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Allogloom Is a Hand-Painted Point-And-Click Mystery Coming to PC
Allogloom, a hand-painted point-and-click mystery adventure game developed by Galactic Ghosty and published by Iceberg Interactive, is set to launch on Steam for PC on October 13th, 2026. The game features a unique art style inspired by Art Nouveau and follows the story of Nora investigating the mysterious disappearance of residents in Gruesome Grove.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux by Monkey Island Creator
Legendary adventure game designer Ron Gilbert has announced Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to his 2017 point-and-click mystery game. The sequel is in development for PC, Mac, and Linux, with an early 2028 release window.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced
Ron Gilbert, also known as Grumpy Gamer, has announced that production is underway for Thimbleweed Park 2, a new point-and-click adventure game being developed by Terrible Toybox. The game is expected to be released in early 2028.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is 'not really a sequel, not really a prequel,' but it is finally happening
Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick's Terrible Toybox studio has announced that Thimbleweed Park 2 is in early development, with a planned release in early 2028. The game will feature returning characters Ray and Reyes and is described as a 'spoof of a classic whodunit' rather than a direct sequel or prequel. It will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux via Steam and GOG.
Thimbleweed Park 2 announced with another murder to investigate in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the 2017 point-and-click adventure, has been announced for an early 2028 release on PC, Mac, Linux, and GOG. Original team members including Ron Gilbert, Mark Ferrari, Gary Winnick, and David Fox are returning for the self-published title. The game promises another bizarre mystery investigation in the town of Thimbleweed Park.
A classic Giger-inspired adventure game just got a sequel
Tormentum II, a new point-and-click adventure game inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, has been released. The sequel is a standalone title that continues the hand-painted horror aesthetic of its predecessor, Tormentum: Dark Sorrow. The game is available on Steam with a launch discount, and the original game is also on sale.
Shelter from the Storm Is a Simple Point-And-Click Adventure Out Now
Shelter from the Storm, a point-and-click adventure game by Home Groan Games, is now available for free on Android, following its initial PC release in January 2025. The game features retro pixel art, a moody soundtrack, and simple puzzles set in a mysterious abandoned manor.
The Mermaid Mask review: A captivating undersea mystery
The Mermaid Mask is a captivating point-and-click mystery adventure from SFB Games, continuing the Detective Grimoire series. Players investigate the murder of a submarine captain, interacting with a vibrant cast of fully voiced characters and solving puzzles. The game, available on PC and consoles, offers a charming blend of comedy, suspense, and intrigue.
A classic Daedalic adventure is free on GOG, and it's not one I particularly like but you can't beat the price
Daedalic Entertainment's 2016 point-and-click adventure game Silence is available for free on GOG as part of their Summer Sale until Friday. While the author found the game's narrative and characters unlikable, it received generally positive reviews and holds a respectable Metacritic score. The giveaway is part of a larger sale featuring discounts on other Daedalic titles and the Silence soundtrack.
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence Invites Players Into A Quiet Conspiracy
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence, a point-and-click mystery game developed and published by DevilishGames, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £7.49. The game challenges players to unravel a conspiracy within a secluded abbey where a vow of silence is strictly enforced, blending classic puzzle-solving with atmospheric pixel art.
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence is now available on consoles
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence, developed by DevilishGames and Making Enemies, has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The point-and-click adventure game, previously released on Steam, follows a young writer investigating a mystery at a silent abbey. The game features pixel art, suspenseful storytelling, and puzzles, with a playtime of 2-3 hours.
Preserving the Past With Charles Cecil
Revolution Software co-founder Charles Cecil discusses the upcoming 4K remake of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars and the challenges of designing point-and-click adventure games. He shares insights on balancing puzzle difficulty, player-driven narratives, and his personal desire to correct a long-standing visual inconsistency in the original game's artwork.
This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwards
The Epic Games Store is offering "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream" and "River City Girls 2" for free. "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream" is a controversial point-and-click adventure based on Harlan Ellison's short story, while "River City Girls 2" is a beat 'em up with modern pixel art and expanded gameplay features. Both titles are available for a limited time.
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.