Games Like 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 32.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Comedy 10.9%, Classic 8.3% ★, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic fantasy adventure that perfectly captures the whimsical, humorous tone of the King's Quest series.

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 21.7% ★, Point & Click 19.3%, Cult Classic 16% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Comedy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy classic offers a similar blend of clever puzzle-solving and a deeply engaging, character-driven story.

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 27.6%, Classic 19.8% ★, Adventure 10.9%, Comedy 9%, Cult Classic 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive comedy adventure game that shares the same lighthearted spirit and puzzle-solving DNA as King's Quest.

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 35.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Comedy 8.7%, Story Rich 7%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-rich adventure that mirrors the episodic, coming-of-age feel of the 2015 King's Quest.

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

Why similar: Classic 25.2% ★, Point & Click 19.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Cult Classic 11.4% ★, 1990's 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual sibling to King's Quest, this collection offers the same classic fantasy adventure experience with a touch of RPG elements.

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 31.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Classic 11.9% ★, Cult Classic 10.9% ★, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a beautiful, fairy-tale aesthetic and focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a magical world.

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 31.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Classic 9.7% ★, Cult Classic 7.9% ★, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic point-and-click adventures that combines modern polish with the satisfying logic of 90s-era puzzles.

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 25.3%, Classic 21.6% ★, Cult Classic 11.9% ★, Adventure 10.4%, Comedy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, time-traveling adventure that remains one of the most iconic examples of the genre's puzzle-solving excellence.

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 24.9%, Episodic 22.1% ★, Adventure 14.3%, Comedy 11.2%, Puzzle 11%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic, comedy-driven adventure that excels at character banter and surreal, puzzle-heavy scenarios.

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 35.4%, Adventure 16.4%, Comedy 14.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, comedy-focused point-and-click adventure with challenging puzzles and a vibrant, quirky world.

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 25.1%, Classic 20.5% ★, Adventure 14.5%, Cult Classic 10.1% ★, Comedy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic narrative adventure from the golden age of the genre that balances humor and story with intuitive puzzle mechanics.

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 36.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Comedy 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the roots of the genre that maintains the humor and charm of the original series while feeling fresh and accessible.

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 37.8%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Classic 9% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a unique fantasy world, this game offers a charming, puzzle-filled adventure that feels very much in line with classic quest games.

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 32.5%, Classic 19.9% ★, Adventure 14%, Comedy 9.9%, Cult Classic 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that expands on the comedy and puzzle complexity of the original, serving as a pillar of the genre.

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 29.9% ★, Point & Click 16.2%, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more choice-driven, this episodic adventure excels at the same comedy and character-focused storytelling found in King's Quest.

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 38.2%, Puzzle 20.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, wordless adventure that relies entirely on environmental puzzle-solving and a whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic.

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 37.8%, Adventure 26%, Puzzle 10.4%, Fantasy 8.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, fantasy-driven adventure that features beautiful art and classic puzzle-solving 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 29.5%, Classic 21% ★, Adventure 14%, Story Rich 9.4%, Cult Classic 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling, story-rich epic that balances fantasy and sci-fi elements with classic point-and-click gameplay.

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

Why similar: Classic 32.6% ★, Point & Click 30%, Adventure 18%, Comedy 10.3%, 1990's 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic comedy adventures that share the same developer heritage and humorous tone as King's Quest.

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

Why similar: Adventure 38.1%, Puzzle 28.8%, Comedy 19%, Funny 7.3%, Point & Click 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic, puzzle-heavy game features a whimsical tone and multiple character paths that encourage replayability.

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 33.8%, Adventure 24%, Classic 17.4% ★, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, story-rich adventure that focuses on exploration and intricate puzzle-solving in a unique 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 35.4%, Classic 21.8% ★, Adventure 18.1%, Cult Classic 6.3% ★, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure that provides a more mature, story-rich experience while retaining the core puzzle-solving mechanics.

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 51.3%, Adventure 25%, Story Rich 16.1%, Choices Matter 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven, narrative-heavy adventure that features a compelling story and diverse character interactions.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Funny 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical, and narrative-driven adventure that focuses on character perspective and choice.

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%, Funny 6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled fantasy adventure that directly pays homage to the classic King's Quest era.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Puzzle 14.6%, Comedy 13.4%, Funny 12.9%, Story Rich 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on exploration and charming interactions within a miniature forest world.

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: Adventure 50%, Point & Click 26.6%, Puzzle 12.1%, Comedy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, comedy-focused adventure with unique puzzle mechanics and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

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 28.6%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Cult Classic 6.5% ★, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, music-based fantasy adventure that stands out for its innovative mechanics and classic storytelling.

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 11.7%, Comedy 11.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%

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 98.7%, Adventure 0.7%, Puzzle 0.2%, Story Rich 0.2%, Retro 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that blends mystery with classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics in a compelling narrative.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Cult Classic 21% ★, Classic 13.4% ★, 1990's 9.5%, Adventure 8.9%

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 57.2%, Adventure 22%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 5%, Retro 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, post-apocalyptic adventure that emphasizes deep world-building and logical puzzle-solving.

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 31.4%, Classic 29.5% ★, Adventure 18.6%, Fantasy 8.7%, Puzzle 4.4%

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 31.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Cult Classic 14.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

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 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 20.9%, Cult Classic 18.9% ★, Classic 10.8% ★, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 7.2%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Classic 18.6% ★, Adventure 16.2%, Cult Classic 9.7% ★, Comedy 8.7%

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 35.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Fantasy 9.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 47.9%, Adventure 24.7%, Classic 10.4% ★, Cult Classic 9.9% ★, Puzzle 6.4%

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 53.4%, Adventure 30.3%, Puzzle 8.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 35.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Comedy 16.6%, Puzzle 9.3%, Funny 5.1%

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 38.4%, Adventure 34.2%, Puzzle 18.9%, Funny 7.3%, 2D 1.2%

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 35%, Adventure 27.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Comedy 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Message Quest is a tiny stained-glass point-n-click adventure about laziness and her herald. Imagine yourself as the main hero’s conscience, the one that must make him work when all he wants to do is sleep.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Comedy 11.4%

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 44%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 7.5%, Comedy 6.9%, Funny 5.5%

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 31.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Classic 15.2% ★, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

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 28.1% ★, Point & Click 26.4%, Adventure 23.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, 1990's 4.7%

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Comedy 14.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Cult Classic 12.5% ★, Puzzle 6.7%

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 75.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 4.2%, Retro 2.6%

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 25.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Comedy 12.2%, Funny 10%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 25.9%, Comedy 14.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Funny 10.3%

Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.1%, Comedy 19.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Puzzle 9.3%

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%, Adventure 26.1%, Point & Click 17.5%, Classic 14.6% ★, Story Rich 10.4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Adventure 25.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Classic 8.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

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 33.9%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Cult Classic 5.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

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 39.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Comedy 9.8%, Classic 8.1% ★, Cult Classic 7.2% ★

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 34.7%, Cult Classic 21% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%