Best Adventure Games
3,545 Adventure games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Gobliins 2: The Prince Buffoon
Released: Dec 31, 1992
Critic rating: 80.2 / 100 • 22 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Atari ST/STE, iOS, DOS, Amiga
Game modes: Single player
The second in the series of adventure-puzzle games.
Super Mario Galaxy
Released: Sep 18, 2020
Critic rating: 80.2 / 100 • 23 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
A port of Super Mario Galaxy included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, featuring Joy-Con and touch controls, updated textures and a higher output resolution.
Axiom Verge
Released: Mar 31, 2015
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
After a lab accident, a scientist awakens in a mysterious, alien world.
Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
Released: Apr 15, 2013
Critic rating: 82.7 / 100
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
In Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall take on the role of Daud, the legendary assassin who killed the Empress.
Cosmic Star Heroine
Released: Apr 11, 2017
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
"3 exotic planets to explore.
The Lion's Song
Released: Jul 7, 2016
Critic rating: 80.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Lion's Song is a series of four self-contained point & click stories connected into an overarching narrative, where player choices will affect the way in which the story unfolds.
Gods
Released: Mar 1, 1991
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 21 votes
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, BlackBerry OS, PC-8800 Series, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Atari Jaguar
Game modes: Single player
Who would have thought that a man would be so foolish or so daring as to accept a challenge set down by the Gods?
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Released: Mar 15, 2019
Critic rating: 85.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
The Division 2 is an action-shooter RPG set in an open-world.
Darksiders
Released: Jan 5, 2010
Critic rating: 81.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition
Released: Nov 11, 2021
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 66 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Racing, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
It's the early '90s.
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Released: Jun 28, 2016
Critic rating: 79.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Zero Time Dilemma is the third and final entry in the Zero Escape series.
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Released: Sep 11, 2006
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 23 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy takes the fun and endless customization of LEGO and combines it with the epic story, characters and action from the original Star Wars movies that revolutionized pop culture forever (Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi).
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
Released: Aug 24, 1999
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Myst: Masterpiece Edition is a remastered version of 1993's Myst.
Ape Escape 2
Released: Jul 18, 2002
Critic rating: 77.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Ape Escape 2 is the sequel to Ape Escape.
Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Released: Mar 11, 2008
Critic rating: 85.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
In Condemned 2: Bloodshot, players will engage in visceral combat using a variety of firearms, blunt instruments and an all-new fighting system complete with defensive and offensive combo chains, as well as grapples and holds.
Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea
Released: Dec 21, 2013
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 21 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea is an adventure RPG made in late 2013.
Ghostrunner
Released: Oct 27, 2020
Critic rating: 82.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.
Botanicula
Released: Apr 19, 2012
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium.
Far Cry 5
Released: Mar 26, 2018
Critic rating: 84.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Welcome to Hope County, Montana, land of the free and the brave, but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate that is threatening the community's freedom.
Disney's Goof Troop
Released: Jul 11, 1993
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 72 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Goofy and his son Max were enjoying a peaceful day of fishing, when Keelhaul Pete absconds with Pete and PJ.
Freedom Planet
Released: Jul 21, 2014
Critic rating: 82.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.
Wizardry 8
Released: Nov 15, 2001
Critic rating: 80.1 / 100 • 26 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
The universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change.
Faxanadu
Released: Nov 17, 1987
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100 • 33 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Wii, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
Faxandu is for the Famicom and NES.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Released: Oct 31, 2024
Critic rating: 90.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player
Select from different races and combat classes, customize your appearance, choose your character’s backstory and begin your journey as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero.
Far: Changing Tides
Released: Mar 1, 2022
Critic rating: 88.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Far: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story.