Games Like Unforeseen Incidents

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: Detective 20.7%, Point & Click 20%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Funny 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a stunning art style and a compelling mystery that rewards keen observation and character interaction.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Conspiracy 22.3% ★, Detective 15.1%, Point & Click 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Mystery 12%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a brilliant, deduction-based mystery experience that challenges your logic in a unique, atmospheric setting.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Detective 11.6%, Conspiracy 11.5% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that balances historical mystery with engaging, well-written dialogue.

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 39.6%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 8.3%, Comedy 7.7%, Detective 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that captures the humor and classic puzzle design of the genre's golden age.

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.8%, Detective 17.7%, Mystery 13%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming hand-drawn aesthetic with witty humor and a fascinating sci-fi premise.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.4%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 11%, Dark Humor 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a humorous, episodic approach to supernatural investigation with a distinct pixel-art style.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Soundtrack 11.8% ★, Hand-drawn 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a gritty, character-driven mystery with a strong narrative focus and atmospheric storytelling.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Conspiracy 21.3% ★, Point & Click 14.5%, Detective 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully updated classic that sets the standard for narrative-heavy, mystery-focused point-and-click adventures.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.8%, Detective 14.9%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Comedy 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features gorgeous hand-drawn art and a lighthearted noir tone that mirrors the charm of classic adventure games.

Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Comedy 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the nostalgic feel of 80s adventure games with a story-rich mystery and meaningful player choices.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Boasts beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a witty, character-focused story that feels both classic and fresh.

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 30%, Detective 22.3%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired sci-fi mystery where your choices and investigative approach significantly impact the narrative.

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 56%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Puzzle 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn post-apocalyptic adventure that emphasizes deep world-building and logical puzzle-solving.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Point & Click 18.2%, Detective 15.3%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Comedy 9.7%, Funny 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, noir-themed point-and-click adventure that features a unique cast and clever investigative mechanics.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Detective 19.6%, Funny 10.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished detective game that emphasizes exploration and deduction through a charming, stylized interface.

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Comedy 10.2%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, hand-drawn adventure that leans heavily into British humor and eccentric mystery-solving.

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 58.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Mystery 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich cyberpunk adventure that excels at weaving complex mysteries with thought-provoking themes.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.5%, Soundtrack 12.8% ★, Detective 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on mystery and puzzle-solving in a beautiful setting.

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Detective 19%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that uses traditional point-and-click mechanics to uncover secrets in a remote location.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Comedy 10.6%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, classic-style mystery set on a train that captures the spirit of traditional point-and-click investigations.

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 51.8%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 8%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, hand-drawn adventure that excels at world-building and charming, puzzle-filled exploration.

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 70.2%, Adventure 18%, Mystery 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, character-driven mystery that utilizes unique memory and association mechanics to solve complex problems.

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.4%, Point & Click 23.2%, Detective 14.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Stylized 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, atmospheric puzzle game that rewards observation and deduction in a way that feels deeply satisfying.

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Point & Click 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Detective 14.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, puzzle-heavy mystery that features a distinct art style and a surreal, engaging atmosphere.

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 25.3%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Stylized 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic puzzle-adventure with a distinct hand-drawn style that relies on environmental storytelling rather than dialogue.

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Comic Book 14.6%, Detective 13.6%, Point & Click 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique visual investigation mechanics that allow you to solve mysteries across different time periods.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Mystery 24.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful mystery deduction game with a striking visual style that challenges you to piece together a complex narrative.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Comedy 16.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 6.3%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game filled with humor, parody, and solid puzzle design that fans of the genre will appreciate.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Conspiracy 20% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, Detective 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Mystery 10.7%

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 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Detective 10.5%, Mystery 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, atmospheric adventure that focuses on a deep, emotional journey through a beautifully realized world.

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, Detective 14%, Dark Humor 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Mystery 9.9%

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 36.2%, Comedy 15%, Puzzle 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Dark Humor 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, funny, and classic point-and-click adventure that is well-known for its quirky characters and inventive puzzles.

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Mystery 21.1%, Detective 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 8.6%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Conspiracy 17.2% ★, Detective 13.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 9.2%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Comic Book 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Detective 11.9%

Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Funny 9.2%, Detective 9.1%

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Comedy 13.3%, Funny 12.5%, Conspiracy 8.7% ★, Mystery 8.4%

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 32.2%, Comedy 12.2%, Detective 11.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 8.9%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Detective 14%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 11%

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Point & Click 20.6%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Point & Click 21.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Cartoony 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Funny 10.2%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Comic Book 16.7%, Detective 13.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Enter the mysterious world of Skaramazuzu, and get ready to be tested. Meet strange beings and whimsical personalities, face challenges, and solve riddles in a hand-drawn, black and white 2D world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.4%, Soundtrack 17.1% ★, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

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 21.2%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Comedy 7.8%

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Conspiracy 15.8% ★, Point & Click 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Dark Humor 9.3%, Detective 7.6%

Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!

Why similar: Point & Click 16.2%, Comic Book 16%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Dark Humor 10%, Detective 8.1%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Detective 17.8%, Mystery 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Mystery 17.3%, Funny 11.5%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 11.3%

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 35.9%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 9.5%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Conspiracy 25.6% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Detective 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 9%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Point & Click 20.9%, Detective 17.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Comic Book 15.4%, Detective 14.8%, Hand-drawn 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Point & Click 11.6%

A deceptively difficult deduction game about one very unfortunate family. Revisit their worst moments, form your own conclusions, and solve this silly yet challenging mystery.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 25.7%, Conspiracy 17.5% ★, Puzzle 16.6%, Story Rich 15.8%, Atmospheric 13.4%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Conspiracy 16.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Detective 11.4%, Point & Click 10.3%

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Detective 17.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Dark Humor 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

Chapter Two 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 26.2%, Detective 21.1%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Dark Humor 16.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Detective 17.3%, Comedy 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%