Games Like Submachine: Legacy

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Logic 10.8%, Steampunk 10.6% ★, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same hand-drawn, atmospheric exploration feel with a focus on collecting items to solve environmental puzzles.

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 28%, Hand-drawn 25.3%, Puzzle 10.7%, Mystery 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly surreal, hand-drawn world that rewards curiosity and environmental exploration.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Puzzle 21.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Mystery 8.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the cryptic, surreal, and slightly unsettling atmosphere found in the Submachine series.

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 24%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Steampunk 17.3% ★, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure with a distinct hand-drawn aesthetic and clever, interconnected puzzles.

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: Point & Click 23.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Futuristic 12.2%, Logic 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intricate, mechanical puzzle-solving within a mysterious, sci-fi setting.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.2%, Dystopian 13.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Atmospheric 7%, Steampunk 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian, point-and-click adventure that excels at world-building and environmental storytelling.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.2%, Hand-drawn 19%, Exploration 11.2%, Puzzle 11%, Colorful 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly atmospheric, exploration-heavy experience with unique, hand-drawn visuals.

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 30.4%, Puzzle 17.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn puzzle game from Amanita Design that emphasizes atmospheric, logic-based exploration.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26%, Puzzle 24%, Point & Click 16.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Mystery 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features innovative, non-linear puzzle mechanics that require shifting perspectives, much like navigating the Submachine network.

It’s the new game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the desolate, exploration-focused gameplay and puzzle-heavy structure of the Submachine series.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and puzzle-solving with a distinct, colorful art style and mystery-driven gameplay.

Embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic environment, full of interesting characters and engaging puzzle games in this sci-fi point-and-click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, Steampunk 11.9% ★, Dystopian 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that features hand-drawn art and varied puzzle mechanics.

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 61.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 7.1%, Story Rich 6.8%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn adventure that balances character-driven narrative with classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

Phonopolis is a story-driven puzzle adventure set in a hand-painted 3D world made of cardboard. Solve a wide variety of playful puzzles and help Felix end the Leader's oppressive influence in a resonant dystopian city inspired by avant-garde art.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.4%, Dystopian 17.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Logic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that emphasizes artistic expression and story-rich exploration.

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 58%, Adventure 18.6%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 3.5%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-drawn art style and challenging puzzles set in a whimsical yet mysterious world.

Boxville is an adventure puzzle game about speechless cans living in the city of boxes and drawing doodles on cardboards to tell the stories. Made in Ukraine.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Hand-drawn 18%, Logic 12.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-free, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and logic.

Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve...

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Hand-drawn 36.2%, Puzzle 20%, Steampunk 1.8% ★, Logic 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, hand-drawn puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and hidden object discovery.

VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.

Why similar: Dystopian 23.9%, Point & Click 22.1%, Futuristic 9.9%, Old School 9.8%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that captures a gritty, dystopian aesthetic through detailed pixel art.

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 38.3%, Puzzle 18.7%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that explores dark, dystopian themes through a unique lens.

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 61.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 6.8%, Indie 5.6%, Mystery 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, dystopian point-and-click adventure that emphasizes complex narrative and environmental interaction.

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 47.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure with strong narrative depth and atmospheric world-building.

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: Hand-drawn 21.8%, Point & Click 20.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure that uses environmental manipulation to progress through its world.

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: Puzzle 30.6%, Point & Click 28.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Steampunk 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, mechanical puzzle-solving within a dense, atmospheric environment.

Arrog is an enigmatic puzzle adventure game featuring hand-drawn art and set in a bizarre black-and-white world with color accents.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.1%, Hand-drawn 23.2%, Adventure 12%, Indie 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hand-drawn, and highly atmospheric puzzle adventure that explores deep, philosophical themes.

Begin your new job as a servant at the mysterious Vanderboom estate. Solve puzzles, serve the family and uncover their dark alchemical secrets in Servant of the Lake, a new upcoming single-player point-and-click adventure in the Rusty Lake series.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Mystery 13.6%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Philosophical 17.4%, Steampunk 14.9% ★, Logic 10.2%, Mystery 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, isolated world.

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 48%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Steampunk 5.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic, humorous point-and-click adventure set in a sprawling, dystopian junkyard world.

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: Point & Click 26.5%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 8.5%

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 9.7%, Story Rich 3.7%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and absurd point-and-click adventure that offers a unique, offbeat atmosphere.

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%, Mystery 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%, Hand-drawn 0.3%, Puzzle 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling point-and-click mystery that captures the classic feel of the genre with a strong, atmospheric narrative.

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Puzzle 15.3%, Colorful 7.6%, Adventure 6.7%

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.3%, Adventure 14.4%, 2D 7.1%, Puzzle 4.3%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A non-verbal, point-and-click adventure that uses a unique, colorful art style to tell a touching, surreal story.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Exploration 18.6%, Adventure 17.8%, Logic 13.8%, Colorful 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, pixel-art point-and-click game that excels at building tension and mystery.

Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day?

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Exploration 12%, Dystopian 12%, Puzzle 7.3%

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: Point & Click 18.8%, Steampunk 16.4% ★, Puzzle 15.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Exploration 11.5%

Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.5%, Hand-drawn 22.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 11.6%

Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Puzzle 24.3%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Mystery 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.7%

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: Philosophical 45.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Indie 4.6%

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: Point & Click 25.7%, Dystopian 18.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Futuristic 9.8%

It’s the first game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 10%

In the vast desert, you discover a tiny fish sealed inside a small bottle. It seems to want something. Solve the puzzles to collect the items the fish desires.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Philosophical 21.5%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 4.7%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Puzzle 22.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Futuristic 12.8%, Old School 8.1%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Colorful 13.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 7.3%

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Dystopian 22%, Point & Click 20.5%, Philosophical 17.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.3%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Philosophical 14.1%, Dystopian 11.5%, Logic 9.4%

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.7%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Futuristic 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

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: Point & Click 22.8%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Exploration 9%

Gnomdom is a point & click puzzle game where you find little gnomes stuck in various places and help them return to their home.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Hand-drawn 26%, Puzzle 13.6%, Logic 8.9%, Colorful 6.7%

After a big earthquake in the city, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside an abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of inexplicable tremors, revealing ancient secrets and a mystical artifact, before the city is destroyed.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Hand-drawn 21.4%, Puzzle 12.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.

Why similar: Dystopian 25.1%, Steampunk 19.2% ★, Puzzle 9.5%, Point & Click 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%

The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. Now, and uncover the truth hidden in the city...

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Steampunk 20.8% ★, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Mystery 12.2%

Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Futuristic 19.5%, Puzzle 19.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 9.1%

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Point & Click 24.3%, Mystery 16.4%, Futuristic 15.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets

Why similar: Puzzle 41.5%, Adventure 36.9%, Indie 21.6%

You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.4%, Hand-drawn 20%, Puzzle 14.7%, Logic 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Logic 19.3%, Puzzle 18.3%, Mystery 14%, Exploration 11.8%, Colorful 9.9%

Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.8%, Point & Click 23.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 8.4%

An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secrets they left behind.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.4%, Puzzle 14%, Mystery 13.9%, Futuristic 12.9%, Exploration 12.7%