Games Like ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe

ISOLAND4 is the fifth installment in the ISOLAND series by CottonGame. The game continues to feature the distinctive hand-drawn style of CottonGame, with point-and-click gameplay. The game also features a second playthrough mode, which allows players to gain a deeper understanding of the game.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.3%, Puzzle 17.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Casual 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the series, continuing the signature surreal art style and intricate puzzle design.

ISOLAND: The Amusement Park is the latest installment of Isoland series from CottonGame, featuring the classic and unique art style, and intriguing puzzles. As always, Isoland: The Amusement Park has a second-run mode, which presents puzzles and paths different from the first play-through.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Cartoon 14%, Strategy 11.7%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone entry in the same universe that maintains the series' unique hand-drawn aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a puzzle game with a fascinating non-linear story, charming 2D hand-drawn art, numerous challenging puzzles, and unique twists. Besides numerous sci-fi references and easter-eggs hidden throughout the game, you’ll find things aren’t quite the same second time you play through the story.

Why similar: Adventure 38.5%, Puzzle 37.3%, Indie 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry expands on the time-travel mechanics and island-based mystery that define the ISOLAND experience.

The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets

Why similar: Puzzle 43.2%, Adventure 33.8%, Indie 23.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' cryptic, non-linear approach to puzzle-solving and exploration.

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 22%, Surreal 21.5%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Amanita Design, this game shares the same surreal, wordless storytelling and whimsical, hand-drawn art style.

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

Why similar: Surreal 17.7%, Point & Click 16.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Cartoony 10%, Comedy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same playful, surreal atmosphere and focus on environmental interaction found in the ISOLAND series.

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 23.2%, Surreal 20.9%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features intricate, logic-based puzzles and a distinct, charming visual identity.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 26.4%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Cartoon 18.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure with a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic that emphasizes exploration and clever environmental mechanics.

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.8%, Cartoon 13.6%, Surreal 13%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, hand-drawn adventure that captures the same sense of childhood wonder and creative puzzle design.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Puzzle 23.9%, Point & Click 15.7%, Story Rich 6%, Surreal 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of visual puzzle design that relies on manipulating hand-drawn panels to uncover a mysterious narrative.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 31%, Surreal 20.1%, Puzzle 18.8%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the surreal, slightly unsettling, and cryptic puzzle-solving nature that fans of ISOLAND's mystery will appreciate.

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Surreal 23.8%, Point & Click 20.6%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Comedy 11.7%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into dreamlike logic and creative, cartoonish visuals.

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.6%, Point & Click 30.9%, Surreal 8.7%, Story Rich 6.7%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click experience that excels at creating an eerie, atmospheric world filled with complex puzzles.

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 28.8%, Comedy 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Cartoon 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that offers high-quality puzzle design and a charming, stylized world.

Gnomdom is a point & click puzzle game where you find little gnomes stuck in various places and help them return to their home.

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Cartoony 13.2%, Puzzle 13%, Exploration 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a small, contained world.

Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve...

Why similar: Point & Click 39.2%, Hand-drawn 34.8%, Puzzle 20.8%, Surreal 2.4%, Story Rich 1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, hand-drawn world that encourages careful observation and puzzle-solving similar to the ISOLAND series.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 32.1%, Point & Click 27.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Casual 8.1%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on finding objects, its hand-drawn, interactive world provides a similar sense of discovery and charm.

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 28.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Comedy 12.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique art style with point-and-click investigation and clever puzzles in a self-contained, mysterious location.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

Why similar: Surreal 17.3%, Point & Click 16.7%, Cartoon 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre and beautifully animated point-and-click game that shares the surreal, non-verbal storytelling style of ISOLAND.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.3%, Point & Click 34.6%, Lovecraftian 9.9%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, intricate puzzle boxes that require the same level of observation and logic as ISOLAND's environmental puzzles.

A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.

Why similar: Surreal 23.8%, Point & Click 21.4%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, surreal adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and unique puzzle interactions over traditional dialogue.

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Surreal 26.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Cartoony 15.5%, Exploration 14.9%, Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A clever, open-world puzzle game that encourages exploration and experimentation in a charming, minimalist setting.

You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mysterious, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a strange, isolated location.

Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?

Why similar: Surreal 29.1%, Point & Click 20.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 12%, Strategy 9.2%

Boxville is an adventure puzzle game about speechless cans living in the city of boxes and drawing doodles on cardboards to tell the stories. Made in Ukraine.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and logic puzzles without the use of text.

Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... The escape island game where you venture further into the mysteries of the Gordian Society! Challenge your wits and conquer every puzzle on the Isle of Lye!

Why similar: Puzzle 30.8%, Exploration 28.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired by island-based puzzle exploration, this game challenges players to solve complex riddles in a mysterious setting.

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Surreal 16.1%, Hand-drawn 16%, Puzzle 8.9%, Exploration 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click game that focuses on visual storytelling and gentle, rewarding puzzles.

Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Exploration 17.6%, Casual 10.4%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Set on a mysterious island, this game mirrors the exploration and puzzle-solving loop of the ISOLAND series.

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 19.8%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Cartoony 14.4%, Comedy 11.7%, Puzzle 10.3%

The conquistador, who has faced many trials in his life, decided to retire and become a hermit. Just lying in his solitary cave away from people. But it seems that fate itself throws new challenges at you even in such a simple matter.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Surreal 12.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Exploration 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that features surreal humor and a variety of logic-based challenges.

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.7%, Puzzle 17.1%, Strategy 15%, Exploration 14.7%, Fantasy 10.3%

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 47%, Puzzle 18.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Casual 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric classic that excels at blending deep, environmental puzzle-solving with a compelling, mysterious narrative.

New adventure in finding objects at the parallel universe. Gabenwood needs you! Journey to alternative Asia to find all anomalies and save the World from destruction.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Comedy 14.1%, Puzzle 13.1%

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Hand-drawn 20%, Puzzle 10.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Casual 9.2%

Travel together with Jess to a tropical island and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Puzzle 34.1%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Casual 14.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 9.1%

Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Puzzle 24.4%, Surreal 10%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Story Rich 6%

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Puzzle 20.7%, Story Rich 15.2%, Cartoon 7.7%, Adventure 7.6%

The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Puzzle 19.7%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%

Gnomes Garden: New home — a continuation of the exciting fantasy strategy game about the world of gnomes. Obtain the Crystal of Eternal Light and return prosperity!

Why similar: Point & Click 17.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Fantasy 12%, Strategy 12%, Cartoony 11.9%

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 38.5%, Comedy 25.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Hand-drawn 5.4%

Island Clicker: Embark on a thrilling adventure! Collect resources, upgrade tools, and tame loyal companions. Uncover hidden secrets, explore mysterious bunkers, and battle fierce enemies. Every click reveals new challenges. Are you ready to discover what this island hides?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 37%, Casual 22.4%, Fantasy 15.1%, 2D 14.9%, Indie 7.6%

Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾

Why similar: Surreal 23.6%, Point & Click 22.2%, Comedy 15.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Point & Click 21.4%, Cartoon 15%, Cartoony 15%, Comedy 12.8%, Puzzle 10.7%

Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

Why similar: Surreal 21.2%, Point & Click 20.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 8.5%

It’s the new game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Submachine is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and items to collect to help you along the way. Follow the story of a banished lighthouse keeper to discover his descent into ruins.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Puzzle 14.2%, Exploration 13.2%, 2D 6.5%

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.6%, Puzzle 19.2%, Exploration 17.5%, 2D 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.8%, Cartoon 18.2%, Puzzle 14.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 11.6%

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Cartoony 6.8%

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: Surreal 41.5%, Exploration 17.5%, Story Rich 16.6%, 2D 9.2%, Adventure 7.5%

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 34.6%, Surreal 33.6%, Comedy 13.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 5%

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Point & Click 20%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Comedy 5.9%

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: Lovecraftian 20.6%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Point & Click 15%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Comedy 10.2%

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Hand-drawn 25.6%, Puzzle 14%, Fantasy 8.1%, Wholesome 7.6% ★

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.8%, Puzzle 19.7%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Wholesome 9.4% ★, 2D 6.9%

ISOLAND Pumpkin Town? What the hell kind of game is this and what does it have to do with ISOLAND, Mr Pumpkin.

Why similar: Exploration 16.8%, Puzzle 14.9%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Cartoony 14.1%, Cartoon 13.1%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Comedy 11.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Casual 9.1%, Adventure 7.7%

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.6%, Cartoon 17.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, 2D 7.3%

As a castaway you strand on a remote island. And that's just the beginning of a survival adventure with a big helping of goofy slapstick fun! Build your own paradise resort and keep an eye on those ex tofu lovers who have a habit of working up the wrong kind of appetite...

Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Casual 18.6%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Indie 11.7%

This is a continuation of the fascinating game aMAZE. Now in 3D!

Why similar: Puzzle 39.9%, 2D 19.8%, Casual 13.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 8.8%