Games Like Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate

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 26.6%, Detective 22%, Comedy 13.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the bite-sized, episodic mystery format with a strong emphasis on humor and pixel art.

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Detective 22.5%, Comedy 16%, Mystery 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the witty, supernatural detective antics of its predecessor with the same charming pixelated aesthetic.

A short Halloween-themed point n' click game featuring the dumb animal characters of Homestar Runner dot com.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Comedy 20.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Old School 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact same art style, humor, and universe as the seed game.

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 42.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Comedy 9.3%, Detective 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that balances complex puzzles with sharp, self-aware comedy.

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Comedy 17.1%, Detective 14.6%, Cartoon 14.5%, Adventure 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive comedic detective point-and-click adventure that heavily influenced the genre's tone.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Detective 14.3%, Noir 13.8%, Cartoon 13.7%, Comedy 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a hilarious murder mystery set on a train, echoing the classic point-and-click detective style.

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: Noir 21.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Detective 17.2%, Comedy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art detective game that blends a serious noir investigation with a lighthearted, animal-themed world.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Point & Click 23%, Comedy 22%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a short, funny, and low-stakes investigation experience that matches the bite-sized nature of the seed game.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Noir 18.5%, Detective 17.8%, Comedy 11.9%, Cartoon 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a hand-drawn aesthetic with a detective story that manages to be both mysterious and funny.

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 27%, Noir 22.2%, Point & Click 20.8%, Adventure 11%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a humorous and concise detective experience with a unique visual style and witty dialogue.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Noir 20.3%, Detective 18.7%, Comedy 14.8%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A clever, cat-themed detective adventure that leans heavily into comedy and point-and-click mechanics.

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 42.6%, Adventure 22.1%, Comedy 18.6%, Detective 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired comedic adventure featuring a cynical detective that mirrors the hard-boiled tropes found in Dangeresque.

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 55.3%, Adventure 17%, Comedy 16.8%, 2D 4.7%, Funny 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential comedic adventure game that defined the genre's approach to puzzle-solving and character interactions.

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 26.4%, Detective 24.9%, Noir 15.5%, Comedy 9.5%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and stylish mystery game that emphasizes character-driven investigation and clever puzzle-solving.

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.2%, Detective 26.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 10.8%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming sci-fi adventure that features a detective-like investigation with a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 14%, 2D 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, fast-paced point-and-click game that prioritizes chaotic comedy over traditional logic.

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 39.2%, Comedy 16.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A relatable and funny point-and-click adventure that focuses on a simple, everyday mystery with a retro feel.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Detective 25.6%, Comedy 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on interactive investigation and puzzle-solving with a lighthearted, cartoonish presentation.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.8%, Comedy 21.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 4.6%, Funny 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and absurd point-and-click adventure that shares the offbeat, unpredictable humor of the seed game.

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Comedy 16.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Detective 12.4%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, Victorian-era detective adventure that shares the lighthearted and whimsical tone of the seed game.

A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Adventure 21.5%, Detective 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre and funny detective game that uses a classic point-and-click interface to solve a strange mystery.

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Detective 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 9.5%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, pixel-art detective mystery that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a compact environment.

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 56%, Adventure 18.8%, Comedy 13.5%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cosmic horror with comedic point-and-click gameplay, resulting in a fun and visually striking experience.

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 97.4%, Detective 0.7%, Adventure 0.5%, Mystery 0.4%, Pixel Graphics 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that delivers a compelling detective story with a retro pixel-art aesthetic.

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 53.9%, Comedy 19.8%, Adventure 16%, 2D 3.9%, Funny 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational comedic adventure game that set the standard for witty dialogue and puzzle-based progression.

Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Detective 19.8%, Noir 19.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that highlights the roots of the point-and-click genre with a focus on investigation.

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Comedy 20.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Cartoon 8.3%, 2D 8%

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Noir 27.6%, Detective 14.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional noir detective game that provides a more grounded, yet still classic, point-and-click experience.

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 50%, Comedy 23.5%, Adventure 17.4%, 2D 3.1%, Funny 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, comedic point-and-click adventure with a unique, trash-punk aesthetic and eccentric characters.

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: Point & Click 34.9%, Detective 18%, Mystery 17.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Old School 7.2%

Hard hat tester, Ray, has a bizarre accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain! With his awesome new powers he can read minds and change the world with stickers but he’s on the run for a crime he didn’t commit. Can you help Ray out of this sticky situation?

Why similar: Comedy 45.3%, Adventure 34.8%, Indie 7.6%, 2D 5.6%, Funny 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D adventure game with a quirky, paper-cutout art style and a heavy focus on comedy and puzzle-solving.

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Cartoon 22%, Detective 18.3%, Comedy 12.5%, Adventure 10.5%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.4%, Detective 27.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Comedy 10.3%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Point & Click 20.7%, Noir 20.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%

In this short point 'n' click adventure, you are Star Seeker - a WIZARD solving a WIZARD crime to not get put in WIZARD jail by the WIZ- I mean, PLAIN OLD cops. With a useless detective, countless red herrings, and unique dialogue for every evidence combination... will this case ever be cracked?

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Detective 18.7%, Comedy 12.2%, Cartoon 11.8%, Mystery 10%

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Detective 18%, Adventure 16.4%, Comedy 14.2%, Mystery 11.6%

A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Detective 18.9%, Comedy 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 9.5%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Comedy 25%, Point & Click 20.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Funny 5.7%

All 3 episodes available now - get the full season!

Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Adventure 21.5%, Detective 15.8%, Comedy 14%, Funny 1.8%

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 38.1%, Adventure 21.2%, Comedy 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 6.8%

Comedy Quest is a point and click adventure game by Trav Nash. Can you become the greatest comedian in three gigs?

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Comedy 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Indie 5.1%

A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Noir 19.5%, Adventure 17.2%, Detective 13.6%, Comedy 10.6%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Detective 22.8%, Old School 14.5%, Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Noir 33.8%, Point & Click 25%, Detective 18.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Comedy 8.1%

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: Point & Click 27.2%, Detective 21.8%, Noir 15.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 9.1%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Mystery 13.2%, 2D 6.1%

Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy point and click adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.4%, Detective 25.3%, Adventure 11%, Old School 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Bongus Bright-Eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza is an homage to the classic Point & Click Adventure games. It's a comedy induced fantasy game, where you follow our protagonist Bongus Bright-Eye on his journey to save the Dwarven Kingdom.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.5%, Adventure 27.8%, Comedy 18.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Detective 23.6%, Comedy 17.1%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

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 27.5%, Cartoon 23.1%, Comedy 13.5%, Old School 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.5%, Detective 26%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Comedy 8.7%

Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! are a couple of rip-roaring point-and-click adventure games . With tongue firmly in cheek, sit back, relax, and put your mind to work solving puzzles, and reading some very funny dialogue. It's like a book, only good!

Why similar: Point & Click 55.2%, Adventure 18.1%, Comedy 17.4%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 3%

An explosive combination of comic book, mystery and humor! In this Hidden Objects game you will become a superhero (comic-book detective's right-hand man) to solve an unusual fantastic case. Find and defeat the evil Skindiver!

Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Cartoon 18.9%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 18%, Comedy 13.9%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 17.3%, Comedy 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%

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 27.7%, Cartoon 23.2%, Comedy 12.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Comedy 22.7%, Cartoon 12.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 6.7%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Detective 16%, Comedy 14.3%, Cartoon 12.6%, Mystery 9%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Adventure 38.8%, Indie 11.3%, Funny 4.4%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Point & Click 25%, Detective 22.9%, Noir 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Mystery 10%