Games Like Cleo - a pirate's tale

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 27.9%, Pirates 26.4% ★, Comedy 11.5%, 1990's 10%, Funny 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive pirate-themed point-and-click adventure that heavily inspired the genre and the tone of Cleo.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 28.3%, 1990's 27.2%, Pirates 17.8% ★, Retro 9.1%, Comedy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of pirate adventure humor, it perfectly matches the whimsical and funny tone of the seed game.

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 26.3%, Pirates 25% ★, Comedy 12.1%, Funny 8.8%, 1990's 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic pirate formula that honors the legacy of the original games while feeling fresh.

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Pirates 25.9% ★, Comedy 12.8%, 1990's 7.7%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sequel that continues the iconic pirate adventure formula with excellent puzzles and witty dialogue.

Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot takes on the villainous Baron Widebeard in this point and click adventure game. Meet a hilarious cast of characters including Tom Baker (Dr Who) and face perplexing challenges in your search for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.

Why similar: Pirates 33.7% ★, Point & Click 15%, Cute 7.3%, Narration 6.6%, Emotional 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and funny pirate-themed adventure that shares the lighthearted spirit and point-and-click mechanics of Cleo.

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Pirates 33.7% ★, Point & Click 16.3%, Retro 10.3%, Funny 9%, Comedy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that directly pays homage to the retro pirate games of the 90s.

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.5%, 1990's 16.1%, Comedy 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Cute 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful pixel-art adventure that excels at capturing the nostalgic, classic point-and-click atmosphere.

Nelly Cootalot is the stupidly named pirate adventurer with a heart of gold. Uncover corruption and wanton punning in this HD revival of a classic freeware adventure game.

Why similar: Pirates 33.2% ★, Point & Click 17.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Comedy 10.1%, Funny 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This earlier entry in the series offers a cute, pirate-focused adventure that feels right at home with the seed game.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Narration 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic pixel-art narrative adventure that balances charm and classic puzzle-solving mechanics.

Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a charming point-and-click adventure about tabletop gaming, mischievous friends, and spectral poultry.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Comedy 19.8%, Funny 17.7%, Cute 12%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the quirky, funny, and lighthearted tone that makes Cleo such an enjoyable experience.

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 36.3%, 1990's 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Comedy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by industry legends, this game perfectly captures the 90s LucasArts design philosophy and humor.

A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.

Why similar: Pirates 37% ★, Point & Click 31.9%, Comedy 14%, Adventure 11.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed adventure game that leans into a humorous and casual style similar to the seed game.

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 18%, 1990's 13.8%, Comedy 11.8%, Funny 10.3%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on humor and clever puzzle-solving makes this a great fit for fans of narrative-driven adventures.

Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Funny 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 1990's 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that prioritizes strong narrative and atmospheric storytelling.

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 43.4%, Comedy 22.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Funny 9.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-quality humor and classic point-and-click mechanics that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Mysterious Things are Happening on Vooju Island...

Why similar: Pirates 49.6% ★, Point & Click 33.2%, Adventure 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct pirate-themed point-and-click adventure that focuses on humor and classic inventory-based puzzles.

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 46.9%, Adventure 14.7%, 1990's 10.4%, Puzzle 6.9%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that is both accessible and rewarding.

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 49.5%, Adventure 16.2%, 1990's 12.5%, Retro 9.4%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and charming adventure that emphasizes exploration and a sense of wonder.

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 98%, Female Protagonist 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.6%, Adventure 0.4%, Retro 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art point-and-click mystery that delivers a compelling story in a retro package.

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 53.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality pixel-art adventure with deep storytelling and excellent character interactions.

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 37.8%, Comedy 17.7%, 1990's 15.5%, Funny 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts adventure that helped define the genre and shares the same DNA as the seed game.

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 34.8%, 1990's 17.9%, Comedy 11.9%, Retro 8.9%, Funny 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An essential 90s adventure game that showcases the humor and puzzle design that inspired Cleo.

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 40.1%, Funny 18.9%, Comedy 16.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, point-and-click mystery with beautiful art and engaging character-driven gameplay.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Cute 14%, Puzzle 11.3%, Comedy 9.4%, Funny 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, point-and-click adventure with a distinct art style and a lighthearted take on cosmic horror.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, 1990's 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.6%

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 55.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D 2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art point-and-click adventure with a strong atmosphere and a gripping story.

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 43.9%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic pixel-art adventure that offers a compelling story and classic gameplay.

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.3%, Comedy 13.3%, 1990's 12.1%, Funny 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A short point-and-click adventure game set in a comedic medieval fantasy world, deliberately reminiscent of the great classics from the 80s / 90s, with a specific sweet spot for LucasArts production.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, 1990's 14.4%, Comedy 11.5%, Narration 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

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 52.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art adventure series that focuses on character development and mystery-solving.

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, 1990's 17.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Retro 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for 90s adventure games, offering a grand adventure that feels like a classic movie.

Discover a humouristic point and click adventure inspired by all the masterpieces which made us stick to our computers back in the day (and therefore we played outside way too infrequently). [Chapter 1 available]

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, 1990's 23.1%, Funny 10.6%, Colorful 9%, 2D 8%

Perfect Tides is a point and click adventure game about the agony and anticipation of being a teen. Set in the year 2000, you follow Mara, an internet-obsessed young writer who lives on a so-called island paradise.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Emotional 12.3%, Narration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Funny 8.1%

tiny & Tall: Gleipnir, Part One is a classic yet modern point'n'click adventure, inspired by LucasArt's legendary titles.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.5%, Adventure 29.8%, Funny 20.7%

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: Pirates 31.8% ★, Funny 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Comedy 10%, Cute 9.5%

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Funny 13.5%, Comedy 12.5%, Cute 9.2%, Family Friendly 8.6%

FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, 1990's 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

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 22.1%, 1990's 16.3%, Comedy 8.9%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Emotional 25.2%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Funny 17.9%, Colorful 11.6%, Puzzle 10.3%

Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Funny 12.3%, Linear 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Colorful 10.8%

Zniw Adventure is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game with a strong 90's vibe and cartoon animations. Play as Zniw - a yellow female dinosaur who is on a mission to find the ultimate gift for her mother's hatchday!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Narration 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Retro 12.3%, Cute 10.1%

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 28.6%, Narration 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Funny 12.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Comedy 11.5%, Cute 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Adventure 10.1%

Lone McLonegan is an old-school point-n-click adventure game inspired by old westerns with touches of acid humor. Help Lone become "The Most Wanted Outlaw In The Wild West" as you tackle fun puzzles and meet quirky characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Narration 11.4%, Comedy 10.6%, Funny 9.2%, Cute 8.1%

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 33.1%, 1990's 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Funny 9.4%, Puzzle 8.9%

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Cute 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Funny 15.9%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Puzzle 11.3%

Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Comedy 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Old School 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Retro 14.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Old School 9.3%

An adventure game with logic challenges about a funny pirate

Why similar: Pirates 42.5% ★, Funny 15.5%, Comedy 15.2%, Cute 9.5%, Logic 8.6%

Pants Quest is a tiny, lovingly crafted point & click adventure game about finding your way in life. And your pants. Sometimes just getting dressed & leaving the house feels like an impossible task. Follow one man's emotional journey to deal with the hurdles that life can throw at you on a bad day.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Retro 13.8%, 1990's 13%, Funny 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.

Why similar: Retro 16.7%, Old School 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Logic 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Stellar Mess is a 2D point&click adventure game, set somewhere in Argentinean Patagonia. The game is inspired by early classic EGA games of the genre.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, 1990's 18.8%, Comedy 15.4%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

A wacky 8-bit retro-style point and click Christmas adventure, reminiscent of '90s classics. Explore Santa's village as a devilish imp with a mischievous knack for getting into trouble. Solve puzzles and uncover mysteries while meeting some peculiar characters along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, 1990's 17%, Funny 11.6%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art.

Why similar: Narration 15.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Cute 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Puzzle 11%

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Comedy 19.8%, 1990's 11.8%, Funny 9%, Adventure 8.1%

Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!

Why similar: Pirates 34.8% ★, Funny 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Ever miss being a child, playing games at your grandma's or in your old bedroom? Look no further! Play The Adventures of Elena Temple, the classic you never knew existed, on old machines that kind of sort of maybe existed. It's not like you can remember for sure, right?

Why similar: Retro 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Old School 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Funny 14.6%

This is an old school comedy/satire point-and-click game set in a fictive office environment. You play as Henriksen, a regular office worker who realizes he has been treated badly by his colleagues, and sets out on a revenge spree. Features norwegian voice acting and pixel art graphics.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, 1990's 16.3%, Comedy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Funny 7.8%

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 25.3%, Comedy 16.8%, Funny 14.6%, 1990's 8.6%, Puzzle 7.7%

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Funny 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Puzzle 10.1%, Cute 8.8%