Games like HIVESWAP: ACT 1

A point-and-click adventure game with unique puzzle solutions and hand-animated 2D environments. Explore homes, uncover secrets, and play as Joey Claire in a '90s-inspired experience.

92% positive from 4,047 · 2017 · 71% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.00 (2022-03-05)

AdventurePoint & ClickGreat SoundtrackRPGIndieFemale Protagonist

Six games like HIVESWAP: ACT 1

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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Silence

84% positive from 2,736 reviews201625% finish itDeck Verified

This is a story-driven adventure game with puzzle elements. Players control multiple characters exploring a visually rich world to save it from darkness.

What players likedPlayers praise the fabulous scenery and characters in this easy-to-play game, which is like a simulator of crying over beautiful landscapes.

The catchIt plays more like a cutscene-heavy storybook than a game, with barely any real puzzles.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Dropsy

93% positive from 2,140 reviews201521% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and hug characters. It features a text-free experience and the ability to communicate with animals.

What players likedPlayers praise Dropsy as a unique, cozy, and sweet point-and-click adventure with beautiful art and music, despite its lack of conventional dialogue.

The catchPuzzles and objectives are unclear because hints come only as vague wordless pictures.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Point & Click and Adventure.

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The Last Door: Collector's Edition

95% positive from 1,861 reviews201411% finish itDeck Playable

This is a low-res point-and-click horror adventure game focused on investigation and puzzle-solving with a suspenseful, occult atmosphere. It follows a character uncovering dark secrets in Victorian England.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique Lovecraftian horror story, atmosphere, music, and sound design, making it a standout narrative point-and-click experience.

The catchPuzzle solutions turn obscure, pushing players into walkthroughs and trial and error.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Point & Click and Adventure.

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My Brother Rabbit

96% positive from 1,699 reviews201854% finish it

A point-and-click adventure game with puzzle-solving and hidden object mechanics, featuring a surreal, imaginative feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful art, engaging puzzles, and creative story, often comparing it to Artifex Mundi titles and Alice in Wonderland.

The catchObjects are buried in the scenery with no hint system to help you progress.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Lumino City

87% positive from 1,383 reviews2014Deck Playable

Handmade puzzle adventure game. Explore a miniature city, solve environmental puzzles to restore power and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise Lumino City as interactive art with thoughtful, intriguing puzzles, standing out for its handcrafted miniature city.

The catchNothing shows what is clickable, so puzzles turn into random hunting for hotspots.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Point & Click and Adventure.

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More about HIVESWAP: ACT 1

What players liked

Players praise its cute art, well-written dialogue, and point-and-click adventure gameplay reminiscent of older games.

The catch

It ends after about an hour, playing more like a prologue than a full chapter.

Reviews: 92% positive from 4,047
Released: 2017
Finish it: 71% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.00 (2022-03-05)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 4,047 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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