- #1 Myst
97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,089 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Classic 13.2% ★, Point & Click 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This 2021 remake is the definitive modern version of the original classic, offering stunning visuals and refined puzzle mechanics.
- #2 Riven
96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,718 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, Mystery 16%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 11.9%, First-Person 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This 2024 remake of the legendary sequel provides a massive, cohesive world that rewards deep observation and logical deduction.
- #3 Obduction
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,942 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: Puzzle 21.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Exploration 13.2%, First-Person 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the original developers of Myst, this game captures the same sense of wonder and complex environmental puzzle-solving.
- #4 Quern - Undying Thoughts
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,924 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Puzzle 17.6%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the best non-Cyan spiritual successor to Myst, it features intricate mechanical puzzles and a mysterious island setting.
- #5 Firmament
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,594 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: Puzzle 25.1%, Mystery 22.4%, Exploration 16.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The latest title from Cyan Worlds continues their tradition of first-person exploration and unique, world-altering puzzle mechanics.
- #6 The Talos Principle 2
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,921 reviews2023
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.7%, Exploration 16.8%, First-Person 15.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This expansive sequel builds upon the original's foundation with even more complex puzzles and a thought-provoking story.
- #7 The Witness
94% matchVery Positive85% of 20,427 reviews2016
Dev: Thekla, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
Why similar: Puzzle 37.4%, Exploration 15.1%, First-Person 11.3%, Mystery 6.3%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world puzzle game that teaches you its language through observation and exploration, much like the non-verbal design of Myst.
- #8 The Talos Principle
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 32,657 reviews2014
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Why similar: Puzzle 45.2%, First-Person 13.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical first-person puzzle-adventure that masterfully blends environmental logic with deep narrative themes.
- #9 The Eyes of Ara
91% matchVery Positive83% of 826 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 23.2%, Puzzle 17.6%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: You explore a sprawling, abandoned castle filled with secrets, hidden compartments, and intricate logic puzzles.
- #10 Call of the Sea
90% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Puzzle 23.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Adventure 13.5%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1930s, this atmospheric adventure focuses on uncovering a mysterious island's secrets through environmental puzzles.
- #11 Haven Moon
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 677 reviews2016
Dev: Francois Roussel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Puzzle 17.5%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short but incredibly faithful homage to the Myst style, focusing on island exploration and mechanical puzzles.
- #12 The House of Da Vinci
89% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Puzzle 20.2%, Mystery 19.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A Renaissance-themed puzzle adventure that mirrors the mechanical complexity and historical aesthetic of the Myst series.
- #13 The Room Two
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,212 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 36.8%, Point & Click 25.6%, Mystery 20.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the scope of the original with more varied environments and interconnected puzzle boxes.
- #14 The Room
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 38%, Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 18.2%, Adventure 5.6%, Beautiful 5.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at tactile, close-up puzzle-solving that feels like interacting with the complex machinery found in Myst.
- #15 Outer Wilds
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 99,459 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Why similar: Mystery 20%, Exploration 18.1%, Puzzle 16.2%, Beautiful 13.7% ★, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of knowledge-based exploration where you uncover the history of a solar system through environmental clues.
- #16 The Room Three
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,034 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Puzzle 38.7%, Mystery 23.3%, Point & Click 20.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Atmospheric 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a larger, more atmospheric hub-world that encourages exploration alongside its signature mechanical puzzles.
- #17 Chants of Sennaar
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 29,231 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 36.4%, Point & Click 24.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Mystery 5.8%, Exploration 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of deciphering languages and understanding the logic of a world through observation.
- #18 Manifold Garden
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,118 reviews2020
Dev: William Chyr Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Exploration 13.5%, First-Person 12%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, non-Euclidean exploration game that challenges your perception of space and gravity through puzzles.
- #19 Myst III: Exile
86% matchVery Positive93% of 519 reviews2018
Dev: Presto StudiosPub: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...
Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Puzzle 19%, Adventure 15%, Mystery 10.8%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series known for its high production value and deep, immersive environmental storytelling.
- #20 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,911 reviews2024
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Mystery 19.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dense, surreal mystery game that requires careful note-taking and complex logic to solve its many puzzles.
- #21 Myst V: End of Ages
85% matchMixed64% of 269 reviews2012
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The Grand Finale of the greatest adventure! Decide the fate of a civilization in this triumphant final chapter to the Myst saga. Embark on an epic journey into the heart of a shattered empire as the only explorer who can still save it— or destroy it with the wrong choices.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.2%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 17.6%, Classic 11.7% ★, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the original saga, offering a fully 3D experience that bridges the gap between classic and modern design.
- #22 Myst IV: Revelation
83% matchMixed66% of 285 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Myst IV: Revelation, the next chapter in the greatest adventure saga of all time, you'll travel through environments pulsing with life to unearth a treacherous scheme involving two of Myst's most sinister villains.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Puzzle 20.7%, Exploration 11.9%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features some of the most intricate and visually stunning puzzles in the entire franchise.
- #23 Viewfinder
78% matchVery Positive94% of 11,827 reviews2023
Dev: Sad Owl StudiosPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, First-Person 16.7%, Exploration 16.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Surreal 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to manipulate the world by placing photographs into the environment, offering a unique take on puzzle-solving.
- #24 Superliminal
79% matchVery Positive95% of 32,646 reviews2020
Dev: Pillow Castle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Why similar: Puzzle 37%, First-Person 16.9%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Surreal 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses perspective-based mechanics to solve puzzles, rewarding the same lateral thinking required in Myst.
- #25 Antichamber
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,576 reviews2013
Dev: Alexander BrucePub: Demruth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Why similar: Puzzle 45%, First-Person 16%, Exploration 14.9%, Surreal 8.3%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mind-bending puzzle game that forces you to rethink how you interact with space and geometry.
- #26 URU: Complete Chronicles
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The critically acclaimed adventure of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst returns with this special collection that contains more Uru than ever before. Already the deepest Myst adventure to date, Uru is significantly expanded with the addition of To D'ni™ and The Path of the Shell, expansion packs that will take Uru beyond your imagination.
Why similar: Adventure 33.4%, Puzzle 26.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Point & Click 12%, Difficult 5%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the deep lore of the D'ni civilization in a unique, third-person-capable exploration format.
- #27 Ether One
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 447 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: Puzzle 24.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Exploration 16.5%, First-Person 14.3%, Walking Simulator 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on restoring memories through exploration and solving complex puzzles in a beautifully realized world.
- #28 Return of the Obra Dinn
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Mystery 33.9%, Puzzle 27.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 6.7%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction-based mystery that rewards the same level of careful observation and note-taking as the Myst games.
- #29 Pneuma: Breath of Life
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 206 reviews2015
Dev: BULKHEADPub: Deco Digital
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Pneuma: Breath of Life forces you to think outside the box through a narrated story of self-discovery, whilst exploring the ontological mystery of the breath of life. Features award winning voice actor 'Jay Britton' as Pneuma.
Why similar: Puzzle 42.9%, Adventure 28.8%, First-Person 19.9%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that uses philosophical narration and environmental puzzles to guide the player.
- #30 Kairo
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,741 reviews2013
Dev: Locked Door PuzzlePub: Lupus Studios Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.8%, Exploration 18.3%, First-Person 11.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric puzzle game that relies entirely on environmental cues rather than text or dialogue.
- #31 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,043 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
Why similar: Classic 29.8% ★, Point & Click 20.1%, Adventure 15.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 6.3%
- #32 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Classic 27.5% ★, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #33 Riven (1997)
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,385 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
Why similar: Classic 23.9% ★, Point & Click 17.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 10%, Exploration 7.2%
- #34 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.3%, Mystery 21.3%, Adventure 20.1%, First-Person 13.4%, Exploration 9.1%
- #35 The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 271 reviews2019
Dev: MojoTouch
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The famous game remastered in a new 25th Anniversary Edition! The father and mother of all 'Haunted Mansion' games. Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Puzzle 16.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%
- #36 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Classic 36.1% ★, Point & Click 36.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 8.5%, Nostalgia 3.6% ★
- #37 Islands of Insight
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,163 reviews2024
Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Mystery 21.5%, Exploration 15.5%, First-Person 12.5%, Adventure 12.5%
- #38 Grim Fandango Remastered
73% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Classic 42.7% ★, Point & Click 27.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #39 Déjà Vu: MacVenture Series
75% matchMixed64% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Zojoi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Relive the original MacVenture Series version of Déjà Vu! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and discover a classic detective mystery adventure.
Why similar: Classic 33.8% ★, Point & Click 26.4%, Adventure 22.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #40 Memorrha
73% matchMixed66% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Puzzle 21.1%, Mystery 14.2%, Exploration 12.3%, Adventure 10.5%, First-Person 9.3%
- #41 RHEM I SE: The Mysterious Land
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: Knut MüllerPub: Runesoft GmbH
Windows
RHEM is a first person adventure featuring brain-teasing puzzles for your PC.
Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Point & Click 31.3%, Puzzle 21.8%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #42 Archaica: The Path of Light
72% matchVery Positive93% of 266 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: Puzzle 25.2%, Classic 21.9% ★, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Relaxing 5.4%
- #43 The Unfinished Swan
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,918 reviews2020
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
Why similar: Puzzle 23%, Exploration 15.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 12%, First-Person 7.3%
- #44 INFRA
72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,554 reviews2016
Dev: Loiste Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.0 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: Puzzle 23.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Mystery 15.6%, First-Person 11%, Adventure 10.7%
- #45 RiME
70% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 34.4%, Exploration 22.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #46 The House of Da Vinci 2
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,158 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Why similar: Mystery 26%, Puzzle 25.8%, Exploration 17.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #47 Samsara Room
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,865 reviews2020
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.8%, Puzzle 28.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Mystery 7.2%, Indie 5.5%
- #48 Syberia
70% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Classic 20.1% ★, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 8%
- #49 Neyyah
64% matchVery Positive85% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: Defy Reality EntertainmentPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from Defy Reality Entertainment. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Adventure 9.7%
- #50 3D Escape: Chinese Room
66% matchVery Positive82% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
Step into the role of a pilgrim in Chinese-style rooms blending culture and puzzles. Explore ancient temples and studies, experiencing the poetic ambiance and Zen spirit of Chinese art while uncovering hidden mysteries. A must-try for puzzle lovers and fans of Chinese culture!
Why similar: Point & Click 31.2%, Puzzle 25.8%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 13.9%, First-Person 5.8%
- #51 MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
71% matchMixed65% of 1,417 reviews2014
Dev: Pantumaca BarcelonaPub: Talking About Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!
Why similar: Puzzle 28.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, First-Person 10.8%, Beautiful 8.1% ★
- #52 The House of Da Vinci 3
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 9.2%
- #53 Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage
68% matchVery Positive86% of 519 reviews2020
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Puzzle 16.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%
- #54 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Adventure 23.1%, Classic 12% ★, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 9%
- #55 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
68% matchVery Positive88% of 8,931 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Mystery 26%, Exploration 13.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
70% matchVery Positive92% of 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Classic 28.7% ★, Point & Click 26%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Exploration 6.3%
- #57 Return to Mysterious Island
69% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Adventure 25.9%, Puzzle 21.7%, Exploration 5.5%, First-Person 4.9%
- #58 Machinika: Museum
65% matchVery Positive93% of 6,121 reviews2021
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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 27.9%, Puzzle 21.4%, Mystery 19.1%, First-Person 9.5%, Adventure 9%
- #59 The Room 4: Old Sins
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 17,768 reviews2021
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Puzzle 32%, Point & Click 22.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 5.7%
