- #1 Syberia: The World Before
97% 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 20.8%, Steampunk 20.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel captures the same emotional depth and artistic vision as the original series while refining the puzzle-solving experience.
- #2 Syberia
96% 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 25.4%, Steampunk 15.8% ★, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational entry in the series that established the atmospheric, puzzle-driven gameplay and the iconic character of Kate Walker.
- #3 Syberia II
96% 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 27.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Steampunk 14.2% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the first game that maintains the series' signature blend of steampunk exploration and narrative-rich adventure.
- #4 The Longest Journey
95% matchVery Positive90% of 2,124 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.2%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Story Rich 16.1%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game featuring a strong female lead navigating complex, atmospheric worlds filled with deep lore and challenging puzzles.
- #5 Dreamfall Chapters
94% matchVery Positive82% of 4,509 reviews2017
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Why similar: Story Rich 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Point & Click 17.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy adventure offers a mature, multi-layered story and meaningful choices that echo the emotional weight of the Syberia series.
- #6 The Dark Eye: Memoria
94% 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 41.1%, Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted point-and-click adventure with a strong focus on storytelling, magic, and intricate puzzle design.
- #7 The Night of the Rabbit
93% 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 45.5%, Adventure 22.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and whimsical adventure that excels in world-building and provides a satisfying, puzzle-filled journey.
- #8 Röki
91% 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: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Puzzle 20.7%, Story Rich 19%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern adventure game that emphasizes exploration, environmental storytelling, and a heartfelt narrative set in a folklore-inspired world.
- #9 Silence
92% matchVery Positive84% of 2,695 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 42.6%, Adventure 23.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Puzzle 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This visually stunning game shares the atmospheric, dreamlike quality and focus on character-driven narrative found in Syberia 3.
- #10 Samorost 3
91% 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 39.1%, Story Rich 18.8%, Puzzle 17.2%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric and visually unique point-and-click game that focuses on non-verbal storytelling and creative puzzle mechanics.
- #11 Gray Matter
90% 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 36.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17%, Story Rich 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure with a strong female protagonist and a focus on supernatural themes and clever puzzle design.
- #12 Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Female Protagonist 22%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure experience that balances mystery, historical intrigue, and logical puzzle-solving in a polished, modern format.
- #13 The Whispered World Special Edition
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,092 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.9%, Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 10%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A melancholic and beautifully illustrated adventure that focuses on emotional storytelling and clever inventory-based puzzles.
- #14 Still Life
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,081 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Puzzle 11%, Mystery 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric detective adventure that features a strong female lead and complex, multi-layered investigation mechanics.
- #15 Secret Files: Tunguska
87% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2009
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.6%, Adventure 22.2%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Puzzle 7.7%, Mystery 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a strong female lead and a globe-trotting mystery filled with puzzles.
- #16 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 7.2%, Mystery 7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven adventure gaming that features deep character development and intricate, research-based puzzles.
- #17 Black Mirror
86% matchMixed49% of 690 reviews2017
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Adventure 33.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Mystery 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, story-rich adventure that excels in creating a moody, immersive atmosphere similar to the more mysterious moments in Syberia.
- #18 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
85% 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 28.3%, Adventure 16.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that focuses on investigation, dialogue, and puzzle-solving with a strong, capable female protagonist.
- #19 Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become a true alchemist!
Why similar: Adventure 18.5%, Point & Click 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Hidden Object 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed adventure that provides a straightforward, puzzle-rich experience with a strong female lead.
- #20 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,143 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Steampunk 23.2% ★, Point & Click 21.2%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed adventure that blends hidden-object elements with classic puzzle-solving in a world reminiscent of Syberia.
- #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 54.1%, Adventure 23.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Escape Room 4% ★
Why You'll Like It: An environmental-themed adventure with a compelling story and a focus on character-driven puzzles and narrative choices.
- #22 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,005 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Hidden Object 20.5%, Puzzle 15%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished hidden-object adventure that features high production values and a focus on mystery and puzzle-solving.
- #23 Eventide: Slavic Fable
82% matchVery Positive93% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Hidden Object 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Puzzle 11%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that draws on folklore and mythology, offering a similar sense of discovery and puzzle-based progression.
- #24 Kathy Rain
81% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 97.7%, Female Protagonist 0.7%, Adventure 0.6%, Story Rich 0.3%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-driven mystery adventure that captures the investigative spirit and character-focused narrative of classic point-and-click titles.
- #25 Syberia - Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 729 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Point & Click 25%, Steampunk 21.6% ★, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #26 Machinarium
80% 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 25.3%, Steampunk 23.6% ★, Puzzle 15.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, wordless adventure game that relies entirely on environmental puzzle-solving and a distinct, charming steampunk aesthetic.
- #27 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
81% matchVery Positive89% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Puzzle 10%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that combines hidden-object mechanics with a serious, story-driven investigation.
- #28 Yesterday Origins
79% 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 43.6%, Adventure 32.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Mystery 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure game with a mature, complex plot and a distinct art style that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #29 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
79% 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 20.4%, Point & Click 18.7%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible adventure game that focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving in a whimsical, story-rich world.
- #30 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
77% 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 36.7%, Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%
- #31 Return to Mysterious Island
78% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Adventure 25%, Puzzle 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure game that emphasizes inventory management and environmental interaction in a remote, atmospheric setting.
- #32 Post Mortem
78% matchMixed57% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Adventure 23.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Mystery 6.6%, Atmospheric 6%
Why You'll Like It: A mature detective adventure that offers a deep, branching narrative and a focus on investigative gameplay mechanics.
- #33 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
75% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #34 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Hidden Object 18.4%, Puzzle 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Adventure 10.6%
- #35 Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends
75% matchVery Positive85% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover a forgotten land in the clouds!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.8%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Adventure 12.3%
- #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 19.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Hidden Object 12%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
- #37 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.1%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 11.4%
- #38 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
73% matchVery Positive87% of 387 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #39 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
73% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Puzzle 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 11%
- #40 Nancy Drew®: Danger by Design
74% matchVery Positive83% of 175 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Go Undercover in Paris and Unravel a Case in Style!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%
- #41 Growbot
70% 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 27.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Puzzle 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #42 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
72% matchVery Positive96% of 393 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Adventure 17.4%, Puzzle 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #43 Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,204 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Story Rich 23.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Third Person 5.2%
- #44 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 40.8%, Adventure 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Story Rich 13.6%
- #45 Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the magic of slavdom!
Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12%
- #46 The House of Da Vinci
69% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Puzzle 18.8%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 9%
- #47 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
68% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 9.3%
- #48 Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive86% of 276 reviews2016
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Master alchemy to heal the kingdom!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Hidden Object 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #49 The Secret Order 4: Beyond Time
71% matchMixed66% of 265 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Escape from a time trap!
Why similar: Adventure 18.4%, Point & Click 18.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Hidden Object 14%, Female Protagonist 11%
- #50 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,245 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Puzzle 18.3%, Story Rich 17.3%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #51 Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor
69% matchVery Positive87% of 213 reviews2018
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
During her new adventure, Pamela Cavendish goes to a misty and mysterious Scotland where a seemingly innocent landscape of moor quickly reveals its dark nature. Spectre from the past and ghostly sounds will force her to follow the amazing legend of the Red Moon.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Puzzle 13.3%, Hidden Object 13.2%
- #52 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
71% matchMixed63% of 568 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: Point & Click 18%, Hidden Object 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle 13.4%
- #53 Monument Valley 3
60% matchVery Positive93% of 1,911 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?
Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Puzzle 21%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #54 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
69% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%
- #55 Brassheart
62% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Hexy Studio
Windows · Mac
Brassheart is an adventure game set in the alternative 1920s, inspired by dieselpunk and the classics of the genre. In this world, you play as Pola, a spunky pilot. She follows the clues that may provide a way to save her father kidnapped by his own invention, a rebellious supermachine, Valkiria.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Steampunk 21.6% ★, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #56 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
67% 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 23.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #57 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
67% matchVery Positive91% of 256 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: Point & Click 21.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #58 Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
66% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hunt monsters in the gothic city!
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #59 FoxTail
66% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 25.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%
