Games Like Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town

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: Pirates 25.9% ★, Point & Click 23.4%, Comedy 10.5%, Funny 7.5%, Cartoon 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that perfectly captures the humor and puzzle-solving charm of the classic pirate adventure series.

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Pirates 24.2% ★, Retro 12.4%, Cartoony 6.8%, Comedy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, cartoony art style and witty writing that directly mirrors the aesthetic of Willy Morgan.

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%, Adventure 10.5%, Retro 9.7%, Comedy 9.5%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 90s adventure games that delivers the same retro feel and complex puzzle design.

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: Pirates 31.5% ★, Point & Click 28.6%, Comedy 11.6%, Funny 7.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive pirate-themed point-and-click adventure that set the gold standard for the genre.

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 22.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 10.4%, Funny 10.1%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on engaging investigation and puzzle-solving with a distinct, highly appealing art style.

Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot takes on the villainous Baron Widebeard in this point and click adventure game. Meet a hilarious cast of characters including Tom Baker (Dr Who) and face perplexing challenges in your search for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.

Why similar: Pirates 41.8% ★, Point & Click 15.9%, 2.5D 8.9%, Old School 7.8%, Comedy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted pirate-themed adventure that features a charming hand-drawn style and classic point-and-click gameplay.

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 22.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 11.1%, Cartoony 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that balances mystery, history, and exploration with great polish.

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: Investigation 22.9%, Point & Click 19.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Cartoony 13.5%, Funny 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling mystery-solving experience with the same high-quality, classic adventure structure.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 45.1%, Comedy 18.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Retro 7%, Puzzle 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand, humorous fantasy adventure that mirrors the tone and narrative focus of the seed game.

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 39.8%, Comedy 20.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Funny 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same brand of quirky, sarcastic humor and inventory-based puzzle design as Willy Morgan.

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 20.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Comedy 11.3%, Retro 9.7%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides short, punchy, and humorous mystery cases in a classic point-and-click format.

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: Investigation 14.5%, Point & Click 14.1%, 2.5D 12.9%, Mystery 9%, Comedy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, hand-drawn mystery that feels very similar in its pacing and point-and-click mechanics.

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 33.7% ★, Point & Click 16.3%, Retro 10.3%, Funny 9%, Comedy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pirate-themed adventure that uses a nostalgic pixel-art aesthetic to tell a heartfelt story.

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, Old School 12.2%, 1980s 12%, Comedy 9.6%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, puzzle-heavy adventure that emphasizes clever dialogue and creative narrative solutions.

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 27.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and a comedic adventure tone that feels very similar to Willy Morgan.

A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Nonlinear 22.3%, Comedy 15.4%, Funny 10.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, funny adventure that feels like a direct homage to the classic LucasArts style.

Duke Grabowski is a classic point-and-click adventure, created with love by an indie team that includes Bill Tiller (The Curse of Monkey Island, Steven Spielberg's The Dig, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine).

Why similar: Pirates 31% ★, 2.5D 13.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Comedy 8.2%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous take on the pirate life that focuses on classic adventure gameplay and character interaction.

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 17.6%, Cartoon 12.5%, Retro 11.6%, Comedy 10.9%, Funny 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A return to a classic series that heavily influenced the humor and puzzle design of the genre.

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 19.5%, Investigation 15.6%, Funny 10.6%, Comedy 10%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigation and point-and-click mechanics in an engaging, accessible way.

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: Nonlinear 20.1%, Point & Click 18.2%, Comedy 12.9%, Cartoony 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-humored adventure that offers multiple ways to solve puzzles and interact with the world.

A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.

Why similar: Pirates 43.1% ★, Point & Click 31.9%, Comedy 13.8%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted pirate adventure that emphasizes classic inventory puzzles and comedic storytelling.

Mysterious Things are Happening on Vooju Island...

Why similar: Pirates 53.4% ★, Point & Click 30.7%, Adventure 16%

Why You'll Like It: Directly matches the pirate theme and classic point-and-click mechanics of the seed game.

Funded on Kickstarter with backers including legend of the genre Ron Gilbert, The Mystery of Woolley Mountain is an otherworldly point-and-click adventure - filled with strange beasts, evil witches, confused automatons and wacky ropemen.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.3%, Old School 16.2%, Mystery 11%, Comedy 10.9%, Cartoony 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical adventure featuring a group of characters on a strange, puzzle-filled quest.

Dive into the funky universe of KAPIA to help Stefan and Reny on their adventure to solve the mystery of dome survivors. Play as both characters and uncover the origin of crisis that divided the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 15.8%, Old School 14.6%, Comedy 12.2%, Retro 11.3%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-filled adventure with a unique visual style and a heartwarming story.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Comedy 22%, Funny 16.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and funny point-and-click that shares the quirky, offbeat personality of Willy Morgan.

Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.2%, Cartoony 12%, Investigation 11.5%, Comedy 9%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-free but highly creative puzzle-adventure experience that relies on visual storytelling.

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 97.9%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.4%, Retro 0.3%, Story Rich 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strong narrative-driven mystery with classic point-and-click mechanics and a compelling protagonist.

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 44.5%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, modern point-and-click with deep character interactions and a gripping urban fantasy story.

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 35.6%, Cartoony 12%, Comedy 11.9%, Retro 10.6%, Funny 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Essential for fans of puzzle-heavy, humorous adventure games with time-travel mechanics.

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 39.5%, Comedy 18.2%, Funny 12.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic LucasArts adventure that defines the genre's tone, style, and cinematic presentation.

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Why similar: Pirates 28.6% ★, Nonlinear 16.9%, Retro 8.8%, Puzzle 7.3%, Funny 7.2%

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 17%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Comedy 11.3%, Retro 8.4%

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 20.6%, Cartoon 14.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Comedy 9.4%

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

Why similar: Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 8.8%

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

Why similar: Pirates 27.3% ★, Investigation 15.4%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Retro 9.4%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

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

Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics

Why similar: Point & Click 24.6%, Investigation 24%, Mystery 16.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 8.6%

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: Point & Click 33.4%, Pirates 30.5% ★, Comedy 12.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 5.3%

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Mystery 20.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 7.7%

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 24.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Cartoony 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Puzzle 9.6%

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Old School 15.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Funny 11.3%, Retro 9.3%

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.6%, Cartoon 15%, Old School 15%, Cartoony 12.8%, Comedy 10.5%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Point & Click 13.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Investigation 12.2%, Cartoony 10.8%, 2.5D 9.9%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Investigation 20.1%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Cartoony 9.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

Nelly Cootalot is the stupidly named pirate adventurer with a heart of gold. Uncover corruption and wanton punning in this HD revival of a classic freeware adventure game.

Why similar: Pirates 41.2% ★, Point & Click 18.5%, Comedy 10.5%, Funny 9%, Puzzle 7.4%

Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Funny 11.7%, Cartoony 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 9.9%

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: Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 15.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Cartoon 10.8%, Comedy 10.4%

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 26.5%, Comedy 17.1%, Funny 14.1%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 48.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, Retro 7.9%, Comedy 6.1%

Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find it, you might need to die too. A cozy, story-driven, point & click adventure game of the merry & macabre.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Old School 14.8%, Cartoon 13.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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: Investigation 22.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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: Point & Click 21.1%, Cartoony 14.7%, Comedy 14.2%, Atmospheric 10%, Puzzle 9.7%

Crackpot outcast Edgar sets out to Boulzac to save his squash, and instead uncovers an unearthly secret at the heart of the city. A colourful, surreal and utterly bonkers point-and-click narrative adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Funny 12.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 20.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 13%, Cartoony 11.1%, Puzzle 10%

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 16.2%, Cartoony 13.3%, Cartoon 10.6%, Funny 10.2%

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 24.2%, Old School 16%, Retro 15.2%, Adventure 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%

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: Cartoon 17.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Funny 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Puzzle 10.5%

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: Old School 17.8%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Point & Click 16.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Comedy 9%

Boxville is an adventure puzzle game about speechless cans living in the city of boxes and drawing doodles on cardboards to tell the stories. Made in Ukraine.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Old School 12.8%, Investigation 12.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%

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 29.2%, Mystery 19.8%, Comedy 16.6%, Funny 14.4%, Adventure 12.3%