Games like Slender Threads

"Discover scenic Villa Ventana, the hillside community of empty stores and emptier people." Not the ideal backdrop for a bestselling novel, but as every writer knows, inspiration can strike in the unlikeliest of places. Within hours of Harvey Green's arrival, that inspiration takes the form of foreboding dreams, impossible coincidences, and hidden motives that set Harvey on the path to u…

In "Gibbous: A Cthulhu Adventure," play as a detective and a librarian trying to stop an evil book from awakening Cthulhu. Solve puzzles, explore a richly detailed world, and experience a thrilling and humorous Lovecraft-inspired story. Navigate through hand-drawn 2D environments and make choices that impact the game's outcome in this point-and-click adventure game.

The Drifter is a dark, pulp adventure thriller featuring twin-stick controls and striking pixel art. Players follow Mick Carter, who, after witnessing a murder and narrowly escaping death, finds himself framed and haunted by mysterious forces. The game weaves a brooding narrative with intense action and a cinematic dark-synth score.

Unforeseen Incidents is a point-and-click adventure game that follows Harper Pendor, a handyman, as he gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a deadly virus. With the help of a journalist and a scientist, Harper must uncover the truth and save the day. The game features hand-drawn art and a variety of puzzles to solve.

"Children of Silentown" is a suspenseful narrative-driven adventure game where players control a young girl named Lucy living in a secluded village surrounded by a foreboding forest. Lucy discovers dark secrets and supernatural events as she tries to solve the mystery of the town's silence. The game features a unique blend of puzzles, exploration, and musical rhythm mechanics, creating an eerie atmosphere that keeps players on edge.

Kathy Rain: Director's Cut is a point-and-click detective mystery set in the 90s, where you play as Kathy, a journalism major investigating her grandfather's mysterious death. Collect clues, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects to uncover the truth, while dealing with personal turmoil and a local mystery involving your hometown. The game features cryptic puzzles and a harrowing journey of emotional and personal discovery.

Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind. Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never ar…

"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.

In The Silent Age, players assume the role of Joe, a maintenance worker in the 1970s who discovers a time-travel device. He uses it to explore the past and future, uncovering a conspiracy and attempting to save humanity. The game features point-and-click puzzle mechanics, with players solving problems by interacting with the environment and using items from their inventory. The story is presented in a minimalist, film noir-inspired style with a haunting soundtrack.

Truberbrook is a thrilling single-player mystery-sci-fi adventure game set in a 1960's parallel universe. As Hans Tannhauser, you'll find yourself on a lottery-winning vacation in a remote German village, where you'll be drawn into a quest to save the world. With handmade scenery and an engaging storyline, Truberbrook offers suspense, mystery, and thrills.