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We filtered the 47 games similar to Day of the Tentacle down to the 17 that fit the “Historical” category. 80 Days, Back to the Future: The Game and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Day of the Tentacle.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Year 1993Dev LucasArts

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Day of the Tentacle is 80 Days — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Back to the Future: The Game and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure follow close behind.

#180 Days97 #2Back to the Future: The Game96 #3Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure96 #4The Curse of Monkey Island96 #5Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge96

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The best games with a historical setting like Day of the Tentacle

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Day of the Tentacle. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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80 Days

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Back to the Future: The Game

96

Back to the Future: The Game

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiFantasyHistoricalNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

#3Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

96

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

Steam👍 78%· 375

Year 1989Dev Lucasfilm Games · Fujitsu InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

#4The Curse of Monkey Island

96

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#5Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

96

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#6Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

96

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

#7Escape from Monkey Island

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Escape from Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 57%· 723IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#8Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

96

Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

#9Circle of Blood

96

Circle of Blood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

#10Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

96

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

95

Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationLoot

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping ranged combat

#12The Neverhood

95

The Neverhood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Year 1996Dev The Neverhood, Inc. · Dreamworks InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Day of the Tentacle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

#13Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

95

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Day of the Tentacle, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping ranged combat

#14The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

94

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 6.1KRAWG👍 83%· 332MC86IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Day of the Tentacle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#15Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

94

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2D

Year 1991Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

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