Games like Journey of a Roach

89% positive from 2,079 reviewsReleased 2013Steam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a 3D point-and-click adventure game where players control a roach, crawling on walls and ceilings to solve puzzles in a bizarre post-apocalyptic world. It features humorous, nonverbal communication and an atmospheric soundtrack.

The catch

Puzzle solutions are illogical, so trial and error or a walkthrough takes over.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 2,079 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Journey of a Roach

Deponia

87% positive from 13,984 reviews201229% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure game with a humorous, story-driven feel. Players solve puzzles and engage in dialogue to help a junkyard dweller escape his world.

What players likedPlayers praise Deponia as a fun, classic point-and-click adventure game with great visuals, humor, and worldbuilding.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Chaos on Deponia

90% positive from 3,086 reviews201234% finish itDeck Playable

A point-and-click adventure game with a wacky, humorous tone. Players solve puzzles to reunite a fragmented consciousness and save a planet.

What players likedPlayers say it's like the first Deponia game, praising its continuation of the original's style and gameplay.

The catchPuzzles are so illogical that finishing usually means following an online walkthrough.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Goodbye Deponia

89% positive from 2,562 reviews201334% finish itDeck Playable

A comedic point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles with multiple Rufus clones to save Deponia. It features chaotic problem-solving and a quirky, self-sabotaging protagonist.

What players likedPlayers praise "Goodbye Deponia" as a top-tier point-and-click adventure, comparable to "Chaos" for its excellent puzzles, art, music, humor, and voice acting.

The catchThe humour turns racist and sexist, notably a scene casting a Black woman as a monkey.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Back to the Future: The Game

88% positive from 2,343 reviews2010Deck Playable

This is a narrative-driven adventure game with point-and-click puzzle solving. Players experience a new story featuring iconic characters and time travel mechanics.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a logical puzzle game and a great, nostalgic continuation of the film trilogy with spot-on voice acting.

The catchClumsy tank style controls and a fighting camera make simple movement a chore.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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The Book of Unwritten Tales

91% positive from 2,155 reviews2012Deck Playable

This is a humorous point-and-click adventure game with multi-character gameplay and puzzle-solving. It features a fantasy setting with a focus on story and character interaction.

What players likedPlayers praise its old-school point-and-click style, good voice acting, and storyline, comparing it to traditional fantasy adventures.

The catchEasy to get stuck pixel-hunting; walkthrough often needed

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Thimbleweed Park™

93% positive from 4,168 reviews201740% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure game with five playable characters solving puzzles in a bizarre town. It features a neo-noir mystery with humor and exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's lore and characters, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

The catchThe story falls apart in the second half and the ending gives no real payoff.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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