Games Like looK INside - Chapter 1

Manon has found a new notebook that goes deeper in the life of her family. Discover this new chapter of looK INside and enjoy the memories of a French family from 1960 to nowadays through unique puzzles based on empathy and aesthetic sense.

Why similar: Cozy 19.1%, Narration 19%, Point & Click 17.7%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct continuation of the story, maintaining the same hand-drawn aesthetic and intimate narrative focus.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.1%, Narration 20.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Relaxing 11.8%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title centers on exploring memories and uncovering family secrets through the interaction with everyday objects.

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.9%, Relaxing 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game beautifully captures childhood memories and family history through a unique, hand-painted watercolor art style.

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Exploration 26.8%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 23.7%, Casual 16%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This short, narrative-driven experience explores the fragility of memory and the importance of personal history through a first-person perspective.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Story Rich 25.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Indie 8.4%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A free, atmospheric narrative game that tasks you with piecing together the past of a girl by exploring her room and reading her journals.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A touching point-and-click adventure that uses surreal imagery and puzzles to tell a story about love, loss, and memory.

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in an attic filled with family heirlooms, this game mirrors the seed's premise of uncovering secrets through point-and-click exploration.

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 25.6%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Puzzle 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that captures the imagination and wonder of childhood.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Relaxing 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning hand-drawn art style and focuses on the emotional journey of an artist uncovering her past.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Relaxing 14.4%, Casual 13.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: You restore broken objects to help people mend their relationships, echoing the theme of healing through the examination of physical items.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Cozy 23.7%, Narration 13.2%, Point & Click 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure where you influence the narrative through a magical book, perfect for fans of interactive fiction.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A soul-searching puzzle adventure that tells a life story through beautiful hand-drawn landscapes and memories.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Relaxing 22.8%, Puzzle 19.8%, Story Rich 16.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game explores a child's imagination through puzzle-solving and exploration in a beautifully illustrated 2D world.

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, psychological point-and-click game that focuses on narrative depth and multiple endings.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Relaxing 26.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Story Rich 20.6%, Puzzle 17.8%, Family Friendly 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that uses the manipulation of time to explore the nostalgic memories of two best friends.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 14.3%, Casual 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive story that captures the emotional highs and lows of a relationship through simple, meaningful gameplay mechanics.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 28.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This zen puzzle game tells a life story entirely through the act of unpacking possessions, mirroring the seed's focus on personal history.

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 21.8%, Hand-drawn 16%, Relaxing 11.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hand-drawn point-and-click game that relies on atmosphere and visual storytelling rather than dialogue.

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Relaxing 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, story-rich point-and-click adventure with a charming art style and engaging puzzle elements.

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: Point & Click 25.1%, Hand-drawn 17%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that focuses on mystery, dialogue, and uncovering the truth in a small town.

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 27%, Puzzle 25.4%, Point & Click 18.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative puzzle game where you manipulate hand-drawn panels to reveal a deeper, interconnected narrative.

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Puzzle 29.3%, Adventure 25.7%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Indie 19.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person mystery game that combines puzzle-solving with a story about searching for a lost family member.

Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Relaxing 12.3%, Adventure 8%, Family Friendly 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that offers a surreal and cute experience for players who enjoy hand-drawn aesthetics.

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 19.9%, Relaxing 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle game where you rearrange map pieces to explore the world and help the characters you meet.

You wake up in an old watermill in the middle of the night ... and can't remember anything. Examine the surroundings in this thrilling point&click adventure and find out what happened.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Narration 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Visual Novel 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery featuring a female protagonist that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and puzzle-solving.

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 33.2%, Story Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven point-and-click adventure that explores a child's perspective on a strange and sometimes unsettling world.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 33%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing exploration game that focuses on the journey and the small, meaningful interactions along the way.

You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Hand-drawn 19%, Puzzle 14.2%, Relaxing 10.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that features unique art and a focus on uncovering secrets within a mysterious setting.

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 29.9%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Relaxing 7.3%, Cozy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a whimsical world.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Hand-drawn 28.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Family Friendly 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, hand-drawn art style and a melancholic narrative about a girl trying to save her world.

Assemble a chronological puzzle of family photos to piece together their most cherished memories. Uncover the family's life story as you arrange the pictures in the correct order within carefully crafted albums. Unleash your creativity and decorate them with multiple scrapbooking tools!

Why similar: Relaxing 16.5%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Cozy 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Puzzle 11.7%

Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Puzzle 15%, Relaxing 13.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 8.3%

A slow-paced life simulation and tidying up game about a cat, passion, transformation and growth. Categorizing cluttered everyday household items, navigating ever-changing life experiences, while gradually uncovering the joys and meaning of life through methodical space organization.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Casual 11.1%, Narration 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Relaxing 10.6%

In tiny Cats, play as a magic girl exploring a mysterious house. Find, save, and purify hidden cat spirits while uncovering secrets. Each chapter brings new surprises and more cats to collect.

Why similar: Cozy 23.4%, Point & Click 21%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Relaxing 11.1%, Puzzle 10%

Can you transform a dilapidated old manor into a 5-star inn while solving the mysteries lurking behind its doors? Meet amusing guests, discover new areas and upgrades, complete mini-quests, and find items and beautiful paintings that will help you achieve your goals!

Why similar: Cozy 27.3%, Point & Click 21.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Relaxing 11.9%, Story Rich 7.9%

Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.1%, Puzzle 23.5%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 6.7%

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 15.9%, Cozy 15.7%, Relaxing 12.9%, Narration 12.9%, Puzzle 11.2%

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Story Rich 16%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 14.5%

Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Relaxing 18.7%, Story Rich 18.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 9.5%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Narration 27.7%, Relaxing 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 11.9%

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 32.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Relaxing 14.2%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.6%, Female Protagonist 19%, Puzzle 16.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.3%

The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Cozy 34.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Relaxing 13%, Casual 8.5%

Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.

Why similar: Cozy 29.8%, Relaxing 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.5%

Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.

Why similar: Narration 24.2%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Casual 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.3%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 9%

A short hidden object adventure about doing things later. Search, find, and don't lose yourself.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.2%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Casual 12.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 7.8%

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Narration 21.1%, Relaxing 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Puzzle 10.1%

Bite Sized Puzzle is a point and click puzzle game about investigating your kitchen to see what secrets it holds!

Why similar: Point & Click 29%, Hand-drawn 21.8%, Puzzle 16.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Casual 7.9%

Hickory dickory dock. The city's deep in sleep. The clock's ticking. The sheep's bouncing. Hickory dickory dock. The girl tosses again, only with more things swarming into her head... In this Point & Click puzzle game "Insomnia", the show in the head is rolling on again. Alas, any sleep tonight...

Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Hand-drawn 26%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Indie 6%

Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

Why similar: Cozy 26.3%, Point & Click 18.7%, Narration 18.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Relaxing 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Puzzle 11.1%

Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Casual 14.1%, Puzzle 9.3%

A relaxing hidden object game. Explore unusual houses in search of secrets that their owners hide.

Why similar: Cozy 24.2%, Point & Click 18.6%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Relaxing 13.4%, Puzzle 10.5%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.6%

A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!

Why similar: Cozy 25.3%, Point & Click 19.7%, Hand-drawn 19%, Relaxing 13.6%, Puzzle 11%