The Best Point-and-click Games for Nintendo Switch

Update 7 September 2023: The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo added at rank #35.

Here are our 10 Best Point-and-click Games for Nintendo Switch:

Return to Monkey Island (2022)

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Join Guybrush Threepwood on an adventure in the Monkey Island series with Return to Monkey Island. Experience an intuitive design with puzzles that are tricky yet solvable, self-referential humour, familiar music with a modern edge and voice acting from the original cast. Enjoy accessibility features like subtitles, level adjustments and post-credit sequences.

What we like:

Intuitive design
Puzzles are tricky yet solvable
Self-referential humour
Familiar music with a modern edge
Voice acting from original cast
Accessibility features available such as subtitles
Level adjustments and post-credit sequences

What could be improved:

Art style may be off-putting for some players
Colour blind players may not benefit from all of the accessibility features
No insult-based combat as in previous titles

point-and-click
adventure
puzzle
pirates
inventory
classic
funny

BROK the InvestiGator (2022)

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BROK the InvestiGator is an adventure game set in a futuristic cyberpunk city where humans have been replaced by animals and robots. Join Brok, a former boxer turned private detective, as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot while struggling with parenthood and providing for his deceased wife's son. Experience the fusion of point-and-click adventure and beat 'em up gameplay styles as you explore your surroundings, talk to NPCs and solve puzzles.

What we like:

Fully voiced cast
Seamless fusion of point-and-click and beat 'em up genres
Relatable story with heartfelt moments
Sherlock Holmes-esque interrogation sequences
Multiple endings for replayability

What could be improved:

Some puzzles are too simple to work out
Some sequences drag on too long serving little purpose outside of padding out the runtime

point-and-click
detective
beat-em-up
cyberpunk
dystopian
adventure
soundtrack
choices
investigation
futuristic
fight
mystery
cartoony
puzzle
post-apocalyptic

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (2020)

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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension is a unique and hilarious adventure game that spoofs various gaming genres from LucasArts to arcade titles. Players must manipulate various frameworks to progress, while being challenged by knotted puzzles and entertained by its wit and humor. The art style and soundtrack change with each genre for a memorable experience.

What we like:

Clever writing
Innovative puzzles
Meta-referential solutions
Entertaining humor
Memorable art style/soundtrack
Helpful hint system

What could be improved:

Short run time (5 hours)
References may be too obscure for some players

point-and-click
comedy
puzzle
adventure
narration
parody
funny
pixel
meta

McPixel 3 (2022)

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McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.

point-and-click
funny
comedy
adventure
2d
pixel
minigame
parody
puzzle
sport
fast-paced

Kathy Rain: Director's Cut (2021)

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Kathy Rain is a point-and-click adventure video game.[1] The game is set in 1995 and follows a college girl named Kathy who returns to her hometown to look into a mystery related to her deceased grandfather.[2][3]

point-and-click
pixel
mystery
detective
adventure
puzzle
1990s
investigation
supernatural

Voodoo Detective (2022)

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Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

point-and-click
noir
detective
investigation
hand-drawn
conversation
mystery
2.5d
comedy
cartoony
story
adventure
2d
funny
romance

Tangle Tower (2019)

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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

point-and-click
mystery
puzzle
detective
crime
adventure
noir
conversation

Sam & Max Save the World (2020)

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Get ready to laugh and solve crimes with Sam and Max, the Freelance Police. This point-and-click adventure game has six hilarious episodes that will keep you engaged for hours. Follow the duo as they save the world from child stars who have been hypnotized and encounter weird and funny situations along the way. With clever puzzles and witty dialogue, Sam & Max Save the World is a must-play for fans of comedy and adventure games.

What we like:

Humorous and lovable characters
Clever puzzles
Great value for the price

What could be improved:

Some jokes have lost their relevance

episodic
point-and-click
adventure
puzzle
comedy
funny
detective
inventory
satire

Lair of the Clockwork God (2020)

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Leap into the hilarious, genre-bending adventure in Lair of the Clockwork God. You'll switch between two characters with unique abilities, solving puzzles and navigating levels to stop multiple apocalypses. With a blend of platforming and point-and-click mechanics, this game offers a fresh, engaging experience filled with wit, humor, and clever gameplay.

What we like:

Unique blend of platforming and point-and-click adventure
Engaging, humorous narrative
Challenging, well-designed puzzles and levels
Fun character upgrade and crafting mechanics
Standalone game - no need to have played previous games in series

What could be improved:

Platforming can sometimes feel floaty
Inconsistent cursor behavior

point-and-click
platform
adventure
inventory
puzzle

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022)

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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...