Games Like Foolish Mortals

PRIM is a creepy-but-cute point’n’click adventure game full of dark humor. When her mother dies, Prim finds out she’s Death’s daughter and now has to live with her father. But the Grim Reaper has strict rules and when Prim breaks them, things take a fatal turn. Can you breathe life into her misery?

Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Dark Comedy 19%, Cartoon 17.4%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Supernatural 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking hand-drawn art style and a macabre, supernatural narrative that perfectly mirrors the tone of Foolish Mortals.

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%, Story Rich 15.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn, humorous, and dark adventure that leans heavily into supernatural mystery.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 15%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Mystery 11%, Romance 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a hand-drawn aesthetic with a supernatural noir mystery that feels right at home with the themes of Foolish Mortals.

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 22.1%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Mystery 15%, Funny 9.6%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strong narrative-driven mystery with a distinct art style and classic point-and-click gameplay.

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 23.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Investigation 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that excels at blending historical mystery with engaging puzzle mechanics.

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 20.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 9.9%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, vibrant art style and a compelling detective mystery that emphasizes exploration and deduction.

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 17.6%, Point & Click 17.3%, Cartoon 12.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pirate-themed adventure that captures the classic spirit of point-and-click puzzle solving.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Puzzle 7%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a whimsical, hand-drawn world filled with magical mysteries and classic point-and-click exploration.

A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Dark Comedy 22.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Funny 10.8%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, hand-drawn adventure that balances humor with clever point-and-click mechanics.

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: Point & Click 68.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 7.7%, Funny 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for hand-drawn, witty, and atmospheric point-and-click adventures.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Narrative 29.6% ★, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 13.6%, Cartoon 11.1%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-mystery adventure that captures the classic point-and-click investigation feel with a charming aesthetic.

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Mystery 20.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, atmospheric, and supernatural mystery that aligns with the macabre tone of the seed game.

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 48.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Mystery 8.9%, Funny 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that features a deep, multi-layered mystery.

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: Supernatural 19.4%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Cartoon 16.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, atmospheric puzzle game that shares the surreal and slightly eerie charm of Foolish Mortals.

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Cartoon 12.7%, Funny 10.1%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, hand-drawn revival of the genre that maintains the witty writing and puzzle design of the classics.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Funny 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, fantasy-driven adventure that captures the lighthearted yet engaging spirit of traditional point-and-click games.

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 97.3%, Mystery 0.8%, Supernatural 0.4%, Adventure 0.4%, Hand-drawn 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery adventure that focuses on strong storytelling and classic point-and-click investigation.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Investigation 26%, Point & Click 24.7%, Mystery 19.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, story-rich point-and-click mystery that explores surreal and dark themes.

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 30.9%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, Puzzle 13%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of hand-drawn art and puzzle-heavy, atmospheric point-and-click gameplay.

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 35%, Story Rich 15.7%, Puzzle 14%, Hidden Object 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A macabre, hand-drawn adventure that dives deep into supernatural horror and surreal storytelling.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Mystery 24.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Supernatural 13.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Point & Click 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural puzzle-mystery with a unique visual style and engaging, logic-based gameplay.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Story Rich 19.1%, Funny 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical, and story-driven adventure that shares the macabre sensibilities of Foolish Mortals.

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 17.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-mystery adventure that excels in building a dark, suspenseful atmosphere.

Join Champy, the useless vampire, in this charming 2D point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn environments and funny puzzles. Embark on an adventure amongst a cult of vampire hunters, a giant octopus and zombie animals. Will Champy find a way to save Dracula before it's too late?

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Mystery 8.5%, Atmospheric 8%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, comedic point-and-click adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling.

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.4%, Adventure 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that leans into the dark, supernatural themes found in the seed game.

Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.2%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, horror-tinged puzzle game that emphasizes atmosphere and surreal exploration.

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 38.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, atmospheric adventure known for its deep world-building and immersive point-and-click puzzles.

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 55.8%, Funny 19.6%, Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 6.1%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, funny, and highly unique point-and-click adventure that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

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: Dark Comedy 18.3%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.1%

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 17.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Funny 8.5%

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 25.2%, Supernatural 21.2%, Mystery 17%, Funny 10.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

Reunite with your best friends, unravel the secrets of a haunted house, and assist a cute little ghost in this heartwarming adventure where every puzzle brings you closer to the mysteries within.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.6%, Investigation 14%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Mystery 8.7%, Funny 7.6%

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: Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 22.5%, Point & Click 20.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

Darkestville Castle — a darkly comedic point-and-click adventure where you play as a sarcastic demon. Solve clever puzzles, manipulate idiots, and bring chaos back to Darkestville, because being evil is just more fun.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Hidden Object 18.8%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Funny 9.1%

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: Dark Comedy 31.6%, Point & Click 31.4%, Funny 12.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 6.8%

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.

Why similar: Narrative 37.2% ★, Point & Click 19.5%, Supernatural 15.9%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 7.8%

Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Funny 9.4%

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 25.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Romance 12%, Funny 9.8%

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Narrative 21.6% ★, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Puzzle 6.5%

Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.2%, Point & Click 15.7%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.8%, Dark Comedy 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

A comedic point-and-click adventure where a hungover antique dealer must solve his own robbery in Paris, dragging himself and his friends into a wildly idiotic journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 15.7%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Cartoon 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.1%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Puzzle 8.6%, Funny 8.1%

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Mystery 20.6%, Hidden Object 18%, Funny 11.8%, Adventure 11.1%

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 19.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Mystery 12.7%, Hidden Object 10.9%

The Phantom Fellows is about two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, since one of them is already dead.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 19.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 16.1%, Romance 9.3%, Mystery 8.8%

A short classic point-and-click adventure with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, where you explore a strange building, meet unsettling characters, and slowly uncover a dark, ancient secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Funny 11%, Exploration 10.1%

Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Why similar: Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 18.1%, Point & Click 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.5%, Dark Comedy 28%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Adventure 11.8%

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 23.5%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Point & Click 15.2%, Visual Novel 12%, Exploration 8.1%

While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Supernatural 21.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Third Person 12.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Hidden Object 24.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Funny 8%

A lighthearted game about love and murder.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.3%, Point & Click 14.6%, Romance 14.4%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%

Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.8%, Point & Click 18.2%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Investigation 9.9%, Puzzle 7%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Narrative 26% ★, Investigation 17.7%, Cozy 14.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Cartoon 7.5%

Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.

Why similar: Mystery 21.3%, Point & Click 19%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Funny 14%, Exploration 8.6%

Search for missing people, lost objects, or even help people solve their problems by handing them over their required items. OVERLOOK is hand-drawn, cozy, relaxing, and funny. btw, watch! there might be a cat hidden in bushes.

Why similar: Cozy 28.8%, Hidden Object 18.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11%, Exploration 7.3%

When an occult German WW2 division releases an ancient curse upon the world, a supernatural problem is going to require a supernatural solution. Take control of two playable heroes as they embark on a comedic, alternate-history adventure with a truly original story (99.9999% guaranteed).

Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Story Rich 19.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Funny 9.8%, Puzzle 5.7%

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Cozy 25.5%, Hidden Object 18.7%, Point & Click 18.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 19.7%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Funny 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%