- #1 Syberia
97% matchVery Positive88% of 6,763 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 25.9%, Steampunk 18.7% ★, Adventure 16.5%, Classic 8.7% ★, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: The essential prequel that establishes the journey of Kate Walker and the unique steampunk world.
- #2 Syberia: The World Before
96% matchVery Positive90% of 4,949 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Steampunk 28.2% ★, Point & Click 25%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich entry that expands the lore and emotional depth of the series.
- #3 Syberia 3
96% matchMixed52% of 4,755 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Steampunk 14.2% ★, Puzzle 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative journey of Kate Walker with modern 3D exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #4 The Longest Journey
95% matchVery Positive90% of 2,147 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 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 39.5%, Classic 18.4% ★, Adventure 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game featuring a strong female protagonist and a deeply immersive, multi-layered narrative.
- #5 The Dark Eye: Memoria
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,511 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 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 42.3%, Adventure 23.5%, Classic 13.4% ★, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fantasy adventure with intricate puzzles and a sophisticated, story-driven plot.
- #6 Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,217 reviews2007
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.8 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: Adventure 35.3%, Female Protagonist 29.4%, Story Rich 14.5%, Beautiful 8.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling, atmospheric narrative experience that mirrors the emotional weight found in the Syberia series.
- #7 Still Life
93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 21%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Mystery 7.5%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gripping mystery featuring a female protagonist that shares the investigative tone of the Syberia games.
- #8 Gray Matter
92% matchVery Positive89% of 730 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 42.5%, Adventure 24.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Mystery 4.8%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead and a supernatural mystery that captures the atmospheric tension of classic adventures.
- #9 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,164 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 42.8%, Adventure 19.5%, Classic 17.2% ★, Mystery 7.8%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven mystery with deep character development and challenging puzzles.
- #10 Kathy Rain
90% matchVery Positive92% of 3,967 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 98.2%, Adventure 0.7%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Mystery 0.3%, Puzzle 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: An engaging mystery adventure with a sharp-witted female lead and classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #11 Silence
89% matchVery Positive84% of 2,736 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 50.2%, Adventure 31.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and emotionally resonant adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling.
- #12 A New Beginning - Final Cut
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,134 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 52.5%, Adventure 25%, Classic 7.9% ★, Escape Room 5.4% ★, Puzzle 4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a global mystery and environmental themes that align well with the tone of classic adventure games.
- #13 The Room Two
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,485 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Point & Click 33.3%, Puzzle 23.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Steampunk 9.4% ★, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactile, intricate puzzle-solving aspect that is a core component of the adventure genre.
- #14 The Blackwell Legacy
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,634 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 6.9%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich series focused on investigation and supernatural mystery.
- #15 Primordia
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,409 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 56.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Steampunk 9.6% ★, Story Rich 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic, steampunk-inspired adventure that excels in world-building and environmental storytelling.
- #16 Memento Mori
88% matchMixed66% of 208 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 33.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated mystery adventure that emphasizes investigation and dialogue-based puzzle solving.
- #17 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
85% matchVery Positive92% of 1,152 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Why similar: Steampunk 34.8% ★, Point & Click 27.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed adventure that perfectly mirrors the aesthetic and mechanical style of the Syberia series.
- #18 Technobabylon
84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,621 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 56.4%, Adventure 23.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Mystery 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rich, atmospheric sci-fi adventure with complex puzzles and a deep, multi-character narrative.
- #19 Syberia - Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 777 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Steampunk 30.6% ★, Point & Click 28.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Adventure 5.9%
- #20 Anna's Quest
84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,529 reviews2015
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she makes her way from the peaks of Glass Mountain to the deepest dungeon.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Puzzle 4.7%, Story Rich 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and well-written point-and-click adventure with a strong female protagonist and fantasy elements.
- #21 Resonance
83% matchVery Positive89% of 575 reviews2012
Dev: XII GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.
Why similar: Point & Click 67.4%, Adventure 28.3%, Mystery 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: An innovative narrative-driven adventure that utilizes unique mechanics to solve a high-stakes mystery.
- #22 Chaos on Deponia
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,080 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.
Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Adventure 22.2%, Steampunk 8.5% ★, Puzzle 7.9%, Escape Room 5.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A humorous point-and-click adventure that provides a lighter, yet mechanically similar, puzzle experience.
- #23 Lost Horizon
82% matchVery Positive91% of 550 reviews2010
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Why similar: Point & Click 60.2%, Adventure 30.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A globetrotting adventure that captures the classic feel of 1940s mystery and puzzle-solving.
- #24 Gemini Rue
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,877 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Why similar: Point & Click 61%, Adventure 23.5%, Story Rich 6.2%, Escape Room 3.3% ★, Atmospheric 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric point-and-click adventure with a compelling noir-inspired story.
- #25 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
79% matchVery Positive91% of 269 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 29.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Steampunk 11.1% ★, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired adventure that features a strong female lead and classic hidden-object puzzle elements.
- #26 Deponia
79% matchVery Positive87% of 13,964 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.9 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 48%, Adventure 19.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Steampunk 7.7% ★, Escape Room 4.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: The start of a classic point-and-click series known for its distinct art style and clever puzzle design.
- #27 Brassheart
71% matchVery Positive98% of 57 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 29.1%, Steampunk 27.9% ★, Adventure 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #28 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
78% matchVery Positive93% of 226 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Classic 14.7% ★, Puzzle 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded mystery adventure that emphasizes detailed investigation and logical puzzle progression.
- #29 Post Mortem
81% matchMixed57% of 440 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 55.7%, Adventure 27.3%, Mystery 8.2%, Puzzle 5.8%, Atmospheric 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-style mystery game that focuses on detective work and deep, branching dialogue.
- #30 Still Life 2
80% matchMixed44% of 568 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.4%, Adventure 24.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Mystery 5.8%, Puzzle 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the mystery thriller that maintains the dark, investigative atmosphere of the original.
- #31 Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy
78% matchVery Positive82% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!
Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Adventure 20.9%, Classic 15.6% ★, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that offers a satisfying blend of exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #32 Dreamfall Chapters
73% matchVery Positive82% of 4,519 reviews2017
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Point & Click 24.3%, Adventure 22.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #33 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
75% matchVery Positive81% of 505 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 34.3%, Adventure 28.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Puzzle 7.8%, Mystery 5.5%
- #34 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: Adventure 30.4%, Point & Click 28.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #35 Memento Mori 2
76% matchMixed68% of 139 reviews2014
Dev: Centauri ProductionPub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.
Why similar: Adventure 42.5%, Point & Click 40.3%, Female Protagonist 17.2%
- #36 Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
75% matchVery Positive91% of 215 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Adventure 22.8%, Classic 16.5% ★, Puzzle 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #37 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
73% matchVery Positive91% of 259 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 32%, Adventure 24%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 7.4%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #38 Nancy Drew®: Danger on Deception Island
74% matchVery Positive92% of 289 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!
Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 21%, Classic 16.3% ★, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Puzzle 9%
- #39 Endless Fables 2: Frozen Path
72% matchVery Positive90% of 257 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pamela Cavendish returns for another adventure! The famous anthropologist ventures into the northern reaches of Europe to rescue a friend who went missing while following the trail of Norse gods. Is this mere coincidence or is there something more behind the legend of Loki and Hodur?
Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Adventure 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Mystery 6.3%
- #40 Blackwell Convergence
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 650 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The third game in the Blackwell series
Why similar: Point & Click 66.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Mystery 3%
- #41 Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice
74% matchVery Positive91% of 206 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Infiltrate a Carnevale of Criminals in Italy!
Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Adventure 22.6%, Classic 16.2% ★, Puzzle 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #42 Blackwell Epiphany
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 998 reviews2014
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The last game in the Blackwell series.
Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Mystery 5%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #43 Call of the Elder Gods
59% matchVery Positive94% of 273 reviews2026
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Why similar: Adventure 21.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Puzzle 20.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Mystery 12.6%
- #44 Growbot
67% matchVery Positive90% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: Wabisabi PlayPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 36.7%, Adventure 29.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #45 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
66% matchVery Positive81% of 474 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 37.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Mystery 8.3%
- #46 Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,406 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.3%, Adventure 20.8%, Classic 7.1% ★, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #47 Bizarre Earthquake
72% matchMixed58% of 505 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 54.2%, Point & Click 26.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Puzzle 7.1%, Mystery 3.8%
- #48 Return to Mysterious Island
71% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 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 45.6%, Adventure 31%, Puzzle 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #49 The Hand of Glory
67% matchVery Positive95% of 208 reviews2020
Dev: Madit Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Mystery 7.9%, Story Rich 7%
- #50 Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 178 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 30.2%, Point & Click 26.6%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #51 The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav
70% matchVery Positive87% of 2,513 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.
Why similar: Point & Click 55%, Adventure 24.9%, Puzzle 7.8%, Story Rich 4.9%, Escape Room 4.5% ★
- #52 Goodbye Deponia
69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,560 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!
Why similar: Point & Click 48.1%, Adventure 24%, Escape Room 7.4% ★, Puzzle 6.7%, Steampunk 4.8% ★
- #53 Black Mirror II
69% matchVery Positive90% of 709 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Point & Click 52.9%, Adventure 31.2%, Puzzle 5.2%, Mystery 4.5%, Story Rich 3.2%
- #54 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,607 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 39.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 5.7%
- #55 Deponia: The Complete Journey
67% matchVery Positive85% of 6,815 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.
Why similar: Adventure 38.3%, Point & Click 35%, Steampunk 7.8% ★, Puzzle 7.3%, Classic 5.4% ★
- #56 Dark Arcana: The Carnival
68% matchVery Positive89% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 7.3%
- #57 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
69% matchVery Positive96% of 399 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Point & Click 30%, Adventure 21.4%, Classic 17.3% ★, Puzzle 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #58 Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,327 reviews2015
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save the feuding kingdoms!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Adventure 19.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Puzzle 10%, Mystery 6.1%