Games Like Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.6%, Comic Book 11.9%, Comedy 11.8%, Cartoon 7.5%, Funny 7.4%

The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.1%, Comedy 10.2%, Satire 8.7% ★, Cartoon 8.6%, Comic Book 8.6%

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 38.8%, Comedy 16.7%, Funny 14.6%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 8.3%

Sam is a dog in a suit. Max is his naked rabbity partner. Together, they’re the Freelance Police. Jump into the not-quite-right world of Sam & Max via the wonder science of virtual reality, and join the multimedia darlings in their never-ending quest to slap the stupid grin off the face of evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 15.4%, Dog 12.1% ★, Comic Book 11.8%, Cartoon 10.7%, Comedy 10.1%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.9%, Cartoon 21.2%, Comedy 16.8%, Detective 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%

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 48.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Comedy 12.1%, Puzzle 8.3%, Funny 7.1%

While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Comedy 18%, Funny 14.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Cartoon 11%

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 41.4%, Comedy 22.4%, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 7.2%

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Lovecraftian 20.8%, Puzzle 12.8%, Comedy 8.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 32%, Point & Click 21.6%, Comedy 10.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Funny 9.9%

All 3 episodes available now - get the full season!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.5%, Comedy 15.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Detective 12.6%, Funny 6.3%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.5%, Detective 16.7%, Comedy 14.5%, Funny 10%, Lovecraftian 9%

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 23.1%, Comedy 17.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Puzzle 13.8%, Funny 10.7%

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 43.3%, Comedy 26.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Funny 7.3%, Puzzle 7%

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 42.3%, Comedy 22.2%, Adventure 12%, Funny 8.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka realize that someone has stolen the Red banner from the HQ. Although it's not the end of the story yet! Somewhere on the moon, legions of alien invaders prepare to conquer Earth. But could such a little thing really give a scare to the Red Army heroes?

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Comedy 21%, Cartoon 10%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 7.3%

McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Funny 18.1%, Comedy 15.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 8.9%

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.7%, Adventure 17.4%, Detective 6.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Comedy 41.7%, Funny 17.8%, Third Person 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Cartoony 5.9%

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Comedy 27.4%, Funny 16.7%, Cartoony 15.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 9.8%

Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Comic Book 15.7%, Cartoon 15.3%, Comedy 10.3%, Cartoony 9.6%

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 35.4%, Comedy 16.4%, Cartoon 10.3%, Funny 9.5%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 43%, Comedy 25.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 8.4%, Funny 7.5%

In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.3%, Adventure 25.9%, 3D 19%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 6.3%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Comic Book 16.7%, Cartoon 15.6%, Detective 12.1%, Comedy 11.8%

An explosive combination of comic book, mystery and humor! In this Hidden Objects game you will become a superhero (comic-book detective's right-hand man) to solve an unusual fantastic case. Find and defeat the evil Skindiver!

Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Cartoon 13.5%, Comedy 13.3%, Detective 12.5%, Adventure 10.2%

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 46.7%, Comedy 19.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 13%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.2%, Detective 21.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Comedy 11.5%, Adventure 7%

In this final chapter of the Reversion series, you must join the Resistance to defeat the evil Sergio. Buenos Aires is in ruins, but you have a chance to reverse history. Will you have what it takes to save your city before it’s too late?

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Detective 18.3%, Cartoon 14.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Cartoony 10.7%

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Comedy 23.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.3%, Comedy 19.3%, Detective 19%, Puzzle 10.1%, Funny 9.6%

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Comedy 19%, Satire 15.4% ★, Funny 12.7%, Adventure 6.9%

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Detective 22.5%, Comedy 12.2%, Funny 11.3%, Puzzle 10.1%

Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Comedy 14.6%, Cartoony 13%, Funny 12.3%, Puzzle 8.9%

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Detective 20%, Cartoony 9.7%, Puzzle 9.5%, Funny 9.2%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Point & Click 24.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Third Person 10.8%, Adventure 9.4%

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Point & Click 23.8%, Comedy 16.4%, Cartoony 11%, Detective 9.7%, Puzzle 9.1%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Comic Book 14.7%, Comedy 9.8%, Detective 9.2%, Funny 9%

3 Skulls of the Toltecs was one of the last classic point & click adventure release in 1996, now you can play it again in this wonderful remastered version with enhanced graphics up to 4k.

Why similar: Point & Click 68.2%, Adventure 31.8%

Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

Why similar: Comedy 21.5%, Cartoon 17.3%, Funny 15.4%, Satire 13.5% ★, Puzzle 12.7%

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 53.3%, Comedy 20.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 6.9%, Funny 5.4%

A hilariously madcap point-and-click adventure as a determined bellboy tasked with clearing out a bustling hotel in just one wild weekend! Can he manage the chaos and evict all the guests? The clock is ticking!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Comedy 17.8%, Detective 14.7%, Funny 11.5%, Puzzle 10.2%

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 44.6%, Comedy 15.3%, Cartoony 10%, Adventure 9.2%, Funny 9%