Games Like Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock

When the interstellar mission to colonize a new world goes terribly awry, the fate of the Letarri people falls into the hands of a lone adventurer. Now it's up to you to unravel the mystery of what happened. Can you save them and their mission, or is it already too late?

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Space 11.1%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure sci-fi point-and-click adventure that shares the same focus on environmental puzzles and isolation on an alien planet.

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 55.9%, Sci-fi 27%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a desolate, post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting that mirrors the lonely, survival-focused atmosphere of the seed game.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.9%, Sci-fi 24.9%, Adventure 14%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi adventure that emphasizes strong storytelling and classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 52.4%, Sci-fi 27.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational sci-fi point-and-click classic that excels in world-building and narrative depth.

J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is an innovative narrative driven adventure game. The story centers on Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist. She is a member of an elite group of scientists, chosen to embark on one of the most critical missions ever conceived on Earth. Now Rachel is alone, orbiting an unknown planet.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Sci-fi 24%, Adventure 14.4%, Space 11.6%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on space exploration and puzzle-solving, closely matching the sci-fi adventure tone of the seed game.

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Point & Click 47%, Sci-fi 27.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Space 10.4%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a claustrophobic sci-fi setting with traditional point-and-click gameplay for a tense, atmospheric experience.

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 58.2%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric cyberpunk adventure that offers complex puzzles and a gripping sci-fi mystery.

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 67.4%, Adventure 18%, Sci-fi 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential space-themed adventure game that captures the wonder and danger of exploring an alien world.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.9%, Sci-fi 19%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi thriller that utilizes a unique memory-based puzzle system within a classic point-and-click framework.

Follow Nova Dune, a space explorer in her quest to find out about the unfamiliar distress signal she received aboard her ship. Determined to investigate it, she finds herself on a desolated planet where all civilization has vanished.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.1%, Adventure 20.9%, Point & Click 18.9%, Space 14.2%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a mysterious, alien-like environment.

A point and click adventure. Bik and his newfound alien friends outsmart hijackers, (eat some brownies), accept a perilous mission, (make some sandwiches), foil a dastardly plot by an evil corporate empire, (argue with disgruntled robots), and save a planet on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 25.6%, Space 18%, Indie 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming space-themed adventure that captures the spirit of classic point-and-click games with a sci-fi twist.

Woken from a hypersleep, you find yourself alone on a drifting star cruiser, light years from home. The crew has disappeared, leaving behind nothing but a few scattered records and a strange artifact that seems to hold the key to an alien civilisation.

Why similar: Indie 60.1%, Adventure 39.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed puzzle adventure that focuses on uncovering ancient secrets through point-and-click mechanics.

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.2%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 12.5%, Sci-fi 12%

Why You'll Like It: A short, pixel-art adventure that captures the feeling of being stranded on a dangerous, unknown planet.

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.4%, Adventure 24.4%, Space 20.9%, Indie 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric first-person exploration game that focuses on uncovering the mystery of a deserted space station.

Moebius: Empire Rising is a contemporary adventure that merges classic point-and-click puzzle solving with Jane Jensen’s sophisticated storytelling. Travel the world using Malachi’s unique deductive powers to analyze suspects, make historical connections, and uncover the truth behind a theory of space and time the government will defend...

Why similar: Point & Click 67.6%, Adventure 24.8%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that shares the polished production values and narrative focus of the seed game.

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 58.4%, Sci-fi 25.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted point-and-click game that relies entirely on environmental storytelling and clever logic puzzles.

Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.6%, Sci-fi 28.6%, Adventure 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-driven adventure that excels at building atmosphere and mystery through its unique sci-fi premise.

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Why similar: Sci-fi 62.1%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy sci-fi game that emphasizes interacting with an alien ecosystem to survive.

A stolen, enigmatic machine is your only way out. It's likely to kill you, but so will the hostile planet you're escaping. Pull levers, hack devices, and puzzle out how to pilot the Nauticrawl to freedom in this unusual atmospheric adventure... or die trying.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Sci-fi 27.6%, Space 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-driven game that requires players to master complex machinery to survive in a hostile environment.

A space captain accidentally freezes themselves for two thousand years, finding themselves in an unfamiliar galaxy. Fortunately, there's always someone who needs cargo delivered.

Why similar: Sci-fi 51.8%, Adventure 40.1%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich space adventure that focuses on the life of a traveler navigating the galaxy.

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 9.8%, Space 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that centers on the struggle for survival after a crash-landing, mirroring the seed game's premise.

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 69.4%, Adventure 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, puzzle-oriented adventure that focuses on the wonder of space travel and exploration.

Stellar Mess is a 2D point&click adventure game, set somewhere in Argentinean Patagonia. The game is inspired by early classic EGA games of the genre.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Space 6.9%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted space adventure that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics to tell a sci-fi story.

Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home.

Why similar: Sci-fi 52.3%, Adventure 40.4%, Space 7.2%

A research spaceship reaches an abandoned planet. Nothing is what it seems here and the situation quickly slips out of control. Can the crew manage to survive and get back home?

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.7%, Space 24%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi survival game that forces players to manage resources and solve problems under the pressure of a crash-landing.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: Point & Click 45.4%, Sci-fi 27%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky sci-fi adventure that blends RPG elements with a choose-your-own-adventure style narrative.

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.7%, Adventure 28.8%, Space 27.5%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the history of a lost mission.

Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan…

Why similar: Adventure 53.1%, Sci-fi 37.8%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed simulation and puzzle game that deals with the aftermath of a catastrophic vessel failure.

A short horror game where you control a decaying spacecraft exploring distant star systems.

Why similar: Sci-fi 55.1%, Space 32.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 1.8%

Hostil is a short emotional interactive tale about a young astronaut who has crashed on a extremely dangerous planet. No one will come to rescue him and his only hope is to move forward.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click game that focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling.

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Adventure 48.9%, Sci-fi 33.5%, Space 14.4%, Indie 3.2%

You wake up in a spaceship, you realize that strange things are going on there, you try to get back to civilization. However, this is harder than you think, the encounters will drive you crazy and you will doubt yourself.

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.8%, Space 28.1%, Adventure 25.2%, Indie 1.8%

The crew of a marooned spaceship must uncover the secrets of an unknown planet to survive. After a crash landing on the lost planet, you’re left with many unanswered questions. What was the mysterious force that seems to have pulled your ship into the planet and what are its intentions?

Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Adventure 27.6%, Sci-fi 26.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that centers on uncovering the secrets of a strange, alien world.

An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secrets they left behind.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Sci-fi 27.5%, Space 17.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 4.3%

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.4%, Adventure 29.4%, Space 24.6%, Indie 13.7%

A point-and-click escape game set on a strange, desolate planet. Collect items and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery of this cryptic world.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.5%, Adventure 21%, Indie 7.4%

Play as Franklin Fargo, a quiet physics professor who has led a bitter existence ever since his fiancée died in a holdup in which he was supposed to be the victim. One morning, he wakes up in the middle of an abandoned scientific facility. His only link with the outside world is a voice that calls him "Subject 13".

Why similar: Point & Click 63.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Indie 11.1%

It's your first day as a lifeform researcher, and while you don’t know much about the job, you're desperate for the paycheck. What could possibly go wrong?

Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.

Why similar: Sci-fi 41.2%, Space 35.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 8.1%

The remote hotel stands atop an ominous snow-peaked mountain, and death permeates every inch of the place. A crime has been committed here obviously, and the remote nature of the retreat means that the culprit is still roaming the halls. Which of the guests is capable of this? Whose past hides sinister truths and who has the most to gain?

Why similar: Point & Click 69.4%, Adventure 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that relies on point-and-click investigation to uncover secrets.

You have exactly 60 minutes to save humanity from nuclear extinction. There are no second attempts. No manual saves. Explore a collapsing bunker, repair critical systems, and solve puzzles under pressure. Succeed or watch the world end.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.3%, Sci-fi 27.7%, Adventure 16.9%

Tasked with finding humanity a new home, a lonely astronaut braves a desolate planet while making a fluffy friend along the way. homebound is a short 2D puzzle platformer that explores the feeling of home.

Why similar: Sci-fi 57.9%, Indie 22.6%, Space 19.5%

Stranded after his ship is destroyed in deep space, Harrison, a lowly maintenance worker and our hero, must struggle to find his way home... Dodge, boost and die your way through space! Explore 4 solar systems with a surly robot sidekick in this deep and deadly dodge 'em up!

Why similar: Space 43.4%, Indie 30.8%, Adventure 25.7%

Something has gone horribly wrong on fuel station Zeta. All of the robots have gone haywire. It is up to you, a lone maintenance bot, to help a friendly space traveler fuel up his ship and get home. Explore your way through a dangerous labyrinth of traps and hostile robots.

Why similar: Adventure 66.1%, Indie 33.9%

A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.

Why similar: Sci-fi 49%, Space 28.5%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 4.9%

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Why similar: Indie 85.7%, Point & Click 6.5%, Sci-fi 4.1%, Space 2.3%, Adventure 1.5%

A desperate man needs to find the right antique to impress a rich relative, but his choice will have dreadful consequences. The Shopkeeper is a point-and-click narrative game set in a space between the Twilight Zone, classic Lucasarts adventures, and Antiques Roadshow.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.5%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 19.2%

The self-destruction sequence has been activated. You have 5 minutes to solve your way out of a high-stakes, escape room-style disaster.

Why similar: Sci-fi 56.9%, Space 30.1%, Indie 13%

Stranded for unknown reasons in the lower orbit of a purple gas giant, you are kind of just chilling out. You should probably get on with your mission. There's still plenty of time, though.

Why similar: Sci-fi 34.1%, Space 32.1%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 12.1%

In this retro-inspired adventure game you will have to race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends on your journey. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way?

Why similar: Point & Click 46.4%, Sci-fi 26.9%, Space 14.3%, Adventure 12.4%

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Sci-fi 23.2%, Space 12.9%, Adventure 10%, Indie 6.2%

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 68%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 8.4%

A short horror about exploring abandoned space stations and collecting junk in order to pay off your S.R.P.O debt.

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.7%, Space 32%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 5.2%

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Why similar: Point & Click 67.3%, Adventure 26.8%, Indie 5.8%

Chapter 1 is now free! Relive 1980s nostalgia in this text parser driven graphic adventure game. You and your molluscan crew embark on an epic journey to find a new home world. In Chapter 1 - Intershellar, wake up from your long trip only to discover a saboteur has been at work.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Space 15.3%, Indie 9.5%

Waking up alone in a derelict terraforming facility on an unknown (and distinctly not terraformed) planet, it's up to you to find a way to survive, learn what happened to the people who lived here and why you were abandoned in this narrative-driven incremental game.

Why similar: Sci-fi 46.7%, Adventure 26.6%, Space 23.4%, Indie 3.2%

In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.

Why similar: Adventure 93.9%, Point & Click 4.8%, Sci-fi 1.1%, Indie 0.2%

The human species is all but extinct after an alien invasion devastated the earth. You are one of 77 returners - highly trained operatives given the mission of calling down the 8000 sleepers in space to rebuild the human race. Solve the mysteries of the alien ship to unravel what went wrong.

Why similar: Adventure 44.8%, Space 30.3%, Indie 25%

Latona Research Station has been destroyed by unknown assailants. The only survivor is a young girl who was rescued by the Starship Quicksilver and her renowned captain.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.7%, Adventure 23%, Point & Click 19.3%, Space 18%, Indie 10%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.9%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 8.3%