Games Like Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Cartoony 15.6%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the lighthearted, space-faring humor and classic point-and-click mechanics found in Dexter Stardust.

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 24.2%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Cartoony 14.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Sci-fi 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D space adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a colorful, hand-drawn universe.

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 33%, Cartoony 16.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A witty sci-fi adventure that balances archaeological mystery with the classic point-and-click gameplay style.

A cozy 2D Point & Click adventure featuring multiple playable characters and plenty of silliness. Oh, and there's time travel and relationship stuff going down too. And robots – lots of robots...

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, Cartoony 20.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious 2D point-and-click adventure that shares the same cartoonish aesthetic and classic puzzle design.

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Cartoony 13.5%, Puzzle 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that focuses on sci-fi mystery and clever inventory-based puzzles.

Embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic environment, full of interesting characters and engaging puzzle games in this sci-fi point-and-click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.9%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, this game offers the same satisfying puzzle-solving and point-and-click exploration.

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: Comic Book 19.6%, Point & Click 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Cartoony 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern classic of the point-and-click genre that features a strong story and engaging, logical puzzles.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Adventure 14%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty but classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure that excels in atmosphere and narrative depth.

One-Eye Kutkh - an exciting space adventure based on the fairy tales of the Far North.

Why similar: Adventure 34.4%, Point & Click 23.8%, Cartoony 13.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Colorful 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, space-themed narrative adventure that focuses on exploration and simple, intuitive point-and-click interactions.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 60.3%, Adventure 20.8%, Puzzle 13.4%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: While fantasy-themed, this game captures the same cartoony charm and high-quality puzzle design found in Dexter Stardust.

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 54%, Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential humorous point-and-click adventure that shares the same vibrant art style and quirky character interactions.

A sci-fi comedy adventure game

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Adventure 16.7%, Cinematic 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into the comedy and exploration aspects of the genre.

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Puzzle 7%, Sci-fi 4%, Casual 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful, cartoony art style and a dual-narrative structure that feels very similar to classic space adventures.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Clicker 20.1%, Puzzle 16.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused point-and-click adventure set on a mysterious, lonely planet.

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 29.5%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Puzzle 14.4%, Sci-fi 13.3%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D puzzle-adventure design that relies on visual storytelling and clever mechanics rather than text.

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 27.8%, Hand-drawn 23.4%, Cartoon 12.7%, Puzzle 9.5%, Cartoony 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes story and character-driven puzzle solving.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 27%, 1980s 24.8%, Clicker 16.8%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed point-and-click adventure that captures the same indie, 2D aesthetic.

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 27.5%, Comic Book 26.8%, Cartoon 12.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Cartoony 11%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic adventure is a gold standard for humor and puzzle-solving in the point-and-click genre.

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: Comic Book 15.9%, Clicker 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous point-and-click game that shares the same lighthearted, interactive-fiction approach as Dexter Stardust.

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 50.4%, Cartoony 17.5%, Adventure 12%, Puzzle 10.4%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click game that defined the humor and puzzle style that Dexter Stardust pays homage to.

Join the journey of a funky space archaeologist who crashed on an unknown planet. A text turn-based adventure RPG in which your choices actually matter. Talk, explore, fight, make decisions to find a way out! Colourful graphics and the old comic book spirit.

Why similar: Comic Book 21.2%, Point & Click 19.1%, Hand-drawn 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that focuses on choices and multiple endings, similar to the interactive-fiction elements of the seed game.

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 57.2%, Sci-fi 21.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich sci-fi point-and-click that offers a more serious tone while maintaining excellent puzzle mechanics.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Point & Click 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12%, Sci-fi 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi RPG-adventure hybrid that features humorous writing and a distinct, cartoony art style.

Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job!

Why similar: Comic Book 20.8%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi visual novel and adventure game that emphasizes character interaction and detective-style investigation.

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 52.6%, Sci-fi 26.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 4.2%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi adventure that rewards players for their curiosity and attention to detail.

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 33.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Cartoony 9.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, humorous 2D point-and-click that captures the same chaotic, fun energy as Dexter Stardust.

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 71.1%, Adventure 23.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels in its distinct visual style and punchy, humorous dialogue.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.1%, Adventure 21.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a whimsical, cartoony world and a focus on magical, inventory-based puzzle-solving.

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: Point & Click 35%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Puzzle 16%, Colorful 13%, Adventure 9%

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: Comic Book 25%, Point & Click 19.2%, Cartoon 17.5%, Cartoony 12.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Award winning visual novel adventure. An epic, upbeat tale with challenging and fun puzzles, humorous storyline and quirky characters. Solve the "last secret", save your friends and maybe find true love on the way, too...

Why similar: Science 23.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Point & Click 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Anime 9%

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Puzzle 22.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%

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 40.6%, Cartoon 32.8%, Adventure 15%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 14%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, 2D 7.6%

A Field of Flowers and Stars is a simple mouse or keyboard-based visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Visual Novel 20%, Anime 14.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Cinematic 8.4%

Her Majesty's SPIFFING is a quaint graphic adventure game following the exploits of Captain Frank Lee English and his trusted regional accented colleague, Aled, as they travel through the cosmos in search of planets to claim for a new Galactic British Empire!

Why similar: Point & Click 74.4%, Adventure 25.6%

VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.4%, Sci-fi 19%, Puzzle 14.4%, 2D 10.7%, Adventure 6.4%

General Horse and the Package of Doom is a space travel adventure with choice-based resource management, simple yet risky barter system, and full motion video sequences that feature awesome special effects and Oscar-worthy method acting.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27%, Point & Click 23%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Sci-fi 16%, Adventure 6.3%

Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

Why similar: Clicker 43.9%, 1980s 19.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Colorful 8.7%, Casual 7.4%

A fast-paced Collectible Card Game focusing on the essentials, by a casual gamer for casual gamers! Easy to pick up, fast to play, and with no need to waste time on mastering the current meta, Final Stardust is a game for everyone who enjoys CCGs that reward skill, instead of min-maxing.

Why similar: Comic Book 29.3%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 20.4%, Adventure 11.2%, 2D 7.5%

Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%, 2D 3%

Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Anime 13.1%

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.4%, Adventure 24.9%, 2D 3.7%

STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.

Why similar: Cinematic 37.8%, Sci-fi 29.4%, Adventure 16%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%

The game is a point-and-click adventure game in the form of a story with hand-drawn illustrations. Go on an adventure to the planets with various characters and listen to their stories, and find a new planet for Uni to stay on.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Comic Book 19.5%, Cartoon 14.1%, Cartoony 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

JOHNNY ROCKETFINGERS 1 & 2 - GAME COLLECTION! The internet smash hit Point & Click Adventure game, "Johnny Rocketfingers," is finally available to play from your desktop computer!

Why similar: Comic Book 16.4%, Point & Click 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Cartoon 12.6%, Cartoony 9.2%

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Hand-drawn 22.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Cartoon 10.6%

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 69.1%, Adventure 16.6%, 2D 8.6%, Puzzle 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Puzzle 14.8%, Adventure 7.8%

Solve puzzles and hunt for hearts in an interactive picture book universe! Take a load off, with hand-drawn illustrations, adorable animations and gentle live-recorded piano music.

Why similar: Comic Book 33.3%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Casual 11.8%, 2D 8.4%

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 58.4%, Adventure 18.9%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Cartoony 15.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 8.6%

The Journey of an Idiot. 8 to 12 hours of fun!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, Cartoony 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

"Everything is going to be OK" is a desktop labyrinth of vignettes, poetry, strange fever dream games, and broken digital spaces.

Why similar: Comic Book 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Clicker 11.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%

Aliens are among us! Can you find traces of them on Earth, the moon, and the edges of the galaxy? Find all the clues to prove the existence of alien civilizations and discover how making fried eggs can end up in a monster attack!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.3%, Hand-drawn 28.1%, Puzzle 16.4%, 2D 8.5%, Casual 7.5%

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

Why similar: Adventure 27.6%, Point & Click 27.3%, Casual 21.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Puzzle 8.4%

YOU are the hero in Starship Traveller! Captain a futuristic Starship in Steve Jackson's classic sci-fi RPG gamebook!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 59.1%, Adventure 22.6%, Sci-fi 18.3%

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Why similar: Science 33.3% ★, Point & Click 25.5%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, 2D 6.9%

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?

Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Comic Book 20.2%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%