Best Point & Click games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated point & click games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free point & click games are available at the bottom of the page.

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McPixel

McPixel is a save-the-day guy that you guide through 100 short challenges to prevent stuff from blowing up. You have only 20 seconds to save the day! Think quick!

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 25 Sep 2012

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 20 Sep 2012

Home

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 31 Aug 2012

Deponia

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Price -90% 0.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Aug 2012

The Book of Unwritten Tales

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Price -95% 1.04€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Jul 2012

Resonance

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 25 Jul 2012

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.

Price -90% 1.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Jun 2012

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.

Price -75% 0.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 May 2012

Botanicula

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 07 May 2012

The Walking Dead

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 9.6
Release 24 Apr 2012

Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Apr 2012

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Price 5.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 16 Apr 2012

Yesterday

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Price -85% 0.74€
Rating 7.9
Release 22 Mar 2012

The Blackwell Legacy

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Deception

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Convergence

The third game in the Blackwell series

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Unbound

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 13 Jan 2012

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)

The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2

Price -50% 19.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 07 Nov 2011

Gemini Rue

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Oct 2011

Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge

Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.6
Release 15 Sep 2011

Trauma

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Price 2.39€
Rating 6.6
Release 08 Aug 2011

Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED

Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.3
Release 25 Jul 2011

Puzzle Agent 2

Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!

Price -63% 1.69€
Rating 8.2
Release 30 Jun 2011

Still Life

Still Life 2 also now available!

Price -84% 1.24€
Rating 7.8
Release 01 Jun 2011

Most played point & click games on Steam

Take a look at the top point & click games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 955 reviews of which 660 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played point & click game, thanks to its 2,946 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
660
295

2,946
players

2. Chill Pulse

Chill Pulse combines productivity tools with serene environments. Use a Pomodoro timer and to-do lists to boost focus, while ambient sounds in settings from cyberpunk cities to ancient landscapes enhance relaxation. Chill Pulse is a casual, utilities and simulation game developed and published by Catos Game. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 3,580 reviews of which 3,436 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 746 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among point & click games based on player count.
9.2
3,436
144

746
players

3. Increlution

Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts Increlution is a idler, time management and rogue-lite game developed and published by Gniller. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 1,125 reviews of which 975 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 560 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among point & click games based on player count.
8.2
975
150

560
players

4. Brighter Shores

Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner. Brighter Shores is a early access, mmorpg and rpg game developed and published by Fen Research Ltd. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 8,894 reviews of which 6,414 were positive and 2,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 555 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played point & click games.
7.1
6,414
2,480

555
players

5. Papers, Please

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,508 reviews of which 71,500 were positive and 2,008 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 466 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played point & click games.
9.6
71,500
2,008

466
players

6. That's not my Neighbor

It's 1955, and for unknown reasons, doppelgangers are more common than usual. Therefore, the Department of Doppelganger Detection (D.D.D.) has taken action. You are the doorman of an apartment complex, and you must decide whether to let in those who claim to be your neighbors. That's not my Neighbor is a adventure, casual and point & click game developed and published by Nachosama Games. Released on March 11th 2025 has received 1,414 reviews of which 1,197 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 427 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played point & click games.
8.1
1,197
217

427
players

7. The Walking Dead

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. The Walking Dead is a zombies, story rich and adventure game developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games. Released on April 24th 2012 has received 72,736 reviews of which 70,753 were positive and 1,983 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 294 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played point & click games.
9.6
70,753
1,983

294
players

8. The Roottrees are Dead

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a puzzle, mystery and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,074 reviews of which 2,027 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played point & click games.
9.3
2,027
47

271
players

9. Cube Escape: Paradox

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,266 reviews of which 9,984 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played point & click games.
9.4
9,984
282

167
players

10. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 163 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played point & click games.
8.2
781
115

163
players

Best deals on point & click games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of point & click games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted point & click games.

1. The Book of Unwritten Tales

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact. The Book of Unwritten Tales is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed by KING Art and published by THQ Nordic. Released on July 31st 2012 has received 2,077 reviews of which 1,893 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for point & click category.
8.7
1,893
184

-95% 20.80€ 1.04€

2. Goodbye Deponia

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia! Goodbye Deponia is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 2,344 reviews of which 2,081 were positive and 263 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in point & click games.
8.5
2,081
263

-95% 21.00€ 1.05€

3. Deponia: The Complete Journey

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,501 reviews of which 5,593 were positive and 908 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in point & click games.
8.4
5,593
908

-95% 30.80€ 1.54€

4. Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

My new adventure takes me from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world! Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed by CrazyBunch and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on November 07th 2018 has received 1,678 reviews of which 1,441 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for point & click games.
8.2
1,441
237

-95% 29.99€ 1.49€

5. Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice

No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction - Faith! Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice is a point & click and adventure game developed by CrazyBunch and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 868 reviews of which 752 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for point & click games.
8.2
752
116

-95% 34.99€ 1.74€

6. Do Not Feed the Monkeys

A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys! Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a point & click, political sim and management game developed by Fictiorama Studios and published by Alawar. Released on October 23rd 2018 has received 10,638 reviews of which 9,976 were positive and 662 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for point & click games.
9.1
9,976
662

-94% 16.67€ 1.00€

7. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is a choices matter, adventure and visual novel game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on August 15th 2017 has received 7,024 reviews of which 6,507 were positive and 517 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for point & click games.
9.0
6,507
517

-94% 20.50€ 1.23€

8. Deponia Doomsday

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story. Deponia Doomsday is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 01st 2016 has received 3,825 reviews of which 3,276 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for point & click games.
8.3
3,276
549

-94% 18.67€ 1.12€

9. The Darkside Detective

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,657 reviews of which 4,402 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for point & click games.
9.1
4,402
255

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

10. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes is a point & click, adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 16th 2012 has received 3,124 reviews of which 2,775 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for point & click games.
8.5
2,775
349

-93% 21.29€ 1.49€

Free point & click games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play point & click games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play point & click games.

1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 955 reviews of which 660 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 2,946 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free point & click games on Steam.
6.7
660
295

2,946
players

2. Brighter Shores

Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner. Brighter Shores is a early access, mmorpg and rpg game developed and published by Fen Research Ltd. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 8,894 reviews of which 6,414 were positive and 2,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 555, this point & click game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free point & click games on Steam.
7.1
6,414
2,480

555
players

3. Cube Escape: Paradox

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,266 reviews of which 9,984 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 167, this point & click game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free point & click games on Steam.
9.4
9,984
282

167
players

4. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 163 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free point & click games on Steam.
8.2
781
115

163
players

5. Samsara Room

You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series. Samsara Room is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 29th 2020 has received 9,006 reviews of which 8,765 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
9.4
8,765
241

56
players

6. Unsolved Case

A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,434 reviews of which 4,811 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
8.6
4,811
623

54
players

7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure! The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a visual novel, free to play and point & click game developed and published by SEGA. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 23,343 reviews of which 22,694 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
9.5
22,694
649

51
players

8. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.. Released on April 20th 2024 has received 2,344 reviews of which 2,245 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
9.1
2,245
99

37
players

9. Pixel Art Coloring Book

Pixel Art Coloring Book easily removes your stress! A huge range of colorful pixel art images in this coloring book is for ALL AGES! Relax while coloring awesome pixel art coloring pages. Start color by number today & feel better. It’s simple. It’s good. It’s fun. Pixel Art Coloring Book is a relaxing, pixel graphics and casual game developed and published by Peaksel. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 892 reviews of which 746 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
7.9
746
146

27
players

10. Tricky Doors

Tricky doors is a captivating game that offers a variety of puzzles. Find a creative way to get out of each room. Tricky doors is a point-and-click game in the "escape the room" genre with plenty of mini-games and complicated quests. Tricky Doors is a casual, puzzle and point & click game developed and published by FIVE-BN GAMES. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 391 reviews of which 330 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free point & click games on Steam.
7.9
330
61

24
players