- #1 The Frostrune
97% matchVery Positive92% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Grimnir MediaPub: Snow Cannon Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.
Why similar: Adventure 64.7%, Mythology 16.8%, Point & Click 11.2%, Female Protagonist 4.7%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a world steeped in Norse mythology, this point-and-click adventure captures the atmospheric and cultural essence of the seed game.
- #2 King's Quest
96% 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: Adventure 75.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 4.2%, Retro 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining of a classic series maintains the spirit of traditional adventure games with a focus on story and puzzle-solving.
- #3 Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption
96% matchVery Positive92% of 509 reviews2018
Dev: Transolar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption is a humorous fantasy role-playing adventure game by Lori and Corey Cole, creators of the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. As the Rogue Shawn O'Conner, players will make friends, explore a haunted castle, and use their Rogue skills for fun and profit.
Why similar: Adventure 46.4%, Point & Click 13.7%, Retro 9.7%, Character Customization 8.4%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of the original Quest for Glory series, this game perfectly captures the adventure-RPG hybrid mechanics found in the seed game.
- #4 Röki
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Adventure 50.2%, Mythology 20.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Fantasy 6.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that draws heavily from Scandinavian folklore and features a strong female protagonist on a journey through a magical wilderness.
- #5 Quest for Infamy
95% matchVery Positive85% of 239 reviews2014
Dev: Infamous QuestsPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Wealth. Women. Wildly offbeat jokes. Lie, cheat, steal, and embrace your inner rogue. Being bad has never felt so good.
Why similar: Adventure 72%, Point & Click 12.2%, RPG 9.1%, Retro 4%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic Sierra-style adventure experience with a focus on dark humor and RPG-lite character development.
- #6 Unavowed
94% 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: Adventure 59.2%, Point & Click 15.3%, Magic 5.2%, Story Rich 5%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven adventure features party-based mechanics and choice-heavy gameplay that mirrors the RPG elements of the seed game.
- #7 Heroines of Swords & Spells
93% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Magic 17.8%, Exploration 13.9%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that focuses on female protagonists and tactical turn-based combat in a fantasy world.
- #8 The Dark Eye: Memoria
92% matchVery Positive89% of 2,452 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.
Why similar: Adventure 70.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, Story Rich 4.1%, Retro 3.5%, Fantasy 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure with a deep fantasy narrative and complex puzzle design.
- #9 Helen's Mysterious Castle
91% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, RPG 20.3%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Fantasy 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-style RPG that focuses on strategic combat and exploration, capturing the spirit of classic indie titles.
- #10 Kathy Rain
90% 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 92%, Adventure 5.5%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Pixel Graphics 0.5%, Retro 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery adventure featuring a strong, determined female lead and a nostalgic pixel-art aesthetic.
- #11 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,644 reviews2012
Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Why similar: Adventure 63.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Fantasy 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, pixel-art adventure that prioritizes mood, exploration, and a unique, mythic storytelling style.
- #12 Whispers of a Machine
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,957 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Adventure 64.5%, Point & Click 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Retro 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi point-and-click adventure that incorporates RPG-like skill checks and branching narrative paths based on player choices.
- #13 Technobabylon
88% 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: Adventure 64.6%, Point & Click 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Female Protagonist 4.9%, Story Rich 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich point-and-click adventure that features complex characters and multiple ways to solve problems.
- #14 Winter Voices
89% matchMixed66% of 274 reviews2010
Dev: Clara Lehenaff
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A unique adventure, a stunning scenario to discover in one season!
Why similar: Adventure 66.3%, RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 12%, Indie 4%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPG that prioritizes a strong, emotional narrative and unique character-driven gameplay.
- #15 Pendula Swing - The Complete Journey
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Valiant Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore a memorable 1920s fantasy world where you interact with, befriend and romance hundreds of characters with unique quests, as an already rich and famous heroine.
Why similar: Adventure 47.7%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Point & Click 12%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy adventure that emphasizes narrative depth, character interaction, and a unique, stylized world.
- #16 Shardlight
86% matchVery Positive90% of 786 reviews2016
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Adventure 59.4%, Point & Click 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Story Rich 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: An engaging adventure game that balances challenging puzzles with a compelling, character-driven story.
- #17 FoxTail
86% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Point & Click 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Retro 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, classic point-and-click adventure with a nostalgic feel and a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #18 Primordia
85% 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: Adventure 64.7%, Point & Click 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Story Rich 4.1%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click adventure with a unique post-apocalyptic setting and beautiful, detailed pixel art.
- #19 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
84% matchVery Positive84% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!
Why similar: Adventure 66.5%, Point & Click 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Fantasy 4.9%, Family Friendly 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that explores mythological themes through point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #20 Wienne
84% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Creeepling
Windows
Wienne is unique - you can change the flow of the story at any moment in time. Repeatedly. In this short story and lore-driven RPG you will have to save Wienne and Zack from a nearly inevitable demise. Can you find the path?
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Indie 16.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art RPG that features choice-driven gameplay and a focus on the personal journey of its female protagonist.
- #21 Alice Through the Fey Realm
82% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Mirrored CookiesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.
Why similar: Adventure 58.1%, Point & Click 13%, RPG 7.5%, Magic 7.2%, Exploration 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction adventure that blends point-and-click elements with a whimsical fantasy narrative.
- #22 The Blackwell Legacy
82% 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: Adventure 62.1%, Point & Click 18.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, Story Rich 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click series that excels in supernatural storytelling and character development.
- #23 Asguaard
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: Adventure 51.8%, RPG 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Character Customization 6.8%, Nonlinear 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An epic RPG that offers a vast world to explore, reminiscent of classic fantasy adventures.
- #24 Lamplight City
81% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Adventure 51.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Retro 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed adventure that allows for multiple solutions to puzzles and features branching narrative consequences.
- #25 Sonata Theory
79% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Mayj Studios
Windows
2D/3D story-adventure game
Why similar: Adventure 24.6%, Hand-drawn 23.3%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn interactive fiction game that focuses on narrative choices and a compelling, music-infused story.
- #26 Valkyrie Saga
75% matchVery Positive94% of 199 reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.
Why similar: Adventure 54.3%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Exploration 6.6%
- #27 Cave Quest 2
79% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: MD Studio
Windows · Mac
Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game!
Why similar: Adventure 46%, Point & Click 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Magic 8.5%, RPG 5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that mixes puzzle mechanics with a fantasy quest narrative.
- #28 Heroes of the Seven Islands
73% matchVery Positive100% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Rap2hPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.
Why similar: Adventure 38.6%, Point & Click 11%, Nonlinear 11%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #29 Alexia Crow and the Cave of Heroes
81% matchMixed45% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Questtracers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An adventure game with hand-painted graphics and an intriguing story. It's up to you to escape from the mysterious Cave Of Heroes by solving brain-bending puzzles. Explore a game world based on Ancient Greek mythology in this fascinating and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Adventure 95.5%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration in a mysterious setting.
- #30 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Retro 15.4%, RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%
- #31 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
80% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: Adventure 61.9%, Mythology 11.5%, RPG 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a female protagonist and a fantasy setting inspired by Norse mythology.
- #32 HipWitch
75% matchVery Positive93% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Adventure 56%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 7.1%, Exploration 6.4%
- #33 Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become a true alchemist!
Why similar: Adventure 74.9%, Point & Click 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Fantasy 3.5%, Family Friendly 3.4%
- #34 Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness
78% matchMixed65% of 340 reviews2015
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter!
Why similar: Adventure 67.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Fantasy 5.1%, Family Friendly 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed point-and-click adventure that features a female protagonist and classic puzzle gameplay.
- #35 Hero's Spirit
76% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: mod.kitchen
Windows
Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.
Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Retro 9.5%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #36 Traveller's Hymn
72% matchVery Positive94% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Aquatic Ranger Studio
Windows
Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse.
Why similar: Adventure 61.2%, Retro 11.6%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #37 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
76% matchVery Positive91% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Adventure 66.9%, Point & Click 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Fantasy 5.6%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #38 Hyperborea
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Flova Interactive
Windows · Mac
She wakes up alone, missing, and trapped in the frozen tundra of Hyperborea, Hypatia must use her wits and wileys if she is to escape this accursed corner of the world. the choices she makes will determine not only her future, but that of the imperial exploratory legion.
Why similar: Adventure 95.5%, RPG 3.2%, Indie 1.3%
- #39 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
77% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Adventure 76.1%, Point & Click 8.1%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Family Friendly 3%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #40 Gods of Savvarah | Part I
71% matchVery Positive98% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: ST Sinovar
Windows
Gods of Savvarah is a visual novel with the philosophy of a classic fantasy RPG. Defeat enemies, explore countries, make friends, and find your place in Savvarah.
Why similar: Adventure 42.5%, Mythology 17.3%, Nonlinear 12%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #41 Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby
72% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: Entalto Studios
Windows
Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.1%, Point & Click 22.1%, RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Story Rich 12.2%
- #42 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,916 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Why similar: Adventure 51.2%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #43 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
71% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #44 Grimm's Hollow
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 14,295 reviews2019
Dev: ghosthunter
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Why similar: Adventure 56.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #45 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
73% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: Adventure 68.5%, RPG 11.8%, Retro 6.3%, Fantasy 4.3%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #46 Heroes Must Die
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Heroic Games
Windows · Mac
Heroes Must Die is an action-RPG with aesthetics inspired by the best roleplaying games of the 16 bit era, with the sophisticated story and design of modern epics. Follow a grand and fun story of trying to break the world and then save it. Combat is easy to learn and difficult to master. Best of all, it's free.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Retro 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Story Rich 17.6%
- #47 Intruder In Antiquonia
70% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Adventure 48.6%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Retro 6.4%
- #48 Escape Lala - Retro Point and Click Adventure
70% matchVery Positive99% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac
You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3
Why similar: Adventure 70.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Retro 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Indie 3.1%
- #49 The Girl of Glass: A Summer Bird's Tale
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Markus with friendsPub: En Widunderlig Produktion
Windows
Join Kristal as she sets out on her journey to better understand herself and the world around her in a point and click adventure game, featuring turn-based combat and hand-painted environments.
Why similar: Adventure 73.9%, RPG 9.3%, Point & Click 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Indie 3.5%
- #50 Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive90% of 164 reviews2023
Dev: Nico PapaliaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a FREE dangerously goofy RPG with fast paced, unique combat and zany secrets and adventures. Your goal is to build your own rhapsody, the story of you - the player - an experience which cannot be replicated by others.
Why similar: Adventure 59.6%, RPG 7.8%, Magic 6.8%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #51 Heroes of Spyria
67% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, RPG 22.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Fantasy 13.1%
- #52 Endless Fables 2: Frozen Path
69% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pamela Cavendish returns for another adventure! The famous anthropologist ventures into the northern reaches of Europe to rescue a friend who went missing while following the trail of Norse gods. Is this mere coincidence or is there something more behind the legend of Loki and Hodur?
Why similar: Adventure 56.2%, Mythology 14.1%, Point & Click 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #53 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3
63% matchVery Positive92% of 460 reviews2024
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. Prepare for an adventure full of surprises and heroic deeds.
Why similar: Adventure 63.8%, Point & Click 14.8%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6.1%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #54 Pages of Time: Prologue
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,877 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: Adventure 69.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, RPG 8.1%, Story Rich 5.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #55 Book Of Potentia 2
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: DenyingProduct
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Book Of Potentia 2 is a dungeon crawler where you play as a sorceress on her journey to retrieve her stolen spell book. The best part is it's 100% free!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #56 The Oni Sellsword
68% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, Retro 16.9%, RPG 15.9%, Story Rich 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #57 A Tale for Anna
66% matchVery Positive90% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Far MillsPub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Point & Click 12.6%, Magic 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
- #58 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 77.1%, Point & Click 7.2%, Family Friendly 4.4%, Fantasy 3.6%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #59 Hexed Time
62% matchVery Positive98% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Petra Emmer
Windows
Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome.
Why similar: Adventure 42.3%, Point & Click 13.2%, Magic 12.4%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #60 The Descendant
66% matchVery Positive89% of 7,313 reviews2016
Dev: Gaming Corps ABPub: Microids Indie
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.
Why similar: Adventure 99.5%, Point & Click 0.4%, Story Rich 0.1%, Indie 0%, Singleplayer 0%