- #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 22.3%, Exploration 19.8%, Point & Click 14.1%, Adventure 13.7%, First-Person 11.3%
- #2 The House of Da Vinci
96% 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 23.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Historical 13.6%, Exploration 11.9%
- #3 Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room
96% matchVery Positive83% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Embark on an archaeological adventure inside an ancient pyramid to find your missing mentor. As an intrepid explorer, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and unravel the pyramid's secrets. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!
Why similar: Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Point & Click 17.2%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
- #4 Riven
95% 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: Investigation 21.8%, Puzzle 16.1%, Exploration 14.3%, First-Person 12.2%, Mystery 12.2%
- #5 The Eyes of Ara
94% 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: Investigation 23.7%, Point & Click 22.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Mystery 12.8%, First-Person 9.8%
- #6 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
94% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 48.5%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 20.6%, Exploration 9.3%
- #7 Adam's Venture Chronicles
93% matchMixed67% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Conspiracy 26% ★, Historical 21.7%, Puzzle 21.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Family Friendly 13.5%
- #8 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,572 reviews2014
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Puzzle 20.7%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 13.1%, Mystery 12.4%
- #9 The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition
90% matchMixed68% of 694 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Linux
Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Investigation 24.8%, Point & Click 20.2%, Realistic 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #10 The Academy: The First Riddle
91% matchMixed66% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac
The Academy is a puzzle-packed adventure set in a school filled with mystery. Leave your mark on Arbor's Academy and find out why it only welcomes the best and the brightest.
Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Mystery 27.7%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #11 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
91% 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 25.3%, Mystery 18.9%, First-Person 17.8%, Adventure 17%, Exploration 10.8%
- #12 Mystery of the Malign
88% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 29.2%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Exploration 11.7%
- #13 The Pyraplex
89% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: Historical 36.7%, Education 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 7.6%
- #14 The House of Da Vinci 3
87% 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: Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 17.3%, Historical 16.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #15 Myst V: End of Ages
89% 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 33.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 18.1%, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 11.5%
- #16 Mosaic of The Pharaohs
85% matchVery Positive96% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Mosaic of The Pharaohs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by Egyptology
Why similar: Education 35.3%, Historical 24.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Investigation 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #17 The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses
86% matchMixed60% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A point-and-click adventure game using 360° views, similar to Jules Verne’s Return to Mysterious Island and Dracula: The Path of the Dragon. You play the role of a young magician and help her investigate the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Can you solve the Fate of Ramses?
Why similar: Point & Click 68.3%, Adventure 31.7%
- #18 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 226 reviews2014
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Embark on a journey no one has taken before! Your quest begins at the foot of The Great Pyramid of Giza and continues through the Egyptian sands to the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Travel through the enchanting Mediterranean islands to the glory of ancient Greece as your voyage continues.
Why similar: Puzzle 100%
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™
84% matchMixed56% of 326 reviews2024
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.
Why similar: Investigation 22.2%, Point & Click 17%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #20 Path of Ra
84% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Oneiric Tales
Windows
Accompany the spirit of a Pharaoh reincarnated as a hieroglyph on his final journey. Help him understand the circumstances of his death and overcome the obstacles of his tomb. Will you uncover the identity of his murderer?
Why similar: Puzzle 36%, Mystery 31.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Relaxing 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #21 The House of Da Vinci VR
80% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows
As Leonardo's apprentice, you will solve puzzles, uncover inventions, and search for hidden objects in 16th-century Florence. Use a unique device to glimpse the past and unravel mysteries. Encounter war machines, intricate lockboxes, and immersive room escapes inspired by Da Vinci's genius.
Why similar: Historical 20.1%, Investigation 19.5%, Puzzle 12%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11%
- #22 Secrets of the Temple
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Matt CusworthPub: Rhinocorp Games
Windows
Secrets of the Temple is a single player puzzle platformer adventure game. Traverse the Pharaoh's labyrinthian temple and locate and collect the Eye of Ra before it's too late!
Why similar: Puzzle 25%, Exploration 19.6%, Historical 19.4%, Investigation 18%, Adventure 17.9%
- #23 Discovr™ Egypt: King Tut's Tomb
83% matchMixed62% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Discovr Labs
Windows
Discovr Egypt takes you into the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun using the HTC Vive, where you can not only learn about some of the rich history surrounding his legacy, but also uncover his treasures.
Why similar: Historical 64.5%, Adventure 35.5%
- #24 Arausio
81% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Ikigai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the ancient theatre of Arausio and discover Roman antiquity in this narrative exploration game!
Why similar: Education 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Historical 15.3%, Investigation 8.7%
- #25 Adam's Venture: Origins
82% matchMixed65% of 553 reviews2016
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.
Why similar: Conspiracy 33.2% ★, Historical 24.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Family Friendly 10.7%
- #26 The House of Da Vinci 2
79% 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: Historical 29.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 16.5%, Exploration 15.3%, Investigation 11.2%
- #27 The Case of the Golden Idol
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,171 reviews2022
Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Why similar: Investigation 18.9%, Conspiracy 18.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Point & Click 11.8%, Historical 9.9%
- #28 Egypt Frontiers
78% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Dive into the sands of ancient Egypt in 'Egypt Frontiers.' As a master builder, construct majestic monuments, manage resources, and shape history in this captivating simulation game. Are you ready to leave your mark on the Frontiers of Egypt?
Why similar: Education 31.1%, Historical 22.7%, Realistic 14.5%, First-Person 10.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%
- #29 The Star Named EOS
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 595 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Point & Click 24%, First-Person 16%, Puzzle 14.3%, Exploration 11.9%
- #30 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
79% matchVery Positive94% of 689 reviews2017
Dev: EurocomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.
Why similar: Puzzle 74.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #31 Eye of the Temple
78% matchVery Positive93% of 422 reviews2021
Dev: Rune Skovbo Johansen
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Embark on a VR adventure to explore a vast and treacherous temple and uncover the ancient legend of the Eye. Keep your balance as you step between moving blocks, dodging hazardous traps and solving environmental puzzles with just your torch and whip in hand.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.9%, Puzzle 17.5%, Exploration 16%, First-Person 13.1%, Mystery 12.4%
- #32 Chants of Sennaar
73% 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 37.2%, Point & Click 31.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Mystery 6.1%
- #33 Dark Egypt
81% matchMostly Negative33% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: GDNomaD
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
There is a legend about an ancient pyramid, great treasure and mighty emperor who was damned by the gods. Play as an archeologist studying the pyramid. The earthquake during the expedition blocked the entry. Try to find the exit... or search for the treasure of the Pharaoh? It's up to you!
Why similar: Puzzle 41.2%, Exploration 32.7%, Adventure 25.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #34 Gordian Rooms 2: A curious island
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Your adventure continues in Gordian Rooms 2... The escape island game where you venture further into the mysteries of the Gordian Society! Challenge your wits and conquer every puzzle on the Isle of Lye!
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.4% ★, Investigation 20%, Realistic 11%, Puzzle 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%
- #35 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
76% 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: Point & Click 36.3%, Adventure 21.4%, Puzzle 17.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Mystery 9.1%
- #36 EXIT The Game – Trial of the Griffin
75% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Nementic GamesPub: USM
Windows · Mac
An exciting Escape Room experience awaits you! Can you uncover the secrets of Greifenstein Castle and escape?
Why similar: Investigation 34.7%, Point & Click 28.2%, Puzzle 15.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #37 Awakening: The Dreamless Castle
75% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Boomzap EntertainmentPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
After Awakening in a mysterious castle it’s up to you to collect clues and items needed to solve perplexing puzzles and escape!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #38 Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage
74% 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 22.8%, Conspiracy 20.6% ★, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%
- #39 Firmament
73% 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 21.1%, Investigation 20.8%, Mystery 19.4%, Exploration 18.8%, Adventure 11.4%
- #40 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22% ★, Investigation 21.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Historical 14.9%, Mystery 9%
- #41 Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Microids Studio LyonPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Point & Click 20.1%, Historical 19.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Exploration 10.9%
- #42 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
71% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Investigation 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 12.5%
- #43 Eternal Journey: New Atlantis
73% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: Five BNPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis!
Why similar: Adventure 98.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #44 Lost in Paradise
74% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Education 17.3%, Historical 12.8%, Realistic 11.2%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #45 Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber.
70% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Mácula Interactive
Windows
Immerse yourself in an emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.5%, Historical 30.9%, Exploration 21.5%, Choices Matter 9%
- #46 The 7th Guest VR
69% matchVery Positive93% of 560 reviews2023
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Mystery 23.6%, Adventure 20.5%, First-Person 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%
- #47 Mystery Island - Hidden Object Games
72% matchMixed67% of 200 reviews2019
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Solve the mystery of the Phaistos disc in the newest hidden object game! Enjoy incredible adventures in the most beautiful corners of Crete and prevent a catastrophe after a failed experiment. Striking and realistic 360-degree panoramas with 3D visual effects!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Historical 20.8%, Mystery 18.5%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #48 The Room VR: A Dark Matter
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,940 reviews2020
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.
Why similar: Investigation 33.7%, Puzzle 28.3%, Adventure 22.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 Lost Chronicles of Zerzura
72% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...
Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Adventure 39.9%
- #50 13:ORIGIN - Prologue
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 213 reviews2021
Dev: Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi
Windows · Mac
13: Origin is a web of clues that you must follow and not miss, as in most room escape/puzzle games. As you untie each knotted loop, you will realize how long and endless the thread you hold on to the end is.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Investigation 20%, Puzzle 11.9%, Realistic 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%
- #51 Escape Legacy: Ancient Scrolls
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Storming Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
New Adventure Escape Room Game with Full High Definition Resolution and High Detailed Graphics! First Person Character control with Realistic Gameplay! Can you Escape?
Why similar: Investigation 27.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, First-Person 12%, Mystery 11.4%
- #52 Crossroad OS
66% matchVery Positive99% of 298 reviews2023
Dev: GuyPub: Martin Games
Windows · Linux
Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.
Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Mystery 15.9%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%
- #53 Quern - Undying Thoughts
66% 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: Investigation 25.1%, Point & Click 16%, Puzzle 14%, Mystery 12.7%, Exploration 10.9%
- #54 Ankh - Anniversary Edition
69% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: Deck13
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!
Why similar: Point & Click 61%, Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 16%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #55 Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
68% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow Ancient Clues to Find Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Secret!
Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Puzzle 18.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Exploration 12.8%
- #56 Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Investigation 20%, Puzzle 15.6%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Adventure 10.3%
- #57 Through The Fragmentation
66% matchVery Positive96% of 223 reviews2021
Dev: Máté PribelszkyPub: Crow Bar
Windows
Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.
Why similar: Investigation 18.1%, Conspiracy 17.5% ★, Nonlinear 15.3%, Exploration 12.8%, Mystery 11.6%
- #58 Aladdin - Hidden Objects Game
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Uncover the secrets of the magical East in the newest hidden object game! Unexpected plot twists are guaranteed, so enjoy incredible adventures! Get some equipment and supplies, grab the map and go!
Why similar: Adventure 42.6%, Point & Click 26.2%, Puzzle 17.1%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #59 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor
64% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
Every corner of this manor holds secrets. You inherit not just the estate, but scattered letters and an intricately designed puzzle. Eyepieces transcending spacetime plunge you into others' memories. Traverse 16 themed chambers, unravel nested mechanisms, until you unveil the buried past...
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Realistic 14.1%, First-Person 9.5%