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 25.9%, Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 8%, Cartoony 6.9%

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 29.6%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Puzzle 14.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Funny 9.4%

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 17.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 13.3%, Narration 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%

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

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: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 21.6%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, 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.

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 27.4%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%

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: Wholesome 21.7% ★, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

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

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%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 8%

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 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 44.3%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Story Rich 8.7%

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.

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 17.7%, Detective 16.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

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

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 22.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Detective 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 24.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, 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.

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 40.7%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Detective 19.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 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 20.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Hidden Object 10%

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.

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 96.3%, Detective 1.1%, Mystery 0.8%, Female Protagonist 0.7%, 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 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Sci-fi 10%, Funny 9.3%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 16.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

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 55.1%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Mystery 8.7%, 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.

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 20.1%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Cartoony 9.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

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 21.2%, Narration 15.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Cartoony 10.3%

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

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 23.9%, Narration 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

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

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 25.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Funny 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 9%

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

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 29.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

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

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 29.5%, Puzzle 13.6%, Funny 12.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%

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

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 25.8%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Puzzle 11.9%

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.

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 23.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Narration 12.3%, Cartoony 10.7%

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

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 35.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Puzzle 13%, Mystery 12.1%

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 31.2%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 8.5%

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 36.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.5%

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

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 22.1%, Narration 16.2%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Puzzle 11.4%

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 20.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Point & Click 17.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Mystery 7.6%

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 58.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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

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 20.4%, Mystery 18.4%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 17.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Narration 9.6%

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Why similar: Wholesome 22.4% ★, Detective 12.8%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 9.2%, Investigation 9.2%

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 26.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Exploration 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 20.6%, Investigation 17.2%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Hidden Object 10.9%

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 35.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%

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 32.9%, Cartoony 15.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Exploration 13.6%, Family Friendly 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 26.4%, Hand-drawn 24.3%, Exploration 18.4%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Adventure 9.5%

"Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt" is a game focused on object-finding. The main storyline revolves around helping alien friends who have been forced to land on Earth due to an "accident", assisting them in searching for scattered items, parts, and their lost crew members across various locations.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Hidden Object 16.2%, Puzzle 14%, Exploration 11.4%

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 26.3%, Point & Click 18%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 8.9%, Puzzle 7.6%

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: Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Narration 10.2%

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 34.1%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

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 19.2%, Detective 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Cartoony 9.6%

"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "

Why similar: Wholesome 39.5% ★, Narration 14.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Cartoony 8.3%

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Cartoony 9.7%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Narration 10.9%

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 12.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Hidden Object 7.7%

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 28.6%, Narration 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Funny 12.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

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 19.3%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.3%

Santa has been kidnapped and Holidays are at stake. Watch Over Christmas is a unique Christmassy game that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy, Cisco, who is called upon to save everyone’s most beloved holiday. Believe in the Magic and save Santa!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.9%, Narration 14.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Puzzle 9.4%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Point & Click 15.6%, Puzzle 10.3%

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 31.7%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Cartoony 13.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 8%

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 19.5%, Detective 15.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Puzzle 9.3%

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: Narration 17.1%, Point & Click 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 10%, Mystery 9.8%

A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.2% ★, Detective 22%, Investigation 15.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Exploration 6.7%

Dive into the funky universe of KAPIA to help Stefan and Reny on their adventure to solve the mystery of dome survivors. Play as both characters and uncover the origin of crisis that divided the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Funny 10.5%

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 32.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Funny 11%, Story Rich 10%

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 22.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 10.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%