Games Like The 39 Steps

12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 49.2% ★, Adventure 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Point & Click 12.7%, Story Rich 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at adapting a classic novel into an interactive, story-driven experience where your choices shape the unfolding drama.

Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!

Why similar: Adventure 43.5%, Point & Click 37.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Casual 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling, narrative-focused adventure that uses a simple point-and-click interface to tell a gripping story about time travel and conspiracy.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 54.6%, Point & Click 32.3%, Story Rich 11%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in interactive storytelling that delivers a gritty, suspenseful mystery in a narrative-heavy format.

The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 58.3% ★, Point & Click 18.7%, Adventure 18%, Horror 2.5%, Story Rich 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic interactive horror experience that focuses heavily on psychological tension and narrative weight.

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: Adventure 64.6%, Story Rich 13.7%, Indie 7.1%, Thriller 4.3%, Horror 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like The 39 Steps, this game focuses on a singular, atmospheric mystery that unfolds through exploration and character-driven dialogue.

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Based On A Novel 73.5% ★, Point & Click 13.1%, Adventure 10%, Story Rich 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Directly based on a classic novel, this game offers a faithful and engaging mystery-solving experience.

Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.7%, Adventure 31%, Narration 24.7%, Thriller 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that mirrors the cinematic and narrative-heavy nature of classic suspense stories.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34%, Adventure 29.7%, Point & Click 23.2%, Story Rich 6.2%, Casual 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that prioritizes a well-written, character-driven mystery over complex puzzle mechanics.

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: Adventure 54.6%, Story Rich 28%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Horror 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply immersive interactive narrative experience that feels like stepping into a living, breathing storybook.

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: Based On A Novel 43.6% ★, Adventure 37.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Story Rich 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a satisfying detective experience that leans into the classic literary mystery tropes found in The 39 Steps.

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: Point & Click 40.7%, Adventure 38.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Casual 8.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the classic 'man-on-the-run' mystery vibe through its engaging detective plot and historical intrigue.

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

Why similar: Adventure 59.3%, Point & Click 30.1%, Casual 5.5%, Story Rich 4.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that emphasizes world-building and a strong, linear narrative journey across atmospheric locations.

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: Adventure 53.4%, Point & Click 37.8%, Story Rich 4.1%, Horror 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hallmark of the genre that balances deep, investigative storytelling with a dark, atmospheric mystery.

Over The Alps is a choices-matter narrative adventure game told through interactive postcards, sent from a secret agent to their handler, in 1930s Switzerland.

Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Indie 8.5%, Thriller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, choice-driven adventure that captures the feeling of a classic spy thriller through a unique interactive format.

The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.

Why similar: Adventure 54.9%, Point & Click 37.3%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure with a distinct art style that focuses on a charming and mysterious story.

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: Adventure 65.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Indie 10%, Casual 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that focuses on uncovering a mysterious, unfolding story through exploration.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.2%, Adventure 36.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Thriller 9.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive drama that emphasizes player choice and cinematic tension, much like a playable thriller novel.

Unravel a mystery: A game you can read, a book you can play.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Interactive Fiction 30.6%, Point & Click 17.7%, Thriller 6.8%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based mystery that blends reading and puzzle-solving to create a unique, interactive literary experience.

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: Adventure 61.3%, Story Rich 12%, Horror 10.7%, Indie 8.1%, Point & Click 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hauntingly beautiful narrative experience that tasks the player with unraveling a dark mystery through environmental storytelling.

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Adventure 43%, Point & Click 28.9%, Indie 8.7%, Horror 6.5%, Thriller 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A clever subversion of the escape-room genre that focuses on narrative and preparation to survive a looming threat.

Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 64.8% ★, Adventure 23.7%, Point & Click 9%, Story Rich 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery adventure that features strong narrative elements and puzzle-solving in a distinct setting.

Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Adventure 52.4%, Point & Click 15.9%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 10.7%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven adventure that explores dark themes through a point-and-click interface.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Adventure 51.2%, Story Rich 18.9%, Indie 12%, Horror 8.1%, Thriller 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery that relies on naturalistic dialogue and a tense, unfolding narrative to keep the player engaged.

Take active part in a nonlinear, interactive visual novel set against the atmospheric backdrop of the 19th century England.

Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Narration 33.9%, Indie 10.3%, Casual 9.7%, Horror 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that combines detective work with a dark, historical atmosphere.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Adventure 69%, Point & Click 23.9%, Story Rich 4%, Horror 3%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, atmospheric thriller that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets through point-and-click exploration.

Enter the twisted world of Forgotten Hill in a new third dimension

Why similar: Adventure 56.9%, Point & Click 28%, Horror 5.7%, Indie 4.2%, Story Rich 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, horror-tinged adventure that focuses on uncovering the dark secrets of a mysterious location.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Adventure 55.3%, Point & Click 39.1%, Thriller 1.8%, Horror 1.7%, Story Rich 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that weaves together two parallel investigations into a compelling, dark narrative.

Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a dark and mysterious narrative short story. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 59.4%, Narration 13.2%, Indie 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 8%, Casual 4%

1983, Alaska... During the Salmon Run, a deadly figure known as The Grizzly Man terrorizes a group of tourists led by Bob, an amnesiac former Man in Black. Survive the journey or become the catch of the day in this breathtaking pixel-art interactive fiction with heart-pounding pace!

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Interactive Fiction 33.5%, Point & Click 21%, Thriller 5%, Story Rich 3.5%

Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 60.7%, Thriller 14.7%, Casual 14.1%, Story Rich 5.5%, Indie 3.5%

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: Based On A Novel 67.5% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, Thriller 3.3%, Story Rich 2.8%

Some Families Keep Deadly Secrets!

Why similar: Adventure 56.5%, Point & Click 35.1%, Story Rich 5.3%, Casual 3.1%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 45.5%, Adventure 42.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.9%

Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 56.9% ★, Adventure 26.2%, Point & Click 13.1%, Story Rich 2.2%, Casual 1.6%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 98.2%, Interactive Fiction 1.1%, Indie 0.5%, Story Rich 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 59.9% ★, Adventure 23.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Story Rich 2.6%, Casual 1.5%

Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.8%, Adventure 28.9%, Thriller 7.6%, Story Rich 7%, Indie 5.6%

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 37.6% ★, Adventure 36.9%, Point & Click 20.5%, Story Rich 3.1%, Casual 1.9%

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure game, you’ll confront strange phenomena while exploring the dark corners of the Medieval castle, the old scientist’s secret laboratory and finally the troubled waters of Loch Ness.

Why similar: Adventure 68%, Point & Click 19.8%, Casual 12.2%

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Point & Click 23.6%, Indie 9.4%, Horror 8%, Thriller 7.1%

Uncover the dark secrets of Wester Drumlins and confront a new evil in a thrilling found-phone mystery from the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.5%, Adventure 38.7%, Casual 9.8%, Horror 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!

Why similar: Adventure 57.4%, Point & Click 23.8%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Adventure 60.8%, Point & Click 29%, Story Rich 6%, Casual 4.2%

Plunge into Danger to Bring a Mysterious Island’s Secrets to the Surface!

Why similar: Adventure 60.7%, Point & Click 29.5%, Story Rich 5.9%, Casual 3.9%

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Based On A Novel 72.4% ★, Point & Click 12.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.5%, Adventure 35.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Thriller 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Thou shalt not kill!

Why similar: Adventure 75.9%, Point & Click 24.1%

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 55%, Adventure 21.7%, Casual 6%, Story Rich 5.6%, Horror 5.4%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Adventure 23.6%, Point & Click 19.4%, Thriller 9.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36%, Adventure 26.8%, Point & Click 23.2%, Casual 7.1%, Story Rich 3.9%

It’s the new game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Why similar: Adventure 37.8%, Point & Click 25.7%, Narration 21.4%, Indie 7.7%, Story Rich 4.2%

A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany!

Why similar: Based On A Novel 38.5% ★, Adventure 33.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Story Rich 4.5%, Casual 4.2%

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: Based On A Novel 39.1% ★, Adventure 35.1%, Casual 8%, Point & Click 7.7%, Indie 7.4%

Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39%, Point & Click 25.5%, Adventure 21.6%, Casual 7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Every corner of this manor holds secrets. You inherit not just the estate, but scattered letters and an intricately designed puzzle. Eyepieces transcending spacetime plunge you into others' memories. Traverse 16 themed chambers, unravel nested mechanisms, until you unveil the buried past...

Why similar: Adventure 46.9%, Point & Click 31.4%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Award-winning, innovative puzzle-adventure. By communicating through your PC, you must help a kidnapped man escape captivity - in real-time. While you sleep, he is alone. When you return to your PC he has hope. Your encouragement and advice will be the difference between his salvation or despair.

Why similar: Adventure 39.9%, Interactive Fiction 28.2%, Indie 9.9%, Thriller 8.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.

Why similar: Adventure 72.5%, Indie 15.8%, Thriller 6.7%, Story Rich 2.8%, Horror 2.3%

1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. Travel by airship, submarine, mechanical camel, steam-train and more. Race other players and a clock that never stops in TIME Magazine's Game of 2014.

Why similar: Adventure 44.3%, Interactive Fiction 36.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Indie 6.5%, Casual 3.4%