Games Like The Journey Down: Chapter One

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Noir 39.8%, Point & Click 12.5%, Atmospheric 9%, Surreal 7.1%, Dark Comedy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and maintains the signature Afro-Caribbean art style and point-and-click mechanics.

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Point & Click 52.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Comedy 16.5%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The final installment of the trilogy provides the necessary conclusion to the mystery established in the first game.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Noir 42.2%, Point & Click 28.8%, Comedy 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic shares the surreal, noir-inspired world-building and witty dialogue that defines the charm of the series.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Noir 44.5%, Point & Click 22.7%, 2.5D 10%, Comedy 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn art and supernatural noir mystery align closely with the tone and gameplay style of the series.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Noir 45.8%, Point & Click 20.5%, Dark Humor 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%, 2.5D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the noir detective atmosphere while utilizing a highly stylized, unique visual presentation.

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: Noir 43.6%, Point & Click 31.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Comedy 8.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This detective adventure features a beautiful, stylized aesthetic and clever point-and-click investigation mechanics.

Bolt Riley is a a classic 2D point and click Jamaican Reggae adventure game where you play as Bolt Riley, a poor boy from Trenchtown, Jamaica, on his pathway to stardom. Bolt is struggling to survive and has to deal with a gang of Rude Boys.

Why similar: Surreal 19.9%, Dark Comedy 17.8%, Dark Humor 13%, 2.5D 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the vibrant cultural influence and musical focus that makes the setting of the seed game so distinct.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Noir 52.8%, Point & Click 26.8%, Comedy 12.1%, Adventure 4.3%, Colorful 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends traditional noir tropes with comedy and a unique, colorful visual style.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Noir 40.1%, Point & Click 22.4%, Surreal 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Dark 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply atmospheric, narrative-heavy point-and-click experience with a surreal and memorable world.

Based on the award-winning graphic novel series published by Dark Horse, uncover the supernatural mysteries of Lisbon's underworld in 'The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy'! Take control of Pizza Boy and explore a brand new story in the Dog Mendonça universe!

Why similar: Point & Click 72.1%, Adventure 27.9%

Why You'll Like It: The comic-book aesthetic and supernatural humor provide a similar lighthearted yet mysterious adventure experience.

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

Why similar: Noir 46.8%, Point & Click 14.3%, Episodic 10.9% ★, Atmospheric 6.5%, Dark 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The noir-inspired aesthetic and episodic structure mirror the presentation of the seed game.

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 82.2%, Adventure 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential adventure game that balances global mystery with humor and classic point-and-click exploration.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Dark Humor 17%, Comedy 12.1%, Adventure 12%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that excels at building a compelling, grounded mystery with a distinct art style.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 55.6%, Point & Click 31.3%, Adventure 10%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the detective and noir themes while maintaining a traditional point-and-click adventure structure.

An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.

Why similar: Surreal 20.3%, Noir 16.5%, Point & Click 13.5%, Dynamic Narration 12% ★, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the surreal, dreamlike quality and experimental puzzle design found in the seed game.

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 67.1%, Adventure 24.9%, Comedy 5.8%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a charming, hand-drawn world and a focus on puzzle-solving that feels very similar to classic adventure titles.

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 45.5%, Noir 28.5%, Adventure 11%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, post-apocalyptic adventure that excels at world-building through its unique visual design.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.3%, Adventure 20.7%, Comedy 17.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a strong, stylized personality and a focus on character-driven comedy.

The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.6%, Surreal 23.7%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Dark 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The unique, tactile hand-drawn art style and surreal narrative make it a strong thematic match.

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 98.5%, Noir 0.8%, Adventure 0.5%, Atmospheric 0.1%, Indie 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping detective mystery that utilizes classic point-and-click mechanics to tell a dark and atmospheric story.

From the creators of Cyanide & Happiness and I-Mockery, comes the first game in an all new point-and-click adventure trilogy filled with dark humor, drama, and all the weirdness you've grown to love and/or dread over the years!

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Dark Comedy 29.2%, Dark Humor 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%, Comedy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The dark comedy and distinct visual style provide a similar tone to the more humorous moments in the seed game.

The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.

Why similar: Noir 52.6%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Point & Click 9.2%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a gritty, noir-inspired mystery with a focus on dark humor and atmospheric exploration.

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: Point & Click 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Dark 12%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines traditional point-and-click gameplay with a humorous take on cosmic horror and hand-drawn art.

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 36.7%, Noir 35.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%, 2.5D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that emphasizes player choice and atmospheric investigation within a point-and-click framework.

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.7%, Comedy 17%, Dark Humor 16.2%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, modern point-and-click adventure that focuses on dream-logic puzzles and character-driven comedy.

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 24.7%, Comedy 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic noir adventure that uses a distinct, cartoonish art style to tell a detective story.

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A serious, mystery-focused adventure that relies on classic point-and-click exploration and storytelling.

Filled with mystery, humor, and suspense, and brought to life in rich 3D-animation, AR-K is a point-and-click story game with a twist

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Dark Humor 21.2%, 2.5D 13.7%, Dynamic Narration 11.6% ★, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a blend of dark humor and puzzle-solving that fits well with the episodic adventure genre.

Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.6%, Dark Comedy 18.1%, Dark Humor 16.1%, Surreal 13.9%, Adventure 8.1%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Noir 32.2%, Adventure 15%, Comedy 12.4%, Indie 2.7%

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 69.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, narrative-driven adventure that explores complex themes through classic point-and-click gameplay.

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.3%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that balances a compelling mystery with a distinct, stylized world.

Break the puzzling spell of your eccentric host! Dinner with an Owl: A short surreal point and click adventure.

Why similar: Noir 30.4%, Point & Click 17.5%, Dark Comedy 11.9%, Surreal 10.8%, Dark Humor 9.3%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Comedy 20.8%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Colorful 9.1%

A point & click adventure based on the legendary life of the greatest Tango singer, Carlos Gardel. With a strong grasp on Argentinean culture, it guides the player through a very charming story full of rich details of an early twentieth century Buenos Aires.

Why similar: Noir 34%, Point & Click 18.3%, Dark Comedy 13.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Comedy 7.7%

Deep Night Detective, the monochromatic mystery metroidvania! Created by Wilson Taylor with music by Lewmoth!

Why similar: Noir 59%, Point & Click 23.2%, Dark Comedy 17.8%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 74.7%, Adventure 25.3%

Guard Duty is a comedy adventure about love, loss and the end of the world. Experience an unforgettable story spanning across two radically different time periods.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Surreal 20.6%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Colorful 8%

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 52.8%, Comedy 20.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Dark Humor 5.3%, Indie 3.4%

Symploké: The Legend of Gustavo Bueno is a classic point and click adventure set in a Spanish university and inspired in one of the most influential contemporary philosophers in the world. Play Chapter 1 and take care in your first day of class!

Why similar: Episodic 36.6% ★, Point & Click 24.6%, Adventure 19%, Comedy 10.6%, Indie 9.2%

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 48.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Dark Humor 12.4%, Fantasy 6.3%, Indie 5.4%

Discover a humouristic point and click adventure inspired by all the masterpieces which made us stick to our computers back in the day (and therefore we played outside way too infrequently). [Chapter 1 available]

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Dark Comedy 19.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Colorful 8.9%

Face an evil corporation™ with the help of a talking monkey in Tourist Trap, a surrealist dark comedy point and click adventure set in a South American coastal city.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Dark Comedy 24.7%, Surreal 20.3%, Dark Humor 15.3%, Linear 7.2%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 45.6%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 14.3%, Surreal 11.3%, Comedy 6.4%

Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Dark Humor 22.4%, 2.5D 22%, Colorful 10.1%, 3D 4.2%

Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Adventure 26.1%, Dark Humor 18.8%, Indie 14.3%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.1%, Comedy 17%, Adventure 16.1%, Dark Humor 13.9%

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 56.2%, Comedy 19.6%, Colorful 12.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 2.7%

Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.7%, Dark Humor 20.9%, Comedy 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Point & Click 60%, Noir 20.8%, Adventure 19.2%

Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Surreal 23%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Dark 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

The first step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go...

Why similar: Atmospheric 50.3%, Adventure 31.2%, Fantasy 18.5%

Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Colorful 16.5%, Dark 16.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 6.5%

Die With Glory is a humor-packed adventure game with a rich, non-linear storyline where your ultimate goal is to die.

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Dark Humor 18.4%, Adventure 16.8%, Comedy 15.1%, Fantasy 8.6%

Follow Larry's life to find the source of his lack of luck. Discover his intriguing story and solve puzzles to understand how his life plays out.

Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Dark Comedy 19.6%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Dark Humor 11.3%, Adventure 9%

Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak. Three thrilling, horrifying adventure games in one, from the depths of the Sepulchre, starring Madeleine Roux, Peter Willington, Jonathan Grier, Jim Sterling, and Ben Chandler as Grub.

Why similar: Point & Click 42%, Noir 37.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 5.6%

Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.1%, Adventure 25.2%, Comedy 12.8%, Indie 7.9%

Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Dark 12%, Colorful 8%

The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.

Why similar: Noir 53.3%, Point & Click 27%, Dynamic Narration 12.5% ★, Adventure 7.3%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.9%, Adventure 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Comedy 9.9%, Indie 6.1%