- #1 The Station
97% matchVery Positive86% of 1,109 reviews2018
Dev: The Station Game ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 10.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station that perfectly mirrors the isolated, puzzle-driven atmosphere of Prominence.
- #2 Observation
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,112 reviews2020
Dev: No CodePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Why similar: Adventure 20.3%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Indie 14.5%, Artificial Intelligence 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: You play as the station's AI in this atmospheric space mystery, offering a unique perspective on the same genre of narrative-heavy sci-fi.
- #3 TARTARUS
96% matchMixed54% of 214 reviews2017
Dev: Abyss Gameworks
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Can the cook save the ship?
Why similar: Adventure 16%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Indie 11.4%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person sci-fi adventure focuses heavily on terminal-based puzzles and exploration in a high-stakes space environment.
- #4 Quern - Undying Thoughts
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,956 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 13.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: While not set in space, this game is a masterclass in first-person environmental puzzle design that feels very similar to the gameplay loop of Prominence.
- #5 STARDROP
94% matchVery Positive87% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Joure Visser
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.
Why similar: Space 19.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of space exploration and narrative-driven mystery, focusing on the experience of a lone adventurer.
- #6 Tacoma
94% matchVery Positive86% of 4,754 reviews2017
Dev: Fullbright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.
Why similar: Sci-fi 18.8%, Space 18.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused exploration game set on a space station that emphasizes uncovering the mystery of a missing crew through environmental storytelling.
- #7 Still There
93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,346 reviews2019
Dev: GhostSharkPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Every day is the same on the faraway Bento space-lighthouse - until a mysterious radio message breaks through. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee. Still There is a psychological adventure game about grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. How far is far enough?
Why similar: Point & Click 16.5%, Space 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Mystery 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional point-and-click adventure set in space that balances complex technical puzzles with a compelling character-driven story.
- #8 J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars
92% matchVery Positive86% of 896 reviews2014
Dev: CBE software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 26.6%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Space 18.8%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy point-and-click adventure features a strong female protagonist and deep space exploration themes.
- #9 The Invincible
89% matchVery Positive89% of 9,487 reviews2023
Dev: Starward IndustriesPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.
Why similar: Sci-fi 21.7%, Space 20.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Adventure 14.2%, First-Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hard sci-fi narrative adventure that captures the feeling of being a lone explorer on a mysterious, alien world.
- #10 Machinika: Museum
90% matchVery Positive93% of 6,181 reviews2021
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 17%, Investigation 14.8%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intricate, tactile puzzle-solving within a sci-fi setting, mirroring the mechanical interaction style of Prominence.
- #11 Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock
91% matchVery Positive93% of 579 reviews2015
Dev: Red Herring LabsPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crash-landed on a desolate, alien planet, what should've been a routine work-for-hire job for Powell has become a deadly mission to save the merchant vessel Morningstar and her crew.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Space 11.1%, Indie 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click sci-fi adventure that captures the feeling of being stranded on a hostile alien planet.
- #12 The Fall of Lazarus
91% matchMixed64% of 121 reviews2017
Dev: No Wand Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.
Why similar: Space 16.6%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 9.3%, First-Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi exploration game that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a mysterious event on a space freighter.
- #13 Firmament
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Why similar: Mystery 21%, Puzzle 15.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Story Rich 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this first-person puzzle adventure offers the same polished, atmospheric exploration found in Prominence.
- #14 Deliver Us The Moon
88% matchVery Positive88% of 9,301 reviews2019
Dev: KeokeN InteractivePub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Space 24.2%, Adventure 18.3%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Indie 10.6%, Mystery 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic sci-fi thriller that combines space exploration with puzzle-solving to save humanity from an energy crisis.
- #15 In Other Waters
86% matchVery Positive87% of 2,499 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: Artificial Intelligence 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Adventure 11.9%, Point & Click 9.5%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi exploration game that uses a minimalist interface to build a deep sense of mystery and discovery.
- #16 The Eyes of Ara
87% matchVery Positive83% of 830 reviews2016
Dev: 100 Stones Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 14.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Old School 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle adventure that excels at rewarding players for exploring and uncovering secrets in a highly atmospheric environment.
- #17 Sumatra: Fate of Yandi
86% matchVery Positive96% of 178 reviews2019
Dev: Cloak and Dagger Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?
Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Classic 8.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that emphasizes investigation and inventory-based puzzle-solving in a remote, mysterious setting.
- #18 Destination Primus Vita - Ep. 1
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: Epsilon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Destination Primus Vita is a narrative, first-person and episodic puzzle game set in a science-fiction universe. Follow the adventures of our main six characters: Austin, Hayao, Artemis, BrX, Geny and Coby as they travel across the cosmos to Primus Vita to complete their vital mission… to save life on Earth!
Why similar: Sci-fi 21.1%, Adventure 15.9%, Casual 13.4%, Space 12.7%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy sci-fi adventure that emphasizes environmental interaction and narrative progression.
- #19 Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey
84% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Antler Interactive
Windows
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 21%, Mystery 18.8%, Space 15.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated puzzle adventure that captures the curiosity-driven gameplay of exploring mysterious, alien-like environments.
- #20 Gemini Rue
83% matchVery Positive88% of 1,875 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 37.6%, Sci-fi 22.2%, Adventure 16%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi point-and-click adventure that shares the strong narrative focus found in Prominence.
- #21 Waking Mars
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,197 reviews2012
Dev: Tiger Style
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 33.2%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Indie 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused sci-fi game that tasks you with understanding and manipulating an alien ecosystem through puzzle-like mechanics.
- #22 Neoproxima
80% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Lonestone Studio
Windows
Investigating a time-loop during the Cold War, light years away from Earth. Neoproxima is a text-based adventure game that combines exploration and simple RPG and survival mechanics. Plan your next loop carefully, and go as far as possible before time catches up with you.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Mystery 13%, Space 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven point-and-click game that leans heavily into sci-fi mystery and atmospheric storytelling.
- #23 OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Space 16.6%, Point & Click 15%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich space adventure that focuses on the emotional weight of exploration and discovery.
- #24 ALONE IN SPACE
84% matchMixed53% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: Butterflyware
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Space 23.1%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Adventure 15.6%, First-Person 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that places you in a desolate space environment, focusing on survival and puzzle-solving.
- #25 Growbot
81% matchVery Positive90% of 203 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 21.7%, Adventure 19%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Indie 12.7%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click adventure that features clever puzzle mechanics within a sci-fi setting.
- #26 no signal
77% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: exodrifter
Windows · Linux
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: Space 16.8%, Point & Click 15.4%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #27 Call of the Sea
78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,069 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 12.2%, First-Person 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle adventure that focuses on uncovering a mystery in a remote location, sharing the same methodical pacing as Prominence.
- #28 ELEA
81% matchMixed56% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Kyodai LtdPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Space 10%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that focuses on atmospheric exploration and the mystery of a lost mission.
- #29 Event[0]
79% matchVery Positive80% of 2,275 reviews2016
Dev: Ocelot Society
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 18.2%, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space mystery that uses a unique terminal-based communication system to advance the narrative and solve puzzles.
- #30 Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,597 reviews2014
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
PREMIER EDITION - While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon...
Why similar: Space 18.3%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Old School 9.8%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person sci-fi exploration game that captures the feeling of being a lone astronaut uncovering the secrets of a strange world.
- #31 Ether One
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.
Why similar: Adventure 23.4%, First-Person 18.1%, Puzzle 16.5%, Indie 13.3%, Exploration 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that explores complex narrative themes through environmental investigation.
- #32 Heaven's Vault
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,425 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 12.3 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 17.3%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 8%
- #33 Silence
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,722 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.6%, Adventure 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 3.6%
- #34 Monolith
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 341 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%
- #35 Starcom: Nexus
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Space 41%, Sci-fi 24.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Indie 7.5%
- #36 Unforeseen Incidents
74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.4%, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #37 Mystery of the Malign
70% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 21.6%, Mystery 18.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #38 Memorrha
75% matchMixed65% of 152 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.
Why similar: Sci-fi 14%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, Adventure 10.8%, First-Person 10.6%
- #39 Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room
73% matchVery Positive82% of 542 reviews2020
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You wake up in a spaceship with no memories. In this escape room with a sci-fi setting you will have to investigate your past solving different puzzles. Will you be able to discover what happened to you and how did you get there?
Why similar: Investigation 20.8%, Point & Click 20%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #40 Neospace: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
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: Space 26.2%, Sci-fi 21.1%, Adventure 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #41 Empathy: Path of Whispers
75% matchMixed60% of 219 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel NightPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29%, Adventure 22.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Indie 10%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #42 The Hand of Glory
72% matchVery Positive95% of 207 reviews2020
Dev: Madit Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 22%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #43 Machinika: Atlas
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 568 reviews2024
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!
Why similar: Point & Click 16.7%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 10.3%
- #44 Homesick
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,438 reviews2015
Dev: Lucky Pause
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, First-Person 11.6%
- #45 Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
68% matchVery Positive88% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.
Why similar: Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 19.8%, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Adventure 8.9%
- #46 Terraformental
65% matchVery Positive98% of 284 reviews2026
Dev: Shady Games
Windows · Mac
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 17.9%, Space 17.8%, Adventure 13%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #47 Obduction
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,955 reviews2016
Dev: Cyan, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Adventure 18.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Puzzle 14.3%, First-Person 10.5%, Exploration 10.1%
- #48 Stardiver
70% matchMixed51% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Green Planet Games
Windows
You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.
Why similar: Space 17.2%, Investigation 16.9%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Adventure 7.5%
- #49 Stellar Code
65% matchVery Positive97% of 469 reviews2025
Dev: Fragaria
Windows
Mysterious phenomena from space. A researcher's fatal accident. Cryptic codes engraved on an unknown material. Together with your brilliant sister-in-law, you must unravel a mystery that could determine the fate of Earth. A sci-fi mystery visual novel of discovery and suspense.
Why similar: Sci-fi 23.3%, Space 21%, Investigation 17.7%, Adventure 17.6%, Mystery 16.4%
- #50 The Mystery of a Lost Planet
73% matchMixed60% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: AlikArt Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Adventure 26.1%, Point & Click 25.1%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Casual 16.7%, Puzzle 12.8%
- #51 Moon Mystery
67% matchMixed66% of 696 reviews2024
Dev: CosmoscoutsPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The Moon's haunted - and when an astronaut loses contact with Earth, the adventure begins in full. Fill up your oxygen, load up the guns, and set out on an interstellar FPS adventure across the stars, filled with puzzles, fights, exploration, and strange secrets of the universe.
Why similar: Space 17.1%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 11.9%, First-Person 8.2%
- #52 Archaica: The Path of Light
69% matchVery Positive93% of 267 reviews2017
Dev: Two Mammoths
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Archaica is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles. In this game, we become the Light Bearer who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster.
Why similar: Classic 17.6% ★, Puzzle 12.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Adventure 11.2%
- #53 Breached
71% matchMixed55% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: HRA INTERACTIVE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unveil the truth in a genre-blending sci-fi mystery. Awaken from cryogenic slumber you find your shelter damaged by unknown circumstances. Scavenge your surroundings, repair the shelter and explore the ruins in hopes of uncovering – or perhaps avoiding – the uncomfortable truth of what has transpired.
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Sci-fi 25.4%, Mystery 18.9%, Indie 18.7%, Story Rich 10%
- #54 INFRA
67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,606 reviews2016
Dev: Loiste Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, First-Person 11.7%, Exploration 10.6%
- #55 Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1
68% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Space 23.8%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 10.6%, Story Rich 10%
- #56 Intruder In Antiquonia
66% matchVery Positive90% of 113 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 20%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #57 The Dig®
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,263 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 30.2%, Classic 24.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #58 The Artifact
69% matchMixed64% of 213 reviews2017
Dev: Colin WrenPub: Enigma Games LTD
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 47.7%, Puzzle 26.7%, Adventure 25.6%
- #59 Bayou Island - Point and Click Adventure
70% matchMixed49% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Andy Howard Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Casual 11.6%, Mystery 8.1%