Games like I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players explore character backstories and solve puzzles to outwit an insane AI. It features adult themes and a dark, psychological feel.

89% positive from 3,862 · 2013 · 2% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $0.59 (2014-12-12)

Point & ClickAdventureHorror Classic RetroBased On A Novel

Six games like I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

81% positive from 3,045 reviews201635% finish itDeck Playable

Third-person detective adventure adapted from the Agatha Christie novel. As Poirot you comb crime scenes, read how suspects answer, and assemble clues into deductions and a timeline.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a polished, engaging adventure game and interactive novel, faithful to the detective story.

The catchWalking, dialogue and puzzles all move slowly, turning the investigation into a chore.

Both are tagged Based On A Novel, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Homicipher

98% positive from 3,067 reviews2024Deck Playable

Point-and-click adventure where players decipher a unique language through observation and interaction to escape an alternate world. Features branching paths and multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise "Homicipher" as a well-written visual novel with interesting characters, especially Mr. Crawling.

The catchThe language deciphering comes down to guesswork rather than solvable logic.

Both are tagged Horror and Adventure.

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PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

95% positive from 1,830 reviews2023Deck Verified

A horror-adventure visual novel where players investigate intertwined character stories and a supernatural mystery. The game features a branching narrative driven by player choices and a focus on unraveling curses.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of horror and detective elements, interactive narrative, and engaging story with well-developed characters.

The catchThe gripping first hour gives way to a slow talky mystery that drops its hook.

Both are tagged Horror 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 Retro, Classic and Point & Click.

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StarVaders

98% positive from 2,230 reviews20254% finish itDeck Verified

StarVaders is a deckbuilding roguelike where you pilot mechs in grid-based combat. Build card combos to defeat alien invaders and rewrite fate with time rewinds.

What players likedPlayers praise StarVaders as a unique deckbuilder with tactical grid-based combat, often compared to Slay the Spire and Into the Breach, for its deep synergies and high replayability.

The catchCards mostly just move or shoot, so runs start feeling shallow and samey.

Both are tagged Adventure.

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Subsurface Circular

94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.

The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Adventure.

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More about I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

What players liked

Players praise its immersive storytelling and clever puzzles, reminiscent of classic cryptic point-and-click adventure games.

The catch

Obtuse puzzles and easy softlocks make a walkthrough close to mandatory.

Reviews: 89% positive from 3,862
Released: 2013
Finish it: 2% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $0.59 (2014-12-12)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 3,862 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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