Games Like Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 23.6%, Lovecraftian 16.1%, Dark 11.6%, Horror 11.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted folk-horror point-and-click adventure that captures a similar sense of dread and mystery as Lovecraftian lore.

TSIOQUE (pronounced: "chiock") is a dark but playful Point & Click adventure, hand-animated in meticulous, frame-by-frame 2D. Escape the clutches of an Evil Wizard and discover the secrets hidden within the spellbound castle of your ancestors.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Dark 11.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring stunning hand-drawn animation, this dark fairytale adventure offers the same high-quality visual polish and clever puzzle design.

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 26.5%, Lovecraftian 22.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, Comedy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the comedic, supernatural investigation style found in Gibbous through its episodic, witty approach to the paranormal.

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 26.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click classic that excels in narrative depth and atmospheric mystery-solving.

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: Lovecraftian 36.6%, Point & Click 25.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Horror 11.5%, Puzzle 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An essential experience for fans of Lovecraftian themes, focusing on atmospheric horror and point-and-click investigation.

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Point & Click 24%, Cats 13.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Cute 9.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and visually imaginative point-and-click adventure that shares the cute, dreamlike quality of Gibbous.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Cute 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%, Cats 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the charming, character-driven humor and classic point-and-click mechanics while maintaining a distinct, stylized aesthetic.

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 24.4%, Story Rich 13%, Dark 12.4%, Horror 12%, Puzzle 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, dark, and hand-drawn adventure captures the unsettling yet whimsical tone found in the more bizarre moments of Gibbous.

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 24.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Horror 11.2%, Dark 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical story-driven adventure that balances tragedy and comedy with a unique, hand-drawn art style.

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: Lovecraftian 31.8%, Point & Click 18.7%, Dark 11.9%, Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click horror game that leans heavily into occult themes and branching narrative choices.

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 33.7%, Puzzle 14.4%, Story Rich 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Funny 7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated detective game that combines exploration and puzzle-solving with a charming cast of characters.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 21%, Point & Click 20.9%, Dark 16.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a cozy yet dark and mysterious vibe, perfect for players who enjoy investigating occult secrets.

Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Adventure 26.3%, Indie 20.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, satirical point-and-click adventure that explores complex themes through a unique, hand-drawn lens.

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 48.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Comedy 12.4%, Funny 8.7%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This bizarre and hilarious point-and-click adventure is perfect for those who enjoyed the offbeat humor and surreal world-building of Gibbous.

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: Lovecraftian 68.1%, Point & Click 21.7%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to Lovecraftian literature that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics to tell a chilling mystery.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Story Rich 25%, Cats 21.5%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on narrative, this game captures the atmospheric, dark-humor, and stylized aesthetic that fans of Gibbous will appreciate.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 7%, Retro 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that emphasizes character-driven comedy and clever puzzle-solving.

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 31.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 10.9%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre, this hand-drawn puzzle adventure offers a wordless, atmospheric experience that is visually captivating.

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Comedy 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential comedy point-and-click series that features vibrant art and a fast-paced, humorous narrative.

The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Horror 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Fantasy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic take on the Lovecraft mythos that uses a choose-your-own-adventure style to deliver a hilarious, horror-filled experience.

Milo and the Magpies is a point-and-click, hidden object game following the story of a little cat named Milo who is trying to find his way home after getting turned around by an unfortunate encounter with some pesky magpies.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.9%, Cats 14.8%, Cute 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click game that focuses on exploration and clever interaction, perfect for cat lovers.

Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.9%, Horror 13.9%, Cats 13.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and psychedelic point-and-click experience that features hand-drawn art and a bizarre, dreamlike atmosphere.

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.6%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 6%, Dark 5.4%, Cute 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, wordless point-and-click adventure that uses surreal imagery and emotional storytelling to create a memorable experience.

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 35.5%, Puzzle 17.6%, Story Rich 16%, Comedy 9.1%, Funny 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished detective adventure that focuses on investigation and character interaction within a stylized, hand-drawn world.

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Dark 13%, Cats 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 35.2%, Story Rich 16.8%, Comedy 11.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and supernatural point-and-click adventure that blends historical settings with occult comedy.

Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Story Rich 16.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, puzzle-heavy adventure that forces players to prepare for supernatural threats in a tense, atmospheric setting.

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Puzzle 13.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that relies on visual storytelling and atmospheric world-building.

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Comedy 9.1%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious point-and-click adventure that features a charming art style and a lighthearted approach to time-traveling chaos.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.5%, Dark 16.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Horror 12.7%, Puzzle 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure with a distinct, unsettling art style that explores deep mysteries and supernatural occurrences.

Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Cats 17.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Dark 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, Story Rich 19.1%, Horror 16.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, hand-drawn adventure game that focuses on exploration and interacting with spirits in a hauntingly beautiful world.

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 18.3%, Dark 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Horror 10.8%, Puzzle 8.4%

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: Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Point & Click 15.9%, Horror 12.8%, Dark 11.9%, Puzzle 11%

Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point-and-click quest in which you play as a white cat. You have to go on a dangerous journey to the world of ghosts and demons. Not all things are what they seems.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Cats 16.4%, Puzzle 10.8%, Cute 8.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.6%, Point & Click 25.9%, Puzzle 12%, Comedy 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Comedy 10%, Horror 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Story Rich 8%, Dark 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%

What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.6%, Point & Click 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Horror 9.9%, Puzzle 9.3%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Horror 14.1%, Retro 5.7%, Indie 3.6%

A kleptomaniac, a sociopath and a horrible friend. Randal is potentially one of the most scurrile protagonists since the invention of the hoverboard. Randal's Monday is a crazy space-time odyssey in classic adventure design, spiced up with countless geek culture references of the last 30 years.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Puzzle 12.1%, Comedy 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.8%, Point & Click 19.1%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

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 31%, Story Rich 17.7%, Cats 16.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.8%, Story Rich 14.2%, Cute 8.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.1%, Point & Click 24%, Horror 11.8%, Adventure 8.1%

CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Cute 12.1%, Comedy 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Funny 8.1%

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 46.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 8.3%, Comedy 5.6%

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: Puzzle 26.9%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Adventure 9.5%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Puzzle 14.1%, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cats 11.4%

With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she makes her way from the peaks of Glass Mountain to the deepest dungeon.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Dark 10.1%, Indie 6.4%, Puzzle 6.4%

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Dark 18.6%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 11.8%

“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Cats 18.3%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cute 7.6%

Help Mona De Lafitte escape from Baron Shrowdy von Kiefer and return to Paris!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Horror 8.6%, Comedy 7.8%

Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Comedy 7.6%

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Comedy 12.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Funny 9.8%

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 13.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 6%

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Cats 27.8%, Puzzle 14.9%, Cute 6.6%, Adventure 6.1%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 10%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Story Rich 19.9%, Horror 19.1%, Puzzle 18.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Funny 9.4%

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: Point & Click 32.1%, Story Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Comedy 9.4%