Games Like Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Surreal 35.8%, Casual 9.3%, Cute 5.9%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, point-and-click experience captures the same sense of wordless wonder and organic exploration found in early Cyan games.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Surreal 20.3%, Cartoony 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, whimsical adventure that rewards curiosity with delightful animations and a playful, non-punishing atmosphere.

There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.

Why similar: Nostalgia 40% ★, Point & Click 34.5%, Family Friendly 11%, Adventure 8.6%, Casual 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic Humongous Entertainment title shares the exact 90s point-and-click charm and family-friendly exploration style of the seed game.

A short, surprising, toy-like puzzle game.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Surreal 22%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Casual 12.1%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, short, and highly interactive experience that focuses on the joy of clicking and manipulating objects in a dreamlike setting.

The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Classic 19.6% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Surreal 10.9%, Casual 9%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational work from the same creators, this game shares the deep, atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving roots of Cosmic Osmo.

The super-suave agent, SPY Fox, must find Mr. Udderly, rescue all the cows, and stop William the Kid from depleting the worlds supply of milk. Using ingenious SPY gadgets, keen wits, and daring moves, SPY Fox, jumps out on an udderly exhilarating adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Nostalgia 27.7% ★, Family Friendly 13.7%, Adventure 10%, Casual 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another quintessential 90s adventure game that mirrors the whimsical, interactive world-building found in Cosmic Osmo.

Help Fatty Bear and His Friends Cook Up A Birthday You'll Never Forget!

Why similar: Point & Click 55.8%, Casual 16.3%, Adventure 15%, Family Friendly 13%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same era of point-and-click pioneers, this game offers a similar toy-like interface and gentle, exploration-based gameplay.

So who is haunting the schoolhouse, taking the toys and practically scaring the scales off all the guppies?

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Nostalgia 24.7% ★, Family Friendly 22.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Casual 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beloved 90s adventure game that emphasizes exploration and interactive discovery within a colorful, child-friendly environment.

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 33%, Surreal 24.2%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Cute 8%, Casual 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click game features a surreal, mechanical world that feels like a direct evolution of the Cosmic Osmo aesthetic.

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Surreal 19.4%, Family Friendly 10%, Cute 9.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, charming, and hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes the joy of discovery in a surreal, peaceful environment.

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Surreal 21.6%, Family Friendly 18.5%, Cartoony 16.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world puzzle game captures a sense of playful discovery and charm that makes exploring its island setting a delight.

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Adventure 19.9%, Casual 19%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, hand-drawn adventure that focuses on atmosphere, exploration, and a whimsical storybook aesthetic.

Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Surreal 25.9%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Cute 9.6%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful, whimsical art and a focus on exploring strange, interconnected worlds through point-and-click interaction.

CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Cartoony 22.6%, Surreal 18.8%, Cute 9%, Casual 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and surreal point-and-click adventure that prioritizes visual gags and playful interactions over complex narrative challenges.

Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, First-Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, short, and atmospheric exploration game that focuses on the simple joy of wandering through a surreal, pixelated landscape.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Casual 15.5%, Cute 9.1%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This interactive, hand-drawn world functions like a digital toy box, rewarding players for clicking on every nook and cranny to find hidden secrets.

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: Nostalgia 24.9% ★, Point & Click 20.8%, Cartoony 14.6%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click game that pays homage to the classic 90s style with its cute, hand-drawn art and nostalgic exploration mechanics.

Tales of Cosmos is an old-school point-and-click adventure game set in a huge open world planetary system. Pilot your rocket across space, land on planets and moons, solve puzzles, and unravel a cosmic mystery with the help of a genius monkey and a wondrous talking dog.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Cartoony 20%, Adventure 17.9%, Mystery 8.3%, Cute 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed adventure that emphasizes point-and-click exploration and a surreal, whimsical narrative.

Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. An adventure that takes place almost entirely in front of a fireplace - about looking up up up out of the chimney, and the cold world just on the other side of the wall. From the creators of World of Goo and Human Resource Machine.

Why similar: Casual 34.1%, Point & Click 25.1%, Surreal 18%, Adventure 10.2%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and toy-like experience that encourages players to experiment with physics and fire in a bizarre, darkly humorous setting.

Neko Odyssey: A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! Here’s a slightly unusual Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation.

Why similar: Cartoony 22.3%, Family Friendly 21%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Cute 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-based game that focuses on the simple, rewarding act of finding and photographing cats in a charming world.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Cute 27.2%, Family Friendly 26.3%, Casual 26%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based exploration game that shares the lighthearted, surreal tone and simple, satisfying mechanics of the seed game.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 53.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 11.5%, 2D 8.3%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that rewards players for exploring its strange, hand-painted world.

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 35.7%, Cartoony 11.4%, Casual 9.9%, Surreal 9.6%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, surreal puzzle game that relies on visual exploration and manipulation, mirroring the experimental nature of early interactive media.

It's Kooky is a hand drawn hidden object game. Unlike any other, you will have to find those quirky characters with unusual behaviours hidden throughout the map of different locations. Have a kooky fun time!!!

Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Family Friendly 15.8%, Cute 10.7%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns exploration into a playful, interactive experience where clicking on the environment reveals hidden, funny details.

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 43.8%, Classic 23.2% ★, Cartoony 15.9%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features the same cartoony, humorous, and puzzle-rich exploration style as the seed game.

Hidden object game in a fairytale style. This is a kind game for kids.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Family Friendly 26.6%, Casual 12.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, hand-drawn hidden-object game that captures the playful, low-stakes exploration vibe of the seed game.

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 51.1%, Classic 25.9% ★, Adventure 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s adventure game that offers a rich, interactive world filled with character and charm.

Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

Why similar: Exploration 21.5%, Open World 21.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Casual 15.2%, Cute 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A playful, exploration-focused game that encourages players to interact with a surreal environment in a non-linear fashion.

Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.

Why similar: Cartoony 21.8%, Point & Click 18.1%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%

Explore Dodd's local museum in this short and sweet, casual and relaxing side-scroller adventure! Visit various exhibits within the museum's four wings and talk to various characters along the way!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Cartoony 18.4%, Casual 15%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Exploration 10%

Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Classic 15.5% ★, Nostalgia 11.5% ★, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.4%

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Exploration 51.2%, Adventure 42%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, surreal, and atmospheric world that rewards players for simply exploring and discovering its strange secrets.

An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 14.5%, Cute 13.1%, Cartoony 13.1%

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.7%, Cartoony 21.5%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Cute 9.4%

Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure!

Why similar: Casual 50.3%, Adventure 49.7%

Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.8%, Exploration 16.7%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Cute 11.7%, Casual 7.8%

Sono is a 2D exploration game where players effortlessly glide through an abstract microcosm collecting lost fragments of sound.

Why similar: Casual 29.3%, Adventure 24.6%, Family Friendly 23.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: Family Friendly 34.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Casual 16.4%, Exploration 14.8%, Cute 12.4%

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 57.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Surreal 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 4%

The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.

Why similar: Surreal 38.3%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 9.3%, First-Person 8%

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 37.4%, Surreal 29.7%, Cute 8.3%, Mystery 7.1%, Casual 6.4%

👽 Hidden Cosmo Cats - Find and paint 100 hidden cats in this big cosmic location! Test your attention and relax in this cozy and free game 😺

Why similar: Point & Click 25.2%, Cartoony 24.8%, Exploration 18.2%, Casual 15.5%, Cute 14.2%

Hidden object game in the cosmic setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Game for all ages.

Why similar: Casual 23.4%, Adventure 18.5%, Exploration 18.4%, Cute 17.1%, Family Friendly 13.8%

A relaxing hidden object game. Explore unusual houses in search of secrets that their owners hide.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Cartoony 25.1%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Cute 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%

Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in the charming town of Whaleville located inside a whale.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Family Friendly 18.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Cute 11%, Open World 9%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Surreal 18.1%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 9.6%, First-Person 9.5%

Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Family Friendly 22.7%, Cute 15.1%, Exploration 15.1%, Casual 7.1%

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Exploration 18.4%, Adventure 17.1%, First-Person 14.5%, Classic 10.5% ★

A retro-inspired adventure puzzle game featuring multiple playable characters with interwoven storylines. Explore the natural (and unnatural) world for unique interactions and unlock items to aid you in your quest. There's nothing as simultaneously charming and strange as the world of Tux and Fanny.

Why similar: Surreal 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Exploration 19.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Cute 12%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, First-Person 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 6.7%

Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!

Why similar: Cartoony 20.1%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Exploration 15.5%, Cute 15.3%, Adventure 13.9%

LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Family Friendly 24.8%, Cute 14.6%, Casual 11.4%, Adventure 7.6%

Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a place full of mystery and adventure. There's a surprise around every turn, a huge world to explore and dozens of mini-games to enjoy. Spelunx and the Caves of Mr.

Why similar: Casual 51.3%, Adventure 48.7%

Easy game for easy life. Enjoy.

Why similar: Family Friendly 34.6%, First-Person 24.2%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.5%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 15%, Classic 12.6% ★, Family Friendly 10.4%

Find and free the hidden Ghosts spread throughout distinct Arcade Game Worlds, and create your own ones!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, 1980s 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Cute 9%, Family Friendly 8.8%

The Campsite is a short, modern point-and-click adventure that retains the spirit of classic graphic adventures. With around 60 minutes of gameplay, it’s perfect for casual players and newcomers alike, offering an accessible and enjoyable experience that’s easy to pick up and play anytime.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Adventure 8.9%

Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case. Explore underwater caves, deep canyons and colorful reefs, and discover fascinating places like King Crab's Castle and A Sunken Ship Out of Time, in an effort to save the reef.

Why similar: Nostalgia 33.8% ★, Point & Click 32.5%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Casual 5.6%

Talk to a stone. Cover yourself in butter. Befriend a flying onion. Take a short break from life and go on a feel-good cat adventure!

Why similar: Surreal 30.7%, Family Friendly 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Exploration 9.8%, Cute 9.5%