Games like Riven (1997)

89% positive from 1,415 reviewsReleased 2010Steam Deck Verified$5.99

What it is

A first-person point-and-click adventure game focused on environmental puzzle-solving and exploration. It features a surreal, mysterious world with a slow, observational pace.

What players liked

Players praise Riven as a perfect expansion of Myst's universe, offering incredible world-building, puzzles, and immersion.

The catch

Progress often hinges on spotting tiny hidden switches, pushing most players to a guide.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,415 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

89% positive from 1,587 reviews201413% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person puzzle adventure game with real-time 3D exploration. Players solve environmental puzzles to uncover a story of intrigue.

What players likedPlayers praise this beautifully modernized classic puzzle game for its real-time island exploration, weather, and lighting dynamics.

The catchControls and movement are clunky, making navigation harder than the puzzles themselves.

Both are tagged Classic, Point & Click and Exploration.

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Syberia: The World Before

90% positive from 4,954 reviews202268% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. It offers a steampunk atmosphere with a focus on unraveling intertwined mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, touching story and art, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

The catchAuto-highlighted hotspots remove puzzle discovery

Both are tagged Point & Click, Exploration and Story Rich.

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Tangle Tower

95% positive from 2,993 reviews201959% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative adventure game with point-and-click investigation, clue gathering, and dialogue puzzles. It features a fully voiced cast and atmospheric, hand-painted environments.

What players likedPlayers praise Tangle Tower as an engaging, fully-voiced point-and-click detective game with beautiful art, reminiscent of Professor Layton.

The catchEnding and plot resolution fall flat

Both are tagged Point & Click, Exploration and Story Rich.

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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 Classic, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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The Longest Journey

90% positive from 2,151 reviews2007Deck Unsupported

A point-and-click adventure game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving across parallel worlds. It offers a lengthy, story-driven experience with a rich narrative and diverse characters.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a classic, one of the greatest point-and-click adventure games with a compelling, well-written story.

The catchThe Steam version breaks on modern Windows, crashing and wrecking display settings.

Both are tagged Classic, Point & Click and Story Rich.

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Botanicula

95% positive from 2,053 reviews201230% finish itDeck Verified

Botanicula is a point-and-click adventure game where players explore detailed locations and solve puzzles with five unique characters to save their home tree. It features a relaxed, humorous feel with no text dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art style, charming animations, and soothing atmosphere, reminiscent of other delightful point-and-click puzzle adventures.

The catchPuzzle logic is opaque, leaving trial and error clicking or a walkthrough to progress.

Both are tagged Point & Click, Exploration and Story Rich.

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