Games like The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

A folk horror point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and interact with characters to uncover a dark mystery. It features evocative pixel art and an atmospheric soundtrack.

92% positive from 3,136 · 2022 · 42% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $4.49 (2024-06-20)

Point & ClickAdventureHorror Pixel Graphics Female ProtagonistPuzzle

Six games like The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Finding Teddy

82% positive from 999 reviews201322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game with hand-drawn graphics and no dialogue. Players solve riddles and explore a magical world to rescue a stolen teddy bear.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, nonverbal storytelling and dreamlike atmosphere, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

The catchPuzzle solutions are so unintuitive that reaching the end often means using a guide.

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Pixel Graphics.

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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

93% positive from 1,466 reviews202152% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click detective mystery game with a '90s setting. Players collect clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover a dark truth.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story, good voice acting, and logical puzzles, comparing it to classic point-and-click adventures like Zak McKracken and Silent Hill.

The catchIt starts strong then falls apart, ending in a nonsensical supernatural anticlimax.

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Pixel Graphics.

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Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

85% positive from 1,797 reviews201463% finish it

Hidden-object puzzle-adventure game. Investigate a mystery using an Evidence Board to collect clues and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging hidden object puzzles and epic mystery story, comparing it to Nancy Drew and Supernatural.

The catchConstant backtracking across the map with no fast travel makes it a slog.

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Horror.

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Tokyo Dark

84% positive from 1,343 reviews20179% finish itDeck Unsupported

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with a sanity-tracking system. It features a branching story with multiple endings and a dark, psychological feel.

What players likedNo information about comparisons to other games or what players praise most is available in the provided text.

The catchLong standing game breaking bugs can softlock progress and force a full restart.

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Horror.

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Syberia II

86% positive from 3,040 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a surreal journey with a narrative-driven feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a highly recommended point-and-click adventure game and a great sequel to the first Syberia.

The catchTrial-and-error puzzles with heavy backtracking and walking

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Puzzle.

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Children of Silentown

87% positive from 1,536 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game with a dark, mysterious feel. Players explore, solve puzzles, and use singing as a mechanic to uncover secrets in a village plagued by disappearances.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful art, atmosphere, and story, comparing its melancholic vibes to games like Deemo.

The catchPuzzles repeat the same format with little variation

Both are tagged Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Puzzle.

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More about The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

What players liked

Players praise its excellent voice acting, folk horror atmosphere, and intriguing Lovecraftian story, reminiscent of classic LucasArts point-and-click adventures.

The catch

It starts strong then railroads you into a forced, unsatisfying ending you cannot change.

Reviews: 92% positive from 3,136
Released: 2022
Finish it: 42% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $4.49 (2024-06-20)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 3,136 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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