- #1 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 35.9%, Classic 33.9% ★, Adventure 9.2%, Cult Classic 6.6% ★, 1990's 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential LucasArts adventure that shares the same legendary humor and design DNA as LOOM.
- #2 Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,947 reviews2010
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 40.4%, Classic 32.7% ★, Adventure 11.2%, Cult Classic 4.5% ★, 1990's 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Another masterpiece from the LucasArts era that captures the charm and puzzle-solving satisfaction of the genre.
- #3 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
96% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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: Classic 37.5% ★, Point & Click 36.8%, Adventure 11%, 1990's 4.4%, Cult Classic 3.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: This classic LucasArts title features the same intuitive interface and high-quality narrative structure found in LOOM.
- #4 The Dig®
95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,254 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, a trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Classic 29.1% ★, Adventure 12.8%, 1990's 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by LucasArts, this game offers a similarly atmospheric and thought-provoking science-fiction narrative.
- #5 Full Throttle Remastered
94% matchVery Positive92% of 3,133 reviews2017
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Classic 35.3% ★, Point & Click 32.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Cult Classic 7.7% ★, 1990's 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic LucasArts adventure that prioritizes a strong, cohesive story and unique artistic vision.
- #6 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,615 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Classic 36% ★, Point & Click 31.9%, Cult Classic 8.8% ★, Adventure 8.4%, 1990's 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-adventure that highlights the creative design ingenuity common to the best LucasArts games.
- #7 The Longest Journey
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,124 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 36.7%, Classic 34.5% ★, Adventure 11.2%, Cult Classic 5.2% ★, Fantasy 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An epic fantasy adventure that matches the depth and world-building ambition found in the story of the Weavers.
- #8 Grim Fandango Remastered
92% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 38.5% ★, Point & Click 26%, Cult Classic 12.6% ★, Adventure 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 3%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic title showcases the peak of LucasArts storytelling with a surreal, unforgettable fantasy world.
- #9 Thimbleweed Park™
91% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 42.6%, Classic 17.2% ★, Adventure 14%, Cult Classic 6.1% ★, 1990's 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to the classic LucasArts point-and-click era that captures the retro feel perfectly.
- #10 Quest for Glory 1-5
91% matchVery Positive95% of 488 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.
Why similar: Classic 38.1% ★, Point & Click 22.8%, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 11.3%, Cult Classic 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic series that blends fantasy role-playing elements with traditional adventure puzzle-solving.
- #11 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®
90% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.
Why similar: Classic 42% ★, Point & Click 32%, Adventure 15.4%, 1990's 6%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels at deep, immersive storytelling and atmospheric world-building.
- #12 The Book of Unwritten Tales
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,139 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Adventure 16%, Classic 15.5% ★, Cult Classic 5.6% ★, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and expansive fantasy adventure that pays homage to the tropes and style of classic point-and-click titles.
- #13 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,043 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 41.1% ★, Point & Click 29.3%, Adventure 17.2%, 1990's 5.4%, Puzzle 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational puzzle-adventure that shares the sense of mystery and discovery central to LOOM.
- #14 The Night of the Rabbit
88% matchVery Positive90% of 3,344 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 40.5%, Classic 19.8% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Cult Classic 8.1% ★, Fantasy 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated fantasy adventure that focuses on magic and discovery in a hidden world.
- #15 Riven
83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,718 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Adventure 45.6%, Puzzle 29.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Myst, offering a deeper, more complex world for players to explore and decipher.
- #16 Samorost 3
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,364 reviews2016
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 59.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Retro 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Much like LOOM, this game relies on musical interaction and non-verbal storytelling to create a surreal, magical experience.
- #17 King's Quest™ Collection
87% matchVery Positive87% of 383 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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: Classic 40.7% ★, Point & Click 32.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 4.1%, Retro 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational series for the fantasy-adventure genre that defined the era of exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #18 The Inner World
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,488 reviews2013
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 50.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Classic 15.8% ★, Puzzle 4.3%, 1990's 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming fantasy adventure that captures the whimsical and imaginative spirit of classic point-and-click games.
- #19 Botanicula
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,554 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Comedy 4.8%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, nature-inspired aesthetic and a heavy emphasis on musical interaction and exploration.
- #20 Machinarium
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,289 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 60.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Atmospheric 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted puzzle-adventure that uses a distinct, wordless narrative style similar to LOOM's experimental approach.
- #21 Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)
82% matchVery Positive89% of 559 reviews2020
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Puzzle 9.1%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic cyberpunk adventure that features a compelling narrative and the traditional point-and-click mechanics players love.
- #22 Space Quest™ Collection
84% matchVery Positive85% of 407 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.
Why similar: Classic 45.4% ★, Point & Click 31.8%, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 4.8%, Retro 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic series that balances humor and challenging puzzles in a way that defined the golden age of adventure games.
- #23 Syberia
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 41.6%, Classic 28.3% ★, Adventure 19.1%, Puzzle 5.7%, Atmospheric 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that focuses on a journey through a beautifully realized, slightly surreal world.
- #24 Primordia
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 69.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Atmospheric 2.4%, Story Rich 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure with a unique visual style and deep, philosophical storytelling.
- #25 Technobabylon
80% matchVery Positive94% of 1,607 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 68.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Story Rich 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern pixel-art adventure that excels at world-building and complex narrative puzzles.
- #26 I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
79% matchVery Positive89% of 3,605 reviews2013
Dev: The Dreamers GuildPub: Nightdive Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!
Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Classic 31.2% ★, Cult Classic 9.2% ★, Adventure 8.5%, 1990's 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, dark narrative adventure that explores complex themes through a unique point-and-click interface.
- #27 Kathy Rain
78% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 99.1%, Adventure 0.5%, Pixel Graphics 0.2%, Puzzle 0.1%, Retro 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mystery adventure that captures the tension and investigative feel of 90s point-and-click games.
- #28 Sanitarium
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,302 reviews2014
Dev: DotemuPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Classic 33% ★, Adventure 9.7%, Cult Classic 5.9% ★, 1990's 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal adventure that pushes the boundaries of storytelling in the genre much like LOOM did.
- #29 Dreamfall Chapters
78% matchVery Positive82% of 4,509 reviews2017
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 26.6%, Fantasy 13.8%, Puzzle 6.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern continuation of The Longest Journey that offers a deep, multi-layered fantasy narrative.
- #30 King's Quest
77% matchVery Positive90% of 2,953 reviews2015
Dev: The Odd GentlemenPub: Sierra
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.6%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Cult Classic 6.5% ★, Fantasy 6%
- #31 Lumino City
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,380 reviews2014
Dev: State of Play
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 49%, Adventure 15.3%, Cult Classic 12.8% ★, Puzzle 7.8%, 1990's 5.7%
- #32 The Curse of Monkey Island
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Classic 21.5% ★, Cult Classic 14.9% ★, 1990's 11.9%, Adventure 7%
- #33 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
68% matchVery Positive88% of 291 reviews2025
Dev: Smallthing StudiosPub: ININ
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 39.8%, 1990's 12%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 8.6%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #34 The Next BIG Thing
76% matchVery Positive84% of 700 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 56%, Adventure 18.6%, Classic 16% ★, Cult Classic 6.7% ★, Puzzle 2.6%
- #35 Lost Horizon
76% matchVery Positive91% of 542 reviews2010
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Why similar: Point & Click 61.8%, Adventure 22.7%, 1990's 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Retro 3.1%
- #36 Riven (1997)
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,385 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
Why similar: Classic 40.4% ★, Point & Click 31.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 7%, 1990's 3.6%
- #37 Shadowgate
75% matchVery Positive87% of 708 reviews2014
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 50.3%, Cult Classic 17.7% ★, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 8%, Retro 4.6%
- #38 Woven
74% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Adventure 45.8%, Point & Click 23.3%, Story Rich 8.1%, Puzzle 6.1%, Atmospheric 6%
- #39 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 40.7%, Classic 33.1% ★, Adventure 13.4%, Cult Classic 4.3% ★, 1990's 2.2%
- #40 Plot of the Druid
69% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: Yakir Israel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make earthquakes. Turn night into day. Transform into a small furry creature. No one can party like a druid. An adventure game with sarcastic British humor and classic, hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Adventure 26.9%, Fantasy 7.6%, Retro 6.5%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #41 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,572 reviews2014
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.
Why similar: Classic 41.5% ★, Point & Click 32.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 1.3%
- #42 The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk
71% matchVery Positive89% of 541 reviews2017
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The flute nose dynasty has been watching over Asposia for centuries on end. In secret, they fill the roly-poly world with light and life. Emil, a trader for odds and ends, has led all the Asposians astray, making them believe that the dynasty is in cahoots with dark forces.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Adventure 28.6%, Retro 9.2%, Puzzle 4.4%, Comedy 2.4%
- #43 Escape the Dark Tower
67% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: pq pixels
Windows · Mac
Step into a realm of mystery and magic with Escape the Dark Tower, a captivating escape room adventure in charming pixel art.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, 1990's 15.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 9.7%, Retro 7.6%
- #44 Armikrog
73% matchMixed59% of 1,613 reviews2015
Dev: Pencil Test StudiosPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 54.7%, Adventure 28%, Puzzle 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Comedy 3.3%
- #45 A New Beginning - Final Cut
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,096 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Classic 15.7% ★, Cult Classic 5.6% ★, 1990's 3.1%
- #46 The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav
71% matchVery Positive87% of 2,471 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.
Why similar: Point & Click 60%, Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 5.8%, Puzzle 4.6%, Cult Classic 4.2% ★
- #47 The Dark Eye: Memoria
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,452 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 39.8%, Classic 25.4% ★, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 4.8%, 1990's 4.6%
- #48 Yet Another Hero Story
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Sinking Sheep
Windows · Mac
Yet Another Hero Story is a medieval point-and-click adventure game set in a fantasy cartoon world. The game brings back fond memories from the golden years of the genre.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 26.7%, Fantasy 6.5%, Puzzle 5.8%, Retro 5.5%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
71% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Classic 34.7% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Puzzle 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
- #50 Beyond Shadowgate
62% matchVery Positive96% of 288 reviews2024
Dev: Zojoi LLC.
Windows
The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure has been brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive game (created by the designer of the original hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio) is 5 TIMES BIGGER than NES Shadowgate!
Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Adventure 25.2%, Fantasy 7.6%, Retro 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #51 LUNA The Shadow Dust
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,643 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 50.1%, Adventure 26.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #52 Shadowgate: MacVenture Series
72% matchMixed61% of 77 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Shadowgate! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions to experience where the franchise began.
Why similar: Classic 47.5% ★, Point & Click 31.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #53 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
66% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 56.1%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, 1990's 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%
- #54 Beyond the Wall
65% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 64.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Puzzle 6.1%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Fantasy 2.2%
- #55 Weaving Tides
67% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Fantasy 21%, Puzzle 21%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #56 Chaos on Deponia
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,990 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 56.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Classic 9.1% ★, Puzzle 5.2%, Comedy 4.8%
- #57 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,644 reviews2012
Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Adventure 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Music 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #58 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Adventure 23.4%, Classic 15.1% ★, Puzzle 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%
- #59 Near-Mage
60% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Fantasy 12.1%, Magic 4.7%, Story Rich 4%
