Games Like Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Point & Click 22.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This Wadjet Eye title features a strong female protagonist and a gripping sci-fi detective narrative that mirrors the investigative depth of Kathy Rain.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Emotional 9.9%, Investigation 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the moody, rural mystery atmosphere and high-quality pixel art that makes Kathy Rain so immersive.

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 28.1%, Detective 19%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with deep character writing and supernatural mystery elements.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 11%, Narrative 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional detective game that prioritizes deduction and investigation, perfect for those who enjoy the puzzle-solving aspect of Kathy Rain.

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 66.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Part of a classic detective series that focuses on investigation and supernatural mysteries with a strong female lead.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Point & Click 20.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 1990's 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the charm of pixel-art investigation with a witty, detective-focused narrative that feels like a lighter companion to Kathy's journey.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Point & Click 18.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Dark 9.2%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure where your choices and investigative methods significantly impact the outcome of the mystery.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 25.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Story Rich 6.9%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the investigative process, tasking players with uncovering the dark secrets of a deserted town.

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Narrative 8.3% ★, Point & Click 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the brilliant deduction-based gameplay of its predecessor, offering complex mysteries to unravel.

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: Detective 27.9%, Point & Click 17.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Investigation 8.5%, Visual Novel 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique art style with a compelling murder mystery that requires sharp observation and deduction.

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 45.1%, Detective 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric point-and-click adventure from Wadjet Eye that excels in storytelling and pixel-art world-building.

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 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex, multi-perspective detective narrative that rewards careful investigation and logical puzzle-solving.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Investigation 21.9%, Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dark 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-rich pixel-art game that explores a surreal mystery in a decaying setting.

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 36.8%, Mystery 18.8%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 8%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that set the standard for narrative-heavy, mystery-driven point-and-click games.

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 36.8%, 1990's 12.1%, Detective 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 90s point-and-click games that features multiple playable characters and a classic mystery setup.

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Point & Click 22.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused thriller featuring a female protagonist investigating a series of murders with supernatural assistance.

From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...

Why similar: 1990's 18%, Investigation 14.5%, Detective 14.2%, Point & Click 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that delivers a global mystery with high production values.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Detective 17.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Investigation 9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that features a strong female lead and a mystery rooted in history.

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Narrative 13.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game that uses pixel art to tell a compelling story of investigation and intrigue.

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 13.2%, 1990's 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game that relies on deep research and logical deduction to solve a family mystery.

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

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming female protagonist and a meta-narrative mystery that feels both personal and expansive.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 19.6%, Detective 15.7%, Point & Click 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Visual Novel 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, narrative-heavy investigation game that challenges players to piece together a cold case.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy adventure that excels in world-building and narrative depth.

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the detective genre that requires real-world research and careful investigation to solve cases.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Mystery 8.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that balances a grim setting with a strong, mystery-focused plot.

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 67.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that emphasizes investigation and character-driven storytelling with a unique memory-based mechanic.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 17.2%, Investigation 15.6%, Point & Click 12.3%, 1990's 11.3%, Mystery 9.2%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Narrative 9.5% ★, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that focuses on mystery and puzzle-solving in a beautiful, hand-drawn setting.

Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.

Why similar: Detective 36%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Emotional 13.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven crime mystery that explores the emotional toll of investigation in a small town.

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 14.9%, 1990's 13.9%, Point & Click 13%, Mystery 8.6%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.8%, Adventure 23.5%, Exploration 21.6%, Atmospheric 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses minimalist pixel art to create a deeply unsettling and atmospheric mystery that fans of dark narratives will appreciate.

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 95.7%, Detective 1.2%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Mystery 0.7%, Pixel Graphics 0.6%

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game that blends magic and investigation in a way that feels distinct and engaging.

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 18%, Investigation 13.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Mystery 9%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.9%, Detective 22.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Adventure 6.7%

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: Detective 20.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Narrative 15.8% ★, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 10.6%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Detective 25.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Adventure 7.1%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 15.8%, 1990's 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Detective 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Emotional 9.3%

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 13.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.7%, Detective 19%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 6.6%

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Point & Click 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 9.6%

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Detective 29%, Point & Click 20%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Point & Click 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 12.2%, Visual Novel 8.4%

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.2%, Adventure 14.1%, 1990's 11%, Puzzle 5.7%, Female Protagonist 4.4%

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Emotional 11.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Detective 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 6.7%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.5%, Detective 20.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 16.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Detective 8.3%

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Detective 28%, Point & Click 19.8%, Mystery 14%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 7.8%

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Mystery 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Detective 11.5%

Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Adventure 32.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Mystery 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Investigation 16.3%, 1990's 11.5%, Point & Click 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%