- #1 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
96% 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 55.6%, Adventure 19%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a similarly moody, atmospheric tone and a strong focus on uncovering ancient mysteries through point-and-click exploration.
- #2 Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,405 reviews2014
Dev: Crystal Shard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.
Why similar: Adventure 64.7%, Mythology 16.8%, Point & Click 11.2%, Female Protagonist 4.7%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that combines classic point-and-click mechanics with a rich narrative rooted in Norse mythology.
- #3 Röki
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Mythology 57.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep connection to Scandinavian folklore, offering a beautiful, atmospheric adventure filled with environmental puzzles.
- #4 Inua - A Story in Ice and Time
95% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: The Pixel HuntPub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
Inua is a narrative game in which three protagonists have their destinies intertwined decades apart in the same locations in the far north. Explore each era, collect ideas and manipulate their minds to change the course of history.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like The Frostrune, this game uses a historical and mythological lens to tell a poignant story through interactive point-and-click sequences.
- #5 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
94% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Adventure 41.3%, Female Protagonist 31.5%, Story Rich 27.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique blend of Norse-inspired storytelling and puzzle-solving that mirrors the cultural depth of your seed game.
- #6 Syberia: The World Before
93% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Point & Click 48.7%, Adventure 20.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern point-and-click design, offering the same level of atmospheric immersion and high-quality puzzle integration.
- #7 Jotun: Valhalla Edition
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,541 reviews2015
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Why similar: Mythology 52.5%, Vikings 21.6% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its hand-drawn art style and heavy reliance on Norse mythology provide a similar aesthetic experience.
- #8 The Banner Saga
92% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Vikings 73% ★, Story Rich 19.2%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the somber, epic feel of Viking legends through its stunning art and choice-driven narrative.
- #9 Kathy Rain
91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 0.6%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Story Rich 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a compelling mystery-driven narrative that relies on classic point-and-click mechanics and environmental investigation.
- #10 Spirit of the North
91% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and Norse-inspired environmental storytelling, capturing the quiet, cold beauty of the setting.
- #11 Unavowed
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 56.6%, Adventure 23.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-tier point-and-click adventure that excels in character-driven storytelling and atmospheric world-building.
- #12 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
89% 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 52.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 12%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that blends historical mystery with engaging puzzle-solving.
- #13 Lamplight City
89% matchVery Positive90% of 828 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Point & Click 63.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Story Rich 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused point-and-click game that emphasizes deductive reasoning and atmospheric storytelling over traditional inventory puzzles.
- #14 Technobabylon
88% matchVery Positive94% of 1,607 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 60.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that offers deep, complex puzzles and a highly immersive setting.
- #15 Intruder In Antiquonia
86% 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 49.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18%, Story Rich 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a charming, mystery-laden point-and-click experience that focuses on exploration and story.
- #16 Syberia
87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,691 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 49.9%, Adventure 30.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that shares the same sense of wonder and discovery found in The Frostrune.
- #17 Primordia
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 69.1%, Adventure 22.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct, melancholic atmosphere and intricate puzzle design that will appeal to fans of classic adventure games.
- #18 Fran Bow
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 56.5%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a dark, atmospheric narrative filled with surreal puzzles that reward careful observation.
- #19 Rituals
85% matchMixed63% of 277 reviews2015
Dev: Tymon ZgainskiPub: Mudvark
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.2%, Adventure 45.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and unique, abstract puzzles.
- #20 Nancy Drew®: Tomb of the Lost Queen
84% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2012
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!
Why similar: Point & Click 50.2%, Adventure 29.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a solid, puzzle-heavy adventure experience that focuses on archaeological mystery.
- #21 The Legend of Skye
79% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: Point & Pixel AdventuresPub: Point and Pixel Adventures
Windows · Linux
We will step into the shoes of a young druid who will be called upon by her tribe to undertake an important mission. After some events in her village, she will have to leave behind the safety of the forest and venture into a world full of dangers. The fate of the grove will be in her hands.
Why similar: Point & Click 60.6%, Adventure 21.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering a hidden narrative.
- #22 Beyond the Wall
80% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 64%, Adventure 29%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that features a whimsical, story-rich atmosphere and clever puzzles.
- #23 Midvinter
82% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2016
Dev: Talecore Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Midvinter is a cozy little point-and-click game, which invites you to explore Swedish folklore using puzzles and riddles as well as compelling music and voice over. In it, you as a player take on the role of gnome - the guardian of the farm - and get to interact with various dark and fantastical creatures.
Why similar: Mythology 50.4%, Point & Click 33.2%, Adventure 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a short, atmospheric, and hand-drawn experience that aligns perfectly with the aesthetic of The Frostrune.
- #24 Blackwood Crossing
82% matchVery Positive83% of 429 reviews2017
Dev: PaperSeven LTDPub: Vision Games Publishing LTD
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.
Why similar: Adventure 65.7%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Story Rich 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game that uses environmental puzzles to tell a haunting and emotional story.
- #25 Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy
83% matchMixed70% of 223 reviews2014
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The Spiritual. The Supernatural. The Skeptical. All are touched upon in Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy. The player is immortalized as a profiler of sorts in this treasure hunt game - a brilliantly vivid historical rendition of the acclaimed quatrains of Nostradamus.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.3%, Adventure 36.7%
Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery game that relies on classic point-and-click mechanics and puzzle-solving.
- #26 Mira
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Too Husky
Windows
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Mythology 47%, Point & Click 32.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn mystery game that uses visual novel elements to tell a compelling, puzzle-filled story.
- #27 The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
81% matchVery Positive91% of 998 reviews2015
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.
Why similar: Point & Click 71.2%, Adventure 28.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality adventure game that balances humor with classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #28 Ancient Saga: Vikings Journey
78% matchVery Positive87% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Matryoshka
Windows · Mac
Thor and the Vikings are on a mission to save Midgard from Fenrir. To achieve their aim, they take a daring journey to Ancient Greece in search of a remedy. However, they soon realize that the task ahead of them will be harder than they imagined.
Why similar: Vikings 62.4% ★, Mythology 28.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Female Protagonist 3.1%
- #29 Endless Fables 2: Frozen Path
79% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pamela Cavendish returns for another adventure! The famous anthropologist ventures into the northern reaches of Europe to rescue a friend who went missing while following the trail of Norse gods. Is this mere coincidence or is there something more behind the legend of Loki and Hodur?
Why similar: Mythology 37%, Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 2.5%
- #30 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
77% matchVery Positive84% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!
Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Adventure 30%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Story Rich 10%
- #31 The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses
78% matchMixed60% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A point-and-click adventure game using 360° views, similar to Jules Verne’s Return to Mysterious Island and Dracula: The Path of the Dragon. You play the role of a young magician and help her investigate the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Can you solve the Fate of Ramses?
Why similar: Point & Click 55.5%, Adventure 33.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
- #32 Return to Mysterious Island
76% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Adventure 35%, Female Protagonist 11%
- #33 Eventide: Slavic Fable
74% matchVery Positive93% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 24.8%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #34 The Eyes of Ara
75% matchVery Positive83% of 826 reviews2016
Dev: 100 Stones Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Adventure 23.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #35 Alexia Crow and the Cave of Heroes
77% matchMixed45% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Questtracers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An adventure game with hand-painted graphics and an intriguing story. It's up to you to escape from the mysterious Cave Of Heroes by solving brain-bending puzzles. Explore a game world based on Ancient Greek mythology in this fascinating and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #36 Whispers of a Machine
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,957 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 26.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #37 Yuletide Legends: Who Framed Santa Claus
73% matchVery Positive87% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Adventure 26.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Story Rich 9%
- #38 Havsala: Into the Soul Palace
70% 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: Mythology 52.9%, Point & Click 23.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #39 The Search
74% 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: Point & Click 53.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 12.6%
- #40 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
75% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Adventure 39.5%, Point & Click 39.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #41 Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
76% matchMixed63% of 150 reviews2014
Dev: Arberth StudiosPub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is a first-person point-and-click adventure inspired by Welsh mythology, focused on investigation, puzzles, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 61.8%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Story Rich 13.8%
- #42 Draugen
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,109 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.1%, Adventure 25.6%, Story Rich 20.2%
- #43 The Dark Eye: Memoria
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,452 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.
Why similar: Point & Click 57.1%, Adventure 30.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
- #44 A New Beginning - Final Cut
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,096 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 66.9%, Adventure 30.4%, Female Protagonist 2.7%
- #45 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 48.4%, Adventure 22.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #46 The End of the Sun
64% matchVery Positive98% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Mythology 47.4%, Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #47 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
73% matchMixed54% of 56 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Adventure 38.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%
- #48 Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past
69% matchVery Positive91% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!
Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Adventure 30%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #49 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
69% 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: Point & Click 46.5%, Adventure 30.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #50 Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief
71% matchMixed66% of 382 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Adventure 40.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Story Rich 6%
- #51 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 44.3%, Point & Click 38.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #52 Bizarre Earthquake
71% matchMixed58% of 499 reviews2016
Dev: Proximity Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.
Why similar: Adventure 60.5%, Point & Click 30.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #53 Quern - Undying Thoughts
67% 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: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 33%, Story Rich 16.7%
- #54 The Rewinder
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,243 reviews2021
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
Why similar: Mythology 39%, Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #55 Forgotten Places: Regained Castle
68% 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: Point & Click 63.6%, Adventure 36.4%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
67% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Point & Click 46.2%, Adventure 30.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #57 Through the Woods
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,657 reviews2016
Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Why similar: Mythology 59.7%, Adventure 21.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #58 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
69% matchVery Positive88% of 422 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!
Why similar: Point & Click 51.3%, Adventure 28.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #59 Connected Clue
60% matchVery Positive88% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!
Why similar: Point & Click 57%, Adventure 24.7%, Female Protagonist 18.3%
- #60 Brassheart
61% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Hexy Studio
Windows · Mac
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 45.8%, Adventure 28.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 8.8%