Games Like Yesterday Origins

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 56.8%, Adventure 33.9%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel to the seed game, it is essential for understanding the protagonist's origins and the series' unique dark tone.

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 48.3%, Adventure 27.3%, Mystery 18.8%, Puzzle 3.7%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential occult mystery adventure that set the standard for the genre's investigative mechanics.

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 52.9%, Adventure 28.6%, Mystery 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished supernatural adventure that emphasizes choice-driven narrative and deep, character-focused storytelling.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Adventure 27.3%, Mystery 17%, Puzzle 6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a gritty, mature atmosphere and a focus on solving complex serial killer mysteries through point-and-click investigation.

In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.9%, Adventure 35.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted adventure that balances complex puzzle-solving with a rich, multi-layered fantasy mystery.

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 48.7%, Adventure 35%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the legendary Jane Jensen, this title masterfully blends occult themes with character-driven mystery and puzzle-solving.

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Why similar: Point & Click 53%, Adventure 40.2%, Mystery 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly dark, bleak, and mature narrative experience with a distinct, stylized art direction.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Point & Click 31%, Violent 23.4%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic, atmospheric adventure captures the same dark, supernatural dread and mystery found in the Yesterday series.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 98.4%, Adventure 0.8%, Mystery 0.6%, Puzzle 0.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling investigation into a dark family secret, blending classic point-and-click mechanics with a modern narrative pace.

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 49.8%, Adventure 30.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that focuses on investigative dialogue and uncovering dark secrets in a noir-inspired setting.

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 48.3%, Adventure 22.8%, Mystery 21.5%, Puzzle 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic mystery that provides a foundational experience for fans of dark, atmospheric point-and-click games.

Play as Franklin Fargo, a quiet physics professor who has led a bitter existence ever since his fiancée died in a holdup in which he was supposed to be the victim. One morning, he wakes up in the middle of an abandoned scientific facility. His only link with the outside world is a voice that calls him "Subject 13".

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Adventure 37.2%, Puzzle 15%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure that centers on a protagonist trying to escape a mysterious, isolated environment.

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 44.1%, Adventure 34.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark adventure game that excels in world-building and atmospheric puzzle-solving, perfect for fans of the genre.

Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Adventure 43.8%, Puzzle 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines historical occult themes with traditional puzzle-solving in a way that feels very similar to the Yesterday series.

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 34.3%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure that emphasizes logical deduction and uncovering deep-seated mysteries.

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.6%, Adventure 34.7%, Mystery 14.7%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative thriller that deals with corruption and mystery, mirroring the tone of the seed game.

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.3%, Adventure 41.7%, Puzzle 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high production values and a deeply emotional story that fans of cinematic adventure games will appreciate.

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 53.9%, Adventure 32.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and dark narrative adventure that explores mature themes through a unique, haunting art style.

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 51%, Adventure 36.3%, Mystery 7.7%, Puzzle 5%

Why You'll Like It: Another Jane Jensen title that focuses on supernatural investigation and uncovering hidden truths through puzzle-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 61.7%, Adventure 31.2%, Mystery 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated sci-fi mystery that offers deep, story-rich gameplay and complex puzzles within a dystopian setting.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 66.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, Lovecraftian-inspired adventure that focuses on occult mystery and psychological tension.

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 66.7%, Adventure 31.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired adventure that excels at building tension and delivering a gripping, mystery-laden plot.

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.3%, Adventure 26.4%, Mystery 21.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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 51.6%, Mystery 26.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Singleplayer 3%

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 58.8%, Adventure 22.2%, Puzzle 15.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological adventure that uses a unique art style to explore disturbing and surreal mysteries.

Young archeologist Sylvie Leroux accidentally stumbles upon an ancient secret. What she doesn't realize is that her research will put her in deadly peril.

Why similar: Adventure 50%, Point & Click 50%

Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery adventure that features a strong protagonist and a focus on ancient secrets.

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 49.4%, Adventure 36.1%, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gothic mystery tradition with a focus on dark secrets and atmospheric exploration.

Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.

Why similar: Adventure 68.6%, Puzzle 23.6%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on historical exploration and puzzle-solving in a cinematic style.

In this classic adventure, you will take on the role of young Scotland Yard Detective Brent Halligan, assigned to solve the puzzle surrounding a mysterious order of Druids and a series of gruesome murders. It appears that the neo-Druids are conducting ritual killings to conjure up sinister forces.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Adventure 39.6%, Mystery 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic mystery game that leans heavily into occult themes and investigative puzzle-solving.

Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction.

Why similar: Adventure 52.2%, Point & Click 47.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that focuses on occult-themed puzzles and a mysterious, dark narrative.

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.1%, Adventure 33.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Thou shalt not kill!

Why similar: Adventure 55.8%, Point & Click 44.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, historical mystery that captures the investigative spirit of classic point-and-click adventures.

Greenwood The Last Ritual is an adventure game with isometric viewpoint where you will play as an envoy of Vatican. Use magic of pentagrams to break the Curse on the Valley. At the same time you will have to try to resist that Curse yourself and make it out alive.

Why similar: Adventure 40.3%, Violent 26%, Point & Click 20.1%, Mystery 13.6%

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Adventure 44.6%, Mystery 30%, Puzzle 18.9%, Singleplayer 6.5%

7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.

Why similar: Point & Click 68.1%, Adventure 31.9%

Hotel Sowls is an eerie mystery adventure. You are a pharmacist who, after a long and grueling journey, finally acquires a rare and enigmatic stone; only to have it stolen overnight at Hotel Sowls. Can you recover the stone and uncover the secrets hidden within this strange and unsettling hotel?

Why similar: Adventure 43.8%, Point & Click 30%, Mystery 19.3%, Puzzle 6.9%

Unknowingly revealing a great secret about human history, will Edmond be able to live with this secret? 13:ORIGIN is a story-based adventure and puzzle game full of suspense and excitement, where you can progress by solving puzzles. Here is the first chapter of the journey.

Why similar: Mystery 42.2%, Adventure 30.1%, Puzzle 22.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%

I fell from Grace is a retro style adventure game, that blends storytelling and puzzle solving in a branching narrative style. Can you solve the mystery of the strange gift that has cured your wife of terminal illness, but unleashes sinister events before it's too late?

Why similar: Adventure 53.9%, Violent 46.1%

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 54%, Adventure 29.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

It's a story about a skeptical detective John who's investigating the abandoned's house massacre where group of teenagers were killed. On early night Detective John arriving to the abandoned house to find out what has happened there but suddenly he realized that he is not alone...

Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Adventure 33%, Puzzle 15.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

When Ana receives an unexpected gift from her missing father, she is catapulted headlong into a mystery that will take her on a journey through time. At last she must decide if a perfectly predictable world is a curse on humanity or a triumph for mankind.

Why similar: Adventure 50.6%, Point & Click 49.4%

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 66.9%, Adventure 28.5%, Puzzle 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Mystery 34.6%, Adventure 29.5%, Puzzle 19.9%, Point & Click 12%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Adventure 83.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Singleplayer 5%

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 44.4%, Mystery 23.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Puzzle 10.4%

Classic first-person point-and-click adventure game set in contemporary Prague. As a programmer and treasure hunter, you embark on a long journey to uncover the secrets of the infamous Executioner. Your task will be complicated by a sect of fanatic cultists and your own unexplained heritage.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.4%, Adventure 28.2%, Mystery 23.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 40.8%, Adventure 26.8%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Adventure 41.2%, Point & Click 40.3%, Mystery 18.5%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Victor Frankenstein, an old friend and a brilliant scientist has managed to resurrect the dead! However the border between life and death is fragile and Victor has learned the hard way that this balance should not be tempered with...

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Adventure 24.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Penelope Barker and Aaron S. Reid are agents of the extra-governmental Pandora Global Corp, which works in parallel with the CIA. Unbeknown to them, they are also guinea pigs in an ambitious and dangerous project...

Why similar: Adventure 46.7%, Point & Click 42.1%, Puzzle 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

《Seduction》is a 2d horror adventure puzzle game. Lee has to survive in the dark realm and to save Mei's soul from being use for the great summoning. Facing with mysteries, he has to figure out the truth in order to end it.

Why similar: Violent 39.9%, Adventure 33.2%, Puzzle 17.3%, Mystery 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Point & Click 62.4%, Adventure 26.7%, Puzzle 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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

Why similar: Mystery 52.3%, Puzzle 25.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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 55.5%, Adventure 37.9%, Puzzle 5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 55.1%, Adventure 25.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Puzzle 1.6%

Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

Why similar: Adventure 43.5%, Mystery 41.2%, Puzzle 15.4%

Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...

Why similar: Adventure 44.2%, Point & Click 37.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 6.3%

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Mystery 21.8%, Adventure 19%, Puzzle 13.3%

Renoir is a story-driven puzzle platformer that draws inspiration from classic 1940s film noir. Detective James Renoir has but a single shot to crack one hell of a case: his own murder!

Why similar: Adventure 86.8%, Puzzle 13.2%