Games Like Syberia: The World Before

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: Steampunk 28.2% ★, Point & Click 24.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the emotional journey of Kate Walker with the same classic point-and-click charm and steampunk aesthetic.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Steampunk 30.2% ★, Point & Click 22.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the series, offering the foundational experience of atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving.

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: Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 12.7%, Point & Click 11.7%, Cinematic 11.4%, Emotional 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply story-rich adventure featuring a strong female protagonist and a complex, multi-layered narrative that spans different worlds.

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: Steampunk 22.5% ★, Cinematic 12%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-adventure that emphasizes environmental storytelling and exploration in a mysterious, isolated setting.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, puzzle-heavy adventure that captures the same sense of wonder and mystery as the Syberia series.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Point & Click 8.2%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detective aspect of the genre, requiring players to piece together clues to solve complex criminal cases.

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 43.3%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the same narrative depth and world-building excellence found in the Syberia series.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Point & Click 22.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story featuring a strong female lead and a focus on investigative dialogue and puzzle-solving.

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: Mystery 60.2%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Adventure 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary artist as Syberia, this game features a similar artistic flair and a deeply personal, mystery-driven plot.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Point & Click 15.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery adventure with a strong female protagonist that excels in atmosphere and narrative pacing.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cinematic 9.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Emotional 9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric point-and-click adventure that leans into mystery and folklore-inspired storytelling.

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: Detective 13.4%, Point & Click 13.3%, Investigation 12.8%, Cinematic 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that balances historical mystery with engaging puzzles and a cinematic feel.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 19.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive investigation game that rewards keen observation and exploration, perfect for those who enjoy the mystery elements of Syberia.

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 19.5%, Detective 17.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that blends historical mystery with a globe-trotting narrative.

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Cinematic 16.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Emotional 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet deep detective story that focuses on character-driven mystery and clever environmental puzzles.

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 20.6%, Steampunk 20% ★, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: While a departure in style, it continues the overarching story of Kate Walker and remains essential for fans of the series.

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 38.3%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery game that combines a unique magical premise with classic point-and-click investigation mechanics.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Detective 20%, Mystery 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective mystery featuring a female protagonist and a dual-timeline narrative structure similar to The World Before.

A thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history! Play as Nancy Drew to uncover the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a sinister web of cyber crime, and sleuth through Prague's mysterious streets entwined with medieval legends and alchemy.

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the long-running series that emphasizes investigation, puzzle-solving, and exploration.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 33%, Point & Click 30.3%, Mystery 18.6%, Adventure 16%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that captures the tension and investigative satisfaction of a high-stakes crime story.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Emotional 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that allows for significant freedom in how you approach and solve mysteries.

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 37.2%, Mystery 19.9%, Detective 15%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary point-and-click adventure that sets the standard for deep, mystery-laden storytelling.

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: Detective 17.7%, Point & Click 14.8%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a small, isolated town.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep dive into investigative mechanics and complex storytelling within a Victorian setting.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Point & Click 19.6%, Emotional 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, story-rich exploration game that uses objects to piece together a life's history, much like the puzzle-heavy narrative of Syberia.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Exploration 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic narrative experience that excels in telling a multi-generational story through exploration and discovery.

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 22.7% ★, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 11.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Investigation 6.4%

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 42.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Mystery 21.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure game that utilizes a dual-timeline narrative to uncover a long-standing mystery.

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 49.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that delivers a gripping mystery and a variety of challenging puzzles in a cinematic style.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.7%, Historical 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Realistic 8.9%

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Cinematic 11.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 9.9%, Historical 9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric mystery that excels in environmental storytelling and emotional weight.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, Cinematic 19.4%, Investigation 14%, Emotional 12%, Mystery 9.9%

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Point & Click 28.9%, Adventure 21.8%, Female Protagonist 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused detective adventure that prioritizes evidence gathering and procedural investigation.

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Steampunk 35.1% ★, Cinematic 16.3%, Emotional 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.3%, Investigation 13.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Point & Click 13.9%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Realistic 7.3%

Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Historical 17.7%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 9.8%

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Story Rich 16.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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: Steampunk 39.2% ★, Point & Click 22.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Mystery 18.2%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 11.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

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: Steampunk 29.7% ★, Point & Click 14.3%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Realistic 7.4%

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Historical 13.1%, Investigation 11.5%, Mystery 8.9%

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: Detective 24.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Point & Click 11.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 17.9%, Mystery 16.1%, Detective 10.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Historical 9.3%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Detective 13.9%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Historical 11.8%, Mystery 10.5%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Emotional 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Choices Matter 9.4%

This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!

Why similar: Cinematic 14.7%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Realistic 12.2%, Story Rich 11.2%

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 15.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.

Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Mystery 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Puzzle 8.7%

Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.

Why similar: Investigation 18.8%, Cinematic 17.6%, Detective 15.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 9%

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Emotional 8.5%

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: Point & Click 43.3%, Adventure 29.1%, Female Protagonist 27.6%

A teenager who has lost her sight and a mysterious cat team up in a surreal fantasy adventure into the unexpected, weaving a tale that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds: Monet, Tesla, Edison and other historical cultural icons.

Why similar: Steampunk 33.5% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Historical 11.2%, Emotional 9.4%, Mystery 8.8%

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.4%, Exploration 17%, Point & Click 14.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Third Person 11.2%

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 28.1%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Emotional 14.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 11.3%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Realistic 9.3%