Games Like Tales [PC]

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.1%, Adventure 27.1%, Fantasy 7.8%, Puzzle 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the classic fantasy point-and-click adventure spirit with its humorous writing and intricate puzzle design.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 56.1%, Adventure 28.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a whimsical, hand-drawn art style and challenging puzzles that mirror the charming, family-friendly tone of the seed game.

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 46%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 10.6%, Puzzle 7.5%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure that excels in emotional depth and traditional point-and-click mechanics.

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Point & Click 56.4%, Adventure 22%, Puzzle 17.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modern take on the genre offers a nostalgic, pirate-themed mystery that feels right at home with classic adventure fans.

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Fantasy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that prioritizes exploration and classic inventory puzzles in a cute, fantasy-inspired world.

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 44.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Family Friendly 12%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of wordless storytelling and clever puzzle-solving that shares the same focus on environmental interaction as the seed game.

Tick must prove his worth to pull the legendary Sword of Blergh from the stone if he's going to win the heart of Georgia McGorgeous and save their town from the evil goblin Bloodclot!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.6%, Adventure 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title shares the same pixel-art aesthetic and lighthearted, puzzle-focused gameplay as the seed game.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 46.8%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This whimsical, nature-themed adventure offers a unique, puzzle-heavy experience that is both accessible and visually distinct.

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 14.3%, Puzzle 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, retro-styled adventure that focuses entirely on satisfying, self-contained puzzle rooms.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 51%, Adventure 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Puzzle 7.1%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to the golden age of point-and-click adventures, offering deep, satisfying puzzles and a classic interface.

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 52%, Puzzle 12.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 10.6%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a surreal, atmospheric puzzle-adventure experience that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a beautiful 2D world.

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!!Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Adventure 25%, Indie 14.6%, Fantasy 8%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed adventure that leans into the classic, retro point-and-click style with a focus on exploration.

King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Adventure 29.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Fantasy 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic reimagining delivers a grand fantasy narrative filled with the same sense of wonder and puzzle-solving found in Tales.

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 57%, Adventure 22.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Indie 5%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and fast-paced point-and-click adventure that relies heavily on creative inventory management and character-driven puzzles.

Liz's library is threatened by the unknown. She must go investigate. She's the librarian, after all.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Fantasy 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the library-themed, fantasy-adventure premise and 2D point-and-click gameplay style.

Become the Hero of Brie!

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Point & Click 28%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Fantasy 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly adventure that provides a gentle, fantasy-driven experience suitable for all ages.

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

Why similar: Adventure 31.9%, Indie 22.9%, Puzzle 18.4%, Point & Click 11.9%, Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning hand-drawn adventure that focuses on intricate, logic-based puzzles in a fantasy setting.

Legend of Hand tells the story of a hero on an epic quest to find the mythical Grandmaster Hand, the one man who can restore peace to a troubled world. Inspired by point and click adventure classics, Far-East legends and martial arts beat 'em up games of the 80's and 90's!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 20%, Puzzle 13.7%, Indie 10.5%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An interesting hybrid of RPG and point-and-click adventure that features a unique, hand-drawn pixel aesthetic.

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 98.6%, Adventure 0.6%, Pixel Graphics 0.3%, Indie 0.2%, Puzzle 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling story-driven mystery that uses a classic pixel-art style to create an engaging, character-focused adventure.

Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.4%, Adventure 31.6%, Indie 20.8%, Puzzle 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on exploration and unique, artistic 2D environments.

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Adventure 31.5%, Point & Click 22.1%, Indie 19.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly adventure that emphasizes a cozy atmosphere and simple, intuitive puzzle mechanics.

Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Fantasy 12.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Family Friendly 12%

Why You'll Like It: A return to classic fantasy point-and-click roots, focusing on humor, magic, and traditional inventory puzzles.

Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 15.4%, Family Friendly 10.7%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fairy-tale-inspired aesthetic with a focus on puzzle-solving and atmospheric storytelling.

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 57.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric, post-apocalyptic adventure features excellent pixel art and a strong focus on logic-based puzzle solving.

An epic journey begins! Terry, a brilliant, messy girl, is beginning her greatest adventure, following her master, Albion McMaster, whose goals are quite dark and mysterious. With Heimlich, her mechanical owl and best friend, Terry will travel through amazing worlds and many unpredictable dangers!

Why similar: Point & Click 33.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 13.6%, Fantasy 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click adventure that features a strong narrative and classic 2D puzzle mechanics.

Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption is a humorous fantasy role-playing adventure game by Lori and Corey Cole, creators of the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. As the Rogue Shawn O'Conner, players will make friends, explore a haunted castle, and use their Rogue skills for fun and profit.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.3%, Adventure 19%, Fantasy 14.3%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional adventure game mechanics with light RPG elements in a charming, school-based fantasy setting.

Wealth. Women. Wildly offbeat jokes. Lie, cheat, steal, and embrace your inner rogue. Being bad has never felt so good.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 32.8%, Indie 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style fantasy adventure that captures the retro feel and inventory-based gameplay of 90s-era point-and-click titles.

Hotel Sowls is an eerie mystery adventure. You are a pharmacist who, after a long and grueling journey, finally acquires a rare and enigmatic stone; only to have it stolen overnight at Hotel Sowls. Can you recover the stone and uncover the secrets hidden within this strange and unsettling hotel?

Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Point & Click 30.3%, Indie 23.6%, Puzzle 7.8%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mysterious, puzzle-heavy adventure that uses a distinct art style to create an engaging, self-contained story.

Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.

Why similar: Point & Click 47%, Puzzle 20.8%, Adventure 20%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Tales of Isenberg is a medieval fantasy-style, Hungarian-voiced 2D platformer that blends action and skill. The hero, Alrik, journeys to the frozen castle of Isenberg to face the forces of darkness. Dangerous foes and unexpected twists await you!

Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 27.7%, Fantasy 23.1%, Singleplayer 9%, Indie 3.2%

When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...

Why similar: Point & Click 53%, Adventure 47%

Why You'll Like It: A historical adventure that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration in a classic 2D format.

An Adventure and Escape Room game about an unlucky thief who steals a book that can't keep its mouth shut.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 16.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Family Friendly 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-focused adventure that rewards players for careful observation and logical thinking.

Islands sometimes appear out of the blue in the clouds. The mysterious Pocket Kingdom is one of them. Wander around its districts, solve puzzles and listen to the weird stories told by the locals. Unveiling the place's mysteries depends on it. So does getting out of it.

Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Indie 30.1%, Puzzle 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Foil the plan for world domination!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Adventure 20.7%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Indie 7.4%

Professor Higgins weather experiment has caused the apocalypse! Help him reach his family and find a way to reverse this mistake which has earned him the name Doc Apocalypse...

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Adventure 28.2%, Indie 17.4%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Puzzle 6.9%

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.

Why similar: Adventure 33.5%, Point & Click 28.5%, Indie 20.5%, Fantasy 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 18%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Save the kingdom from curse!

Why similar: Adventure 29.8%, Point & Click 25.3%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Fantasy 10%

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.2%, Historical 23%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Join feeble Al Emmo on a journey into the heart of the Wild-West in search of love, adventure, and gold! A looming, thousand-year-old Aztec curse is bound to keep Al on his toes. Does redemption lie within the haunted depths of the Lost Dutchman's Mine? Find out in this Wild Western adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 30.7%, Indie 15.2%, Puzzle 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: Adventure 84.1%, Singleplayer 15.9%

You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3

Why similar: Point & Click 48.1%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Puzzle 6.3%

Stop a terrible curse!

Why similar: Adventure 32.3%, Point & Click 26.8%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Fantasy 7.7%

A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Adventure 24.7%, Inventory Management 19.3%, Indie 16.8%, Fantasy 9.8%

Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 5.4%, 2D 4.8%

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 51.7%, Adventure 27.3%, Indie 11.5%, Puzzle 6.6%, 2D 2.8%

The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.2%, Adventure 27.1%, 2D 8.7%, Fantasy 4.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Indie 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%

Oknytt is an old school point-and-click adventure game where the player takes the role of a small, seemingly insignificant creature, leading it through a dark world filled with beings and areas inspired by Swedish folklore, in search of a place to belong.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Fantasy 10%, Indie 6.7%

We will step into the shoes of a young druid who will be called upon by her tribe to undertake an important mission. After some events in her village, she will have to leave behind the safety of the forest and venture into a world full of dangers. The fate of the grove will be in her hands.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Puzzle 8.5%

D'arc is a sixteen-year-old Mage to be. A sinister plot threatens his initiation and risks plunging the land of Iginor into conflict and chaos. Choose from four classes and train in the Elemental arts. Master a unique range of spells to solve puzzles, battle monsters, and confront the ultimate evil.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.1%, Adventure 28.9%, Indie 15.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

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 57.1%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 3.9%, Puzzle 3.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Alicia Quatermain sets out on a long and dangerous journey to find out why her father had disappeared under mysterious circumstances

Why similar: Indie 38.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Family Friendly 19.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

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 48.5%, Adventure 26.1%, Puzzle 10%, Fantasy 5.9%, 2D 3.6%

Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Adventure 32.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Fantasy 6.8%

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Adventure 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Puzzle 11%, Indie 8.7%

A desperate man needs to find the right antique to impress a rich relative, but his choice will have dreadful consequences. The Shopkeeper is a point-and-click narrative game set in a space between the Twilight Zone, classic Lucasarts adventures, and Antiques Roadshow.

Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Point & Click 34.9%, Indie 25.9%

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 50.7%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 8.2%, Fantasy 6.4%, Puzzle 5.2%

Join Griffri, the wizard, on a quest to not only rebuild his village, but to put an end to the treacherous reign of evil that threatens the realm.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Indie 16.8%, Adventure 16%, Family Friendly 15%, Fantasy 12.5%

Santa has been kidnapped and Holidays are at stake. Watch Over Christmas is a unique Christmassy game that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy, Cisco, who is called upon to save everyone’s most beloved holiday. Believe in the Magic and save Santa!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Fantasy 12.2%, Puzzle 11.6%