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I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer Sale
This article highlights 31 must-play games available for $5 or less during the Steam Summer Sale. The curated list includes a variety of genres such as RPGs and first-person shooters, with many titles developed by well-known studios like Larian and BioWare.
A Lost Man Is an Atmospheric, Grayscale Hand-Drawn Point-and-Click Adventure, Out on Steam
Studio Arkos' debut title, A Lost Man, is a hand-drawn, grayscale point-and-click adventure game set during World War I. The game, which was originally written in French, is now available on Steam with a 15% launch discount. It features a bleak atmosphere, puzzle-solving gameplay, and is planned to be expanded into five chapters via DLC.
KABUKI FIRE Studio Is Making Two Hand-Painted Point & Click Adventures – Expert Game Reviews
Atmosphere Entertainment Studios, known for the arcade shooter KABUKI FIRE, is developing two new hand-painted 2D point & click adventure games: Adam Vandell – Black Neon, a cyberpunk detective story, and Petko and the Black Island, a humorous zombie apocalypse adventure. Black Neon is a remake of a 2002 German-only release, while Petko and the Black Island has a playable demo available on Steam. Neither game has a release date yet, but both will be available in English and German.
Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
The point-and-click adventure game 'The Drifter' by indie developer Powerhoof is set to release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 next week. The game features a pixel art style, a murder mystery narrative, and will support 4K visuals and 120fps on the Switch 2. It has received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
Point-and-click adventure game Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence hitting Nintendo Switch in July
DevilishGames and Making Enemies announced that the point-and-click adventure game Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 3, 2026. The game, priced at $8.99, features a young writer investigating a mystery at a remote abbey with a vow of silence.
Point-and-click adventure Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence coming to consoles on July 3
DevilishGames and Making Enemies announced that the point-and-click adventure game Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence will be released on consoles on July 3. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, following its positive reception on Steam. The title features a young writer investigating a mystery within a silent abbey, inspired by 1990s adventure games.
The Creepshow video game is coming out this summer
The Creepshow, a point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series, is scheduled for release in August. Further details regarding specific platforms were not provided in this announcement.
The Tragedy at Deer Creek Released
Sparrowland has launched the point-and-click adventure game The Tragedy at Deer Creek for Windows on Steam. Further details about the game's content are available.
Impressive looking dark point and click adventure Tormentum II gets a demo
A demo for the dark point-and-click adventure game Tormentum II is now available on Steam, ahead of its July 23rd, 2026 release. The game features artwork inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, and explores themes of artificial intelligence and creator ambition. The developer is seeking feedback on its native Linux support.
The 7th Guest Remake Review – Tormented Souls
The 7th Guest Remake offers a modernized take on the classic point-and-click adventure, featuring new puzzles and a fully realized 3D mansion. While originally designed for VR, the game has been adapted for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, retaining its spooky atmosphere and FMV cutscenes. The remake focuses on logical puzzles rather than jump scares, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Award-winning, pulp adventure thrill-ride The Drifter hits Nintendo Switch on June 22
The pulp adventure thriller, The Drifter, developed by Powerhoof, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 22. The game features a fast-paced, point-and-click narrative with unique control options for the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
The Drifter incoming for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Powerhoof announced that the point-and-click adventure game The Drifter will be released on June 22, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature support for up to 4K 120 FPS and unique controls on the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
Crushed In Time Review
Crushed In Time is a point & click adventure game from Draw Me A Pixel that innovates by allowing players to manipulate the game world and its characters through unique elastic interactions. The game explores themes of game development and features a humorous narrative with heartfelt moments as protagonists Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a time-bending adventure.
Wordless prehistoric point and click adventure Theropods looks wonderful in the new trailer
The wordless point-and-click adventure game Theropods, set in a prehistoric world with dinosaurs and a sci-fi mystery, has released a new trailer showcasing its hand-drawn pixel art and puzzle-based gameplay. A demo is available ahead of its July 23rd, 2026 release on Linux.
Tormentum II – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tormentum II is a dark point-and-click adventure game that immerses players in nightmarish worlds inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Players control a game developer trapped within their own creation, exploring over 150 hand-drawn areas across a dozen islands. The game features moral dilemmas, multiple endings, and a sinister god worshipped by the island's inhabitants.
Theropods Roars Into View With New Gameplay Trailer
Indie studio Lost Token and publisher Dionous Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their hand-animated point-and-click adventure game, Theropods. The game, which features wordless storytelling and puzzle-solving with dinosaurs and a stranded spaceman, is set to launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on July 23, 2026.
Crushed in Time Interview – How to release a game that’s (deliberately) broken
Freddi Malavasi, Associate Producer at Draw Me A Pixel, discusses the intentionally broken design of their upcoming game, Crushed in Time. The interview explores the game's unique elasticity mechanics, subverted tropes of characters like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and the team's philosophy of creating distinct gaming experiences.
Twisted mystery point and click adventure Creepy Tale: Snow Child released for Linux
The point and click adventure game Creepy Tale: Snow Child has received a native Linux release, following its initial launch in May. The game, which is a standalone title within the Creepy Tale series, features puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and a narrative inspired by fairy tales. It has achieved a Very Positive rating on Steam.
‘Servant of the Lake’ Opens Its Doors August 13 on Steam and Mobile
Rusty Lake announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13, 2026, for Steam, Android, and iOS. Players will take on the role of a servant at the Vanderboom estate, solving puzzles and uncovering dark secrets. A demo is available on Steam.
Crushed In Time interview with director Pascal Cammisotto
Pascal Cammisotto, director at Draw Me a Pixel, discusses the upcoming adventure game Crushed In Time, which stars Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson trapped within a failed video game. The game features a unique stretch-and-pull mechanic and meta-narrative elements inspired by the developers' previous title, There Is No Game. Crushed In Time is set to release on PC in June, with Nintendo Switch and mobile versions planned for later in the year.
