Games Like The Children of Clay

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 21%, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Horror 16.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the archeological investigation and folk-horror atmosphere found in the seed game.

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.1%, Point & Click 15.3%, Horror 14.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Dark 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven experience that leans heavily into the Lovecraftian themes present in the seed game.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.8%, Detective 15.4%, Horror 15%, Point & Click 14.7%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective-style investigation game that focuses on uncovering dark, occult secrets.

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 72.9%, Point & Click 17.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful point-and-click adaptation of Lovecraftian lore with a distinct pixel-art style.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 48.2%, Adventure 30.1%, Atmospheric 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D atmospheric horror that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to deliver a chilling Lovecraftian narrative.

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Horror 26.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Cinematic 10.5%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric horror game captures a similar sense of isolation and dread through its detailed, dark, and atmospheric environments.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 37.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detective and puzzle-solving aspects of uncovering ancient mysteries through observation.

Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.7%, Point & Click 14.9%, Horror 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes mystery and atmospheric storytelling in a Lovecraftian setting.

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.1%, Horror 14.1%, Point & Click 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Dark 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich horror game that captures the eerie, unsettling tone of the seed game.

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.5%, Detective 21.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click adventure that immerses players in a dark, supernatural mystery.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 52.9%, Puzzle 12%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Horror 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional investigation game where you piece together the dark fate of a crew, echoing the archeological discovery theme.

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 49.7%, Horror 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Dark 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-burn, atmospheric walking simulator that leans into the cosmic horror of Lovecraftian lore.

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.7%, Detective 21.5%, Point & Click 17.7%, Horror 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and Lovecraftian mystery.

A journey through ancient mysteries and forces described by the original short story "The Picture in the House" written by H.P Lovecraft.

Why similar: Horror 32%, Lovecraftian 30%, Puzzle 11.4%, First-Person 11%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy horror game that focuses on uncovering hidden objects and dark secrets.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.1%, Point & Click 17.3%, Horror 13.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Dark 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated point-and-click adventure that explores the lighter and darker sides of Lovecraftian mythos.

Immersed into dark and unexplored ancient woods in a search of the almost forgotten "Legend of the Ancients". But not everything goes as planned as the place keeps a never revealed horrifying secret. Hidden is a first person horror point n' click adventure game, with focus on story, puzzles and exploration.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.1%, Point & Click 26.4%, Horror 24.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Dark 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the archeological and point-and-click investigation themes of the seed game.

You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 64%, Point & Click 18.6%, Horror 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that defines the genre of Lovecraftian investigation.

The Sixth Sorrow is a short, narrative-driven horror game where your choices impact the story. To what lengths can a mother's love drive her?

Why similar: Horror 35%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Dark 11.4%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses atmosphere and choice to drive its narrative.

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Point & Click 18.3%, Dark 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%, First-Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play psychological horror game that focuses on environmental storytelling.

The House of E. is a story-driven puzzle game with horror elements and a creepy atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 23.2%, Supernatural 13.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Dark 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game that relies on atmospheric exploration to build tension.

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46%, Horror 18.3%, Point & Click 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Dark 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive narrative experience that brings Lovecraft's prose to life with a focus on atmosphere.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.3%, Horror 22%, Point & Click 16.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Mystery 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 1-bit, retro-styled horror game that emphasizes investigation and cosmic dread.

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Lovecraftian 27.8%, First-Person 9.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based puzzles and a deep, unsettling narrative that aligns with the seed game's horror focus.

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.2%, Detective 21.8%, Horror 11.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that blends exploration with dark, Lovecraftian themes.

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that uses atmospheric lighting and platforming to create a sense of dread.

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.4%, Detective 18.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Dark 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that explores occult themes and Lovecraftian lore.

Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Atmospheric 13%, Demons 13%, Dark 9.5%, First-Person 7.6%

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface..

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.2%, Horror 23.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving in a dark, mysterious setting.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.4%, Horror 17.3%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 5.7%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that deals with the aftermath of an expedition into forbidden knowledge.

Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

Why similar: Puzzle 68.9%, 2D 28.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused thriller that incorporates Lovecraftian elements into its story-rich gameplay.

A short, free, horror adventure game set in our days, inspired by Lovecraft novel: The Colour Out of Space.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, Detective 21.9%, Horror 18.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Adventure 8.7%

Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.2%, Horror 13.4%, Demons 11.3%, Supernatural 8.9%, Dark 7.3%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.6%, Detective 27.5%, Horror 14.6%, Cinematic 9.2%, Dark 8.1%

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Horror 44.9%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Dark 12.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack.

Why similar: Horror 36.3%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Dark 15.6%, First-Person 10.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Like Clay is a story driven adventure game with horror elements. Find out what happened to a friend of yours by reading messages and listening to audio files. Search for hidden doors and items, solve light puzzles and survive deadly foes and lethal traps.

Why similar: Horror 70.7%, Adventure 29.3%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 21%, Puzzle 12.3%, Horror 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Shadow of Pharos is a short first-person horror game.

Why similar: Horror 46%, Atmospheric 23.4%, Mystery 15.9%, First-Person 9.4%, Adventure 4.4%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 58.9%, Adventure 22.5%, Horror 18.6%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.1%, Horror 14.6%, Point & Click 13%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Puzzle 7.2%

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Lovecraftian 21.3%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Horror 38.8%, Simulation 32.4%, Dark 23.9%, Mystery 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.

Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Horror 22.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Mystery 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.7%, Horror 30.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%, 2D 6.9%

You're hired to dig up graves at a local church, looting valuables while demonic activity escalates. You must find and return all the burnt bones to stop the demonic activity. Each night you will dig for valuables to find bones, fend off growing corruption, and survive to solve the mystery.

Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Demons 24.9%, Dark 14.2%, First-Person 11.9%, Mystery 11.3%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.1%, Detective 21.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Dark 6.9%, Puzzle 6.8%

Wood and Flesh: A Candleforth Short Story is a point & click puzzle adventure with hand-drawn 2D graphics and a cozy horror setting that tells a short story set in the Tales from Candleforth universe.

Why similar: Horror 26.6%, Point & Click 25.7%, Puzzle 15.8%, Mystery 11.6%, First-Person 6.3%

Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Point & Click 15.3%, Supernatural 14.7%, Dark 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 37%, Point & Click 25.1%, Horror 20.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Dark 5.1%

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Horror 23.2%, Puzzle 15.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 8.4%

This occult item will guide you through a bizarre in-between world and help you to confront past demons as well as piece together former memories that may lead to closure. Seek a better understanding of who you were, who you’ve loved and how much you’ve lost in this 3rd person horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Dark 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.7%, First-Person 13.9%, Adventure 11.3%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Horror 14.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, 2D 8.1%

Mummy Sandbox is a first person digging simulator meets point & click adventure. Traverse forgotten sandboxes and dig up corpses to learn their secrets!

Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Puzzle 19.3%, Point & Click 18.8%, Adventure 13.1%, First-Person 11.4%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Horror 32.2%, Supernatural 20.1%, Atmospheric 18%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 9%

The Horror at Highrook is an occult card crafting narrative RPG. Explore a haunted mansion with your team of investigators, summon dark entities, craft powerful protections, uncover the fate of the missing family, and choose your own path through the darkness.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52%, Horror 21.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Simulation 5.8%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Horror 19.6%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Puzzle 12%, Dark 11.3%

Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain

Why similar: Mystery 33.2%, Puzzle 24.6%, Adventure 19.2%, Horror 17.6%, Story Rich 3.9%

NiGHT SIGNAL is a short first-person horror experience that sees you breaking in a new television set, only to find that it picks up strange signals after dark. Hand crafted from flesh and clay.

Why similar: Horror 30.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Simulation 16.5%, Mystery 12.4%, First-Person 9.1%

Yeli Orog is a short atmospheric FMV game about an immense archaeological discovery: A bizarre stone tablet written in the Celtiberian language found buried underneath an ancient dolmen in northern Spain.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36%, Horror 18.6%, Point & Click 16%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%