- #1 UNIVERSAL WEIRDNESS
97% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows
A 2D hand-drawn puzzle adventure that spans multiple dimensions and universes. Encounter a diverse cast of characters and unravel mind-bending mysteries as you embark on unique adventures across different worlds.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 28.8%, Casual 23.6%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 13.6%, Indie 6.5%
- #2 Lost in Art: a Miniature Realm
96% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: Archaic Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore the miniature universe filled with Eastern mythology, forgotten folk tales and surprising historical events in this puzzle adventure game. Step into real artworks, reveal mysteries by solving unique puzzles, and be the hero of the miniature folk.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.5%, Fantasy 12.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Casual 10.6%
- #3 Hold Me Still
96% matchVery Positive82% of 60 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 27.8% ★, Casual 18.1%, Drama 15.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #4 Through The Fragmentation
95% matchVery Positive97% of 238 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 43.1%, Adventure 24%, Exploration 14.2%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #5 Mystery of the Malign
94% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 45.5%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #6 Unforeseen Incidents
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,075 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 30.4%, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 15%, Story Rich 13.4%, Casual 12.6%
- #7 Shattered Divinities
91% matchVery Positive95% of 962 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 38.3%, Indie 19.9%, Fantasy 19.2%, 2D 11.4%, Exploration 9.9%
- #8 Mosaic Chronicles
93% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: Error 300
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.
Why similar: Fantasy 25.1%, Puzzle 20.6%, Casual 18.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, Indie 10.5%
- #9 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
92% matchMixed63% of 578 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%, Adventure 28.8%, Puzzle 14.9%, Fantasy 9%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #10 Shadow Alchemist
90% matchVery Positive96% of 101 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 19.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Fantasy 14.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 13%
- #11 栖云异梦
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 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 28%, Fantasy 12.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #12 Chroma Zero
89% matchVery Positive96% of 364 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 29.6%, Adventure 28.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Indie 10%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #13 Tangle Tower
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,826 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 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 14.7%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 11%
- #14 Intruder In Antiquonia
89% matchVery Positive90% of 118 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 31.9%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #15 Crushed In Time
86% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,329 reviews2026
Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
Windows
Embark on an adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on this surprising and elastic point-and-click game. Grab, pull, and release to help them solve a bizarre investigation full of humor and meta-time travel!
Why similar: Investigation 42.2%, Adventure 27.7%, Puzzle 18.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Indie 2.9%
- #16 DAEMON MASQUERADE
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 523 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 43.6%, Hand-drawn 21.2%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.3%, Casual 8.8%
- #17 The Death Game Report
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,217 reviews2026
Dev: shu3
Windows
Identify how every participant in the death game died, and submit your report.
Why similar: Investigation 23.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, Casual 13.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%
- #18 Cat Museum
86% matchVery Positive92% of 914 reviews2022
Dev: 751 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.6 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 38.6%, Puzzle 18.5%, Adventure 16%, Fantasy 11%, Exploration 6.8%
- #19 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
84% matchVery Positive93% of 364 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%, Drama 26.9%, Casual 19.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%
- #20 Tiny Echo
85% matchVery Positive87% of 794 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Casual 13.6%, Fantasy 11%, Puzzle 10%
- #21 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor
83% matchVery Positive81% of 131 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 25.3%, Adventure 25.3%, Casual 24%, Indie 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #22 Where We Went
81% matchVery Positive98% of 59 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 27.7%, Puzzle 21.6%, Casual 14.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Exploration 7.7%
- #23 The Occult Detective
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 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 30.4%, Puzzle 18.1%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #24 Time Machine - Find Objects. Hidden Pictures Game
82% matchVery Positive81% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 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 46.1%, Casual 16.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, 2D 3.8%
- #25 Simulation world
82% 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 26.7%, Adventure 23.5%, Puzzle 21.1%, Story Rich 17.6%, 2D 5.5%
- #26 Oblivion Maiden
79% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Project Ex Libris
Windows · Mac
An exploration adventure set in St. Dorothia Academy, a magical educational institution hidden deep within a forest. A story that begins with an encounter with a girl named Lulunya, and unfolds through mysterious phenomena and dream worlds.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Puzzle 20.6%, Fantasy 14.7%, Exploration 10.2%, 2D 5.1%
- #27 Sudoku Mansion
78% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: Vault Door Studios
Windows
A story-driven Sudoku adventure by puzzle setter Nurator, featured on Cracking the Cryptic. Explore a mysterious mansion of handcrafted Sudoku variants, master increasingly intricate puzzles, and uncover the secret hidden beyond the grid.
Why similar: Puzzle 35%, Casual 25.9%, Exploration 16.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Indie 7.8%
- #28 Island Clicker
80% matchMixed64% of 70 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 30.1%, Fantasy 13.6%, Indie 9%, 2D 5.9%
- #29 Beyond the Wall
79% matchVery Positive91% of 117 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%, Adventure 23%, Casual 14.1%, Puzzle 9.5%, 2D 6.4%
- #30 LumineNight
77% matchVery Positive89% of 596 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 34.7%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%
- #31 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,235 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tetrapod
Windows · Mac
Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.
Why similar: Investigation 43.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 9.6%
- #32 The Mensional
78% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Delil Timurtaş
Windows · Mac
Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 15.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #33 Mind Diver
75% matchVery Positive95% of 383 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 46.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 11%, Exploration 6.6%
- #34 NAIRI: Rising Tide
76% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 30.3%, Puzzle 14.6%, Fantasy 14.2%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 12.6%
- #35 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
77% matchVery Positive91% of 261 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: Adventure 25.4%, Casual 24.9%, Fantasy 18.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #36 Strange Antiquities
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,572 reviews2025
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 8%
- #37 The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
75% matchVery Positive87% of 299 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 57.4%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 3.4%
- #38 Mystic Pillars X Kantara
76% 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 27.1%, Adventure 26.5%, Indie 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #39 Broken Reality 2000
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Dynamic Media TriadPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac
Get ready for a new adventure in the world of NATEM! Explore beautiful worlds, solve puzzles with new tools and meet wonderful people in this journey through a digital universe full of secrets in search of someone special.
Why similar: Adventure 28%, Casual 27.2%, Puzzle 23.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #40 Strange Horticulture
72% matchVery Positive94% of 16,173 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 45.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 8%
- #41 Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching
74% matchMostly Positive72% 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 19.3%, Casual 17.6%, Fantasy 17.2%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Puzzle 14.1%
- #42 Rehtona 幻境双生
73% 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 39.6%, Adventure 39.5%, Indie 20.9%
- #43 Mindcop
70% matchVery Positive94% of 482 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 30.5%, Hand-drawn 25.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Casual 9.2%
- #44 Skaramazuzu
71% matchVery Positive93% of 70 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 35.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Casual 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #45 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 648 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 38.1%, Fantasy 26.3%, Story Rich 24.5%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #46 Stardiver
73% matchMixed51% of 63 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 48.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Exploration 8.4%, Indie 8.2%
- #47 Creaks
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,195 reviews2020
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 17.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #48 Riven
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,889 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: Investigation 31.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Casual 10%
- #49 Deep in the Woods
71% matchVery Positive79% of 87 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 19.9%, Clicker 17.4% ★, Drama 12.6%, Fantasy 11.8%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #50 Machinika: Museum
69% matchVery Positive93% of 6,319 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: Investigation 43.2%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 8.6%, Indie 6.9%
- #51 Mosaic of the Strange
68% matchVery Positive93% of 245 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 32.9%, Puzzle 23.7%, Adventure 23.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, 2D 6.9%
- #52 Pawsome Cats in Kittynawa
69% matchVery Positive99% of 104 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 34.5%, Puzzle 16.8%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #53 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 5,705 reviews2025
Dev: Aluba Van+Pub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.
Why similar: Investigation 55.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Casual 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.5%
- #54 Quern - Undying Thoughts
69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,096 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: Investigation 41.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Puzzle 15.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #55 Cloud Cats` Land
68% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gryphon`s Nest
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%, Adventure 18%, Puzzle 15.4%, Casual 13.7%, Exploration 10.7%
- #56 and yet, we dream
67% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: arda bolat
Windows · Mac · Linux
a psychological visual novel where you investigate the souls of the dead. spend time with them, analyze their past, file reports to decide their eternal fate.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 40.9%, Adventure 21%, Story Rich 15.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Exploration 9.2%
- #57 Connected Clue
67% matchVery Positive87% of 121 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 57.2%, Adventure 19.2%, Puzzle 17%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #58 Strange Telephone
70% matchVery Positive83% of 366 reviews2019
Dev: HZ3 SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 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 25.1%, Casual 22.9%, Fantasy 13.1%, Indie 12.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #59 URLate
66% matchVery Positive94% of 123 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 22.3%, Casual 19.9%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Story Rich 9.8%, Indie 9.5%
- #60 Night Reverie
66% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 20%, Casual 16.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%