Games Like HIVESWAP: ACT 2

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel, it is the essential starting point for understanding the story and mechanics of the series.

Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 17.3%, RPG 14.1%, Comedy 13.5%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe, this visual novel offers a deep dive into the characters and lore that fans of the series will appreciate.

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Soundtrack 38.7% ★, Comedy 19.4%, Story Rich 18.9%, RPG 14.3%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by Toby Fox, it features the same blend of RPG elements, witty dialogue, and meta-commentary found in the Hiveswap universe.

You’ve crash landed on a dangerous alien planet with no food, medicine, or prospects, but you do know one thing—you are absolutely desperate for friendship.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off provides a humorous, character-focused experience that perfectly complements the tone of the main Hiveswap games.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Narrative 34.6% ★, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on witty, character-driven dialogue and a distinct, stylized art direction.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Story Rich 29.4%, Comedy 28.8%, RPG 21.8%, 2D 8.9%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same meta-narrative, quirky humor, and emotional depth that made the Hiveswap series a cult favorite.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 30.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 9.1%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative puzzle game that breaks the fourth wall and focuses on deep, character-driven storytelling.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: RPG 63.5%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 7.1%, Story Rich 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, claymation-style visuals and experimental RPG mechanics match the weird, offbeat energy of the Hiveswap world.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.4%, Hand-drawn 24.1%, RPG 16.1%, Colorful 9.2%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, story-rich RPG that uses a unique art style to explore deep, often dark, emotional themes.

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Soundtrack 36.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, low-poly adventure that feels like a dream, mirroring the experimental world-building of Hiveswap.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Comedy 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that captures the same chaotic and quirky energy as Hiveswap.

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 45.3%, Comedy 16.1%, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 9.8%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that emphasizes narrative and character development.

Play through loads of hand-crafted fast-paced microgames based on horror tropes, explore the world of the afterlife and help the skelebros live their death to the fullest.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Comedy 18.3%, RPG 16.2%, Colorful 14.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based, humorous indie game that captures a similar chaotic and colorful aesthetic.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.

Why similar: Soundtrack 29.4% ★, Comedy 18.1%, Investigation 17.7%, Point & Click 16.3%, Colorful 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, incredibly funny, and charming detective game that prioritizes character personality over complex puzzles.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Soundtrack 36.3% ★, Comedy 12.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, character-driven narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world with a strong focus on exploration.

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Story Rich 32.8%, Indie 19%, RPG 12.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-bending meta-narrative game that constantly shifts its style, much like the experimental nature of Hiveswap.

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn point-and-click game that excels in dialogue-heavy world-building.

In this episodic visual novel, follow the adventures of MSPA Reader as they return to Alternia once more to save their friends... and realize that nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Hand-drawn 18%, Story Rich 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to the Hiveswap spin-off that maintains the same visual novel format and character-focused writing.

Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job!

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Point & Click 14%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Investigation 12%, Comedy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi visual novel that balances humor with investigative point-and-click elements in a unique setting.

Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.8% ★, Point & Click 21.1%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click puzzle game with a distinct, colorful hand-drawn aesthetic that feels very similar to Hiveswap.

Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that focuses on sci-fi storytelling and character interaction.

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, point-and-click puzzle adventure that features a strong narrative and charming character designs.

Embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic environment, full of interesting characters and engaging puzzle games in this sci-fi point-and-click adventure game.

Why similar: Soundtrack 29.7% ★, Point & Click 19%, Hand-drawn 11%, Puzzle 7.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi point-and-click adventure with a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic that emphasizes puzzle-solving.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Comedy 28.1%, RPG 18%, Story Rich 17.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: A darkly humorous RPG with a unique, gritty indie aesthetic that challenges the player's moral choices.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Story Rich 29.5%, RPG 21.8%, Colorful 15.8%, 2D 13.3%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, music-heavy RPG that challenges the player with its unique mechanics and unconventional tone.

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: Soundtrack 31.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Point & Click 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure set in a fantasy world with a heavy focus on character interactions and choices.

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Narrative 23.9% ★, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-heavy adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and dialogue over traditional gameplay challenges.

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.2%, Comedy 20.9%, Story Rich 15.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based puzzle game with a lighthearted, quirky sense of humor that is easy to pick up.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Narrative 28.1% ★, Point & Click 17.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that utilizes a very distinct, hand-drawn art style to tell its unsettling narrative.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Point & Click 20.7%, Comedy 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, choose-your-own-adventure style RPG with a distinct sci-fi setting and quirky writing.

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 9%, Hand-drawn 9%, Puzzle 8.8%

Slap your way across a vibrant world where interstellar friendships are the key to your survival. Befriend eccentric aliens, craft bizarre weaponry, and stick it to the man in this sequel to the award-winning Action RPG Crashlands.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.8%, Comedy 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 10.7%

Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Colorful 13.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%

A surreal post-life adventure

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Indie 8.3%

Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Adventure 19%, Comedy 15%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Indie 10.5%

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Soundtrack 19.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 9.3%

Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.

Why similar: Soundtrack 49% ★, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Exploration 6.1%

Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

As Margaret Dale enters her second year at the academy, she begins to suspect that one of her classmates might possess some unusual abilities. Meanwhile, Gail and Sabina undertake an investigation into suspicious activities at Union Station.

Why similar: Adventure 23.3%, Story Rich 22.1%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Indie 7.7%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Colorful 10.4%

Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Comedy 13%, Investigation 11.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

Syrup the Candy Alchemist is looking to expand the variety of delicious candies offered at her store, Atelier Sweets! Travel around the world with friends, collecting rare ingredients and battling adorable monsters along the way.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.9%, Visual Novel 22.4%, RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Colorful 17.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 11.2%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: RPG 18.6%, Story Rich 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Colorful 10.7%, 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: Point & Click 37.2%, Comedy 15.4%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Colorful 11.4%

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

Why similar: Narrative 34% ★, Point & Click 16.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Puzzle 6.7%

Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 10%, Story Rich 9.5%, Indie 5.9%

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Point & Click 20.8%, Comedy 16.3%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Puzzle 8.1%

Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, LGBTQ+ 25.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Colorful 6.2%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Comedy 21.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, RPG 17.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Exploration 9.6%

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: Soundtrack 17.8% ★, Narrative 16.9% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Comedy 10.6%, Investigation 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Comedy 13.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 10.1%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Adventure 26.7%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Sci-fi 19.7%, 2D 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%

A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.3%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Colorful 9.2%

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 7.8%

Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Point & Click 17.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 8.6%