Games Like Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Conspiracy 15.8% ★, Investigation 12.1%, Detective 11%, Historical 9.4%, Point & Click 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern version of the game that started the iconic series, sharing the same investigative spirit and puzzle design.

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

Why similar: Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 13.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Cinematic 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, atmospheric narrative and intricate environmental puzzles that will appeal to fans of the genre's storytelling.

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 13.5%, Detective 11.5%, Conspiracy 10.2% ★, Female Protagonist 8.7%, 1990's 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern point-and-click adventure captures the same spirit of international travel and historical conspiracy.

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 36.4%, Mystery 18%, Detective 13.8%, Adventure 11%, 1990's 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that shares the deep historical research and investigative gameplay found in the Broken Sword series.

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: 1990's 17.8%, Investigation 14.2%, Detective 14%, Point & Click 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist and a gripping, grounded mystery that unfolds through classic point-and-click mechanics.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 42.8%, Adventure 23.5%, Mystery 20%, Puzzle 10.8%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Pendulo Studios, this game features the same high-quality hand-drawn aesthetic and complex narrative mystery.

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Detective 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This series offers a fantastic detective narrative with a supernatural twist and excellent character chemistry.

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 61.6%, Adventure 20.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels in character banter and challenging, logic-based puzzles.

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 34.9%, 1990's 17.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully written adventure that focuses on deep lore and clever puzzle-solving in a fantasy setting.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 30%, Detective 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective story that forces players to investigate crime scenes across different time periods.

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 35.2%, 1990's 16.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Detective 8.6%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to the golden age of point-and-click adventures, featuring multiple protagonists and a complex mystery.

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 48%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the globetrotting conspiracy-thriller vibe of the Broken Sword series perfectly.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Point & Click 31.1%, Mystery 17.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic whodunit mystery that captures the tension and investigative feel of a high-stakes detective story.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Investigation 19.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 8.7%, Historical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides the ultimate detective experience, focusing on deduction and investigation mechanics.

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 38.8%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Adventure 15%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, this game offers a compelling supernatural mystery with deep character development.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Conspiracy 19.6% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Detective 10.9%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern adventure with a unique art style and a compelling mystery that feels both fresh and nostalgic.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Investigation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that emphasizes exploration and deduction in a highly detailed environment.

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: Detective 20.8%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 16.1%, Mystery 8.8%, Funny 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues in a point-and-click format.

Lie, blackmail, and steal your way down The Low Road. Rookie agent Noomi Kovacs must navigate her way through the world of corporate espionage in this dark spy comedy set in the 1970s.

Why similar: Investigation 15.1%, Detective 14%, Point & Click 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish detective adventure that prioritizes dialogue and investigation in a unique 1970s setting.

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Point & Click 16.9%, Conspiracy 15.2% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Mystery 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tense detective story that uses unique investigative abilities to solve a series of murders.

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: Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Investigation 15%, 1990's 14.3%, Detective 12.9%, Point & Click 10.8%

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 54.6%, Adventure 20.9%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery adventure that involves analyzing objects and people to uncover a larger, global conspiracy.

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 20.1%, Mystery 16%, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: While different in tone, it continues the tradition of grand, puzzle-filled adventures with a strong focus on exploration.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Point & Click 19.2%, Mystery 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A standout entry in the series that offers challenging puzzles and a deep, atmospheric mystery to solve.

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 64.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 9%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery that utilizes a unique memory-based puzzle system to drive the narrative forward.

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 46.3%, Detective 25.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that captures the moody atmosphere and investigative focus of classic adventure titles.

1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...

Why similar: Point & Click 48.5%, 1990's 25.4%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game set in the 1930s that features a globe-trotting plot filled with puzzles and historical intrigue.

‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.

Why similar: 1990's 17.7%, Point & Click 16.5%, Conspiracy 14.1% ★, Detective 9.1%, Mystery 8.9%

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 31.8%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, 1990's 12.2%, Funny 8.8%, Puzzle 8.5%

A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

Why similar: Investigation 17.3%, Detective 16.4%, Conspiracy 14.9% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 60.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 7.5%, Indie 2.8%

An ancient conspiracy. A broken code. An unsolved murder. Welcome to Broken Sword – The Sleeping Dragon, the multi BAFTA-nominated adventure. Once more George and Nico must travel the world, wrestling danger, and piecing together the clues that will unravel the secrets of the Sleeping Dragon.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23.5% ★, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 7.9%

Chapter Two 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: Detective 39.7%, Point & Click 38.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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: Investigation 15.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Detective 13.3%, Mystery 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Conspiracy 24.4% ★, Investigation 18.8%, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Historical 8.9%

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 96%, Detective 1%, Female Protagonist 0.9%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.4%

When a mysterious and beautiful woman rushes into George Stobbart’s office, pleading for help, he cannot know that he will be inextricably drawn into terrifying conspiracy, and a desperate search for a nefarious artifact of great and terrible power. For George, it looks like the world needs saving. Again.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Mystery 14.9%, Cinematic 9.4%, Detective 8.9%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Investigation 15.3%, Point & Click 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10%

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Investigation 17.1%, Detective 16.7%, Point & Click 14.7%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Mystery 9.4%

This new Sherlock Holmes game sends us to 19th Century London where Arséne Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives - Sherlock Holmes.

Why similar: Detective 33%, Point & Click 21%, Adventure 14.7%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 11.2%

No One is Immune to Sudden Death on this Reality TV Show!

Why similar: Detective 18.6%, Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

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: Conspiracy 20.5% ★, Investigation 16.9%, Detective 15.6%, Point & Click 10.5%, Historical 9.8%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.4%, Detective 22%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 9.8%

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: Immersive 21% ★, Detective 15%, Investigation 12.6%, Point & Click 10.4%, Cinematic 10.1%

A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Detective 17.8%, 1990's 9.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 8.3%

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 48.2%, Adventure 12.2%, 1990's 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Puzzle 6%

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Detective 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 9.3%

Seek the source of sabotage on a Hollywood set!

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 18.8%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 10.6%

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: 1990's 20.8%, Detective 17.4%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Investigation 16.5%, Historical 15.7%, Conspiracy 14.8% ★, Detective 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

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 34.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 10.4%

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: 1990's 45.9%, Point & Click 32.9%, Cartoony 6.8%, Adventure 5.8%, Puzzle 3.9%

Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.

Why similar: Detective 19%, Point & Click 18.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Puzzle 8.8%

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 35.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Detective 16.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Adventure 9.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 68.1%, Adventure 20.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, 2D 2.9%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Investigation 19.7%, Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 18.6%, Historical 17.1%, 1990's 7.9%

Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death!

Why similar: Conspiracy 18.3% ★, 1990's 16.7%, Detective 15.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Why similar: Detective 15%, Point & Click 14.5%, Investigation 14.2%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%