Games like Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink

This is a steampunk adventure game with detective and action elements. Players solve mysteries and battle mechanical creatures in a hand-drawn world.

92% positive from 1,153 · 2014 · 35% finish it · $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2015-09-21)

Hidden ObjectAdventureCasualSteampunkPoint & Click Female Protagonist

Six games like Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink

Syberia

88% positive from 6,767 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a narrative-driven adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. Players guide a lawyer across Europe to uncover a mystery, experiencing a cinematic feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique art and sound, offering an intriguing search through a special, timeless world.

The catchSlow walking and unskippable animations make the heavy backtracking a chore.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.

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Syberia II

86% positive from 3,040 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a surreal journey with a narrative-driven feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a highly recommended point-and-click adventure game and a great sequel to the first Syberia.

The catchTrial-and-error puzzles with heavy backtracking and walking

Both are tagged Steampunk, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Female Protagonist and Casual.

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Skyborn

87% positive from 1,722 reviews20142% finish it

This is a story-driven steampunk RPG with a focus on character interaction and a unique narrative. Players follow a mechanic caught in a city-wide conflict, featuring multiple classes and an orchestral soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise Skyborn as a narrative-focused JRPG with Final Fantasy vibes, featuring creative and strategic turn-based combat.

The catchEnemies never respawn, so limited XP and gold leave you underpowered for late bosses.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Female Protagonist and Casual.

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Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

85% positive from 1,797 reviews201463% finish it

Hidden-object puzzle-adventure game. Investigate a mystery using an Evidence Board to collect clues and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging hidden object puzzles and epic mystery story, comparing it to Nancy Drew and Supernatural.

The catchConstant backtracking across the map with no fast travel makes it a slog.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.

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Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

90% positive from 1,530 reviews201415% finish itDeck Playable

This is a hidden object adventure game with an Art-Deco underwater city setting. Players solve puzzles and find objects, with an option to play minigames instead.

The catchNo fast travel means constant backtracking, worsened by slow elevator animations.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.

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More about Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink

What players liked

Players praise its stylish steampunk worldbuilding, good story, and above-average, theme-fitting puzzles.

The catch

Runs only about three hours and the puzzles are far too easy to be satisfying.

Reviews: 92% positive from 1,153
Released: 2014
Finish it: 35% of players
Price: $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2015-09-21)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,153 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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