Games Like Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

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 15.4%, Dark 12.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features stunning hand-drawn animation and a whimsical, dark fairy-tale tone that mirrors the visual charm of Gibbous.

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 23.5%, Lovecraftian 16.5%, Dark 11.5%, Horror 11.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the Lovecraftian folk-horror atmosphere while utilizing classic point-and-click mechanics in a beautifully realized setting.

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 23%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Comedy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at blending supernatural mystery with sharp, comedic writing, making it a perfect companion for fans of Gibbous's tone.

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 26.5%, Indie 20.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similarly dark sense of humor paired with a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic and clever puzzle-solving.

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 31.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Comedy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a villainous protagonist and a lighthearted, cartoonish approach to dark themes.

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: A dark, surreal point-and-click adventure that balances disturbing imagery with a unique, hand-drawn art style.

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 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a noir detective narrative with absurd, funny characters and a highly stylized visual presentation.

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 33.8%, Puzzle 14.6%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Funny 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant art style and engaging detective-style puzzle solving that feels both cozy and mysterious.

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 13.7%, Puzzle 13%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure with a strong focus on narrative and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

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 11.9%, Cute 9.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, cat-themed point-and-click adventure that shares the whimsical and slightly bizarre nature 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 12.6%, Horror 11.3%, Dark 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-heavy adventure that uses a charming art style to mask a deeply unsettling and humorous story.

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 26.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Comedy 9.1%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into comedy and creative puzzle design.

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 10.9%, Cats 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy noir point-and-click game that features clever writing and a cute, stylized presentation.

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 13.9%, Comedy 12.5%, Funny 8.7%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly surreal and hilarious point-and-click adventure that shares the eccentric, offbeat humor found in Gibbous.

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 21.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more dialogue-heavy, it captures a similar atmospheric and stylized charm that resonates with fans of indie narrative adventures.

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%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich game that centers on a cat's perspective, offering a unique and atmospheric experience.

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 10.1%, Horror 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused point-and-click game that is packed with pop-culture references and a distinct, hand-drawn look.

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 13.1%, Story Rich 6%, Dark 5.4%, Cute 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually unique point-and-click adventure that relies on non-verbal storytelling and a surreal, heartfelt atmosphere.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 47.9%, Puzzle 15.4%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person puzzle adventure that explores Lovecraftian themes in a lush, vibrant, and mysterious setting.

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 52.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 7%, Comedy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn adventure game with a strong focus on comedy and inventive puzzle mechanics.

Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!

Why similar: Adventure 30.1%, Point & Click 30.1%, Indie 18.8%, Puzzle 13%, Comedy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click game known for its dark humor and eccentric characters that fit the Gibbous vibe.

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 15.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Cute 10.9%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of hand-drawn point-and-click design that relies on environmental storytelling and clever puzzles.

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 17.6%, Dark 16.3%, Story Rich 14.7%, Horror 12.7%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal adventure that uses a unique art style to tell a haunting and mysterious story.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Point & Click 43%, Story Rich 17.5%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Funny 10.5%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that sets the standard for narrative-driven point-and-click gameplay.

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 12.6%, Comedy 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential comedy point-and-click series that offers a vast, humorous world to explore.

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 98.6%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.3%, Puzzle 0.2%, Indie 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed point-and-click adventure that balances a gritty mystery with a strong, character-driven narrative.

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 29.3%, Point & Click 16.6%, Dark 13%, Cats 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Dark 11.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand, humorous fantasy adventure that captures the classic feel of 90s point-and-click games.

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 51.5%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Dark 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric point-and-click game set in a post-apocalyptic world with a deep, engaging story.

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 26.5%, Point & Click 17.7%, Dark 14%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

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 58.4%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated, story-rich point-and-click adventure that offers a compelling mystery within a sci-fi setting.

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 73.7%, Horror 9.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 4.8%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure take on the Cthulhu mythos that maintains the dark, eldritch tone of the genre.

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 10.9%, Cute 8.2%, Story Rich 7.6%

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 18.4%, Dark 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Horror 10.8%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 17.2%, Point & Click 15.9%, Horror 12.8%, Dark 11.9%, Puzzle 11.1%

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 35.8%, Puzzle 17.8%, Story Rich 15.8%, Comedy 9.1%, Funny 8.8%

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 68.3%, Point & Click 21.5%, Adventure 10.2%

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 13.3%, Dark 9.1%

A short 70–90 minute hand-drawn cozy-gothic puzzle adventure with easy, relaxing puzzles, where color slowly returns to a cursed town as you uncover its secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Dark 16.7%, Puzzle 14%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Adventure 7.2%

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 55%, Story Rich 12.2%, Horror 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Fantasy 4.7%

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 23.8%, Point & Click 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Horror 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

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 14.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Indie 8.2%

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%, Story Rich 8%, Dark 7.2%, Adventure 7%

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.9%, Point & Click 25.6%, Puzzle 12%, Comedy 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Explore the most prestigious occult school in North America, The Miskatonic University, in a hilarious dark comedy set after the Lovecraft canon, in which the greatest threat to mankind is its own ambitions.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.4%, Point & Click 11.9%, Horror 8.7%, Cute 7%, Comedy 4.6%

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 36%, Story Rich 14.1%, Cute 8.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%

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 35.1%, Story Rich 16.7%, Comedy 11.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Retro 8%

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Horror 14%, Retro 5.6%, Indie 3.5%

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 41.2%, Point & Click 19%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

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 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

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 56.4%, Point & Click 23.8%, Horror 11.7%, 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 12.2%, Comedy 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Funny 8.1%

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 14.2%, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cats 11.4%

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 30.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Comedy 10.1%, Funny 8.1%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Cats 18.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Cute 7.6%

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%, Story Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Comedy 9.4%

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 18.5%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 11.9%

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 41.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Comedy 10.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 9.3%

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 27.1%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Adventure 9.5%

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.1%, Point & Click 21%, Dark 10.6%, Horror 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%