Games like Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Looking for games like Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a mystery, comedy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deponia: The Complete Journey, Return to Monkey Island or King's Quest.
1 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, humorstability, grinding82% User Score 2,494 reviewsDeponia: The Complete Journey is a humorous, point-and-click adventure game set in a weird and wacky world. Players control Rufus, a selfish and reckless guy living on the junk-covered planet Deponia, as he tries to reach the expensive floating cities in the sky. The game is a compilation of the original Deponia, plus its two sequels: Chaos on Deponia and Goodbye Deponia. Join Rufus in his chaotic journey full of quirky characters, creative puzzles, and satirical humor.
View Game2 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregraphics, storygrinding, monetization91% User Score 4,441 reviewsCritic Score 87%38 reviews"Return to Monkey Island" sees the return of protagonist Guybrush Threepwood in this pirate-themed point-and-click adventure. After losing his purpose, Guybrush must navigate familiar and new islands, facing old foes and solving puzzles to find the Secret of Monkey Island. With its unique humor and art style, this game continues the story of the beloved classic series.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability90% User Score 2,221 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviewsIn King's Quest, players become the brave knight, Sir Graham, on a journey to save his kingdom. Through vibrant graphics and challenging puzzles, explore diverse landscapes, encounter magical creatures, and make decisions that impact the story's outcome. This captivating reimagining of the classic adventure game series brings a delightful fairytale experience to life.
View Game4 View Game79%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability82% User Score 6,698 reviewsCritic Score 73%22 reviews"Broken Age" is a family-friendly, hand-animated adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and an all-star voice cast including Elijah Wood, Jack Black, and Masasa Moyo. Players control two teenagers, Vella and Shay, in separate worlds filled with quirky characters and unexpected adventures. The game requires a 1.7 GHz Dual Core processor, 2 GB RAM, and a graphics card with at least 512 MB VRAM to run on Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later with 2500 MB of available storage.
View Game5 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding88% User Score 951 reviewsCritic Score 80%6 reviews"Beyond a Steel Sky" is a single-player thriller action game with stunning game mechanics, exceptional visuals, and a marvelous soundtrack. As Robert Foster, you search for a kidnapped child in Union City, a utopian mega-city with a dark underbelly. Engaging puzzles and dynamic responses to player actions drive the narrative in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller with a unique atmosphere. The game is a sequel to the cult classic "Beneath a Steel Sky," from Charles Cecil and with art direction by Dave Gibbons.
View Game6 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, humorcharacter development, stability84% User Score 1,333 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviewsWith this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.
View Game7 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, humorstability, grinding78% User Score 5,610 reviewsCritic Score 78%3 reviewsDeponia is a single-player comedy arcade game with a spectacular story, good gameplay, splendid graphics, and good music. The game follows the outrageous love story of Rufus and Goal in a world where the planet has become a garbage dump. Despite some grinding and bugs, Deponia boasts a dense atmosphere, plenty of humor, and a wholesome story, although its replayability is low.
View Game8 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, grinding87% User Score 1,505 reviewsCritic Score 81%14 reviews"Syberia: The World Before" is an adventure game that follows the stories of Kate Walker, a New-York attorney, and Dana Roze, a pianist from Vaghen, as they navigate through the tumultuous events of 1937 and 2004. The game features intricate puzzles and a magical atmosphere, accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack by Inon Zur and the Budapest Film Symphony. The Deluxe Edition includes the game's soundtrack, a script of the prologue, and a fan kit.
View Game9 View Game93%Game Brain Scorehumor, storygrinding, atmosphere95% User Score 744 reviewsCritic Score 84%2 reviewsSam & Max Hit the Road is a quirky adventure game where you play as Sam, a canine detective, and Max, a hyperactive "rabbity thing," as you search for a runaway bigfoot across America. Solve puzzles, interact with eccentric characters, and engage in hilarious antics in this offbeat game based on Steve Purcell's cult comic books. With mini-games and animated humor, this road trip adventure is full of surprises.
View Game10 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, humorstability, grinding95% User Score 18,398 reviewsCritic Score 84%8 reviews"Tales from the Borderlands" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in the chaotic world of Pandora. Players control a cast of misfits seeking to change their world, facing off against planetary invasions, ruthless enemies, and corporate greed. Choices made throughout the game shape the story, creating a unique experience for each player in this thrilling, humorous adventure.
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