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 28.1% ★, Point & Click 24.9%, Adventure 10.8%, 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 30.1% ★, Point & Click 22.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of surreal atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and poignant storytelling.

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: Cinematic 14%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Emotional 9%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling narrative adventure that mirrors the emotional depth and world-building found in the Syberia series.

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 15.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi adventure features a strong narrative and puzzle-solving elements set within a vibrant, atmospheric world.

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 13.5%, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 12.6%, Cinematic 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click mystery that captures the classic adventure feel with high-quality art and engaging investigation mechanics.

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 14.1%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering a deep, personal mystery in a remote setting.

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 33.5%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 12.7%, Point & Click 8.2%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a sophisticated detective experience that emphasizes investigation and logical deduction, similar to the mystery elements in Syberia.

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 15.3%, Investigation 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping detective story featuring a strong female protagonist and a compelling 1990s-inspired mystery.

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%, Story Rich 16.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Puzzle 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that shares the same sense of wonder and epic, character-driven storytelling as the Syberia franchise.

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 23.3%, Point & Click 23%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a sci-fi setting with detective gameplay and a strong female lead, focusing on choice-based narrative progression.

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 19.8%, Cinematic 16.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and atmospheric mystery game that emphasizes investigation and character-driven storytelling.

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 35.2% ★, Cinematic 16.3%, Emotional 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, story-rich adventure that focuses on emotional stakes and a unique, hand-drawn world.

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 11.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric puzzle-adventure that rewards curiosity and exploration in a mysterious, isolated environment.

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 14.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Realistic 12.1%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic sci-fi adventure featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving in a harsh environment.

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 17.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that blends historical mystery with global exploration and puzzle-solving.

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and story-rich adventure that pushes the boundaries of the genre with its unique tone and philosophical themes.

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 14.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery adventure from the creator of Gabriel Knight that balances puzzle-solving with a deep, character-focused plot.

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 33.4%, Point & Click 30.7%, Mystery 17.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that excels at building suspense and delivering a cinematic, story-rich experience.

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 12.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, it continues the journey of Kate Walker and provides further context to her long-running story.

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 37.3%, Mystery 19.7%, Detective 14.9%, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark detective adventure that masterfully weaves historical mystery with deep, character-driven narrative.

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 18%, Mystery 16%, Puzzle 10.6%, Detective 10.5%, Historical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused adventure game that emphasizes mechanical manipulation and exploration of intricate, historical environments.

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 22.4%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 14.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative exploration game that focuses on discovery and atmosphere, perfect for players who enjoy the slower, more reflective moments 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%, Mystery 18.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Exploration 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of narrative exploration that uses unique gameplay mechanics to tell a deeply moving, multi-generational story.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Mystery 22%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that prioritizes environmental storytelling and mystery-solving over traditional combat.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 30%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark and gritty detective thriller that features dual-timeline storytelling, much like the structure of The World Before.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Mystery 27.9%, Story Rich 24.2%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Adventure 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven exploration game that excels at building an immersive atmosphere and a deeply personal, mystery-filled story.

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 51.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dense, story-rich sci-fi detective adventure that features complex puzzles and a compelling futuristic setting.

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 12.4%, Point & Click 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Investigation 6.3%

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 42.1%, Adventure 22.6%, Mystery 21%, Puzzle 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure game that spans centuries, offering a complex mystery and a distinct, stylized art direction.

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%, Female Protagonist 11%, Historical 10.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Realistic 8.8%

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 25.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Emotional 8.3%

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 49.1%, Adventure 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that delivers a globe-trotting mystery filled with puzzles and narrative intrigue.

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 69.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that features multiple playable characters and a focus on logical puzzle-solving and narrative consequences.

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 21.6%, Historical 17.6%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 19.8%, Cinematic 19.4%, Investigation 13.8%, Emotional 12%, Mystery 9.8%

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 26.4%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Realistic 9.3%

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 14.6%, Cinematic 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Point & Click 9.9%, Historical 9%

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 13.2%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

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 24.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Point & Click 11.7%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 17.5%, Point & Click 14.9%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

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 18.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Point & Click 13.7%, Historical 12.2%, Mystery 8.5%

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Story Rich 12%, Mystery 12%, Historical 11.5%, Choices Matter 11%

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 20.6%, Exploration 17%, Point & Click 14%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

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 28.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Emotional 14.3%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 11.4%

Lost & Found is a standalone, short story game taking place aboard a 1960s transatlantic ship. Play as Sophie Roy in her new job as a stewardess, and help solve a curious series of thefts in this narrative-driven mystery set after the events of This Bed We Made.

Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Cinematic 14.4%, Investigation 11.7%, Emotional 9%, Mystery 7.9%

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 23%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cinematic 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Emotional 8.9%

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 36.2%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 9%, Puzzle 9%

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 13.8%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Historical 11.8%, Mystery 10.4%

Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land full of secrets! Answer the call of exploration as you travel to Amerzone, a forgotten Latin American country, to fulfill the last wishes of a late explorer.

Why similar: Steampunk 30.7% ★, Investigation 14.1%, Point & Click 13.9%, Emotional 9.1%, Realistic 7.6%

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 24.1%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Puzzle 15%, Story Rich 14.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%

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: Mystery 26.1%, Puzzle 23.1%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Story Rich 13%, Linear 10.6%

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Detective 16.2%, Point & Click 13.5%, Investigation 11.8%, Cinematic 10.2%, Mystery 8.7%

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Cinematic 14.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Historical 11.9%

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Point & Click 18.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 11%, Investigation 11%

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 29.8% ★, Point & Click 14.3%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Realistic 7.4%

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Cinematic 17.9%, Investigation 16.5%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 18.7%, Point & Click 14.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

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 45.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Puzzle 14.6%, Female Protagonist 3.8%