Games like Broken Sword: Director's Cut (2009)

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and narrative exploration. Players guide two characters through a globe-spanning conspiracy with a classic mystery feel.

93% positive from 2,847 · 2010 · Steam Deck Verified

AdventurePoint & Click Puzzle Story Rich2D1990's

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Cleo - a pirates tale

98% positive from 710 reviews202128% finish itDeck Verified

Retro pixel art pirate adventure with a linear story. Features a card and dice mini-game called Kraken Fodder.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming characters, engaging story, witty dialogue, and beautiful visuals with a fitting soundtrack.

The catchA mandatory luck-based card mini-game gates story progression

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and 2D.

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Myst: Masterpiece Edition

87% positive from 1,067 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a first-person puzzle adventure game with a surreal atmosphere. Players explore environments and solve logic puzzles to uncover a story.

What players likedMyst is a classic, immersive puzzle game with an excellent story that makes you think.

The catchMovement between static screens is disorienting and it is easy to get turned around.

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

89% positive from 2,814 reviews201341% finish itDeck Playable

This is a classic point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and uncover conspiracies. It features a narrative-driven experience with fully voiced characters and a wry sense of humor.

What players likedPlayers praise its intriguing story and clever puzzles, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games.

The catchEndless dialogue and slow unskippable animations stretch every scene into a crawl.

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Day of the Tentacle Remastered

97% positive from 2,025 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

A point-and-click puzzle adventure with time travel mechanics and a cartoon feel. Players solve puzzles across different eras to prevent world domination.

What players likedPlayers praise its hilarious, clever puzzles, fantastic art style, and well-written dialogue, calling it one of the greatest adventure games ever made.

The catchsome puzzles rely on nonsensical, illogical solutions

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Adventure.

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The Curse of Monkey Island

97% positive from 1,664 reviews1997Deck Unsupported

A graphic adventure game featuring point-and-click puzzles and humorous dialogue. Players solve inventory puzzles and engage in insult swordfights to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its compelling story, amazing dialogue, and awesome soundtrack, comparing its mysteries to the show "Lost."

The catchPuzzle solutions run on moon logic, so progress means trying every item on everything.

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™

94% positive from 1,533 reviews2009Deck Unsupported

A point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a story with multiple paths and a dynamic musical score.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story that fits the movies, awesome voice acting and animations, and multiple paths and endings.

The catchExcessive backtracking to collect pieces, especially the final act

Both are tagged 1990's, Point & Click and Adventure.

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More about Broken Sword: Director's Cut (2009)

What players liked

Players praise Broken Sword: Director's Cut as one of the best point-and-click adventure games, comparable to classics, for its enduring story, sharp humor, and engaging mystery.

The catch

This edition cuts dialogue, animations and puzzles that the original release still has.

Reviews: 93% positive from 2,847
Released: 2010
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,847 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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