Games like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Looking for games like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a comedy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deponia: The Complete Journey, Return to Mysterious Island 2 or Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum.
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 Game62%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, music62% User Score 107 reviews"Return to Mysterious Island 2" is a survival adventure game where player controls Mina and her primate friend Jep. After a failed rescue, they must survive on the mysterious island, dress wounds, evade wildlife, and communicate with other animals. Using various item combinations, they aim to heal, escape the island, and uncover its secrets.
View Game3 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgraphics, gameplay75% User Score 48 reviewsIn "Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum," players assume the role of a private detective investigating a missing person case that leads to a conspiracy on Mars. The game features a combination of adventure and puzzle-solving elements, with a unique film noir style and 3D rendered graphics. Players must interrogate suspects, examine evidence, and solve complex puzzles to unravel the mystery and save the day.
View Game4 View Game60%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgameplay, grinding58% User Score 122 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsIn The Innsmouth Case, you are a detective investigating strange happenings in the town of Innsmouth. Uncover hidden secrets, delve into a Lovecraftian world, and make choices that impact the story's outcome in this compelling first-person adventure game. Interrogate suspects, explore eerie locations, and solve puzzles to crack the case. Your sanity and survival are at stake as you face the horrors lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly quiet town.
View Game5 View Game59%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgameplay, music59% User Score 108 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews"Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest" is a point-and-click adventure game where players follow a blogger named Angelo to Hell in search of content for his channel. Along the way, Angelo and his sidekick encounter expressive characters and face addictive puzzles. The game boasts impressive graphics and a unique setting in Hell, where Angelo must help the inhabitants and ultimately meet the Devil himself.
View Game6 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding96% User Score 50 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews"The Mind's Eclipse" is a black and white science-fiction visual novel where players explore a fallen research station, the CORE, in search of their loved ones while experiencing an emotional narrative. As they uncover the mystery of the Eclipse and its side-narratives, players will interact with their environment and analyze journals and chat logs to understand the CORE's downfall. The game features morally gray characters and an immersive world, providing an engaging experience without the need for dating mechanics. Be cautious of COSy.
View Game7 View Game43%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, optimization37% User Score 120 reviewsCritic Score 49%10 reviewsXEL is a 3D action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world, where you play as Reid, a shipwrecked stranger suffering from memory loss. Explore the mysterious world of XEL, uncover its dark past, and fight enemies while solving challenging puzzles. By purchasing the Save the World Edition, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Sea Watch to help refugees at sea.
View Game8 View Game55%Game Brain Scorehumor, storygameplay, grinding59% User Score 606 reviewsCritic Score 55%14 reviews"Randal's Monday" is a point-and-click adventure game with humor and pop culture references. The time-looping story follows Randal Hicks, who accidentally keeps reliving Monday and must undo his mistakes to break the cycle. Expect quirky characters, challenging puzzles, and lots of geeky humor in this game.
View Game9 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 Game10 View Game100%Game Brain Scorehumor, atmospherestory, graphics100% User Score 62 reviewsThaumistry: In Charm's Way is a lighthearted text adventure game set in New York City. As Eric Knight, a former child prodigy inventor, you'll explore the city, meet offbeat characters, and cast improbable spells to solve puzzles. With advanced parser technology, customizable visuals, and a screen reader-friendly option, this game offers a modern take on classic interactive fiction. *Note: The USDA approval appears to be a joke, as the USDA is a government agency responsible for food safety and regulation, not video games.
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