Games Like Putt-Putt® Joins the Parade

Today's the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo, and there's still so much to do: zoo chow is running low, and all the baby animals are missing.

Why similar: Nostalgia 49.7% ★, Point & Click 20.6%, Family Friendly 16.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel maintains the same endearing charm and point-and-click mechanics that made the original a classic.

Due to a freak accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt® is blasted to the moon!

Why similar: Nostalgia 41.6% ★, Point & Click 26.8%, Adventure 13%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry expands the scope of the series with a creative space-themed adventure perfect for young explorers.

Mr. Firebird's time machine has gone haywire and Putt-Putt's® best pal Pep, is lost somewhere in time.

Why similar: Nostalgia 45% ★, Point & Click 22.6%, Adventure 13.6%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a delightful time-traveling adventure that keeps the series' signature gentle pacing and interactive world-building.

Mr. B.J. Sweeney needs you and Putt-Putt® to help his five main acts get ready for the show.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Adventure 23.6%, Family Friendly 21.5%, Casual 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same colorful, interactive spirit of the original while introducing fun new carnival-themed puzzles.

Putt-Putt® and Pep are ready to take your kids on the ride of their lives!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 26%, Family Friendly 24.2%, Casual 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the series' tradition of combining simple point-and-click gameplay with a heartwarming story.

Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case. Explore underwater caves, deep canyons and colorful reefs, and discover fascinating places like King Crab's Castle and A Sunken Ship Out of Time, in an effort to save the reef.

Why similar: Nostalgia 54.2% ★, Point & Click 24.7%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Casual 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features the same accessible point-and-click style and charming hand-drawn aesthetic.

So who is haunting the schoolhouse, taking the toys and practically scaring the scales off all the guppies?

Why similar: Nostalgia 43.2% ★, Point & Click 25.1%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Casual 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a slightly more mysterious yet still family-friendly adventure that feels right at home with the Putt-Putt series.

There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.

Why similar: Nostalgia 59.7% ★, Point & Click 24.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Casual 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same whimsical, imaginative world-building and puzzle-solving focus as the Putt-Putt franchise.

Join Pajama Sam, the world's youngest superhero as he journeys to World Wide Weather, the storm-stirring factory in the sky!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Nostalgia 31.6% ★, Adventure 14.3%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' trend of turning childhood fears into fun, interactive point-and-click adventures.

The super-suave agent, SPY Fox, must find Mr. Udderly, rescue all the cows, and stop William the Kid from depleting the worlds supply of milk. Using ingenious SPY gadgets, keen wits, and daring moves, SPY Fox, jumps out on an udderly exhilarating adventure!

Why similar: Nostalgia 47.1% ★, Point & Click 30%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more action-oriented, it retains the classic Humongous Entertainment point-and-click charm and humor.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.8%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its hand-drawn art and humorous dialogue, this game offers a delightful and accessible point-and-click experience.

Once again, the world relies on Fox - Spy Fox, the suave secret agent who smoothly finesses his way through Spy Corps' toughest assignments. This time, Spy Corps' corrupt counterpart, the Society for Meaningless Evil, Larceny, Lying and Yelling (S.M.E.L.L.Y.) has devised a dogbot which will be unleashed upon the unsuspecting world!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Nostalgia 32.3% ★, Adventure 14.5%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Casual 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel provides more of the same clever, gadget-filled puzzle-solving that fans of the studio enjoy.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.7%, Family Friendly 26.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Casual 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, whimsical world and intuitive point-and-click exploration that feels spiritually similar to classic children's adventures.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Family Friendly 23.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a charming, wordless point-and-click puzzle game that relies on visual storytelling and clever interactions.

Help Fatty Bear and His Friends Cook Up A Birthday You'll Never Forget!

Why similar: Point & Click 59.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Casual 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another classic from the same era, it provides the same gentle, interactive storytelling experience.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.7%, Adventure 18.8%, Casual 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This lighthearted, funny mystery game captures a similar sense of gentle, low-stakes exploration.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Point & Click 60.3%, Family Friendly 19.6%, Casual 11.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This interactive, hand-drawn world is full of charm and rewards the same curious clicking behavior found in Putt-Putt games.

Pajama Sam chases down some snickering cookies, only to find himself in the midst of a food squabble!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.2%, Nostalgia 24.6% ★, Family Friendly 18.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Casual 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the series' tradition of imaginative, educational, and fun point-and-click gameplay.

The Great Conch Shell has been stolen and it's up to Freddi Fish and Luther to catch the culprit!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.5%, Nostalgia 26.2% ★, Family Friendly 17.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more of the same underwater mystery-solving that fans of the Freddi Fish series love.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Adventure 80.1%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Casual 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a whimsical, puzzle-filled adventure that emphasizes creativity and gentle exploration.

In the entertaining and educational game Zoombinis, players guide the little blue creatures through fun and increasingly challenging puzzles on their way to a new home.

Why similar: Nostalgia 56.7% ★, Family Friendly 14.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Casual 7.7%, Classic 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This educational puzzle-adventure shares the same spirit of logic-based problem solving and colorful character design.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Point & Click 79.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a surreal, atmospheric, and highly interactive point-and-click experience that is visually stunning.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Family Friendly 55.2%, Adventure 27.3%, Casual 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a wholesome, exploration-focused game that captures the same feel-good atmosphere as classic point-and-click adventures.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Family Friendly 60.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Casual 17.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the sense of child-like wonder and innocent adventure found in the Putt-Putt series.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Adventure 46.4%, Family Friendly 37%, Casual 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy, exploration-based adventure focuses on small, meaningful interactions in a beautiful, low-stress environment.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Family Friendly 40.1%, Adventure 32%, Casual 25.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a cute, physics-based puzzle mechanic and a humorous story that appeals to all ages.

A huge hairspray space station is blasting vile vapors into the ozone, putting Earth at the mercy of the sun's rays. With her paw on the nozzle, Poodles Galore unleashes her plot to corner the sunscreen market. It's up to SPY Fox and his friends to "can" Poodles and save the planet.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Family Friendly 23.6%, Adventure 22.5%, Casual 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This final entry in the Spy Fox series provides a satisfying conclusion with the same clever, family-friendly humor.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Adventure 50.6%, Family Friendly 37.6%, Casual 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a colorful, musical, and highly whimsical adventure that prioritizes joy and kindness over difficulty.

Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.

Why similar: Point & Click 80.2%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven game features a cute aesthetic and a focus on friendship that resonates with the themes of Putt-Putt.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Classic 13.6% ★, Family Friendly 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a classic point-and-click adventure, it shares the genre's DNA and features iconic, humorous puzzle design.

Help Putt-Putt® bounce his pal Pep into the air to pop colorful balloons--some filled with hidden surprises!

Why similar: Nostalgia 41.9% ★, Point & Click 22.7%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Casual 7%

Now, two of your child's favorite friends have come together to offer an enchanting collection of 15 traditional, educational and fun-filled activities.

Why similar: Family Friendly 42.2%, Point & Click 42%, Casual 15.8%

Jump in and help Pep collect all of the goodies before his rivals catch him!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.8%, Adventure 24.9%, Family Friendly 24.1%, Casual 12.1%

Hey Partner, Freddi Fish and Luther need your help!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.6%, Family Friendly 23.3%, Adventure 21.2%, Casual 9.9%

Climb in and help Pajama Sam control the Sock-O-Matic Mark III, the sock-sorting dream machine the makes chores fun!

Why similar: Family Friendly 66.6%, Casual 33.4%

A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.

Why similar: Nostalgia 74.7% ★, Family Friendly 11.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 15 levels - all set in a charming English countryside village! Help Labby find his friends for a special mission in this cozy, hand-drawn hidden object adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 54%, Family Friendly 24.9%, Adventure 13%, Casual 7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A playful narrative adventure about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories: about a little boy named Sanya, rescuing a stray puppy, making true friends, and engaging in many exciting adventures in a small town set in the achingly strange and nostalgic period of the 90s.

Why similar: Nostalgia 58.7% ★, Point & Click 23.9%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Adventure 7.4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 56.9%, Adventure 24.7%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Casual 5.9%

There's more to this case than meets the eye!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.6%, Adventure 26%, Family Friendly 24.5%, Casual 10.9%

It's Pep's birthday and Putt-Putt® wants to surprise him with his first birthday party ever!

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Family Friendly 29.1%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 8%

A precision platformer that welcomes newcomers and rewards mastery. Master smooth movement, discover hidden secrets, and overcome handcrafted challenges in a charming adventure built for all skills levels.

Why similar: Family Friendly 53.2%, Adventure 30.6%, Casual 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Climb aboard and join Pajama Sam as he jumps and glides through wild worlds, collecting toys, and dodging dangers along the way!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Family Friendly 26.4%, Casual 14.3%, Adventure 14%

PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!

Why similar: Family Friendly 59.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Casual 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Family Friendly 56%, Adventure 39.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

Why similar: Family Friendly 59.2%, Adventure 25.1%, Casual 15.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.

Why similar: Point & Click 70.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Classic 8.8% ★, Singleplayer 1%

Dive in to help Freddi Fish and Luther keep the ocean from draining and save the sea creatures!

Why similar: Family Friendly 45%, Adventure 36.4%, Casual 18.6%

Gnomdom is a point & click puzzle game where you find little gnomes stuck in various places and help them return to their home.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.6%, Adventure 16%, Family Friendly 7.1%, Casual 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.9%, Family Friendly 26.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine is a short adventure puzzle game. Use your wits, creativity and puzzle solving ability to help Flibbius take to the skies!

Why similar: Family Friendly 44.6%, Adventure 27.6%, Point & Click 13.6%, Casual 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Dive in to help Freddi Fish and Luther navigate a labyrinth of underwater caves and collect the scattered kelp seeds!

Why similar: Nostalgia 51.1% ★, Family Friendly 23.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Casual 8.4%

Grab you helmet and help SPY Fox catch Russian Blue and return the prized Limburger Cheese!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Adventure 25.2%, Family Friendly 24.4%, Casual 12.5%

Join Snoopy and the gang in an all-new mystery adventure packed with charm, clever puzzles, and heartwarming friendships! Step into Snoopy’s paws and detective hat as you explore the town, solve challenging cases, and uncover hidden secrets—with help from the lovable Peanuts gang.

Why similar: Adventure 52.8%, Family Friendly 29.5%, Casual 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

It's hard to be a kitten when you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful - you should remember where you've seen these things last and search there.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.5%, Family Friendly 34.6%, Adventure 23.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Adventure 46.1%, Family Friendly 40.6%, Casual 13.3%

Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.

Why similar: Family Friendly 59.5%, Adventure 28.2%, Casual 12.3%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Family Friendly 52.1%, Adventure 32.4%, Casual 13%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.8%, Family Friendly 21.9%, Adventure 19.3%

Welcome to the world of Dogtopia! Here in Dogtopia, dogs are your greatest companion! They often like to play around, bark at inanimate objects, and fetch stuff! They also seem to have a keen eye for shiny things!

Why similar: Adventure 68.7%, Casual 29.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%