Games Like Runaway, A Road Adventure

Travel to the four corners of the world with Brian and Gina in a crazy story packed full of surprises. Pirates, spies, surfers, soldiers, and even aliens get in on the act - all combining to create a wonderfully rewarding experience to savour and remember forever!

Why similar: Point & Click 64.7%, Adventure 18.2%, Comedy 3.3%, Puzzle 3.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the story of Brian and Gina with the same classic point-and-click mechanics.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Why similar: Point & Click 71.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 3.5%, Story Rich 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: The final chapter in the trilogy, offering a more mature tone while retaining the series' signature puzzle style and character-driven narrative.

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 69.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Classic 4.8% ★, Puzzle 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as Runaway, this game features the same high-quality 2D art style and humorous, cinematic storytelling.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 54.9%, Adventure 28.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from Pendulo Studios that shares the same polished adventure mechanics and mystery-focused plot structure.

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 72.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Mystery 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mystery-filled adventure from the creators of Runaway that emphasizes character development and intricate puzzle design.

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 31.1%, Comedy 5.8%, Puzzle 4.4%, Classic 3.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers a hilarious, vibrant, and puzzle-heavy point-and-click experience that fans of Runaway's comedy will appreciate.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.2%, Adventure 17.9%, Comedy 6.6%, Classic 5.2% ★, Puzzle 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic, humorous adventure that captures the classic feel of 90s and 2000s point-and-click games with modern polish.

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 52%, Adventure 20.5%, Classic 8.7% ★, Mystery 6.3%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark in the genre that offers a similarly immersive, story-rich experience with a strong sense of place and atmosphere.

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 68.7%, Adventure 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Story Rich 2.6%, Retro 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that features a similar pulp-adventure aesthetic and mystery-solving gameplay.

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 13.6% ★, Story Rich 4.7%, Great Soundtrack 2%

Why You'll Like It: An essential classic for any adventure fan, offering a sprawling, epic narrative that rivals the scope of the best point-and-click titles.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Classic 13.6% ★, Comedy 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure shares the road-trip theme and sharp, humorous writing that makes Runaway so memorable.

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: Point & Click 45.7%, Classic 16.6% ★, Adventure 13.4%, Comedy 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that provides a deep, story-rich narrative and iconic characters in a unique setting.

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, Funny 6%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi adventure that offers a compelling mystery and the same style of inventory-based puzzle solving.

Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Mystery 7.1%, Puzzle 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven adventure that features a similar globe-trotting narrative and classic inventory-based puzzle gameplay.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Classic 5.5% ★, Puzzle 3.9%, Mystery 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to classic point-and-click adventures that successfully recaptures the charm and complexity of the golden era.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Classic 8.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 6%, Comedy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary comedic adventure that set the standard for the genre's humor and puzzle design.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Classic 4.7% ★, Puzzle 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-heavy adventure with a unique art style and a focus on character-driven comedy.

The award-winning debut adventure game from the creators of Deponia and The Whispered World now on Steam. Accompany young Edna and her talking stuffed bunny Harvey on a whacky attempt to escape from her padded cell. Experience a bizarre journey all across the insane asylum and far beyond its brick walls.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Comedy 7.6%, Funny 4.1%, Puzzle 2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and humorous adventure that captures the classic point-and-click spirit with a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic.

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 54.6%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 10.9% ★, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive mystery adventure that excels in storytelling and atmosphere, much like the best moments in the Runaway series.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 53.5%, Classic 14.8% ★, Adventure 12.1%, Comedy 4.7%, Puzzle 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential humorous point-and-click game that defined the genre's puzzle logic and comedic timing.

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.6%, Adventure 19.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 3.2%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure that provides a gripping mystery and classic point-and-click exploration.

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused mystery adventure that excels at building an atmospheric, narrative-driven experience.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.9%, Adventure 20.8%, Classic 7.4% ★, Puzzle 3%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated, story-rich adventure that shares the whimsical yet grounded charm found in many classic point-and-click games.

Memoria is a classic memory matching game designed for Windows 3.1. Players are presented with a grid of face-down tiles, each holding a pictogram. The Objective is to find all matching pairs by flipping two tiles at a time.

Why similar: Casual 40.7%, 2D 40.5%, Singleplayer 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, narrative-heavy adventure that balances complex puzzle-solving with a rich, fantasy-inspired world.

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.5%, Adventure 19.9%, Classic 5% ★, Great Soundtrack 2.5%, Puzzle 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-driven adventure that focuses on environmental themes and classic puzzle-solving.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 73%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 3.7%, Mystery 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded modern adventure that delivers a complex, story-rich experience with clever puzzle mechanics.

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 99.1%, Adventure 0.4%, Mystery 0.3%, Puzzle 0.1%, Story Rich 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click mystery that features a strong protagonist and an engaging, story-driven plot.

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Adventure 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Mystery 6%

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!

Why similar: Point & Click 59.2%, Adventure 18.3%, Comedy 9%, Puzzle 3.7%, Funny 2.7%

My new adventure takes me from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world!

Why similar: Point & Click 49.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Comedy 9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Classic 5.2% ★

Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood. Unravel the mysteries of the fortress that holds Tommynaut and his blind alien talking dog Beak-Beak captive through exploration and puzzle solving!

Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 24.5%, Puzzle 6.2%, Comedy 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, claymation-style adventure that offers a distinct visual experience while maintaining classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.1%, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 3%, Story Rich 2.4%

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 58.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Comedy 8.7%, Puzzle 4.5%, Funny 2.8%

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: Point & Click 54.8%, Classic 12.8% ★, Adventure 12%, Comedy 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%

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 58.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Classic 11.6% ★, Comedy 5.8%, Puzzle 3.1%

In the world of excessive biotechnologies, an epidemic is ravaging the human race, infecting people's neuronet implants and enslaving them to the mysterious Worm. Who are you: a fighter of the infection, or a hunter of new prey?

Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, Adventure 14%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 5.1%

In order to save the world once again Pete and Vasily Ivanovich will have to get through fire, water and through… some other stuff and then again and again. They will get really close to the worst criminals on Las-Vegas streets, enlist in the commandos and complete several missions for the USA government - to get rid of drug dealer's...

Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Adventure 21.6%, Classic 12.6% ★, Puzzle 7.8%, Comedy 6.4%

Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Classic 21.9% ★, Adventure 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Retro 2.9%

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Comedy 7.7%, Puzzle 4.2%, Story Rich 3.3%

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: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Classic 9.9% ★, Puzzle 7.2%, Comedy 4.9%

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Mystery 13.1%, Classic 7.2% ★, Puzzle 3.7%

Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory!

Why similar: Adventure 23.7%, Comedy 21.7%, Mystery 19.3%, Funny 14.9%, Story Rich 10.8%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 64.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 4.4%, Singleplayer 1%

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Comedy 5%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Story Rich 3.1%

Freshly graduated, you head to Bangkok’s Chinatown to find your uncle—only to lose contact. Seeking a steady job, you’re mistaken for a gang boss and thrown into chaos. Along the way, you meet a sweet cousin, cold widow, mysterious performer, quirky ghost, and even... someone unexpected.

Why similar: Adventure 27.9%, Funny 23%, Story Rich 22.9%, Comedy 16.6%, Casual 4.8%

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Comedy 7.4%, Puzzle 5.6%, Funny 4.5%

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Comedy 5.2%, Classic 4.3% ★, Puzzle 2.9%

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Comedy 8%, Puzzle 5.2%, Funny 3%

A comedic point-and-click adventure where a hungover antique dealer must solve his own robbery in Paris, dragging himself and his friends into a wildly idiotic journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Comedy 8.2%, Puzzle 6.7%

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 54.2%, Adventure 16.6%, Classic 11.8% ★, Comedy 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Why similar: Adventure 63.9%, Story Rich 27.1%, Singleplayer 9.1%

Dive into a wild story of gangsters and criminals where you decide the fate of the peculiar customers of a luxurious nightclub in a never-ending race against the clock.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.3%, Adventure 16.9%, Comedy 8.8%, Funny 6.6%, Story Rich 3.3%

You awaken in a mysterious room and promptly clear items from the desk. The individual behind this watches in surprise on the monitor. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me play my game!" "Escape Escape" is an adventure where you explore, interact, and advance through maps and characters.

Why similar: Adventure 26%, Mystery 23.7%, Comedy 17.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 64.7%, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 6%, Puzzle 2.9%, Story Rich 1.7%