Games Like Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

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 59.1%, Adventure 40.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery adventure that focuses on a female protagonist and complex puzzle-solving in a beautifully atmospheric setting.

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 63.3%, Adventure 36.7%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game shares the same blend of historical mystery, global travel, and point-and-click mechanics.

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 56.9%, Adventure 43.1%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure featuring a strong female protagonist on a journey filled with mystery and intricate puzzles.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 64.7%, Adventure 35.3%

Why You'll Like It: This gripping detective thriller features a female lead investigating a series of gruesome murders, mirroring the suspenseful tone of the seed game.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Adventure 58.4%, Point & Click 41.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female FBI agent protagonist solving a dark mystery, aligning perfectly with the investigative themes of the seed game.

The sequel to the award winning adventure hit Secret Files Tunguska. Famine in Africa, floods in Southeast Asia, economic crisis in Europe, and civil wars in South America, the world is on the brink of disaster.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, Adventure 38.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that maintains the high-quality puzzle design and narrative depth of the original Secret Files series.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 41.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated point-and-click adventure that focuses on art history and mystery, offering a similar intellectual challenge.

The Spiritual. The Supernatural. The Skeptical. All are touched upon in Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy. The player is immortalized as a profiler of sorts in this treasure hunt game - a brilliantly vivid historical rendition of the acclaimed quatrains of Nostradamus.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.1%, Adventure 41.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical context, this game requires players to solve complex puzzles to uncover ancient secrets.

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary behind Syberia, this game offers a deep, narrative-driven adventure with a female lead.

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 99.2%, Adventure 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click mystery featuring a sharp-witted female protagonist uncovering dark secrets in her hometown.

A point-and-click adventure game using 360° views, similar to Jules Verne’s Return to Mysterious Island and Dracula: The Path of the Dragon. You play the role of a young magician and help her investigate the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Can you solve the Fate of Ramses?

Why similar: Point & Click 56.9%, Adventure 43.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical adventure that focuses on ancient Egyptian lore and puzzle-solving from a first-person perspective.

TRUST NO ONE BUT YOURSELF as you adventure into the dark world of espionage amidst the volatile atmosphere of impending war. As a double agent, you must find clever ways to pit enemy factions against each other while eluding pursuers in each of your increasingly dangerous missions.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.1%, Adventure 38.9%

Why You'll Like It: This historical adventure features a strong female lead and requires players to navigate complex social and environmental puzzles.

Find the legendary Tree of Life, which grants immortality to whoever tastes it’s fruits. Your search will lead you across the channels of Venice, through the dark alleys of Cairo and further into the unknown. Chased by ruthless assassins, you will have to solve ancient riddles and face a power that eludes the rules of logic.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up in the same series that continues the archeological adventures of Sylvie Leroux.

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: Adventure 50.3%, Point & Click 49.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that captures the same sense of investigation and puzzle-solving found in archeological thrillers.

Help Mona De Lafitte escape from Baron Shrowdy von Kiefer and return to Paris!

Why similar: Point & Click 66.5%, Adventure 33.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click adventure featuring a strong female protagonist and a focus on clever inventory puzzles.

Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.3%, Adventure 44.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on survival and discovery in an isolated, mysterious location.

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 65.8%, Adventure 34.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich point-and-click game that allows for player choice while maintaining a strong focus on mystery and character development.

When Ana receives an unexpected gift from her missing father, she is catapulted headlong into a mystery that will take her on a journey through time. At last she must decide if a perfectly predictable world is a curse on humanity or a triumph for mankind.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Adventure 49.6%

Why You'll Like It: A time-travel mystery adventure featuring a female protagonist and a strong emphasis on environmental puzzles.

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 50.4%, Adventure 49.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex mystery adventure that spans centuries, providing a deep narrative experience for fans of historical puzzles.

We will step into the shoes of a young druid who will be called upon by her tribe to undertake an important mission. After some events in her village, she will have to leave behind the safety of the forest and venture into a world full of dangers. The fate of the grove will be in her hands.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.5%, Adventure 30.5%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and inventory-based puzzle solving.

When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...

Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Point & Click 47.9%

Why You'll Like It: An archeological-themed adventure that perfectly mirrors the exploration and mystery-solving elements of the seed game.

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Point & Click 57.9%, Adventure 42.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of the classic mystery novel that emphasizes deduction and environmental puzzle-solving.

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 67%, Adventure 33%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game known for its challenging puzzles and engaging, character-driven story.

Thou shalt not kill!

Why similar: Adventure 54.8%, Point & Click 45.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery adventure that shares the same investigative spirit and puzzle-heavy gameplay as the seed game.

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: Adventure 53.3%, Point & Click 46.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery game that relies on classic point-and-click mechanics to uncover family secrets.

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 50.4%, Adventure 49.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven point-and-click game that focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving with a female lead.

When Sarah inherits her great-uncle's old country home, she has no idea about the dark secret she has stumbled upon, and the obscure world it will take her to.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on atmospheric horror and environmental investigation.

A cargo ship carrying a valuable collection of artwork for the Metropolitan Museum of Art sinks. A few months later, one of the paintings resurfaces in Hungary. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the Dragon?

Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 48.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics to uncover dark, historical 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 64.8%, Adventure 35.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective noir that offers a mature narrative and classic point-and-click investigative gameplay.

A strange artifact has been excavated on the coast of Brittany - and now the agents of the Myth Seekers are in grave danger. Amelia has to act fast to protect modern-day Paris. What other mysteries lurk deep within the Sunken City?

Why similar: Adventure 100%

On a quest to recover the Scepter of Zeus for The Museum of Lost Secrets, archeologist and adventurer Samantha Swift stumbles upon one of the greatest archeological finds of all time! Unfortunately, she also runs into greedy treasure hunter Ravena Stryker.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer?

Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Point & Click 43.9%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Adventure 49.6%

An abandoned boat. A system of surveillance camera that works. A woman, Lea Nichols, only survivor of a team of researchers. Monitor, manage, search… Behind your camera, guide Lea Nichols to freedom but also to the truth. Be her eyes and ears to help fulfill her destiny! But be careful, remember that things are not always what they seem…

Why similar: Adventure 53.9%, Point & Click 46.1%

Ariane, a young reporter, is suddenly swallowed by the earth while covering a story near the Sneffels volcano. When she awakens, she discovers the strangest landscapes and a host of unusual objects. Join Ariane as she explores an unkown world of fascinating and fantastical civilizations hidden beneath the surface of the Earth.

Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Point & Click 47.5%

Anna wakes up in a vast and mysterious undersea temple with amnesia. By unlocking the enchanted Imperial Relics she must rediscover her own lost identity and the forbidden secrets of Dark Empress before it’s too late.

Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Point & Click 47.9%

An Ancient and most sinister evil threatens the soul of an innocent young girl. Explore the remote and mysterious theatre to uncover lost horrors and find the solution. Can you outwit the beast?

Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Point & Click 47.5%

Dawn Ashmoore is about to uncover the dark mysteries of ancient Egypt. The old gods step into our world.

Why similar: Adventure 54.4%, Point & Click 45.6%

A vicious serial killer leaves a trail of blood across America. He butchers his victims and leaves a card at the crime scene as his signature trademark. But he wants more! He triggers a psychotic face-off with the Federal Agent Nicole Bonnet, whose area of expertise is serial killers.

Why similar: Adventure 57.5%, Point & Click 42.5%

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 59.6%, Adventure 40.4%

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 66.7%, Adventure 33.3%

Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.6%, Adventure 37.4%

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: Point & Click 66.6%, Adventure 33.4%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 84.2%, Adventure 15.8%

In the dark Medieval age a baleful cult and its adherers strived to seize the rule over the city, control its inhabitants and destroy all sources of knowledge and culture. Help Marla in this hiodden object adventure to uncover the secret conspiracy, release her kidnapped brother and save the city!

Why similar: Adventure 63.5%, Point & Click 36.5%

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 71.3%, Adventure 28.7%

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 55.7%, Adventure 44.3%

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Adventure 52.8%, Point & Click 47.2%

When Samantha's new benefactor asks her to track down Alexander the Great's Scroll of Wealth, the opportunity seems too be good to be true—searching for the scroll while collecting amazing finds for the Museum of Secrets Lost!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

To free her beloved, the lawyer Kathleen Wilson has to hold her own investigation. She’ll have to solve a plethora of puzzles before she can learn what really happened.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.2%, Adventure 41.8%

When the kingdom is shaken as children are being kidnapped, the court alchemist and best detective decides to take matters into her own hands. Using elixirs and shapeshifting magic, you have to stop the dreadful sound of the deadly symphony.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

There are dark secrets that have an annoying tendency to crawl back into the light, escaping oblivion. But there is also Sarah Pennington, the most skilled agent of the ever-watching Secret Order, who is there to face them.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

The bestselling Secret Files franchise celebrates its return! The dream couple Max and Nina have announced their forthcoming wedding.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 40.7%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.1%, Adventure 32.9%

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 70.4%, Adventure 29.6%

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 63.5%, Adventure 36.5%

Mina’s rescue from the end of the first game is cut dramatically short and she and primate pal Jep are left again on the mysterious island to fend for themselves! Mina needs to dress her wounds and keep safe against the local wildlife, but now she has the assistance of the player controlled Jep who can fit in smaller spaces, move deftly...

Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Adventure 43.6%

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 70.9%, Point & Click 29.1%

A will of steel, a heart of stone, intelligence as sharp as a knife, and wisdom as deep as oblivion. Play a remorseless character to live an original story inspired by the famous novel of Valerio Evangelisti.

Why similar: Adventure 56.3%, Point & Click 43.7%