Games Like The Longest Journey

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Adventure 20.9%, Story Rich 20.4%, Fantasy 10%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the epic saga of the parallel worlds of Stark and Arcadia with a focus on deep, character-driven storytelling.

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 24.8%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Serving as the conclusion to the trilogy, this game offers a modern take on the series' signature blend of fantasy and sci-fi narrative.

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 37.8%, Classic 20.5% ★, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Longest Journey, this classic features a strong female protagonist on a journey through a beautifully realized, atmospheric world.

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 39.5%, Classic 18.4% ★, Adventure 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct continuation maintains the emotional depth and puzzle-solving focus that made the original Syberia a staple of the genre.

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 40.8%, Classic 20.8% ★, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Fantasy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a rich, dual-narrative structure that mirrors the complexity of shifting between different realities in The Longest Journey.

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 52.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping cyberpunk adventure that excels at world-building and explores complex themes through a point-and-click interface.

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 69.8%, Adventure 18.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Retro 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A complex sci-fi narrative featuring multiple playable characters and a unique inventory system that rewards careful observation.

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 45%, Classic 29.3% ★, Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven adventure gaming that balances mystery and historical lore with classic puzzle mechanics.

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: Classic 37.1% ★, Point & Click 31.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary adventure game known for its incredible writing, unique art style, and memorable character-driven plot.

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 55.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This modern point-and-click adventure features a strong narrative, meaningful choices, and a deep, urban fantasy setting.

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Classic 8.3% ★, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated adventure that follows two parallel stories, echoing the dual-world structure of The Longest Journey.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 51.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Classic 14.3% ★, Fantasy 5.1%, Story Rich 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming fantasy adventure that captures the spirit of classic point-and-click games with a focus on humor and world exploration.

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 60.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Cyberpunk 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric sci-fi adventure features a unique post-apocalyptic world and a focus on discovery and logical puzzle-solving.

J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is an innovative narrative driven adventure game. The story centers on Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist. She is a member of an elite group of scientists, chosen to embark on one of the most critical missions ever conceived on Earth. Now Rachel is alone, orbiting an unknown planet.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Adventure 16%, Sci-fi 10%, Puzzle 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving while following a female protagonist in a lonely, mysterious environment.

King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Classic 23.3% ★, Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining of a classic series offers a whimsical, story-rich fantasy adventure with a focus on player choices.

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 98.7%, Female Protagonist 0.6%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.2%, Retro 0%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling, strong-willed female lead investigating a mystery in a narrative-heavy, classic-style adventure.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.8%, Classic 15.9% ★, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by genre veterans, this game perfectly captures the feel of 1990s point-and-click adventures with a modern, story-rich twist.

An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, a trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Classic 25.7% ★, Adventure 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Sci-fi 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and high-stakes narrative tension.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 56.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Classic 13.8% ★, Female Protagonist 3%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic adventure with an environmental sci-fi theme that focuses on changing the future through puzzle-solving.

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 42%, Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and a charming, whimsical world.

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Why similar: Point & Click 63.1%, Adventure 18.5%, Classic 14.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Puzzle 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that features a lighthearted narrative and traditional point-and-click gameplay.

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 13.6% ★, Story Rich 4.7%, Great Soundtrack 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a strong narrative and a variety of challenging puzzles.

The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!

Why similar: Classic 37.2% ★, Point & Click 33.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 4.6%, 1990's 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic for players who enjoy immersive, puzzle-heavy adventures that reward deep observation.

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 47.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Puzzle 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark narrative adventure that explores psychological themes through a unique, hand-drawn art style.

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 56.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Classic 12% ★, Female Protagonist 7%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and dark point-and-click adventure that offers a unique narrative experience with a distinct visual style.

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!

Why similar: Point & Click 44.9%, Adventure 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid point-and-click mystery featuring a strong female lead and a heavy emphasis on logic and environmental puzzles.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Adventure 14%, Story Rich 6.7%, Retro 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused supernatural mystery that excels at storytelling and atmospheric world-building.

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 57.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Classic 7.6% ★, Story Rich 6.9%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, humorous adventure game that features a distinct world and classic point-and-click mechanics.

Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.

Why similar: Point & Click 46%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 6%, Puzzle 4.5%

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 40.7%, Female Protagonist 23%, Story Rich 18.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that prioritizes emotional weight and narrative impact over traditional puzzle complexity.

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 27.3%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Story Rich 18.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure featuring a female protagonist and a supernatural narrative that emphasizes exploration.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Why similar: Point & Click 68.3%, Adventure 22.1%, Story Rich 7%, Puzzle 2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 20.8%, Classic 12.2% ★, Story Rich 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 4.4%

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, Adventure 30.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Third Person 3%

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.3%, Adventure 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Fantasy 5.2%

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 38.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, Fantasy 6.4%

Travel to the four corners of the world with Brian and Gina in a crazy story packed full of surprises. Pirates, spies, surfers, soldiers, and even aliens get in on the act - all combining to create a wonderfully rewarding experience to savour and remember forever!

Why similar: Point & Click 65%, Adventure 18.8%, Story Rich 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Funny 2%

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 4.1%, Story Rich 3.4%

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 57.8%, Adventure 17.4%, Classic 7.4% ★, Story Rich 4.5%, Comedy 2.9%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Classic 32% ★, Point & Click 31.8%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 4%

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 38.2%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Story Rich 8.6%

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 50.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 3%

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 47.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Fantasy 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 58%, Adventure 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Cyberpunk 4.8%

Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Classic 36.9% ★, Adventure 11.9%, Fantasy 3.8%, 1990's 2.3%

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 36.2%, Female Protagonist 19%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 10.8%, Fantasy 7.1%

Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.

Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 3.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 43.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Story Rich 16.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 3.9%

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 53.1%, Adventure 22.3%, Story Rich 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Comedy 2.2%

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 61.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, 1990's 4.1%

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 46.7%, Classic 18.3% ★, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 5.5%, Fantasy 4.3%

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.6%, Classic 34.8% ★, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 3.1%, 1990's 2.8%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%

The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.

Why similar: Classic 39.3% ★, Point & Click 29.4%, Adventure 14%, 1990's 8%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

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 44.7%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Classic 11.6% ★, Story Rich 7.1%