Best Adventure Games
3,487 Adventure games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Released: Nov 27, 2004
Critic rating: 86.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is the eighth installment in the Dragon Quest series, developed by Level-5 and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 2 video game console.
The Talos Principle
Released: Dec 11, 2014
Critic rating: 87.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Talos Principle is a philosophical first-person puzzle game from Croteam, the creators of the legendary Serious Sam series, written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Released: Nov 8, 2011
Critic rating: 88.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection offers a handful of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD for the first time ever.
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Released: Jun 30, 2022
Critic rating: 86.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Cuphead and Mugman are joined by Ms.
Trials of Mana
Released: Sep 30, 1995
Critic rating: 86.8 / 100 • 52 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Satellaview, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Trials of Mana is the third installment of the Mana series, developed by Square under the direction of series creator Koichi Ishii.
Pikmin 2
Released: Apr 29, 2004
Critic rating: 87.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In Pikmin 2, Captain Olimar returns to the planet he was originally stranded on, to collect trinkets for his failing company to sell back at home.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
Released: Jun 1, 2004
Critic rating: 89.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Escape from Butcher Bay is set in the futuristic science fiction universe of the Chronicles of Riddick franchise, and is a prequel to the film Pitch Black.
Demon's Souls
Released: Feb 5, 2009
Critic rating: 88.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
A third-person action RPG with cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements in which the player enters the kingdom of Boletaria as it is being ravaged by a fog that spawns murderous demons.
South of the Circle
Released: Oct 30, 2020
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
South of the Circle is an emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics caught up in the political conflict of the Cold War.
The Longest Journey
Released: Nov 19, 1999
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player
The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
Released: Jul 21, 2016
Critic rating: 85.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years!
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
Released: Sep 16, 2008
Critic rating: 86.8 / 100 • 97 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Experience The Witcher: Enhanced Edition as the developers intended in The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut, with mature content not previously available to North American gamers.
Pokémon Crystal Version
Released: Dec 14, 2000
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Pokemon Crystal is an enhanced version of Pokemon Gold and Silver and a role-playing game played from a top-down perspective.
Shantae: Risky's Revenge
Released: Oct 4, 2010
Critic rating: 91.5 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Wii U, Nintendo DSi
Game modes: Single player
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Shantae is here!
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition
Released: Apr 16, 2012
Critic rating: 88.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
All existing owners of The Witcher 2 received free upgrades to the Enhanced Edition, and could pre-load the update starting 11 April 2012.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Released: Jun 10, 2021
Critic rating: 92.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush!
Blasphemous II
Released: Aug 24, 2023
Critic rating: 88.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle.
Pokémon HeartGold Version
Released: Sep 12, 2009
Critic rating: 85.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version are paired Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Pizza Tower
Released: Jan 26, 2023
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Pizza Tower is a 2D platformer mainly inspired by Wario Land and Earthworm Jim.
StarTropics
Released: Dec 1, 1990
Critic rating: 86.6 / 100 • 35 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
Find out just how resourceful you can be in this classic game, with its mixture of adventure and RPG elements.
Dark Souls III
Released: Mar 24, 2016
Critic rating: 86.1 / 100
Mpopovich16's rating: 8.4
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
UFO 50
Released: Sep 18, 2024
Critic rating: 89.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games from the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, Time Barons, Skorpulac, and Madhouse.
Hiveswap: Act 1
Released: Sep 14, 2017
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Hiveswap is a hand-drawn tribute to '90s point-and-click adventure games.
Spiritfarer
Released: Aug 18, 2020
Critic rating: 87.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying.
Tales from the Borderlands
Released: Nov 25, 2014
Critic rating: 87.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series.