The Best Adventure Games - Page 5

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Update : The Plucky Squire added at rank #6.
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Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy (2020)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world.

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  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • stealth
  • exploration
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • action
  • combat
  • underwater
  • shooter
  • cover
  • narrative
  • survival
  • third-person

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Heaven's Vault (2019)

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88
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.


  • sci-fi
  • choices
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • interactive
  • sailing
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • story
  • non-linear
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • discovery
  • point-and-click
  • hand-drawn

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Teacup (2020)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. You play as the titular Teacup, a shy and introverted young frog who loves drinking tea and reading. The day before she is to host a tea party at her house, she realizes she is completely out of tea, and thus must venture into the woods around her to find the herbs she needs to restock her pantry. During your adventure you will meet the charming inhabitants of the forest. Some are talkative, some are grumpy, but all of them will lend you an ear on your adventure. Explore this gorgeous watercolor world filled with friendly animals, playful minigames, puzzles, and beautiful, calming wilderness.


  • nonlinear
  • scroller
  • cute
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • relaxing
  • horror
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • coffee
  • story
  • non-linear
  • funny
  • 2d

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Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space (2022)

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Linux PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

A Spacey Classic Point and Click Adventure for All!


  • cartoony
  • cinematic
  • clicker
  • point-and-click
  • science
  • comic
  • fiction
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • choices
  • 1980s
  • interactive
  • hand-drawn
  • puzzle
  • book

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Gerda: A Flame in Winter - Liva's Story (2023)

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98
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?

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  • emotional
  • world-war-2
  • narration
  • casual
  • multiple-endings
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • historical
  • conversation
  • hand-drawn
  • stylized
  • fiction
  • choices
  • top-down
  • interactive

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Lifeline: Beside You in Time (2022)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS

Lifeline is a text-based adventure mobile game where you guide the main character through a texting conversation to survive an unknown moon after their spaceship crashes. The engaging storyline and real-time mechanics make it a great game for those who enjoy a challenging text-based adventure.


What we like:
  • Entertaining and engaging story with a likable protagonist
  • Pacing adds scope and suspense to the narrative
  • Real-time notification mechanic adds to immersion
  • Unique storytelling approach
  • Forgiving gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Waiting between interactions may be an annoyance for some players
  • Lack of text speed option
  • Invariably binary decision prompts limit player choice

  • fiction
  • text
  • adventure
  • interactive
  • sci-fi
  • waiting
  • real-time
  • choices
  • survival
  • narrative
  • dos
  • well-written
  • story

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Embracelet (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Embracelet is an adventure game set in Northern Norway - a unique coming of age story about love, loss, friendship and family - and a magical bracelet with mysterious powers!


  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • narrative
  • joystick
  • tap
  • story
  • economy
  • difficult
  • timing
  • relaxing
  • slow-paced
  • exploration
  • music
  • romantic

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Wandersong (2018)

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Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!


  • rhythm
  • platform
  • music
  • adventure
  • emotional
  • pirates
  • comedy
  • funny
  • puzzle
  • off-rhythm
  • cute
  • story
  • narrative
  • colourful
  • reaction

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Depanneur Nocturne (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

A short exploration game about poking around a convenience store and finding a gift with the help of its owner. But sometimes the perfect gift finds you.

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  • adventure
  • experimental
  • noir
  • atmospheric
  • inventory
  • surreal
  • 3d
  • cats
  • conversation
  • cute
  • walking-simulator
  • first-person
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • supernatural

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UNREAL LIFE (2020)

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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Mac OS PC Windows

And now, for today's story.


  • pixel
  • scroller
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • point-and-click
  • story
  • puzzle
  • dark
  • exploration

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