Games Like Grim Fandango Remastered

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Classic 37.9% ★, Point & Click 26.5%, Comedy 8.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential LucasArts adventure that shares the same comedic timing and puzzle-solving DNA as Grim Fandango.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.

Why similar: Classic 33.7% ★, Point & Click 24.9%, Comedy 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another Tim Schafer classic that features a strong, cinematic narrative and a unique, gritty art style.

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 33.2% ★, Point & Click 27.7%, Comedy 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational adventure game set the standard for the witty dialogue and clever inventory puzzles found in Grim Fandango.

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 33.8%, Classic 17% ★, Adventure 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Comedy 8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the original Monkey Island developers, this game perfectly channels the retro point-and-click charm of the 90s.

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 34.5%, Classic 30.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Adventure 10.2%, 1990's 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A more serious, sci-fi-focused LucasArts adventure that showcases the studio's ability to craft compelling, cinematic stories.

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Comedy 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Classic 10% ★

Why You'll Like It: Directed by Tim Schafer, this game features the same whimsical charm and character-focused storytelling as his earlier works.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Noir 36.6%, Point & Click 27.6%, Story Rich 13.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern noir mystery that captures the dark, investigative atmosphere and character-driven storytelling of Grim Fandango.

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 41.1% ★, Point & Click 31.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, 1990's 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure offers the high-stakes storytelling and puzzle variety that fans of LucasArts games crave.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Noir 31.1%, Point & Click 23.5%, Story Rich 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep, noir-inspired narrative experience that prioritizes dialogue and world-building over traditional inventory puzzles.

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: Classic 32.9% ★, Point & Click 32.3%, Comedy 12%, Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that expands on the humor and complex puzzle design of the original series.

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 33.5%, Classic 28.8% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric adventure that focuses on a strong, unfolding mystery and a unique, memorable world.

Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Classic 21.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Comedy 10.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, fast-paced LucasArts adventure that matches the irreverent comedy found in Grim Fandango.

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: Noir 38.5%, Point & Click 35.9%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi adventure that excels at building a moody, immersive atmosphere through pixel art.

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: Classic 35.7% ★, Point & Click 34.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, mystery-focused adventure that treats its narrative with the same seriousness as a noir film.

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Point & Click 43%, Story Rich 16.2%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 8.9%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cyberpunk adventure that balances humor and a serious, dystopian plot in a way similar to Grim Fandango.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 44.1%, Comedy 20%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the series that retains the classic humor and charm while updating the mechanics for modern players.

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 49.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Noir 15%, Story Rich 14.6%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, urban fantasy adventure with a heavy emphasis on narrative choices and character-driven storytelling.

With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Comedy 20.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Classic 7.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, comedy-focused adventure that features challenging puzzles and a distinct, cartoonish art style.

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 60.8%, Adventure 36%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mystery adventure that leans into the 1960s heist aesthetic with a compelling, character-focused plot.

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 64.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rich, cyberpunk narrative adventure that explores complex themes through clever point-and-click mechanics.

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 49%, Noir 22.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure with a distinct, rusted aesthetic that prioritizes world-building and environmental storytelling.

The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!

Why similar: Classic 35.9% ★, Point & Click 34.2%, Adventure 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, dark adventure game that explores heavy, philosophical themes through its unique narrative structure.

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Classic 37.3% ★, Point & Click 31.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich adventure that excels at world-building and features a memorable, multi-dimensional protagonist.

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 35.9% ★, Point & Click 30.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that uses a surreal, unsettling atmosphere to tell a deeply personal story.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Noir 27.1%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 7%, Puzzle 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi noir adventure that focuses on investigation and player-driven choices in a beautifully realized world.

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 41.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure with a unique, hand-drawn art style that communicates its story entirely without dialogue.

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 98.4%, Noir 0.6%, Adventure 0.5%, Story Rich 0.2%, Puzzle 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 90s-inspired mystery adventure that captures the feeling of investigating a dark, small-town secret.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Classic 27.3% ★, 1990's 10%, Adventure 6.9%, Comedy 6.4%

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.5%, Noir 20%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to a fantastic series that blends ghost-story mystery with character-driven emotional depth.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Classic 19.5% ★, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 8%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click game that features a strong, determined protagonist and a compelling, grim setting.

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Comedy 20.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 6.8%

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: Classic 26.5% ★, Point & Click 22.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Comedy 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Retro 5%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, puzzle-rich adventure that uses a unique memory system to drive its tense, modern-day narrative.

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Classic 54.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Retro 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Classic 33.1% ★, Story Rich 21.5%, Noir 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Noir 44%, Point & Click 19%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Comedy 6.7%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Classic 32.4% ★, Point & Click 20.3%, Comedy 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

3 Skulls of the Toltecs was one of the last classic point & click adventure release in 1996, now you can play it again in this wonderful remastered version with enhanced graphics up to 4k.

Why similar: Classic 49.1% ★, Point & Click 23.7%, Adventure 14%, 1990's 7.5%, Retro 5.3%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Classic 16.4% ★, Point & Click 16.4%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 12.7%

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Classic 13.5% ★, Comedy 12%, Adventure 11.1%, Dark Humor 7.4%

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 56.3%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Funny 10.1%, Singleplayer 4%

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Comedy 18.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.

Why similar: Classic 43.4% ★, Point & Click 26.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 6%

The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Comedy 22.4%, Adventure 12%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 8%

The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.

Why similar: Noir 43.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Puzzle 17.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 37.7%, Comedy 19%, Adventure 11.1%, Classic 7.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Why similar: Point & Click 64%, Adventure 23.3%, Story Rich 7%, Puzzle 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

Why similar: Classic 62% ★, Adventure 13.8%, Comedy 7.8%, Puzzle 7.8%, Funny 3.2%

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 39.1%, Comedy 22.4%, Adventure 14%, Classic 8.5% ★, Story Rich 3.8%

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

Why similar: Classic 50% ★, Point & Click 22.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Story Rich 4.3%

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Why similar: Classic 56.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Comedy 6.1%, 1990's 3.4%

Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.6%, Comedy 17.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 6.4%

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Adventure 16%, Comedy 15.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 52.3%, Classic 18.7% ★, Adventure 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Puzzle 3.1%

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Classic 46.7% ★, Point & Click 25.7%, Comedy 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Retro 3.6%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Classic 23.6% ★, Adventure 15%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Story Rich 4.8%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Classic 38.7% ★, Comedy 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 5.7%

The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!

Why similar: Classic 44.7% ★, Point & Click 25.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 5.2%, 1990's 3.9%