- #1 Hold Me Still
97% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Zeroshade123
Windows
"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.
Why similar: Clicker 27.1% ★, Casual 18.7%, Drama 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #2 Unforeseen Incidents
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hand-drawn 30.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Casual 12.7%
- #3 Through The Fragmentation
96% matchVery Positive97% of 229 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 43.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #4 Mystery of the Malign
95% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 46%, Puzzle 14.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 6.5%
- #5 Shattered Divinities
94% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Indie 20.3%, Fantasy 19.3%, 2D 11.7%, Exploration 10%
- #6 Mosaic Chronicles
94% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: Error 300
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.
Why similar: Fantasy 25.1%, Puzzle 20.3%, Casual 18.7%, Story Rich 13.8%, Indie 10.6%
- #7 Shadow Alchemist
91% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Fantasy 14.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 13%
- #8 栖云异梦
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: 炭焱网络 Tantrum NetworkPub: East2West Games
Windows
《栖云异梦》是一款由叙事驱动的指向点击冒险解谜游戏。在一次午后,主角方哲收到了一个包裹,其中的线索竟指向失踪多年的母亲。循环的梦魇、惊悚的哨音、多年前的来信...方哲为了解开真相踏上了一段奇异的冒险。剧场中的魅影、不为人知的密室、诡异的古村,梦境与现实交错,指引他步步逼近真相......
Why similar: Drama 26.6%, Fantasy 13%, Puzzle 11.5%, Casual 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #9 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
93% matchMixed63% of 571 reviews2014
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!
Why similar: Casual 33.5%, Adventure 28.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #10 DAEMON MASQUERADE
91% matchVery Positive96% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Callum Page
Windows · Mac · Linux
An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.
Why similar: Investigation 44.1%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Casual 8.9%
- #11 Chroma Zero
89% matchVery Positive96% of 330 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, Adventure 28.3%, Exploration 14.3%, Indie 10.2%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #12 Intruder In Antiquonia
90% matchVery Positive90% of 113 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Investigation 32.3%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #13 Tangle Tower
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Investigation 25.8%, Puzzle 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 10.7%
- #14 Cat Museum
87% matchVery Positive92% of 897 reviews2022
Dev: 751 Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 38.7%, Puzzle 18.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Fantasy 11%, Exploration 6.8%
- #15 Tiny Echo
88% matchVery Positive87% of 783 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Casual 13.7%, Fantasy 11%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #16 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
85% matchVery Positive93% of 332 reviews2026
Dev: 戏壤游戏(Xirang Games)
Windows
Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.
Why similar: Investigation 30.9%, Drama 25.4%, Casual 19.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 9.1%
- #17 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor
86% matchVery Positive81% of 111 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: Puzzle 25.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Casual 24.3%, Indie 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #18 Simulation world
86% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: 007berd
Windows
Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.9%, Adventure 23%, Puzzle 21%, Story Rich 17.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #19 Where We Went
83% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Oddcube Games
Windows
Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 15.1%, Story Rich 13.8%, Exploration 7.8%
- #20 Time Machine - Find Objects. Hidden Pictures Game
84% matchVery Positive81% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An exciting adventure through space and time awaits for you in the newest hidden object game! Immerse yourself into a real investigation, full of intrigue and mysterious temporal anomalies!
Why similar: Investigation 46.5%, Casual 16.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, 2D 3.9%
- #21 Island Clicker
84% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Island Clicker: Embark on a thrilling adventure! Collect resources, upgrade tools, and tame loyal companions. Uncover hidden secrets, explore mysterious bunkers, and battle fierce enemies. Every click reveals new challenges. Are you ready to discover what this island hides?
Why similar: Casual 35.4%, Hand-drawn 30%, Fantasy 13.5%, Indie 9.1%, 2D 6.1%
- #22 The Occult Detective
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 326 reviews2025
Dev: Battlecry Studio
Windows
A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.
Why similar: Drama 29%, Puzzle 18.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #23 Beyond the Wall
82% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.1%, Adventure 22.4%, Casual 14.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, 2D 6.6%
- #24 Mind Diver
79% matchVery Positive96% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Investigation 47.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #25 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
81% matchVery Positive91% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Casual 25.2%, Adventure 24.8%, Fantasy 18.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #26 The Mensional
81% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Delil Timurtaş
Windows · Mac
Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.9%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 16%, Exploration 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #27 Strange Antiquities
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,034 reviews2025
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Why similar: Investigation 45.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 8%
- #28 Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 191 reviews2024
Dev: Shaman Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms!
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Casual 17.6%, Fantasy 17.1%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Puzzle 13.9%
- #29 LumineNight
78% matchVery Positive89% of 510 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.
Why similar: Investigation 35.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Exploration 9.6%
- #30 Mystic Pillars X Kantara
80% matchVery Positive85% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Holy Cow Productions
Windows
Mystic Pillars is an original blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India, providing you with a unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Casual 27.4%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 13.4%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #31 The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
78% matchVery Positive87% of 288 reviews2021
Dev: Trinitite Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.
Why similar: Investigation 57.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 14.5%, 2D 3.5%, Indie 3.5%
- #32 Quern - Undying Thoughts
77% matchVery Positive91% of 3,956 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 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 42.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #33 Strange Horticulture
75% matchVery Positive95% of 15,409 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Investigation 45.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 8%
- #34 Rehtona 幻境双生
76% matchVery Positive96% of 138 reviews2019
Dev: Dot 4 JoyPub: Joyient
Windows · Mac
Dive into the ethereal world of REHTONA – a single-player puzzle-platformer that features parallel universes and a mysterious branching storyline with alternate endings.
Why similar: Casual 40.2%, Adventure 38.6%, Indie 21.2%
- #35 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 38%, Fantasy 26.2%, Story Rich 24.4%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #36 Deep in the Woods
75% matchVery Positive80% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
The Deep Forest tells a classical tale of searching for family. Players will experience the changing seasons throughout the game and explore enchanting scenes depicting each season.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.3%, Clicker 16.8% ★, Fantasy 12%, Drama 11.9%, Casual 10.3%
- #37 Creaks
73% matchVery Positive95% of 5,830 reviews2020
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 36.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #38 Mindcop
73% matchVery Positive94% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Andre GareisPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.
Why similar: Investigation 30.9%, Hand-drawn 25.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 10%, Casual 9.2%
- #39 Stardiver
76% matchMixed51% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Green Planet Games
Windows
You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.
Why similar: Investigation 48.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Indie 8.3%
- #40 Machinika: Museum
72% matchVery Positive93% of 6,181 reviews2021
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Investigation 43.7%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Indie 7%
- #41 Skaramazuzu
73% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Bleeding Moon StudioPub: Iphigames
Windows
Enter the mysterious world of Skaramazuzu, and get ready to be tested. Meet strange beings and whimsical personalities, face challenges, and solve riddles in a hand-drawn, black and white 2D world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Casual 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #42 Mosaic of the Strange
71% matchVery Positive96% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring ENORMOUS interlocking puzzles. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 144 real-world paranormal case files.
Why similar: Casual 33.3%, Puzzle 23.5%, Adventure 23%, Story Rich 10.9%, 2D 7.1%
- #43 Riven
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,758 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 32.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 15.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Casual 10%
- #44 Pawsome Cats in Kittynawa
72% matchVery Positive99% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Gemcraft Games
Windows
Discover "Kittynawa", where hidden kitties, quests, and puzzles await in a highly interactive, hand-drawn world. Choose your path, interact with everything, and uncover secrets in this enchanting adventure. Your curiosity is the key!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 41.2%, Casual 34.6%, Puzzle 16.6%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 2%
- #45 Strange Telephone
74% matchVery Positive83% of 363 reviews2019
Dev: HZ3 SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.
Why similar: Adventure 24.4%, Casual 23.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Indie 12.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #46 Connected Clue
71% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Investigation 57.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 16.8%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #47 Cloud Cats` Land
71% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: PurrMurrMeow Games
Windows
Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾
Why similar: Investigation 37.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Puzzle 15.2%, Casual 13.8%, Exploration 10.7%
- #48 URLate
70% matchVery Positive94% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: NoSepoGames
Windows
URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.
Why similar: Adventure 21.8%, Casual 20.2%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Indie 9.6%
- #49 Night Reverie
69% matchVery Positive97% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.8%, Casual 16.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%
- #50 Steampunk Jigsaw Puzzles
69% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Dive into a world of Victorian elegance and mechanical marvels. Discover steam-powered wonders while testing the limits of your puzzle-solving skills.
Why similar: Casual 43.4%, Puzzle 31.7%, 2D 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #51 The Devilry Reservation
69% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: GentFish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths
Why similar: Adventure 21.4%, Story Rich 19.9%, Puzzle 19.4%, Casual 16.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #52 Detective Worden
67% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.
Why similar: Casual 56.1%, Puzzle 33.6%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #53 Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms
70% matchVery Positive84% of 245 reviews2018
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reconcile the twin kingdoms! As Gillian, explore two worlds and use the Magic Scrolls to discover the truth about a forgotten royal lineage.
Why similar: Casual 30.4%, Adventure 28.5%, Fantasy 21.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, 2D 4.8%
- #54 CLeM
67% matchVery Positive92% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Investigation 36.1%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #55 Detective Grimoire
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 reviews2014
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Investigation 41.9%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 12.1%, Exploration 11%, Adventure 9.6%
- #56 Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times
65% matchVery Positive97% of 207 reviews2026
Dev: SlugGlovePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Linux
Create unique spells by combining magical runes to solve puzzles your way. Transform objects, manipulate time, and discover the mysteries of a world where everyone has vanished, leaving only 12 people behind. Every puzzle has multiple solutions - if you can imagine it, you can probably do it.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.3%, Fantasy 15.3%, Casual 13.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 13.1%
- #57 Follow the meaning
64% matchVery Positive94% of 998 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Investigation 25.7%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Adventure 17.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #58 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
65% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Adventure 18.2%, Fantasy 17.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Indie 8.7%
- #59 Machinika: Atlas
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 568 reviews2024
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!
Why similar: Investigation 40.5%, Casual 19.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #60 Woven
68% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Casual 26.6%, Adventure 26.4%, Story Rich 16.1%, Indie 11.8%, Exploration 6.1%