Basically. There’s a mostly linear plot with some diverging narrative choices that affect outcomes. There’s some sort of mystery element, you explore the world to get information/clues/resources, and most of the games have some sort of superpower gimmick that you use to explore the world and story (e.g. rewinding time, telekinesis, aura reading).

The games are like an old point and click adventure, but without the pointing and clicking. Or the adventure. If that makes sense.