- #1 The House of Da Vinci
97% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hidden Object 20.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a very similar first-person perspective with a heavy emphasis on Renaissance-themed mechanical puzzles and hidden mechanisms.
- #2 The Room Two
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,212 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.9%, Mystery 21.1%, Point & Click 20.8%, Hidden Object 16.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more complex, multi-room environments that mirror the exploration-heavy gameplay of the seed game.
- #3 Riven
95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,718 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Mystery 14.8%, Logic 14.7%, Investigation 14.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, First-Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive first-person puzzle adventure that excels at building a mysterious, cohesive world through environmental storytelling and logic puzzles.
- #4 The Room
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Point & Click 22%, Mystery 21.1%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-quality, tactile puzzle boxes and intricate mechanical design that define the core experience of The Eyes of Ara.
- #5 Quern - Undying Thoughts
94% matchVery Positive91% of 3,924 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 17%, Point & Click 13.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, First-Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential first-person puzzle exploration game that captures the same sense of discovery and environmental mystery found in the seed game.
- #6 The Room Three
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,034 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Puzzle 27.5%, Mystery 26.4%, Point & Click 18.3%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper, more atmospheric narrative experience while maintaining the series' signature focus on intricate, logic-based puzzles.
- #7 Machinika: Museum
93% matchVery Positive93% of 6,121 reviews2021
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?
Why similar: Point & Click 14.1%, Investigation 12.6%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Logic 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactile manipulation of alien artifacts, providing a satisfying, puzzle-centric experience similar to the mechanical puzzles in The Eyes of Ara.
- #8 Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage
92% matchVery Positive86% of 519 reviews2020
Dev: Crimsonite Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.
Why similar: Point & Click 16.6%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Mystery 15.4%, Logic 12.1%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the Victorian-era mystery vibe perfectly with its focus on room-based puzzles and hidden object investigation.
- #9 Obduction
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,942 reviews2016
Dev: Cyan, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.
Why similar: Mystery 19.8%, Puzzle 18.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 12.2%, First-Person 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this game offers a stunning, immersive world filled with complex puzzles and deep environmental secrets.
- #10 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,911 reviews2024
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.2%, Mystery 23.5%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a surreal and highly atmospheric puzzle-solving experience that rewards careful observation and logical deduction.
- #11 Iris.Fall
90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,853 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow".
Why similar: Puzzle 39.6%, Adventure 22.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Casual 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique light-and-shadow mechanic to create clever, atmospheric puzzles that feel distinct yet familiar to fans of the genre.
- #12 Veritas
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Glitch Games
Windows
Uncover the lies. Free your mind. Veritas is a compact narrative puzzle game that asks: what is truth, and does it even matter?
Why similar: Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that blends a compelling mystery with logical, environment-based puzzles in a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #13 Memorrha
89% matchMixed66% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.
Why similar: Logic 16.8%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 12.1%, Difficult 11.9%, First-Person 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful exploration-focused puzzle game that tasks players with uncovering the secrets of an ancient civilization through logic.
- #14 The Almost Gone
87% matchVery Positive80% of 1,195 reviews2020
Dev: Happy VolcanoPub: Playdigious Originals
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 13.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, diorama-style perspective that encourages the same kind of meticulous exploration and hidden-object discovery.
- #15 Haven Moon
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 677 reviews2016
Dev: Francois Roussel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Point & Click 16.8%, Logic 14.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a very similar aesthetic and gameplay loop, focusing on exploring a mysterious, isolated island filled with logic puzzles.
- #16 The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition
85% matchMixed68% of 694 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Linux
Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.2%, Investigation 15.1%, Point & Click 14.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Logic 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical mystery and mechanical puzzles, making it a natural fit for fans of the seed game's puzzle style.
- #17 Call of the Sea
86% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, First-Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a strong narrative mystery with satisfying, environment-based puzzles set in a lush, atmospheric location.
- #18 Mystery of the Malign
84% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 19.7%, Mystery 19.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving within a mysterious, story-rich environment.
- #19 The Search
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,364 reviews2017
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
Why similar: Hidden Object 18.7%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 11.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal exploration game that tasks players with finding hidden objects and solving puzzles to progress through a dreamlike world.
- #20 Firmament
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,594 reviews2023
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Why similar: Mystery 24.6%, Puzzle 17.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern first-person puzzle adventure that emphasizes deep world-building and complex mechanical interactions.
- #21 XING: The Land Beyond
84% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2017
Dev: White Lotus Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You died. Welcome to XING: The Land Beyond, an atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure for desktops and virtual reality. Enjoy your peaceful escape from the chaotic world of the living, and travel the lands of the dead.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Adventure 27.6%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction in a serene, mysterious world.
- #22 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,785 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.9%, Point & Click 20.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Puzzle 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic hidden-object adventure experience with a strong mystery narrative and satisfying puzzle segments.
- #23 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,599 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.2%, Point & Click 20.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of blending hidden-object investigation with atmospheric, puzzle-filled environments.
- #24 Intruder In Antiquonia
81% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 16%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 13.5%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that emphasizes mystery and logical puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted setting.
- #25 Return of the Obra Dinn
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,398 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Mystery 35.5%, Puzzle 17.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Difficult 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on deduction, it shares the same core appeal of investigating a mysterious, static environment to uncover its secrets.
- #26 The Abandoned Planet
77% matchVery Positive94% of 221 reviews2024
Dev: Dexter Team GamesPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art
Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Hidden Object 11%, Puzzle 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Old School 10%
- #27 The Fall of Lazarus
81% matchMixed63% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: No Wand Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.
Why similar: Mystery 19.6%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, First-Person 10.4%, Puzzle 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi mystery that relies on exploration and environmental storytelling to uncover the truth.
- #28 9 Clues 2: The Ward
79% matchVery Positive91% of 982 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.9%, Point & Click 19.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic detective-style mystery with plenty of hidden-object scenes and logic puzzles to solve.
- #29 Escape Legacy: Ancient Scrolls
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Storming Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
New Adventure Escape Room Game with Full High Definition Resolution and High Detailed Graphics! First Person Character control with Realistic Gameplay! Can you Escape?
Why similar: Investigation 14.3%, Logic 12.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Point & Click 10%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on navigating ancient ruins and solving mechanical locks.
- #30 The House of Da Vinci 3
76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hidden Object 14.9%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #31 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
75% matchVery Positive88% of 880 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Logic 16.5%, Puzzle 13.1%, Investigation 12.6%, First-Person 10.5%
- #32 Havsala: Into the Soul Palace
74% matchVery Positive91% of 664 reviews2022
Dev: Ubik StudiosPub: Stratera Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Havsala is an investigative puzzle game with rich storytelling full of historical references and mysticism. Search the room for the clues left behind by the previous reincarnations of a single soul, solve the puzzles and unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Hidden Object 21.4%, Difficult 17.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #33 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
73% matchVery Positive82% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Hidden Object 16.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 15.3%, Logic 12.6%, Mystery 11.7%
- #34 Solaria Moon
78% matchMixed60% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: 3y3.netPub: Tizona Interactive
Windows
Solaria Moon is a space adventure in 3D with an outstanding script full of challenging puzzles to solve and mysteries to uncover.
Why similar: Adventure 78.3%, Indie 21.7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed puzzle adventure that requires players to interact with their environment to solve complex logic tasks.
- #35 Forgotten Places: Regained Castle
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: Sungift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Unravel the secrets of an ancient castle!
Why similar: Hidden Object 43.5%, Point & Click 33.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #36 Myths Of Orion: Books of Power
78% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 12.1%, Logic 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #37 Riddles Of The Past
76% matchVery Positive80% of 264 reviews2016
Dev: MysteryTagPub: RunServer
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Riddles Of The Past is a Hidden Object game with detective story and post apocalyptic atmosphere.
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.6%, Point & Click 23.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Puzzle 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #38 Archaica: The Path of Light
75% matchVery Positive93% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Two Mammoths
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Archaica is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles. In this game, we become the Light Bearer who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Difficult 12.4%, Hidden Object 11%, Sci-fi 9%
- #39 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
73% matchVery Positive88% of 834 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Logic 16%, Point & Click 15.9%, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Hidden Object 12.8%
- #40 The House of Da Vinci 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,158 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Hidden Object 25.3%, Mystery 20.6%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Investigation 7.2%
- #41 Castle of Secrets
72% matchMixed63% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Serene Questworks StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Hidden Object 24.3%, Point & Click 22.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Exploration 10.2%
- #42 Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Default Cube Games
Windows · Mac
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 22.5%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 7.9%
- #43 Tangle Tower
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Mystery 17.3%, Puzzle 13%, Investigation 12.2%, Exploration 9.5%
- #44 Islands of Insight
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,163 reviews2024
Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Why similar: Logic 23.4%, Mystery 19.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, First-Person 11%, Exploration 9.3%
- #45 Chants of Sennaar
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 29,231 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Point & Click 25.9%, Adventure 11%, Mystery 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #46 Heaven's Vault
70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,386 reviews2019
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #47 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
71% matchVery Positive92% of 280 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.8%, Point & Click 20.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Mystery 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #48 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
69% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 25.1%, Mystery 18.5%, Investigation 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #49 The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom
71% matchVery Positive83% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the secret Buried Kingdom!
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.6%, Point & Click 22.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #50 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor
66% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
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: Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Logic 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #51 Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix
74% matchMostly Negative40% of 80 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Hidden Object 18%, Point & Click 15.9%, Logic 11.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #52 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
70% matchVery Positive87% of 387 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!
Why similar: Hidden Object 29.3%, Point & Click 17.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Mystery 9.7%
- #53 Trauma
72% matchMixed69% of 687 reviews2011
Dev: Krystian Majewski
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, First-Person 7.2%
- #54 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
70% matchVery Positive90% of 288 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.6%, Point & Click 17.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #55 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.
Why similar: Mystery 23.8%, Puzzle 20.6%, First-Person 14.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Logic 12.5%
- #56 Machinika: Atlas
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 557 reviews2024
Dev: Littlefield StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!
Why similar: Point & Click 15.8%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #57 Myst
66% matchVery Positive89% of 2,089 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 21.8%, Exploration 15%, Point & Click 13.5%, Adventure 12.3%, First-Person 11.3%
- #58 Waterfall Prisoner
66% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: APA estudi
Windows · Mac
Can you escape from Waterfall Tower? A puzzle-focused escape room game, made in the vein of the classic graphic adventures of old.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Investigation 16.9%, Logic 13.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #59 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,005 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.4%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 8.3%
- #60 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
64% matchVery Positive92% of 3,008 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 27.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12%, Puzzle 11.8%, Investigation 11%