Games Like The Whispered World Special Edition

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 48.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 5%, Fantasy 4.4%, Puzzle 4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar whimsical yet melancholic fantasy atmosphere and beautiful hand-drawn art style.

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 55.1%, Adventure 26.5%, Puzzle 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Story Rich 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming, fantasy-filled world with classic point-and-click mechanics and a heartfelt story.

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 43.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning hand-drawn aesthetic and clever, wordless puzzle-solving that mirrors the charm of classic adventures.

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 56.7%, Adventure 19.8%, Story Rich 6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes a strong, emotional narrative and character-driven storytelling.

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 52.6%, Adventure 21.8%, Puzzle 5.6%, Fantasy 5.3%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a rich fantasy world, this game features a similar art style and a focus on dark, atmospheric storytelling.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This whimsical, nature-themed puzzle adventure captures the same sense of wonder and artistic detail found in The Whispered World.

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 49%, Adventure 24.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Fantasy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct companion to Chains of Satinav that continues the high-quality fantasy narrative and puzzle design.

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 47.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 9.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly atmospheric and visually unique puzzle adventure that relies on environmental storytelling.

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 45%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a hand-drawn aesthetic with a deeply emotional and surreal narrative experience.

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 55.3%, Adventure 21.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Fantasy 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy adventure that excels in deep world-building and an immersive, epic 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 47.1%, Adventure 27.2%, Puzzle 9%, Story Rich 5.3%, Escape Room 4.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential atmospheric point-and-click adventure known for its poignant story and memorable world.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 55%, Adventure 24%, Fantasy 5.3%, Comedy 4.2%, Puzzle 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential fantasy point-and-click adventure that balances humor with a grand, classic quest.

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 51.7%, Adventure 19.4%, Puzzle 7.5%, Comedy 4.9%, Story Rich 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure known for its vibrant art style and humorous, character-driven world.

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 54.4%, Adventure 28.6%, Story Rich 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Puzzle 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that blends mystery with classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 28.8%, Indie 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-crafted aesthetic and a mysterious, atmospheric tone that feels distinct yet familiar.

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 56%, Adventure 22.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Indie 7.6%, Atmospheric 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-driven point-and-click adventure with deep character development and a compelling fantasy 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 58.9%, Adventure 20.7%, Indie 4.3%, Puzzle 4.2%, Comedy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, hand-drawn adventure that offers a unique, puzzle-heavy experience with a distinct personality.

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 61.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Story Rich 6.2%, Indie 6%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, atmospheric, and hand-drawn world with challenging puzzles and a thoughtful narrative.

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 44.5%, Adventure 21%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that emphasizes visual storytelling and a beautiful soundtrack.

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 30%, Adventure 25.2%, Story Rich 14.6%, Fantasy 10.8%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply immersive fantasy adventure that focuses on choice-driven storytelling and rich world-building.

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 35.6%, Adventure 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Indie 8.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, hand-drawn puzzle adventure that relies on atmosphere and visual cues to tell its story.

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 98.9%, Adventure 0.6%, Indie 0.1%, Story Rich 0.1%, Puzzle 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strong, narrative-driven point-and-click adventure that excels at building a mysterious and engaging atmosphere.

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 37.8%, Adventure 26%, Puzzle 10.4%, Fantasy 8.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic fantasy adventure that focuses on storytelling and whimsical world-building.

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 49.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Indie 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical yet dark narrative adventure that captures a specific emotional tone similar to the seed game.

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 65.7%, Adventure 25%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, story-rich puzzle adventure that utilizes unique mechanics to drive its emotional narrative.

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 58.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Story Rich 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that prioritizes deep, mature storytelling and intricate puzzle design.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 58.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Escape Room 3.8% ★, Indie 3.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong, cinematic narrative and a hand-drawn aesthetic that fits the classic adventure mold.

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 51.3%, Adventure 38.4%, Puzzle 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intriguing mystery adventure with a distinct art style and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

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 61%, Adventure 22.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply story-rich point-and-click adventure with a complex, immersive world and challenging puzzles.

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 49.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 6.5%, Comedy 5.3%, Indie 3.9%

Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.4%, Adventure 29.3%, Puzzle 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, classic point-and-click adventure that focuses on mystery and engaging puzzle-solving.

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.8%, Adventure 22.3%, Puzzle 6%, Story Rich 5.8%, Comedy 4.6%

Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia

Why similar: Point & Click 57.9%, Adventure 23.7%, Fantasy 8.9%, Indie 4.9%, Comedy 3.8%

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 58.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 5.9%, Comedy 4.5%, Escape Room 3.1% ★

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 43.5%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 12.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Hand-drawn 1.6%

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 50.2%, Adventure 23%, Comedy 5.4%, Puzzle 5.4%, Escape Room 5% ★

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 51.6%, Adventure 34.4%, Puzzle 5.9%, Story Rich 5.2%, Comedy 2.9%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 67.4%, Adventure 28.2%, Puzzle 4.4%

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Adventure 40%, Puzzle 6.4%, Comedy 3.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

Message Quest is a tiny stained-glass point-n-click adventure about laziness and her herald. Imagine yourself as the main hero’s conscience, the one that must make him work when all he wants to do is sleep.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Puzzle 8.6%, Fantasy 7%

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 61.6%, Adventure 28.3%, Puzzle 5.1%, Story Rich 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Adventure 21.1%, Fantasy 14.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!!Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.3%, Adventure 27.5%, Indie 10.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, Puzzle 5.7%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, Comedy 5.5%

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 37.7%, Adventure 18%, Indie 9.8%, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

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 53%, Adventure 30%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Indie 5.2%, Story Rich 4.1%

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 35.3%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Puzzle 7.2%

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: Puzzle 23.2%, Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Indie 13.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Indie 7.9%, Fantasy 4.7%

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 37.4%, Adventure 26.2%, Indie 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Fantasy 6.2%

SHAPIK: The Moon Quest is a touching and atmospheric quest, the story of which unfolds in a mysterious world after a nuclear war.

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

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 52%, Adventure 29.2%, Story Rich 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Puzzle 2.7%

This multi-award winning adventure game explores a love story between two beautiful souls through ingenious humour, mind bending puzzles and a bizarre, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation style.

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Adventure 23.2%, Indie 11.4%, Puzzle 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Puzzle 14.6%, Indie 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Point & Click 11.6%

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Indie 3.5%, Story Rich 2.7%

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 52.4%, Adventure 22.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Puzzle 7%, Atmospheric 4.7%

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 56.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Indie 6.4%, Story Rich 5%, Comedy 4.9%

Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Adventure 31.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Story Rich 5.3%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Hand-drawn 6.6%

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 44%, Point & Click 28.9%, Indie 17.9%, Puzzle 6.5%, Comedy 2.8%