Games like Zork: Grand Inquisitor
Looking for games like Zork: Grand Inquisitor? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure, The Curse of Monkey Island or Broken Sword.
1 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgrinding, replayability91% User Score 470 reviewsCritic Score 74%9 reviewsTesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure (developed under the working title Project Fedora) is the upcoming sixth game in the Tex Murphy series of detective adventure games, developed by Big Finish Games and published by Atlus. Like the previous three games, it will tell much of its story through live-action full-motion video sequences, and feature freely explorable 3D environments during gameplay.
View Game2 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 Game3 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 Game4 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, character development67% User Score 332 reviewsRunaway: A Road Adventure is a classic point-and-click game with humoristic elements. The story follows Brian, a college student who gets tangled in a series of dangerous events after witnessing a murder. He and his girlfriend, Gina, must then solve puzzles and escape various situations to clear their names and stay alive. With its engaging narrative and challenging puzzles, Runaway offers a thrilling and entertaining adventure game experience.
View Game5 View Game92%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, music96% User Score 168 reviewsCritic Score 69%1 reviewsIn "Under a Killing Moon" , you play as Tex Murphy, a detective in a rich, intriguing mystery movie set in 2042. With four CDs of unparalleled graphics and sound, this comedy thriller offers full freedom of movement and interaction with fascinating characters. Boasting top-notch Hollywood talent, the game features an intuitive interface, extensive built-in hints, and 16-bit 22Khz sound, making it an immersive experience unlike any other.
View Game6 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 Game7 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 Game8 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability89% User Score 355 reviews"Beneath a Steel Sky" is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game where you play as Robert Foster, who was raised in a society of outcasts after being orphaned in a helicopter crash. When authorities kidnap Robert and take him back to the city, he embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind his past and escape the confines of the city. Along the way, you'll solve puzzles, interact with characters, and explore a dystopian future.
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 Game56%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgameplay, stability60% User Score 1,102 reviewsCritic Score 51%20 reviews"Armikrog" is a single-player kids' platformer game with a captivating plot, featuring space explorer Tommynaut and his blind alien dog Beak-Beak. They unravel the mysteries of a clay-animated fortress through exploration and puzzle-solving. Despite its stunning visuals, compelling music, and unique humor, the game is plagued by numerous bugs and requires lots of grinding, which can hinder the overall experience. The rich cast of voiceover talent includes well-known actors Jon Heder, Rob Paulsen, and Michael J. Nelson.
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