Games Like Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.4%, Classic 27.5% ★, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Detective 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a faithful modern remake of the seed game that preserves the original narrative while updating the visuals and interface.

Play as both Gabriel and Grace as they are dispatched to Munich to solve a series of mutilation murders thought to be the work of werewolves.

Why similar: Classic 30.2% ★, Point & Click 21.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Mystery 10.9%, 1990's 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the supernatural investigation of Gabriel Knight with a unique FMV-based aesthetic.

Play as both Gabriel Knight and Grace Nakimura as you learn more about what is hidden in the hills of France.

Why similar: Classic 26.2% ★, Point & Click 26.1%, Adventure 24.1%, Mystery 13.5%, 1990's 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The final chapter in the trilogy, offering a complex mystery set in the atmospheric French village of Rennes-le-Château.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Classic 20.7% ★, Mystery 17%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic mystery adventure that mirrors the dark, brooding atmosphere and investigative focus of Gabriel Knight.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Mystery 16%, Detective 15.2%, Horror 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature detective story that shares the gritty, investigative tone and mystery-solving mechanics of the Gabriel Knight series.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.1%, Adventure 30%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 4.6%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Jane Jensen, the writer of Gabriel Knight, this game features a similar blend of supernatural mystery and investigative gameplay.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.8%, Adventure 18.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Detective 10%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This series captures the supernatural detective vibe perfectly, featuring a medium who solves mysteries with the help of a ghostly companion.

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 97.7%, Adventure 0.7%, Mystery 0.6%, Detective 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 90s-inspired adventure game that follows a strong-willed protagonist investigating a dark, personal mystery in a small town.

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

Why similar: Classic 31.9% ★, Point & Click 30.9%, Adventure 12%, 1990's 8.1%, Horror 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological horror adventure that excels at building a disturbing, surreal narrative through point-and-click exploration.

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 40.2%, Adventure 17.7%, Detective 12.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural point-and-click adventure that focuses on a group of individuals fighting dark forces in a modern urban setting.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Classic 14.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A low-resolution, high-atmosphere horror game that focuses on Lovecraftian mystery and exploration.

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 52.7%, Adventure 20.5%, Detective 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that features a compelling sci-fi mystery and strong narrative depth.

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Classic 39.4% ★, Point & Click 34.7%, Adventure 14.6%, 1990's 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s adventure game that perfectly captures the spirit of historical mystery and puzzle-solving.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 29%, Detective 19.9%, Mystery 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that captures the feeling of a 1960s heist thriller with excellent narrative pacing.

The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.

Why similar: Classic 42% ★, Point & Click 22.6%, 1990's 18.3%, Adventure 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary Sierra series that blends adventure game mechanics with RPG elements and a strong sense of world-building.

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 55.7%, Adventure 23%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Mystery 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that combines detective work with a deep, complex world-building experience.

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 21.3%, Detective 15.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Horror 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure game that shares the noir-inspired mystery elements found in the Gabriel Knight series.

Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.2%, Classic 29.7% ★, Adventure 14.7%, 1990's 13.6%, Horror 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Sierra horror adventure that utilizes FMV and dark, supernatural themes similar to the Gabriel Knight experience.

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click horror game that captures the tension and investigative feel of classic supernatural mysteries.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.8%, Adventure 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a unique, post-apocalyptic setting.

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.4%, Adventure 27.1%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven adventure game that explores religious conspiracies and dark secrets in a modern setting.

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 40.5%, Classic 31.4% ★, Adventure 16.9%, 1990's 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts adventure that offers a deep, story-driven experience with a focus on exploration and mystery.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 15%, 1990's 12.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 22.9%, Detective 16.9%, Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired detective game that emphasizes investigation and the uncovering of dark, hidden truths.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Adventure 18.6%, Detective 15.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Horror 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror adventure that features a mature, story-rich narrative and unique visual style.

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Classic 19.4% ★, Mystery 17.8%, Detective 15.7%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that focuses on solving intricate puzzles within a spooky, atmospheric setting.

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 34.8%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 22.4%, Mystery 8.5%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that focuses on a compelling journey and intricate puzzle-solving.

Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...

Why similar: Classic 48.1% ★, Point & Click 24.4%, Adventure 13.7%, 1990's 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that defined the genre's mechanics and exploration style in the 90s.

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Detective 4.9%, Story Rich 4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 49.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Classic 19.4% ★, 1990's 4.1%, Story Rich 2.3%

Walk the thin, blue line in four of the most realistic crime games ever created, packed with complex storylines and real-life mysteries that only a handful of real police officers ever face - or solve.

Why similar: Classic 33.7% ★, Point & Click 23%, Adventure 18.1%, Detective 11%, 1990's 9.7%

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Detective 17.1%, 1990's 15.1%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.2%

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 70%, Adventure 23%, Mystery 7%

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Mystery 17.1%, 1990's 14.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, Point & Click 31.7%, Adventure 15.7%, 1990's 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Point & Click 28.8%, Detective 22.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 2.6%

In this classic adventure, you will take on the role of young Scotland Yard Detective Brent Halligan, assigned to solve the puzzle surrounding a mysterious order of Druids and a series of gruesome murders. It appears that the neo-Druids are conducting ritual killings to conjure up sinister forces.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Adventure 29.9%, Detective 13.8%, Mystery 12.2%

Kill the Shadow is a detective game with multiple endings, featuring 2.5D pixel art and semi-open exploration and investigation. Play as Lucas, a former police officer, alongside a mysterious Shadow who can see the “past.” Remember—every choice you make will change the fate of countless characters!

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Mystery 21.5%, 1990's 18.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.5%, Adventure 24%, Mystery 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Why similar: Classic 38.8% ★, Point & Click 37%, Adventure 13.3%, 1990's 7.4%, Story Rich 2.5%

Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.

Why similar: Classic 43.9% ★, Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 16.8%, 1990's 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.4%, Adventure 29.5%, Mystery 10.2%

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Why similar: Point & Click 70.5%, Adventure 29.5%

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 20.6%, Detective 17.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Story Rich 4.8%

Face your own supernatural past!

Why similar: Point & Click 39.6%, Adventure 24.9%, Mystery 19.5%, Horror 6.8%, Story Rich 5.3%

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 49.3%, Adventure 30.1%, Mystery 9.5%, Horror 5.6%, Story Rich 3.1%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Classic 20.8% ★, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.1%, Classic 36.9% ★, Adventure 15.9%, 1990's 5.4%, Story Rich 0.8%

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building.

Why similar: Adventure 40.9%, Point & Click 39.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 5.9%

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 31.4%, Detective 19.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Point & Click 31.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 5.5%, Atmospheric 5%

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 32%, Mystery 17.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Point & Click 15.2%, Classic 9.1% ★

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Detective 12%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Detective 20.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Point & Click 24.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 32%, Mystery 25%, Adventure 23.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

A mysterious and fascinating quest in Hidden Object genre.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 21.2%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 16%, Horror 7.1%

A police detective returns to his abandoned hometown, where he must confront his past and an unsolved case draped in shadows. Follow Peter Bennet through a first-person, puzzle-solving game with mild horror elements, and explore the mystery and heavy atmosphere of Westwood Shadows.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Mystery 22%, Adventure 21.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 49.6%, Adventure 25%, Mystery 13.2%, Horror 8.2%, Atmospheric 4%

‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.

Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Point & Click 38.3%, 1990's 23.3%