Games Like Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 7.9%, Exploration 7.7%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled detective experience that rewards the same methodical investigation and environmental observation found in Rhiannon.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Horror 14.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Investigation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at folk-horror storytelling and point-and-click investigation, mirroring the dark, mythological undertones of the seed game.

Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Use archaeology to discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.2%, Horror 34.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same developer DNA as Rhiannon, focusing on atmospheric exploration and ancient, supernatural mysteries in a rural setting.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Horror 21.4%, Mystery 6.2%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential British folk-horror adventure that blends point-and-click mechanics with a haunting, supernatural mystery.

Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.2%, Horror 20.5%, First-Person 8.6%, Investigation 8.2%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror adventure that perfectly captures the feeling of being trapped in an isolated, mysterious location while solving complex puzzles.

Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.

Why similar: Point & Click 62%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Story Rich 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in mythology and point-and-click mechanics, this game offers a similar sense of discovery and historical mystery.

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Puzzle 36.7%, Female Protagonist 33.6%, Mystery 16.7%, Atmospheric 13%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person narrative adventure that balances atmospheric exploration with clever, logic-based puzzles in a mysterious setting.

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.7%, Point & Click 15.8%, Investigation 12.7%, Puzzle 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on intricate puzzle-solving within a beautifully detailed, atmospheric environment that encourages deep exploration.

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Exploration 17.3%, First-Person 16.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Story Rich 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-horror game that emphasizes investigation and supernatural lore, fitting the thematic profile of the seed game.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Point & Click 25.1%, Horror 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Investigation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, point-and-click detective game that effectively combines horror elements with investigation and multiple-choice consequences.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Point & Click 13%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative detective game that uses a unique point-and-click interface to explore psychological horror and mystery.

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Horror 22.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 8.6%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An essential first-person exploration game that relies on atmosphere and puzzle-solving to uncover a dark history.

The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

Why similar: Investigation 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Linear 10.8%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a strong sense of atmosphere and mystery, focusing on narrative-driven exploration in a haunting setting.

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: Detective 33.9%, Mystery 12%, Horror 9.7%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and piecing together a dark narrative through environmental clues and investigation.

The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a First-Person Survival Horror Story set on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by classic horror movies, The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a weapons-free, story-driven action adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 100%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on exploration and horror, placing the player in a mysterious, isolated environment to uncover the truth.

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Hidden Object 35.7%, Point & Click 17.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Detective 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished hidden-object adventure that offers a satisfying mix of puzzle-solving and supernatural mystery.

Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.9%, Detective 13.7%, Point & Click 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Investigation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a fantasy-themed mystery with point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving elements.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, First-Person 18%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that relies on puzzle-solving and environmental storytelling to build a sense of dread and mystery.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, First-Person 16.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pioneer in first-person horror that prioritizes physics-based puzzles and environmental interaction over combat.

Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 12.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses exploration and puzzle-solving to reveal a dark, family-oriented mystery.

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Hidden Object 31.6%, Point & Click 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Puzzle 9.8%, Casual 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed hidden-object game that focuses on gathering clues and solving puzzles to catch a culprit.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 37.9%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: While more intense, it shares the core DNA of first-person exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering a dark, hidden past.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective point-and-click adventure that features a gritty, atmospheric mystery and complex investigation mechanics.

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Point & Click 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused point-and-click game that emphasizes mystery and environmental investigation.

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Choices Matter 14%, Horror 13.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-mystery game that relies on exploration and choices to uncover the dark secrets of a haunted location.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 16.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines detective investigation with supernatural horror, requiring the player to piece together clues in a first-person perspective.

Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!

Why similar: Hidden Object 39.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Point & Click 14%, Puzzle 9.1%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a casual but engaging blend of hidden-object mechanics and supernatural mystery-solving.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 15.9%, First-Person 12%, Exploration 11.2%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological horror and environmental storytelling, where the environment changes as you explore and solve puzzles.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, First-Person 13.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Puzzle 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that integrates puzzle-solving and environmental mystery into a sci-fi, Lovecraftian setting.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Point & Click 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 10.1%

Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!

Why similar: Hidden Object 31.5%, Point & Click 18%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Casual 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure that uses hidden-object mechanics to drive a narrative focused on exploration and mystery.

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Detective 18%, Point & Click 16.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 9.2%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.6%, Point & Click 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Exploration 9.8%

Blackthorne's Manor is a first-person mystery thriller, where logic, puzzles, and the supernatural collide. Search for your missing friend, uncover the secrets of Blackthorne Manor, and escape before the house claims you too.

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.2%, Puzzle 11%, Exploration 10%, Investigation 8.9%, Realistic 8.1%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.6%, Point & Click 19.1%, Horror 13.9%, First-Person 11.3%, Realistic 9.9%

A cinematic point-and-click adventure where you step into the shoes of photographer Charlotte Gray as she explores the abandoned camp of Deer Creek and uncovers the tragedy that befell the camp and its people.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 10%

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!

Why similar: Hidden Object 32%, Point & Click 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Story Rich 7.2%, Puzzle 6.1%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.7%

You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.5%, Detective 19.1%, Point & Click 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Riddles Of The Past is a Hidden Object game with detective story and post apocalyptic atmosphere.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.4%, Detective 24.8%, Point & Click 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Puzzle 8.7%

How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Mystery 8.6%

A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Point & Click 15.4%, Investigation 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 8.7%

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.2%, Horror 27.3%, First-Person 10.3%, Casual 9.2%

Face off against the Minotaur!

Why similar: Hidden Object 38.4%, Point & Click 18.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle 6.7%, Casual 6.2%

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Detective 10.3%, Horror 8.3%

A short lore exploration puzzle game inspired by walking simulators such as Gone Home, Dear Esther, and Layers of Fear.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, Exploration 13%, First-Person 11.2%

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Horror 8.9%

A story-driven horror puzzle game where the player takes on the role of a resentful ghost, possessing others in order to search for her own corpse.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.7%, Choices Matter 24.8%, Mystery 19.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, Female Protagonist 3%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Point & Click 20.6%, Investigation 17.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Puzzle 11.3%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Point & Click 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%

Dawn Ashmoore is about to uncover the dark mysteries of ancient Egypt. The old gods step into our world.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29%, Point & Click 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Magic 8.8%, Casual 7.1%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Investigation 9.8%, Exploration 8.7%

Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.

Why similar: Hidden Object 37.2%, Point & Click 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Mystery 8.7%

Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 66.6%, Female Protagonist 33.4%

Her future, as well as of the whole world depends on her ingenuity and bravery. The path to her fiancé is blocked by ghosts, dragons, demons and other creatures from beyond. Will she overcome her fears? Will she find her beloved? Play "Cursed" and find out!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Hidden Object 25.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Horror 14.4%, Puzzle 10%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Mystery 14%, Exploration 12.4%, Story Rich 11.1%

Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Point & Click 13.9%, Investigation 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 9%

Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.8%, Point & Click 17%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Horror 9.6%, Mystery 7.7%

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 96.4%, Detective 1.2%, Female Protagonist 0.8%, Mystery 0.5%, Psychological Horror 0.3%

Investigate an abandoned island and its haunted estate in this first-person psychological horror game. Recover paranormal equipment, unlock new areas, follow environmental clues, and uncover the history behind an escalating supernatural presence.

Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Investigation 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Horror 8.7%, Hidden Object 8.1%