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 39.4%, Supernatural 13.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Mystery 6.9%

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

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 57.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A Wadjet Eye classic that excels in world-building and complex detective work within a compelling sci-fi setting.

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 11.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Detective 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic detective mystery set in a steampunk-inspired world that emphasizes investigation and player choice.

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 48.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Mystery 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric mystery and supernatural dread, featuring excellent pixel art and a gripping 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 52.4%, Noir 19.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Detective 4.2%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired sci-fi adventure captures the same moody, atmospheric tone and narrative depth found in the Blackwell series.

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 39.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Noir 9.5%, Mystery 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story where the protagonist's abilities and choices significantly impact the investigation.

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 40.7%, Female Protagonist 19%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 8.8%, Detective 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist investigating a dark mystery in a small town, echoing the investigative feel of the Blackwell games.

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 46.7%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Mystery 5.6%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that balances a grim world with a deeply personal and emotional story.

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 67.4%, Adventure 19%, Indie 6.5%, Mystery 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery involving multiple characters and a unique memory-based puzzle system.

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 61.8%, Adventure 14.3%, Noir 9.7%, Indie 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized post-apocalyptic adventure that shares the thoughtful, story-rich pacing of Wadjet Eye titles.

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 62.3%, Adventure 21.3%, Story Rich 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and haunting mystery from the same creators that focuses on psychological depth and intricate puzzle-solving.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective thriller that follows a female protagonist tracking a serial killer across two different timelines.

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 55.7%, Noir 15.2%, Adventure 15%, Indie 5.1%, Mystery 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short but impactful noir detective story that explores moral dilemmas through a unique protagonist.

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 59.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Mystery 4.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features a multi-perspective mystery narrative.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Mystery 17.9%, Detective 12%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional deduction-based mystery game that rewards careful observation and logical reasoning.

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 54.1%, Adventure 17.7%, Noir 12%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric detective game that focuses on investigative techniques and uncovering hidden secrets.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Noir 21.8%, Adventure 15%, Detective 4.9%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective story set in 1930s New York that captures the classic noir aesthetic perfectly.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Supernatural 7.9%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique supernatural mystery where you play as a ghost exploring a haunted estate to uncover family secrets.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 63.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery adventure involving art restoration and a complex investigation that spans multiple locations.

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 44.2%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mystery adventure that emphasizes exploration and uncovering hidden truths.

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 45.5%, Adventure 26.3%, Supernatural 11%, Indie 9.4%, Mystery 5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery set in an English coastal town that excels at building a spooky, investigative atmosphere.

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 48.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Noir 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Mystery 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that shares the supernatural and story-rich focus of the Blackwell series.

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 63.7%, Adventure 24.6%, Indie 6.4%, Mystery 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that involves uncovering historical secrets through careful observation.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Noir 23.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Detective 8%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet surprisingly deep detective mystery that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 34.2%, Noir 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 8%

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%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 6.6%, Detective 6.1%, Mystery 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed adventure that blends modern investigation with historical mystery elements.

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 43.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective adventure that focuses on investigation, dialogue, and atmospheric storytelling.

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 37.7%, Adventure 20.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Indie 10%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused mystery adventure that centers on a female protagonist uncovering the truth behind a tragic event.

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 41.1%, Adventure 29.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the mystery of the first game with more complex puzzles and a global narrative scope.

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 54.8%, Adventure 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 7.4%, Detective 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the investigation of the first game with an increased focus on survival and forensic puzzle-solving.

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 62.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Supernatural 7.9%, Mystery 3.4%

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 41.4%, Supernatural 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 6.7%

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 97.7%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%, Mystery 0.3%, Noir 0.2%

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 12.1%, Adventure 11%, Supernatural 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 41.8%, Supernatural 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 6.1%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 42.2%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Detective 7.6%

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 51.7%, Adventure 20.1%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Mystery 7%, Story Rich 2.9%

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%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 11.4%, Detective 7%

Richard and Alice are prisoners. Both their cells have a leather sofa and a state-of-the-art computer. But only Richard’s has a TV. Outside, the snow falls. It has done for some time. Elsewhere, they say, parts of the world have been rendered an inhospitable desert, the earth parched and cracked. People live in the zones now.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.4%, Adventure 21.7%, Noir 12.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Indie 7.1%

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 54.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Mystery 12%, Supernatural 8.9%, Detective 3.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 47.8%, Adventure 26.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Indie 9.5%

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%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Detective 6.7%

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 52.8%, Adventure 23.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Detective 4.6%, Story Rich 4%

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 53.6%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.

Why similar: Adventure 43.7%, Point & Click 31.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Indie 8.2%, Mystery 5.6%

A cinematic point-and-click adventure where you step into the shoes of photographer Charlotte Gray as she explores the abandoned camp of Deer Creek and uncovers the tragedy that befell the camp and its people.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Supernatural 19.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 8.4%

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 60.2%, Adventure 26.7%, Indie 7.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Indie 9.8%, Story Rich 1.8%

When Silvia is hunted by the person behind the attempted murder she was assigned to commit, she knows the only option remaining is to face the deadly conspirator openly. In the heart of the local underworld, Silvia will discover a game of power in which everyone is an expendable pawn...

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Adventure 20%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Indie 9%, Mystery 7.4%

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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Indie 4.5%

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 30.4%, Noir 20.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Detective 10.6%

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 36%, Adventure 21.7%, Noir 16.5%, Mystery 8%, Detective 7.4%

Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Noir 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Detective 4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 49.6%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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

Why similar: Supernatural 22.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Detective 10.6%, Adventure 8.9%

Face your own supernatural past!

Why similar: Point & Click 43%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 3.5%

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 35.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Noir 13.3%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%

Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Mystery 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 41.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.3%, Detective 9.3%