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 37.5% ★, Point & Click 26.8%, Comedy 8.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a LucasArts classic, it shares the same DNA, humor, and puzzle-solving logic that defined the golden age of adventure games.

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 33.4% ★, Point & Click 25.2%, Comedy 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same iconic art style and engine as the original Grim Fandango, delivering a cinematic adventure experience.

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 32.9% ★, Point & Click 28%, Comedy 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the quintessential point-and-click adventure that established the witty, puzzle-heavy style found in Grim Fandango.

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 34.9%, Point & Click 26.4%, Story Rich 21.4%, Adventure 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, surreal, and noir-inspired investigative experience that matches the narrative complexity of Grim Fandango.

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 36.9%, Point & Click 27.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same gritty, noir-detective atmosphere while focusing on a rich, character-driven narrative.

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 16.8% ★, Adventure 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Comedy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the original developers of the genre, it perfectly replicates the classic LucasArts feel with a modern, humorous twist.

Armed with your investigative skills and the tools of the Blade Runner trade, you'll be immersed in a world that lives and breathes around you with breakthrough lighting and visual effects. Your ability to survive will be put to the test in the richest game environment ever created.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.7%, Noir 36.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Retro 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game perfectly mirrors the noir aesthetic and investigative gameplay found in Manny's underworld journey.

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 40.8%, Comedy 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Adventure 11%, Classic 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game features a charming, hand-drawn art style and a heartfelt story that echoes the whimsical yet serious tone of 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 44.2%, Comedy 20%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic point-and-click style that retains the humor and charm of the series' roots.

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 38.7%, Point & Click 36%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired sci-fi adventure delivers a gripping mystery with a moody, retro aesthetic that complements the feel of Grim Fandango.

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 64.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk adventure features intricate puzzles and a dark, atmospheric world that feels like a spiritual successor to noir-themed adventures.

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 49.1%, Noir 22.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its post-apocalyptic setting and focus on environmental storytelling provide a unique, atmospheric adventure experience.

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 37.7%, Comedy 20.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same brand of sharp, irreverent comedy and bizarre puzzle logic that made the 90s adventure era so special.

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 33.8%, Classic 28.6% ★, Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a beautifully crafted, story-rich adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a unique, immersive world.

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% ★, Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title is renowned for its expansive, imaginative world and deep, character-driven story.

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 35.4% ★, Point & Click 35%, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery-adventure game provides a mature, story-rich experience with deep lore and classic puzzle mechanics.

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 53%, Noir 20.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Retro 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This series offers a fantastic blend of supernatural mystery and classic point-and-click gameplay that fans of the afterlife theme will appreciate.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 36.9%, Classic 26.9% ★, 1990's 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Comedy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is celebrated for its beautiful art direction and classic adventure gameplay that feels right at home alongside Grim Fandango.

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 21.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Classic 7.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-paced, comedic adventure with challenging puzzles that harken back to the golden age of the genre.

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 32.7%, Classic 32.6% ★, Comedy 12.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary sequel that continues the tradition of clever puzzles and iconic, witty dialogue.

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 35.5% ★, Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric, psychological adventure offers a dark and surreal experience that fans of Grim Fandango's unique world will enjoy.

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Comedy 25%, Point & Click 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in comedy-driven narrative adventure, proving that humor and high-stakes storytelling can coexist perfectly.

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 35.7% ★, Point & Click 34.5%, Adventure 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, classic adventure game that explores deep, philosophical themes through a unique point-and-click lens.

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 32.7% ★, Story Rich 21.6%, Noir 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic, noir-inspired mystery that focuses on player choice and atmospheric storytelling.

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: This mystery adventure features a strong, cynical protagonist and a compelling narrative that fits right in with the noir genre.

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 38.2% ★, Comedy 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, its cult-classic status, unique art style, and hilarious writing make it a perfect companion to Grim Fandango.

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 37.8%, Comedy 19.2%, Adventure 11%, Classic 7.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of classic adventure comedies with its vibrant world and eccentric character interactions.

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

Why similar: Classic 49.6% ★, Point & Click 22.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: As one of the pioneers of the genre, it offers a nostalgic look at the mechanics that eventually evolved into the masterpiece that is Grim Fandango.

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 26.3% ★, Point & Click 22.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Comedy 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

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 25.6%, Classic 21.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Comedy 10.6%, Adventure 6.8%

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 44.2%, Point & Click 19%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Comedy 6.7%

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 54.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 23%, Adventure 12.5%, Retro 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Classic 32.1% ★, Point & Click 20.5%, Comedy 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%

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 19.1%, Point & Click 16.6%, Classic 16.3% ★, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 12.6%

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 39.3%, Comedy 22.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Classic 8.4% ★, Story Rich 3.8%

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 48.7% ★, Point & Click 24%, Adventure 13.9%, 1990's 7.6%, Retro 5.4%

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 61.7% ★, Adventure 13.8%, Comedy 8%, Puzzle 7.9%, Funny 3.2%

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 36.9%, Comedy 18.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

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 36.9%, Comedy 22.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 7.9%

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 56.4%, Story Rich 17.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Funny 10.2%, Singleplayer 4%

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% ★, Point & Click 27%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 6%

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 64.4%, Adventure 23%, Story Rich 7%, Puzzle 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 38.3%, Classic 23.3% ★, Adventure 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Story Rich 4.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 52.9%, Classic 18.5% ★, Adventure 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Puzzle 3.1%

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 40.8%, Classic 13.4% ★, Comedy 12.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Dark Humor 7.4%

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 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Comedy 15.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 42.3%, Comedy 18.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 10.1%, Adventure 6.2%

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

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, Point & Click 26%, Comedy 10.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Retro 3.7%

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 25.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 5.1%, 1990's 4%

‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Comedy 16.6%, Adventure 11.3%, 1990's 8.3%, Puzzle 6.9%

The famous game remastered in a new 25th Anniversary Edition! The father and mother of all 'Haunted Mansion' games. Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.9%, Adventure 12.9%, 1990's 10.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 9.2%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Classic 16.4% ★, Comedy 15.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!

Why similar: Noir 33.4%, Point & Click 30.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Comedy 11.5%, Story Rich 4%

Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!

Why similar: Classic 31.5% ★, Point & Click 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 5.9%

Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!

Why similar: Classic 29.3% ★, Point & Click 25.7%, Comedy 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Adventure 9%

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 47.3%, Comedy 22.2%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Funny 4.6%

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 36.8%, Point & Click 31%, Comedy 16.1%, Dark Humor 7.8%, Puzzle 6%

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 40.7% ★, Point & Click 32.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, 1990's 3.3%

Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood. Unravel the mysteries of the fortress that holds Tommynaut and his blind alien talking dog Beak-Beak captive through exploration and puzzle solving!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Comedy 15.8%, Puzzle 6.1%