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 33.3%, Point & Click 27.2%, Hidden Object 20.2%, 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 24.8%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Lovecraftian 11.9%, 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 25.6%, Point & Click 22.6%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 9.5%, Detective 8.8%

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 39.5%, Point & Click 30.2%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Lovecraftian 4.4%

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 23.9%, Hidden Object 17.7%, Puzzle 16.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Investigation 11.2%

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 18.8%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Investigation 13%, Detective 12.8%, Puzzle 11%

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 23%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Investigation 14.3%

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 30.2%, Detective 21.4%, Puzzle 17.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Adventure 10.3%

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 23.3%, Hidden Object 19.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Investigation 10.4%

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 25.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Investigation 17.8%, Exploration 17.2%, Realistic 13.3%

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 29.1%, Adventure 23.1%, Exploration 19.5%, Point & Click 16.9%, Realistic 7.1%

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 30.8%, Puzzle 21.7%, Adventure 16%, Investigation 14.7%, Exploration 9.9%

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 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 24.4%, Point & Click 22.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Detective 12.1%

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

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 23.4%, Point & Click 22.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Detective 13.3%, Exploration 11.1%

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

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 42.1%, Detective 27.7%, Point & Click 25.2%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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

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

Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Lovecraftian 23.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Adventure 17.1%

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

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 43.2%, Puzzle 29.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Hidden Object 11%, Casual 2.6%

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 33.7%, Detective 11.4%, 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.

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 25.8%, Puzzle 17.5%, Investigation 17%, Realistic 13.4%, Adventure 13.4%

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

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 43.1%, Adventure 28.5%, Puzzle 18.5%, Casual 6.6%, Hidden Object 2.5%

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

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 28.2%, Detective 22.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 9.5%

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 29.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, Adventure 16.8%, Realistic 15.9%, Exploration 15.1%

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 43.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Detective 19%, Puzzle 11%, Investigation 5.2%

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 52.8%, Adventure 23.9%, Detective 21.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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

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 45.4%, Lovecraftian 26.8%, Puzzle 16%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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

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 47.1%, Puzzle 27.4%, Adventure 15%, Casual 9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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

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%, Point & Click 22%, Detective 12.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 10.6%

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 28.2%, Puzzle 19.3%, Realistic 15.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Survival Horror 12.9%

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

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 39.7%, Lovecraftian 17.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 11.1%

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

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 31.2%, Adventure 30.5%, Exploration 20.2%, Point & Click 13.9%, Casual 3.4%

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

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 47%, Point & Click 29.7%, Adventure 23.4%

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

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 15.8%, Puzzle 14.9%, Cinematic 14.3%, Investigation 14%, Hidden Object 13.5%

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 31.7%, Exploration 23.6%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Adventure 20.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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

Why similar: Hidden Object 37.3%, Point & Click 22.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Casual 10%

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 26.9%, Hidden Object 25.7%, Puzzle 17.2%, Detective 16.4%, Adventure 11.1%

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 47.4%, Puzzle 34.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Hidden Object 4.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Investigate an abandoned island and its haunted estate in this first-person psychological horror game. Recover paranormal equipment, unlock new areas, follow environmental clues, and uncover the history behind an escalating supernatural presence.

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.6%, Detective 23%, Exploration 13.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Realistic 10.5%

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 42.1%, Survival Horror 26.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Casual 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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 30.7%, Puzzle 29.4%, Lovecraftian 20.3%, Investigation 18.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 25.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 43.2%, Point & Click 37.3%, Casual 19.5%

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 20.5%, Hidden Object 18.8%, Investigation 12.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Cinematic 11.1%

Face your own supernatural past!

Why similar: Hidden Object 31.7%, Point & Click 27.4%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 11.6%, Puzzle 10.9%

Demystify the zombie island and break the ancient curse!

Why similar: Hidden Object 24%, Point & Click 23.7%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 11.7%

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 24.4%, Hidden Object 20.4%, Puzzle 15.4%, Investigation 13.1%, Adventure 7%

Take on a role of a famous scientist drawn into a dangerous game, where the goal is to save the mankind and uncover family secret. Get ready for a pulse-pounding adventure in the world of experiments, mysteries and espionage!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Hidden Object 23.3%, Detective 17.9%, Puzzle 12.1%, Investigation 10.8%

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

Why similar: Puzzle 27.9%, Point & Click 24%, Lovecraftian 17.7%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Adventure 9.4%

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 27.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, Realistic 12.6%, Adventure 12.4%

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 57.8%, Adventure 29.9%, Puzzle 12.2%

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

Why similar: Hidden Object 32.7%, Point & Click 23.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Casual 13%, Puzzle 9.2%

Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?

Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Hidden Object 21.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Adventure 9.6%

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 30%, Exploration 22.4%, Realistic 19.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Adventure 8.7%

Unknowingly revealing a great secret about human history, will Edmond be able to live with this secret? 13:ORIGIN is a story-based adventure and puzzle game full of suspense and excitement, where you can progress by solving puzzles. Here is the first chapter of the journey.

Why similar: Hidden Object 22%, Detective 18.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Investigation 14.4%, Realistic 11.1%

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 55.6%, Adventure 34.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 25.2%, Investigation 16%, Realistic 11.7%, Exploration 10.3%

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 32.8%, Puzzle 24.9%, Adventure 20.9%, Investigation 20.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 41.1%, Adventure 29.5%, Puzzle 17%, Casual 12.4%

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 63.1%, Casual 36.9%

In this final chapter of the Reversion series, you must join the Resistance to defeat the evil Sergio. Buenos Aires is in ruins, but you have a chance to reverse history. Will you have what it takes to save your city before it’s too late?

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Detective 23.2%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Casual 8.5%

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

Why similar: Adventure 57.5%, Puzzle 42.5%