Games like The Dig
Looking for games like The Dig? Here are top arcade puzzle recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Broken Sword or The Longest Journey.
1 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability94% User Score 977 reviews"Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" is a point-and-click adventure game with a 1930s setting, in which Indiana Jones travels the world in search of the lost city of Atlantis. The game offers three unique paths, each with its own story development, gameplay, and puzzles. Originally released in 1992, it was later reissued as an enhanced "talkie" edition with full voice acting and digitized sound effects. This version was also released as a digitally distributed Steam title in 2009.
View Game2 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding93% User Score 1,322 reviewsIn "Broken Sword: Director's Cut," journalist Nico Collard and American George Stobbart become entangled in a conspiracy after a murder at the Palais Royale. This classic adventure game takes players across the globe, solving puzzles, uncovering ancient mysteries related to the Knights Templar, and enjoying new humor and narrative threads in this enhanced version.
View Game3 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding90% User Score 1,496 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews"The Longest Journey" is a classic adventure game following April Ryan, a young art student with the ability to move between different worlds. As she uncovers her own destiny, April becomes entangled in a battle between the worlds of magic and technology. The game features complex puzzles, a rich story, and memorable characters, making it a must-play for adventure game enthusiasts.
View Game4 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability84% User Score 2,089 reviewsCritic Score 70%3 reviewsSyberia is a single-player mystery point and click game with an interesting plot, sensational game mechanics, amazing graphics, and a stellar soundtrack. As lawyer Kate Walker, you journey across Europe to Eastern Russia, encountering unique characters and environments while searching for the inventor Hans. The game features a gripping script, film-like camera angles, and detailed 3D environments, but can be grinding, buggy, and highly emotional at times.
View Game5 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 Game6 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability85% User Score 1,058 reviewsIn Syberia II, Kate Walker and Hans Voralberg continue their quest, traveling across treacherous landscapes to find the last Syberian mammoth. This surreal adventure tests their determination and courage, as they face obstacles and delve deeper into a forgotten universe. Together, they embark on a journey to complete Hans' mission and uncover the mystery of these elusive creatures.
View Game7 View Game97%Game Brain Scorehumor, graphicsgrinding, stability97% User Score 2,758 reviewsIn "The Curse of Monkey Island," Guybrush Threepwood is on a quest to save his love, Elaine, from the clutches of the villainous LeChuck. The pirate-themed graphic adventure game features film-quality animation, high-resolution graphics, and a variety of puzzles to solve. The curse on Elaine's engagement ring has turned her into a gold statue, and Guybrush must break the curse and defeat LeChuck to save her.
View Game8 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding93% User Score 1,062 reviews"Sanitarium" is a horrifying single-player role-playing game with intriguing puzzles and a gripping story, set in a creepy asylum. With good graphics, a stellar soundtrack, and a delightful atmosphere, players will question their own sanity in this immersive and captivating adventure. Despite some grinding, the game offers plenty of humor and a wholesome story for both beginners and puzzle-solving experts.
View Game9 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgrinding, stability92% User Score 4,042 reviewsCritic Score 79%36 reviewsIn Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems.
View Game10 View Game92%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsgrinding, replayability95% User Score 5,684 reviewsCritic Score 85%3 reviews"Machinarium is an award-winning adventure game featuring a brave robot named Josef. After being thrown out as scrap, Josef returns to the city to confront the Black Cap Brotherhood, who have kidnapped his girlfriend Berta. Solve intricate puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games across hand-drawn 2D settings while enjoying a captivating original soundtrack."
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