- #1 Yesterday Origins
97% matchVery Positive83% of 723 reviews2016
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 56.9%, Adventure 33.9%, Mystery 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the dark, supernatural mystery and unique art style of the original game.
- #2 Still Life
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 67.3%, Adventure 22.2%, Mystery 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective thriller that shares the dark atmosphere and investigation-heavy gameplay of Yesterday.
- #3 Post Mortem
96% matchMixed57% of 440 reviews2011
Dev: MC2Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Why similar: Point & Click 67%, Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired mystery features a complex narrative and investigative mechanics that align perfectly with the tone of Yesterday.
- #4 Black Mirror I
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,466 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Why similar: Point & Click 67.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential gothic mystery that captures the same sense of dread and atmospheric puzzle-solving found in Yesterday.
- #5 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,164 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 66.6%, Adventure 21.9%, Mystery 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic occult mystery that excels at blending historical intrigue with dark, mature storytelling.
- #6 Gray Matter
94% matchVery Positive89% of 730 reviews2014
Dev: WizarBox ProductionPub: Viva Media Inc
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 65.6%, Adventure 27.4%, Mystery 7%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that balances occult themes with character-driven puzzles in a way that feels very similar to Pendulo Studios' work.
- #7 Overclocked: A History of Violence
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 145 reviews2015
Dev: House of TalesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic thunderstorm raging over New York City, Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. This psychological thriller mixes frightening fictional thriller elements using innovative narrative structures.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.1%, Adventure 30.1%, Mystery 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that focuses on deep character studies and a dark, unfolding mystery.
- #8 Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,612 reviews2015
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 66.7%, Adventure 29.4%, Mystery 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty, and visually distinct adventure game that mirrors the mature tone of Yesterday.
- #9 The Raven Remastered
91% matchVery Positive81% of 395 reviews2018
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?
Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 33.2%, Mystery 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that focuses on clever investigation and a rich, story-driven experience.
- #10 Kathy Rain
91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,967 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 99.3%, Adventure 0.5%, Mystery 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling dark mystery adventure that features a strong protagonist and a gripping, investigative narrative.
- #11 Runaway: A Twist of Fate
90% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 73.2%, Adventure 26.8%
Why You'll Like It: Another title from Pendulo Studios that shares the high-quality production values and puzzle design of Yesterday.
- #12 Gemini Rue
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,877 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 78.3%, Adventure 21.7%
Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired sci-fi mystery that excels at building tension through its dark, atmospheric world.
- #13 Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,029 reviews2021
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that leans heavily into investigation and complex, non-linear storytelling.
- #14 Unforeseen Incidents
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,056 reviews2018
Dev: Backwoods EntertainmentPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 66.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Mystery 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern mystery adventure that balances investigative gameplay with a compelling, character-focused story.
- #15 Resonance
89% matchVery Positive89% of 575 reviews2012
Dev: XII GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 74%, Adventure 22.4%, Mystery 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery that utilizes innovative mechanics to drive its intense, puzzle-filled narrative.
- #16 Black Mirror II
86% matchVery Positive90% of 709 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Point & Click 66.4%, Adventure 28.2%, Mystery 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the gothic mystery series that maintains the dark, suspenseful tone of the original.
- #17 Black Mirror III
86% matchVery Positive90% of 538 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?
Why similar: Point & Click 66.4%, Adventure 26%, Mystery 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Black Mirror trilogy, offering a satisfying end to its dark and atmospheric mystery.
- #18 The Cat Lady
84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,164 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 73.7%, Adventure 26.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply dark and psychological adventure that explores mature themes with a unique, haunting art style.
- #19 Memento Mori
85% matchMixed66% of 208 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.1%, Adventure 29.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that features a strong female protagonist and intricate, puzzle-based progression.
- #20 Dark Fall: The Journal
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 301 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!
Why similar: Point & Click 67.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Mystery 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror-mystery that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover a dark past.
- #21 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,266 reviews2024
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Point & Click 68.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure that blends historical mystery with global investigation and clever puzzles.
- #22 Whispers of a Machine
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,986 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 65.1%, Adventure 25.8%, Mystery 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi noir mystery that emphasizes investigation and character development within a dark, compelling world.
- #23 Lamplight City
82% matchVery Positive90% of 851 reviews2018
Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 65.9%, Adventure 19%, Mystery 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A detective mystery that focuses on player choice and investigative deduction in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #24 The Next BIG Thing
83% matchVery Positive84% of 713 reviews2011
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Why similar: Point & Click 75.1%, Adventure 24.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized adventure from Pendulo Studios that showcases their signature art direction and puzzle design.
- #25 The Room Two
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,485 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Point & Click 67%, Mystery 19.4%, Adventure 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished puzzle-mystery game that focuses on tactile interaction and uncovering dark secrets.
- #26 Shardlight
81% matchVery Positive90% of 793 reviews2016
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 71%, Adventure 22.3%, Mystery 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that features a dark, mature narrative and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #27 The Abbey
82% matchMixed59% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Crimson CowPub: Strategy First
Windows
Thou shalt not kill!
Why similar: Point & Click 57.7%, Adventure 42.3%
Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery adventure that captures the dark, investigative feel of classic point-and-click games.
- #28 The Blackwell Legacy
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,634 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 71.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Mystery 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A ghost-themed mystery series that excels at character-driven storytelling and atmospheric investigation.
- #29 Fran Bow
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,329 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 82%, Adventure 18%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark psychological adventure that uses puzzles to explore a deeply unsettling narrative.
- #30 Syberia
79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,763 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 64%, Adventure 29.3%, Mystery 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich adventure that focuses on atmospheric exploration and thoughtful puzzle-solving.
- #31 DARKLIGHT
75% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Point & Click 64.7%, Adventure 26%, Mystery 9.2%
- #32 A New Beginning - Final Cut
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,134 reviews2012
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.5%, Adventure 25.5%
- #33 The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.
Why similar: Point & Click 66.2%, Adventure 23.5%, Mystery 10.3%
- #34 The Room VR: A Dark Matter
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,969 reviews2020
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.
Why similar: Adventure 76.5%, Mystery 23.5%
- #35 The Journey Down: Chapter Two
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 559 reviews2014
Dev: SkyGoblin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 72.8%, Adventure 27.2%
- #36 Lost Horizon
74% matchVery Positive91% of 550 reviews2010
Dev: Animation ArtsPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Why similar: Point & Click 73.1%, Adventure 26.9%
- #37 Alter Ego
76% matchMixed69% of 285 reviews2010
Dev: bitComposer GamesPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.8%, Adventure 29.7%, Mystery 6.4%
- #38 Lost Chronicles of Zerzura
75% matchVery Positive84% of 123 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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: Point & Click 60.3%, Adventure 39.7%
- #39 The Book of Unwritten Tales
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,154 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
Why similar: Point & Click 74.2%, Adventure 25.8%
- #40 Upstairs
67% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Karellen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short classic point-and-click adventure with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, where you explore a strange building, meet unsettling characters, and slowly uncover a dark, ancient secret.
Why similar: Point & Click 65.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Mystery 11.2%
- #41 Escape the Dark Tower
69% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: pq pixels
Windows · Mac
Step into a realm of mystery and magic with Escape the Dark Tower, a captivating escape room adventure in charming pixel art.
Why similar: Point & Click 70.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Mystery 10.8%
- #42 The Night of the Rabbit
72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,403 reviews2013
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 71.6%, Adventure 28.4%
- #43 The Drifter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,513 reviews2025
Dev: Powerhoof
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 69.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%
- #44 Riddlewood Manor
65% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Peanut Button
Windows · Mac
Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.
Why similar: Point & Click 65.2%, Adventure 19.7%, Mystery 15.1%
- #45 Rusty Lake Hotel
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,295 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 75.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 8.5%
- #46 Bayou Island - Point and Click Adventure
73% matchMixed49% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Andy Howard Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.
Why similar: Point & Click 73.8%, Adventure 19.1%, Mystery 7.1%
- #47 Moebius: Empire Rising
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Moebius: Empire Rising is a contemporary adventure that merges classic point-and-click puzzle solving with Jane Jensen’s sophisticated storytelling. Travel the world using Malachi’s unique deductive powers to analyze suspects, make historical connections, and uncover the truth behind a theory of space and time the government will defend...
Why similar: Point & Click 67.5%, Adventure 28%, Mystery 4.5%
- #48 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
65% matchVery Positive82% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Point & Click 66.1%, Adventure 19.6%, Mystery 14.4%
- #49 Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 114 reviews2011
Dev: Electronic ParadisePub: Akella
Windows
The remote hotel stands atop an ominous snow-peaked mountain, and death permeates every inch of the place. A crime has been committed here obviously, and the remote nature of the retreat means that the culprit is still roaming the halls. Which of the guests is capable of this? Whose past hides sinister truths and who has the most to gain?
Why similar: Point & Click 66.8%, Adventure 33.2%
- #50 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
70% matchVery Positive80% of 3,891 reviews2012
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Why similar: Point & Click 58%, Adventure 30%, Mystery 12%
- #51 White Night
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 407 reviews2015
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The dark will reveal all!Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #52 The Room Three
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,213 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Point & Click 58.3%, Mystery 24%, Adventure 17.7%
- #53 Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence
62% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Making EnemiesPub: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered.
Why similar: Point & Click 73.4%, Adventure 26.6%
- #54 Tested on Humans: Escape Room
67% matchVery Positive86% of 499 reviews2021
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???
Why similar: Point & Click 83.5%, Adventure 16.5%
- #55 Dark Fall 2: Lights Out
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 127 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...
Why similar: Point & Click 71.8%, Adventure 28.2%
- #56 Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel (Hotel Collector's Edition)
71% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!
Why similar: Point & Click 62.7%, Adventure 37.3%
- #57 Randal's Tuesday
62% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Nuclear Tales
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic point and click adventure which takes place in a University and the prequel to Randal's Monday.
Why similar: Point & Click 68.4%, Adventure 31.6%
- #58 Tangle Tower
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,170 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 74%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 13%
- #59 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
65% matchVery Positive88% of 914 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Mystery 64.9%, Adventure 35.1%
