- #1 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 30.4%, Puzzle 6.9%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential supernatural detective adventure that shares the same investigative depth and dark, occult themes as Dracula: Origin.
- #2 Black Mirror I
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,443 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.3%, Adventure 25.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This gothic horror point-and-click adventure perfectly captures the moody, atmospheric tension found in classic vampire tales.
- #3 The Last Door - Collector's Edition
96% matchVery Positive95% of 2,425 reviews2014
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Indie 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that excels at building dread and mystery through its narrative.
- #4 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
95% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Why similar: Adventure 49.7%, Point & Click 37.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Story Rich 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar Victorian-era investigative experience with complex puzzles and a focus on historical mystery.
- #5 Still Life
94% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 30.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature detective story that features challenging puzzles and a gritty atmosphere similar to the investigation in Dracula: Origin.
- #6 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
94% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.6%, Adventure 35.7%, Puzzle 18.2%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality detective adventure that emphasizes deduction and environmental exploration in a detailed period setting.
- #7 A Vampyre Story
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 266 reviews2014
Dev: Autumn Moon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Mona De Lafitte escape from Baron Shrowdy von Kiefer and return to Paris!
Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Adventure 21.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, 2.5D 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more stylized, this game offers a rich, narrative-driven experience centered entirely around vampire lore and classic adventure mechanics.
- #8 Dracula: The Resurrection
92% matchMixed51% of 539 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A fright-filled Adventure that transpires in the heart of Transylvania. London 1904. Seven years after the slaying of Dracula, you play as Jonathan Harker, (the protagonist from Bram Stoker's original novel) and soon discover your wife, Mina has fled London for the Count's castle in Transylvania. Has Mina fallen prey to vampires?
Why similar: Vampire 54.7% ★, Point & Click 17.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Casual 6.6%, Puzzle 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct predecessor in the Dracula adventure series, it provides essential context and similar vampire-themed gameplay.
- #9 Gray Matter
91% matchVery Positive89% of 727 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.5%, Adventure 33.6%, Casual 7.6%, Story Rich 4.7%, Puzzle 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling supernatural mystery and intricate puzzle design that appeals to fans of investigative point-and-click games.
- #10 Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary
91% matchMostly Negative30% of 287 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The blood-curdling sequel to Dracula: Resurrection brings an even scarier adventure to life. After saving Mina, Jonathan Harker and his beloved return to London carrying a mysterious Dragon Ring.
Why similar: Vampire 53.1% ★, Adventure 19.7%, Point & Click 16.4%, Casual 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative and gameplay style of the series with a focus on dark, supernatural exploration.
- #11 Syberia
89% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.1%, Adventure 30.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Casual 7.9%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark point-and-click adventure that provides a deep, immersive world and satisfying inventory-based puzzles.
- #12 Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon
90% matchMostly Negative33% of 293 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
There is obviously no such thing as vampires... at least according to the official line of the Catholic Church. The trilogy continues as the Prince of Darkness rises again.
Why similar: Vampire 51.3% ★, Adventure 17.9%, Point & Click 17.8%, Casual 8.9%, Puzzle 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that maintains the series' commitment to historical mystery and challenging puzzle-solving.
- #13 Scratches - Director's Cut
89% matchVery Positive83% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: Nucleosys
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.
Why similar: Point & Click 58.4%, Adventure 29.9%, Story Rich 6.5%, Puzzle 4.7%, Indie 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric horror that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving within a haunting, isolated location.
- #14 Dracula: Love Kills
88% matchVery Positive80% of 364 reviews2013
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Queen of Vampires emerges from the ashes of history, seeking to destroy the world of humans and rule over its ruins! No one, human or vampire, will stand in her way!Count Dracula awakens, weakened and stripped of his powers after years of healing from his last battle with Dr. Van Helsing.
Why similar: Vampire 55.8% ★, Point & Click 16%, Puzzle 6.3%, Hidden Object 6.1%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A vampire-themed adventure that leans into the hidden-object and puzzle mechanics common to the genre.
- #15 Yesterday Origins
86% matchVery Positive83% of 715 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...
Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 43.6%, Puzzle 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery adventure that features a unique, dark narrative and classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #16 Vampyr
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 23,838 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Vampire 91.1% ★, Story Rich 5%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: While an action-RPG, it offers a deep, narrative-heavy experience centered on vampire lore and moral choices.
- #17 Bathory - The Bloody Countess
87% matchMixed67% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Absolutist Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Stop the blood rite before something darker than the myth itself comes to live in Bathory: The Bloody Countess, a haunted hidden object adventure game.
Why similar: Vampire 57.3% ★, Point & Click 16.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Puzzle 5.6%, Hidden Object 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed point-and-click adventure that explores dark legends similar to the Dracula mythos.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
86% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 44.1%, Adventure 30%, Puzzle 15.4%, Story Rich 6.3%, Casual 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded detective adventure that features complex puzzles and a gothic, mysterious setting.
- #19 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 98.9%, Adventure 0.8%, Puzzle 0.2%, Story Rich 0.1%, Indie 0%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with a strong narrative focus and a compelling mystery at its core.
- #20 The Raven Remastered
83% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Point & Click 50.2%, Adventure 49.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that emphasizes logical deduction and a rich, period-accurate atmosphere.
- #21 Post Mortem
84% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Point & Click 58.4%, Adventure 33.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A moody, investigative adventure that shares the dark, detective-focused tone of Van Helsing's journey.
- #22 Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope
82% matchMixed56% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!
Why similar: Adventure 27.6%, Point & Click 23%, Casual 20.3%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Puzzle 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines adventure and hidden-object elements with a supernatural mystery that fits the genre profile.
- #23 Demon Hunter 4: Riddles of Light
81% matchMixed66% of 207 reviews2018
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dawn Ashmoore is about to uncover the dark mysteries of ancient Egypt. The old gods step into our world.
Why similar: Adventure 29.3%, Point & Click 25%, Casual 19%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a supernatural adventure experience with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #24 Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse
81% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!
Why similar: Point & Click 38.6%, Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Casual 9%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A solid detective adventure with a strong focus on puzzle-solving and uncovering local legends.
- #25 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,656 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Adventure 54.3%, Story Rich 45.7%
- #26 Art of Murder - FBI Confidential
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 243 reviews2018
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.
Why similar: Adventure 58%, Point & Click 42%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the procedural aspects of investigation, appealing to players who enjoyed the detective work in Dracula: Origin.
- #27 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
79% matchVery Positive83% of 779 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Adventure 22.5%, Hidden Object 17.8%, Casual 15.5%, Puzzle 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that shares the atmospheric, investigative feel of the seed game.
- #28 Face Noir
80% matchMixed65% of 338 reviews2013
Dev: Mad OrangePub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 63.6%, Adventure 34%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired detective game that captures the investigative spirit and dark tone of the genre.
- #29 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
78% matchVery Positive90% of 288 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Adventure 26.5%, Casual 18%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery adventure that features a strong female protagonist and classic puzzle elements.
- #30 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
78% matchVery Positive88% of 896 reviews2012
Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.
Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Point & Click 22.7%, Casual 18.9%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Puzzle 13.4%
- #31 Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova
77% matchVery Positive86% of 676 reviews2015
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the source of dreadful evil!
Why similar: Vampire 50.9% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Hidden Object 8.3%, Casual 6.5%
- #32 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Adventure 26.1%, Puzzle 20%, Story Rich 11.8%, Casual 9.7%
- #33 Vampire & Monsters: Hidden Objects
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a thrilling adventure filled with ancient monsters! Explore the vampire’s castle, uncover its secrets, and escape while assembling a mighty amulet to defeat Evil. Enjoy two Hidden Object games about monsters and the people who come face-to-face with them!
Why similar: Vampire 48.1% ★, Adventure 15%, Point & Click 11.5%, Casual 10.5%, Hidden Object 6.7%
- #34 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
72% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Point & Click 30.9%, Puzzle 20.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Indie 0.3%
- #35 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Casual 13.9%
- #36 The Lost Crown
74% matchVery Positive83% of 514 reviews2014
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.
Why similar: Adventure 46.3%, Point & Click 45.1%, Story Rich 4.7%, Indie 3.9%
- #37 Mysteries of the Undead
74% matchMixed62% of 115 reviews2019
Dev: GO! GamesPub: 8floor
Windows · Mac
Demystify the zombie island and break the ancient curse!
Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 14.1%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Puzzle 12.8%
- #38 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
70% matchVery Positive88% of 880 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Puzzle 52.8%, Story Rich 25%, Adventure 22.2%
- #39 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 53%, Adventure 36.6%, Puzzle 7%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #40 The Cameron Files: The Secret at Loch Ness
75% matchMixed65% of 96 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In this thrilling point-and-click adventure game, you’ll confront strange phenomena while exploring the dark corners of the Medieval castle, the old scientist’s secret laboratory and finally the troubled waters of Loch Ness.
Why similar: Adventure 44%, Point & Click 33.8%, Casual 22.2%
- #41 Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness
75% matchMixed44% of 205 reviews2014
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 33.8%, Casual 15.9%
- #42 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Point & Click 34.8%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Adventure 19.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Casual 10.3%
- #43 Curse
73% matchMixed62% of 77 reviews2016
Dev: Stormlord GamesPub: Stormlord Games LLC
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Adventure 23.8%, Puzzle 18.1%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #44 Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus
67% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: IndiesruptionPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.9%, Adventure 21%, Puzzle 19.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #45 Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence
66% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Ayose Trujillo & Making EnemiesPub: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Adventure 32.9%, Story Rich 6.1%, Hidden Object 4%, Indie 1.2%
- #46 The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana
71% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Monolith Graphics
Windows · Mac
The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana is a dark adventure game set inside the haunted mansion of a mysterious magician who vanished several years ago. Resolve a maze of riddles and perplexing puzzles to unlock doors and secret passages, or be doomed to spend eternity trapped inside the inescapable mansion.
Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Adventure 21.7%, Puzzle 17.5%, Casual 14%, Hidden Object 11.5%
- #47 Sinister City
71% matchMixed68% of 1,656 reviews2014
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Who would name their town Sinister City? Vampires, of course! When John discovers his bride-to-be has been kidnapped by Sinister City's number one bloodsucker, there's only one thing to do - search for hidden objects! And kill vampires! Or at least insult them until they give your girl back.
Why similar: Vampire 44.6% ★, Point & Click 20.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Hidden Object 9.3%, Casual 7.2%
- #48 The Room Two
67% 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: Point & Click 36.9%, Puzzle 35.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Casual 2.4%
- #49 Dark Chronicles: The Soul Reaver
70% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Turtle GamesPub: HH-Games
Windows
Play a thrilling hidden object adventure, free the tortured souls and find out what mysteries a peaceful village is hiding.
Why similar: Adventure 45.2%, Casual 29%, Hidden Object 25.8%
- #50 One Day in London
71% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Owl Studio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.
Why similar: Adventure 56.3%, Casual 36.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #51 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Point & Click 48%, Puzzle 22.6%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #52 Castle of Secrets
67% 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 40.8%, Puzzle 19.1%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #53 Adam Wolfe
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,176 reviews2016
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Acting as Adam Wolfe, an investigator of the paranormal, you will discover a hidden world under the modern San Francisco. In this city, ghosts, artifacts, secret orders and curses are just some of the things that Adam will come across working on his most important case.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle 17.5%, Hidden Object 16%, Casual 15.5%
- #54 Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows
70% matchVery Positive81% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Skywind GamesPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Save mankind from demonic forces in this thrilling hidden object adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 34.2%, Point & Click 25.7%, Casual 24.8%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #55 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Hidden Object 19.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Casual 11.3%
- #56 Yesterday
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,007 reviews2012
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Adventure 36.2%
- #57 Midnight Swamp
63% 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 46.3%, Adventure 24.8%, Puzzle 19.3%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #58 Meridian 157: Chapter 3
66% matchVery Positive97% of 378 reviews2021
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…
Why similar: Point & Click 33.2%, Adventure 27.2%, Puzzle 17.3%, Casual 12.4%, Hidden Object 9.8%
- #59 An English Haunting
63% matchVery Positive96% of 394 reviews2024
Dev: Postmodern Adventures
Windows
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 59%, Adventure 30.6%, Story Rich 10.4%