Games Like Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

Nelly Cootalot is the stupidly named pirate adventurer with a heart of gold. Uncover corruption and wanton punning in this HD revival of a classic freeware adventure game.

Why similar: Pirates 37.2% ★, Point & Click 15.1%, Third Person 9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Cute 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct prequel to the seed game and shares the exact same charming art style and humor.

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Pirates 42% ★, Point & Click 15.8%, 2.5D 8.9%, Old School 7.8%, Comedy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern pirate-themed point-and-click adventure that captures a similar sense of exploration and mystery.

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 36.3% ★, Point & Click 30%, Comedy 10.2%, Funny 6.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pirate-themed point-and-click adventures, featuring the same blend of wit and nautical exploration.

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 36.3% ★, Point & Click 15.9%, Cute 7.8%, Emotional 6.6%, Comedy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pirate-themed adventure that focuses on a young protagonist and a lighthearted narrative.

Duke Grabowski is a classic point-and-click adventure, created with love by an indie team that includes Bill Tiller (The Curse of Monkey Island, Steven Spielberg's The Dig, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine).

Why similar: Pirates 43.5% ★, Point & Click 16%, 2.5D 9.4%, Comedy 7.8%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic pirate adventure that mirrors the silly, swashbuckling tone of Nelly Cootalot.

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Why similar: Pirates 39.8% ★, Point & Click 32.8%, Comedy 9.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Funny 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic that heavily inspired the lighthearted, pirate-adventure genre that Nelly Cootalot inhabits.

A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.

Why similar: Pirates 42.8% ★, Point & Click 28.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Comedy 9.3%, Family Friendly 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed point-and-click game that emphasizes humor and classic inventory-based puzzle mechanics.

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Pirates 36.6% ★, Comedy 10.4%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the iconic pirate adventure series with the same clever puzzle-solving and comedic writing.

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: Point & Click 25.7%, Comedy 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, narrative-heavy adventure game that shares the same focus on humor and quirky character interactions.

Mysterious Things are Happening on Vooju Island...

Why similar: Pirates 55.4% ★, Point & Click 28.9%, Adventure 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click adventure featuring a supernatural pirate theme and a humorous cast of characters.

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Third Person 16.5%, Cute 10.9%, Funny 8.6%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, sci-fi point-and-click adventure that features a similarly colorful art style and humorous tone.

A place where pirates roamed the seas looking for treasure, and where one innocent 8 year old girl grew up to become the most famous Pirate of the Caribbean! From an early age, Morgane Castillo was a confident and feisty girl, playing with her friends and getting into scraps on Bounty Island.

Why similar: Pirates 50.5% ★, Point & Click 28.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed adventure game featuring a strong female protagonist and classic point-and-click gameplay.

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 28.9%, Cute 13.7%, Funny 11%, Comedy 10.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and cute point-and-click adventure that prioritizes whimsical visuals and lighthearted puzzle-solving.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 59.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Puzzle 7.2%, Comedy 6.1%, Funny 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and funny point-and-click adventure with a unique, hand-drawn art style similar to Nelly Cootalot.

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 35.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Cute 10.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie point-and-click adventure that features a strong female protagonist and a unique, cozy atmosphere.

Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Comedy 15.2%, Funny 14.7%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and hilarious point-and-click adventure that embraces a similar brand of absurd, lighthearted comedy.

Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a charming point-and-click adventure about tabletop gaming, mischievous friends, and spectral poultry.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Cute 16%, Comedy 15.5%, Adventure 13%, Funny 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and funny point-and-click adventure that shares the indie charm and comedic writing of Nelly Cootalot.

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Comedy 18.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Funny 7.7%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and fast-paced point-and-click adventure that excels in character-driven comedy.

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 33.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Cute 15.5%, Indie 8%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute and puzzle-focused adventure game that shares the whimsical, indie-developed feel of the seed game.

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Why similar: Pirates 50% ★, Cute 13.1%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Funny 8.2%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed adventure game that emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and a lighthearted narrative.

A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Cute 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Emotional 14.3%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, story-rich adventure game with a strong female lead and a focus on exploration and puzzles.

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 44.7%, Funny 14.2%, Comedy 12.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute and colorful detective adventure that shares the same high-quality art and engaging, lighthearted mystery.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Comedy 9.8%, Funny 6.8%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that captures the nostalgic feel and humor of the genre's golden age.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Comedy 15.2%, Old School 12.7%, Funny 12.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A witty and humorous point-and-click adventure that features clever dialogue and classic inventory puzzles.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Funny 18.7%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that provides a polished, narrative-driven experience with a similar sense of discovery.

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 58.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Indie 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that offers deep character interactions and a compelling, well-written narrative.

An epic journey begins! Terry, a brilliant, messy girl, is beginning her greatest adventure, following her master, Albion McMaster, whose goals are quite dark and mysterious. With Heimlich, her mechanical owl and best friend, Terry will travel through amazing worlds and many unpredictable dangers!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Adventure 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Funny 10%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click adventure featuring a female protagonist and a focus on narrative and character-driven humor.

Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.

Why similar: Funny 28.1%, Cute 27.2%, Puzzle 19.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute and charming indie adventure that shares the whimsical tone and lighthearted exploration of the seed game.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 47%, Comedy 18.1%, Adventure 14%, Funny 13.2%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and hilarious point-and-click adventure that features a unique art style and absurd, comedic writing.

Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Adventure 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: Pirates 45.5% ★, Cute 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Funny 9.2%, Comedy 8.2%

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!

Why similar: Point & Click 25.2%, Third Person 12.9%, Comedy 12.8%, Mouse Only 8.2% ★, Cute 8%

An adventure game with logic challenges about a funny pirate

Why similar: Pirates 47.9% ★, Dynamic Narration 15% ★, Cute 10.4%, Comedy 9.8%, Funny 9.3%

Experience a lovely adventuring RPG. Build a ship and set sail across sunny islands to rescue your beloved sister from pirates. Explore picturesque lands, lend a helping hand to those in need, and enjoy a wholesome journey at your own pace.

Why similar: Pirates 48.5% ★, Point & Click 31.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 3.1%, Old School 2.6%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Puzzle 10%, Funny 8.8%

Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption is a humorous fantasy role-playing adventure game by Lori and Corey Cole, creators of the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. As the Rogue Shawn O'Conner, players will make friends, explore a haunted castle, and use their Rogue skills for fun and profit.

Why similar: Pirates 46.7% ★, Point & Click 22.8%, Comedy 10.6%, Old School 10.1%, Adventure 5.4%

Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Mouse Only 21.1% ★, Adventure 11.6%, 2.5D 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Let your kid ( 4 years and older ) join the Zwuggels on an amazing trip in this interactive Summer adventure. Winner of PAEDI 2016 Award for outstanding children's software (Munich, Germany).

Why similar: Pirates 31.7% ★, Mouse Only 15.2% ★, Point & Click 13%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Cute 10.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Cute 21.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Puzzle 4.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Comedy 17.5%, Funny 12%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Adventure 10%

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.7%, Third Person 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

Why similar: Pirates 49.4% ★, Point & Click 22.9%, Funny 7.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Puzzle 5.4%

Zniw Adventure is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game with a strong 90's vibe and cartoon animations. Play as Zniw - a yellow female dinosaur who is on a mission to find the ultimate gift for her mother's hatchday!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Cute 17.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Funny 7.7%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Funny 11.9%, Comedy 11%, Puzzle 8.8%

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Comedy 17.5%, Funny 14.6%, Indie 8.4%

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, reveal conspiracies and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery. Try the free prologue now!

Why similar: Pirates 46.4% ★, Point & Click 21.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Funny 6.6%, Old School 6.2%

Apprehend a Saboteur Stirring up Turbulent Trouble!

Why similar: Point & Click 25.2%, Mouse Only 20.1% ★, 2.5D 11.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

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: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Emotional 21.9%, Funny 17.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 11.3%

In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Comedy 17.7%, Funny 14.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Puzzle 9%

Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.3%, Mouse Only 20.2% ★, Adventure 12.2%, 2.5D 9.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!

Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Mouse Only 19.4% ★, 2.5D 10.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Pirates 35.9% ★, Adventure 7.1%, Comedy 5.7%, Puzzle 3.1%

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Cute 13.6%, Funny 13.2%, Adventure 11%

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 33.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Cute 15.3%, Emotional 13.8%, Indie 7.9%

Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!

Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Comedy 17.4%, Funny 12%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 8.8%

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...

Why similar: Pirates 54.2% ★, 2.5D 12.3%, Cute 11.3%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Funny 7.1%