- #1 The Inner World
97% matchVery Positive89% of 1,488 reviews2013
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 57.6%, Adventure 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Story Rich 4.1%, Puzzle 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This charming point-and-click adventure captures the same whimsical tone and puzzle-solving spirit found in Silence.
- #2 Röki
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Story Rich 26.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the emotional depth and exploration of a mysterious, folklore-inspired world through the eyes of a protagonist on a personal quest.
- #3 The Night of the Rabbit
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,344 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 56.8%, Adventure 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Story Rich 5%, Puzzle 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features a similarly magical atmosphere and a heartfelt, story-driven adventure.
- #4 The Dark Eye: Memoria
95% matchVery Positive89% of 2,452 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 28.2%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Another Daedalic masterpiece that balances deep, character-driven storytelling with challenging puzzle mechanics.
- #5 Syberia
94% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 50.6%, Adventure 29.4%, Story Rich 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the genre that mirrors the sense of wonder and long-form narrative journey found in Silence.
- #6 Machinarium
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,289 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Point & Click 52.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Puzzle 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in non-verbal storytelling through beautiful hand-drawn environments and clever, integrated puzzles.
- #7 Fran Bow
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 51.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Puzzle 5%
Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it excels at emotional, story-rich point-and-click gameplay that explores complex themes through a unique lens.
- #8 Deponia
92% matchVery Positive87% of 13,144 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 60.8%, Adventure 23%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Story Rich 5.5%, Puzzle 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment that features the studio's signature humor and intricate puzzle design.
- #9 Broken Age
91% matchVery Positive84% of 8,134 reviews2014
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 58.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Female Protagonist 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, hand-painted aesthetic and a dual-protagonist narrative that echoes the sibling-focused journey of Silence.
- #10 My Brother Rabbit
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,026 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Adventure 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Story Rich 7.2%, Puzzle 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game directly mirrors the theme of a protective sibling bond set within a surreal, puzzle-filled dreamscape.
- #11 Little Misfortune
89% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.1%, Adventure 17%, Story Rich 14%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Female Protagonist 5%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven experience captures a similar sense of melancholic wonder and emotional weight as the protagonist navigates a strange world.
- #12 Whispering Willows
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,862 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hauntingly beautiful adventure that focuses on exploration and a deeply personal, story-rich narrative.
- #13 Tiny Echo
89% matchVery Positive87% of 778 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: Point & Click 53.3%, Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 6.8%, Puzzle 4.4%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, sweet, and visually distinct point-and-click game that emphasizes atmosphere and gentle exploration.
- #14 Botanicula
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,554 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Puzzle 5.1%, Exploration 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and atmospheric exploration game that focuses on discovery and charm rather than traditional dialogue-heavy puzzles.
- #15 Samorost 3
87% matchVery Positive94% of 5,364 reviews2016
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.
Why similar: Point & Click 65%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 4.8%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an immersive, surreal experience that relies on environmental interaction and visual storytelling to guide the player.
- #16 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 51,774 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Adventure 38%, Story Rich 36.8%, Female Protagonist 12%, Exploration 7.4%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: While it incorporates management elements, the core emotional journey and beautiful art style resonate strongly with fans of Silence.
- #17 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Adventure 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Puzzle 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses a unique handmade diorama aesthetic to tell a mysterious, atmospheric story that feels very much like a classic adventure.
- #18 Old Man's Journey
85% matchVery Positive87% of 4,136 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.9%, Adventure 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Puzzle 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant, narrative-driven puzzle game that focuses on life reflection and emotional storytelling through beautiful landscapes.
- #19 Lilly Looking Through
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2013
Dev: Geeta Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
What Lilly sees is about to change her life forever.... Help our heroine through a variety of enchanting environments brimming with magic and wonder, as she seeks to rewrite the past, change the present, and unlock the ultimate mystery. Geeta Games presents an animated point-and-click adventure for all ages: Lilly Looking Through.
Why similar: Point & Click 74%, Adventure 25%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, family-friendly adventure that uses clever environmental puzzles to tell its story without words.
- #20 Unavowed
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 58.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Story Rich 12%, Female Protagonist 2.9%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the point-and-click genre that prioritizes character relationships and meaningful narrative choices.
- #21 A New Beginning - Final Cut
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,096 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 63%, Adventure 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Puzzle 1.4%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic adventure from Daedalic that tackles high-stakes themes with the same narrative care as Silence.
- #22 Gray Matter
83% matchVery Positive89% of 727 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 53.3%, Adventure 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Story Rich 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that balances character development with classic point-and-click puzzle solving.
- #23 Growbot
80% matchVery Positive90% of 202 reviews2021
Dev: Wabisabi PlayPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Adventure 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and creative point-and-click adventure that focuses on solving puzzles within a vibrant, imaginative world.
- #24 The Silent Age
81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,165 reviews2015
Dev: House On Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!
Why similar: Point & Click 57.1%, Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Puzzle 4.9%, Exploration 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a compelling time-travel narrative and a distinct art style that keeps players engaged through its point-and-click mechanics.
- #25 Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,573 reviews2015
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 53.7%, Adventure 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Story Rich 5%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that excels at building a unique world through its narrative and puzzle design.
- #26 Candle
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,172 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 42.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Point & Click 16.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its hand-painted, watercolor-like art style and puzzle-platforming elements offer a unique but familiar aesthetic experience.
- #27 Child of Light
79% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.6%, Adventure 26.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its stunning watercolor art style and emotional, poetic narrative make it a perfect match for those who loved the visual storytelling of Silence.
- #28 The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
78% matchVery Positive91% of 998 reviews2015
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.8%, Adventure 27.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A polished and humorous point-and-click adventure that respects the traditions of the genre while delivering a grand fantasy story.
- #29 A Plague Tale: Innocence
74% matchVery Positive93% of 66,807 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Adventure 34.8%, Story Rich 31%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 2.6%
- #30 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,644 reviews2012
Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 3.5%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark indie title that uses music and atmosphere to create a cohesive, emotional, and memorable journey.
- #31 Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall
78% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2013
Dev: HeR Interactive, Inc.Pub: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!
Why similar: Point & Click 49.2%, Adventure 24%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Puzzle 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strong entry in the detective genre that focuses on deep investigation and story-rich environments.
- #32 Gomo
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,879 reviews2013
Dev: Fishcow StudioPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Adventure 41%, Indie 4.2%, Puzzle 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #33 The Way
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Adventure 74%, Story Rich 11.8%, Indie 7.5%, Puzzle 5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #34 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
75% matchVery Positive92% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Adventure 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #35 Bizarre Earthquake
77% matchMixed58% of 499 reviews2016
Dev: Proximity Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.
Why similar: Adventure 59.7%, Point & Click 32%, Indie 3%, Female Protagonist 2.8%, Puzzle 2.5%
- #36 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
76% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Adventure 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Story Rich 7.1%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #37 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
75% matchVery Positive92% of 285 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Puzzle 3.5%
- #38 Earthshine
72% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Adventure 48.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #39 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
73% matchVery Positive81% of 8,630 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Adventure 32.9%, Story Rich 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Indie 6.1%
- #40 Haunted
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 113 reviews2014
Dev: dtp EntertainmentPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In this comedy of terrors, the fate of the spirit world is in your hands as you embark on a search for your long-lost sibling!
Why similar: Point & Click 55.2%, Adventure 38.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
73% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Adventure 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #42 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 37%, Point & Click 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Story Rich 7%, Puzzle 3.2%
- #43 The Journey Down: Chapter Three
70% matchVery Positive91% of 480 reviews2017
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 44.8%, Adventure 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 2%
- #44 Fire: Ungh’s Quest
71% matchVery Positive85% of 688 reviews2015
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FIRE is an exploration-adventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire!
Why similar: Point & Click 53.2%, Adventure 38.6%, Puzzle 5%, Indie 3.2%
- #45 Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence
59% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Ayose Trujillo & Making EnemiesPub: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
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 62.5%, Adventure 28.6%, Story Rich 7.2%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #46 Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope
73% matchMixed56% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Adventure 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Story Rich 6.2%, Puzzle 3.8%
- #47 Etherborn
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.7%, Adventure 31.8%, Puzzle 8.3%, Female Protagonist 5%, Indie 4.2%
- #48 Ghost on the Shore
66% matchVery Positive84% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Adventure 23%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Story Rich 15.2%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #49 Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 300 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Save the world from darkness!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Story Rich 6.4%, Female Protagonist 3.8%
- #50 Lost in Play
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
- #51 Syberia: The World Before
63% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Story Rich 14.2%, Female Protagonist 6%, Puzzle 4.9%
- #52 Yesterday Origins
69% matchVery Positive83% of 715 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 54.7%, Adventure 41.3%, Puzzle 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #53 Pinstripe
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,607 reviews2017
Dev: Atmos Games, LLCPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.
Why similar: Adventure 43.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Story Rich 17.3%, Puzzle 6.4%, Indie 6.1%
- #54 Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,322 reviews2015
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save the feuding kingdoms!
Why similar: Point & Click 55.8%, Adventure 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Puzzle 3.9%
- #55 Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
70% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!
Why similar: Point & Click 43.3%, Adventure 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 3.9%
- #56 The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
68% matchVery Positive85% of 510 reviews2016
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!
Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Adventure 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #57 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
69% matchVery Positive81% of 503 reviews2015
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Adventure 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #58 The Forest Quartet
61% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2022
Dev: Mads & FriendsPub: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.
Why similar: Story Rich 43.6%, Female Protagonist 19%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #59 Syberia II
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,005 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.5%, Adventure 30.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%