When innovative games are brought up, point-and-click titles aren't typically the first to come to mind, but the genre has consistently grown substantially over the years to the point where its popularity has grown tenfold.

Recent hits like Needy Streamer Overload, Unpacking, and Children of Silentown prove that the genre is thriving now more than ever, and it's the element of mystery within each narrative throughout the games that make them some of the most captivating experiences within the medium, but the genre wouldn't be where it is now without some innovative stepping stones.

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Point-and-click titles have come a long way since the genre was first introduced, but one of the most innovative takes has been the experiences that have players go through a smartphone device no different from their own as a narrative begins to uncover through text messaging and other applications.

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