Games Like Meridian 157: Chapter 3

Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.9%, Point & Click 27.1%, Hidden Object 20.6%, Lovecraftian 9.1%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the atmospheric puzzle-solving of the first game with more complex environments and a deeper sense of mystery.

Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Puzzle 39%, Point & Click 24.5%, Hidden Object 13%, Lovecraftian 11.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces larger, interconnected environments that feel very similar to the exploration found in the Meridian 157 series.

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26%, Point & Click 22.2%, Puzzle 15.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Detective 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers high-quality, mechanical puzzles set in a historical context that will feel instantly familiar to fans of point-and-click adventure games.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.3%, Point & Click 29.8%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Adventure 7.4%, Lovecraftian 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for tactile, puzzle-box mechanics that mirror the satisfying interaction style of the Meridian 157 series.

While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think...

Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 13.2%, Investigation 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The essential starting point for the series, establishing the core mechanics and the mysterious island setting.

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.4%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Detective 13%, Puzzle 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It concludes the trilogy with stunning production values and challenging puzzles that reward careful observation.

Trapped deep underground on a lost and forgotten island, David’s priority shifts from finding answers about the mystery surrounding him, to surviving the crisis he now finds himself trapped in. It’s now up to you to find an escape from the 157th meridian, but be warned, as escape may not be so easy

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Hidden Object 18.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Investigation 14.9%, Puzzle 14%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative and puzzle-solving journey with increased difficulty and expanded environments.

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.4%, Detective 21.7%, Puzzle 17%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel improves upon the original with more intricate puzzle designs and a more polished narrative experience.

Meridian 157: Prologue is the first in a series of point-and-click puzzle adventure games. Play as David Zander, a meteorologist who is investigating a mysterious weather signal on a remote island south of Alaska. Venture toward the remote island to discover the mystery behind the 157th meridian!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Hidden Object 19.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Investigation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect introduction to the series' mechanics and atmospheric storytelling style.

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: Puzzle 24.6%, Investigation 18.3%, Exploration 17.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Realistic 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This stunning remake offers a deep, immersive island-exploration experience filled with complex, world-integrated puzzles.

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 28.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Exploration 20.1%, Point & Click 16.8%, Realistic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive exploration and puzzle-solving game, it provides the foundational experience for the island-mystery genre.

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: Lovecraftian 31.3%, Puzzle 21.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Investigation 15%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, isolated island setting combined with narrative-driven puzzles that mirror the tone of the Meridian 157 series.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.6%, Point & Click 22.2%, Detective 13.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Exploration 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality horror-themed point-and-click adventure with puzzle logic very similar to the Meridian 157 series.

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Lovecraftian 24.6%, Puzzle 18%, Adventure 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, indie point-and-click game that features challenging puzzles and a haunting atmosphere.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.9%, Point & Click 21.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Detective 12.5%, Puzzle 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gripping horror mystery with even more challenging puzzles and cinematic sequences.

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Adventure 41.4%, Detective 28.6%, Point & Click 24.9%, Casual 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that combines visual novel elements with classic point-and-click investigation.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.9%, Puzzle 28.9%, Adventure 13%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Casual 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark point-and-click game that relies heavily on inventory management and cryptic puzzle-solving.

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

Why similar: Puzzle 45%, Point & Click 33.4%, Detective 11.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This unique title blends live-action elements with classic point-and-click mystery, offering a highly atmospheric experience.

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 43%, Adventure 28.4%, Puzzle 18.4%, Casual 6.9%, Hidden Object 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that excels at cinematic storytelling and world-building.

Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... Explore the Isle of Lye, an isolated testing ground for the Gordian Society’s finest! Uncover the secrets of a grand mansion and its surroundings, get to know its quirky former inhabitants, and challenge your wits.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Puzzle 16.9%, Realistic 13.5%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on exploration and hidden-object mechanics within a mysterious island setting.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Lovecraftian 27.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian-inspired adventure that blends survival-horror elements with complex puzzle-solving.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Detective 22.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Puzzle 13%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective mystery with a strong narrative focus and classic point-and-click adventure mechanics.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Puzzle 19.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Realistic 16.1%, Exploration 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a moody, atmospheric environment.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Detective 19.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Investigation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective mystery that requires careful investigation and logical puzzle-solving.

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 52.6%, Adventure 23.7%, Detective 22.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent urban fantasy detective adventure that features deep character interactions and clever puzzle design.

A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.

Why similar: Detective 25%, Puzzle 16.2%, Realistic 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed detective game that requires players to explore and solve puzzles to survive a mysterious mansion.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is the final chapter of the psychological thriller trilogy. With point-and-click mechanics, intricate puzzles, and cinematic cutscenes, immerse yourself in a dark horror experience that redefines the genre.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.2%, Point & Click 21.4%, Detective 12.7%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%

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 46.8%, Puzzle 27.1%, Adventure 15%, Casual 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized world that focuses entirely on pure, high-quality puzzle-solving without the need for dialogue.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 40.3%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric investigation game that emphasizes environmental storytelling and observation in a beautiful, isolated setting.

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.7%, Point & Click 28%, Adventure 23.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that uses classic mechanics to deliver a tense, mysterious narrative.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.7%, Adventure 30.1%, Exploration 20.9%, Point & Click 13.9%, Casual 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this sci-fi adventure offers deep exploration and complex environmental puzzles.

Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

Why similar: Puzzle 31%, Exploration 24.1%, Survival Horror 22.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Point & Click 15.4%, Cinematic 14.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Hidden Object 13.6%

Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.

Why similar: Hidden Object 38%, Point & Click 22.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 10.2%

Embrace the horrors of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve even deeper into the depths of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents and continue the search for your child…

Why similar: Puzzle 41.4%, Survival Horror 26.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Casual 8.7%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Puzzle 29.6%, Adventure 25.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Adventure 27.3%, Puzzle 17.6%, Casual 10.6%, Exploration 5%

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure game, you’ll confront strange phenomena while exploring the dark corners of the Medieval castle, the old scientist’s secret laboratory and finally the troubled waters of Loch Ness.

Why similar: Adventure 42.7%, Point & Click 37%, Casual 20.3%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.1%, Exploration 22.9%, Realistic 19.9%, Investigation 18.8%, Adventure 8.5%

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: Adventure 30.1%, Puzzle 28.9%, Lovecraftian 20.8%, Investigation 19%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Demystify the zombie island and break the ancient curse!

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.4%, Point & Click 23.3%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 11.5%

You don't work in a regular assembly line. In this escape room, you will investigate what is really being manufactured in a secret factory, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles. Will you discover the truth?

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Hidden Object 19%, Investigation 12.9%, Puzzle 12%, Cinematic 11.3%

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Investigation 17.3%, Puzzle 15.1%, Realistic 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%

Make fantastic discoveries and dare to go into the deepest depths of the moon to solve puzzles that will allow you to go back to Earth.

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Adventure 29.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Casual 12.9%

Face your own supernatural past!

Why similar: Hidden Object 32.2%, Point & Click 26.9%, Adventure 17.3%, Casual 11.9%, Puzzle 10.7%

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: Point & Click 26.4%, Hidden Object 26.2%, Detective 16.9%, Puzzle 16.8%, Adventure 10.9%

You are called to a secluded house on a remote island to conduct a paranormal investigation. However, you find the island and the house abandoned. Or are they?

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.4%, Detective 23.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Investigation 11.6%, Realistic 10.5%

Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.3%, Puzzle 34.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Hidden Object 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!

Why similar: Hidden Object 33.3%, Point & Click 23.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Casual 13.4%, Puzzle 9%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28%, Detective 25.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Realistic 11.7%, Exploration 10.5%

You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???

Why similar: Point & Click 24.1%, Hidden Object 20.6%, Puzzle 14.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Cinematic 7.1%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 34.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.9%, Adventure 29.9%, Puzzle 12.2%

In this Game Boy styled horror game, uncover the mystery of the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder. Get lost in its maze-like exhibits, solve peculiar puzzles, and survive being hunted by grotesque creatures from the controversial Human Body Exhibit. Can you leave the museum alive?

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Puzzle 24.6%, Investigation 21.7%, Adventure 20.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Return once more to the haunted grounds of Ravenhearst Manor to uncover new details about this poignant saga. What you find could very well be the final chapter of this riveting story—if you escape.

Why similar: Adventure 62%, Casual 38%

Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.6%, Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 15.1%, Lovecraftian 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.1%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Hidden Object 11.4%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Lovecraftian 20.4%, Detective 17.4%, Exploration 11.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 33%, Puzzle 29.3%, Exploration 19.3%, Adventure 9%, Detective 8.2%

The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets

Why similar: Adventure 57.6%, Puzzle 42.4%