Games like Lil' Guardsman

94% positive from 1,254 reviewsReleased 202419% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99

What it is

Deduction adventure game where you interrogate fantasy characters to decide their fate. Your choices impact the kingdom's future, with tools and time travel to aid your decisions.

What players liked

Players compare it to "Papers, Please" but praise its distinct, less stressful, and comedic deduction gameplay, charming art, and engaging characters and story.

The catch

Top ratings come from guesswork rather than deduction, forcing repeated replays of days.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,254 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Lil' Guardsman

Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack

80% positive from 696 reviews2009Deck Unsupported

Point-and-click adventure games featuring puzzle-solving and humorous dialogue. The games involve exploring environments, interacting with objects, and engaging in witty conversations.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic point-and-click adventure design, reminiscent of old-school games, for its absurd comedy and ridiculous puzzles.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and 2D.

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CHUCHEL

86% positive from 4,782 reviews201843% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click comedy adventure game focused on solving puzzles and interacting with characters to retrieve a cherry. It features whimsical animations, a unique soundtrack, and humorous gags.

What players likedPlayers praise CHUCHEL as a short, entertaining, and humorous adventure, similar to an interactive cartoon, with creative visual humor.

The catchThe humour and puzzles are pitched at small children, so adults get bored fast.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Casual.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,616 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Casual.

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Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning

81% positive from 1,028 reviews201812% finish it

This is a story-driven dark comedy game where you use persuasion to make animals scavenge for resources. You'll bargain, trade, and gamble to survive the zombie apocalypse.

What players likedPlayers praise this 2D side-scrolling adventure game for its great humor, entertaining dialogue, and cartoon art style.

The catchHeavy scripted dialogue with little actual gameplay between it

Both are tagged Point & Click, Casual and Adventure.

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Neighbours from Hell Compilation

98% positive from 3,124 reviews2013Deck Playable

This is a stealth puzzle game where players set traps for their neighbor. The core loop involves creating chaos and avoiding detection to increase TV show ratings.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a surprisingly entertaining, classic comedy puzzle game similar to point-and-click adventures.

The catchLevels repeat the same routine and getting caught forces a full redo from the start.

Both are tagged Comedy, Point & Click and Casual.

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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 Adventure.

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