The best adventure games on PC in 2022
What are the best adventure games? From 1976’s text-based Adventure – that gave the genre its name – through the point-and-click golden age of the ‘90s and up to more modern fare, few genres have endured quite so well as the adventure game. That multi-decade lifespan has produced some of the most astounding titles, so it is certainly a struggle to narrow down a list of the best adventure games.
Adventure games have prospered thanks to a focus on story and character. That, and a few tricky brain teasers, as opposed to violence, set the genre apart. Characters usually get by through talking or thinking instead of resorting to fighting – though, Full Throttle protagonist Ben might have a few things to say about that.
We frequently return to our lists to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible and represent the very best the genre has to offer, so you can be confident that what we list below are nothing less than classics.
The best adventure games are:
Grim Fandango
Dialogue, character, world, and imagination cement Grim Fandango among the best adventure games. Set in the Mexican Land of the Dead, where everyone’s a skeleton or a demon, the recently deceased have to work off any crimes they may have committed before taking the treacherous four-year journey to get into the Ninth Underworld. It is a cleverly-realised world with film noir influences and a big dollop of crime and corruption.
The game stars some of the finest characters ever written, including protagonist Manny Calavera, who must try to save Mercedes Colomar, the woman he thinks he wronged. Friendly, car-obsessed demon Glottis would not be out of place in the best Disney movies or Pixar movies, and Manny is one of the most effortlessly cool and likeable player characters in an adventure game. The often obtuse puzzles can derail the pacing, but just exploring and interacting with this beautiful world makes up for these irritants.
Tim Schafer’s journey through Mexican folklore still represents the pinnacle of proper movie-quality storytelling in videogames – just don’t mention those wretched demon beavers.
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge
While The Secret of Monkey Island changed the genre and put LucasArts on the Adventure Throne, Monkey Island 2 is a perfect improvement in every area.
Loveable loser Guybrush Threepwood is one of videogames’ most endearing characters. His burning desire to become a swashbuckling pirate and win the heart of governor Elaine Marley is noble. The problem is he is utterly inept, has more confidence than ability, and is a dab hand at ruining lives. He is also being hunted by the zombie pirate LeChuck, whose ghost he killed in the first game. Elaine, understandably, wants nothing to do with him.
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The result is a game with dialogue that is witty and regularly laugh-out-loud, its situations wildly memorable (think back to the spitting contest, the skeleton dance, or the mardi gras fish fry), and puzzles that, while challenging, are always amusing.
Monkey Island 2 is the peak of the outrageous comedy adventure and one of the best adventure games on PC. They do not come funnier than this, and the Special Edition somehow makes this point-and-click game even better with pitch-perfect voice acting, painted backgrounds, and a remastered soundtrack.
Incredibly, there’s now a new Monkey Island in the form of the Devolver-published Return to Monkey Island. The visuals are stunning, the humour is suitably silly, and the puzzles are just as fiendish. We still think Monkey Island 2 is the best of the series, but this is a close second.
Broken Sword
Imagine Uncharted without the jumping and shooting, sporting a plot that hints at what an interesting Dan Brown novel might be like, and you will have a reasonable picture of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars. Like the Monkey Island series, it is difficult to decide which of the first two titles is best, but, in this case, the first game just edges it.
Easygoing American George Stobbart’s holiday in Paris is interrupted by a bomber dressed as a clown, and from there he’s pulled into the conspiratorial world of the Templars.
The story is great, and developers Revolution keep the tone light despite a smattering of darker moments. But it is the chemistry between George and French photojournalist Nico Collard that forms the franchise’s backbone.
Thanks to sterling writing and voice acting, Broken Sword remains one of the best adventure games on PC. It does, however, feature the infamous ‘goat puzzle’, which has been gently mocked by many adventure games since, including all four Broken Sword sequels. Self-awareness is half the battle, at least.
Day of the Tentacle
When it comes to puzzles, Day of the Tentacle is one of the best adventure games you can play. It is never obtuse or mean-spirited, and that is all the more impressive when you consider the player is expected to manage three characters over three different time periods, their actions from one affecting the other. You have to think fourth-dimensionally, as Doc Brown would say, and it is a testament to Tim Schafer, Dave Grossman, and the rest of the team that somehow this never feels overwhelming.
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Day of the Tentacle is still exceptionally funny, delightfully absurd, timelessly pretty, and contains the whole of LucasArts’ earlier adventure, Maniac Mansion – the game to which Day of the Tentacle is a sequel – as an Easter Egg. Despite the brilliance of the other point-and-click games on this list, if you were to ask us for one classic adventure you need to play, we’d say send you this way.
Beneath A Steel Sky
If there is one button that any game can push to make us pay attention, it is ‘cyberpunk’. Combine that with a great original story, the finest UK adventure game studio, and art by legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), and we are putty in anyone’s hands. Thankfully, Beneath a Steel Sky already exists, and it’s one of the best PC games around.
While Revolution founder Charles Cecil originally intended to adapt Watchmen with the assistance of Gibbons, we are glad the project did not pan out.
Instead, they collaborated on this classic point-and-click game. Hand-drawn cutscenes, gorgeous pixel art, and the tale of Robert Foster and his attempts to escape from the dystopian Union City. The atmospheric world is influenced by the likes of Blade Runner, Judge Dredd, and Mad Max, and thematically explores societal oppression and corruption. It is a bleak Orwellian nightmare with… fart jokes.
Revolution ensure that what could have been a depressing slog is, instead, a deeply entertaining point-and-click adventure game. The plot twists, wonderful character moments, excellent puzzles, and stylish world all make it one of the best adventure games around. Oh, and it’s free on GOG, so there is really no excuse not to play it. If you enjoy it, Beyond a Steel Sky is a worthy follow-up that’s worth a look.
The Walking Dead: Season One
The stellar first season of Telltale’s most popular series remains its best despite fierce competition. Tales From The Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us both come close, but neither has the magnetism of The Walking Dead’s Lee and Clementine.
Good-hearted lawbreaker Lee and recently orphaned Clementine establish a fiercely loyal bond as they weather an onslaught of tragedies and disasters. Chief among these is the zombie apocalypse, of course, but the agendas of every survivor they meet both help and hinder the pair, too.
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Telltale’s ability to convince the player that they are in charge of the story – despite the whole thing being a smoke and mirrors act – is what makes The Walking Dead: Season One one of the best adventure games on PC. Scenes play out differently, certain characters can survive longer, and Lee can behave like an absolute dick. The main plot ploughs on but it can feel wildly different depending on who is steering it. For the shocking end of Episode 4 alone, it is a modern classic of a point-and-click game.
Night In The Woods
It is hard not to fall for Night in the Woods. Developers Infinite Fall packed personal experience, humour, small-town Americana, a creepy conspiracy, stylish visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and some of the most affectingly real scenes in videogames into one of the best adventure games ever made.
Night in the Woods tackles depression, dysfunctional families, economics, societal pressure, growing up, joblessness, escapism, and death, but in a whimsical and good-natured way that ensures things never become hopeless. Characters gently poke fun at each other and do anything to distract themselves, no matter how stupid or dangerous. Every character is quotable and lovable, and while the story’s main focus, Mae Borowski – an anthropomorphic cat and college drop-out – initially seems like an entitled jerk, you will grow to love her as she opens up.
It might play like a platform game, but there are no heads to jump on, no points to collect, no bosses to defeat or worlds to conquer. Instead, there are friends to talk to, paths to choose, songs to play, and an awareness of the one shrinking world we all inhabit. Better make the best of it, then.
Kentucky Route Zero
Kentucky Route Zero’s meandering plot, weird sights, and pleasant country music make it one of the most relaxing games on PC. If you’re a fan of just about anything directed by David Lynch, mainly his surrealist Americana and detective mystery, Twin Peaks, then you’re sure to find something to love in this magical realist journey.
Although it’s not your typical point-and-click adventure, fans of the genre can appreciate the beautifully choreographed story that unfolds through interactive fiction using a haunting, minimalist design, without too many distracting puzzles. Each person you meet has their own background, and you’ll shift perspective between characters constantly. What begins as a tale about a man trying to deliver an antique to a street he can’t find, becomes a mesmerising saga about a group of people.
Kentucky Route Zero isn’t just a game with five acts, as supplementary intermission chapters flesh out the world with unusual storytelling like using a phone to talk to people or looking around a bar to listen in on conversations. This is not a ‘fun’ game per se, but it is a profound one that explores themes of capitalism and the dread of incurring debt.
Technobabylon
Slowly but surely, publishers Wadjet Eye have made themselves the modern kings of the classic-style point-and-click adventure game. Since 2006’s The Shivah, each of Wadjet Eye’s releases are worth playing – even the ones they did not develop themselves. The Blackwell series – Gemini Rue, Shardlight, Primordia – are all modern classics, but, in our opinion, the best of the bunch is Technocrat’s Technobabylon.
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Set in 2087, the city of Newton is run by an AI called Central that sees and controls everything according to an unknown agenda. The internet has evolved into an addictive virtual cyberspace called the Trance. A murderer called the Mindjacker is killing mysteriously and with impunity. Assigned to the Mindjacker case are Charlie Regis and Max Lao, as well as Trance addict, Latha Sesame. Each illuminate different angles on the story, which unfolds spectacularly in this horrifyingly believable world.
It’s the puzzles that elevate Technobabylon to the lofty echelons of the best adventure games. Every puzzle solution makes refreshing real-world sense. Don’t know an address? Pull out your in-game phone and Google it. Can’t open a door? Call the person who has the key, ask the all-seeing, all-controlling Central to open it for you, or just kick it down. Plus, it is cyberpunk, which is always a win in our book.
Life Is Strange
Developers Dontnod managed the seemingly impossible with Life is Strange: they out Telltale’ed Telltale. Life is Strange boasts consequential choices, a better-looking and more expressive graphics engine, and, most importantly, an entirely original setting.
Main character Max Caulfield is a photography senior, working with classic Polaroid cameras, while everyone else sports expensive top-of-the-range digital gear. She is immediately endearing, appealingly weird, and… has the ability to rewind time. It is a testament to Dontnod team’s writing skills that this game-changing superpower is the least impressive thing about Life is Strange; Max’s relationship with former best friend Chloe, and how they reconnect after Max ran out on that life, is the heart of a story that puts the game in the hallowed company of the best adventure games on PC.
You will cry. You will make bad choices – and you’ll make even more when you meet Sean and Daniel in Life is Strange 2 – rewind and make a completely different choice that you regret in a completely new way. You will stick with Max and Chloe until the end of the world. Literally. The relatively recent True Colors is excellent, but we still prefer Dontnod’s first.
Samorost 3
Czech developers Amanita Design have produced some of the best adventure games, including Machinarium, Botanicula, and their long-running Samorost series. Their games are a little different, though: they are entirely dialogue-free. Instead, symbols and sounds are relied upon to tell the story – and they are unbearably sweet. Samorost 3 strikes just the right balance between clever puzzle design, gorgeously bizarre looks, and sheer cuteness.
Samorost 3 is about an alien gnome living with his dog on an asteroid. In his spare time he who discovers a mysterious flute and explores the origins of the cosmos. As you do. Unlike every other point-and-click adventure games on this list, the plot is of secondary importance. The Samorost series is all about warm, atmospheric visuals, adorable audio, and shockingly smart puzzles.
Playing a Samorost game is almost like a pleasant drug trip, we imagine: it is full of inexplicable creatures, mind-boggling locations, and imaginative encounters. It’s a wordless Alice in Wonderland. But it’s in space. With a gnome instead of a girl.
Chuchel
Chuchel is as much a slapstick comedy as it is a point-and-click indie game. From the developers behind Machinarium and Samorost, Chuchel’s eponymous protagonist is a rotund, hairy, but lovable speck that looks like a bright yellow upside-down acorn. Alongside an equally goofy and colourful cast of blobs and everyday objects, you match your own childlike curiousity with Chuchel’s, clicking and experimenting with your delightfully hand-drawn cartoon world and giggling at all the mischief into which you can get him.
The laughs come thick and fast. Chuchel and his chums can drink too much water and urinate on each other. Your cute critter can even crack open the shell of a sentient egg with a spoon almost four times his own size after a psychedelic trip induced by licking a mushroom.
The playful joy of your endearing misdemeanours is enhanced by the satisfyingly silly boings, zips, and plops, the game emits, imbuing Chuchel with an onomatopoeic quality that makes it one of the funniest and best adventure games on PC.
Thimbleweed Park
While Day of the Tentacle is the official sequel to Maniac Mansion, Thimbleweed Park – from adventure veterans Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick – feels like the authentic sequel; one where you get to explore the Mansion but also the surrounding area and local town. The weird, weird town.
Thimbleweed Park is one of the best adventure and retro games around not just because it feels like a forgotten LucasArts classic or love letter to the company’s adventures; it feels like a worthy update. Developers Terrible Toybox keep Thimbleweed Park looking and feeling authentically retro, with chunky pixel art and huge verb buttons, but cleverly add to the genre, too. For example, there are random events that may or may not happen as you explore as one of the five playable characters. Wandering into a deserted alleyway, apropos of nothing, could see a character get abducted. Then there are more puzzles to solve before you get them back.
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The characters are quirky, entertaining, and will stick in your mind for ages-a-reno even if you do not want them too-a-boo. The clever puzzles can require multiple characters to solve, and they can even have multiple solutions. Then there is the ending, an audacious denouement that feels like a mic-drop to the entire genre. Only the creators of Maniac Mansion could get away with it.
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Are you new to the adventure game genre, or have you been away for a while and wondering what new adventure games exist for PC? There’s many adventure games to choose from, so we’re here to help! Gamers love adventure games because they’re immersive, exciting, and offer a welcome break from reality. If you’re looking for some great adventure games to play on your PC and ready to stop playing solitaire, check out this list of the best ones to play in 2022!
There are many great adventure games to play on PC, and it can be tough to decide which ones to try. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best adventure games available today. From point-and-click adventures to modern action-adventures, there’s something for everyone on this list. We’ve also included a mix of different genres, so there’s something for everyone’s taste. So, whether you’re looking for a challenging puzzle game or an immersive story-driven game, you’ll find it on this list. We’ll help you find great adventure games, the best pc games to play right now for PC!
We will be looking at some of the best adventure games available on PC in 2022. These games will offer you hours of entertainment and will keep you coming back for more. For every title we will highlight where you can purchase these adventure games, this list is created based on our reviews and that of other players that have played these games and were chosen as we believe these adventure games are worth your time and money.
Where can I purchase the best adventure Games?
There are many different places where you can purchase the best adventure games for PC. You can buy them from online retailers such as Amazon, GOG, Humble Bundle or Steam. You can also buy them from brick and mortar stores such as GameStop.
When you are purchasing an adventure game, you should consider what type of game you want to play. Do you want a game that is story-driven? Do you want a game that is action-packed? Once you know what type of game you want to play, you can narrow down your choices and find the perfect adventure game for you.
We have great experiences purchasing the best computer games from GOG, which is best known for being entirely DRM-free! If you’re looking for Steam keys and want to make a positive impact, we recommend that you use Humble Bundle. It’s a platform that always commits part of the price you pay to a charity of your choosing! At HumbleBundle, you either directly purchase Steam keys for individual games or select from the many bundles of amazing games from Humblebundle, contributing to several charities like Girls Who Code, Make-A-Wish, and others will be made automatically. There’s no extra cost to you.
Another excellent source for Adventure Games, especially some of the more classic games (if you’re interested in Big Box PC Games), would be by searching for these adventure games on Amazon.com. You can also use Amazon to find related products, such as hint or strategy guides, unique collections of adventure game art books, or the best gaming gear to have a fantastic experience.
What are the best Point and Click classic adventure games?
There are many great point and click adventure games available for PC. Here are some of the best:
The Secret of Monkey Island: This classic adventure game was released in 1990 and is still one of the best. It features a great story, wonderful graphics, and challenging puzzles.
Grim Fandango: This cult classic was released in 1998 and is one of the most unique and memorable adventure games ever made. It has an incredible film noir style and an engaging story.
Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon: This 2003 release is the third installment in the popular Broken Sword series. It features stunning graphics, an intriguing story, and clever puzzles.
Sam & Max Hit the Road: This 1993 classic is a must-play for all adventure game fans. It features zany humor, interesting characters, and challenging puzzles.
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge: This 1991 sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island is just as good as the original. It has a great story, excellent graphics, and tough puzzles.
For a full list of the best Point and Click Classic adventures, you can check out our list of top Point and Click PC classics or jump right into our selection of the top 100 adventure games of all time! These feature a section of the classic adventure games like Monkey Island, King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, Myst, and newer classics like Machinarium, Portal 2, and Samorost.
What are the best Action-Adventure games?
The best Action-Adventure games are those that offer a thrilling and exciting experience while also providing players with a sense of exploration and discovery. These games typically feature a strong narrative that drives the player forward, as well as plenty of side-content to keep them engaged for hours on end. They also tend to boast impressive visuals and top-notch production values, making for an immersive and visually stimulating experience.
If you’re looking for the best Action-Adventure games out there, then you can’t go wrong with any of the titles on the below list. So clear your schedule, settle in, and get ready for some gaming goodness.
What are the best Adventure Games for PS5, Xbox, or iPhone?
There are so many great adventure games out there for different platforms. It can be hard to decide which ones to play! We have several curated lists of the best adventure gamers for all these different platforms. These range from the best adventure games for iPhone and iPad, the best adventure games for Xbox, our picks of the best adventure games for PS4 and PS5, the best adventure games for Nintendo Switch, and finally, a list of new Adventure Indie Games for PC!
They feature prominent adventure games from studios such as Telltale Games, that continued the Monkey Island series (as Tales of Monkey Island), created the Walking Dead series, Minecraft: Story Mode and others such as Don’t Nod with their acclaimed Life is Strange series. All rich additions to the adventure genre!
What are some of the best sources for adventure game (art) books
The best sources for adventure game art books are online retailers such as Amazon and eBay. You can also find good deals on these books at used bookstores. Another great source for adventure game art books is game conventions. At these conventions, you can often find vendors who sell new and used books at discounted prices.
You can sometimes find good deals on adventure game art books by subscribing to adventure game magazines. These magazines often have special offers for subscribers that include discounts on books.
Finally, you can also find a number of game art books on websites such as Bitmap Books, a highly acclaimed source for gaming books which include the gorgous collection of art bundled in The Art of Point and Click Adventure Games.
What adventure games do you recommend?
There are many great adventure games available for PC. Here are some of our top recommendations:
The first game on our list is The Witness. This first-person puzzle game tasks players with solving over 500 puzzles set on an abandoned island. The game is incredibly challenging, but also very rewarding. Next up is Inside. This puzzle-platformer from Playdead follows a young boy as he explores a dark and dangerous world. The game is incredibly atmospheric, with a unique visual style and puzzles that will keep you guessing. Finally, we have Life is Strange. This episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment follows Maxine Caulfield, a teenager with the ability to rewind time. The game features an excellent story with multiple endings, along with some clever puzzle-solving gameplay.
These are just a few of the great adventure games available for PC. If you’re looking for more recommendations, be sure to check out our below list of the best PC games to play in 2022.
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Nine Noir Lives is a splendid game. It showcases lovely graphics, music, sound design, and voice acting. It tells a story worthy of the Noir genre while retaining a great sense of humor.
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Although the game’s relative brevity and linearity mean Wippra is not a town to explore and become fully involved in, The Plague Doctor of Wippra is still a fun adventure with effective use of historical and medical detail in its puzzles.
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Plot of the Druid boasts impressive graphics, music, voice acting, and puzzles that combine to enhance its intriguing story.
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Explore the enchanting world of Lucy Dreaming; with an impressive storyline, beautiful graphics, and excellent voice acting, it’s a game worth checking out!
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Unusual Findings is a clever tribute to ‘80s pop culture; a fun, creative story brought to life by well-executed graphics, interface, and voice acting.
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Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries is a remarkable game that tackles themes rarely seen in commercial adventures. The writing is superb, with rich and complex characters and interactions. While the pacing feels rushed toward the end, this does not detract from the game’s overall excellence.
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Return to Monkey Island is a fantastic addition to the series and a great game in its own right. If you’re a Guybrush Threepwood fan or want to revisit the high point of adventures past and present, you owe it to yourself to come back to Monkey Island.
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Beacon Pines is utterly charming yet wonderfully creepy, with a surprisingly thoughtful narrative despite its cute characters and storybook aesthetic.
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Although it gives the false impression of being a “choices matter” game, South of the Circle is still an excellent narrative experience for those who enjoy games without puzzles. Even if the ending might be disappointing, the stunning graphics and fantastic soundtrack make it a game worth playing.
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Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a must-play for any fan of adventure games. An engaging story brought to life by beautiful graphics, sound, and animation, it immerses the player in a world of humor and fun.
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IMMORTALITY is a complex and fascinating story that draws inspiration from many different film genres. It’s a fantastic game with a lot to offer, even if the limited influence over the story and the random order in which the game’s events are experienced could reduce the story’s impact.
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BROK the InvestiGator is a bold and explosive burst of 90s nostalgia that plumb the depths of the adventure game genre for its best ideas and piles them, one on top of the other, for an unforgettable thrill ride. While it may slightly disappoint as an action game or a playable cartoon, it may just earn a place in the graphic adventure game canon.
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FixFox is a fun romp through an alien planet as a furry MacGyver, although the long playtime does make proceedings repetitive.
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Although rough around the edges in the story department, The Last Cube hits where it counts: fun powers used to solve clever logic puzzles in intriguing sci-fi environments.
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Dungeons of Dreadrock is a great puzzle adventure game with solid gameplay mechanics, well-balanced difficulty levels, an exciting narrative, and a beautiful art style.
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Though its puzzles are not quite as sharp as its predecessors’, We Were Here Forever provides plenty of co-op fun and finally delves into what’s happening in the world.
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Voodoo Detective is a heartfelt homage to the classics that fuses a little of everything you loved about its inspirations. While it doesn’t quite reach those heights, it’s still a fun and engaging title that’s worth checking out and a promising debut from Short Sleeve Studio.
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Stray manages to straddle the glee of playing a roguish feline with an absorbing sci-fi story and gorgeously detailed landscapes.
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You shouldn’t play with your food, but it’s necessary when dealing with the creatures of Snaktooth Island. While the creative design and catchy music are tasty side dishes, Bugsnax‘s main course of monster-catching gets a tad stale before the end.
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Nightmare Frames is a solid investigative adventure game with an original voice and familiar design. It does what it aims to do reasonably well and will probably keep you engaged for a couple of hours, but its story and puzzles could’ve used a bit more depth.
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Born Punk is an outstanding game; an engrossing story brought to life by well-executed graphics, music, interface, and voice acting.
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Ghost on the Shore is a quiet exploration game that gets progressively more intense as the plot unravels. With a focus on storytelling, players who enjoy supernatural mystery and period drama will find this to be an intriguing journey.
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Although a bit repetitive and not very challenging, Catie in MeowmeowLand serves up a delightful and whimsical game experience which gives you a well-deserved escape from reality.
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Dexter Stardust is a gloriously over-the-top, Latin-themed homage to pulp sci-fi and classic adventures. The story takes a backseat to the puzzles for a while, but it has attitude and good vibes to spare.
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NORCO is a one-of-a-kind adventure, expertly written with (almost) perfect artistic direction. The lack of frequent puzzles is made up for by their unusual quality and variety. A must-play for narrative adventure fans.
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Perfect Tides is a triumph of good writing, combining raw teenage emotions with humor and simple but abundant puzzles, only slightly spoiled at times by some minor narrative vagaries.
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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is an excellent game with an engrossing story brought to life by well-executed graphics, music, interface, and voice acting.
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Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony is a good game with beautiful graphics and well-animated characters that puts a unique spin on a mysterious American legend. It features a humorous story that’s occasionally slowed down by its minigames.
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Pants Quest is a cute and cozy micro-adventure about dealing with stressors and being an adult. The comedy doesn’t always land, but otherwise the hour or so it will take you to get your pants on is highly enjoyable.
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Syberia: The World Before is a wonderful return to form for Benoît Sokal’s venerable series. Beautiful, engaging, and moving, it’s the strongest chapter in Kate Walker’s journey yet.
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Letters – a written adventure is a delightful word manipulation game, chronicling one young woman’s life and how language can change it. While it isn’t always as engrossing as it could be, it has charm in spades and should—at least the first time around—engage those interested in story-driven experiences.
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Its heavy focus on puzzle-solving frequently overshadows the story, but Another Tomorrow is a well-designed game with interesting isometric graphics and a great variety of puzzles of varying difficulties.
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A hybrid of platforming, puzzle-solving, and systems management, FAR: Changing Tides is a visually stunning vehicle-based adventure that exceeds its predecessor in creating an intriguing post-apocalyptic world with light but engaging challenges while also giving you plenty of slower moments to drink in the sights.
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It could use more polish and it’s not as expansive as it deserves to be, but KAPIA is a charming, well-paced, nicely designed adventure in a unique postapocalyptic world that just about any point-and-click fan can enjoy.
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If you’re into style over substance and looking for a fun, low-key adventure, Growbot is the one for you.
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With classic zaniness and puzzle solving and updated production values, Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space marries the best of the old with the new in this modern remaster.
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The Plane Effect is a well-crafted surreal and atmospheric experience with philosophical undertones. While not perfect (though not too far from it), it is heartily recommended.
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Waiting for a minute to pass has never been such whimsical fun as in the gorgeously serene Until 9:15 a. m..
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Despite some shaky puzzle mechanics, Hermitage: Strange Case Files is a compelling Lovecraftian visual novel horror anthology that’s well worth your time if you have even a passing interest in creepy creatures or cosmic terrors.
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It may be a little dense and awkward on occasion, but Warp Frontier boldly flies into some deep, dark places, mostly managing to balance challenging puzzles with personal choices and big ideas.
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The storytelling is a little vague and lacks emotional punch, but if you’re looking for some innovative mechanics and visual artistry, Moncage’s perspective-based puzzles set in colorful cube vignettes are a marvel to experience.
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Side-scrolling through a suburban household as a tiny robot in Time Loader provides an immensely satisfying environmental puzzle-platforming experience that more than makes up for the weak endings.
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Escape Simulator’s charming puzzle-filled levels might not replace a real-life escape experience, but its wealth of rooms (including many free community downloads), solo and multiplayer options, and robust level creator easily make it the next best thing.
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Conway is a linear, tight investigative mystery that despite some flaws tells a compelling story and is worth seeing through to its strong conclusion.
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While Chapter One can be a little too cumbersome and lacking in logic at times, young Sherlock’s investigation into the many mysteries on Cordona Island provides more than ample breadth and depth for any armchair detective.
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Adventure games on PC — the best action-adventure
Action-adventure is one of the most interesting genres of video games: it gives you the opportunity to feel inside an action-packed action game with charismatic characters, dynamic battles and moderately difficult puzzles. In this article, we have prepared a list of the best games that will give you the best experience.
Tomb Raider
Relaunch of the well-known action adventure series about Lara Croft, the tomb raider. The new game (as well as its continuation) has become closer to reality, primarily in the proportions of the figure of the main character. The plot, although not impressive with originality, still makes you follow the events, and the gameplay pleases with frequent shootouts, boring puzzles and a strong research component.
Those who don’t like the modern installments of the franchise should download the classic games from the Tomb Raider line — they are no less exciting.
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The Walking Dead
An adventure from Telltale Games, which is remembered for interesting characters and an impressive ending that will make even the most callous players shed tears. The story of people’s survival in the conditions of a zombie apocalypse in the view of the developers is not only battles with the walking dead, but also a constant struggle with oneself: it is necessary to make tremendous efforts to remain a man at a time when the world around him is collapsing.
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Batman: Arkham City
Possibly the best representative of the Batman: Arkham series, which boasts perhaps the most vivid and memorable plot in the history of video games based on comics. The confrontation between Batman and the Joker here turned out to be as lively and frightening as possible, and an exciting storyline is complemented by carefully crafted gameplay and a huge area of Gotham, in which there is always something to do.
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A Way Out
A co-op action game inspired by the best action movies of the 80s. Two prisoners, Vincent and Leo, plan to escape from a heavily guarded prison. The heroes have to unite in order to accomplish their plan, but even after the escape they will not go their own ways — the fugitives will have an exciting journey, during which they will have to deal with the ghosts of the past.
If you have a co-op partner, don’t miss out on this game.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Another part of the Assassin’s Creed series, this time dedicated to the era of Ancient Greece. The developers went even more towards the RPG genre, adding to Odyssey the ability to choose the gender of the protagonist, branched dialogues, a pumping system, levels of enemies and weapons.
Here you will find a large-scale, action-packed adventure that mixes historical realities, ancient Greek mythology and the history of the confrontation between the Assassins and the Templars that permeates the entire line of games.
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Dying Light
Our list also includes a parkour simulator, crossed with zombie action. Players have to go to the metropolis of Harran, which fell under the onslaught of the walking dead, where they will find many adventures, desperate races through the streets and rooftops, battles with dangerous monsters and marauders.
One of the distinguishing features of Dying Light is co-op — exploring the city in the company is much more pleasant and more fun than alone.
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Quantum Break
A sci-fi action movie about time travel starring Hollywood actors. The game is dedicated to a guy named Jack Joyce, who, as a result of an unsuccessful experiment, gained the ability to control time. Now he must fight the sinister Monarch Corporation in order to prevent a global catastrophe that will lead to a complete freeze of the entire universe.
Addictive gunplay and time manipulation gameplay is punctuated here by 20-minute episodes of the series, further revealing the plot.
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Assassin`s Creed Origins
Another game in the Assassin`s Creed franchise. The storyline sends gamers far into the past — to Ancient Egypt, where they have to avenge the death of the protagonist’s relatives, fighting the progenitor of the sinister order of the Templars.
The previous parts of the series were subjected to reasonable criticism, but in Origins the developers did an impressive job of fixing the bugs: the game is very different from other releases of the AC line for the better. Everything has been improved — the plot, gameplay, quests, the fullness of the world, graphics (especially on the PC).
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The Wolf Among Us
An exciting adventure based on Fables comics, which tells about the life of fairy-tale characters in the realities of the modern human world. The plot of the game revolves around Sheriff Bigby Wolf, who takes on the investigation of a mysterious murder. Gamers are waiting for an intricate story, many battles, as well as an unforgettable atmosphere of noir New York with an admixture of magic and mysticism.
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Darksiders 2
Adventure thriller with RPG elements, telling about the adventures of Death — one of the horsemen of the Apocalypse, who has to deal with the consequences of the end of the world.
The first part of the series was criticized for some of the same gameplay, the sequel received a lot of praise due to the successful mixing of elements from various genres, improved combat system and the increased scale of the game world.
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Batman Arkham Knight
The final (currently) installment of the Batman Arkham series, Batman’s confrontation with the Scarecrow, the mysterious Arkham Knight and his own demons. In this game, the developers have collected all the best elements of the previous parts, but slightly miscalculated using the Batmobile — there are too many of them here, and not all players liked it.
Nevertheless, Batman Arkham Knight remains one of the best representatives of the action adventure genre, so you should definitely get acquainted with this project — especially now that the developers have fixed the crooked PC port of the game, gave away to buyers all the previous parts of the series for free, as well as released a lot of interesting additions.
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Mirror`s Edge Catalyst
A parkour simulator with a unique visual style, a well-developed system of movements and overcoming obstacles, complete freedom of action. Players will have to explore a large open city, moving mainly on its rooftops, and along the way fight a sinister corporation.
In addition to Mirror`s Edge Catalyst, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the previous part of the series — although it was released back in 2008, it is not inferior in quality to its sequel-restart.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
The final game about Lara Croft’s transformation from aspiring adventurer to accomplished tomb raider. This time, the heroine will have to go to South America to deal with the sinister «Trinity» once and for all and stop the impending end of the world. In addition, Lara is waiting for new enemies, challenges and treasures.
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Tales from the Borderlands
An adventure game from the Telltale Games studio based on the popular Borderlands universe among fans of co-op shooters. The plot, filled with sparkling humor, tells the story of adventurers who decided to get rich by dishonest means, and shootouts and puzzles fill this story with action. In sum, it turns out an exciting game that can brighten up a couple of evenings.
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Assassin`s Creed: Black Flag
A game from the Assassin`s Creed series, dedicated not so much to assassins as to pirates. That’s what makes it so valuable: few adventure games on PC and consoles address one of the most romantic eras of seafaring. The developers have implemented a huge world, a fascinating plot, as well as amazing naval battles, for which Black Flag is awarded a place in the top five of our selection.
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Resident Evil 2 Remake
A remake of the popular zombie horror that takes us back to the epidemic-ridden Raccoon City. The developers not only updated the graphics of the re-release, as the authors of some remasters do, but completely redesigned the gameplay in accordance with modern gaming standards. Due to what Resident Evil 2 Remake looks, plays and scares no worse than many new AAA projects.
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Alan Wake
An adventure thriller from the creators of Max Payne that will show you just how frightening a night in a godforsaken town can be. The protagonist of Alan Wake, writer Alan Wake, travels to Bright Falls to draw inspiration for his new novel. However, on the spot, he discovers that this place is fraught with something mysterious and nightmarish, Darkness, which wants to break free through the works of the writer.
Atmospheric, frightening and exciting action game with a «King» plot.
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L.A. Noire
A detective game that will take you back to the 1940s, where you, as an LAPD detective, will solve the most complicated cases, including murders, arsons and car thefts.
In addition to the usual chases and shootouts of an adventure game, you will also have to collect evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects, trying to figure out by their facial expressions whether they are telling the truth or being cunning.
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ReCore
A post-apocalyptic action game from the legendary game designer Keiji Inafune, which tells about a girl who is forced to survive on the mysterious planet Far Eden, captured by aggressive robots. In the company of brave bots, the heroine travels the world, fights enemies, solves puzzles and gradually moves towards her main goal.
Dynamic gameplay is complemented by stunning design of locations and monsters, but the excessive length of the campaign somewhat blurs the impression.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Sequel to the fantasy action game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
This time, the protagonist will have an even bigger story, during which he will meet famous inhabitants of Middle-earth and even oppose Sauron himself. Fast-paced combat, parkour, and the signature Nemesis system remain in place, as do beautiful graphics that showcase stunning views of Mordor.
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Dishonored 2
The iconic stealth action game sequel to Dishonored that continues the story of protagonist Corvo Attano and his daughter Emily, who became Empress. Having lost her throne through the fault of the conspirators, Emily (or her father — at the beginning of the campaign you can choose a hero) is forced to flee the captured capital — but only in order to take revenge, returning with new forces and allies.
As in the first part, you have an impressive variability of passing, from hide and seek with enemies to open confrontation and the use of destructive abilities.
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Alice: Madness Returns
Action game from the cult game designer American McGee, the continuation of the adventure game American McGee`s Alice. Together with Alice, players will go to Wonderland to fight a terrible evil that has settled in the heroine’s once safe haven. The project stands out for its unforgettable atmosphere of a strange fairy tale, original environment and unique gameplay elements.
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
An adventure game set in medieval France where you, as a young girl, Amicia, have to make your way through the plague-infested territories, avoiding the soldiers and minions of the Inquisition, in order to escape to freedom and save your brother. A beautiful, exciting and impressive adventure that you will remember for a long time.
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Deathloop
A first-person action game with immersive sim elements about a time loop that the protagonist seeks to break. He is opposed by all the inhabitants of Black Reef Island, led by the head of the security service, Julianne. The protagonist will have to go through several cycles, collect information about the loop and the ideologues guarding it, prepare and carry out an operation that will allow him to break out of the vicious circle.
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Days Gone
Action adventure in a post-apocalyptic setting. Humanity is stricken with a virus that turns people into bloodthirsty monsters, and the few survivors huddle in settlements and squabble over resources. Here biker Deacon St. John, the protagonist of Days Gone, travels the world in search of a wife, and players are waiting for thirty-odd hours of driving, stealth and gunplay.
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It Takes Two
A cooperative game about a married couple who are turned into dolls by the will of a magic book. Now the heroes have to find a way to become big and «normal» again. However, this will not be easy, because Cody and May — that’s the name of our characters, must not only get out of this adventure, but also sort out their relationship. It Takes Two is impossible to complete alone: from the beginning to the end credits, this is a game for two.
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Destroy All Humans!
The return of the classic 2005 adventure, full of humor, gunplay and destruction. In the Destroy All Humans remake! you have to, in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137, invade the Earth and subjugate humanity. To do this, you have a whole arsenal of possibilities at your disposal, from disguise and subjugation of people to your will to plasma weapons and a flying saucer with destructive projectiles. Also don’t forget to pay attention to the second part of Destroy All Humans!
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Another game in the Assassin’s Creed series sends players back to the Viking Age, and the scene is the territory of England, which is actively conquered by northern clans. Viking Eivor and his fighting comrades will overthrow kings, besiege fortresses, write history and participate in mystical events. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla takes an even more action/RPG slant than its predecessors, offering not only parkour and melee combat, but also branching character development.
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Biomutant
Kung-fu action about a post-apocalyptic Earth, where intelligent mutant animals took the place of mankind. They huddled together in tribes, divided into «good» and «evil» and are trying to survive by adapting to the pollution of the planet. The player has to create his own animal and go to the open world — explore, fight, conquer. It’s a cute game with humor and adventure, a bit naive and discordant, but worth watching.
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The Pathless
A mystical journey from the creators of ABZU, dedicated to a nameless archer who, accompanied by an eagle, glides through uncharted lands in an effort to destroy the curse that has enveloped her home world. This is a game of exploration and rare battles, full of secrets, puzzles and stunning landscapes. There are not as many battles in The Pathless as action fans would like, but each of them is remembered for a long time.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising
A mythical adventure from Ubisoft Quebec, creators of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Like Canada’s previous game, Immortals Fenyx Rising draws inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, sending the player on a mission to save Zeus, Ares, Athena and other gods from a mad titan. This is a beautiful, in a good way funny and very dynamic action game that successfully combines Assassin’s Creed Odyssey-style battles and puzzles reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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Psychonauts 2
A hilarious platform game about the adventures of a hero with supernatural abilities who travels through the subconscious of people and fights against their inner demons. Psychonauts 2 is a funny, smart and slightly absurd game, the impression of which can only be overshadowed by the lack of Russian-language localization.
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Control
A new game from Remedy Entertainment, dedicated to the adventures of Jesse Faden, the newly appointed director of the Bureau, which investigates cases related to the paranormal. You are waiting for tense shootouts using transforming weapons and supernatural abilities, moderately difficult puzzles, as well as a story in the spirit of SCP and the X-Files, full of secrets, secrets and references (including Alan Wake).
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Spectacular third-person action game inspired by the Star Wars universe. Players control a Jedi Padawan who narrowly escaped the great Sith purge. The young man will have to complete his training and gain strength in order to restore the great order of peacekeeping knights.
Fallen Order has a lot of parkour, cinematic battles and an impressive development of a world open for exploration.
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Praey for the Gods
Atmospheric survival action game inspired by the console exclusive Shadow of the Colossus. At the head of the plot is a girl who finds herself on an inhospitable island surrounded by permafrost and undead. But the main problem is the huge colossi with which the heroine will have to fight throughout the game.
Players can freely move around the spacious world, collect resources and upgrade equipment.
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DEATH STRANDING
A dark adventure from Hideo Kojima. Players take on the role of Sam Bridges, a delivery worker, the only transportation network available in the realities of the post-apocalyptic world. A huge responsibility is placed on the shoulders of the protagonist — he will have a long journey full of dangers in order to restore communication between the scattered colonies of people.
Users are waiting for a deep, surreal storyline, an abundance of interesting cut-scenes and modern graphics.
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Horizon Zero Dawn
Adventure game from Guerilla ported to PC in summer 2020. The project tells the story of Aloy, an outcast girl traveling through a world destroyed by machines. The heroine bravely rushes to the aid of the suffering, explores the ruins of an ancient civilization and fights robots using a spear, primitive small arms and traps.
Horizon has a picturesque world, a lot of activities and a variety of enemies.
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Dead Space 2
Continuation of a fantastic horror movie about a mystical alien artifact that turns people into bloodthirsty necromorphs. The protagonist of the sequel again becomes engineer Isaac, suffering from hallucinations after the incident on the Ishimura.
The game successfully combines action and horror elements and often presents diversifying gameplay surprises.
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Styx: Shards of Darkness
A new chapter about the adventures of Styx, a goblin who lives by theft. The hero fails during another sortie and is captured, where he makes a deal with the captain of the guard. To save his skin and even earn extra money, Styx will have to get on the flying ship of a high-ranking diplomat and steal the magic scepter from there.
Users have to covertly navigate the fantasy world, fight and develop the skills of a goblin.
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Journey to the Savage Planet
A colorful sci-fi adventure game in which players act as pioneers sent to the planet AR-Y 26 to study it for possible colonization. Before the users will stretch a spacious, rich in interesting discoveries land with ancient ruins, bizarre creatures and artifacts. You can explore the game in a campaign with a friend.
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Ghost of a Tale
Fairy-tale game about the adventures of a brave minstrel mouse in a medieval world full of dangers and adventures. Many interesting encounters and trials await players, but the main advantage of the game is its stunning world with a well-developed universe and excellent graphics in the style of American animated cartoons.
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God of War
God of War is an action-adventure game that will bring a lot of positive emotions to fans of the franchise. You have to go to the Scandinavian kingdom, taking control of Kratos. The protagonist must survive in the harsh world of deities and monsters, and teach these skills to his son.
With a camera placed behind the hero’s shoulder, users will be able to feel their presence on the battlefield. Fights in the game, by the way, look truly epic. If you like games from the God of War series, then you should definitely not pass by the 2018 project.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Spider-Man is an action game in which you have to take control of the legendary Spider-Man. The game will take place in New York, where the antagonists of the franchise have broken free. In addition, there is a real lawlessness in the city associated with an increase in crime. With all this you have to cope thanks to the dexterity of the protagonist.
The gameplay of Marvel’s Spider-Man is centered around the exploration of city streets, subways and other locations, as well as the battle with hordes of enemies. The combat system, on which the developers did a great job, allows you to quickly get used to the basic mechanics and use the usual strikes, combinations and blocks. The environment also helps the protagonist and this must be constantly remembered.
If you’re a fan of the franchise, Marvel’s Spider-Man is the perfect night out. In addition, in terms of visuals, the game turned out well.
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Another project about Marvel heroes is a classic representative of the action-adventure genre with a third-person view. You need to take on the role of Star-Lord and determine the fate of the galaxy with your own hands.
The user is asked to take responsibility for making specific decisions that affect the course of history. The user will have to travel the universe, engaging in fierce battles with enemies. You will have to fight with the help of melee attacks, weapons and finishing skills. Each Guardian character has unique attacks. Thanks to the competent interaction of the squad members, the enemies receive maximum damage.
As a result, Guardians of the Galaxy is a quality project from the Marvel series, which is worth paying attention to.
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
An action-adventure game with a compelling storyline, Kena: Bridge of Spirits will offer users a huge world to explore, as well as numerous enemies to fight. The main character of the story is Kena, the conductor of the spirits. The girl needs to find a mountain temple and help the mystical creatures stuck in the village. The protagonist will not be left all alone, because her faithful companions, the fleas, are always ready to assist.
Corrupted spirits act as opponents that prevent Kena from completing the task. To counter the latter, the girl can use melee attacks or attacks from a distance. Skills are pumped with the help of amulets that provide an advantage in combat. However, many of the stones have flaws, so you’ll have to pick up those artifacts that best suit your play style.
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Stray
Stray is an action-adventure game in which you will see an unusual walled city filled with androids and the main character is a cat. The lost hero must find his way home, but a dangerous Kowloon stands in his way. It is not easy to get out of the latter, but the furry protagonist is not going to give up and, together with the B12 drone satellite, as well as your help, will cope with any difficulties.
The mechanics that the developers have provided in the game are completely based on cat abilities. You will have to climb through narrow passages, jump on rooftops, push objects, meow, attracting the attention of Kowloon residents to open doors and much more. As a result, Stray will undoubtedly appeal to fans of colorful adventure games.
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Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner is a first-person action slasher filled with gore. The game takes place in a cyberpunk setting. The gamer will have to climb the tower of Dharma, which is the last post-apocalyptic refuge, mired in riots and violence. Your goal is to find the tyrant Kimaster upstairs and destroy him.
The protagonist, for whom the user will have to play, is fluent in melee weapons and is able to cope with any opponent. In addition, the hero has supernatural reflexes, which allows him to dodge enemy bullets. It is worth noting that the mechanics of fights is built on the principle of one blow (death), which makes the gameplay incredibly dynamic.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo
First-person action-adventure Ghostwire: Tokyo takes users to Tokyo, where people have started disappearing under mysterious circumstances. The user, controlling a psychic detective, must understand what is happening, detecting and destroying spirits.
The combat of Ghostwire: Tokyo is made in the style of magic karate. The protagonist performs martial arts moves, forming signs and spells. In order to destroy the enemy, you will need to destroy his shell and strike at the core. Moreover, each type of enemy has different skills, which will require the gamer to constantly change tactics.
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Ryse: Son of Rome
Ryse: Son of Rome is an exciting action game in which the user will take part in battles to save the Roman Empire. The user will take control of Marius Titus, a soldier who lost his family and is thirsty for retribution.
The main advantage of Ryse: Son of Rome is the effect achieved by the developers of immersion in epic large-scale battles. By the way, there is also a Colosseum mode in the game, where you can show your resilience together with a friend, fighting hordes of enemies. Colosseum includes 25 cards made in different settings.
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Mini Ninjas
Mini Ninjas is a fun action adventure game that’s not just for adults. Fights with opponents do not include violent scenes and cheer up, and you don’t have to get used to the controls at all.
In the story, an evil overlord who used peaceful animals as warrior servants is reborn after years without tyranny. Now the only hope is for the protagonists of Hiro’s story — a ninja who has not completed his training, as well as his friends Futo and Suzumi.
Mini Ninjas gameplay focuses on exploring the world, fighting enemies, completing side quests, and leveling up skills. In addition to the main characters, the game has three more playable characters (Kunoichi, Thor, Shun).
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High On Life
High On Life is a humorous action game that invites users to take control of a savior hero and set out to fight alien invaders. You have to follow the locations, surveying the environment through the eyes of the protagonist, who will hold an unusual weapon in his hand, which, in addition to everything, can also speak. The main goal is to defeat the terrible Garmantuos.
High On Life is a comedy game, so you’ll be in a great mood. The project will also please with nice graphics and mechanics typical for FPS.
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EDENGATE: The Edge of Life
In EDENGATE: The Edge of Life, the user is invited to learn the story of the talented scientist Mia Laurenson. The protagonist wakes up in a strange place — an abandoned hospital. What happened to the heroine, you will learn in the process of passing.
The gameplay of EDENGATE is based on the exploration of the city of Edengade, which was deserted for unknown reasons. As you advance in front of the girl will face numerous obstacles.
If you like emotional and atmospheric adventure games, then the project is definitely worth considering for an evening pastime.
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Mortido
Mortido invites users to play as a sinful soul in search of redemption. The game is an action adventure starring an anti-hero who committed many bad deeds before his death. Now, being in the underworld, he needs to save the souls of people whose lives the protagonist once destroyed. The gameplay of Mortido is based on the exploration of different worlds and battles with terrible monsters, as well as the study of the history of the unfortunates who find themselves in a place full of madness.
Do you like surrealism and nightmares? Then Mortido will be a great option to replenish your gaming collection.
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Aftermath
The story of AFTERMATH will introduce gamers to Charlie Gray, an astronaut engineer from Europe. Unfortunately, the successes were actually erased by depression, which the girl was never able to cope with. In addition, humanity is faced with an unprecedented threat, because an extraterrestrial artifact hovered over the city. Your goal is to help the protagonist find a daughter named Sammy, to understand what is happening and in yourself.
In the process of passing, you will explore an unknown city located somewhere in Europe, fight alien creatures, collect items, and simply survive.
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A Plague Tale Requiem
A Plague Tale Requiem is the continuation of the story about a brother and sister who continue their dangerous journey through a world full of darkness. In the story, Amicia and Hugo headed south to escape the plague and help the boy curb the curse. Unfortunately, Hugo’s powers wake up and the protagonists again have to experience the same feelings. The only place that can save the heroes is a distant island.
The gameplay of A Plague Tale Requiem offers you to kill enemies, breaking through, or use the stealth style of eliminating the enemy. One way or another, the developers have prepared an impressive arsenal, many tools and abilities.
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Top 100 adventure games — best games, rating of the best adventure games
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Portal 2
Released 04/18/2011
Logic | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Half-Life 2
Released 11/16/2004
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Half-Life
Released 08. 11.1998
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single player
💰 One-time purchase
Half-Life: Alyx
Release 03/23/2020
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Release 05/18/2015
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
God of War
Released 01/14/2022
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC, Playstation 4, PlayStation 5
Singleplayer
💰 One-time purchase
BioShock
Released 8/21/2007
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Released 3/26/2010
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe
Released 06/16/2009
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
Released 06/16/2009
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Divinity: Original Sin 2 — Definitive Edition
Released 09/14/2017
RPG | Adventure
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Undertale
Release 09/15/2015
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Released 11/10/2011
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Portal
Released 10/10/2007
Logic | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Dishonored
Released 10/11/2012
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Neon White
Release 06/16/2022
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
Released 01/28/2010
RPG | Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Mark of the Ninja
Released 10/16/2012
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
OPUS: Echo of Starsong — Full Bloom Edition
Released 08/31/2021
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Released 06/10/2021
RPG | Logical | Adventure
PC, Playstation 4, PlayStation 5
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
There is no game : Wrong dimension
Release08/06/2020
RPG | Logical | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Released 10/10/2007
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Co-op, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Batman: Arkham City — Game of the Year Edition
Released 09/07/2012
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Psychonauts 2
Released 08/25/2021
Adventure | Action
PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One
Singleplayer
💰 One-time purchase
The Curse of Monkey Island
Released 03/22/2018
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Released 01/10/2011
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Dead Cells
Release08/06/2018
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Celeste
Release 01/25/2018
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Return of the Obra Dinn
Released 10/18/2018
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Call of Duty
Released 10/13/2006
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Released 08/27/2009
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Released 11/12/2007
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
OMORI
Release 12/25/2020
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
It Takes Two
Release 3/25/2021
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer
💰 One-time purchase
OKAMI HD
Released 12/12/2017
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
West of Loathing
Released 8/10/2017
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Cuphead
Release 09/29/2017
Arcade | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Brothers — A Tale of Two Sons
Release03. 09.2013
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Released 01/06/2011
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
What Remains of Edith Finch
Released 04/24/2017
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Released 06/16/2009
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Thief Gold
Released 05/22/2012
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
ELDEN RING
Released 02/25/2022
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC, Playstation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Divinity: Original Sin — Enhanced Edition
Released 10/27/2015
RPG | Adventure
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Hollow Knight
Released 02/24/2017
Adventure | Action
PC, Nintendo Switch
Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Persona 4 Golden
Release 06/13/2020
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Spelunky 2
Release 09/29/2020
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Braid
Released 04/10/2009
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Released 04/27/2016
Logic | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
INSIDE
Released 07/07/2016
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
FEZ
Released 05/01/2013
Logic | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Subnautica
Released 01/23/2018
Survival | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Released 04/23/2015
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Unavowed
Released 08/08/2018
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Released 03/21/2016
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Released 08/30/2019
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — GOTY Edition
Release 03/21/2019
Adventure | Action
PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One
Co-op, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
DARK SOULS III
Released 04/11/2016
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Multiplayer, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
The Wolf Among Us
Released 10/11/2013
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Desperados III
Release 06/16/2020
Adventure | Strategy | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Release01. 06.2006
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Co-op, Single Player
💰 One-time purchase
Mass Effect (2007)
Released 12/19/2008
RPG | Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Dragon Age: Origins
Released 05.11.2009
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Night in the Woods
Released 02/21/2017
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Fallout
Release01.11.2015
RPG | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Hotline Miami
Released 10/23/2012
Adventure | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge
Released 07/07/2010
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Sid Meier’s Pirates!
Released 07/11/2005
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Tomb Raider
Release 03/04/2013
Action | Shooter | Logical | RPG | Adventure
PC
Single, Multiplayer
💰 One-time purchase
Psychonauts
Released 10/11/2006
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
NORCO
Release 03/24/2022
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Spelunky
Released 8/8/2013
Adventure | Action
PC
Co-op, Single
💰 One-time purchase
Bayonetta
Released 04/11/2017
Adventure | Action | Arcade
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Papers, Please
Released 08/08/2013
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
F. E.A.R.
Released 05/21/2010
Adventure | Horror | Shooter | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Longest Journey
Released 05/01/2007
Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Release01.09.2015
Action | Shooter | Sandbox | Adventure
PC
Singleplayer, Multiplayer
💰 One-time purchase
Super Meat Boy
Released 11/30/2010
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Until You Fall
Release 10/27/2020
Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
Bastion
Released 08/16/2011
RPG | Adventure | Action
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
The Swapper
Released 05/30/2013
Logic | Adventure
PC
Single
💰 One-time purchase
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