- #1 Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance
97% matchVery Positive90% of 988 reviews2023
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.
Why similar: Point & Click 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor in the series, maintaining the same dark fairy-tale atmosphere and puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #2 Creepy Tale
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,883 reviews2020
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Why similar: Stealth 20.3%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series provides the foundational hand-drawn art style and narrative tone found in the sequel.
- #3 Creepy Tale: Some Other Place
96% matchVery Positive94% of 616 reviews2024
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Side Scroller 8%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that continues the series' signature blend of eerie storytelling and point-and-click adventure.
- #4 Children of Silentown
95% matchVery Positive87% of 1,485 reviews2023
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a remarkably similar hand-drawn aesthetic and focuses on a young protagonist navigating a dark, mysterious world.
- #5 Fran Bow
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 29.3%, Story Rich 15.4%, Puzzle 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the unsettling, surreal, and dark narrative style that fans of Creepy Tale will appreciate.
- #6 Rusty Lake: Roots
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,536 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Puzzle 23.4%, Story Rich 9%, Mystery 7.2%, Psychological Horror 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, surreal puzzle experience with a dark, atmospheric tone that aligns well with the Creepy Tale series.
- #7 Cube Escape Collection
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,443 reviews2020
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.9%, Puzzle 20.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides a series of surreal, point-and-click puzzles that are essential for fans of dark, atmospheric mystery games.
- #8 Bad Dream: Coma
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,195 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A grim, point-and-click adventure where your choices directly impact the dark world around you.
- #9 Little Misfortune
91% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 30.2%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Story Rich 15.6%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores grim themes through the eyes of a child in a whimsical yet disturbing world.
- #10 Creaks
91% matchVery Positive95% of 5,721 reviews2020
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Hand-drawn 29%, Puzzle 19.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-drawn art style and atmospheric puzzle-platforming that feels very similar to the Creepy Tale experience.
- #11 Sally Face - Episode One
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,081 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a dark, unsettling atmosphere combined with a strong, character-driven story.
- #12 Lost in Play
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 24.9%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more whimsical, it shares the high-quality hand-drawn animation and puzzle-adventure gameplay found in Creepy Tale 2.
- #13 Almost My Floor
89% matchVery Positive92% of 244 reviews2021
Dev: Potata Company
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.
Why similar: Point & Click 17%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and puzzle-solving in a surreal setting.
- #14 DISTRAINT 2
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,739 reviews2018
Dev: Jesse Makkonen
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Story Rich 15%, Narration 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a 2D side-scrolling perspective to tell a deep, emotional, and dark story.
- #15 The Cat Lady
87% matchVery Positive94% of 6,079 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Story Rich 17%, Drama 13.6%, Puzzle 9%, Psychological Horror 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mature, dark, and highly narrative-driven point-and-click game that excels at psychological storytelling.
- #16 Rusty Lake Hotel
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,008 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Puzzle 20.5%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Mystery 7.7%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark puzzle game that fits perfectly into the collection of atmospheric point-and-click titles.
- #17 Slender Threads
84% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2025
Dev: Blyts
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Hand-drawn 13%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that emphasizes a dark, psychological narrative and mysterious atmosphere.
- #18 Follow the meaning
84% matchVery Positive94% of 980 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Mystery 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, 2D puzzle adventure that captures the quiet, mysterious tone of the seed game.
- #19 Whispering Willows
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,862 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Point & Click 14.7%, Story Rich 14%, Drama 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a young protagonist in a dark, atmospheric setting with puzzle elements that mirror the exploration in Creepy Tale.
- #20 Larry The Unlucky Part 3
85% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Help Larry find a cure for his wife and break his curse of unluckiness by solving riddles and puzzles on his adventures around the whole world.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, point-and-click adventure that shares the 2D, atmospheric, and slightly dark tone of the seed game.
- #21 Rusty Lake Paradise
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,942 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Puzzle 23.4%, Mystery 6.9%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Psychological Horror 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of bizarre, puzzle-filled adventures in a dark, mysterious setting.
- #22 Bad Dream: Stories
82% matchVery Positive95% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Bad Dream: Stories is a collection of older games in the Bad Dream series in a new, remastered form. Play the series of short point & click titles and travel through the disturbing and atmospheric world of dreams.
Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of dark, hand-drawn point-and-click adventures that prioritize atmosphere and player choice.
- #23 Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
81% matchVery Positive95% of 9,094 reviews2019
Dev: Baroque DecayPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.
Why similar: Stealth 19.7%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, dark art style with point-and-click exploration and a tense, mysterious narrative.
- #24 My Big Sister
80% matchVery Positive93% of 665 reviews2018
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?
Why similar: Story Rich 27%, Atmospheric 16%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 14.2%, Adventure 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich adventure that deals with dark themes and surreal elements in a 2D pixel-art style.
- #25 Detention
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,663 reviews2017
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Drama 16.4%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, story-rich game that uses horror elements to explore dark historical and psychological themes.
- #26 The last door
81% match6 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: AlekseyPub: AlekseyN
Windows
You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.
Why similar: Puzzle 44%, Adventure 24%, Cartoony 19.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, point-and-click horror game that relies on its eerie tone and mystery to drive the experience.
- #27 Larry The Unlucky Part 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2021
Dev: Strongshell Software
Windows
Larry is back! Discover his intriguing story and solve puzzles to understand how his life plays out.
Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Mystery 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the puzzle-adventure gameplay with a focus on atmospheric, 2D environments.
- #28 Through Abandoned: The Refuge
82% matchMixed50% of 236 reviews2019
Dev: Igor KrutovPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
It’s the new game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Drama 10.9%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a 2D, indie-style world.
- #29 Castle of Secrets
78% matchMixed63% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Serene Questworks StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click puzzle game that features a female protagonist and a mysterious, atmospheric setting.
- #30 The Room Two
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,212 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Point & Click 28.2%, Mystery 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Adventure 4.7%
- #31 Downfall
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,627 reviews2016
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...
Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Story Rich 17.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Adventure 10.2%, Drama 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click adventure that focuses on mature themes and a haunting atmosphere.
- #32 Slender Threads: Prologue
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Blyts
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10%, Mystery 7.2%
- #33 BROKEN LIFE
75% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: IKKOSAMA
Windows
BROKEN LIFE is an atmospheric, fully voiced Point-and-Click Adventure set in a war-torn world. Follow Leo, a former soldier, as he returns to his hometown to uncover the fate of his family, restore his home, and confront the dark secrets hidden within.
Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.2%
- #34 Escape Lala 2 - Retro Point and Click Adventure
77% matchVery Positive99% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #35 Midnight Swamp
74% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: WildOmul
Windows
Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #36 Children of Silentown: Prologue
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,048 reviews2020
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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 23.2%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #37 Castle Of Secrets: Prologue
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: SQ Game StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
The Castle of Secrets — a game with a deep and mysterious storyline, beautiful 3D graphics, unique gameplay and mechanics, will immerse you in a fairy tale of reality and mystery. How will this fairy tale end? It's your call.
Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Drama 10.5%
- #38 URLate
73% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: NoSepoGames
Windows
URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #39 The Mildew Children
71% matchVery Positive93% of 451 reviews2024
Dev: The Growing StonesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Mystery 10.5%
- #40 Claire
71% matchVery Positive94% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: TS GAMES LLC
Windows
Beth returns to her estranged sister’s house in 1963. Explore chilling, richly detailed levels, solve puzzles, and uncover haunting family secrets. Face intense scares and heart-pounding chases, with your choice shaping multiple endings.
Why similar: Stealth 17.9%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #41 The Paradixion: Son's Room
73% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: GomPangGames
Windows
[The Paradixion: Son's Room] is a point-and-click adventure game with a mysterious atmosphere.Solve various puzzles with a unique atmosphere and find the hidden elements in the game to gather clues about the story.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%
- #42 TSIOQUE
72% matchVery Positive95% of 1,875 reviews2018
Dev: OhNoo Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
TSIOQUE (pronounced: "chiock") is a dark but playful Point & Click adventure, hand-animated in meticulous, frame-by-frame 2D. Escape the clutches of an Evil Wizard and discover the secrets hidden within the spellbound castle of your ancestors.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #43 Untale: King of Revinia
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Empty Die Studio
Windows · Linux
Unravel the mystery of the King's sudden death... Claim your right for the throne. Try to stay alive as long as possible. Will you take the risk? The story for those who are brave enough to dive in a dark story and are able to think reasonably.
Why similar: Drama 17.3%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.6%
- #44 Black Mirror II
73% matchVery Positive90% of 697 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Point & Click 52.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #45 Wood and Flesh: A Candleforth Short Story
70% matchVery Positive87% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Under The Bed Games
Windows
Wood and Flesh: A Candleforth Short Story is a point & click puzzle adventure with hand-drawn 2D graphics and a cozy horror setting that tells a short story set in the Tales from Candleforth universe.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Point & Click 23.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 13%, Lore-Rich 9.5%
- #46 Almost My Floor: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive91% of 163 reviews2020
Dev: Potata Company
Windows · Linux
A Prologue to Almost My Floor, an upcoming horror-themed point'n'click adventure. Alex is a real fan of creepy stuff and horror movies, but he never expected to experience it himself just by taking the elevator back home! Can he avoid the madness and deal with the evil he's up against?
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #47 Vasilisa and Baba Yaga
68% matchVery Positive89% of 890 reviews2024
Dev: Baba Yaga Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.1%, Cartoony 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Dark 9.9%
- #48 Tales from Candleforth
69% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Under the Bed GamesPub: Feardemic
Windows
Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.7%, Point & Click 17.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #49 Little Nightmares II
68% matchVery Positive93% of 55,847 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.3%, Stealth 18.6%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Dark 11.3%
- #50 Horror Tale 1: Kidnapper
70% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoria Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery behind a terrifying kidnapper in this story-driven horror adventure. Solve puzzles, explore eerie locations, and help Tom and his friends survive in 1990s America. Horror Tale is a creepy escape game full of twists and suspense.
Why similar: Stealth 20.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.2%
- #51 Shapik: The Quest
68% matchVery Positive94% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Paul PodberezkoPub: Rapid Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a story of Shapik, traveling through magic forest in search of his missing sister. Explore a beautiful world, full of mystery, magic and danger and find your missing sister, solving puzzles on your way.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Cartoony 8.5%, Mystery 7%
- #52 Bramble: The Mountain King
67% matchVery Positive95% of 7,288 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.7%, Narration 20.7%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Story Rich 14.1%, Dark 12.1%
- #53 Dad's Monster House
69% matchVery Positive94% of 263 reviews2021
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.2%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Dark 8.6%
- #54 Exiled
67% matchVery Positive90% of 242 reviews2024
Dev: John Szymanski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Charlotte is missing. Decode an ancient language, investigate a mystery, and stay away from ancient monsters in this compact puzzle thriller.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.1%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Puzzle 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%
- #55 CLeM
67% matchVery Positive92% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 18%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #56 Bulb Boy
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,046 reviews2015
Dev: Bulbware
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves.
Why similar: Point & Click 48%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Dark 10.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #57 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
71% matchMixed66% of 382 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #58 Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: HunDong Studio
Windows · Mac
Carl is an ordinary teenager who works in a mechanical factory far from home for a living. To celebrate his sister's birthday, he returned home and met two unkind people. The story began.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Cartoony 8.2%
- #59 Forest Asylum 2
65% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Michal Piotrowski
Windows
Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!
Why similar: Adventure 23.9%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Puzzle 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Dark 15.7%
- #60 The Night is Grey
66% matchVery Positive82% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Whalestork Interactive
Windows · Mac
Graham’s alone in a forest filled with strange wolves. While he’s fleeing for his life he finds a lost girl in an abandoned lodge that won’t survive without his help. Try to find their way to safety in this slow-burning cinematic thriller filled with puzzles, hand-drawn animation and lots of mystery
Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Drama 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%