Games like Francium 3: At the Zoo

This is my entry for the #104AdvChal $104 Adventure Game Challengehttps://itch.io/jam/104-adventure-game-challenge A game by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee/simonmesnard This game is the direct sequel to Francium: A Museum for Robots, created during Yaz Solo Jam in August 2020. It is recommended to play the 1st chapter before but it is not necessary. You can still understand the story, the proj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 2: The King Returns.

This is my entry for The Icehouse Jam 2021 #IcehouseJam2021 https://itch.io/jam/icehouse-jam-2021 The theme of this Jam was "An old game that you loved". I chose to make tribute to Final Fantasy 7 (PS1 version), the game that made me fall in love with J-RPG, japanese design and video games in general. You'll easily recognise a similitude with the Gold Saucer. A game created by Simon Mesnard  ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 4: At the Golden Saucer.

This is my entry for Yaz Jam 3 (2022) https://itch.io/jam/yazjam3 There were 3 themes in this Jam and I chose "Mystery of 6174". There were also obligations: good vibes only, home-made graphic assets only, mainly yellow-green colored. I didn't totally respect the 2nd one because some of the vegetation in my game come from external free plugins. A game created by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 5: The Wheel of Life.

This is my entry for Yaz Jam 5 (2024) #YazJam5  https://itch.io/jam/yazjam5 The theme of this Jam was "Is this for real? Am I dreaming?". I didn't make it clear in the game if it is a dream or not: Roboto is having a "dream day" as he said, yet the end of the story is ambiguous (on purpose). A game created by Simon Mesnard in 2024  https://linktr.ee/simonmesnard Every new chapter of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 0 - Prologue.

Simon Says: Watch! Play! PORTFOLIO Hello! I’m Simon Mesnard, independent game developer  | The Black Cube series (ASA, Catyph, Myha...) | | The Endless Investigation (coming soon) | Hexpatria (in dev) | | Francium series | MVEM Mon Village est Magique |  http://linktr.ee/simonmesnard/ Co-creator and member of The Icehouse collective Contact Form About me I’m a freelance creator who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simon Says: Watch! Play!.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 282 reviews

FoxTail is a classic point-and-click quest. Drawing inspiration from the old pixel adventure games of the middle 90's, we create an atmospheric and spectacular world without using sophisticated modern technologies. FoxTail is about a cute, young fox named Leah who goes on a journey to find a cure for her grandmother. Along her life changing trip she explores forests, swamps and caves, gets ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxTail.

Icehouse Jam 2019 - Myths and Legends - Far away and Lost #IcehouseJam2019 A game by John Carvajal and Simon Mesnard "A 2d hd adventure game made of handpainted watercolor illustrations and inspired by Irish mythology" Main story Eoin takes his magical boat Scuabtuinne to search for a friend, Síomón who is trapped on a small Island in the Irish Sea. The Island is surrounded by mysteries, has p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eoin's Quest.

76%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

89%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 4,441 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 38 reviews

Ahoy! A new adventure awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Monkey Island.

Bootyisland Welcome to the Bootyisland project page. I'm glad you found it. To spare you a waste of time: This is a preview and NOT a finished game. If you feel exploratory, read on and I hope you like it. If you have feedback on how to improve the game, I would be happy to hear about that. About the Project Bootyisland is a game that aims to combine the genres City Builder and Action RPG. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bootyisland.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 951 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’. ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond a Steel Sky.

49%Game Brain Score

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49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

79%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!! Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 161 reviews

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is a point-and-click graphical adventure. It is a game developed by Péndulo Studios, S.L. and the sequel of Runaway 2: The Dream of The Turtle, as well as the third and final chapter in the Runaway series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runaway: A Twist of Fate.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

79% User Score Based on 200 reviews

100 hidden frogs 2 is a hidden object game in the magic medieval setting. Colorful 3D graphics. A level that can be viewed from all sides. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden frogs 2.

62%Game Brain Score

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56% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

This is the fourth chapter of the Monkey Island series. As normal, prepare to find lots of salty humor and engaging game play from this legendary series. Loaded with lusciously rendered backgrounds and more monkeys than you can handle, Escape from Monkey features an original cinematic story full of drama. The game is highlighted by hundreds of challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Monkey Island.

42%Game Brain Score

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42% User Score Based on 261 reviews

AR-K is a classical point and click adventure with an updated twist. IMPORTANT:This pack includes episodes 1 and 2 of AR-K AR-K: Gone With The Sphere AR-K: The Girl Who Wasn't There Episode 3 is now available on Steam! AR-K: The Great Escape Alicia Van Volish is a former cop and current journalism student who wakes up after a one-night stand with a terrible hangover and a lot of questions: How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AR-K.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 293 reviews

New adventure game with gawky handymen from the legendary series. "Pat & Mat" is puzzle adventure game for everyone. All settings are based on the popular TV stop-motion series about "Pat & Mat", two handymen. Although the game is fully 3D rendered in real-time, it still keeps the dreamy look of stop-motion movies (characters are modeled in “puppet-style” and animations simulate “stop-motion“ anim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pat & Mat.

## In Closed Alpha Version ## Where we are and who we are is a mystery in the narrative, but the biggest one is whether we will overcome the challenges to discover everything there is. Set in an ancient world where neither the place nor the time is known very well, there is a lot to explore and discover. We will have many challenges to achieve. Will we find everything we need? Come find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Saturn.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

84% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Buzz is real! About the GameChicken Police: Into the HIVE! is a character-driven, story-rich, film-noir detective adventure in which you must uncover a complex, world-scale conspiracy by gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and solving puzzles. Sonny and Marty, the Wilderness's toughest detectives, are about to embark on the biggest case of their lives, which will take them through the in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

the World of Daymare Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day? Story You are not alone here. You will meet peculiar daymare inhabitants. Some of them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare Town.

68%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

68% User Score Based on 658 reviews

Reversion is a science-fiction Point&Click Adventure Game. You will be propelled to a desolate future, robbed of your memories and looking desperately for a clue to understanding your predicament. Play as Christian and find his way back to his memories, through numerous puzzles and dialogues with intriguing characters. Team up with Victoria, a mysterious girl also held in the hospital, and escape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reversion: The Escape -1st Chapter.

73%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 788 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is an adventure game for Windows and Mac about a girl and her toy rabbit. Players of the game have to escape from a mental hostpital. The Gameplay is similar to LucasArts' early 90's games using the SCUMM engine. The player finds himself in a 2D world. At the bottom of the screen is a list of verbs to be used and combined for solving puzzles. The game began as a unive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edna & Harvey: The Breakout.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

80% User Score Based on 508 reviews

After receiving an anonymous tip about the whereabouts of the Potato Man, bounty hunting team Quindalin and Dexter depart on a mission to put an end to the Potato Man once and for all. You'll get to... Laugh.Cry.Fall in love.Talk to a hot dog.Get deep-fried. After about 2 years of being a Steam exclusive game, Potato Thriller Steamed Potato Edition has finally come to itch.io! The difference … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ⭐️ Potato Thriller Steamed Potato Edition.

83%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

83% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Face your own supernatural past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Hunter 3: Revelation.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowpocalypse.

94%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 144 reviews

A Tale of Two Kingdoms is an epic faerie tale, in the classic style of the famous Sierra and LucasArts graphical adventure games. It is a full-length game with an atmosphere of magic and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Two Kingdoms.

90%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

90% User Score Based on 2,033 reviews

After death, it’s time to clean up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobodies: After Death.

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 309 reviews

It’s the first game of Abandoned series. Classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who dissapeared in the huge and mysterious place called Abandoned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 672 reviews

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess. From seedy downtown nightclubs to penthouse apartments to a luxury yacht on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Deception.

84%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

87% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Discover a forgotten land in the clouds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends.

66%Game Brain Score

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66% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Create your own adventure with Kenji who wants to be a samurai and is trained for it. But beware, you might go out on your own way in this path, it is entirely up to your choices. Can someone else’s desire of revenge lead your purpose and choices? Or, does he decide that? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ronin: Two Souls.

[Media 3063911] Demo Notice : This is the build release for the A Dark Place 2 Demo. The average playtime length has been estimated from 30 to 40 minutes long. Please report any bugs you may... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dark Place 2.

As King Baguette, you want to reject your humanity and ascend to Godhood through your Scat Intent! A rhythm game made in 3 hours for the Trijam#210 (theme : Distractions) GOAL: You're playing King Baguette, who wants to ascend thanks to his Scat powers! But Lord Croissant, your old friend, rival, previous step father and master of the "Crème fouettée no jutsu" is still after your crown and sent hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascension Of The Baguette King.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

This is a very short adventure game made for the Signful game jam (deadline 23 September 2025, postponed to 28 September 2025) whose theme was: Party. Maybe the player is hosting a joyful celebration? Or maybe the player must journey to assemble a team for an epic adventure! Feel free to explore the theme in any direction, as long as your game follows the rules of this jam. I also improved it to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Party.

GOD demands Gabriel to descend to Earth and do his bidding. Gabriel can use his sword infinite powers to take GOD's enemies, or he can pick up and use the weapons of man to exact GOD's will. Do you have what it takes to be God's sword arm? A SAWD Games production. This game was made in three days for Mini Jam 119: Heaven2, missing the initial deadline by about three hours.  This was our second … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Intervention.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A little robot digs to repair her world. Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashina.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Ever since a young woman died in an accident at the White Oak Inn, strange things have been happening there. Now, her spirit roams the inn, and an employee is receiving threatening letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? You, as Alex Hill, are on the case. Follow Alex in her story as she cracks the case! Solve puzzles and find clues in an haunted inn. Explore and interact with the environm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

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94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Discover a humouristic point and click adventure inspired by all the masterpieces which made us stick to our computers back in the day (and therefore we played outside way too infrequently). Full of loony characters, unexpected twists and challenging riddles. About the game Accompany Vio on her unintentional journey through various realms. Explore broken cities, pirate ships in the deepest jun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Twisted Tale.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

96% User Score Based on 464 reviews

A new film opens to rave reviews, despite its bloody history. A beautiful uptown office remains unoccupied, despite its prime location. A downtown artist berates himself for selling out, while a Wall Street investor congratulates himself on a job well done. Just normal life in the big city? Or is somthing more sinister binding these events together Bizarre connections are a dime a dozen for the Bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Convergence.

93%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 178 reviews

What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Paws Mystery.

95%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 3,822 reviews

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Never Was.

48%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

43% User Score Based on 366 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game returns to its roots by reintroducing point-and-click-based mouse control next to keyboard control, although still relying on a full 3D engine with fixed camera perspectives. A few puzzles are still action-based, but you are now given more time to act in stressful situations, rather than having to make split-second decisions. Next to the regular puzzles, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword: The Angel of Death.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Mononino and the Treefruities fared well without you - until another disaster scattered the leaves of their home tree. Once more, take on the journey and challenging puzzles along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaves: The Return.

58%Game Brain Score

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58% User Score Based on 100 reviews

NYKRA has gone through some big changes, please read this: https://github.com/ENDESGA/NYKRA_Before/tree/main-------NYKRA is a narrative platformer pixelart game with puzzle and RPG mechanics set in an ever collapsing reality. You travel via a being named Keu through 7 different planets, unraveling the complex mess of reality ahead of you. But as you read through the alien literature, discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYKRA: Before.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

93% User Score Based on 177 reviews

Enter the surreal, disturbing, and ridiculous world of the Knobbly Crook in the first chapter of this old-school point and click adventure. The Knobbly Crook will be released in several chapters, all of them completely free. No ads, no tricks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knobbly Crook.

69%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

69% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

73%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 251 reviews

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows on the Vatican Act I: Greed.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

66% User Score Based on 174 reviews

The Artifact is a sci-fi themed spin on the classic escape the room game. Players explore different locations, using 22nd century technology to crack codes and solving increasingly head scratching puzzles that will help decipher the mystery of the alien device, and perhaps what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artifact.