Games Like The Next BIG Thing

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 71.4%, Adventure 25.6%, Puzzle 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: As part of the same developer's iconic series, this title offers the same high-quality production values and humorous adventure tone.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 60.3%, Adventure 35.1%, Puzzle 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the distinct artistic flair and narrative-driven puzzle mechanics of The Next BIG Thing.

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 69.7%, Adventure 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Puzzle 3.1%, 2D 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the Runaway series perfectly mirrors the cinematic presentation and wacky puzzle-solving found in Pendulo Studios' catalog.

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: Point & Click 52%, Classic 18.9% ★, Adventure 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Puzzle 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of narrative adventure that features a memorable cast and a distinct, stylish world.

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 68.8%, Adventure 20.1%, Classic 4.9% ★, Puzzle 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series that established the studio's reputation for engaging, character-focused point-and-click adventures.

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 64.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Classic 6.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Puzzle 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to the 90s point-and-click era that captures the same charm and puzzle-heavy gameplay.

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 66.6%, Adventure 22.2%, Puzzle 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%, Classic 2.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and vibrant adventure game that relies heavily on witty dialogue and creative inventory-based puzzles.

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 49.9%, Adventure 17.9%, Cult Classic 13.7% ★, Classic 13.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary LucasArts adventure that defines the genre with its unique art style, sharp writing, and iconic humor.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Classic 16.6% ★, Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 3.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This cult-classic features brilliant time-travel puzzles and a comedic tone that aligns perfectly with the spirit of The Next BIG Thing.

Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!

Why similar: Adventure 51.1%, Point & Click 43.8%, Puzzle 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique blend of dark humor and challenging puzzles that fans of quirky adventure games will enjoy.

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 14.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Puzzle 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential point-and-click adventure that set the standard for humor and puzzle design in the genre.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 67.9%, Adventure 23.9%, Puzzle 3.7%, Classic 2.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Deponia trilogy provides more of the fast-paced, comedic puzzle-solving that defines the series.

Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.6%, Cult Classic 27.1% ★, Adventure 11.7%, Classic 7.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure is packed with surreal humor and iconic characters that resonate with fans of cult-classic titles.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, Adventure 20.7%, Cult Classic 7.9% ★, Classic 4.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic adventure offers a unique story and classic point-and-click gameplay that fits well within the genre.

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 56.8%, Adventure 25.5%, Classic 9.5% ★, Puzzle 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted adventure game that emphasizes atmosphere and a compelling, character-driven mystery.

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 63%, Adventure 23.6%, Classic 4.9% ★, Puzzle 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn adventure game that focuses on whimsical storytelling and clever, logic-based puzzles.

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 62.2%, Adventure 24.2%, Classic 7.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.1%, Puzzle 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning fantasy adventure that features a whimsical world and rewarding puzzle progression.

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 77.2%, Adventure 22.2%, 2D 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, sci-fi adventure that offers complex puzzles and a rich, immersive world to explore.

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 99.5%, Adventure 0.5%, Puzzle 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery-adventure that balances a serious narrative with the classic point-and-click mechanics players love.

Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...

Why similar: Point & Click 51.1%, Classic 22.3% ★, Adventure 20%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, 2D 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic that offers a variety of ways to solve puzzles and a distinct, retro comedic feel.

'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.

Why similar: Point & Click 72%, Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping detective mystery that uses classic adventure mechanics to deliver a high-stakes narrative experience.

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Puzzle 4.4%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused adventure that is filled with pop-culture references and classic point-and-click gameplay.

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 61.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Classic 10.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Puzzle 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A more serious, atmospheric adventure that showcases the storytelling potential of the point-and-click format.

A comedic point-and-click adventure where a hungover antique dealer must solve his own robbery in Paris, dragging himself and his friends into a wildly idiotic journey!

Why similar: Point & Click 69.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and humorous adventure that leans into the tropes of the genre with a modern, cynical twist.

Delve into Dark Legends Lurking in the Shadow of an Old English Mansion!

Why similar: Point & Click 62.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Classic 9% ★, Puzzle 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A long-running series entry that excels in providing challenging, logic-based puzzles within a mystery setting.

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 70.9%, Adventure 19.1%, Classic 4.6% ★, Puzzle 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.5%, Adventure 21.7%, Classic 20.2% ★, 2D 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic sci-fi comedies that defined the humor-adventure genre for a generation of players.

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 18.7%, Classic 14.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 2.7%, Puzzle 1.5%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Adventure 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Classic 4.7% ★, Puzzle 3.7%

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 69.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Classic 3.3% ★, Puzzle 2.1%

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 58.5%, Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood. Unravel the mysteries of the fortress that holds Tommynaut and his blind alien talking dog Beak-Beak captive through exploration and puzzle solving!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.7%, Adventure 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Puzzle 5.5%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 76.9%, Adventure 20.4%, Puzzle 2.1%, 2D 0.6%

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.9%, Adventure 22%, Cult Classic 14.3% ★, Classic 12.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

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 59.7%, Adventure 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 64.1%, Adventure 27.4%, Puzzle 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4%

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 49.5%, Adventure 26.3%, Classic 11.3% ★, Puzzle 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Why similar: Point & Click 72.3%, Adventure 25.4%, 2D 2.3%

Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!

Why similar: Point & Click 59.2%, Adventure 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Puzzle 6.3%

Unveil a Ghostly Legend and Find a Vanished Groom!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.2%, Adventure 23%, Classic 12.1% ★, Puzzle 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Search a Darkened Movie Theater to Free a Hostage from her Captor’s Dangerous Plot!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Classic 16.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 10%, Puzzle 6.6%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 72.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle 10%, 2D 4%

Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Classic 13.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Puzzle 6.2%

Outsmart hungry dinosaurs and bloodthirsty barbarians in a wordless point-and-click adventure through a prehistoric world, with a sci-fi twist. Handcrafted with love, down to the last pixel.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.9%, Adventure 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Puzzle 4.3%, 2D 2%

FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 68.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, 2D 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

The BAFTA award winning handmade puzzle adventure game made entirely by hand. Explore the city and use your ingenuity to piece together puzzling mechanisms and bring back power to this unique world. Three years in the making, it's handmade entirely out of paper, card, miniature lights and motors.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.5%, Cult Classic 16.5% ★, Adventure 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Puzzle 6.2%

An Elusive Killer Shocks a High-Tech Lab!

Why similar: Point & Click 47.8%, Adventure 23.9%, Classic 13.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Puzzle 5.8%

Escape the Smoky Intrigue of a Hometown Inferno!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.1%, Adventure 23.2%, Classic 12.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Puzzle 6.1%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 72.6%, Adventure 23.1%, Puzzle 4.3%

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 52.9%, Adventure 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Puzzle 5.6%, 2D 2.4%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 60.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Cult Classic 8.5% ★, Classic 5.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 2.9%

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Adventure 17.1%, Classic 12.6% ★, Puzzle 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

A cozy 2D Point & Click adventure featuring multiple playable characters and plenty of silliness. Oh, and there's time travel and relationship stuff going down too. And robots – lots of robots...

Why similar: Point & Click 69.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Puzzle 6.9%, 2D 4%

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 56.6%, Point & Click 39.3%, Puzzle 4.2%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.1%, Adventure 19.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, 2D 3.3%

Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.7%, Adventure 35.7%, Classic 8.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Puzzle 5%

The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure has been brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive game (created by the designer of the original hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio) is 5 TIMES BIGGER than NES Shadowgate!

Why similar: Point & Click 66.3%, Adventure 30.4%, 2D 3.3%

Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.5%, Adventure 23.4%, Classic 10.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Puzzle 5.7%