Games Like I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

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: Point & Click 28.3%, Classic 18.1% ★, Horror 10.7%, Cult Classic 8.7% ★, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror adventure that explores the fractured mind of its protagonist through surreal and disturbing environments.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 13.2%, Story Rich 6.9%, Dark 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that delves into the disturbing psychological trauma of a young girl navigating a nightmarish reality.

Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.

Why similar: Cult Classic 36.3% ★, Classic 18.3% ★, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 10.5%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: An intensely atmospheric game that forces players to make difficult moral choices while surviving a surreal and plague-ridden town.

A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Classic 20.4% ★, Cult Classic 17.7% ★, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 90s adventure game known for its bizarre, violent, and deeply unsettling narrative style.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, narrative-heavy game features a mature, psychological horror story that mirrors the bleak and unsettling tone of the seed game.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Horror 12.8%, Cult Classic 12.5% ★, Classic 7.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired point-and-click game that relies on atmosphere and psychological tension rather than jump scares.

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.1%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Post-apocalyptic 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric sci-fi horror game that captures the claustrophobic and gruesome atmosphere of being trapped in a hostile environment.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Point & Click 32.9%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 15.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror adventure that explores themes of guilt and madness through a haunting point-and-click interface.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental psychological horror game that uses text-based mechanics to build a sense of dread and mystery.

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven anthology that explores themes of death and regret with a somber, atmospheric tone.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 34.3% ★, Cult Classic 21.3% ★, Horror 10.5%, Cyberpunk 8%, 1990's 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal sci-fi horror experience that pits the player against a malevolent AI, echoing the core conflict of the seed game.

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 54.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Cyberpunk 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that explores themes of existence and legacy in a world devoid of humans.

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: Point & Click 60.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Cyberpunk 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Retro 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, sci-fi point-and-click adventure that features a dark, dystopian narrative and complex character dilemmas.

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: Point & Click 32.3%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores disturbing supernatural events through a unique and eerie art style.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.1%, Classic 17% ★, Horror 10.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Dark 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic horror adventure that focuses on a dark family mystery and an increasingly oppressive atmosphere.

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 62.3%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated cyberpunk adventure that tackles deep philosophical questions about humanity and technology in a dystopian future.

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Why similar: Point & Click 53%, Dark 10.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Sci-fi 8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist point-and-click game that forces players to make brutal moral decisions under extreme pressure.

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Why similar: Point & Click 59.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%, Horror 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak, post-apocalyptic adventure that deals with memory loss and a collapsing world.

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.6%, Cult Classic 29.4% ★, Adventure 8.6%, Retro 7.8%, Puzzle 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, challenging adventure game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and the constant threat of death.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Dark 6.4%, 2D 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, urban fantasy adventure that focuses on moral choices and the consequences of the player's past actions.

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping sci-fi horror adventure that expands on the isometric, puzzle-heavy gameplay of its predecessor.

Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Horror 22%, Adventure 10.8%, Psychological Horror 4.6%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-burn psychological horror game that excels at building tension within a single, isolated location.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Classic 27% ★, Point & Click 26.9%, Cult Classic 23.7% ★, Adventure 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 4%

Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, this classic adventure shares the strong narrative focus and distinct 90s point-and-click structure.

As you journey to the seemingly placid surroundings of a Greek courtyard or the secret gardens of Tihuanica, beware - things are not as they seem. This supernatural action adventure is sure to pique your obsession with horror and espionage.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Classic 31.4% ★, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Lovecraftian adventure that features a dark, narrative-driven plot and a sense of impending doom.

TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure with a dark, nightmarish aesthetic that mirrors the oppressive nature of the seed game.

You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.4%, Horror 26.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A series of indie horror games that focus on point-and-click exploration within surreal, dream-like nightmares.

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 99.2%, Adventure 0.3%, Psychological Horror 0.2%, Retro 0.1%, Story Rich 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark mystery adventure that explores the protagonist's traumatic past in a small, unsettling town.

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.9%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 12.5%, Dark 10%, Adventure 6.5%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 71.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Retro 7.8%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi narrative adventure that deals with the consequences of scientific discovery and personal loss.

Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32%, Horror 22.2%, Dark 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Puzzle 9.3%

You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.

Why similar: Point & Click 70.7%, Horror 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Lovecraftian mystery that focuses on investigation and the slow unraveling of a dark, cosmic secret.

‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.

Why similar: Cult Classic 35.6% ★, Point & Click 26.9%, Retro 12.9%, 1990's 12.4%, Adventure 12.2%

NoW YoU SEE is a story driven, first-person, point & click, horror adventure. You must escape!!! Explore the house, solve fiendish puzzles, uncover horrible secrets and get ready to meet the family. STORY. PUZZLES. GORE.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Classic 21% ★, Horror 11.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

A hilariously terrifying adventure filled with laughs, blood, insanity, and of course... hordes of the undead.

Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 15.9%, Horror 13.5%, Retro 8.6%, Story Rich 4.8%

A sinister creature has enslaved mankind. Solve puzzles, gather components for a machine you are building, find comfort in your dreams.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Dark 7.9%

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.3%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 13.9%, Surreal 12%, Adventure 7.5%

Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, 1990's 22%, Retro 12.4%, Surreal 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Horror 21.4%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 3.3%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 63%, Adventure 17.1%, Horror 14.4%, Story Rich 2.8%, Puzzle 1.8%

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Story Rich 13.7%, Horror 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Classic 10.6% ★, Adventure 8.9%

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 44.9%, Classic 12.3% ★, Cult Classic 11.8% ★, Adventure 9.4%, 1990's 6.1%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Story Rich 6.7%, Dark 6.1%

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 28.9%, Cult Classic 27.9% ★, Classic 13.3% ★, 1990's 9.1%, Adventure 5%

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Horror 22%, Retro 16.8%, Surreal 10.8%, Dark 9.8%

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Surreal 4.1%, Story Rich 2.4%

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

Why similar: Classic 39% ★, Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 8.2%, 1990's 7.7%, Retro 6.2%

Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Surreal 8.7%

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Based On A Novel 22.2% ★, Classic 21.8% ★, Adventure 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Surreal 8.5%, Dark 7.4%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.8%, Horror 21.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 5.9%, Sci-fi 5.6%

A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.1%, Adventure 26.2%, Horror 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.9%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Retro 8.8%, Dark 6.4%

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Dark 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Surreal 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Horror 25.8%, Dark 12.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Surreal 10.7%

You are a body snatching creature. Capture the body, explore the environment, reproduce.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Surreal 8.1%

Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Classic 17.7% ★, Cult Classic 17.4% ★, Horror 10.9%, 1990's 10%