Games Like The Shopkeeper

The Last Time features the narrative depth and emotional impact of a modern adventure title, delivered with the graphical style and game mechanics of a classic point-and-click. Play as Jack Glover, a frail old man who must come out of retirement to face his demons.

Why similar: Adventure 60.3%, Indie 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same melancholic, narrative-focused point-and-click experience with a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling.

Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.8%, Adventure 33.3%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired point-and-click adventure shares the same indie charm and focus on moral dilemmas as the seed game.

The Moment of Silence is a classic point-and-click 3rd person adventure game set in New York City in 2044. Players step into the role of Peter Wright, an advertising executive currently heading up the Government's 'Freedom of Speech' campaign.

Why similar: Adventure 44.9%, Point & Click 34.7%, Indie 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that features a deep, dystopian narrative and a similar sense of mounting dread.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Point & Click 29.9%, Indie 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly matches the eerie, atmospheric, and supernatural mystery elements found in the seed game.

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 46%, Adventure 34.2%, Indie 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a masterclass in choice-driven narrative point-and-click gameplay with a dark, supernatural twist.

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 49.7%, Adventure 34.6%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant sci-fi adventure that emphasizes deep world-building and complex, consequence-heavy puzzles.

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 52.8%, Adventure 31%, Indie 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure features a unique, desolate world and the classic inventory-based puzzle design found in LucasArts titles.

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 98.4%, Adventure 1.1%, Indie 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling mystery-driven point-and-click experience with a strong sense of place and character.

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 41.7%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 23.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the surreal, dark, and psychologically unsettling tone that makes the seed game so memorable.

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 52%, Adventure 34.1%, Indie 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir point-and-click adventure that excels at building tension through its narrative and atmosphere.

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Adventure 34.6%, Indie 23.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, consequence-driven take on the point-and-click genre where preparation is key to survival.

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 47.7%, Adventure 34.2%, Indie 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features intricate, multi-character puzzle mechanics and a gripping, high-stakes mystery plot.

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 50.9%, Adventure 32.8%, Indie 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic ghost-hunting mystery that captures the intimate, dialogue-heavy feel of traditional point-and-click adventures.

Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?

Why similar: Point & Click 69.3%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a mysterious environment.

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 51.6%, Adventure 48.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a futuristic setting with deep narrative choices and classic point-and-click investigation mechanics.

Follow the Dark Path into a world of Druidic lore and Celtic myths. It is the Autumn Equinox on Barrow Hill, a time of great power, when the ancient standing stones are at their most powerful and dangerous. You have one night to make the offerings, follow the Dark Path and escape Barrow Hill.

Why similar: Adventure 61%, Indie 39%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the eerie, isolated atmosphere that defines the seed game's setting.

Pants Quest is a tiny, lovingly crafted point & click adventure game about finding your way in life. And your pants. Sometimes just getting dressed & leaving the house feels like an impossible task. Follow one man's emotional journey to deal with the hurdles that life can throw at you on a bad day.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.9%, Adventure 45.1%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and charming point-and-click adventure that captures the lighthearted side of the genre.

You only have 21 days until this living city dies. The clock is ticking. You can’t be everywhere at once. Decide what to explore, who to meet and see every decision shape the curious stories and terrible secrets of this branching narrative game.

Why similar: Adventure 56.3%, Indie 43.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a rich, branching narrative set in a strange city that rewards deep investigation and curiosity.

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 46.4%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian adventure that focuses on strong character motivations and the consequences of the player's actions.

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 53.6%, Adventure 43.2%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, classic LucasArts adventure that shares the same whimsical yet dark tone as the seed game.

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 56.2%, Adventure 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic eerie adventure that excels at blending historical mystery with supernatural horror.

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 53.2%, Adventure 46.8%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the gold standard of LucasArts-style point-and-click adventures with its distinct art and narrative style.

After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.

Why similar: Adventure 72%, Indie 28%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich adventure that explores mystery and exploration through a unique, story-driven lens.

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 52.7%, Adventure 27.6%, Indie 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal horror adventure excels at creating a disturbing and memorable narrative experience.

In the Salesman, you play as a recently laid-off employee trying to survive the grind of job applications, debt, and dwindling hope. Trade your belongings for ad-supported replacements as you slowly sell away your life in this psychological horror game

Why similar: Adventure 65.4%, Indie 34.6%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 56.2%, Adventure 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery adventure that focuses on investigative work and dark, mature themes.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 52%, Point & Click 48%

Why You'll Like It: A classic narrative-heavy adventure that excels at building a sense of wonder and mystery through its world.

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Adventure 38.7%, Point & Click 34%, Indie 27.4%

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 58.4%, Adventure 41.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts sci-fi adventure that features the same deliberate pacing and puzzle-solving as the seed game.

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 47.1%, Adventure 33.9%, Indie 19%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game features a compelling dystopian narrative and iconic point-and-click mechanics.

Take a night shift job in a place that runs on habit, not purpose. Restock shelves, take deliveries, clean the mess, and try to make it till morning. Not everything feels right and you’re never quite alone. Something waits in the dark.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something.

Why similar: Adventure 52.2%, Point & Click 47.8%

Murder Mystery Adventure tells the suspenseful story of a chilling murder committed in a mysterious mansion upon the hillside at the outskirts of town. Only you can solve the crime. Only you have the wits to solve challenging puzzles to unveil critical clues.

Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the core investigation and puzzle-solving elements that define the point-and-click genre.

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.9%, Adventure 34.7%, Indie 18.4%

The game is a dramatic point&click adventure about a criminal who is trying to atone for the sins of his past.

Why similar: Adventure 46.9%, Indie 32.2%, Point & Click 20.9%

A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.

Why similar: Adventure 59.3%, Indie 40.7%

This is a dramatic deep social point&click adventure about tough childhood and self-sacrifice.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.7%, Adventure 43.4%, Indie 4%

It’s the new 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 42.2%, Adventure 34.2%, Indie 23.5%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 41.3%

Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction.

Why similar: Adventure 43.1%, Point & Click 28.6%, Indie 28.3%

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.7%, Adventure 29.2%, Indie 20.1%

In this game you’re an experienced restorer currently working in a museum workshop. The restorer’s friend requested him to fix some old exhibits. From that moment his adventure starts.

Why similar: Indie 66.2%, Adventure 33.8%

Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After is a FMV adventure game experience that tells the story of a man who tries to uncover the truth behind his strange nightmares and the mystery of the village he's living in.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 24.8%, Indie 12.8%

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: Adventure 36.6%, Point & Click 35.4%, Indie 28%

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Adventure 52.3%, Point & Click 39.5%, Indie 8.2%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Indie 56.6%, Adventure 43.4%

A fourth-wall-breaking narrative adventure. It’s interview day, and you really need this job—enough to ignore the talking printer, the anomaly corridor, and the ridiculous life-or-death trials your interviewer keeps putting you in. But deep down, you know... something here is very, very wrong.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.

Why similar: Indie 51.9%, Adventure 48.1%

As an adventurer, you have unintentionally uncovered a horrifying secret hidden in the town for years. Every choice you make will shape the story and become part of your personality test. Will you be the hero who saves the villagers, or will you sacrifice them to create your own legend?

Why similar: Point & Click 68.1%, Adventure 31.9%

With your final build missing, and only till the end of the night to publish his game, Warren must take up the difficult adventure to make a new build before the end of the night through whatever means necessary. Join Warren's quest to publish his title before the end of the night and become an indie dev.

Why similar: Adventure 50.5%, Indie 49.5%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Adventure 85.8%, Indie 14.2%

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 43.6%, Adventure 33.4%, Indie 23%

First-person horror game where you work the night shift at a Mexican convenience store, handling daily tasks while facing eerie and unexpected events.

Why similar: Adventure 67.6%, Indie 32.4%

You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.

Why similar: Adventure 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Why similar: Point & Click 66%, Adventure 34%

This dark act takes place from a single day of the Lighthouse Keeper. Listen to keeper carefully and help him to interrupt his twenty-years-old shift at the Lighthouse.

Why similar: Adventure 91.7%, Indie 8.3%

Delve into a troubled student's mind as his grip on reality unravels . . .

Why similar: Adventure 56.3%, Indie 43.7%

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Indie 27.6%, Adventure 27.3%

Be the tax collector of a shady city hall in this narrative-driven resource management game. Talk to debtors, manage a team, make difficult choices, and challenge the city's moral decay. It's their money, but it's your job.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Adventure 32.9%, Indie 24.4%