Games Like Earthworms

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 30.9%, Surreal 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same bizarre, surreal humor and point-and-click mechanics set in a strange, post-apocalyptic world.

An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.

Why similar: Surreal 34.4%, Point & Click 18.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Dark Humor 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the surreal, dreamlike logic and hand-drawn aesthetic found in Earthworms.

TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Dark 14%, Adventure 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly dark, atmospheric, and surreal point-and-click experience with a focus on unique, hand-painted visuals.

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 35.9%, Dark Humor 16.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Funny 12.1%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the detective-story essence of Earthworms while maintaining a supernatural and witty tone.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Dark 12.9%, Surreal 11.1%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click adventure that excels at blending horror with a surreal, hand-drawn art style.

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 41.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Surreal 7.6%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a unique, wordless communication style and a surreal, hand-drawn world to tell a touching yet strange story.

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 28.1%, Dark Humor 17.7%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Adventure 11%, Funny 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a compelling detective narrative with a strong sense of mystery and classic point-and-click gameplay.

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 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Surreal 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre, it features an immersive, wordless narrative and intricate puzzles within a distinctively surreal world.

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 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Funny 12.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished, character-driven mystery that feels like a more vibrant take on the detective genre.

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 98.8%, Adventure 0.6%, Indie 0.2%, Hand-drawn 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, detective-focused point-and-click adventure that deals with dark themes and atmospheric mystery.

Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Surreal 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Dark 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for dark, surreal point-and-click games that explores psychological horror and bizarre dreamscapes.

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 45.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Indie 6.8%, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that balances humor with a dark, underlying conspiracy.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Surreal 18.9%, Dark 16.3%, Adventure 15%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply dark, surreal, and narrative-heavy experience that resonates with the more unsettling aspects of Earthworms.

A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.

Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Point & Click 22.5%, Indie 17%, Casual 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a dark, comic-book art style with a supernatural detective story that feels very much in line with Earthworms.

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 55.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 8%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired, sci-fi detective story that delivers a dark, moody experience through classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 59.9%, Adventure 23.3%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant sci-fi detective story that balances complex puzzles with a dark, futuristic atmosphere.

Four Last Things is a very silly pythonesque adventure made from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain recordings of classical music. It is about sin, and the Four Last Things – Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell – and strives to be intelligent and ridiculous in equal measures.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Surreal 19.6%, Adventure 14.8%, Funny 11.6%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and surreal point-and-click game that uses classical art to create a unique, dark, and funny experience.

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 21.3%, Surreal 19.8%, Hand-drawn 15%, Dark 14.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, hand-drawn, and surreal adventure that captures the eerie, swampy mystery of the seed game.

Baobabs Mausoleum™. Mixing Monkey Island, Zelda Link´s Awakening DX with Twin Peaks and SpongeBob Squarepants. Welcome To Flamingo´s Creek: Population 64.

Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Indie 20.8%, Point & Click 20.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental and surreal adventure that leans into the bizarre and comedic aspects of the genre.

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused point-and-click game that shares the same 2D, indie charm as Earthworms.

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 59.8%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 9.9%, Dark 4.8%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic, sci-fi point-and-click adventure that excels at world-building and atmospheric mystery.

This multi-award winning adventure game explores a love story between two beautiful souls through ingenious humour, mind bending puzzles and a bizarre, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation style.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Casual 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking, surreal point-and-click adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving in a bizarre world.

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 31.1%, Surreal 19.9%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet mysterious detective game that fits the investigative theme of the seed game perfectly.

discover Worlds and characters, laugh cry and find the meaning of life

Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Casual 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Indie 20%, Funny 6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, story-rich adventure with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and music.

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 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.5%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, surreal, and puzzle-heavy adventure that provides a relaxing yet mysterious experience.

Crackpot outcast Edgar sets out to Boulzac to save his squash, and instead uncovers an unearthly secret at the heart of the city. A colourful, surreal and utterly bonkers point-and-click narrative adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 19.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Indie 13.9%, Funny 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, surreal, and hand-drawn adventure that offers a quirky take on the detective genre.

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Casual 10%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Surreal 17.6%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Adventure 14.8%, 2D 7.3%

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Indie 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective thriller that uses innovative mechanics to build tension and mystery.

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 9.8%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, sci-fi horror point-and-click game that focuses on isolation and environmental storytelling.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.8%, Point & Click 19.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.6%, Casual 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends supernatural mystery with a dark, hand-drawn aesthetic that feels tonally similar to Earthworms.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Adventure 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Indie 9.2%, Funny 4.7%

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Adventure 15%, Funny 12.5%, Indie 9.4%

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Surreal 18.5%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Dark 13%, Adventure 10.9%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.2%, Dark 22.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 9.7%, Singleplayer 5.4%

My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.6%, Point & Click 32.9%, Adventure 16.3%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Funny 15.1%, Relaxing 14.7%, Casual 11.9%

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 26.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 27.8%, Hand-drawn 22.1%, Relaxing 14.1%, Adventure 10%, 2D 8.3%

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 49.2%, Funny 19.4%, 2D 12.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 4.9%

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 37.1%, Dark Humor 23.5%, Funny 10.8%, Casual 10.6%, Adventure 10.5%

Mr. Shadow is a 2D graphic adventure game. The player uses a simple point and click interface to solve diverse puzzles. Enter a surreal and dark world inhabited by shadows.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.1%, Adventure 24.5%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 17%

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 33.3%, Dark 18.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Indie 8.6%

Welcome to Bummertown a place where You'll have to collect items, talk to colorful characters and solve puzzles in order to find a lost character named Bedford.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 15%, Casual 11.6%, Dark 10.6%

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 42.2%, Adventure 20%, Casual 12.8%, Funny 8.7%, Indie 8.2%

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 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Casual 12.9%

Explore a desert island full of oddities, transform into monsters you've rescued, collect mysterious spirits, and unlock mods that change up future playthroughs.

Why similar: Surreal 23.6%, Dark Humor 23.4%, Relaxing 13.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Funny 9.7%

You are an Earworm. You are an underworld contractor who hacks memories for a living. Dive into the memories of your victims in order to unlock the security questions to their bank account.

Why similar: Surreal 53.4%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Dark 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Take on Galactoil, a comically dysfunctional intergalactic energy corporation, and its larger-than-life employees in a tactical-stealth game that fuses satisfying strategic gameplay and dark comedy in a quirky single-player story.

Why similar: Dark Humor 56%, Indie 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Singleplayer 3%

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 32.7%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Dark Humor 13.1%, Relaxing 10.4%

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.4%, Adventure 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Funny 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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 38.1%, Adventure 15%, Hand-drawn 14%, Indie 11.1%, Funny 10.2%

Enter the mysterious world of Skaramazuzu, and get ready to be tested. Meet strange beings and whimsical personalities, face challenges, and solve riddles in a hand-drawn, black and white 2D world.

Why similar: Surreal 28.7%, Hand-drawn 23.6%, Dark 16.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Casual 8.7%

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 34.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Dark 15.5%, Casual 14.1%, Relaxing 11.8%

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.6%, Surreal 18.4%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Relaxing 11.7%, Funny 7.7%

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 28.1%, Dark Humor 17.8%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 8.1%

A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Hand-drawn 28.1%, Indie 15.8%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 9.3%

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Dark Humor 19.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Indie 5.4%

A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.

Why similar: Dark Humor 54%, Adventure 23%, Funny 17.7%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Funny 6.4%