Games Like Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb

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 65.9%, Adventure 23%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s point-and-click adventure that shares the same classic interface and narrative-driven puzzle design.

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: Point & Click 55.4%, 1990's 21%, Adventure 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the charming animal-protagonist theme and focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a 2D environment.

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 67.2%, Adventure 19.7%, 1990's 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game features the same witty dialogue and clever inventory puzzles that defined the genre in the 1990s.

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 64%, Adventure 19.3%, 1990's 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of classic puzzle design that captures the same whimsical tone and charm found in Inherit the Earth.

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 62.7%, Adventure 26.4%, 1990's 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that emphasizes a globe-trotting mystery and traditional inventory puzzles.

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 60.7%, Adventure 25.6%, 1990's 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts adventure that offers a similarly polished narrative experience with a distinct, character-driven world.

The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.6%, Adventure 27.5%, Casual 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective-themed adventure that features an animal protagonist and a focus on investigation.

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 56.9%, 1990's 20.9%, Adventure 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar anthropomorphic protagonist dynamic and the classic humor typical of 90s point-and-click adventures.

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 64.7%, Adventure 28.3%, 1990's 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that excels at world-building and character-driven storytelling similar to the seed game.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 54.3%, Adventure 24.9%, 1990's 15%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that offers the same retro charm and experimental puzzle-solving mechanics.

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 56.4%, Adventure 35.1%, 1990's 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic series that perfectly captures the wonder and puzzle-solving spirit of 90s adventure games.

The super-suave agent, SPY Fox, must find Mr. Udderly, rescue all the cows, and stop William the Kid from depleting the worlds supply of milk. Using ingenious SPY gadgets, keen wits, and daring moves, SPY Fox, jumps out on an udderly exhilarating adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 21.8%, Casual 10.3%, 1990's 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a clever animal protagonist in a point-and-click mystery that shares the family-friendly, investigative spirit of the seed game.

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 68.7%, Adventure 25.9%, 1990's 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, narrative-heavy mystery that captures the investigative intensity of classic point-and-click adventures.

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: Point & Click 65.6%, Adventure 25.6%, 1990's 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary adventure game with a unique art style and a deeply immersive, character-driven story.

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 74.6%, Adventure 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and puzzle-rich point-and-click adventure that feels like a spiritual successor to 90s classics.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Point & Click 70%, Adventure 17.9%, Casual 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle adventure that relies on non-verbal storytelling and clever environmental interactions.

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 63.2%, Adventure 21.6%, 1990's 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and logical puzzle-solving in a mysterious environment.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.9%, Adventure 17.4%, Casual 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused, charming point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and whimsical puzzle-solving.

Every day in the office is the same, clicking the same keys, attending the same boring meetings, wearing the same fluffy monster onesies, until something strange and magical happens. Now you need to sneak away, no matter how!

Why similar: Point & Click 59.4%, Adventure 40.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, puzzle-focused adventure that provides a quick and charming point-and-click experience.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 75.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Casual 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and beautiful point-and-click experience that rewards curiosity and observation in a unique world.

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 68.1%, Adventure 23%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that features complex puzzles and a rich, immersive setting.

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 72.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that captures the classic point-and-click feel with a strong emphasis on world-building.

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 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure that balances classic point-and-click mechanics with a modern, gritty narrative.

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Adventure 21.9%, 1990's 11%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-water mark for the genre that offers multiple paths and classic puzzle design.

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 60.1%, Adventure 31.7%, Casual 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and story-rich adventure that excels at creating a sense of place and mystery.

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 73%, Adventure 24.9%, Casual 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that features a strong narrative and challenging inventory-based puzzles.

The Great Conch Shell has been stolen and it's up to Freddi Fish and Luther to catch the culprit!

Why similar: Point & Click 54.1%, Adventure 28.9%, Casual 17%

Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, 1990's 35%, Adventure 23.2%

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.9%, Foxes 22.9% ★, Adventure 22.2%, 1990's 6%

A huge hairspray space station is blasting vile vapors into the ozone, putting Earth at the mercy of the sun's rays. With her paw on the nozzle, Poodles Galore unleashes her plot to corner the sunscreen market. It's up to SPY Fox and his friends to "can" Poodles and save the planet.

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 30%, Casual 18.1%

An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!

Why similar: Point & Click 64.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Casual 7.2%

Grab you helmet and help SPY Fox catch Russian Blue and return the prized Limburger Cheese!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Adventure 33.2%, Casual 22.9%

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Foxes 81.3% ★, Adventure 14.2%, Casual 4.5%

Jerma985 is late for his stream, again, and it's up to you to help him get ready!

Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, 1990's 17.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Casual 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.

Why similar: Foxes 75.3% ★, Adventure 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

A bold wager sends you across continents while Detective Fix closes in. Guide Fogg and Passepartout through a hidden object mystery, search scenes by list or silhouette, spot differences, match pairs, and solve logic puzzles before time runs out.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.9%, Adventure 23%, Casual 14.1%

Climb aboard to help SPY Fox save the world's ketchup supply from the evil King Konglomerate! Maneuver SPY Fox's M.E.S.S through water, space and air!

Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Adventure 33.8%, Casual 21.9%

Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Point & Click 68.4%, Adventure 29%, Casual 2.6%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Adventure 56.8%, Casual 43.2%

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Point & Click 59.4%, Adventure 40.6%

Ralph needs your help to find all his toys especially his lovely little blue ball. Embark on a very charming hidden object short game based on a true story.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.2%, Casual 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

When the interstellar mission to colonize a new world goes terribly awry, the fate of the Letarri people falls into the hands of a lone adventurer. Now it's up to you to unravel the mystery of what happened. Can you save them and their mission, or is it already too late?

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Adventure 30.8%, Casual 19.2%

The list of Oscar winners has been stolen as part of a nefarious plot to overturn the established Hollywood order. Our hero has to struggle through a series of tests and tasks in order to uncover the clues as to who has done it. And, of course, to stop him carrying out his threat.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 37.6%

Faefever tells the story of a troubled journalist trying to uncover the mystery of a missing brother and sister in the small town of Glenroch, where not all things are as they seem.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 28.8%, Casual 19.3%

The case of the stolen elephant! Elephant... Rare... Striped. ...has been kept for many years by an animal trader named Karbophos. Being unable to overcome abuse, it escaped and found a home at the zoo in our city. This is definitely Karbophos's work. To the zoo!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Adventure 37.6%, Casual 20.7%

When an ancient curse is awakened in an old library, Alfred Walsh must travel to the strangest of places to seek help from many great heroes (and lesser ones) in an effort to save our beloved tales!

Why similar: Point & Click 60.5%, Adventure 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 32%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

The villain Jacques has stolen the Treasures of the Ages so he can harness their mystical powers in his evil plan to rule the world. You must help Will Scout and Anna Graham on their quest to defeat him and rescue the treasures!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 34.9%, Casual 26.7%

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Foxes 85% ★, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 5.8%

"Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt" is a game focused on object-finding. The main storyline revolves around helping alien friends who have been forced to land on Earth due to an "accident", assisting them in searching for scattered items, parts, and their lost crew members across various locations.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Casual 14.8%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Adventure 49.3%, Point & Click 36%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%

When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...

Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Adventure 43%

Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.3%, Adventure 27.2%, Casual 18.5%

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.5%, Adventure 29.3%, Casual 18.3%

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Casual 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

Embark on an archaeological adventure inside an ancient pyramid to find your missing mentor. As an intrepid explorer, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and unravel the pyramid's secrets. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 25%, Casual 12.6%

Help Ashley Ford find her father and solve the mystery of the Three Oak Mansion. A professional thief, Ashley has inherited this hobby from her father, who suddenly disappeared one night while he was trying to sneak into the Three Oak Mansion. You start the game in front of a big, deserted house that hides a lot of secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Casual 23.1%, Adventure 13.1%

Gather resources and explore to help lost settlers build a new home in this relaxing, foraging RPG.

Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Adventure 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 27.1%

Tardy is a quest about fiddling with computers, terminals gadgets and other hi-tech scrap of all sorts. Deal with crazy machines, solve the mystery of the crew disappearance and help Ramto to come back home!

Why similar: Adventure 74.7%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%