- #1 The Frostrune
97% matchVery Positive92% of 365 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 65.2%, Mythology 16.5%, Point & Click 11.1%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure deeply rooted in Norse mythology and Viking lore that mirrors the setting of the seed game.
- #2 King's Quest
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,013 reviews2015
Dev: The Odd GentlemenPub: Sierra
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.7 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 75.8%, Point & Click 11.1%, Fantasy 5.4%, Story Rich 4.1%, Retro 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of the classic adventure genre that emphasizes puzzle-solving and story-rich exploration.
- #3 Röki
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,214 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 50.9%, Mythology 20.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Fantasy 6.5%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game focused on folklore and puzzle-solving that captures a similar sense of wonder and exploration.
- #4 Unavowed
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,607 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 59.7%, Point & Click 15.1%, Magic 5.1%, Story Rich 5%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that features RPG-like character origin choices and party-based narrative depth.
- #5 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,654 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 63.9%, Point & Click 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Fantasy 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric pixel-art adventure that emphasizes exploration and a unique, artistic approach to storytelling.
- #6 The Banner Saga
94% matchVery Positive89% of 15,944 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Adventure 55.8%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 8.2%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that masterfully utilizes Norse mythology and high-stakes decision-making to create a compelling world.
- #7 Wienne
93% matchVery Positive88% of 66 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 46%, Indie 16.4%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG featuring pixel art and a focus on player choices that impact the narrative outcome.
- #8 Pendula Swing - The Complete Journey
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 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 48.5%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Point & Click 12%, Female Protagonist 10%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure game that blends RPG elements with a rich, fantasy-inspired world.
- #9 Expeditions: Viking
91% matchVery Positive83% of 4,189 reviews2017
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?
Why similar: Adventure 36.6%, RPG 23.2%, Character Customization 19.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Female Protagonist 5%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that allows players to lead a Viking clan, focusing on historical accuracy and meaningful narrative choices.
- #10 Helen's Mysterious Castle
91% matchVery Positive93% of 956 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.6%, RPG 20.5%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Fantasy 11%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that stands out for its unique combat system and charming, retro-inspired aesthetic.
- #11 Shardlight
89% matchVery Positive90% of 806 reviews2016
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 60%, Point & Click 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Story Rich 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled point-and-click adventure with a strong narrative and challenging puzzle design.
- #12 Kathy Rain
89% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 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 91.9%, Adventure 5.6%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Pixel Graphics 0.5%, Retro 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that captures the retro aesthetic and investigative gameplay of 90s adventure titles.
- #13 Winter Voices
90% matchMixed66% of 276 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 66.8%, RPG 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Indie 3.9%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPG that focuses on narrative depth and emotional storytelling within a cold, harsh environment.
- #14 Technobabylon
88% matchVery Positive94% of 1,635 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 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 65.3%, Point & Click 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Story Rich 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features deep world-building and complex, character-driven puzzles.
- #15 Heroines of Swords & Spells
87% matchVery Positive94% of 676 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.3 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 23.3%, Magic 17.8%, Exploration 13.9%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that features a strong female cast and turn-based combat mechanics.
- #16 Hero of the Kingdom II
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,573 reviews2015
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Experience a lovely adventuring RPG. Build a ship and set sail across sunny islands to rescue your beloved sister from pirates. Explore picturesque lands, lend a helping hand to those in need, and enjoy a wholesome journey at your own pace.
Why similar: Adventure 58.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, RPG 7.2%, Story Rich 5.9%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing point-and-click exploration game that focuses on questing and resource management.
- #17 Hyperborea
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 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 95.6%, RPG 3.2%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that emphasizes exploration and adventure within a fantasy setting.
- #18 The Quest
85% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Adventure 63.3%, RPG 14.5%, Retro 9.6%, Fantasy 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person RPG with grid-based movement that captures the charm and challenge of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #19 Whispers of a Machine
83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,011 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 64.9%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 8%, Retro 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that incorporates RPG-like character progression and multiple ways to solve problems.
- #20 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive96% of 116 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%, Pixel Graphics 16%, RPG 15.5%, Retro 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that uses turn-based strategy and puzzle-like movement to create a challenging experience.
- #21 Alice Through the Fey Realm
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 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 58.6%, Point & Click 12.8%, RPG 7.5%, Magic 7.1%, Exploration 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that blends RPG elements with a choose-your-own-adventure style of gameplay.
- #22 The Blackwell Legacy
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,642 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 62.7%, Point & Click 18.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Story Rich 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A series of point-and-click adventures that prioritize character development and supernatural mystery-solving.
- #23 Asguaard
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 121 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 52.5%, RPG 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Nonlinear 6.7%, Character Customization 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that offers an epic scale and a focus on exploration and character progression.
- #24 Primordia
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,432 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 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 65.3%, Point & Click 21%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Story Rich 4.1%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click adventure set in a unique world with a focus on exploration and discovery.
- #25 Shadowrun Returns
80% matchVery Positive88% of 13,689 reviews2013
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Why similar: Adventure 52.4%, RPG 29.4%, Female Protagonist 3.7%, Fantasy 3.6%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that blends strong narrative storytelling with adventure-style exploration and character building.
- #26 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,316 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Adventure 34.5%, RPG 26.9%, Fantasy 14.4%, Indie 6.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that emphasizes deep exploration and a sprawling, interconnected world.
- #27 Heroes Must Die
81% matchMostly Positive76% 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 34.1%, Retro 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Story Rich 17.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features a unique time-limit mechanic, forcing players to make impactful decisions quickly.
- #28 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
77% matchVery Positive89% of 783 reviews2021
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A lovely adventuring RPG where you journey as a brave princess. Dark smoke has veiled your town and its people have fled. Explore picturesque corners, gather supplies at your own pace, perform heartwarming deeds, and restore lost peace to your kingdom.
Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Point & Click 14.1%, RPG 7.2%, Story Rich 5.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #29 Mrs. Santa's Gift Hunt
78% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Tuomo LainePub: Tuomo's games
Windows
Mrs.Santa's Gift Hunt is a short JRPG colecthathon, where you must find missing presents. Multiple endings and an adventure awaits you. Can you find all the presents?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Magic 18%, Exploration 16.3%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Fantasy 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused adventure game that features a female protagonist and light RPG elements.
- #30 Valkyrie Saga
73% matchVery Positive92% of 290 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 56.4%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Fantasy 6.7%, Exploration 6%
- #31 Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 179 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 75.3%, Point & Click 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Fantasy 3.4%, Family Friendly 3.4%
- #32 Heroes of the Seven Islands
71% matchVery Positive100% of 201 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 38.3%, Point & Click 11%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Magic 7%
- #33 HipWitch
74% matchVery Positive92% of 148 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 56.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 7%, Exploration 6.4%
- #34 Alexia Crow and the Cave of Heroes
79% matchMixed44% of 68 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 95.7%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration with a female protagonist.
- #35 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
76% matchVery Positive84% of 231 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 67%, Point & Click 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Fantasy 4.9%, Family Friendly 4.2%
- #36 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
76% matchVery Positive91% of 261 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 67.4%, Point & Click 10%, Female Protagonist 8%, Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #37 Hero's Spirit
75% matchVery Positive91% of 82 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 38.1%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Retro 9.5%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #38 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
77% matchMixed64% of 247 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 76.5%, Point & Click 8%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Family Friendly 2.9%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #39 Cave Quest 2
74% 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 46.5%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Magic 8.4%, RPG 5%
- #40 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
72% matchVery Positive84% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 48%, Mythology 10.2%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #41 Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,348 reviews2015
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual....
Why similar: Adventure 93.6%, Female Protagonist 2.2%, Point & Click 1.6%, Story Rich 1%, Indie 0.6%
- #42 Traveller's Hymn
69% matchVery Positive94% of 175 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 61.8%, Retro 11.4%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #43 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
73% matchVery Positive83% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 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 69%, RPG 11.8%, Retro 6.2%, Fantasy 4.2%, Story Rich 4%
- #44 Hero of the Kingdom III
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,564 reviews2018
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Immerse yourself in this lovely adventuring RPG and save the kingdom from an ancient evil. Wander through picturesque valleys, help those in need, set up a safe camp, and learn new crafts in a serene world that patiently waits for you.
Why similar: Adventure 58.3%, Point & Click 14.9%, RPG 7.6%, Story Rich 6%, Exploration 5.9%
- #45 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
75% 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 62.3%, Mythology 11.3%, RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #46 Gods of Savvarah | Part I
68% matchVery Positive98% of 168 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 43.1%, Mythology 17.1%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #47 Sonata Theory
70% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: Mayj Studios
Windows
2D/3D story-adventure game
Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Hand-drawn 23.1%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Exploration 9%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #48 FoxTail
71% matchVery Positive92% of 406 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 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 39%, Point & Click 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Retro 7.4%
- #49 Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby
69% matchVery Positive81% of 390 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 20.7%, Point & Click 19%, Adventure 15.1%, RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
- #50 Grimm's Hollow
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 14,577 reviews2019
Dev: ghosthunter
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 56.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #51 The Dark Eye: Memoria
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,511 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 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 70.8%, Point & Click 14.1%, Story Rich 4%, Retro 3.4%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #52 Escape Lala - Retro Point and Click Adventure
69% matchVery Positive99% of 341 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac
You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3
Why similar: Adventure 71%, Point & Click 15.5%, Retro 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Indie 3%
- #53 Tail of Glory
63% matchVery Positive100% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Lascalis
Windows
A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart.
Why similar: Adventure 65.9%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Point & Click 8.9%, RPG 7.8%, Retro 3.2%
- #54 Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon
66% matchVery Positive90% of 166 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 60.1%, RPG 7.7%, Magic 6.7%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #55 One Eyed Kutkh
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 167 reviews2017
Dev: Baba Yaga Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
One-Eye Kutkh - an exciting space adventure based on the fairy tales of the Far North.
Why similar: Adventure 84.1%, Mythology 7%, Point & Click 4.2%, Exploration 1.8%, Family Friendly 1.5%
- #56 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,925 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 51.6%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 4.4%
- #57 The Girl of Glass: A Summer Bird's Tale
68% 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 74.4%, RPG 9.2%, Point & Click 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Indie 3.4%
- #58 Intruder In Antiquonia
65% matchVery Positive91% of 117 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 49.3%, Point & Click 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Retro 6.4%
- #59 Pages of Time: Prologue
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,961 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 69.8%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 5.6%, Indie 3.2%