Games Like King's Quest

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 36.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Comedy 13.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic point-and-click style that perfectly balances charm, comedy, and clever puzzles.

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 30%, Classic 22.1% ★, Adventure 11.9%, Comedy 9.8%, Puzzle 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic adventure game shares the same witty humor and puzzle-centric gameplay that defined the genre.

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 26.3% ★, Point & Click 22.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Comedy 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary narrative adventure featuring a unique world and a story-rich experience that mirrors the charm of King's Quest.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.5%, Adventure 18.6%, Comedy 11.7%, Classic 9.4% ★, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy adventure that parodies traditional tropes with humor and engaging puzzle mechanics.

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 16%, Comedy 9.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Episodic 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-rich adventure with a coming-of-age narrative that feels spiritually aligned with the 2015 King's Quest.

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 36%, Adventure 16.6%, Comedy 14.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Funny 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a vibrant, comedic world filled with challenging puzzles and a distinct, quirky personality.

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 28.6%, Classic 25% ★, Adventure 11.7%, Comedy 7.7%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of comedic puzzle design that rewards creative thinking and exploration.

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Episodic 22.2% ★, Adventure 14.2%, Comedy 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic adventure series that excels at delivering fast-paced comedy and surreal puzzle scenarios.

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 38.1%, Puzzle 20.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn puzzle adventure that relies on visual storytelling and charm rather than dialogue.

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 27.9%, Classic 23.2% ★, Adventure 15.9%, Comedy 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure with a strong cinematic feel and a memorable, character-driven story.

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 35.7%, Adventure 22%, Classic 13.6% ★, Fantasy 7%, Puzzle 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical fantasy adventure that captures the magical, storybook atmosphere of the King's Quest series.

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 37.6%, Adventure 22.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Classic 9.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful fantasy adventure set in a unique world with charming characters and challenging puzzles.

The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.

Why similar: Classic 29% ★, Point & Click 22.3%, Adventure 18.7%, 1990's 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational series that blends adventure and role-playing elements in a way that heavily influenced King's Quest.

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 34.5%, Adventure 17.6%, Classic 10.7% ★, Puzzle 8.1%, Comedy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic yet modern point-and-click game that pays homage to the classic era of adventure gaming.

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 33.8%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Comedy 10.7%, Funny 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming mystery game that combines beautiful art with clever, logic-based puzzle solving.

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 10.5%, Fantasy 8.2%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and visually stunning fantasy adventure that emphasizes narrative depth.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Puzzle 29.2%, Comedy 18.9%, Funny 7.3%, Point & Click 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic adventure game that focuses on character-specific puzzles and lighthearted exploration.

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Episodic 30.2% ★, Point & Click 16%, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic, comedy-driven narrative game that excels at character development and choice-based storytelling.

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 51.2%, Adventure 25%, Story Rich 16.1%, Choices Matter 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with deep narrative choices and a rich, immersive world.

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 37.5%, Classic 23.7% ★, Adventure 19.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Puzzle 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that excels at building a compelling, story-rich atmosphere.

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Classic 33.1% ★, Point & Click 29.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Comedy 10.2%, 1990's 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic comedy adventure series that shares the same developer roots and humorous tone as King's Quest.

My new adventure takes me from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Comedy 15.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a classic series that leans heavily into comedy and point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Classic 23.2% ★, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 10%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling, story-rich epic that defines the classic fantasy adventure genre.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Puzzle 19.1%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and story-rich adventure that uses puzzle-solving to explore a dark, imaginative world.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Comedy 13.5%, Funny 13%, Story Rich 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and experimental puzzle game that focuses on exploration and charming environmental interactions.

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: Puzzle 29%, Adventure 24.8%, Story Rich 22.7%, Funny 20.1%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and narrative-focused mystery game with a strong sense of style and character.

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: Point & Click 31.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated comedy adventure that captures the spirit of classic point-and-click games.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Adventure 21%, Comedy 16.2%, Funny 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and hilarious point-and-click adventure that embraces absurdity and creative puzzle design.

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 98.6%, Adventure 0.7%, Puzzle 0.2%, Story Rich 0.2%, Retro 0.1%

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

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 23.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Comedy 11.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%

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 62.1%, Puzzle 33.9%, Story Rich 1.4%, Adventure 1.3%, Retro 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical puzzle-adventure game that focuses on visual discovery and charming, low-stress gameplay.

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 34.5%, Classic 21.5% ★, Adventure 14.7%, Comedy 10.5%, Puzzle 6.3%

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Classic 17.4% ★, 1990's 11.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 5.5%

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: Point & Click 31%, Classic 30.1% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Fantasy 8.8%, Puzzle 4.6%

Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 23.6%, Fantasy 15.6%, Comedy 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!!Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Adventure 26.5%, Fantasy 11.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Funny 6.1%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.4%, Classic 21% ★, Adventure 17.8%, Comedy 9.6%, Puzzle 6.6%

Bongus Bright-Eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza is an homage to the classic Point & Click Adventure games. It's a comedy induced fantasy game, where you follow our protagonist Bongus Bright-Eye on his journey to save the Dwarven Kingdom.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Adventure 25.4%, Puzzle 16.5%, Comedy 11.5%, Fantasy 9.8%

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: Point & Click 30.3%, Classic 28.5% ★, Adventure 16.6%, Fantasy 6.4%, Puzzle 6.1%

The BAFTA award winning handmade puzzle adventure game made entirely by hand. Explore the city and use your ingenuity to piece together puzzling mechanisms and bring back power to this unique world. Three years in the making, it's handmade entirely out of paper, card, miniature lights and motors.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.2%, Adventure 18.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Funny 4.8%

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 53.2%, Adventure 30.3%, Puzzle 9.1%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Classic 15.5% ★, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8.6%

Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood. Unravel the mysteries of the fortress that holds Tommynaut and his blind alien talking dog Beak-Beak captive through exploration and puzzle solving!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.9%, Adventure 27.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Comedy 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 25.9%, Classic 11% ★, Puzzle 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

FIRE is an exploration-adventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Adventure 34%, Puzzle 19.3%, Funny 7.3%, 2D 1.1%

Travel to the four corners of the world with Brian and Gina in a crazy story packed full of surprises. Pirates, spies, surfers, soldiers, and even aliens get in on the act - all combining to create a wonderfully rewarding experience to savour and remember forever!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Comedy 6.9%, Funny 5.5%

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 35.7%, Adventure 18.8%, Comedy 16.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Funny 5.1%

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 28.5% ★, Point & Click 26.1%, Adventure 23.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, 1990's 4.6%

A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.

Why similar: Adventure 75.4%, Point & Click 11.3%, Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 4.2%, Retro 2.6%

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Comedy 16.1%, Funny 8.4%, Story Rich 7%

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 25.4%, Comedy 13.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 10.1%

While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Comedy 12.2%, Funny 10%, Story Rich 9.7%

Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Classic 8.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Adventure 18.4%, Comedy 10.5%, Classic 8.8% ★, Puzzle 6.5%

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 27.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Point & Click 17.3%, Classic 15% ★, Story Rich 10.3%

Pants Quest is a tiny, lovingly crafted point & click adventure game about finding your way in life. And your pants. Sometimes just getting dressed & leaving the house feels like an impossible task. Follow one man's emotional journey to deal with the hurdles that life can throw at you on a bad day.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 13.5%, Comedy 11.4%, Funny 11%

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Comedy 14.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Funny 10.3%