
An ancient castle with human-making technology.A human, a dummy...Unrelated brothers, imprisoned by time in a castle...When you unlock the secrets of time, can you escape from your predicament?
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Atmospheric, Story Rich, Mystery, Singleplayer.

An ancient castle with human-making technology.A human, a dummy...Unrelated brothers, imprisoned by time in a castle...When you unlock the secrets of time, can you escape from your predicament?

Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait
Put on your headphones, close your eyes and watch the story in your imagination. What seems like a game may be something more. Is it a story waiting to be told or... felt? Enter the universe of Edgar A. Poe, where reason, like the devil, says "Goodnight".

RatScum
Fallen into the sewer, a lone rat embarks on the long journey of returning home in an estranged, crumbling apartment. Navigate forgotten corners and unfamiliar spaces, befriend unlikely allies, and slip through dangers and shadows in the cracks of a broken world.
Put on your headphones, close your eyes and watch the story in your imagination. What seems like a game may be something more. Is it a story waiting to be told or... felt? Enter the universe of Edgar A. Poe, where reason, like the devil, says "Goodnight".
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21%, Gothic 20.6% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Emotional 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
Fallen into the sewer, a lone rat embarks on the long journey of returning home in an estranged, crumbling apartment. Navigate forgotten corners and unfamiliar spaces, befriend unlikely allies, and slip through dangers and shadows in the cracks of a broken world.
Why similar: Emotional 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 9.9%
THE UNFINISHED is a short, atmospheric Point & Click adventure based on true events. Sit by the fire, listen to an old man's fading memories, interact with a shadow theater, and solve a puzzle to uncover the secret of an unfinished mountain tower.
Why similar: Emotional 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Hidden Object 13%, Story Rich 9.3%
Haifa is a hidden object puzzle experience that tells a story about the emotional struggles of trying to maintain hopefulness in times of war. Help your characters keep their head up by finding small objects in their environment to lift their spirits, as they look for their lost friend.
Why similar: Emotional 20.9%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Hidden Object 13.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Point & Click 9.2%
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: Gothic 29.9% ★, Point & Click 13.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.1%, Gothic 24.9% ★, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 10.4%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
The Season of the Warlock is a weird adventure game inspired by the gothic tale tradition, with two storylines to choose from. The soul of a warlock of yore, trapped in a portrait, will present Lord Alistair Ainsworth with an offer he will not be able to resist. Or will he? It’s your call...
Why similar: Gothic 24.8% ★, Lovecraftian 24.3%, Point & Click 12%, Mystery 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
"Evelynn" is an adventure game that tells the story of two little girls, Lynn and Eve, on a travel adventure in an incredible amusement park. With the company and hard work of the two, can they successfully leave this unknown amusement park...
Why similar: Incremental 17%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Point & Click 12.7%, Emotional 10.8%, Story Rich 9.2%
You must stay in your apartment as the city around you falls to an Eldritch horror.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.5%, Gothic 14.4% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%, Emotional 9.7%, Point & Click 8.3%
Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows is a fantastic casual puzzle adventure game. This is an excellent family story with a paranormal twist! Your family’s past is more interesting than any story. And it's not over yet...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 7.5%
Find unique artifacts and solve charming puzzles in this cozy yet mysterious Hidden Object Game with a Lovecraftian twist! Explore a Victorian mansion, interact with strange visitors, and unravel the house’s dark, eldritch past in this all hand-painted 2D game.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Point & Click 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Mystery 9.4%
Immerse yourself in a short but mysterious adventure in a black and white world full of monsters and evil! Explore the map and find 100 cleverly hidden skulls of different creatures and recreate the picture in color. Play and relax if you are not afraid!
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.6%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Point & Click 15.1%, Lovecraftian 14.3%, Stylized 8%
A visual novel and point-and-click puzzle adventure game with challenging puzzles, a touching story, and multiple endings. In a world that deviates from reality, it's up to you to discover the truth and Ailsa's forgotten memory. Her fate is in your hands!
Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, Hidden Object 15%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Mystery 11.2%
Two worlds, one nightmare. Step inside a brutal orphanage and uncover the dark secrets of Québec’s Great Darkness. Solve puzzles related to an inexplicable phenomenon and dive into the depths of dreams to uncover otherworldly horrors. An Abyss of Dreams is a cosmic horror point-and-click game.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.6%, Gothic 20.3% ★, Emotional 14.1%, Point & Click 10.3%, Mystery 9.7%
A tale of two siblings struggling to survive their present and heal from their past. Just how long can they ignore that which haunts them? "Willows: A Dream of Shadows" is a psychological gothic horror visual novel puzzle game, featuring hand drawn assets, and a episodic branching story-line.
Why similar: Gothic 26.1% ★, Visual Novel 15.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Emotional 9.2%, Story Rich 9%
The people of Libertyville are in danger! Evil and witchcraft are gaining strength to carry out an insidious plan to take over the city. Help the authorities stop the Swamp Witch and save innocent people!
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.1%, Emotional 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Point & Click 9.9%
A short visual novel about mysticism in a post-soviet town with several endings and interactive elements.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Incremental 7.6%, Point & Click 7.5%
Part travel journal, part visual novel with a hint of psychological horror, Melbourne: Route 96 is an experimental game about catching a tram in the wrong direction - and a polaroid camera.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.3%, Experimental 27%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
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: Lovecraftian 29.4%, Mystery 16.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Point & Click 12.8%, Hidden Object 11.8%
Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories... and bring the ghosts of the past to rest in this melancholy visual novel about love, family and regret.
Why similar: Gothic 31.2% ★, Visual Novel 14.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 9.6%
Save your twin brother from the sinister sea menace that overtakes everything and everyone on the troubled island of Pilgrim's Hook.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.2%, Hidden Object 24.5%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
MeMoMi Remake is a 2D emotional adventure RPG in which players enter a body in a state of emergency, moving through a world shaped by bodily and psychological metaphor as they search for the legendary Blue Bird to heal it.
Why similar: Hidden Object 19.4%, Experimental 16.3%, Emotional 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, RPG 9.1%
Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world.
Why similar: Experimental 18.5%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Hidden Object 10.1%, Story Rich 8.9%
Ņ̴̣͕̻̤̣̞̝͑̾̉̄̃͊̀̚ͅĘ̵̢̺̞̱̙̔ͅǓ̶̢͚͕̙̙͕̙̻̖̥̗̗̦̾͆̄͋̉̈́͂̄̉̽̉̒̓R̸̨͈̝͇̰͇̺̼̙͕̄̇̃̈́͜͠Ǒ̸͔̳͇̏̽̽̒́̾Z̵̛͕͙͍͚̒̇̏̆̍̌̂̔̕Ȃ̶͇̱̫͌̌̑́̒̂́̑́̒̈͐͘͠ is a hidden object game. The player's task is to find things hidden on the map.
Why similar: Experimental 19.5%, Emotional 13%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Incremental 10.2%
Survive seven days with a cursed painting. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. But be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself dead! An assortment of terminal tableaus awaits you. Will you be the one to finally finish her?
Why similar: Emotional 18.9%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Point & Click 11.3%
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34%, Gothic 17.1% ★, Emotional 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%
10M+ downloads worldwide! Join the girl in the white cat hat in a wholesome puzzle adventure. Explore a picture-book world with 9 stages and 30+ bonus levels. Enjoy environmental storytelling, ASMR sounds, and cozy room customization. A stress-free, interactive art experience for all.
Why similar: Emotional 24.7%, Incremental 12.9%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Point & Click 12.8%, Story Rich 9.7%
Shadows of Eldemir is a retro-inspired, Victorian cosmic-horror, point-and-click adventure RPG, where a London schoolmaster travels to a remote Eastern European village searching for his missing fiancée, only to discover the archaeological expedition she joined may have disturbed something ancient.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.3%, Gothic 18.3% ★, Point & Click 13.4%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 8.3%
都市的夜晚并不安宁。浮华背后,暗潮在阴影中涌动。旧书店『Hermitage』的店主不幸被卷入了种种神秘事件。越是接近答案,他见到的真相却愈发诡异。疑云之下,一切都指向了“那些”超越常理的——危机渐渐逼近,在谣言与谎言间劈开道路,追寻自己的“结局”吧!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.8%, Visual Novel 25%, Mystery 13.2%
A murder mystery puzzle game with visual novel elements in a Gothic, Lovecraftian world. Collect clues, solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of Mini’s husband.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.9%, Gothic 23.2% ★, Mystery 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Point & Click 9.9%
A short story visual novel-like game with a gently interactive narrative and some puzzling mysteries to unlock. Discover how your father got tarred and feathered. Get lost in the memory with ever-corrupting visuals and an immersive soundscape as you make your way to the emu farm.
Why similar: Emotional 22.6%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Hidden Object 10.8%, Story Rich 10%, Point & Click 9.8%
Drive inside a dream, explore one of Saturn's moons, and discover the afterlife. John's Tombstone is a walking simulator; a story split in three chapters, each chapter very different from the other. It's a sci-fi story with some emotional overtones.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.2%, Emotional 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Experimental 14.4%, Story Rich 10.6%
The Great Deer is a point-n-click adventure game where you play as an intrepid explorer searching for an artefact of great value. Journey into an ancient and long forgotten temple, discover the secrets within, and uncover the dark truth behind a sinister ritual taking place within its walls.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.1%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Cthulu Mysteries: The Veins of Arkham is Lovecraftian narrative mystery, where staying sane is the greatest challenge. Interview the witnesses, gather clues and draw conclusions to solve the most unusual case. Will you be able to handle the truth?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.3%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Stylized 8.5%, Mystery 8.4%
Uncover the secrets of Arkham in a dark cosmic horror adventure. Solve puzzles, cross hidden dimensions, and use the Eye of Kadath to reveal the impossible. Knowledge comes at a price... are you willing to pay it?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Point & Click 10.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
You are flesh, blood and bones. A fragile mortal, in a land of something far bigger than yourself.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.8%, Mystery 14%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 7.3%, Stylized 6.8%
Help Jess to organize, repair and restore retro objects - cassettes, cartridges, cameras - while you solve riddles and puzzles hidden in an attic full of memories. A cozy story with hints of mystery where you'll unveil who Matt really was and who Destiny was.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.7%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Point & Click 12.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 8.7%
"Alice" silently protected "Philip" who broke into the underworld. She thought that after many tests, she could find the never withering rose symbolizing love and go to the wedding banquet hall. Who would have guessed that their ordeal is not over yet? How will it develop in the end?
Why similar: Mystery 16.2%, Emotional 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Gothic 12.9% ★
An Isolated young girl, haunted by a mysterious, reoccurring nightmare for years, finds an odd portrait that may reveal the truth she has been searching for… and more…
Why similar: Incremental 14.1%, Hidden Object 14%, Emotional 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12.6%
In this single-player narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island as you investigate your niece’s mysterious disappearance. Interrogate, trade, upgrade, and embark upon card-based expeditions to uncover dark secrets – before the next cataclysm strikes.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.9%, Gothic 22.4% ★, Mystery 14.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
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: Emotional 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Point & Click 11.1%, Hidden Object 10.7%
What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.1%, Gothic 21.1% ★, Hidden Object 16.4%, Point & Click 11.2%, Puzzle 7.3%
In this twisted meta-game, you follow four friends on their cursed journey of love and betrayal, told through a long-forgotten Storyteller. Solve puzzles, make meaningful decisions, and unravel the mystery behind the Storyteller with the help of a reality-breaking RETURN-mechanic.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.4%, Experimental 24.9%, Point & Click 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 6.9%
Remains of Yith is a point and click adventure puzzle game inspired by The Shadow Out of Time by H.P Lovecraft, play as Sarah as she explores a mysterious island trying to recover a lost alien artifact
Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.1%, Point & Click 18.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 10%, Exploration 8.6%
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Emotional 11.6%, Point & Click 7.7%, Mystery 7.4%
While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.
Why similar: Gothic 31.1% ★, Lovecraftian 20.4%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.2%, Emotional 18.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
Your girlfriend seems to be hiding something. Will you respect her privacy or pry into her secrets? Don't worry, though. This is a horror dating sim with a time loop, so you can try again...and again...and again...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Emotional 13%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 7.2%
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 20.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Lovecraftian 15.9%, Point & Click 15.4%
I Need To Leave is a point-and-click escape game. The door is never locked, yet you keep returning to where you started. Search for clues and find the right way to leave this shared apartment of anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Emotional 16.2%, Incremental 14.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 9.4%
Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Point & Click 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Mystery 10.9%
Whisper of Y'Ryando is a Lovecraftian puzzle-solving game that showcases a layered papercraft aesthetic. In this game, players will uncover the ongoing stories of the town through a unique perspective, acquiring hundreds of clue fragments by rolling dice.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Stylized 10.4%, Puzzle 8.8%
Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Point & Click 13%, Puzzle 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
《Mystery of the Past》is a detective puzzle game about time loop. You will play as detective Raymond, confronting fears unknown to many. Every time the shadow of death descends upon you, you have the chance to begin anew. Death is no longer the end but a new beginning.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 37%, Point & Click 16%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
音楽アルバムを楽しむように7つのゲームを体験しよう。「死と生」をテーマとするダークで神秘的な世界観と、ミュージックプレイヤーをモチーフにした独特なゲームシステムが特徴のオムニバス作品。
Why similar: Gothic 28.2% ★, Visual Novel 17.1%, Hand-drawn 14%, Point & Click 13.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
Demystify the zombie island and break the ancient curse!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32%, Hidden Object 21.8%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 41.5%, Emotional 12.3%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 10.2%
**A Tiny Space Adventure** follows a brother and his dog, Jupiter, on an exciting journey through space to rescue his sister. With fun puzzles, quirky characters, and unique aliens, this adventure offers a delightful experience for players of all ages.
Why similar: Emotional 18.4%, Incremental 17.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Point & Click 12.6%
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: Emotional 23.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9%, Mystery 8.7%