- #1 Obduction
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,984 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 24.2%, Adventure 19.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Point & Click 10.3%, First-Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the original developers of Riven, this game captures the exact same feeling of being transported to a mysterious, alien environment filled with complex puzzles.
- #2 Myst III: Exile
96% matchVery Positive93% of 564 reviews2018
Dev: Presto StudiosPub: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 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%, Puzzle 16.8%, Adventure 14.4%, FMV 13.5% ★, Exploration 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that maintains the high-quality puzzle design and atmospheric storytelling of the original series.
- #3 Quern - Undying Thoughts
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,065 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Point & Click 18%, Puzzle 17.9%, Steampunk 13.3% ★, Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best 'Myst-like' games, it features a beautifully realized island and a series of interconnected, logical puzzles.
- #4 Myst IV: Revelation
95% matchMixed64% of 312 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 28.8%, Adventure 23.2%, Puzzle 18.8%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry is renowned for its high production values and deep, character-driven narrative that expands on the lore established in Riven.
- #5 realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,595 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: Classic 24.4% ★, Point & Click 17.1%, Puzzle 14.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This version allows you to explore the original Myst island in full 3D, bridging the gap between the classic point-and-click style and modern exploration.
- #6 Firmament
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,631 reviews2023
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 25.5%, Steampunk 16.5% ★, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: The latest title from Cyan Worlds, featuring the same signature first-person puzzle-solving and grand, mysterious architecture.
- #7 Myst V: End of Ages
94% matchMixed64% of 278 reviews2012
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 26.3%, Adventure 18%, Puzzle 16.3%, Classic 13.8% ★, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the original saga, offering a satisfying conclusion to the long-running narrative arc.
- #8 The Witness
92% matchVery Positive84% of 21,284 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 37.9%, Exploration 15.2%, Difficult 13.5%, First-Person 9.4%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more abstract, this game excels at teaching players how to observe their environment to solve complex, non-verbal puzzles.
- #9 Neyyah
89% matchVery Positive85% of 244 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 22.2%, FMV 13.2% ★, Puzzle 11.7%, Steampunk 10.3% ★, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to the classic Myst-like style, focusing on first-person exploration and intricate, logic-based puzzle design.
- #10 Outer Wilds
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 106,959 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.9 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: Beautiful 21.9% ★, Exploration 16.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like Riven, this game relies entirely on the player's curiosity and knowledge-gathering to progress through a mysterious, interconnected world.
- #11 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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% ★, Point & Click 18.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, FMV 4.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: The original classic that started it all, essential for understanding the roots of the genre.
- #12 The Eyes of Ara
90% matchVery Positive82% of 851 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 24.7%, Puzzle 16.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure set in a sprawling, abandoned castle that rewards players for paying close attention to their surroundings.
- #13 URU: Complete Chronicles
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 191 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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 31.5%, Puzzle 23.5%, Point & Click 13%, Exploration 12.6%, Difficult 10%
Why You'll Like It: This title explores the history and culture of the D'ni civilization, which is central to the lore of the entire Myst series.
- #14 Call of the Sea
87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,354 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Exploration 11.5%, First-Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong narrative and beautiful, atmospheric environments that are packed with environmental puzzles reminiscent of the Myst series.
- #15 Haven Moon
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 694 reviews2016
Dev: Francois Roussel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 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 26.3%, Steampunk 16.8% ★, Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, focused, and highly atmospheric homage to the Myst series that captures the essence of exploring a lonely, mysterious world.
- #16 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
82% matchVery Positive94% of 3,222 reviews2024
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 40.9%, Adventure 23.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Story Rich 9%, Mystery 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, non-linear puzzle-solving experience set in a surreal, dreamlike environment that demands total player engagement.
- #17 The Talos Principle
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 33,014 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 40%, Story Rich 10.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Difficult 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical first-person puzzle game that challenges the player with increasingly complex mechanics in a beautiful, isolated setting.
- #18 Return of the Obra Dinn
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,035 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: Puzzle 30.8%, Story Rich 14.8%, Mystery 13%, Difficult 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: While the mechanics differ, it shares the core Riven experience of using keen observation and deduction to piece together a complex mystery.
- #19 The Longest Journey
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,170 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.
Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, Point & Click 33.7%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy classic adventure that captures the same sense of wonder and world-building depth found in the Myst series.
- #20 Syberia
86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,819 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 25.4%, Classic 19.2% ★, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Steampunk 10.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game with a strong sense of place and a focus on mechanical puzzles that drive the narrative forward.
- #21 Riven
78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,860 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.1 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 25.5%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 10.8%, First-Person 10.4%
- #22 Manifold Garden
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,512 reviews2020
Dev: William Chyr Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 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 26.5%, Difficult 18%, Exploration 14.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Surreal 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game with mind-bending geometry and exploration that rewards players for thinking outside the box.
- #23 King's Quest
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,013 reviews2015
Dev: The Odd GentlemenPub: Sierra
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
Why similar: Classic 26.5% ★, Point & Click 25.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Puzzle 16.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic adventure series that blends narrative, exploration, and puzzle-solving in a fantasy setting.
- #24 LOOM™
83% matchVery Positive90% of 715 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.
Why similar: Classic 41.2% ★, Point & Click 30.6%, Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 7%, 1990's 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that uses a unique, music-based puzzle mechanic, reflecting the creative puzzle design of the 90s era.
- #25 Antichamber
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,749 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 44.8%, Exploration 14.6%, First-Person 13.1%, Surreal 9.7%, Difficult 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A non-Euclidean puzzle game that encourages players to experiment and observe, much like the experimental nature of Riven's puzzles.
- #26 Myst
79% matchVery Positive89% of 2,193 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 23.3%, Classic 16% ★, Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Point & Click 12.8%
- #27 RiME
79% matchVery Positive90% of 5,190 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 31.9%, Exploration 20.5%, Adventure 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that emphasizes environmental storytelling and exploration in a beautiful, wordless world.
- #28 The Room Two
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,748 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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 38.3%, Point & Click 29.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Mystery 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #29 Ether One
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 450 reviews2014
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.1%, Adventure 25.1%, Exploration 18.8%, First-Person 13.6%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that allows players to solve puzzles in a surreal, memory-based world at their own pace.
- #30 The Book of Unwritten Tales
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,160 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Classic 18% ★, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #31 Lumino City
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,392 reviews2014
Dev: State of Play
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The BAFTA award winning handmade puzzle adventure game made entirely by hand. Explore the city and use your ingenuity to piece together puzzling mechanisms and bring back power to this unique world. Three years in the making, it's handmade entirely out of paper, card, miniature lights and motors.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Puzzle 23%, Adventure 17.3%, 1990's 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%
- #32 Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time
76% matchVery Positive88% of 444 reviews2018
Dev: Cyberflix IncorporatedPub: GTE Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour.
Why similar: Classic 31.4% ★, Point & Click 29.1%, FMV 18.3% ★, Adventure 17.1%, Casual 4.2%
- #33 The Talos Principle 2
69% matchVery Positive95% of 13,361 reviews2023
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 34.0 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 37.6%, Exploration 19%, Story Rich 17.9%, First-Person 14.5%, Mystery 5.6%
- #34 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 34%, Classic 30.8% ★, Adventure 14.1%, Puzzle 5.5%, Mystery 5%
- #35 Quest for Glory 1-5
75% matchVery Positive95% of 502 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.
Why similar: Classic 42.7% ★, Point & Click 23%, Adventure 15.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
- #36 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,218 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 35.6% ★, Point & Click 33.9%, Adventure 10.9%, Puzzle 7.1%, 1990's 4.5%
- #37 Lost Horizon
75% matchVery Positive91% of 554 reviews2010
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Why similar: Point & Click 56%, Adventure 25.9%, 1990's 7.3%, Story Rich 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%
- #38 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®
73% matchVery Positive88% of 197 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.
Why similar: Classic 39.2% ★, Point & Click 27.6%, Adventure 16.6%, 1990's 5.4%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #39 Syberia 3
74% matchMixed51% of 4,789 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Puzzle 22%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 11%, Steampunk 9% ★
- #40 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,341 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 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 32.7%, Adventure 21.8%, Classic 12.5% ★, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 7.8%
- #41 Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,001 reviews2010
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Classic 34.3% ★, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 7.9%, 1990's 3.2%
- #42 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,552 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.
Why similar: Classic 39.5% ★, Point & Click 34.7%, Adventure 13.1%, 1990's 4.5%, Puzzle 2.9%
- #43 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,701 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Classic 39.3% ★, Point & Click 31.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, 1990's 5.7%
- #44 Helix: Descent N Ascent
61% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Badass Mongoose
Windows
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Puzzle 30%, Beautiful 24.1% ★, Adventure 18.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #45 The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 280 reviews2019
Dev: MojoTouch
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 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 21.5%, FMV 18.1% ★, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.7%
- #46 Chaos on Deponia
71% matchVery Positive90% of 3,124 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.5%, Adventure 19.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Classic 8.2% ★, Steampunk 4.8% ★
- #47 The Dig®
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,277 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, a trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.3%, Classic 29% ★, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 7.3%, 1990's 5.9%
- #48 Aporia: Beyond The Valley
70% matchVery Positive82% of 781 reviews2017
Dev: Invisible Walls
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 27.9%, Puzzle 22.5%, Beautiful 14.1% ★, Exploration 8.9%, First-Person 8.3%
- #49 Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
71% matchVery Positive80% of 4,444 reviews2013
Dev: Cardboard Computer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.
Why similar: Point & Click 35.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Beautiful 12.4% ★, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #50 The Room
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,729 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 38.3%, Point & Click 27.8%, Beautiful 8.8% ★, Mystery 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%
- #51 Sanitarium
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,364 reviews2014
Dev: DotemuPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.
Why similar: Classic 31.8% ★, Point & Click 30.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 7%, 1990's 5.3%
- #52 Machinika: Museum
65% matchVery Positive93% of 6,294 reviews2021
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.5 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 30.8%, Puzzle 21.1%, Adventure 9.5%, First-Person 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%
- #53 Grim Fandango Remastered
69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,899 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 40.7% ★, Point & Click 24.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #54 Chants of Sennaar
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 33,976 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.9 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%, Point & Click 27.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #55 My Brother Rabbit
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,071 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Puzzle 24.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #56 The Talos Principle: Reawakened
60% matchVery Positive91% of 1,168 reviews2025
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened - a first-person puzzle masterpiece for both new players and long-time fans alike.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.3%, Exploration 18.6%, Adventure 18.1%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #57 Submachine: Legacy
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,459 reviews2023
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Submachine is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and items to collect to help you along the way. Follow the story of a banished lighthouse keeper to discover his descent into ruins.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Puzzle 20.2%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 11.7%, Steampunk 7.5% ★
- #58 Journey
64% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 42.9% ★, Classic 15.7% ★, Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #59 Maquette
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 669 reviews2021
Dev: Graceful DecayPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Maquette is a first-person recursive puzzle game that takes you into a world where every building, plant, and object are simultaneously tiny and staggeringly huge.
Why similar: Beautiful 26% ★, Puzzle 23.5%, Adventure 17.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%
