- #1 The Whispered World Special Edition
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,092 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 48.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 5%, Fantasy 4.4%, Puzzle 4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer and a similar melancholic, hand-drawn fantasy aesthetic.
- #2 The Inner World
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,488 reviews2013
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 53.1%, Adventure 22.9%, Classic 6.8% ★, Puzzle 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming, whimsical fantasy world and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #3 Silence
96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,695 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Story Rich 5%, Puzzle 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to The Whispered World with stunning, painterly visuals and a magical narrative.
- #4 The Book of Unwritten Tales
95% matchVery Positive91% of 2,139 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Cult Classic 8.9% ★, Classic 6.7% ★, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy adventure that balances humor with traditional point-and-click puzzle solving.
- #5 My Brother Rabbit
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,026 reviews2018
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
Why similar: Point & Click 49%, Adventure 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Puzzle 8%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, whimsical puzzle adventure that mirrors the dreamlike quality of the seed game.
- #6 Machinarium
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,289 reviews2009
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Why similar: Point & Click 49.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An essential, beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure with a unique, wordless magical atmosphere.
- #7 Botanicula
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,554 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 7.8%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused, whimsical puzzle adventure that emphasizes exploration and charm.
- #8 LUNA The Shadow Dust
92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,643 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Adventure 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Indie 7%, Puzzle 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A wordless, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that captures a similar sense of magical mystery.
- #9 Samorost 3
91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,364 reviews2016
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.
Why similar: Point & Click 50.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Puzzle 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a surreal, magical journey through beautifully crafted environments with a focus on environmental puzzles.
- #10 Broken Age
91% matchVery Positive84% of 8,134 reviews2014
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 55.7%, Adventure 17.4%, Cult Classic 6.8% ★, Classic 4.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A coming-of-age story featuring gorgeous hand-drawn art and classic point-and-click gameplay.
- #11 The Dark Eye: Memoria
90% 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 44.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Classic 11.4% ★, Story Rich 4.6%, Puzzle 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, lore-rich fantasy experience with traditional point-and-click mechanics.
- #12 King's Quest
89% matchVery Positive90% of 2,953 reviews2015
Dev: The Odd GentlemenPub: Sierra
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 31.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Classic 11.9% ★, Cult Classic 10.9% ★, Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic fantasy adventure series that emphasizes story and choice.
- #13 The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav
89% matchVery Positive87% of 2,471 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.
Why similar: Point & Click 53.8%, Adventure 20%, Cult Classic 5.7% ★, Fantasy 4.9%, Puzzle 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Another strong fantasy entry from the same universe with a focus on narrative and puzzle-solving.
- #14 Edna & Harvey: The Breakout
88% matchVery Positive86% of 1,794 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 66.8%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 4.6%, Escape Room 2.6% ★, Puzzle 2%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure with a distinct personality.
- #15 Growbot
86% matchVery Positive90% of 202 reviews2021
Dev: Wabisabi PlayPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 40.5%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Puzzle 5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, hand-drawn art style and focuses on solving puzzles in a magical, botanical setting.
- #16 The Tiny Bang Story
87% matchVery Positive87% of 6,576 reviews2011
Dev: Colibri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve...
Why similar: Point & Click 75%, Puzzle 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Adventure 1.2%, Retro 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn puzzle game that focuses on restoring a whimsical world.
- #17 Tangle Tower
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Point & Click 56.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 7%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated, story-rich mystery adventure with engaging point-and-click elements.
- #18 Truberbrook / Trüberbrook
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: btfPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.
Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 25.8%, Classic 6% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-crafted point-and-click mystery set in a unique, miniature-inspired world.
- #19 Creaks
84% matchVery Positive95% of 5,721 reviews2020
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Puzzle 18.9%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle game with a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic and a sense of hidden wonder.
- #20 Grim Fandango Remastered
84% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.1%, Cult Classic 21.9% ★, Classic 18.1% ★, Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich adventure with a unique world and memorable characters.
- #21 Little Misfortune
82% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.5%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Indie 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A darkly whimsical story about a child navigating a strange, magical world.
- #22 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,615 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 38.6%, Classic 17.7% ★, Cult Classic 16% ★, Adventure 11.5%, 1990's 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An essential classic point-and-click adventure known for its humor and clever puzzle design.
- #23 The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,718 reviews2025
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand!
Why similar: Point & Click 48.2%, Adventure 20.4%, Escape Room 16% ★, Puzzle 7.2%, Atmospheric 4%
- #24 Lumino City
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,380 reviews2014
Dev: State of Play
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 43.7%, Cult Classic 17.2% ★, Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 6%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-crafted aesthetic and clever puzzles that reward exploration.
- #25 A New Beginning - Final Cut
82% 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 51.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Cult Classic 8.4% ★, Classic 6.3% ★, Escape Room 2.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A story-driven, classic point-and-click adventure with a serious narrative tone.
- #26 Beyond the Wall
78% 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 56.5%, Adventure 21.7%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Puzzle 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click puzzle game that feels like a fairy tale.
- #27 Chaos on Deponia
80% matchVery Positive90% of 2,990 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 55.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 4.4%, Classic 3.7% ★, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, classic point-and-click fantasy adventure with a vibrant art style.
- #28 The Next BIG Thing
81% matchVery Positive84% of 700 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 58.1%, Adventure 21.8%, Cult Classic 10.5% ★, Classic 6.7% ★, Puzzle 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure with a distinct cinematic feel.
- #29 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,154 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 47.4%, Adventure 17.6%, Classic 15.6% ★, Cult Classic 7.5% ★, Story Rich 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, narrative-heavy point-and-click mystery with deep lore.
- #30 Syberia
78% 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 45.6%, Adventure 23.6%, Classic 12.6% ★, Puzzle 5.4%, Story Rich 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-driven adventure that excels in world-building and atmosphere.
- #31 Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,328 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 54%, Adventure 17%, Cult Classic 8.5% ★, Classic 5.9% ★, Indie 2.7%
- #32 Nancy Drew®: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Follow a Trail to Hidden Secrets and Sabotage!
Why similar: Point & Click 42.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Classic 14.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Puzzle 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, story-rich adventure that rewards careful observation.
- #33 Escape the Dark Tower
73% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: pq pixels
Windows · Mac
Step into a realm of mystery and magic with Escape the Dark Tower, a captivating escape room adventure in charming pixel art.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Escape Room 13.6% ★, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #34 The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
77% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia
Why similar: Point & Click 63.6%, Adventure 23.3%, Fantasy 8.8%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #35 Escape Lala - Retro Point and Click Adventure
74% matchVery Positive99% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac
You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3
Why similar: Point & Click 58.2%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 7.2%, Retro 6.9%, Puzzle 3.8%
- #36 Gomo
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,879 reviews2013
Dev: Fishcow StudioPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!
Why similar: Point & Click 48.9%, Adventure 34.8%, Indie 9.4%, Puzzle 5.1%, Hand-drawn 1.2%
- #37 Between Me and The Night
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 833 reviews2016
Dev: RainDance LX
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.
Why similar: Cult Classic 31.3% ★, Point & Click 28.8%, Adventure 23.2%, Retro 8.5%, 1990's 8.3%
- #38 Syberia 3
75% matchMixed52% of 4,698 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 45.5%, Adventure 22.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
- #39 Myst: Masterpiece Edition
74% matchVery Positive86% of 1,043 reviews2011
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Point & Click 37.9%, Adventure 25%, Classic 21.6% ★, 1990's 5.4%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #40 Lost in Play
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Fantasy 7.4%, Indie 5.5%
- #41 Escape Lala 2 - Retro Point and Click Adventure
72% matchVery Positive99% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: DuckbearLab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.
Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Adventure 23.5%, Retro 8.4%, Indie 8.1%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #42 Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,573 reviews2015
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?
Why similar: Point & Click 56.7%, Adventure 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Indie 3.8%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #43 The Office Quest
72% matchVery Positive93% of 829 reviews2018
Dev: 11Sheep
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Every day in the office is the same, clicking the same keys, attending the same boring meetings, wearing the same fluffy monster onesies, until something strange and magical happens. Now you need to sneak away, no matter how!
Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Adventure 23.2%, Classic 12% ★, Indie 7.4%, Puzzle 5%
- #44 Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened
67% matchVery Positive91% of 247 reviews2025
Dev: Cortopia StudiosPub: Beyond Frames
Windows
Down the Rabbit Hole is an adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.4%, Adventure 19.6%, Fantasy 8.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #45 The Curse of Monkey Island
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Cult Classic 24.1% ★, 1990's 9.9%, Classic 9.4% ★, Adventure 8.5%
- #46 Near-Mage
66% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.7%, Adventure 17%, Fantasy 10%, Story Rich 7.9%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
- #47 Landlord of the Woods
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,182 reviews2021
Dev: Madison Karrh
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Adventure 15%, Puzzle 8.3%, Hand-drawn 4.8%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #48 She and the Light Bearer
71% matchVery Positive85% of 381 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Adventure 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Indie 8.3%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #49 Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
71% matchVery Positive96% of 393 reviews2009
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch this train — it’s your ticket to solving a century-old mystery!
Why similar: Point & Click 38.9%, Adventure 22.5%, Classic 18.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #50 Thimbleweed Park™
69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,127 reviews2017
Dev: Terrible Toybox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Cult Classic 9.8% ★, Classic 7.4% ★, 1990's 3.9%
- #51 Armikrog
73% matchMixed59% of 1,613 reviews2015
Dev: Pencil Test StudiosPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 52.8%, Adventure 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Puzzle 6%, Indie 1.9%
- #52 The Button Witch
69% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: DDreams Games
Windows
Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!
Why similar: Point & Click 45%, Adventure 22.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Indie 7.2%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #53 The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk
70% matchVery Positive89% of 541 reviews2017
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The flute nose dynasty has been watching over Asposia for centuries on end. In secret, they fill the roly-poly world with light and life. Emil, a trader for odds and ends, has led all the Asposians astray, making them believe that the dynasty is in cahoots with dark forces.
Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Adventure 30.7%, Retro 10.1%, Story Rich 3.6%, Puzzle 3.6%
- #54 Night Reverie
66% matchVery Positive97% of 324 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Adventure 30.8%, Puzzle 21.8%, Story Rich 19.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Indie 7.7%
- #55 Hare In The Hat
71% matchMixed68% of 421 reviews2015
Dev: RunServer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Evil magician holds the Hare imprisoned. Your quest is to save him! Join the fabulous adventure in perfect mix of hidden object, puzzle and room escape genres!
Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Adventure 26.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Indie 8.6%, Hand-drawn 5.4%
- #56 Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
70% 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 44.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Classic 16.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #57 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 43.3%, Classic 16.6% ★, Adventure 12.5%, Cult Classic 12% ★, 1990's 4.1%
- #58 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
61% matchVery Positive88% of 291 reviews2025
Dev: Smallthing StudiosPub: ININ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!
Why similar: Point & Click 39.5%, Adventure 12.9%, 1990's 9.2%, Fantasy 7.9%, Retro 7.9%
- #59 OneShot: World Machine Edition
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,777 reviews2024
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.
Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Puzzle 18.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Indie 12%
- #60 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
68% 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: Point & Click 34.1%, Adventure 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, Puzzle 5.1%
