12 Point-And-Click Games To Get Excited About In 2026

As the hustle and bustle of AAA gaming continues to favour sequels and capitalism, the bedrock of game development has always been the developers at the coalface – those who make games to scratch a creative itch and not purely for financial reward. One of the genres that continues to flourish in this regard is the point-and-click adventure, a genre that has had its heyday in the limelight but is now kept alive by passionate developers making exciting and creative experiences. Every year tons of adventures are released, making it hard to keep track of them all. I’ve picked out 12 upcoming titles targeting 2026 that you might have missed and are worth adding to your Wishlist.

Who The Fuck Ate Grandma?

Developer: Benjamin G | Publisher: Benjamin G
Platform: PC | Release: April 2026 | Wishlist

Who The Fuck Ate Grandma? is a retro point-and-click adventure inspired by the 90s from solo developer Benjamin G. The story sees the main character rock up for his grandma’s 93rd birthday celebration, only to discover that good old granny has been dished up for dessert. Search the house and chat with the family members to gather clues and figure out who ate Grandma. It’s scheduled to release on Steam in April.

Venice After Dark

Developer: Sebastian Grünwald, Weltenwandler Designagentur GmbH | Publisher: Artex Software GmbH | Platform: PC | Release: April 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Launching in April, Venice After Dark is a point-and-click adventure with a seriously beautiful hand-drawn art style and a narrative that sees you solving the mystery of the Stucky family, with multiple endings depending on your choices. Explore locations based on real-life Venice, talk with the locals, and enjoy sensory gameplay inspired by real scientific experiments. You can check the demo out now.

Earth Must Die

Developer: Size Five Games | Publisher: No More Robots
Platform: PC | Release: January 28 | Wishlist/Demo

If the words “This game looks like it could be a cartoon” entered your mind, you weren’t the only one, with Size Five Games’ British comedy adventure Earth Must Die looking like it wouldn’t be out of place on a Saturday morning many years ago. And it’s got an A-grade voice cast to do so too, including Joel Fry, Alex Horne and Ben Starr. In Earth Must Die, you’re VValak, and you’ve just taken the throne as Grand Shepherd of the Tyrythian Empire after your dad and brothers pass away. But it’s quickly claimed by the Terranoids, and now you must do everything to get it back, including destroying Earth. Go check out the demo on Steam in preparation for its January 28, 2026 launch.

The Dark Rites of Arkham

Developer: Postmodern Adventures | Publisher: enComplot
Platform: PC | Release: Q1 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

From developer Postmodern Adventures comes The Dark Rites of Arkham, a pixel art murder mystery that blends H.P. Lovecraft, the Salem witch trials and saving the world. The story puts you in the shoes of Jack Foster, a detective who has returned to the force after a traumatic incident and now finds himself investigating a gruesome murder. Alongside his partner Harvey, Foster will need to explore the city of Arkham and solve the case that has links to the Salem witch trials. But can they do it before the end of the world? Try the demo to see if it’s worth investigating when it releases in Q1 2026.

Mithra

Developer: Seventh Disorder | Publisher: Seventh Disorder
Platform: PC | Release: Q3 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Mithra is a story-rich point-and-click adventure from Seventh Disorder where you play as Kyra, a young girl whose reply to an email changes her life forever, as she’s thrust into a mystery that has already changed the course of history. Travel to London, Beijing and other locations to uncover the truth behind Kyra’s past and make decisions that will shape hers and the world’s fate. With a demo out now, you can get a taste of Mithra’s diverse puzzles and dialogue choices that shape the game ahead of its release in Q3 2026.

The Mystery of Doomsday Valley

Developer: True Ascension | Publisher: True Ascension
Platform: PC | Release: Q4 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Inspired by the genre classics of the 90s, The Mystery of Doomsday Valley takes you to a remote town where the Doomsday cult once operated and strange events have left the locals unsettled – it’s billed as Stranger Things meets Twin Peaks. You play as Mia Harper, a journalist working for an online publication that has gone viral due to its focus on the mysterious and unknown. Explore the town and engage with its residents to understand and uncover what is happening, but watch out for the mind-controlled squirrels. Developer True Ascension is aiming for Q4 2026, but you can check out the demo now.

Back to the Collis

Developer: SollersTech | Publisher: SollersTech
Platform: PC | Release: 2026 | Wishlist

With beautiful and quirky hand-drawn 2D visuals, Back to the Collis is a story about Benjamin, a former resident of Collis who returns to the town to help solve what appears to be a water shortage problem. This adventure promises engaging environmental quests, logical puzzles, memorable characters, and a deep narrative told without dialogue. Expect this one on PC sometime in 2026.

Servant of the Lake

Developer: Rusty Lake | Publisher: Rusty Lake
Platform: PC/Mobile | Release: 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Announced at the Future Games Show during Gamescom, Servant of the Lake is the latest entry in the Rusty Lake series and is set before the events of Rusty Lake: Roots. You play as a newly-employed housemaid working for the infamous Vanderboom family. Your daily tasks will vary between serving the Vanderbooms and their guests, keeping the house in order, and helping with the family’s alchemy ambitions and experiments, as well as the aftermath that comes with doing so. Can you unravel the secrets that the estate’s walls hold? Coming to PC and mobile in 2026, a demo is available now on Steam.

Lone Pine

Developer: Bang Bang Bang Interactive | Publisher: Bang Bang Bang Interactive
Platform: PC | Release: 2026 | Wishlist

Lone Pine caught our eye at PAX Australia 2025, with its brief demo showcasing what Queensland studio Bang Bang Bang Interactive is going for with its point-and-click adventure. Set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park, you play as the young aspiring photographer Izzie, who travels to the park to capture evidence that cryptids exist. But when a huge storm hits and leaves her lost, Izzie realises that there’s more to the mountain than it seems, and to find her way home she must explore and uncover the mystery the park holds. Featuring Australian voice acting and inspired by real-world folklore and mythology, the developers are targeting a 2026 release with a demo hopefully coming soon.

Death at Fleming Manor

Developer: SUPERTHUmb | Publisher: SUPERTHUmb
Platform: PC | Release: 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Death at Fleming Manor sees you play as an investigator tasked with writing death certificates after a series of mysterious deaths occur in London in 1959. Are they murders or something else? Investigate the crime scenes for clues and interview potential suspects to make an informed decision before writing your report. With an art style inspired by European comic books, this whodunit will appeal to fans of detective stories. A demo is on Steam now for you to check out before the game’s release later in 2026.

Long Gone

Developer: Hillfort Games | Publisher: Hillfort Games/Outersloth
Platform: PC | Release: 2026 | Wishlist

Inspired by Gone Home, The Last of Us, and adventure games of yore, solo dev Hillfort Games’ Long Gone is an adventure set in a post-apocalyptic suburban neighbourhood where you play as a survivor exploring its ruins to learn about those who once lived there. Featuring a gorgeous lo-fi 3D world and no combat, players will need to solve puzzles, avoid zombies, and engage in 2.5D platforming while uncovering the stories of those long gone. No release date has been set, but hopefully we can get our hands on this one in 2026.

Occulto

Developer: Andrea Koutifaris, Luigi Cinelli | Publisher: Sirio Art Games
Platform: PC | Release: 2026 | Wishlist/Demo

Backed by a successful Kickstarter, Occulto is the debut game from a two-person team based in Italy. At first glance, it looks like a game from Amanita Design, as it shares a lot of visual similarities and features non-verbal dialogue. It’s set in a fantasy world where you play as Eliot, a young magic apprentice, as he tries to find his way back to his master who has vanished. With stunning hand-drawn visuals created with oils, canvas and pencils, Occulto is one to keep an eye on in 2026. A demo is available on Steam if you want to give it a try.

It’s always hard to pick just 12 titles, as there are many more that could have been added to this list. Especially as several from last year’s list slipped to 2026. But these are 12 that have made the cut this year and I’m sticking by it. However, if you think there’s a game that I’ve missed please let me know in the comments.