Games like The Longest Journey

90% positive from 2,151 reviewsReleased 2007Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,151 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Longest Journey

LOOM™

89% positive from 705 reviews2009

A point-and-click adventure game where players use magic spells to solve puzzles and unravel a mystery. It features a fantasy setting with a focus on exploration and narrative.

What players likedLike Monkey Island, Loom's unique music-based spells and captivating story are praised for their charm and emotional depth.

Both are tagged Classic, Fantasy and Point & Click.

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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

84% positive from 3,193 reviews20142% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 3D remake of a classic JRPG featuring the Active Time Battle system and character ability customization. It offers a dramatic story with emotional characters and new gameplay features.

What players likedPlayers praise the 3D Remake as the definitive FFIV, a fresh experience with voice acting and updated gameplay, similar to the FF3 3D remake.

The catchBattles run at a locked 15fps, making combat crawl in an otherwise dated port.

Both are tagged Classic, Fantasy and Story Rich.

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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

89% positive from 1,956 reviews2016Deck Unsupported

This is a fantasy RPG with deep character customization, blending magic and technology. Players explore a vast world, solve quests with multiple approaches, and engage in real-time or turn-based combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Arcanum's rich story, massive world, and unique steampunk-magic setting, comparing its basic combat and character creation to Fallout 1/2.

The catchThe Steam version needs unofficial patches to run on modern Windows and still crashes.

Both are tagged Classic, Fantasy and Story Rich.

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Riven (1997)

89% positive from 1,415 reviews2010Deck Verified

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

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

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

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Anna's Quest

88% positive from 2,521 reviews201516% finish itDeck Verified

This is a hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game featuring telekinesis and dark humor. Players solve puzzles and interact with a grim fantasy world.

The catchThe voice acting grates, especially the lead, and every line is delivered slowly.

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

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The Night of the Rabbit

90% positive from 3,401 reviews201311% finish itDeck Playable

A story-driven point-and-click adventure with a multi-layered narrative. Players explore a magical world, solving puzzles and experiencing a dramatic tale.

What players likedPlayers praise its enchanting story, hand-drawn art, and unique dialogue, reminiscent of classic children's fantasy literature.

The catchPuzzles run on moon logic and the hint system is too vague to unstick you.

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

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