I am not sure what is recent for you, but if you haven't already played them give the following a try ...
Zork Grand Inquisitor
Zork Nemesis
Broken Sword 1 + 2
Gabriel Knight series
Bladerunner
I particularly enjoyed Zork Grand Inquisitor - for me it was the kind of game you dream about people making - it is my personal perfect example of a 1st person adventure game. Not as desolate as the Myst games and not over-crowded with characters. Not too little and not too much - just right.
The snapping flowers bring back memories - aaah....