Games Like Elroy and the Aliens

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: Detective 25%, Point & Click 20%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Cartoony 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same blend of archaeological mystery and sci-fi humor found in Elroy and the Aliens.

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 28.8%, Sci-fi 19%, Puzzle 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Funny 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting filled with robots and intricate point-and-click puzzles.

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the investigative and mystery-solving elements of the seed game within a compelling sci-fi narrative.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, story-rich detective experience set in a futuristic world, appealing to fans of investigation-heavy adventures.

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 42.9%, Sci-fi 24.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure set in a desolate world of robots that perfectly matches the sci-fi atmosphere of the seed game.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Mystery 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and story-rich mystery, much like the seed game.

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Puzzle 10%, Funny 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more whimsical, it shares the high-quality puzzle design and charming exploration found in Elroy and the Aliens.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Detective 21.8%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story where you play as a cybernetically enhanced agent investigating crimes, matching the investigation theme of the seed game.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Detective 15.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that excels at mystery and puzzle-solving with a strong, story-rich foundation.

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 41.1%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Detective 18.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi mystery that emphasizes narrative depth and classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 19.4%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Hidden Object 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to 80s and 90s sci-fi movies, matching the retro-inspired aesthetic of the seed game.

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Detective 12%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-style adventure features a unique robot-centric world and a strong focus on narrative-driven puzzle solving.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a sci-fi environment, featuring a female protagonist.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 96.4%, Detective 1.1%, Mystery 0.8%, Female Protagonist 0.6%, Adventure 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at delivering a compelling mystery and detective narrative with a strong female protagonist.

Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Funny 9.7%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful pixel-art sci-fi adventure with a strong female lead and a focus on narrative discovery.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic adventure experience with a heavy focus on mystery and puzzle-solving.

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 55%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Adventure 14.8%, Mystery 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a complex sci-fi mystery involving ancient technology and multiple perspectives, echoing the themes of Elroy and the Aliens.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short but sweet sci-fi adventure with a female protagonist and a unique, atmospheric setting.

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 18.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Cartoony 9.1%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-styled adventure that focuses on exploration and solving puzzles to uncover a mystery.

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 26.5%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Cartoony 13%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Hidden Object 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features time-travel and sci-fi elements with a classic point-and-click interface.

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Mystery 18.1%, Funny 11.3%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A funny and mysterious point-and-click adventure that captures the spirit of classic 90s exploration games.

In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Funny 12.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of mystery and humor within a classic point-and-click framework.

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 29.5%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, puzzle-heavy adventure set in a sci-fi environment that emphasizes exploration.

Zniw Adventure is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game with a strong 90's vibe and cartoon animations. Play as Zniw - a yellow female dinosaur who is on a mission to find the ultimate gift for her mother's hatchday!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Cartoony 12.5%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn adventure game that focuses on exploration and a strong female lead.

Mechanic 8230: Episode 1 is an adventure game in the point-and-click genre. Help the mechanic find his robot friend RO-2 and together unveil the secrets of the world destroyed by the Cataclysm.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.6%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Hidden Object 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Puzzle 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a robot-filled world and point-and-click mechanics that align well with the seed game's aesthetic.

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 35.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Mystery 12%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich adventure that excels at world-building and puzzle-solving in a unique setting.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game that focuses on investigation and character-driven storytelling.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic adventure offers a serious, story-rich experience with a female protagonist.

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

Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Investigation 18.5%, Point & Click 17.5%, Puzzle 8.4%, Mystery 7.4%

An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, a trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.2%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts sci-fi adventure that centers on alien technology and exploration.

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 24.8%, Hidden Object 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Funny 10.1%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Mystery 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Funny 8.5%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Cartoony 13.2%, Funny 10.7%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 8.2%

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 16.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 9.2%

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

Embark on an archaeological adventure inside an ancient pyramid to find your missing mentor. As an intrepid explorer, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and unravel the pyramid's secrets. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!

Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Hidden Object 11.6%

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 30.7%, Cartoony 14.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Family Friendly 8.9%

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: Detective 25.4%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 9%, Puzzle 7.9%

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 20.8%, Mystery 18.4%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 18.7%, Detective 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Cartoony 9.4%

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.7%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Exploration 18.4%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Margaret Dale crosses the galaxy in search of her lost mother, determined to solve once and for all the mysteries surrounding the destruction of Latona station.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

A mystery adventure about propaganda, surveillance and AI control, seen through the eyes of a grandfather and granddaughter.

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Puzzle 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Funny 10.3%

Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?

Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 15%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Puzzle 10.6%

A Spacey Classic Point and Click Adventure for All!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Sci-fi 15%, Cartoony 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Puzzle 12%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Investigation 16.8%, Detective 16.4%, Point & Click 12%, Mystery 9.6%, Hidden Object 8.1%

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Detective 16.9%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 9.5%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 32.7%, Funny 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 8.4%

Cat's Request is a fantastic detective story about an extraterrestrial cat named Ash and his virtual assistant, living in a metropolis governed by artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Investigation 24.7%, Point & Click 19%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Explore a mysterious alien world, find cute cats, and paint black-and-white locations with bright cosmic colors.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Cartoony 14%, Adventure 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.3%

Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Investigation 14%, Puzzle 10.1%, Cartoony 10%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

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: Point & Click 25.8%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Puzzle 13%, Funny 11.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 13.4%, Funny 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Funny 9.9%

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 19.8%, Detective 15.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Puzzle 9.6%

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 30.2%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Hidden Object 8.2%, Adventure 8.2%

Arriving on a curious planet, Vix and her toolbox Tin explore space, fixing machines with unconventional tools and eating cozy meals with kind robot locals. On an epic adventure, the duo repairs an interstellar beacon, constructs giant mechs, and unravels a cosmic mystery that transcends existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.5%, Exploration 10.2%