41 Adventure games like Discworld that you should try

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalMedieval2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

#2The Curse of Monkey Island

Steam Xbox PS

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#3Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Discworld, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#4Escape from Monkey Island

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 57%· 723IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#5Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#7Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

Steam

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

#8Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

Steam GOG PS

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 375

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

✓ Like Discworld, 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 combat magic

#9Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

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

✓ Like Discworld, 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 combat magic

#1080 Days

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#11Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationLoot

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Discworld, 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 combat magic

#12The Neverhood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

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

✓ Shared with Discworld: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#13Broken 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 Discworld, 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 combat magic

#14The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2DNarrative

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Discworld, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

#15Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

Steam Xbox

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2D

Year 1991Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.