Games Like The Dark Eye: Memoria

Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 7.3%, Story Rich 6.5%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel to Memoria, it provides essential context and shares the same rich fantasy setting and mechanics.

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 41.1%, Classic 20.4% ★, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 10%, Fantasy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that mirrors Memoria's epic scope, dual-world narrative, and strong focus on character development.

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 44.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Classic 11.4% ★, Story Rich 4.6%, Puzzle 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Daedalic, this game captures the same whimsical yet melancholic fantasy charm found in Memoria.

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: Point & Click 29.1%, Adventure 22%, Story Rich 20.2%, Fantasy 9.2%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel to The Longest Journey offers a deep, story-rich experience with complex choices and a strong fantasy atmosphere.

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 49%, Adventure 24.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Fantasy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn adventure that shares the emotional depth and puzzle-centric gameplay of Daedalic's best works.

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 55.7%, Adventure 28.2%, Story Rich 10%, Puzzle 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the narrative of The Whispered World with stunning visuals and a focus on emotional, story-driven exploration.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Adventure 21.6%, Classic 15% ★, Puzzle 9.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential adventure game that shares the slow-burn, atmospheric storytelling and classic puzzle mechanics of Memoria.

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 49.5%, Adventure 21.4%, Classic 8.2% ★, Puzzle 7.3%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-rich adventure set in a unique fantasy world that feels both distinct and familiar to fans of the genre.

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 67.8%, Adventure 23.3%, Retro 5.1%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique multi-protagonist system that requires switching between characters to solve puzzles, much like Memoria.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 56%, Adventure 19.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, its exceptional writing and character-driven narrative will appeal to fans of Memoria's storytelling.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 51.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Classic 9.1% ★, Fantasy 4.3%, Puzzle 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed point-and-click adventure that balances humor with a well-crafted, immersive world.

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 54.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cornerstone of the point-and-click genre that offers the same satisfying logic puzzles and mystery-solving experience.

With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she makes her way from the peaks of Glass Mountain to the deepest dungeon.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.1%, Adventure 21.8%, Fantasy 5.7%, Puzzle 4.9%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, fairy-tale inspired adventure that matches Memoria's fantasy tone and puzzle-solving structure.

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 61.9%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 3.3%, Retro 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-heavy adventure that excels at world-building through its environment and narrative depth.

1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...

Why similar: Point & Click 57.1%, Adventure 23.7%, 1990's 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%, Retro 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that features a grand, globe-trotting narrative and challenging puzzles.

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 47%, Classic 20.2% ★, Adventure 17.5%, Story Rich 6.1%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy-mystery adventure that prioritizes a deep, mature narrative and intricate puzzle design.

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Adventure 18.1%, Classic 8.1% ★, Puzzle 5.1%, 1990's 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, story-driven adventure from Daedalic that features the same high-quality 2D art style.

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Classic 8.9% ★, Puzzle 4%, 1990's 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that deals with time-spanning themes similar to the dual-timeline structure of Memoria.

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 54%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 5.7%, Classic 4.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic Daedalic adventure series that provides a wealth of inventory-based puzzles and a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic.

TSIOQUE (pronounced: "chiock") is a dark but playful Point & Click adventure, hand-animated in meticulous, frame-by-frame 2D. Escape the clutches of an Evil Wizard and discover the secrets hidden within the spellbound castle of your ancestors.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn 2D adventure that focuses on clever puzzle-solving and a compelling, dark fantasy narrative.

With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.

Why similar: Point & Click 54%, Adventure 21.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Classic 4.6% ★, Story Rich 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the humorous and puzzle-heavy journey of the original with even more complex scenarios.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Story Rich 15%, Puzzle 14.5%, Female Protagonist 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the series that utilizes a dual-timeline narrative structure very similar to Memoria.

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!

Why similar: Point & Click 54.6%, Adventure 22.6%, Puzzle 7.3%, Classic 5% ★, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the trilogy offers satisfying puzzle resolutions and a deep, story-rich finale.

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Why similar: Point & Click 58.5%, Adventure 29.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, 2D 2.6%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that focuses on a mature, gripping story and classic point-and-click mechanics.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.5%, Adventure 17.6%, Classic 8.5% ★, Story Rich 6.8%, Puzzle 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a gripping, story-driven experience with the classic point-and-click mechanics that fans of Memoria will appreciate.

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 61.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Female Protagonist 2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded story-rich adventure that excels in world-building and complex, multi-layered character arcs.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 11.4%, Fantasy 3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, story-rich adventure that explores dark themes through a unique, hand-drawn perspective.

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: Point & Click 42.7%, Adventure 23.3%, Classic 13.2% ★, Puzzle 9.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the journey of the original with refined puzzles and a focus on character-driven narrative progression.

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 46.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Retro 11.4%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy adventure that emphasizes character interaction and puzzle-solving in a rich, magical school setting.

Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Adventure 24.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Classic 7.5% ★, Puzzle 6.7%

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: Point & Click 49.3%, Adventure 38.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery adventure that shares the gothic, fantasy-adjacent tone of the Dark Eye series.

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 41.1%, Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 3.3%

The award-winning debut adventure game from the creators of Deponia and The Whispered World now on Steam. Accompany young Edna and her talking stuffed bunny Harvey on a whacky attempt to escape from her padded cell. Experience a bizarre journey all across the insane asylum and far beyond its brick walls.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Puzzle 4%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Female Protagonist 2.6%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Story Rich 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Save the feuding kingdoms!

Why similar: Point & Click 52.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Puzzle 11.7%, Fantasy 4.9%, Female Protagonist 3.8%

What Lilly sees is about to change her life forever.... Help our heroine through a variety of enchanting environments brimming with magic and wonder, as she seeks to rewrite the past, change the present, and unlock the ultimate mystery. Geeta Games presents an animated point-and-click adventure for all ages: Lilly Looking Through.

Why similar: Point & Click 76%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 1.1%

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: Point & Click 37.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Puzzle 12%, Retro 6.4%

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Adventure 25.3%, Puzzle 11.5%, Hand-drawn 6%, Story Rich 4.1%

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 41.1%, Adventure 25.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Fantasy 6%

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 21.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 8%, Classic 3.7% ★

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.3%, Adventure 19%, Puzzle 15.6%, Retro 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Point & Click 40%, Adventure 35.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Classic 6.6% ★, Story Rich 3.9%

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 47.7%, Adventure 43.2%, Indie 5%, Female Protagonist 4.2%

Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Fantasy 6.7%

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 25.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 9%, 2D 3.8%

Save Persia from mysterious plague!

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Adventure 22.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 7.3%, Fantasy 7.2%

Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 5%, Fantasy 4.8%

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 32.7%, Puzzle 22.7%, Point & Click 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Fantasy 7%

Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!

Why similar: Point & Click 36.3%, Adventure 30.3%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Fantasy 4.8%

Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Puzzle 36.4%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Story Rich 18.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Female Protagonist 4.7%

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: Point & Click 44.9%, Adventure 24%, Story Rich 10.5%, Puzzle 8%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

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 42.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, 1990's 6.6%

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 56.8%, Adventure 26.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Puzzle 3.8%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

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 98.8%, Adventure 0.5%, Story Rich 0.2%, Puzzle 0.1%, Female Protagonist 0.1%

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 52.9%, Adventure 19.1%, Fantasy 8.3%, Retro 7.8%, 2D 6%

Yet Another Hero Story is a medieval point-and-click adventure game set in a fantasy cartoon world. The game brings back fond memories from the golden years of the genre.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.9%, Adventure 24.7%, Puzzle 8.2%, Retro 5.8%, Fantasy 4.8%

Dive into the fantastic world of adventure hidden object quest. Sonya: The Great Adventure is a colorful game with animated cut scenes that are professionally voiced over. This is a touching story of the eternal struggle between the light and the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 17.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, 2D 4.1%

Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Puzzle 15.8%, Story Rich 13.7%, Adventure 13.4%, 2D 4.2%

The flute nose dynasty has been watching over Asposia for centuries on end. In secret, they fill the roly-poly world with light and life. Emil, a trader for odds and ends, has led all the Asposians astray, making them believe that the dynasty is in cahoots with dark forces.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 27.8%, Retro 10.2%, Story Rich 6.6%, Puzzle 6.6%