- #1 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 31.3%, Classic 27.6% ★, Adventure 14.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Detective 6.2%
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.
- #2 The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight® Mystery
96% matchVery Positive92% of 299 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 29.7% ★, Point & Click 21.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Mystery 11.4%, 1990's 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the supernatural investigation of Gabriel Knight with a unique FMV-based aesthetic.
- #3 Gabriel Knight® 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
96% matchMixed59% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Play as both Gabriel Knight and Grace Nakimura as you learn more about what is hidden in the hills of France.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Classic 25.7% ★, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 14.1%, 1990's 10.5%
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.
- #4 Black Mirror I
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,443 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 38.3%, Classic 20.8% ★, Mystery 18.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic mystery adventure that mirrors the dark, brooding atmosphere and investigative focus of Gabriel Knight.
- #5 Still Life
94% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 20.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Detective 14.8%, Story Rich 1.3%
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.
- #6 Gray Matter
94% matchVery Positive89% of 727 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 29.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 4.7%, 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.
- #7 Kathy Rain
93% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 0.6%, Mystery 0.6%, Detective 0.5%, 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.
- #8 Unavowed
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 40.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Detective 12.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
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.
- #9 The Blackwell Legacy
92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,616 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 47.7%, Adventure 17.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Detective 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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.
- #10 Sanitarium
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,302 reviews2014
Dev: DotemuPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 33.3% ★, Point & Click 32.7%, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 8.9%, Mystery 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological horror adventure that excels at building a disturbing, surreal narrative through point-and-click exploration.
- #11 The Last Door - Collector's Edition
90% matchVery Positive95% of 2,425 reviews2014
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 48.6%, Classic 15.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A low-resolution, high-atmosphere horror game that focuses on Lovecraftian mystery and exploration.
- #12 Gemini Rue
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,873 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 53%, Adventure 20.1%, Detective 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that features a compelling sci-fi mystery and strong narrative depth.
- #13 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 38.8% ★, Point & Click 35%, Adventure 14.4%, 1990's 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s adventure game that perfectly captures the spirit of historical mystery and puzzle-solving.
- #14 The Raven Remastered
88% matchVery Positive81% of 391 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 34.8%, Adventure 29.1%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 16.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that captures the feeling of a 1960s heist thriller with excellent narrative pacing.
- #15 Quest for Glory 1-5
86% matchVery Positive95% of 488 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.
Why similar: Classic 41.3% ★, Point & Click 22.8%, 1990's 19.1%, Adventure 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary Sierra series that blends adventure game mechanics with RPG elements and a strong sense of world-building.
- #16 Technobabylon
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,607 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 55.6%, Adventure 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 6.6%, Mystery 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that combines detective work with a deep, complex world-building experience.
- #17 Post Mortem
87% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 44.9%, Adventure 21.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Detective 15.1%, Atmospheric 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure game that shares the noir-inspired mystery elements found in the Gabriel Knight series.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
86% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Classic 31.1% ★, Point & Click 30.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Detective 12.6%, Story Rich 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that focuses on solving intricate puzzles within a spooky, atmospheric setting.
- #19 Phantasmagoria
84% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.7%, Classic 31.1% ★, Adventure 15.4%, 1990's 15.2%, Mystery 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Sierra horror adventure that utilizes FMV and dark, supernatural themes similar to the Gabriel Knight experience.
- #20 Nightmare Frames
81% matchVery Positive98% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Postmodern Adventures
Windows
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 44%, Mystery 17.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click horror game that captures the tension and investigative feel of classic supernatural mysteries.
- #21 Primordia
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 59.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Story Rich 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a unique, post-apocalyptic setting.
- #22 Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: 10th Art StudioPub: Adventure Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 46.2%, Adventure 26.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 4%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven adventure game that explores religious conspiracies and dark secrets in a modern setting.
- #23 The Dig®
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,254 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 40.9%, Classic 30.4% ★, Adventure 16.8%, 1990's 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts adventure that offers a deep, story-driven experience with a focus on exploration and mystery.
- #24 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.7%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 16.4%, 1990's 13.9%, Adventure 9.3%
- #25 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 623 reviews2014
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 50.1%, Adventure 25.2%, Detective 18.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired detective game that emphasizes investigation and the uncovering of dark, hidden truths.
- #26 The Cat Lady
80% matchVery Positive94% of 6,079 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 42%, Adventure 20.5%, Detective 17%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror adventure that features a mature, story-rich narrative and unique visual style.
- #27 Syberia
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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%, Classic 25.8% ★, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 8.9%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that focuses on a compelling journey and intricate puzzle-solving.
- #28 Maniac Mansion
79% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2017
Dev: Lucasfilm GamesPub: Lucasfilm
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
Why similar: Classic 47.4% ★, Point & Click 24.6%, Adventure 13.5%, 1990's 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that defined the genre's mechanics and exploration style in the 90s.
- #29 Blackwell Epiphany
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 990 reviews2014
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The last game in the Blackwell series.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 23%, Mystery 11.8%, Detective 4.7%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #30 The Book of Unwritten Tales
78% matchVery Positive91% of 2,139 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.5%, Adventure 24%, Classic 18.4% ★, 1990's 4.7%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #31 Police Quest™ Collection
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 33.3% ★, Point & Click 23.2%, Adventure 17.8%, Detective 10.7%, 1990's 10.2%
- #32 LOOM™
77% matchVery Positive89% of 698 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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% ★, Point & Click 32%, Adventure 15.4%, 1990's 6%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #33 Blackwell Convergence
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 640 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The third game in the Blackwell series
Why similar: Point & Click 70.2%, Adventure 22.5%, Mystery 7.3%
- #34 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,368 reviews2021
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 27.9%, Detective 16.2%, 1990's 15.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%
- #35 The Drifter
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,092 reviews2025
Dev: Powerhoof
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 33.3%, Mystery 18.5%, 1990's 16.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #36 Metaphobia
73% matchVery Positive85% of 487 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Mosaic Games
Windows
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 48.2%, Mystery 23.7%, Adventure 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #37 The Mystery of the Druids
77% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: House of TalesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 44.5%, Adventure 29.4%, Detective 13.4%, Mystery 12.8%
- #38 King's Quest™ Collection
75% matchVery Positive87% of 383 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 43.2% ★, Point & Click 32.1%, Adventure 16.7%, 1990's 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #39 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
75% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 32.2%, Point & Click 29.1%, Detective 22%, Mystery 14%, Story Rich 2.7%
- #40 Shadowgate
74% matchVery Positive87% of 708 reviews2014
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 71.1%, Adventure 28.9%
- #41 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
'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 41.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #42 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 38.3% ★, Point & Click 37.3%, Adventure 13%, 1990's 7.7%, Story Rich 2.6%
- #43 The Darkside Detective
70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 31.1%, Detective 19.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #44 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
73% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 8.2%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #45 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
73% matchVery Positive82% of 410 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Classic 25.2% ★, Adventure 17.2%, Detective 16%, Mystery 5.1%
- #46 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
71% matchVery Positive89% of 7,723 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.3%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 16%, Point & Click 15.5%, Classic 9.1% ★
- #47 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
71% matchVery Positive89% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Adventure 25.8%, Mystery 21.7%, Story Rich 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #48 Black Mirror II
71% matchVery Positive90% of 697 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 52.9%, Adventure 30.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 3.3%, Atmospheric 2.6%
- #49 Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,947 reviews2010
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 41.5%, Classic 36.4% ★, Adventure 15.7%, 1990's 5.5%, Story Rich 0.8%
- #50 The Curse of Monkey Island
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Classic 25.7% ★, 1990's 22.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 1.2%
- #51 The Last Case of John Morley
61% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 30.7%, Mystery 26.1%, Adventure 22.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #52 Westwood Shadows
62% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: RedSoup Studio
Windows
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 29.8%, Mystery 22.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.8%
- #53 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 327 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Point & Click 32.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Story Rich 6%, Atmospheric 5.5%
- #54 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.8%, Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 20%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #55 The Blind Prophet
67% matchVery Positive88% of 519 reviews2020
Dev: Ars Goetia
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.
Why similar: Adventure 49%, Point & Click 43.6%, Story Rich 5.3%, Atmospheric 2.1%
- #56 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,264 reviews2019
Dev: Nupixo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.
Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Detective 19.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #57 The Dark Rites of Arkham
58% matchVery Positive98% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: Postmodern AdventuresPub: enComplot
Windows
A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Adventure 22.1%, Detective 16.2%, Mystery 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #58 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
61% matchVery Positive86% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Detective 21%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 1990's 6.5%
- #59 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
69% matchVery Positive80% of 3,814 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Detective 28.4%, Adventure 21.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 2.5%
- #60 King's Quest
67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,953 reviews2015
Dev: The Odd GentlemenPub: Sierra
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Classic 31.7% ★, Adventure 23.8%, Story Rich 6.9%, 1990's 5.8%