- #1 Indiana Jones® and the Last Crusade™
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 374 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Europe, 1938: The lost Ark was just a warm-up! Now Adolf Hitler is after the most powerful talisman of all - the Holy Grail. A few brave men stand in his way. Fortunately, one of them is Indiana Jones, and this time he has his dad with him.
Why similar: Point & Click 63%, Classic 19.9% ★, Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to Fate of Atlantis, sharing the same iconic engine, art style, and adventurous spirit.
- #2 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.2%, Classic 31.3% ★, Adventure 8.5%, Cult Classic 5.2% ★, 1990's 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team at LucasArts, this game defines the golden age of point-and-click adventures with its legendary humor and puzzle design.
- #3 The Curse of Monkey Island
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Classic 20% ★, 1990's 14.3%, Cult Classic 11.7% ★, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the classic LucasArts charm with beautiful hand-drawn art and the same witty, puzzle-heavy gameplay.
- #4 Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,947 reviews2010
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.8%, Classic 30.6% ★, Adventure 10.5%, 1990's 3.8%, Cult Classic 3.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that refines the mechanics and storytelling found in the earlier LucasArts classics.
- #5 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,615 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Classic 33.7% ★, Adventure 7.9%, Cult Classic 6.9% ★, 1990's 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game showcases the peak of LucasArts puzzle design, utilizing time-travel mechanics that feel as clever as the multi-path system in Fate of Atlantis.
- #6 The Dig®
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,254 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, a trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Classic 25.7% ★, Adventure 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, 1990's 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Another LucasArts classic that features the same high-quality production values and challenging, logic-based puzzles.
- #7 Full Throttle Remastered
93% matchVery Positive92% of 3,133 reviews2017
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Classic 32.2% ★, Adventure 11.1%, Cult Classic 5.9% ★, 1990's 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic adventure from the same era that excels in storytelling, character development, and intuitive point-and-click mechanics.
- #8 Grim Fandango Remastered
92% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.5% ★, Point & Click 29.1%, Cult Classic 10% ★, Adventure 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An essential adventure game that shares the deep, story-rich narrative focus and iconic style of the LucasArts library.
- #9 Sam & Max Hit the Road
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,011 reviews2018
Dev: Lucasfilm
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 33.7%, Classic 19.4% ★, Cult Classic 12.7% ★, 1990's 9.4%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, fast-paced adventure that perfectly captures the irreverent humor and classic point-and-click interface of the 1990s.
- #10 Return to Monkey Island
86% matchVery Positive91% of 8,939 reviews2022
Dev: Terrible ToyboxPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Why similar: Point & Click 67.3%, Adventure 14.8%, 1990's 6.5%, Story Rich 3.3%, Funny 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic point-and-click style that respects the legacy of the original games while modernizing the user experience.
- #11 LOOM™
91% matchVery Positive89% of 698 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.
Why similar: Classic 37.5% ★, Point & Click 36.8%, Adventure 11%, 1990's 4.4%, Cult Classic 3.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A unique, experimental adventure from LucasArts that prioritizes atmosphere and musical puzzle-solving over traditional inventory management.
- #12 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Classic 30.4% ★, Adventure 12.4%, Cult Classic 3.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, mature mystery adventure that excels at historical research and complex, character-driven storytelling.
- #13 Thimbleweed Park™
88% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.7%, Classic 15.6% ★, Adventure 12.8%, 1990's 5.5%, Cult Classic 4.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor to the classic LucasArts games, created by some of the original developers to capture that specific 90s feel.
- #14 The Book of Unwritten Tales
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,139 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Classic 15% ★, Cult Classic 4.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that successfully blends classic mechanics with a humorous, epic fantasy narrative.
- #15 Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)
86% matchVery Positive89% of 559 reviews2020
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s point-and-click adventure that mirrors the high-stakes narrative and detailed world-building of Fate of Atlantis.
- #16 Lost Horizon
87% matchVery Positive91% of 542 reviews2010
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Why similar: Point & Click 61.2%, Adventure 19.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Retro 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1930s, this game follows a globetrotting adventurer in a race against Nazis, making it a perfect thematic match.
- #17 Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™
85% matchVery Positive81% of 488 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
The year is 1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA recruits renowned archeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, to find out.
Why similar: Classic 73.5% ★, Adventure 24.3%, Action 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that continues the Indiana Jones legacy with a focus on historical artifacts and global exploration.
- #18 Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,155 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
As Indiana Jones, you’ll travel to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. This globe-spanning adventure pits you against evil Nazis and the Asian underworld. It’ll take more than just a trusty whip and pistol to avoid the perils of the Emperor’s Tomb.
Why similar: Classic 73.9% ★, Adventure 20.6%, Action 2.2%, Action-Adventure 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure that captures the cinematic, globe-trotting excitement of the Indiana Jones films.
- #19 Space Quest™ Collection
84% matchVery Positive85% of 407 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.
Why similar: Classic 42.9% ★, Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 11.7%, 1990's 5.9%, Retro 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic series that rivals the LucasArts games in humor and creative, often challenging, puzzle design.
- #20 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
73% matchVery Positive90% of 18,994 reviews2024
Dev: MachineGamesPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.
Why similar: Adventure 40.7%, Story Rich 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #21 Syberia
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Classic 26.6% ★, Adventure 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%, Puzzle 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on a grand journey and a compelling, mystery-filled narrative.
- #22 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
83% matchVery Positive92% of 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Classic 32.9% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused point-and-click game that emphasizes investigation, dialogue, and environmental puzzle-solving.
- #23 Primordia
81% 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: Point & Click 72.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Story Rich 3.1%, Retro 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that relies on environmental storytelling and clever logic puzzles to progress.
- #24 Kathy Rain
79% 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 99.3%, Adventure 0.4%, Pixel Graphics 0.2%, Retro 0.1%, Story Rich 0%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven adventure that captures the detective-like investigative feel of the classic point-and-click era.
- #25 Technobabylon
80% 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: Point & Click 70.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Story Rich 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality modern point-and-click game that features complex, multi-layered puzzles and a rich, story-driven world.
- #26 King's Quest™ Collection
82% matchVery Positive87% of 383 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.
Why similar: Classic 39.7% ★, Point & Click 38%, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 4%, Retro 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic adventure series that helped establish the genre's focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #27 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,043 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
Why similar: Classic 39.4% ★, Point & Click 33.3%, Adventure 16.5%, 1990's 6.6%, Puzzle 2%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational puzzle-adventure game that rewards the same observational skills and patience required for the harder puzzles in Fate of Atlantis.
- #28 Maniac Mansion
78% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2017
Dev: Lucasfilm GamesPub: Lucasfilm
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
Why similar: Classic 43.9% ★, Point & Click 29.3%, Adventure 10%, 1990's 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%
- #29 Escape from Monkey Island™
79% matchMixed56% of 711 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!
Why similar: Classic 32.2% ★, Point & Click 30.3%, Adventure 13.8%, Cult Classic 6.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
- #30 Fenimore Fillmore: 3 Skulls of the Toltecs
76% matchVery Positive87% of 100 reviews2019
Dev: Casual Brothers Ltd.
Windows
3 Skulls of the Toltecs was one of the last classic point & click adventure release in 1996, now you can play it again in this wonderful remastered version with enhanced graphics up to 4k.
Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, Point & Click 25.7%, Adventure 13%, Cult Classic 11.2% ★, 1990's 10.4%
- #31 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®
77% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.
Why similar: Classic 38.8% ★, Point & Click 35%, Adventure 14.4%, 1990's 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%
- #32 The Next BIG Thing
78% matchVery Positive84% of 700 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 61.2%, Adventure 17.3%, Classic 14.8% ★, Cult Classic 5.3% ★, Puzzle 1.1%
- #33 Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time
74% matchVery Positive87% of 433 reviews2018
Dev: Cyberflix IncorporatedPub: GTE Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Classic 37% ★, Adventure 17.9%
- #34 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
77% matchVery Positive89% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...
Why similar: Point & Click 73%, Adventure 22.7%, Story Rich 1.9%, Puzzle 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #35 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Point & Click 71.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 5.3%, Funny 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
76% matchVery Positive91% of 212 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Classic 32.7% ★, Adventure 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Puzzle 2.5%
- #37 A New Beginning - Final Cut
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,096 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Classic 14.1% ★, Cult Classic 4.3% ★, 1990's 3.6%
- #38 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,572 reviews2014
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.
Why similar: Classic 40.8% ★, Point & Click 37.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle 3.6%, Story Rich 2.1%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
74% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Expose Buried Secrets and Catch a Thief Red-handed!
Why similar: Classic 38.7% ★, Point & Click 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 6.8%, Puzzle 2.8%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
73% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 40%, Classic 31.3% ★, Adventure 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Puzzle 2.1%
- #41 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 20.7%, Classic 13.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, 1990's 3.7%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
71% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 36%, Classic 32.9% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Story Rich 2.8%
- #43 STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
61% matchVery Positive90% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.
Why similar: Classic 29.7% ★, 1990's 20%, Adventure 12.6%, Cult Classic 8.1% ★, Retro 7.7%
- #44 Myst V: End of Ages
73% matchMixed64% of 269 reviews2012
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The Grand Finale of the greatest adventure! Decide the fate of a civilization in this triumphant final chapter to the Myst saga. Embark on an epic journey into the heart of a shattered empire as the only explorer who can still save it— or destroy it with the wrong choices.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 23.8%, Classic 18.9% ★, Puzzle 3.6%, Story Rich 2.1%
- #45 Riven (1997)
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,385 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
Why similar: Classic 38.6% ★, Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 13.1%, 1990's 4.5%, Puzzle 3%
- #46 The Inner World
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,488 reviews2013
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?
Why similar: Point & Click 53.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Classic 14.2% ★, 1990's 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%
- #47 Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
71% matchVery Positive90% of 249 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Classic 31.9% ★, Adventure 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Retro 4.2%
- #48 Shadowgate
69% matchVery Positive87% of 708 reviews2014
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 55.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Cult Classic 14% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Retro 4.6%
- #49 King's Quest
67% 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: Point & Click 33.9%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Cult Classic 5.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.8%
- #50 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
70% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Classic 32.5% ★, Adventure 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Puzzle 2.4%
- #51 STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,050 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.
Why similar: Classic 73.7% ★, 1990's 7.5%, Retro 6.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 2%
- #52 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
53% matchVery Positive88% of 291 reviews2025
Dev: Smallthing StudiosPub: ININ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!
Why similar: Point & Click 49%, 1990's 16%, Adventure 12.1%, Retro 7.7%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #53 Deponia Doomsday
65% matchVery Positive86% of 3,992 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Classic 7% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: The Final Scene
67% matchVery Positive82% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!
Why similar: Classic 38.9% ★, Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Story Rich 2.5%
- #55 3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure
56% matchVery Positive87% of 263 reviews2024
Dev: Scarecrow Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Classic 8.7% ★, 1990's 6.3%, Cult Classic 4.7% ★
- #56 Chaos on Deponia
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,990 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, Adventure 18%, Classic 8.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 4%, Puzzle 2.1%
