviews2010
Dev: bitComposer GamesPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.
Why similar: Point & Click 59.2%, Adventure 31.8%, Mystery 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This detective-focused adventure offers a dark, atmospheric mystery that requires careful observation and investigation.
- #29 DARKLIGHT
77% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Horror 15.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 9.2%
- #30 Black Mirror I
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,443 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Horror 11.7%, Puzzle 5%
- #31 Forgotten Hill The Third Axis
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: FM Studio
Windows · Mac
Enter the twisted world of Forgotten Hill in a new third dimension
Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Horror 18.6%, Mystery 7.4%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #32 Dream Cage
76% matchMixed67% of 268 reviews2025
Dev: Hitori De Productions
Windows
Robert battles early Alzheimer's and nightly sleep paralysis. Each night reveals fragments of his past. Uncover the truth and help him solve the mysteries haunting his mind.
Why similar: Horror 41.7%, Mystery 28.8%, Puzzle 20.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #33 DEMON COMPASS
74% matchVery Positive88% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: xena-spectralePub: Provoker
Windows · Mac
This occult item will guide you through a bizarre in-between world and help you to confront past demons as well as piece together former memories that may lead to closure. Seek a better understanding of who you were, who you’ve loved and how much you’ve lost in this 3rd person horror adventure game.
Why similar: Horror 36.5%, Adventure 33.1%, Third Person 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #34 Don't Escape Trilogy
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 701 reviews2019
Dev: scriptwelderPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Horror 21%, Adventure 16.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #35 Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 114 reviews2011
Dev: Electronic ParadisePub: Akella
Windows
The remote hotel stands atop an ominous snow-peaked mountain, and death permeates every inch of the place. A crime has been committed here obviously, and the remote nature of the retreat means that the culprit is still roaming the halls. Which of the guests is capable of this? Whose past hides sinister truths and who has the most to gain?
Why similar: Point & Click 64.3%, Adventure 35.7%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric mystery game focuses on a locked-room scenario that requires careful deduction and exploration.
- #36 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
73% matchVery Positive82% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Point & Click 48.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #37 Reflection
72% matchVery Positive84% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...
Why similar: Horror 40.4%, Mystery 21.9%, Adventure 17%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #38 Deep Sleep Trilogy
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 791 reviews2019
Dev: scriptwelderPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Horror 27%, Adventure 23.9%, Atmospheric 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #39 Darkness Under My Bed
74% matchVery Positive90% of 92 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.
Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Horror 25.4%, Mystery 16.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #40 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
71% matchVery Positive92% of 3,008 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Horror 18.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #41 I dream of you and ice cream
73% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: Emilios Manolidis
Windows
A sinister creature has enslaved mankind. Solve puzzles, gather components for a machine you are building, find comfort in your dreams.
Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Adventure 25.3%, Horror 14.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #42 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
71% matchVery Positive88% of 880 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Horror 31.3%, Mystery 24.8%, Puzzle 18.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 9.4%
- #43 Larry The Unlucky Part 3
72% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Help Larry find a cure for his wife and break his curse of unluckiness by solving riddles and puzzles on his adventures around the whole world.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Horror 17.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Mystery 7.6%
- #44 Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness
75% matchMixed44% of 205 reviews2014
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.1%, Adventure 24.4%, Horror 22.5%
- #45 THANATOS
70% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Angela NguyenPub: WahooCat Productions
Windows · Mac
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: Adventure 42%, Horror 28.7%, Puzzle 20.3%, Story Rich 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #46 Benny Bash
69% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Eduardo Scarpato
Windows
Survive this horror/puzzle adventure. Uncover the secrets of a cursed video game from the '80s while a malevolent entity hunts you. Solve escape room-style puzzles, navigate eerie labyrinths, and see how your actions in the game shape the real world. Stay sharp... and stay alive.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Horror 22.6%, Adventure 13%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #47 Tested on Humans: Escape Room
70% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2021
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???
Why similar: Point & Click 61.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Atmospheric 3.2%
- #48 White Night
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 399 reviews2015
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The dark will reveal all!Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat!
Why similar: Horror 43.4%, Adventure 36.8%, Puzzle 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #49 Samsara Room
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,865 reviews2020
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 14.7%, Horror 8.4%, Mystery 5.7%
- #50 Scarred
69% matchMixed57% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: KOEX studioPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.
Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Adventure 25.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #51 Bad Dream: Coma
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,195 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Horror 21.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 7.5%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #52 Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus
67% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: IndiesruptionPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.7%, Horror 21.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #53 Sinister Entity
68% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Spooky Hand Games
Windows
Third-Person horror game . The game contains many puzzles and mysteries. The game contain escaping and hiding from evil entity.
Why similar: Horror 38%, Adventure 36.7%, Mystery 23.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #54 Follow the meaning
64% matchVery Positive94% of 980 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, Horror 8.2%
- #55 Tatari: The Arrival
67% matchMixed67% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Tower StudiosPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?
Why similar: Point & Click 41.1%, Horror 19.3%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #56 Blackbay Asylum
70% matchMixed57% of 552 reviews2014
Dev: TAD Productions ABPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Blackbay Asylum, you take on the role of a confused psychopath who finds himself able to leave his cell one day. Explore the hospital grounds, solve mind shattering puzzles, survive relentless horrors and follow the story of Doug Dunheiw as he tries to find some clarity in what goes on at Blackbay Asylum.
Why similar: Adventure 54.3%, Horror 36.5%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #57 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
68% matchVery Positive89% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 64.6%, Adventure 26.4%, Puzzle 5.4%, Story Rich 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #58 Charon's Staircase
67% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?
Why similar: Adventure 25%, Horror 22.8%, Mystery 19.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #59 Bad Dream: Stories
66% matchVery Positive95% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Bad Dream: Stories is a collection of older games in the Bad Dream series in a new, remastered form. Play the series of short point & click titles and travel through the disturbing and atmospheric world of dreams.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Horror 15.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Mystery 5.7%