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Éalú - Winner of Irish Game Awards Best Expirimental Game Runner Up
Limerick-based indie studio Beyond the Bark received the Best Experimental Game Runner Up award for their debut title, Éalú, at the 2026 FÍS Games Summit. This hand-animated stop-motion point-and-click adventure game features a clockwork mouse navigating a labyrinth and explores themes of algorithmic behavioral loops. The game includes a score composed by musician Will Wood.
Call Of The Elder Gods review - a puzzling Lovecraftian mystery
Call Of The Elder Gods is a Lovecraftian point 'n' click adventure that builds upon its predecessor, Call Of The Sea, with challenging puzzles and a compelling narrative. Players switch between characters Evangeline Drayton and Harry Everhart to unravel mysteries, with the game offering two difficulty options and a hint system for those who get stuck. Despite a slightly convoluted ending, the game's strengths lie in its intricate puzzles and evocative 1930s art style, making it a treat for old-school graphic adventure fans.
Turns out you yearn for the return of PC Gamer's two favourite genres just as much as we do
A PC Gamer poll revealed that Real-time Strategy and Immersive Sims are the most desired comeback genres among players. Other popular choices included MMOs and point-and-click adventures, indicating a strong nostalgia for '90s and 2000s PC gaming staples. Despite past hopes, the RTS genre has struggled to regain its former glory, while immersive sims remain a niche but beloved category.
Highly rated adventure game Shadows of the Afterland adds full controller support
The highly-rated point-and-click adventure game Shadows of the Afterland has received an update adding full controller support for PC and Steam Deck. The game, which features a supernatural mystery narrative and native Linux support, is also Steam Deck Verified. Players guide a police investigator who awakens in the afterlife and must use possession mechanics to solve her own death.
The Immortal John Triptych comes to consoles later this year — MP3s & NPCs
The Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three point-and-click adventure games including Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Developer Joe Richardson also announced a PC DLC with bonus content and a free quality-of-life update for the original games.
Phonopolis Is the Upcoming Puzzle Game from the Makers of Samorost
Amanita Design announced that their upcoming puzzle game, Phonopolis, will be released on May 20th, 2026, for PC via Steam. The point-and-click adventure game is set in a dystopian city controlled by loudspeakers and features a unique visual style inspired by stop-motion animation and cardboard models.
Return to the Renaissance in the Immortal John Triptych Coming to Consoles Later This Year
Akupara Games and developer Joe Richardson announced the Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three critically-acclaimed point-and-click adventure games: Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The anthology will feature bonus content, deleted scenes, and quality-of-life improvements, launching later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with a PC DLC also planned.
'The Immortal John Triptych' Looks Utterly Absurd, And We're Here For It
The Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three absurd Renaissance-themed point-and-click adventures by developer Joe Richardson, is launching on Nintendo Switch later this year. The package includes Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate, featuring remastered visuals, new content, and a modernized interface.
A 'major studio' is in talks to adapt Aussie indie The Drifter
Story Kitchen co-founder Dmitri M. Johnson revealed that a major studio is in talks to adapt the Australian indie point-and-click adventure game, The Drifter. Johnson, who is also a BAFTA voter, was inspired by the game's story and initiated discussions for a potential adaptation. The Drifter has received critical acclaim, including Game of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2025.
Earth Day 2026: Release date announcement of «The Guardian of Nature», the mycelium-themed cozy point-and-click puzzle adventure game.
Inlusio Interactive announced that its debut game, The Guardian of Nature, will fully release on May 21, 2026, on Steam, exiting Early Access. This hand-drawn, hand-animated point-and-click puzzle adventure focuses on mycelium networks and ecological themes. The studio has partnered with PlanetPlay's 'Battle for the Habitats' initiative to support ecosystem protection.
Get The Whispering Valley for Free
GOG.com is offering a free copy of the point-and-click adventure game, The Whispering Valley, developed by Studio G. This giveaway allows players to obtain the puzzle-focused title at no cost.
Point-and-Click Adventures Rise From the Dead With 17 Modern Masterpieces
The point-and-click adventure genre is experiencing a significant renaissance, with 17 modern masterpieces revitalizing the format. These new titles learn from the mistakes of the past, offering engaging puzzles and atmospheric storytelling without the frustrations of older games. Despite this resurgence, mainstream gaming media has largely overlooked this trend, leaving many fans unaware of the genre's vibrant comeback on platforms like Steam.
Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Mutants Ate My Carrots Hops onto iOS and Android.
Dionous Games and Animatic Vision have released Mutants Ate My Carrots, a point-and-click adventure game, for iOS and Android devices. The game, also available on PC via Steam, features a dual inventory system, hand-drawn 2D graphics, and a unique story set in a fairy tale forest.
Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster Launches May 12 on Steam and GOG
Dionous Games and Relatively Painless Games announced that Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster will launch on May 12, 2026, for Steam and GOG. This point & click adventure game features five self-contained episodes with reality-bending puzzles, witty dialogue, and pixel art, and includes a native Linux version compatible with the Steam Deck.
Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Is Out Now on PC!
Toge Productions and The Wild Gentlemen have released Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville on PC via Steam and GOG. This visual novel adventure puts players in the roles of Moses and Plato, a detective duo tasked with solving a murder aboard the luxurious Clawville Express while protecting an ambassador on a peace mission. The game features detective work, suspect interrogation, and exploration with limited action points.
NubiaPhobia Review | TheXboxHub
NubiaPhobia is a short, budget-friendly point-and-click adventure game that satirizes the genre's tropes with a lighthearted story and childlike visuals. Developed by Tonguç Bodur, the game offers a breezy experience with simple puzzles and a globe-trotting quest, available on Xbox One and optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 13, 2026)
This article highlights five new indie games released on Steam in early April 2026, including the horror point-and-click Cult Vacui, the survival horror Subversive Memories, the cozy life sim KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, the action platformer ChainStaff, and the disorienting FPS Agony Increment. It aims to help players discover hidden gems amidst the daily deluge of new releases on the platform.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
New PC Horror Point-and-Click Cult Vacui Is a Race Against the Clock
The point-and-click survival horror game Cult Vacui has been released on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and itch.io. Developed by Dionous Games and LBRTY Games, the game features handcrafted pixel art and is set on the island of Barra, Scotland, where players must race against time to stop a cult ritual.
