Games like Something Strange About Uncle Howard - GGJ 2019

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

About the game     Throughout the game, you can play 2 main characters to understand the tricky story. Be aware! Each character tells you their side of story. None of the storytellers are the bad figures in their stories. You are the best judge! Good luck! DESCRIPTION      John, a tortured father whose life is turned upside down by the sudden and tragic death of his daughter. Ana, a guilt-stric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Facade.

A point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a surreal cursed house, with a whimsical spooky-comedy tone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Boy.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Prepare your PIPE and finest tobacco or a warm cup of TEA and get ready for long sleepless nights... just like back in GOLDEN AGE of point and clicks with Lucas art adventures like Monkey island, Full throttle or Indiana Jones...only this time FROZEN COLD.Story driven adventure, hand drawn characters, smart puzzles, and witty humor, wrapped in unique graphical style. YEARS in the making.Fully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAKE the Legend of Snowblind.

Explore the real-world impacts of rising sea levels on the island nation of Kiribati, where changes to the climate has threatened homes, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. Through hidden object gameplay, players are invited to learn more about how Kiribati is being impacted and how the community is coming together to build climate resilience. Created for IndieCade's Climate Jam 2025: Natural & u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against the Tide: Stories of Kiribati's Climate Resilience.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

What would you do if you found yourself in front of a mysterious portal that suddenly appeared in your back woods? Would you jump right in... or would you throw something into it first? The Silent Sky is a hand-drawn, not quite classical, point-and-click adventure game – an introduction to a longer journey that doesn’t end with the silent night sky. The story revolves around a twelve-yea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Sky Part I.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

69% User Score Based on 460 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

Experience the old-school charm of classic farming games with the suburban gothic atmosphere of certain 90's TV shows, along with contemporary game mechanics. Farming, crafting, combat, romantic relationships and mysterious events await! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gleaner Heights.

"Don’t break the rules, don’t leave the house. Unless, of course, you want to stay alive", — that’s what they always told me... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections of the Void.

Game genre: point and click adventure horror game. The game "Winter Night" presents a story inspired by beliefs in Thailand. Players will experience the atmosphere of an ancient, mysterious guesthouse and the intrigue of exploring an old house where horrifying events have occurred. This game emphasizes puzzle-solving and the excitement of escaping from the house. Players must think quickly and us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Night.

You are the main character in this Twilight Zone-inspired experience. Tragedy has struck your family, but you must find a way to move on. Can you unlock the memories that are keeping you trapped? Can you free yourself from the past? Can you do what is needed to finally move on? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers from Within: Moving On.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Cleansuit is a retro-style graphical text adventure game where you must find creative ways to survive a mysterious serial killer's assault on your home. Use text commands to manipulate the detailed environment and discover all the unique ways to win and die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleansuit.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Corrosive Studios is proud to introduce Waste Walkers! A unique, post-apocalyptic role playing game. Waste Walkers allows players to discover the horrors of the apocalypse through a harsh struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waste Walkers.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

62% User Score Based on 4,542 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. You play as Anthony Clyde, who, after a heavy night of partying, wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar bed with no memory of the previous night's events. Unfortunately, escaping these unfamiliar, opulent surroundings will prove to be no easy task, as an unseen, menacing, radio-bound antagonist will stop at nothing to block Anthony's path… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only If.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Jessalyn Thornton’s fateful sleepover at the abandoned Thornton estate was supposed to be a pre-wedding celebration, but the fun ended when she disappeared. While her family searches for clues, others refuse to speak about the estate’s dark past. Did something supernatural happen to Jessalyn, or is someone in Thornton Hall holding something besides family secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 553 reviews

A short horror- I mean, cute game :) Help a normal, innocent frog get back to his super awesome wizard self!! :O If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Frog-ot.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

70% User Score Based on 64 reviews

You awaken from a car accident to find your family missing in the zombie-infested town of Livingston. Piece together what happened so you can stop the forces of evil and reunite with your family in this terrifying hidden object adventure game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Town Terrors: Livingston.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Prepare to go on a fantastic journey which will take you from damp prehistoric forests, to the sultry deserts of ancient Egypt, to dirty Wild West saloons, and luxurious medieval castles! Green Moon is a Hidden Object game like no other, combining science with magic and reality with mysticism. Travel to a unique world full of mystery and exciting opportunities as you learn ancient and timeless sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Moon.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

76% User Score Based on 718 reviews

Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Valley.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

72% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLINA: Legacy.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

91% User Score Based on 777 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

GNOG is a wondrous journey through a universe of visually stunning and playfully interactive monster heads. Explore a myriad of unique interconnected heads and the worlds they carry within, as you try to decipher each one's quirks and advance to the next. Interact with the outside to change the inside and vice versa to reveal the exit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GNOG.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

85% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulb Boy.

Fearsome Night An anonymous email. A dead woman's address. Something that needs to be found. You don't know who sent it. You don't know how they got the address. All you know is that the email points to your recently deceased grandmother's house and asks you to find something hidden inside. You never should have gone. Fearsome Night is a first-person psychological horror game where investigati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearsome Night.

On a little mysterious island in the middle of an isolated unknown lake, strange creatures exist. Bunnyflies! Little bunny-like creatures with wings like a butterfly. They fly and collect pollen to chew and bring back to their different hives as honey or wax, where one queen exists to help them all. Explore this island as Princess Honeybun, the queen's daughter who's now old enough to make her ow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BunnyFly: Season of Summer.

A lovingly crafted, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure. Experience a captivating story told entirely through animations and charming cutscenes—without a single word of text. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Flower.

Game Concept/Game Demo (Still in progress, updates to come) Warning: This project could potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.  This project potentially disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Play at your own discretionAs humans, we live our lives, and sometimes we forget those at home without the power to disobey us or speak for themselves. Play as the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Home Alone: A Drama of Fate.

[IMPORTANT NOTE: Press the fullscreen button on the bottom right to experience the game as close as we intended it to be experienced!] [Tutorial: You're trying to escape the station, but you don't know which monster is after you! Try to, intuitively, figure out which of the monsters (by sound) is after you using your bestiary, and use the correct environment elements to avoid his attention (No ind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folclore.

You are a paranormal investigator, in this 3D Point-and-Click detective game; your job is to interact with anomalous objects to discover their supernatural effects. These objects are quite unusual: Ancient monster possessions, cursed things, and possessed objects. All of them are unpredictable, and we don't really know what they are capable of. However, you will not be alone on your journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Simulator.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Live a day on board of "Space Colony I" a high tech space station sent to colonise the newly discovered Planet Omega in 2040. In this first person, interactive, space exploration experience you will: Explore the giant "Space Colony I" space station, adding all its parts procedurally to your map; Carry out your daily tasks (play minigames such as watering plants and training in dedicated … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Day In Space.

A reading focused horror game building on atmosphere and user choices, it allows the player to make choices that determine whether they make it out alive or not. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figures Of Shadows.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crabmeat.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Welcome to Whaleville!The world’s first town inside a whale. It’s friendly, a little odd and utterly charming. Explore every corner of this peculiar place, help the locals — and maybe they’ll help you find a way out. Or... maybe you’ll decide to stay. Chart Your Own Course Turn the wheel, wind up the key — you're the captain of your own boat. Where will your journey take you? Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Wake up in the nightmare world you created. This hand-drawn point-and-click adventure blends dark fantasy with psychological horror. Explore strange islands, solve puzzles, and shape the fates of those you meet. Your choices lead to multiple endings. You don't need to have played the first game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

Kobi the Scottie dog moves into a new house with his human. Apparently, he is not really impressed with this fact. And, if that wasn't enough, he sees a strange shaggy creature in his own kitchen. The uninvited guest vanished into thin air before his eyes! What a mess! But who was that? And, more importantly, how to get rid of it? After all this mayhem, Kobi gets into a series of incredible … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga.

Maison's de repos is a pure and realistic horror videogame based on true events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maisons de repos.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

Examine the dioramas of your life, and uncover the truth about your death If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Almost Gone.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

Lone McLonegan is an old-school point-n-click adventure game inspired by old westerns with touches of acid humor. Help Lone become "The Greatest Outlaw In The Old West" as you tackle fun puzzles and meet quirky characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone McLonegan : A Western Adventure.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Talk to Strangers is a short game of everyday survival. Survive door to door conversations ranging from bizarre to mundane (in this order) while trying to sell products to strangers. But beware: nothing is what it seems in this neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talk to Strangers.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

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.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

65% User Score Based on 645 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

Else Heart.Break() is a reimagination of the adventure game – a fantastic story set in a fully dynamic and interactive world. Instead of rigid puzzles you will learn (with the help from other characters in the game) how the reality of the game can be changed through programming and how any problem can be solved in whatever way you find suitable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Else Heart.Break().

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

83% User Score Based on 282 reviews

Forged in the Beginning and protected by the Seven Seals, there lies a place where thought and creation intertwine. The center for all realms of existence, it is the balancing force between good and evil, man and spirit. A focal point for all energies, and the one element that has kept the consuming nature of darkness at bay... Until now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of the Haunting.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

76% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Désiré is a poetic point-and-click adventure game in black and white. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Désiré.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:funny

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

The unnecessary video game of the useless superhero The action takes place in Fochougny, a very quiet French village where the billionaire Harpagon Lonion lives. He regularly dresses up as Superfluous, a very useless superhero in such a peaceful countryside... Helped by his assistant Sophie, who tries to somehow temper the enthusiasm of her employer, he will try to apprehend the mysterious apple t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superfluous Returnz.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Help Hei to find his path to the sacred tree! A point-and-click adventure game with lots of puzzles and a unique artistic style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hei.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 552 reviews

Mystery-solving adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNREAL LIFE.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackhaven.