Games Like Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed

When Silvia is hunted by the person behind the attempted murder she was assigned to commit, she knows the only option remaining is to face the deadly conspirator openly. In the heart of the local underworld, Silvia will discover a game of power in which everyone is an expendable pawn...

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Indie 9.8%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel that continues the dark, conspiracy-laden narrative of the first act.

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 48.4%, Adventure 18.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title shares the focus on occult mystery and deep, investigative storytelling.

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click thriller that captures a similar dark, atmospheric mystery vibe.

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: Point & Click 48.5%, Mystery 22.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of historical religious conspiracy and classic point-and-click investigation.

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 26.3%, Indie 8.7%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative mystery that relies heavily on classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

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 48%, Mystery 17.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential gothic mystery game that excels at building a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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 48.8%, Adventure 34.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mature, story-rich adventure that explores dark themes and complex mysteries.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.6%, Adventure 22.4%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gritty, mature murder mystery that matches the dark tone of the Vatican series.

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling detective narrative with a dark, suspenseful atmosphere.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.2%, Adventure 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Indie 7.7%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a Lovecraftian, dark mystery that focuses on uncovering unsettling truths.

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 48.6%, Adventure 24%, Mystery 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a supernatural mystery and investigative gameplay that will appeal to fans of the Vatican's story.

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, occult-themed mystery that captures a similar sense of dread.

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 56.8%, Adventure 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that delivers a globe-trotting mystery with a strong narrative focus.

'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 52%, Adventure 21.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that emphasizes narrative and atmospheric investigation.

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, religious-themed mystery that mirrors the unsettling atmosphere found in the Vatican series.

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Story Rich 5.7%, Mystery 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that excels at world-building and grim mystery.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.6%, Adventure 22.7%, Mystery 7.9%, Indie 7.5%, Third Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired detective game offers a similarly grim and atmospheric investigative experience.

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 98.5%, Adventure 0.6%, Mystery 0.5%, Story Rich 0.2%, Indie 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling investigative mystery with a dark, mature narrative at its core.

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: Point & Click 44.1%, Mystery 23.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, it captures a similar sense of mystery and atmospheric discovery.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An urban fantasy adventure that features dark themes and deep, choice-driven storytelling.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Point & Click 49.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic investigation and dark, suspenseful storytelling.

Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 24.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gothic, dark mystery tradition of the series with a focus on atmospheric exploration.

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 8.2%, Mystery 5.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, story-driven mystery that keeps the player engaged with its investigative mechanics.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric point-and-click game that excels at unsettling, surreal storytelling.

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 45.8%, Adventure 24.8%, Mystery 8.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric adventure game that shares the slow-burn, investigative feel of the Vatican series.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Story Rich 20.2%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological adventure that explores mature themes with a unique, haunting aesthetic.

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 63.3%, Adventure 26.2%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic adventure experience centered on a mysterious, conspiracy-driven plot.

Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.

Why similar: Point & Click 60%, Adventure 25.6%, Story Rich 9%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 57.4%, Adventure 19.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Indie 6.2%, Mystery 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mystery that excels at building a complex, dark world through point-and-click gameplay.

Father Giovanni, a devout priest, becomes entangled in mysteries and secrets while overseeing his local church. Explore the dark truths and menacing events behind the serene facade of the parish in the first episode of CURSED ENIGMA: Priest and Prayers

Why similar: Point & Click 63.7%, Adventure 19.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Singleplayer 2%

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.5%, Adventure 18.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric sci-fi mystery that features strong narrative and investigative elements.

Join Sebastian Harrington, an archeology student, on a quest to find his missing professor. Explore ancient temple ruins, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets in the Temple of Shadows.

Why similar: Adventure 32.6%, Mystery 29.1%, Story Rich 21.3%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A police detective returns to his abandoned hometown, where he must confront his past and an unsolved case draped in shadows. Follow Peter Bennet through a first-person, puzzle-solving game with mild horror elements, and explore the mystery and heavy atmosphere of Westwood Shadows.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.4%, Adventure 23.4%, Mystery 23.1%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Indie 7.8%

You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.

Why similar: Adventure 31%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Indie 15.7%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 9.7%

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Mystery 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, narrative-driven adventure experience with a focus on mystery and puzzle-solving.

Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 26.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 4%

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 57.1%, Adventure 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 5.2%, Indie 2.4%

A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Adventure 32.9%, Indie 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 5.8%

Hotel Sowls is a mysterious adventure game with unique and appealing 2D graphics. As an pharmacologist, you managed to get a valuable and mysterious stone after a hard journey and you decided to take a break at the Hotel Sowls. But the next morning, someone in the hotel stole the stone!

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Point & Click 32.6%, Indie 17.4%, Mystery 17.3%

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

Why similar: Mystery 37.4%, Story Rich 26.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 10.3%

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: Adventure 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Indie 13.2%, Third Person 11%

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness

Why similar: Adventure 43%, Mystery 21.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Indie 6.6%

Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Mystery 19.3%, Story Rich 15.6%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 8.1%

Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 12%, Third Person 6.5%

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

Why similar: Point & Click 43.7%, Mystery 25.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 3%

Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Mystery 29.5%, Adventure 24%, Singleplayer 4.5%

3D Point-and-click adventure puzzle game wrapped in cinematic 2D cut-scenes. After a concerning message left on Rob's answer-phone from his panicked-sounding twin, Nick, he rushes to his brother's office to try and find a hidden mask. Not long into the search, things take a very dangerous turn...

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Adventure 27.3%, Mystery 14.8%, Indie 13.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 10.7%, Story Rich 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

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: Adventure 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Indie 12.9%, Third Person 9.3%

As the consultant for a maverick director's new film: "Old Gods Rising," Professor Tom Winston arrives at Ashgate University to find that things are not quite as they seem. Has he become the unwitting star of Kayfer’s latest project? Or, has he stumbled into something far more sinister?

Why similar: Adventure 59.1%, Indie 29.3%, Mystery 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.1%

A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Mystery 34%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 10%, Indie 6.3%

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.2%, Adventure 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Indie 2.3%

The Church in the Darkness is an action/stealth game where you infiltrate a religious cult and the story changes every time you play. It's 1977 and your nephew has moved deep into the South American jungle. Sneak into his commune, find out what's going on, and try to get the best ending you can.

Why similar: Adventure 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Indie 13.6%, Story Rich 13.5%

A dark murder mistery game combined with a visual novel revolving around a disturbing plot. Embark on the frightening adventure of a young priest entangled in a forbidden affair with a beautiful lady who meets a gruesome end. Lust, wrath, murder, despair.

Why similar: Mystery 48.5%, Adventure 40.8%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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: Adventure 55.6%, Mystery 27.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Point & Click 39.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 6.9%

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Mystery 29.4%, Adventure 28.4%, Story Rich 24.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Indie 19.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Mr. Shadow is a 2D graphic adventure game. The player uses a simple point and click interface to solve diverse puzzles. Enter a surreal and dark world inhabited by shadows.

Why similar: Adventure 42.1%, Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Indie 20.7%