Games Like Lost in Play

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Surreal 17.3%, Point & Click 14.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Comedy 8.9%, Funny 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and colorful point-and-click adventure that mirrors the dreamlike, imaginative journey of the siblings in Lost in Play.

Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.

Why similar: Surreal 17.3%, Point & Click 16.6%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on switching between characters to solve puzzles in a vibrant, imaginative world filled with unique creatures.

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 16.3%, Cartoon 12.5%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The innovative map-manipulation mechanics and cute, hand-drawn art style make this an essential experience for fans of whimsical puzzle games.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Puzzle 19%, Family Friendly 17%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cartoon 13.1%, Fantasy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game features a heartwarming, wordless narrative and a cozy, stylized world that feels very similar in tone.

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 19.2%, Surreal 17.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Puzzle 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic wordless point-and-click adventure features a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic that perfectly matches the charm and puzzle-solving style of Lost in Play.

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 17.3%, Surreal 17.3%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Funny 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn exploration game that relies on visual storytelling and clever interactions rather than dialogue.

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

Why similar: Surreal 15.4%, Point & Click 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers as Machinarium, this game offers a funny, exploration-heavy experience with a distinct, organic art style.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

Why similar: Surreal 16.3%, Point & Click 15.4%, Cartoon 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Funny 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic and bizarre, funny puzzles that feel like a direct sibling to Lost in Play.

CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

Why similar: Point & Click 15.1%, Cartoon 14.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Surreal 11.5%, Funny 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and highly expressive cartoon adventure that focuses on physical comedy and simple, satisfying puzzle interactions.

Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.6%, Cartoon 16.5%, Point & Click 15.2%, Funny 12%, Family Friendly 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, playful, and highly stylized point-and-click game that encourages experimentation and discovery through its unique card-based system.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Wholesome 27.1% ★, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Cartoon 13.5%, Family Friendly 11%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, wholesome adventure that focuses on helping others through exploration and puzzle-solving in a charming, monochromatic world.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 20.7%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Cartoon 14.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn puzzle-platformer that uses atmospheric, surreal environments to tell its story without words.

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.8%, Surreal 17.6%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is entirely crafted from paper, offering a unique, atmospheric, and relaxing puzzle experience that feels like a living storybook.

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Wholesome 20.5% ★, Funny 15.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Colorful 10.9%, Mystery 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, storybook art style and a focus on exploration and gentle puzzle-solving in a whimsical, nature-filled world.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.5% ★, Hand-drawn 14%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game features a unique folding mechanic and a charming, hand-drawn aesthetic that emphasizes exploration and discovery.

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, hand-drawn art style and puzzle-solving mechanics that feel right at home within the imaginative world of Toto and Gal.

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 20.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly artistic, hand-drawn presentation with a focus on gentle, narrative-driven puzzle solving and emotional storytelling.

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: Surreal 28.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Story Rich 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional, and visually stunning puzzle game that uses time manipulation to explore the memories of two best friends.

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 21.1%, Cartoon 19.3%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that features a cute, cartoonish art style and a variety of puzzles set in a mysterious, imaginative world.

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 23.8%, Puzzle 21.9%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of visual puzzle-solving that mirrors the imaginative, dreamlike transitions and clever perspective shifts found in Lost in Play.

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 22.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Funny 11.5%, Comedy 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: While it features a mystery, its vibrant art style, charming characters, and clever puzzle-solving make it a great fit for fans of the genre.

Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!

Why similar: Cartoon 27.1%, Hand-drawn 26.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Colorful 13.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed, colorful, and interactive adventure that turns every screen into a massive, hand-drawn puzzle to explore.

My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.6%, Puzzle 20.5%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 10.6%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn adventure that focuses on a sibling bond and imaginative puzzle-solving in a surreal, dreamlike world.

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.8% ★, Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Puzzle 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle-adventure game that features a vibrant, stylized world and satisfying, tactile puzzle mechanics.

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Why similar: Wholesome 24.5% ★, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 12%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Funny 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, wholesome, and clever escape-room style puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and logical thinking.

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Family Friendly 19.1%, Funny 15.8%, Puzzle 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Fantasy 11%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that features cute, diorama-like environments and a relaxing, family-friendly tone.

Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!

Why similar: Wholesome 17.1% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, Hand-drawn 12%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Funny 9.3%

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

Why similar: Family Friendly 26.6%, Funny 18.3%, Adventure 18%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on exploration, its wholesome, cozy atmosphere and charming art style resonate deeply with the feeling of a childhood adventure.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Funny 25.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Comedy 11.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same lighthearted, funny, and cartoonish energy that makes the character interactions in Lost in Play so memorable.

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.1%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Fantasy 10.6%

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 37.6%, Hand-drawn 35.6%, Puzzle 19.6%, Surreal 2.3%, Family Friendly 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, charming point-and-click game that emphasizes exploration and hidden-object puzzle-solving in a whimsical, hand-painted world.

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 27.5%, Hand-drawn 24%, Puzzle 12.5%, Colorful 8.6%, Funny 7.3%

Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.5%

Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾

Why similar: Surreal 18%, Point & Click 16.6%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.1%

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 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Cartoon 11.2%, Comedy 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.6%

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Puzzle 17.2%, Atmospheric 14.4%, 2D 8%

Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14%, Colorful 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Funny 10.4%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Surreal 17.9%, Point & Click 16.9%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 8.4%, Family Friendly 8.1%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Surreal 16.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 12.3%

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: Wholesome 30.4% ★, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Family Friendly 13%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, Funny 9.4%

Milo and the Magpies is a point-and-click, hidden object game following the story of a little cat named Milo who is trying to find his way home after getting turned around by an unfortunate encounter with some pesky magpies.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Hand-drawn 29.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 5.8%

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Wholesome 29.9% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Family Friendly 11%, Story Rich 8%

Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.7% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Mystery 9.5%

Down the Rabbit Hole is an adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Fantasy 9.7%

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Puzzle 16.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%

The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.4%, Puzzle 22.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Surreal 22.8%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Funny 11.3%, Colorful 8.3%

A cute yet challenging puzzle-platformer with a unique mechanic of moving the world itself to create new paths. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op mode to help Ben & Abi navigate this mysterious world. Test your logic skills by solving clever puzzles to help them find their way back home

Why similar: Surreal 30.3%, Family Friendly 20.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Colorful 13.6%

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: Cartoon 16.5%, Mystery 14.4%, Funny 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 9.3%

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Wholesome 31.5% ★, Fantasy 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Story Rich 14.5%, Atmospheric 13%

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 9.6%

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 32.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Funny 9.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%

You are alone. You will build a creature, a partner, a wet warm heart, a collection of bones.

Why similar: Surreal 27.4%, Point & Click 22.6%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Surreal 31.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Comedy 15.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Funny 12.4%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 21.8%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Cartoon 15%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Every day in the office is the same, clicking the same keys, attending the same boring meetings, wearing the same fluffy monster onesies, until something strange and magical happens. Now you need to sneak away, no matter how!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%

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 23.5%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Cartoon 8.7%