Games Like Broken Age

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 40.8%, Comedy 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Adventure 11%, Classic 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game from Tim Schafer that features the same witty writing and puzzle-solving depth.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Comedy 28.5%, Story Rich 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Funny 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary designer, this game shares the signature humor, imaginative world-building, and heart found in Broken Age.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Comedy 9.8%, Classic 9.4% ★, Funny 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic point-and-click adventure captures the same comedic tone and clever puzzle mechanics that defined the genre.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 13.6%, Comedy 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Classic 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Another LucasArts classic that highlights the narrative-driven, cinematic style that influenced the development of Broken Age.

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 53.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Comedy 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that balances humor with a compelling, mystery-filled story.

Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Why similar: Adventure 36.1%, Comedy 32.4%, Puzzle 16.3%, Indie 7.1%, Funny 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This charming puzzle-adventure from Double Fine offers a distinct art style and creative problem-solving that fans of Broken Age will appreciate.

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 53.8%, Comedy 14.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Funny 6.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic adventure genre that maintains the humor, charm, and puzzle-heavy gameplay of its predecessors.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Comedy 26%, Puzzle 11.8%, Point & Click 8.7%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Double Fine, this game features unique character-swapping mechanics and the studio's trademark whimsical storytelling.

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 50.8%, Comedy 11.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Classic 7.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential point-and-click adventure that established the comedic tone and puzzle style seen in many modern titles.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and clever puzzles without needing dialogue.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 57.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Comedy 4.2%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and humorous point-and-click adventure set in a unique fantasy world with a distinct visual style.

With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.1%, Comedy 16.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Funny 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Deponia continues the comedic, puzzle-filled journey with even more character development and world-building.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Story Rich 32.1%, Adventure 30.1%, Funny 23.6%, 2D 5.2%, Hand-drawn 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant coming-of-age story that mirrors the emotional growth and character-focused narrative of Broken Age.

A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

Why similar: Comedy 42%, Adventure 32.2%, Funny 8.4%, Casual 4.7%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another delightful title from Double Fine that captures a sense of childhood wonder through its charming art and lighthearted gameplay.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 13%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Casual 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven adventure features a charming storybook aesthetic and a focus on making choices that impact the unfolding mystery.

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

Why similar: Story Rich 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich game that emphasizes character relationships and dialogue choices in a supernatural setting.

King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 16%, Comedy 9.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Episodic 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern episodic adventure that reimagines a classic series with a focus on narrative choices and charming character interactions.

The award-winning debut adventure game from the creators of Deponia and The Whispered World now on Steam. Accompany young Edna and her talking stuffed bunny Harvey on a whacky attempt to escape from her padded cell. Experience a bizarre journey all across the insane asylum and far beyond its brick walls.

Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Comedy 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Funny 5.9%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and eccentric adventure game that features a unique art style and challenging puzzles.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.3%, Adventure 19%, Story Rich 5.9%, Classic 5.8% ★, Female Protagonist 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich adventure game that focuses on exploration and atmospheric puzzle-solving.

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.3%, Comedy 15%, Adventure 12.1%, Funny 4.4%, Story Rich 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and funny point-and-click adventure that features a memorable cast and classic puzzle mechanics.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark yet charming adventure game that focuses on a unique protagonist and a narrative shaped by player choices.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Funny 9.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Puzzle 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and visually stunning puzzle game that relies on exploration and interaction to tell its wordless story.

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Episodic 8.9% ★, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly artistic, narrative-focused adventure that captures the same sense of wonder and surrealism found in Broken Age.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Story Rich 16.1%, Puzzle 9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven game that tells a coming-of-age story through the simple act of organizing personal belongings.

The BAFTA award winning handmade puzzle adventure game made entirely by hand. Explore the city and use your ingenuity to piece together puzzling mechanisms and bring back power to this unique world. Three years in the making, it's handmade entirely out of paper, card, miniature lights and motors.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.5%, Adventure 14%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Puzzle 5.4%, Funny 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually unique puzzle-adventure game crafted from real-world paper models, offering a tactile and charming experience.

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 54.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and artistic point-and-click adventure that balances dark themes with clever puzzle-solving.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Comedy 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Classic 3.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy-themed point-and-click adventure that is packed with humor and references to pop culture.

Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.7%, Adventure 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Funny 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, point-and-click adventure with a unique hand-crafted aesthetic and a mysterious, character-driven plot.

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.6%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 9.2%, Classic 8.3% ★, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich adventure that explores complex themes and features a strong, relatable protagonist.

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Comedy 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Classic 2.6% ★

FIRE is an exploration-adventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 24.3%, Funny 5.9%, Puzzle 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4.7%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Funny 8.7%, Puzzle 5.7%

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Comedy 14%, Adventure 12.6%, Episodic 7.9% ★, Funny 7.4%

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Classic 3.2% ★, Indie 1.9%

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.9%, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 5.9%, Funny 4.7%

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 56%, Adventure 19.4%, Story Rich 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Indie 3.8%

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Adventure 39%, Story Rich 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Puzzle 9%, Indie 7.2%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.7%, Comedy 16.6%, Adventure 10%, Funny 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 4.4%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 18%, Story Rich 8.5%, Classic 5.9% ★, Puzzle 4.1%

My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 6.4%, Puzzle 5.8%

Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood. Unravel the mysteries of the fortress that holds Tommynaut and his blind alien talking dog Beak-Beak captive through exploration and puzzle solving!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Comedy 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Puzzle 4%

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Indie 5.4%, Puzzle 4.4%

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 71.5%, Adventure 20.7%, Story Rich 4.5%, Puzzle 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!

Why similar: Point & Click 51.1%, Comedy 17%, Adventure 14.5%, Funny 4%, Story Rich 2.9%

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Story Rich 2.9%, Indie 1.8%

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Comedy 15.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 8.3%, Funny 7.3%

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 70.3%, Adventure 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Classic 3.2% ★, Puzzle 2.1%

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Puzzle 14%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Comedy 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Funny 10.2%

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.5%, Adventure 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Female Protagonist 1.4%

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Classic 4.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.7%, Story Rich 4.3%

In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Comedy 15.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Funny 9.2%, Story Rich 9%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Comedy 15.1%, Funny 9.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 8.4%

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.2%, Adventure 26.3%, Comedy 11.5%, Funny 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Point & Click 54%, Adventure 11.5%, Comedy 10.5%, Story Rich 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Comedy 16.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Funny 8.2%, Story Rich 6.3%

Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 20.5%, Story Rich 6.1%, Classic 5.1% ★, Female Protagonist 4.5%