- #1 NAIRI: Rising Tide
97% matchVery Positive100% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Point & Click 9.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Emotional 7.7%, Visual Novel 7.5%
- #2 Beacon Pines
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,388 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Cozy 15.4%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Emotional 14.3%, Point & Click 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #3 Tangle Tower
96% matchVery Positive95% of 6,230 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #4 Aspire: Ina's Tale
95% matchVery Positive83% of 444 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Story Rich 16.9%, Puzzle 16.2%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Exploration 10.5%
- #5 TOHU
94% matchVery Positive83% of 721 reviews2021
Dev: Fireart Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Point & Click 18.4%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #6 Leila
93% matchVery Positive87% of 613 reviews2025
Dev: Ubik Studios
Windows · Mac
Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.3%, Point & Click 15.6%, Emotional 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
- #7 LUNA The Shadow Dust
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,661 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 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 25.4%, Hand-drawn 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 9%
- #8 Tiny Echo
92% matchVery Positive87% of 790 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Cute 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #9 Röki
91% matchVery Positive89% of 3,187 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Emotional 21.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Fantasy 11%
- #10 Growbot
91% matchVery Positive90% of 204 reviews2021
Dev: Wabisabi PlayPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%
- #11 Minute of Islands
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 975 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.6%, Mystery 14.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Exploration 9.9%
- #12 The Almost Gone
89% matchVery Positive80% of 1,215 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Volcano
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Emotional 13.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #13 Dordogne
88% matchVery Positive91% of 1,567 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 19.5% ★, Emotional 14.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cute 7.7%
- #14 Carto
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,290 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Cute 12.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #15 Woven
89% 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: Story Rich 23.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Cute 10%, Exploration 9.9%
- #16 My Brother Rabbit
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,060 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Puzzle 18.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 8.6%
- #17 A Juggler's Tale
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,225 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 20% ★, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Cozy 15.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #18 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 11,436 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 22% ★, Cozy 19.9%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Cute 8.2%
- #19 In Other Waters
85% matchVery Positive87% of 2,532 reviews2020
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?
Why similar: Point & Click 15.2%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
- #20 A Tiny Sticker Tale
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 638 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 21.6%, Wholesome 20% ★, Emotional 18.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 7.9%
- #21 Wind Peaks
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 352 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Point & Click 16%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Linear 10.4%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #22 Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
81% matchVery Positive94% of 7,612 reviews2021
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 17.2%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #23 She and the Light Bearer
82% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Emotional 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #24 Near-Mage
78% matchVery Positive91% of 236 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 17.6%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #25 Mira
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Too Husky
Windows
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.9%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Mystery 10.6%
- #26 Paper Trail
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 921 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Wholesome 19.2% ★, Cozy 16.8%, Hand-drawn 13%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Linear 10.4%
- #27 The Guardian of Nature
77% matchVery Positive94% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: Inlusio Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Cozy 10.3%, Wholesome 9.6% ★
- #28 Beyond the Wall
79% matchVery Positive90% of 112 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 27%, Hand-drawn 21.5%, Cute 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #29 Assemble with Care
79% matchVery Positive90% of 10,503 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.1%, Puzzle 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Story Rich 10.1%, Cozy 10.1%
- #30 Heaven's Vault
80% matchVery Positive84% of 2,462 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%
- #31 A New Beginning - Final Cut
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,137 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 63.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
- #32 NAIAD
75% matchVery Positive94% of 681 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Puzzle 16.1%, Cute 14.2%, Exploration 14%, Fantasy 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #33 Puzzles For Clef
77% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
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 19.9% ★, Cozy 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%
- #34 Tails Noir Preludes
75% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2023
Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28%, Visual Novel 17%, Emotional 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #35 Evan's Remains
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,088 reviews2020
Dev: maitan69Pub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #36 Reviver
73% matchVery Positive92% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Cozy 18.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Emotional 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%
- #37 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
76% matchVery Positive92% of 283 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Point & Click 25%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, Adventure 8.3%
- #38 Lil' Guardsman
72% matchVery Positive94% of 1,260 reviews2024
Dev: Hilltop StudiosPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.5%, Point & Click 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 9.1%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #39 Catie in MeowmeowLand
74% matchVery Positive93% of 175 reviews2022
Dev: ARTilleryPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Point & Click 27.6%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Puzzle 14.2%, Cute 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #40 Seers Isle
74% matchVery Positive92% of 200 reviews2018
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.
Why similar: Emotional 15.4%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #41 Tail of Glory
69% matchVery Positive100% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Lascalis
Windows
A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.8%, Point & Click 21.1%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 8.3%
- #42 Intruder In Antiquonia
72% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Hand-drawn 15%, Mystery 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #43 The Wild at Heart
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 899 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 25.1%, Emotional 20.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Puzzle 14.6%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #44 Seasons after Fall
73% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Cute 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #45 The Night of the Rabbit
71% matchVery Positive90% of 3,405 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 46.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #46 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,650 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 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #47 Lost in Play
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,711 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Wholesome 12.4% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #48 Ghost on the Shore
70% matchVery Positive84% of 220 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Emotional 14.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #49 Milkmaid of the Milky Way
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 551 reviews2017
Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?
Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Emotional 7.6%
- #50 The Gardens Between
70% matchVery Positive94% of 2,749 reviews2018
Dev: The Voxel Agents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Emotional 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Linear 14.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #51 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,367 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Emotional 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #52 Chants of Sennaar
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 32,187 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Point & Click 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #53 Neva
64% matchVery Positive94% of 10,233 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Emotional 25.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Puzzle 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #54 Pawsome Cats in Kittynawa
66% matchVery Positive99% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Gemcraft Games
Windows
Discover "Kittynawa", where hidden kitties, quests, and puzzles await in a highly interactive, hand-drawn world. Choose your path, interact with everything, and uncover secrets in this enchanting adventure. Your curiosity is the key!
Why similar: Wholesome 25.7% ★, Cozy 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Point & Click 11.9%, Cute 9.7%
- #55 FoxTail
69% matchVery Positive92% of 406 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #56 The Curse We Made
65% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Potion Pixel
Windows · Mac
A short 70–90 minute hand-drawn cozy-gothic puzzle adventure with easy, relaxing puzzles, where color slowly returns to a cursed town as you uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #57 Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano
67% matchVery Positive96% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: Funtomata
Windows · Mac
In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.
Why similar: Point & Click 13.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Cozy 11.4%, Linear 11.2%
- #58 Earthshine
69% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #59 Genesis Noir
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,240 reviews2021
Dev: Feral Cat DenPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 12.1%, Exploration 10.3%
- #60 Stories of Mara
68% matchVery Positive81% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.4%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Fantasy 11%