Games Like URU: Complete Chronicles

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 38.2%, Puzzle 26.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Indie 5.9%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the original developers of Myst, this game offers the same signature blend of alien environments and intricate mechanical puzzles.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Adventure 32.5%, Puzzle 28.9%, Exploration 17.9%, Point & Click 11%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best indie successors to the Myst formula, featuring deep, interconnected puzzles and a mysterious island setting.

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

Why similar: Adventure 34.4%, Puzzle 32.4%, Exploration 23.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest title from Cyan Worlds continues their legacy of crafting mysterious, puzzle-filled worlds that reward careful observation.

The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Puzzle 22.2%, Casual 14.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Point & Click 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that maintains the high-quality puzzle design and immersive world-building of the franchise.

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Puzzle 42%, Exploration 18.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on environmental observation and non-linear puzzle solving within a beautifully isolated, atmospheric landscape.

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 38.4%, Adventure 29.4%, Point & Click 10.9%, Indie 6.3%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative puzzle game that emphasizes observation and deciphering languages, mirroring the intellectual discovery found in Uru.

The Grand Finale of the greatest adventure! Decide the fate of a civilization in this triumphant final chapter to the Myst saga. Embark on an epic journey into the heart of a shattered empire as the only explorer who can still save it— or destroy it with the wrong choices.

Why similar: Adventure 40%, Puzzle 19.9%, Casual 13.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Point & Click 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a definitive conclusion to the original Myst narrative arc with 3D exploration mechanics similar to Uru.

In Myst IV: Revelation, the next chapter in the greatest adventure saga of all time, you'll travel through environments pulsing with life to unearth a treacherous scheme involving two of Myst's most sinister villains.

Why similar: Adventure 38.5%, Casual 19.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Point & Click 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Deepens the lore of the Myst universe with highly detailed environments and complex, tactile puzzle mechanics.

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Why similar: Puzzle 53.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Difficult 7.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines complex, logic-based puzzles with deep philosophical themes and a sense of uncovering a forgotten history.

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

Why similar: Adventure 29.5%, Puzzle 25.3%, Exploration 18.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, Casual 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short but highly atmospheric puzzle-adventure that pays direct homage to the Myst series' style of exploration.

Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.

Why similar: Adventure 33.4%, Puzzle 26.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Point & Click 12%, Difficult 5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for free-roaming 3D exploration of the original Myst island, bridging the gap between classic point-and-click and Uru's movement.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Exploration 29.9%, Adventure 29.6%, Puzzle 24.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled experience in archaeological discovery and environmental storytelling that captures the spirit of exploration found in Uru.

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Puzzle 21.7%, Difficult 13.1%, Exploration 12.5%, Point & Click 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style puzzle adventure that tasks players with exploring a sprawling, mysterious castle filled with hidden secrets.

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: Adventure 43.3%, Puzzle 17.7%, Casual 15.7%, Point & Click 12.3%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational experience for any fan of the puzzle-exploration genre.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Adventure 32%, Puzzle 29%, Exploration 13.6%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative focus and environmental puzzles set in a lush, mysterious, and isolated island environment.

A massive, magical escape room. Retro-inspired, point-&-click, mystical cave exploration. Auto-magic maps, limited inventory, fantastic creatures and a deep mystery at the heart of the experience. From award winning designer of King’s Quest and Phantasmagoria.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Puzzle 25.4%, Exploration 19.8%, Point & Click 16.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic adventure game that emphasizes exploration and navigating a complex, subterranean world.

Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.

Why similar: Adventure 31.5%, Puzzle 23.7%, Exploration 12.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Difficult 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original masterpiece of the series, essential for understanding the deep lore and world-building that Uru expands upon.

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: Adventure 48.1%, Point & Click 23.6%, Puzzle 17%, Difficult 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that shares the deep, story-rich world-building that fans of Uru's lore will appreciate.

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Puzzle 31.1%, Adventure 19.1%, Exploration 18.5%, Difficult 17.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features mind-bending spatial puzzles that require players to rethink their perspective within a vast, architectural environment.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Puzzle 47.6%, Adventure 29.1%, Exploration 19.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses perspective-based mechanics to solve puzzles, offering a unique sense of discovery and environmental interaction.

Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.

Why similar: Adventure 60.9%, Point & Click 26.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational series for the adventure genre, offering a variety of puzzle-filled worlds to explore.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Adventure 41.5%, Puzzle 25.7%, Exploration 19%, Indie 9.4%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that focuses on piecing together a fractured narrative through environmental puzzles.

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Puzzle 28.7%, Exploration 20.2%, Casual 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.

Why similar: Puzzle 38.1%, Exploration 23.9%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, atmospheric puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a minimalist, surreal world.

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: Adventure 51.4%, Point & Click 19.3%, Puzzle 16.3%, Indie 8.4%, Atmospheric 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated adventure game that focuses on a melancholic, atmospheric journey.

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Adventure 50.4%, Exploration 33.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of exploration and interacting with a beautiful, atmospheric world without the pressure of combat.

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: Adventure 49%, Point & Click 23.7%, Puzzle 19.2%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that offers a dense world filled with unique puzzles and character-driven storytelling.

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Puzzle 28.5%, Exploration 20.2%, Point & Click 6%, Casual 4.4%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 42.3%, Exploration 24.5%, Puzzle 10.6%, Indie 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A serene exploration game that captures the feeling of traversing vast, ancient landscapes.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Puzzle 54.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Masterfully designed tactile puzzles that reward players for their attention to detail and mechanical curiosity.

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Point & Click 25.5%, Puzzle 24.1%, Casual 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.

Why similar: Puzzle 64.1%, Exploration 35.9%

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

Why similar: Adventure 69.9%, Point & Click 30.1%

The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.

Why similar: Adventure 69.8%, Point & Click 21.6%, Exploration 8.7%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Why similar: Puzzle 48.2%, Point & Click 22.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Gateway is an award-winning minimalist point & click puzzle adventure set in a desolate black void. The Gateway Trilogy includes remastered versions of the first two games – plus a never-before-seen third installment.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.5%, Exploration 22.4%, Casual 19.1%, Point & Click 19.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.

Why similar: Adventure 70.7%, Point & Click 27.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Lowglow - an audiovisual puzzle journey. Glowingly beautiful graphics combined with a dynamic audio environment make sure that Lowglow is an unforgettable, mind-bending experience for you!

Why similar: Adventure 32.3%, Puzzle 25.9%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%

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

Why similar: Adventure 56%, Exploration 22.5%, Point & Click 19.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Puzzle 26.2%, Exploration 19.2%, Casual 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%

“Darkness and Flame. Enemy in Reflection” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests.

Why similar: Adventure 52.3%, Casual 32%, Puzzle 10.1%, Point & Click 5.6%

In 1988 you met Mr. Rabbit and a host of his friends in the World of the Manhole. Your friends are still here, but they've done some remodeling. Prepare for a grand adventure in the world of the Manhole Masterpiece Edition. A world of epic wonder and whimsical magic.

Why similar: Adventure 57.6%, Casual 42.4%

When one brother is taken away by the Inquisition, the other must search for answers that will set his imprisoned sibling free. You’ll be quickly immersed in an extraordinary expedition, as you explore the ravishingly beautiful and detailed locations and solve a unique combination of puzzles, mini-games, and other challenges within the...

Why similar: Adventure 79.8%, Point & Click 20.2%

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: Adventure 48.3%, Point & Click 31.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Atmospheric 0.5%

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: Adventure 28.2%, Puzzle 26.6%, Point & Click 20.2%, Exploration 16.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%

A cycle of adventure games set in the Lands of Dream, including The Sea Will Claim Everything.

Why similar: Adventure 56%, Point & Click 25.3%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Return to Zork: A mesmerizing interactive adventure of danger, intrigue and cunning.

Why similar: Adventure 83.4%, Point & Click 16.6%

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

Why similar: Adventure 51%, Point & Click 30.7%, Puzzle 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Pahelika: Revelations is the quintessential Fantasy Adventure, focussing on Exploration & Puzzle solving. Set in an alternate reality where magic co-exists with science, Pahelika: Revelations takes you on the fantastical quest undertaken by Sudesh Budkoti, the protagonist of the Pahelika series.

Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Casual 22.8%, Puzzle 15%, Point & Click 13.1%, Indie 10.1%

Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a place full of mystery and adventure. There's a surprise around every turn, a huge world to explore and dozens of mini-games to enjoy. Spelunx and the Caves of Mr.

Why similar: Adventure 60.7%, Casual 39.3%

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 66.2%, Point & Click 23.2%, Indie 10.6%

A collection of surreal tales, each connected to a stored-away object from childhood. Pick one to follow the moon, feed a hungry lizard or build a peculiar cabinet.

Why similar: Adventure 23.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Casual 18.5%, Point & Click 12.9%, Exploration 11.8%

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 31.4%, Adventure 22%, Exploration 18.9%, Casual 12.4%, Indie 8.5%

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

Why similar: Adventure 60.3%, Point & Click 30.9%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A sequel to the ISOLAND series, where you continue your journey to explore the story of the universe on this island.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.9%, Adventure 21.5%, Exploration 18.4%, Casual 14.4%, Point & Click 14.1%

Puzzle expansion for Penumbra: Black Plague. Requiem is part of Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, included in the Penumbra Collection.

Why similar: Adventure 50.5%, Puzzle 31.2%, Indie 12.3%, Atmospheric 6%

Archaica is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles. In this game, we become the Light Bearer who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster.

Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Puzzle 27.3%, Casual 17.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Indie 8.9%

Live the saga of Uruz! A fantasy epic action adventure based on Central Asian Turkish mythology and culture. Explore the ruined lands, help people, solve small puzzles, face the monsters and spiritual creatures, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Adventure 40.3%, Puzzle 33.3%, Indie 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Adventure 40%, Puzzle 34%, Indie 8.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Make fantastic discoveries and dare to go into the deepest depths of the moon to solve puzzles that will allow you to go back to Earth.

Why similar: Adventure 46.5%, Casual 19.9%, Puzzle 18%, Point & Click 15.6%