- #1 What Never Was
97% matchVery Positive95% of 5,058 reviews2019
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows · Mac · Linux
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.9%, First-Person 16%, Story Rich 15%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 10.6%
- #2 The Star Named EOS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 595 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
Why similar: First-Person 33.3%, Puzzle 29.4%, Story Rich 17.7%, Casual 9.2%, Atmospheric 8%
- #3 Aurora: A Child's Journey
96% matchVery Positive93% of 973 reviews2020
Dev: Luski Game StudioPub: Prothos
Windows
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Why similar: Story Rich 21.3%, 3D 16.3%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Colorful 12%, Nature 10.3%
- #4 illum
95% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, 3D 16.6%, Story Rich 15.6%, Family Friendly 14%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #5 Murmurs of the Mist
94% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Puzzle 34.7%, Story Rich 25.1%, 3D 14.7%, Casual 12.5%, Mystery 6.8%
- #6 Trikaya
94% matchVery Positive85% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Trikaya is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game where the player explores a long-forgotten temple and pieces together a mighty and mysterious artifact to master Wind, Earth, and Fire magic to solve puzzles and uncover the intriguing history of the extraordinary artifact.
Why similar: Puzzle 37.4%, First-Person 22.7%, 3D 14.7%, Casual 12.5%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #7 Floodcore
92% matchVery Positive96% of 215 reviews2024
Dev: Floodcore Team
Windows
Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.8%, 3D 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #8 Forgotten Journey
93% matchMixed66% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Forgotten Journey is a puzzle oriented platformer, where the player will follow a linear path jumping, climbing and solving puzzles with the help of an AI companion that will follow her.
Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Linear 22.5%, 3D 15%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Colorful 8.2%
- #9 Syke
91% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Infinite Digital Monkeys LLC
Windows
Syke is a first-person exploratory puzzle game set in a mysterious and beautifully warped reality. You play as an individual making their way through areas of strange geometry; solving puzzles to piece together the story of their love.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, First-Person 18.3%, 3D 13.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Mystery 9.4%
- #10 Adapta Solva Legacy
91% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Ares BrazeltonPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.6%, 3D 15.1%, Colorful 11.5%, Nature 9.7%, Casual 8.9%
- #11 Ceramic Soul
90% matchMixed64% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Soul SoupPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Within a Victorian manor, wake up as Yu, a porcelain doll, modeled to look like The Mother’s perfect daughter. Solve puzzles with the help of a detachable hand, hide from grievous threats, explore the manor, and search for your past to reclaim pieces of your soul and claim your freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.7%, Linear 23%, 3D 17.9%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #12 Forgetmenots
88% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Forgetful Studios
Windows
Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.7%, Story Rich 35.7%, 3D 14.9%, Casual 5%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #13 Night Reverie: Prologue
89% matchVery Positive92% of 281 reviews2020
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Puzzle 40.5%, Story Rich 20.2%, Colorful 13.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Casual 7.1%
- #14 Curyeux
87% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Family Friendly 25.9%, Puzzle 22.1%, Colorful 16.6%, 3D 14.4%, Linear 11.9%
- #15 Veneficium: A witch's tale
89% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Frostpetal Studio
Windows
Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.
Why similar: Puzzle 30%, 3D 14%, Investigation 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Colorful 10.6%
- #16 A Dual Ascent
86% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Mountain Toad EntertainmentPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Linear 22%, Story Rich 15.4%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Nature 8.4%
- #17 Little Luna
86% matchPositive96% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Possumo
Windows · Mac
Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!
Why similar: Puzzle 27.9%, Linear 26.4%, Story Rich 14%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Colorful 8.9%
- #18 With Shining Eyes
84% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Lucas Fisher
Windows
Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.8%, First-Person 18.6%, 3D 15.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Colorful 11.2%
- #19 Forgotten Hope
85% matchVery Positive89% of 93 reviews2021
Dev: Black Hammer StudiosPub: Games by IGE
Windows
Forgotten Hope is a short, single-player narrative-driven video game presented through the eyes of a teenage girl who is trying to reconnect with her past to find answers.
Why similar: Linear 21.1%, First-Person 19.7%, Story Rich 16.2%, 3D 12.9%, Investigation 11.7%
- #20 Project R4T
84% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2022
Dev: Myre36
Windows
Take control of a test subject tasked with testing out a new device capable of shrinking and enlarging the user. Take on a few tests by changing your size and weight in this short single-player experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.9%, First-Person 25%, Linear 23.4%, 3D 14.7%, Casual 7.8%
- #21 MouseVentures
82% matchVery Positive96% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A puzzle game where you control Pipo, a stuffed mouse. He will enter two storybooks to help the characters inside while use magnetism and light to solve the puzzles that stand in their way.
Why similar: Puzzle 41.8%, 3D 22.2%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Casual 11.6%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #22 Sans Logique
82% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Gamagora ICOM
Windows
Sans Logique is a first-person game that blends puzzle and adventure gameplay. You'll explore different dreamlike worlds, discover the story of your character, and solve some original puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.4%, First-Person 17.1%, 3D 14.4%, Linear 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #23 Light of Alariya
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization.
Why similar: Linear 29.8%, Puzzle 29.3%, Story Rich 17%, 3D 16.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #24 THANATOS
80% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Angela NguyenPub: WahooCat Productions
Windows · Mac
THANATOS is a first-person psychological horror mystery game that involves finding clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets to prevent a friend from taking their own life.
Why similar: Puzzle 46.5%, First-Person 34.1%, Story Rich 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #25 The Wind and the Wisp
78% matchVery Positive96% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Lil Buddy ProductionsPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure game about blowing into the microphone. Join the Wind, a non-corporeal petal breeze, and the Wisp, a little white ghost with a red ribbon, on their journey to repair a mysterious broken garden.
Why similar: First-Person 25%, 3D 24.9%, Colorful 17.8%, Linear 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #26 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.
Why similar: Puzzle 34.4%, First-Person 24.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #27 Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened
76% matchVery Positive91% of 247 reviews2025
Dev: Cortopia StudiosPub: Beyond Frames
Windows
Down the Rabbit Hole is an adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.
Why similar: Puzzle 38%, Fantasy 14.2%, 3D 12%, Story Rich 11.4%, Casual 8%
- #28 Ever Forward
79% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2020
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 43%, Casual 23.8%, Story Rich 8.6%, 3D 6.8%, Mystery 6.7%
- #29 Escape : Lia
79% matchMostly Negative32% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: PROJECT 00:01
Windows
Here's a girl named Lia -- an 8-year-old child who is accidently trapped in someone's dark basement -- in a secluded, small village. What is the hidden secret of the magician's basement? Discover suspicious items, follow clues, and solve puzzles. Will you be able to escape safely?
Why similar: First-Person 32.6%, Puzzle 21.8%, Mystery 20%, Story Rich 12.4%, Casual 5.6%
- #30 Aspire: Ina's Tale
77% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.8%, Story Rich 24.9%, Colorful 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Casual 7.7%
- #31 Dusty
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: El Palo GamesPub: U-tad
Windows
Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.5%, Linear 16.9%, Casual 11.1%, Colorful 10.8%, 3D 10%
- #32 Souls of the Wind
78% matchMixed57% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Wandering Spirit Games
Windows
As the Guardian of the Four Winds, use your unique wind powers to complete the trials of the Wind Temples and free the Souls of the Wind from corruption. This is a tale of a world full of wind magic, through a beautiful 3rd person puzzle-adventure game crafted by Wandering Spirit Games.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.7%, Nature 16.9%, Fantasy 15%, Story Rich 15%, Colorful 8.9%
- #33 The End of the Sun: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows
The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, First-Person 18.3%, Story Rich 16.2%, Mystery 15.3%, 3D 9.8%
- #34 Harmony's Odyssey
74% matchVery Positive94% of 586 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle 34%, Family Friendly 22.4%, Colorful 12.9%, Fantasy 12.1%, 3D 8.7%
- #35 Mya of the Desert
77% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2020
Dev: Emergency Entrance Studios
Windows
Mya of the Desert is a Puzzle Platforming game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her!
Why similar: Puzzle 32.1%, Family Friendly 23.2%, Casual 20.9%, Fantasy 14.2%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #36 NOX: Chapter 1
75% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: The Buua Studio
Windows
NOX: Chapter 1 is a first-person puzzle game, where the player has to make use of gravity changes, gravity shifts and portals to explore the dreams and nightmares of a child. All this, in a world inspired by the work of Escher.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Linear 22.4%, First-Person 19.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, 3D 13.5%
- #37 ANYU
75% matchMixed66% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 3D third person narrative exploration game, set in a frozen wasteland where an ancient civilization fell. Centered around movement puzzles and dealing with environment mechanics.
Why similar: Linear 34%, 3D 21%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Fantasy 10%
- #38 Call of the Sea
73% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.7%, First-Person 17.8%, Investigation 13.9%, Story Rich 13.9%, Mystery 9.5%
- #39 Epiphany City: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: David ElliotPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
A preview for Epiphany City- a creative puzzle game where you use magical picture frames to manipulate the world. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she imagines new objects & reframes old ones to fulfill a sacred prophecy. Turn paintings to real life, change time, & save the world.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.9%, Linear 19.4%, Story Rich 19.3%, Family Friendly 14.1%, Colorful 10.9%
- #40 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
72% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.7%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Nature 13.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Colorful 11.7%
- #41 Monument Valley
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,203 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle 43.7%, Linear 17.5%, 3D 14.3%, Casual 9.5%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #42 Skybound
70% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Half Home GamesPub: DADIU
Windows
Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.
Why similar: First-Person 20.1%, 3D 17.2%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Colorful 11.4%, Mystery 11.4%
- #43 Hopeguard
71% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Hopesquad StudioPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, Linear 28.2%, Story Rich 18.9%, 3D 15.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #44 SOWON
72% matchVery Positive87% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: PUMPKIM
Windows
In the middle of the night, while finding her parents, a girl falls to the toy world through attic locked for a long time. Will it be possible for her to find her parents and go back to her world? Let's solve some puzzles and explore the mysterious toy world.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, 3D 18.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Colorful 12.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #45 Eye 4 Eye
71% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Team Eye 4 EyePub: Yi Dai
Windows
Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.
Why similar: Investigation 21.7%, Puzzle 20.4%, First-Person 18.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Mystery 12.6%
- #46 The Eyes of Ara
73% matchVery Positive83% of 826 reviews2016
Dev: 100 Stones Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Investigation 19.2%, First-Person 17.5%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #47 Botany Manor
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,319 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…
Why similar: Puzzle 17.1%, Linear 15.3%, First-Person 13.3%, Investigation 11.9%, Nature 9.4%
- #48 LAY
70% matchVery Positive84% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Immerse yourself in this adventure of poetic and contemplative exploration as Elise, a young explorer full of energy. This mysterious world awaits you to overflow with colour and life !
Why similar: Puzzle 27%, Nature 22.7%, Colorful 17.5%, 3D 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #49 Between
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Artesign
Windows
An Interactive first-person puzzle game. Help Elures navigate through the labyrinth of dreams and uncover the secret of extraneous memories.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.6%, First-Person 20.4%, Story Rich 16.3%, Nature 12%, Mystery 10.2%
- #50 Journey
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: チョコマメ
Windows
One day, Maaya accidentally brought home an object that would soon bring misfortune to her family, especially her younger sister. Join her as she unravels the mystery behind it.
Why similar: First-Person 95%, Singleplayer 5%
- #51 Monument Valley 3
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,911 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?
Why similar: Puzzle 27.3%, Linear 20%, Colorful 13.6%, 3D 11.9%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #52 Resonance of the Ocean
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: Image Labo
Windows · Mac
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Why similar: Puzzle 37%, Nature 26.9%, Story Rich 15.9%, Casual 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #53 Live Adventure
68% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2021
Dev: Live Adventure TeamPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins.
Why similar: Linear 20.5%, Puzzle 19.9%, First-Person 15.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, Family Friendly 11.8%
- #54 Marie's Room
67% matchVery Positive93% of 6,612 reviews2018
Dev: Kenny Guillaume
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?
Why similar: Story Rich 34.3%, First-Person 21.7%, Puzzle 14%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #55 So long as there is Mercy
69% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Dominik KerschbaumerPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Lead Spe, the game‘s protagonist, through an eerie dollhouse in an effort to find her little brother. On her way, Spe will encounter the ghost-children, who are also trapped, and can use their different abilities to solve the environmental puzzles in order to escape the house.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.3%, Linear 34.5%, 3D 19.7%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Singleplayer 3%
- #56 Whimsy
68% matchVery Positive94% of 288 reviews2019
Dev: Madison Karrh
Windows
Whimsy is a hand-drawn point & click game about a girl who lives in the forest stumbling upon little red footprints. Following these footsteps leads her on a whimsical journey through the forest to solve puzzles, assist woodland creatures and discover rituals.
Why similar: Puzzle 55.7%, Casual 44.3%
- #57 Aurora Hills: Chapter 1
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,469 reviews2024
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Mystery 20.6%, First-Person 19.2%, Nature 9.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #58 The Sojourn
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: Shifting TidesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.7%, First-Person 19%, Family Friendly 12%, Mystery 11%, 3D 10.6%
- #59 Hold Me Still
65% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Zeroshade123
Windows
"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.
Why similar: Puzzle 49.6%, Casual 21.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%