This article explores top adventure games prioritizing world exploration and storytelling. Many RPGs, action games, and platformers also fall under this category.
Top Adventure Games:
Kenshi
- Metascore: 75
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: December 6, 2018
- Developer: Lo-Fi Games
Survive a harsh, post-apocalyptic world filled with danger and challenging choices. Hundreds of hours of gameplay await.
Syberia
- Metascore: 82
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: September 1, 2002
- Developer: Microids
A lawyer's journey through Europe and Siberia to settle a case involving automatons. Stunning visuals create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
- Metascore: 77
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: June 25, 2014
- Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
A World War I adventure following interwoven characters' fates amidst the horrors of war. Puzzle-solving and exploration are central.
Stray
- Metascore: 82
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: July 19, 2022
- Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Play as a stray cat navigating a technologically advanced world, solving puzzles and interacting with robotic inhabitants.
A Plague Tale: Innocence
- Metascore: 81
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: May 14, 2019
- Developer: Asobo Studio
A brother and sister's struggle for survival in medieval France, fleeing the Inquisition and hordes of rats. Atmospheric and emotionally impactful.
Pentiment
- Metascore: 88
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: November 15, 2022
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
A Renaissance-era adventure involving intrigue, political conflict, and mystery-solving. Unique graphic style reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts.
Tomb Raider
- Metascore: 86
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: March 5, 2013
- Developer: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
A reboot of the classic series, featuring cinematic action, puzzle-solving, and exploration of ancient ruins.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Metascore: 87
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: December 9, 2024
- Developer: MachineGames
A thrilling adventure capturing the spirit of the Indiana Jones films, with complex puzzles and engaging combat.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
- Metascore: 78
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: October 26, 2021
- Developer: Eidos-Montreal
A humorous space adventure focusing on team dynamics and friendship. Features engaging combat and a strong narrative.
The Wolf Among Us
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: October 11, 2013
- Developer: Telltale
An interactive adventure based on the Fables comic, featuring fairy tale characters living among humans.
BioShock Infinite
- Metascore: 94
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: March 26, 2013
- Developer: Irrational Games, Virtual Programming (Linux)
A first-person shooter with a compelling narrative and philosophical themes, set in the flying city of Columbia.
The Walking Dead
- Metascore: 89
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: April 24, 2012
- Developer: Telltale Games
A gripping story about survival during a zombie apocalypse, featuring impactful choices and emotional depth.
Life is Strange
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: January 30, 2015
- Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac, Linux)
A narrative adventure featuring time-rewinding mechanics and exploration of themes of friendship and self-discovery.
Firewatch
- Metascore: 81
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: February 9, 2016
- Developer: Campo Santo
A first-person narrative adventure about a forest ranger investigating mysterious events. Emphasis on atmosphere and reflection.
Control
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: September 27, 2019
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment
A supernatural action-adventure featuring unique combat mechanics and a shifting reality.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: September 24, 2021
- Developer: Kojima Productions
A post-apocalyptic adventure focused on reconnecting humanity through cargo delivery. Detailed movement mechanics and cinematic presentation.
Detroit: Become Human
- Metascore: 80
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: May 25, 2018
- Developer: Quantic Dream
An interactive drama exploring the nature of humanity and artificial intelligence, with player choices shaping the narrative.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Metascore: 87
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: September 7, 2018
- Developer: Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software
Swing through an open-world New York City as Spider-Man, engaging in action-packed combat and experiencing a compelling narrative.
Yakuza 0
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: August 1, 2018
- Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Explore the world of the Japanese mafia in the late 1980s, experiencing a blend of action, drama, and humor.
To the Moon
- Metascore: 81
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: November 1, 2011
- Developer: Freebird Games
A poignant story about two doctors helping a dying man fulfill his lifelong dream through his memories.
It Takes Two
- Metascore: 88
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: March 26, 2021
- Developer: Hazelight Studios
A cooperative adventure game where a couple, shrunk to toy size, must work together to overcome challenges.
Black Myth: Wukong
- Metascore: 81
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: August 20, 2024
- Developer: Game Science
An action game inspired by Chinese mythology and the Monkey King, featuring challenging boss battles.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Metascore: 88
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: March 21, 2019
- Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.
A challenging action game set in feudal Japan, featuring a unique combat system and stealth elements.
Journey
- Metascore: 92
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: June 11, 2020
- Developer: thatgamecompany
A meditative adventure through stunning landscapes, telling a story through visuals and music.
Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons
- Metascore: 90
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: September 3, 2013
- Developer: Starbreeze Studios AB
A touching story of two brothers on a quest to save their sick father, featuring unique control mechanics.
The Stanley Parable
- Metascore: 88
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: October 17, 2013
- Developer: Galactic Cafe
A meta-commentary on video games and narrative, featuring absurd humor and unexpected plot twists.
Outer Wilds
- Metascore: 85
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: June 18, 2020
- Developer: Mobius Digital
An exploration-focused game set within a time-looping solar system, filled with mysteries and secrets.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
- Metascore: 93
- Download: PS Store
- Release Date: May 10, 2016
- Developer: Naughty Dog
Nathan Drake's final adventure, featuring diverse locations, engaging puzzles, and cinematic action sequences.
God of War
- Metascore: 93
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: January 14, 2022
- Developer: Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
Kratos's journey through Norse mythology, exploring themes of family and redemption. Benchmark action gameplay.
The Last of Us
- Metascore: 95
- Download: Steam
- Release Date: June 14, 2013
- Developer: Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios
A post-apocalyptic adventure with tense gameplay and a gripping narrative about survival and human connection.
