39 Adventure games like Machinarium that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Machinarium down to the 39 that fit the “Adventure” category. Hidden Folks, Day of the Tentacle and A Building Full of Cats top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Machinarium.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best adventure games like Machinarium

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Machinarium. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Hidden Folks

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12

Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing and visual isometric, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#2Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DRanged

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, historical setting and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#3A Building Full of Cats

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#4Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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#5Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64

Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#7Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualLinearExploration

Steam👍 89%· 199

Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#8Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 79

Year 2008Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Machinarium: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#10Escape Rosecliff Island

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 73%· 337

Year 2009Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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#11Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#12Neighbours from Hell

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KIGDB72· 2

Year 2003Dev JoWooD Productions Software · EncoreOn PC

✓ Shared with Machinarium: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#13Neighbours from Hell Compilation

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KRAWG👍 82%· 178MC69

Year 2004Dev JoWooD · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#14Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#15Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 96%· 397RAWG👍 86%· 22MC77

Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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