Games like Riven (1997)

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.

89% positive from 1,415 · 2010 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.19 (2016-02-05)

AdventurePuzzle Point & Click ExplorationClassicStory Rich

Six games like Riven (1997)

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 3,117 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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Myst: Masterpiece Edition

87% positive from 1,067 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a first-person puzzle adventure game with a surreal atmosphere. Players explore environments and solve logic puzzles to uncover a story.

What players likedMyst is a classic, immersive puzzle game with an excellent story that makes you think.

The catchMovement between static screens is disorienting and it is easy to get turned around.

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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More about Riven (1997)

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.

Reviews: 89% positive from 1,415
Released: 2010
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.19 (2016-02-05)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

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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