Games Like Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony - Prologue

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

Why similar: Pirates 22.6% ★, Mystery 14.1%, Point & Click 14%, Stylized 8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the full version of the seed game, offering the complete narrative experience of the mystery.

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 23%, Mystery 18.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, 1990's 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of historical mystery and modern point-and-click mechanics with a strong narrative focus.

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 30.6% ★, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Old School 9%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same lighthearted yet mysterious spirit of classic adventure games with a focus on exploration.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Supernatural 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of bite-sized, pixel-art mystery cases that mirror the investigative feel of the seed game.

Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.

Why similar: America 24.5% ★, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 11.6%, Old School 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It channels 80s nostalgia through a mystery-adventure lens with multiple endings and choices that matter.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 96.7%, Mystery 0.9%, Pixel Graphics 0.7%, Adventure 0.5%, Detective 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential pixel-art mystery adventure that excels in storytelling and atmospheric investigation.

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 28.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Supernatural 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a deep, story-rich experience with branching choices and a compelling supernatural mystery.

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches.

Why similar: Alternate History 26.3%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed mystery adventure that emphasizes dialogue and investigation in a beautifully realized setting.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Alternate History 26.1%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure set in a steampunk world that emphasizes player choice and investigation.

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 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Mystery 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a complex, story-driven mystery set in a detailed pixel-art world.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, atmospheric post-apocalyptic setting with challenging puzzles and a strong narrative core.

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 30.3% ★, Point & Click 17.8%, 1990's 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that shares the lighthearted, exploration-focused tone of the seed game.

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 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that balances a grim, dystopian mystery with engaging puzzle mechanics.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pixel-art detective mystery that focuses on gathering clues and solving logic puzzles.

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 29.4%, Mystery 24.2%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic point-and-click feel with a focus on historical mystery and character-driven storytelling.

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Mystery 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Supernatural 12.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning pixel-art detective game that blends noir themes with a deep, story-rich mystery.

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 34%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Adventure 12%, 1990's 8.2%, Mystery 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern point-and-click design that pays homage to the genre's roots while delivering a compelling mystery.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Detective 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that offers multiple ways to solve puzzles based on the protagonist's abilities.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Mystery 25.2%, Funny 11.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Detective 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic historical mystery adventure that set the standard for the genre's narrative and puzzle design.

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 34.4%, Story Rich 19.7%, Puzzle 16.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, beautifully animated adventure that focuses on uncovering a dark, occult mystery.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Mystery 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Puzzle 16.4%, Story Rich 16.3%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-heavy adventure that explores a surreal world through a child's perspective.

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 35.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery adventure that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and point-and-click investigation.

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.8%, Adventure 29.3%, Detective 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-style point-and-click mystery featuring a cynical protagonist and classic puzzle-solving gameplay.

Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.

Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Supernatural 17.6%, Story Rich 17.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, choice-driven adventure that allows for multiple approaches to solving problems and navigating the world.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 32.7%, Pirates 14% ★, Puzzle 13.6%, Detective 13.4%, Story Rich 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, logic-based mystery game that challenges players to piece together a historical tragedy through investigation.

Join Ash on the journey of an afterlife-time! Travel through a mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures, interesting characters, and memorable moments! Ash must find her way back home and save her sister from the powers that be.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Funny 16.4%, Story Rich 15.9%, Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven, pixel-art adventure that blends exploration with a unique, mystical narrative.

Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!

Why similar: Story Rich 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Adventure 10%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy narrative game that rewards curiosity and interaction with a vibrant, pixelated world.

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Story Rich 13%, Detective 9.1%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Mystery 25.3%, Point & Click 24.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 8%

Meridian 157: Prologue is the first in a series of point-and-click puzzle adventure games. Play as David Zander, a meteorologist who is investigating a mysterious weather signal on a remote island south of Alaska. Venture toward the remote island to discover the mystery behind the 157th meridian!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Mystery 24.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

The story is about Ash. An ordinary girl who takes a journey through a mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures. Ash must find her way back home...before something else finds her.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.5%, Story Rich 21.3%, Old School 18.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Funny 9.2%, Puzzle 8.6%

Help an old axolotl bring life back to a dying island in the Time on Frog Island Prologue - a small, self-contained, mini adventure and prelude to the full Trading Time game. Download the prologue for free and be sure to wishlist the full game if you enjoyed this first mini-adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 41.5%, Puzzle 36.5%, Funny 16.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

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 20.1%, Mystery 14.2%, 1990's 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Puzzle 10%

Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Mystery 28.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 5.1%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Mystery 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Old School 9%

A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Mystery 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.8%

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Puzzle 19.6%, Mystery 18.1%, Story Rich 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D 8.4%

A little robot becomes a pilgrim and crosses a wild post-apocalyptic world to find the meaning of life.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Stylized 20%, 1990's 17.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.8%, Story Rich 27.7%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 11.2%, 2D 9.1%

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 25%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Puzzle 9.8%

A Prologue to Whateverland, an upcoming point-n-click adventure set in a bizarrely beautiful hand-drawn world, where everyone gets what they truly deserve. Experience the beginning of the journey of Vincent, an unfortunate thief, who can either find a way out or stay trapped there forever.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Adventure 18.8%, Funny 11.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, 2D 8.3%

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 31.8%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 16.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Mystery 24.1%, Puzzle 16.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 9.3%

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

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Point & Click 16.7%, Stylized 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Funny 11.2%

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.3%, Story Rich 22.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%

Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Stylized 19.6%, Detective 17.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Choices Matter 9.4%

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 32.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Stylized 14.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 11.2%

Treasure Hunters: Prologue is a free version of 'Treasure Hunters', an intense, co-op treasure-hunting game set in mysterious dungeons filled with puzzles, platforms, and deadly creatures, where your goal is to find and steal the most valuable treasures

Why similar: Alternate History 42%, Mystery 21.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 7%

Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Adventure 25.2%, Mystery 24.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, 2D 9.2%

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Adventure 21.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Atmospheric 7%

While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Supernatural 11.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel. Chapter 1 is the very beginning of the grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Story Rich 19.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Adventure 12%, Detective 11.6%

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 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Funny 10.4%, 1990's 10.2%

Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy. In the prologue you can play through the first level of the game.

Why similar: Mystery 28.3%, Point & Click 28.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 9%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 1990's 10.8%, Mystery 10%, Puzzle 9.4%

Brassheart is an adventure game set in the alternative 1920s, inspired by dieselpunk and the classics of the genre. In this world, you play as Pola, a spunky pilot. She follows the clues that may provide a way to save her father kidnapped by his own invention, a rebellious supermachine, Valkiria.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Alternate History 23.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Funny 9.7%