Games Like Blackwell Epiphany

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 39.7%, Supernatural 13.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Mystery 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features a similar supernatural investigative structure with a deep, branching narrative.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk mystery offers the same high-quality writing and puzzle-solving mechanics found in the Blackwell games.

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 48.6%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Mystery 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic supernatural mystery that blends point-and-click mechanics with a haunting, atmospheric folk-horror narrative.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.5%, Noir 19.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Detective 4.2%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi adventure from Wadjet Eye Games that perfectly captures the moody, pixelated atmosphere of the Blackwell series.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Noir 13.4%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Detective 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure set in an alternate 19th century that emphasizes investigation and player choice over traditional inventory puzzles.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Female Protagonist 20%, Adventure 13.3%, Mystery 5.6%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian adventure that balances a grim setting with the classic point-and-click investigative gameplay typical of the genre.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 62%, Adventure 13.9%, Noir 9.7%, Indie 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, post-apocalyptic adventure from Wadjet Eye Games that excels in world-building and narrative-driven exploration.

You wake in a surreal carnival, where a woman cries out to you before leaping to her death. Can either of you be saved? The denizens and devices of Strangeland answer with riddles, puzzles, and warnings of a Dark Thing lurking at the park’s peak. A new adventure from the creators of Primordia.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Story Rich 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and deeply psychological adventure that shares the developer's signature focus on character-driven storytelling and supernatural themes.

Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Noir 15.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5.2%, Mystery 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, sharp noir mystery from Wadjet Eye Games that focuses on a cynical protagonist navigating a complex moral dilemma.

A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another Wadjet Eye title that features time-traveling investigative work, echoing the supernatural detective themes of the Blackwell series.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 6.6%, Mystery 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling sci-fi mystery that utilizes a unique memory-based puzzle system, maintaining the high narrative standards of its publisher.

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 97.8%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%, Mystery 0.3%, Noir 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strong investigative mystery featuring a sharp-witted female protagonist solving supernatural occurrences in a small town.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Adventure 14.1%, Noir 9.5%, Mystery 7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that allows players to approach investigations in different ways, mirroring the analytical nature of the Blackwell games.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 49.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty detective thriller that follows a female protagonist tracking a serial killer, perfect for fans of the noir elements in Blackwell.

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 54.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Supernatural 9%, Detective 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural mystery that heavily influenced the modern point-and-click genre and shares the detective-meets-occult theme.

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 52.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Mystery 7.1%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery written by Jane Jensen that focuses on a female protagonist investigating strange phenomena at a historic estate.

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 40.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Detective 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded version of the original mystery that refines the investigation mechanics and deepens the narrative experience.

Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Supernatural 8.1%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, supernatural mystery where you play as a ghost exploring an abandoned estate, echoing the spectral themes of the Blackwell series.

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 54.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Noir 11.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir detective game that emphasizes investigation, dialogue trees, and a mature, mysterious atmosphere.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A low-fidelity, high-atmosphere horror game that excels at building supernatural tension through its narrative and sound design.

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 45.1%, Noir 15.6%, Detective 11%, Mystery 10.3%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet complex murder mystery that features excellent character writing and a unique approach to gathering clues.

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 48.8%, Supernatural 11.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Detective 10.4%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but well-structured mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together evidence.

The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.2%, Adventure 24.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that involves art restoration and detective work, appealing to fans of the investigative side of Blackwell.

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 57.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 8.9%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark point-and-click adventure that explores supernatural themes through a unique, unsettling lens.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Noir 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Moebius: Empire Rising is a contemporary adventure that merges classic point-and-click puzzle solving with Jane Jensen’s sophisticated storytelling. Travel the world using Malachi’s unique deductive powers to analyze suspects, make historical connections, and uncover the truth behind a theory of space and time the government will defend...

Why similar: Point & Click 64%, Adventure 24%, Indie 6.5%, Mystery 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern mystery adventure that involves supernatural elements and historical investigation, fitting the detective theme of the seed game.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Supernatural 19.9%, Mystery 13%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, supernatural mystery that uses a distinct art style to tell a haunting and deeply personal tale.

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Detective 7.2%, Mystery 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep mystery game that focuses on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving in a supernatural setting.

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Story Rich 6.1%

Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, gothic-themed point-and-click mystery that deals with themes of death and supernatural discovery.

Memoranda is a 2D point and click adventure game inspired by author Haruki Murakami’s surreal short stories.The game tells the story of a young lady who gradually realizes that she is forgetting her own name. But is she really losing her memory?

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 22.7%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, hand-drawn adventure that focuses on memory and mystery, offering a unique aesthetic experience.

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 63%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Supernatural 8%, Mystery 3.5%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Detective 7.7%

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 41.5%, Supernatural 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 6.7%

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, Supernatural 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Noir 6%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Supernatural 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 6.2%

From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Detective 6.8%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Adventure 20.4%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Indie 10.2%, Mystery 9.9%

The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.

Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Indie 3.9%

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 21%, Indie 6.7%, Detective 6.1%, Mystery 5.9%

Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Adventure 26%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Indie 9.7%

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

Why similar: Point & Click 47%, Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Detective 5.6%

Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak. Three thrilling, horrifying adventure games in one, from the depths of the Sepulchre, starring Madeleine Roux, Peter Willington, Jonathan Grier, Jim Sterling, and Ben Chandler as Grub.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Noir 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Mystery 6.8%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Noir 13.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%

Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 7.5%, Detective 4.6%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Supernatural 30.7%, Noir 21.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Detective 10.3%

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 5.4%

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 45.3%, Adventure 25.9%, Supernatural 11.5%, Indie 9.8%, Mystery 4.8%

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 60.6%, Adventure 26.2%, Indie 7.6%, Story Rich 5.6%

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Supernatural 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Detective 10.6%, Adventure 8.7%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Detective 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%

Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.9%, Noir 20.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9%, Detective 8.8%

The epic conclusion of the CURSED trilogy.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Supernatural 15.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Point & Click 49.8%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 33.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Mystery 18.7%, Detective 14.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

Face your own supernatural past!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 3.5%

An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Adventure 29.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Indie 11.7%

Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 23%, Mystery 11.8%, Detective 4.7%, Story Rich 4.1%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Detective 7%