Adventure Games 4

Everlasting Summer

Everlasting Summer

PCMobile

November 18, 2014

Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

Representative of the visual novel genre, created by an independent Russian studio Soviet Games. The player plays the role of Semyon, who in unexplained circumstances ends up in a communist pioneer camp. Its task is to unravel the mystery behind the mysterious incident and to make acquaintances with the residents of the facility.

9.5

Steam

2.8

Users

Everlasting Summer
Catherine

Catherine

PCPlayStationXbox

February 10, 2011

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Horror, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Thriller.

An intriguing combination of a puzzle game with an adventure of light erotic colour. In production we play the role of a young man, who struggles with many social problems. At night, the daredevil also experiences real nightmares.

7.8

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

7.1

Users

Catherine
The Last Guardian

The Last Guardian

PlayStation

December 6, 2016

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

Third-person action adventure game created by the ex-members of Team Ico, led by Fumito Ueda. Previously, the studio had made their name known by giving us two of the most original and highest ranking titles ever to be released on PlayStation 2: Shadow of the Colossus and Ico. Their new game retains similar artwork style and equally unique atmosphere. You play as a young boy trying to escape the guards pursuing him. However, it is not him, but a giant, griffin-like creature named Trico, who is the central character in this story. The little protagonist is able to climb, jump, and squeeze through holes between rocks, but in some cases he needs help from the griffin, who can remove larger obstacles or carry the boy into seemingly inaccessible places. The authors put much emphasis on the character's interactions with Trico and the creature’s artificial intelligence, as he has his own individual character and reacts differently depending on the situation.

8.1

OpenCritic

6.4

Users

The Last Guardian
Muv-Luv Alternative

Muv-Luv Alternative

PCPlayStationXbox

October 27, 2011

Adventure, Alternative History, Mechs, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.

A visual novel adventure taking place in a world where humanity has been fighting unsuccessfully for decades against the invasion of the cosmic alien race called BETA. The production is a direct continuation of Muv-Luv Extra and Muv-Luv Unlimited and is the epic culmination of the trilogy he creates with these titles.

9.9

Steam

3.1

Users

Muv-Luv Alternative
The Fruit of Grisaia

The Fruit of Grisaia

PCPlayStation

February 21, 2013

Adventure, Erotic Games, Manga and Anime, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.

The Fruit of Grisaia is a PC-based visual novel adventure. We play the role of a teenage killer, who starts school full of pupils with dark secrets. While playing, we mainly follow the story and make decisions that direct the story to one of several alternative storyline paths.

9.3

Steam

2.9

Users

The Fruit of Grisaia
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 14, 2005

Adventure, Fantasy, Movies, Books, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

A position that combines elements of adventures and action games. It was created based on a film of the same title made jointly by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media.

7.7

Users

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Occultist

The Occultist

PCPlayStationXbox

April 8, 2026

Adventure, Ghosts, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth.

6.6

OpenCritic

The Occultist
AI2U: With You 'Til the End

AI2U: With You 'Til the End

PC

January 23, 2025, Early Access

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Life Sim.

A hybrid of a first-person adventure game, a dating sim and an escape room. In AI2U: With You 'Til the End we are trapped inside the homes of girls who adore us and we can either come to terms with it or try to escape. The game uses artificial intelligence language model to allow us to talk to the girls freely.

9.0

Steam

9.4

Users

AI2U: With You 'Til the End
12 Minutes

12 Minutes

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 19, 2021

Adventure, 2.5D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Thriller, Top-down.

12 Minutes is an interactive adventure thriller. The player takes on the role of a man trapped in a time loop lasting twelve minutes. He must try different sequences of events and activities to find the one that will allow him to save his life and that of his wife.

8.0

Gamepressure

5.4

Users

12 Minutes
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb

Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb

PCPlayStationXbox

February 24, 2003

Adventure, Interwar Period, Movies, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

Action adventure game with a third person perspective. The player becomes a heroic archaeologist and this time he has to find a powerful ancient artifact, a black pearl called the Dragon's Heart.

9.2

Steam

7.7

Users

Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
Scorn

Scorn

PCPlayStationXbox

October 14, 2022

Adventure, Crowdfunding, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

A first-person science fiction horror action game heavily inspired by the works of H.R. Giger, the creator of the xenomorph from the Alien franchise. Scorn takes the players to an unreal world that balances on the verge of dream and reality. It consists of several open locations joined together, built almost exclusively from organic material; each one is characterized by different style and a unique set of logic puzzles. Careful exploration is a very important element of the gameplay, since every thing we accidentally miss can completely change the further course of the game. As we progress, our character masters new skills and finds numerous useful items and weapons. Combat is not the main focus of the gameplay, though, for not every character we encounter is hostile towards us. The main highlight of Scorn is a dense atmosphere of constant anxiety. The production is powered by Unreal Engine 4, and, apart from realistic graphics, features a minimalistic interface which empowers immersion.

7.0

Gamepressure

6.8

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

5.4

Users

Scorn
Resonance

Resonance

PC

June 19, 2012

Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Resonance is a point & click adventure. which is the responsibility of an independent xii games studio. At the same time it is the first production of this group focused on financial profit.

8.9

Steam

6.5

Users

Resonance
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 25, 2014

Adventure, Detective, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Thriller.

A dark, first-person adventure game developed by The Astronauts - a Polish team led by Adrian Chmielarz, the co-founder of People Can Fly. The player is put in the shoes of Paul Prospero - a detective who has developed certain paranormal abilities. The protagonist tries to solve the mystery behind the vanishing of a young boy. The player traverses an extensive, open world - the game is non-linear and the player is free to explore and look for subsequent clues. The game offers many unique mechanics related to making links between different pieces of the puzzle. Walking around the grim areas of Red Creek Valley, the protagonist makes use of his extraordinary abilities, making contact with the dead, experiencing various visions and visiting alternative realities. Utilizing the Unreal Engine 3, the game stands out with its high-quality visuals supported by technologies allowing to convert photographs of real-existing places into digital pictures.

8.8

Steam

4.9

Users

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Cold Fear

Cold Fear

PCPlayStationXbox

March 4, 2005

Adventure, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.

Cold Fear is a typical representative of the survival-horror genre, a dynamic action game in which the atmosphere of horror plays an important role. It is worth mentioning that this is the first production of this type released by the giant UbiSoft.

8.4

Steam

6.8

Users

Cold Fear
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call

Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call

PCMobile

July 25, 2013

Adventure, 2D, Casual, Pirates, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.

Continuation of a perfectly accepted Polish adventure game with riddles of the type "hidden objects". Once again we play the role of the owner of the museum, who can be dragged into the whirlwind of a new adventure. This time we will try to discover the secrets of the mysterious pirate artifact.

9.6

Steam

3.4

Users

Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call
Nekopara Vol. 0

Nekopara Vol. 0

PC

August 17, 2015

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

A visual novel adventure, which is a prequel to the Necopara series. Players follow one day in the life of Shigure Minaduki, the younger sister of the main character of the cycle, and her six kittens well known to the fans of the cycle. The title is extremely short - we will finish it in just over an hour.

9.4

Steam

5.1

Users

Nekopara Vol. 0
Mad Father

Mad Father

PCNintendo

December 10, 2012

Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Top-down.

Mad Father is a horror movie adventure game, developed by the independent Japanese artist Sen. Play the eleven-year-old Aya and protect her from the dangers lurking at every step of the way in the picturesque yet gloomy family residence.

8.0

Users

Mad Father
Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]

Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]

PCPlayStation

January 30, 2004

Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Urban Fantasy, Visual Novel.

A Japanese adventure game of the visual novel sub-genre. The action of the title takes place in contemporary Japan. Players follow the fate of a high school student, by chance becoming a participant in a magical tournament, in which his life is at stake and the prize is the fulfillment of all wishes.

6.0

Users

Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]
Lay of the Land

Lay of the Land

PC

April 8, 2026

Adventure, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer.

7.8

Steam

Lay of the Land
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 27, 2022

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

The Stanley Parable, first-person adventure game from 2013, has been extended with new elements. The title is a narrative experiment, in form of a dynamic movie, where player makes important choices. We play the role of the title Stanley - an employee of a large corporation, whose task is to perform the commands that appear on the computer screen.

9.4

Steam

8.6

Users

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

PCPlayStationXbox

June 13, 2025

Adventure, FPP, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

A first-person survival horror, set in the FNaF universe and developed by Steel Wool Studios. In Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic we end up in an abandoned warehouse. We can obtain an endoskeleton which is able to mimic any outfit, changing its appearance. We must work together with the Mimic, solving puzzles and avoiding confrontations.

8.6

Steam

8.8

Users

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
American McGee's Alice

American McGee's Alice

PCPlayStationXbox

November 22, 2000

Adventure, Books, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

A bloody and dark adaptation of Alice's fairy tale in Wonderland, in which Alice has to deal with the evil Queen of the Dark with a whole arsenal of deadly weapons. Fun mechanics combines the typical platform exploration of large three-dimensional levels with a combat system realized as in the best shooters.

8.3

Users

American McGee's Alice
Syberia Remastered

Syberia Remastered

PCPlayStationXbox

November 6, 2025

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

A refreshed version of the popular point & click adventure game from Microids studio. Syberia Remastered introduces greatly improved graphics, including brand new character models. Other improvements include a more modern user interface, better controls and modified puzzles with more logical solutions.

7.0

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

Syberia Remastered
Outbound

Outbound

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 14, 2026

Adventure, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Cozy Game, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.

An adventure game with survival elements. In Outbound we explore a vast world behind the wheel of our car. We can pick from various vehicles, as well as upgrade them so that they become more useful and suit our preferences. The game supports both single and multiplayer.

Outbound
Tomak: Save the Earth - Regeneration

Tomak: Save the Earth - Regeneration

PC

April 2, 2026

Adventure, 2D, Romances, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Visual Novel.

Tomak: Save the Earth - Regeneration
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 25, 2023

Adventure, Fantasy, Books, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, The Lord of The Rings.

An action adventure game developed by the Daedalic Entertainment studio. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum we play as Smeagol, and during our journey, we witness his transformation into the titular Gollum.

3.7

OpenCritic

4.0

Steam

2.3

Users

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

PCMobile

February 22, 2011

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Humorous, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

Produced by Pendulo studio, this classic point'n'click adventure game is a free continuation of Hollywood Monsters released in 1997. The action of the game was set in a world reminiscent of Hollywood from the 1940s, in which, however, the role of stars and celebrities are played by various ointments of monsters. Players play a couple of journalists, Liz Allaire and Dan Murray, who try to explain the mystery of breaking into the office of the film giant William Fitzrandolph.

8.3

Steam

4.7

Users

The Next Big Thing
Lake Ridden

Lake Ridden

PCXbox

May 10, 2018

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, 80s, Singleplayer.

A dark adventure logic puzzle game. You play as the 13-years-old Marie, who goes camping in a forest together with her sister and friends. An argument breaks out on the second night and the younger girl goes missing.

7.3

Steam

2.7

Users

Lake Ridden
State of Mind

State of Mind

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 15, 2018

Adventure, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

A science-fiction adventure game set in a dystopian world and created by Daedalic Entertainment. The action takes place in Berlin, and the year is 2048. State of Mind presents a grim prediction on the future of mankind struggling with unending wars, shrinking resources and governments establishing their regimes. The player assumes the role of a man who decides to abandon the physical world along with his family through the digitalization of human consciousness and settle in a utopian, virtual environment known as City 5. Unfortunately however, something goes wrong when the data transfer is being made and the player's task is to help the protagonist to finish the transfer and rejoin his family. In terms of the mechanics, State of Mind is a typical adventure game requiring the player to explore the in-game environments, talk to other characters, collect items and solve puzzles. The player takes on the roles of several different characters undergoing mutual interactions.

6.8

OpenCritic

7.8

Steam

2.4

Users

State of Mind
Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 8, 2014

Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

An original horror game created by Scott Cawthon, an independent gamemaker. The player assumes the role of a watchman who takes up a seasonal job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. What is important about the restaurant, is that mechanical mascots are its main attraction. A seemingly easy job turns into a true nightmare during the very first night, when the protagonist discovers that the sympathetic animatronics come to life after dark and display a hostile attitude towards humans. Trapped in a cramped watch room, the protagonist has to avoid contact with murderous robots during five subsequent nights. The task is not easy, because using various devices, such as lighting and monitoring systems, as well as locking the door drains the power supply, which has to be appropriately managed throughout the entire night. Despite its simplistic mechanics, Five Nights at Freddy's provides a good dose of anxiety and is capable of frightening the player with ease.

9.4

Steam

6.2

Users

Five Nights at Freddy's
King's Quest

King's Quest

PCPlayStationXbox

July 28, 2015

Adventure, Episodic, Fantasy, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

An episodic point-and-click adventure game, and the ninth major installment in the cult King’s Quest series, whose last part was released 17 years ago. This game was developed by The Odd Gentlemen (known for The Adventures of P.B. Winterbottom), while the development process was supervised by the original creators of the franchise from the reactivated Sierra Studios. The game’s story is built around a series of flashbacks. The player assumes the role of the old king Graham, who tells his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, of the fantastic adventures from his youth, which eventually led him to the throne of Daventry. Despite employing 3D graphics, the game mechanics takes after the classic installments in the series, focusing on exploration, dialogues, and puzzle solving. The game also features platform sequences, in which the hero has to jump over chasms and avoid various traps.

8.0

Users

King's Quest
Outlast: Whistleblower

Outlast: Whistleblower

PCPlayStationXbox

May 6, 2014

Adventure, Very Brutal, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

The first official DLC add-on to the bestselling survival horror Outlast from the same developer, Red Barrels studio. It takes place before the events shown in the main game. Players take role of one of the employees of Mount Massive asylum, a facility that secretly conducts human experiments. Discovering the terrifying truth, responsible for which is the Murkoff corporation, he decides to sent an anonymous denunciation that ends up in hands of Miles Upshur, the protagonist of the basic game. A set of new, previously unseen, locations inside the hospital has been created for the DLC, as well as new enemies that we will face while exploring Mount Massive.

9.7

Steam

5.9

Users

Outlast: Whistleblower
Routine

Routine

PCXbox

December 4, 2025

Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A science-fiction survival horror game developed by the independent studio Lunar Software. The story focuses on discovering the causes behind the staff disappearance at the Lunar Research Station. In the game, the player travels through dark and claustrophobic chambers of the facility, gradually uncovering its secrets. The main item the player uses throughout the game is a special fixing tool which resembles a pistol. The player can modify this tool using disks which can be found around the station, thus the device can be used also as a weapon. The creators placed special emphasis on a convincing atmosphere the experience comes with, and the survival aspect of it. The latter means that the interface is minimal and each death of the protagonist is permanent. Many parts of the virtual station are randomly generated, such as different threats or the locations of NPCs. As a result, each playthrough can be completely different.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

Routine
Nekopara Extra

Nekopara Extra

PC

July 27, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

A visual novel adventure game. It is the second (after Nekopara Vol. 0) prequel to the Nekopara series. The game takes place one and a half year before the events depicted in the main entry in the series.

9.7

Steam

4.0

Users

Nekopara Extra
The House of Hikmah

The House of Hikmah

PC

April 8, 2026

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

10

Steam

The House of Hikmah
Ib

Ib

PCPlayStationNintendo

April 10, 2022

Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

Ib is a Japanese horror adventure game in which we explore a nightmare world where paintings from an art gallery have become flesh. It is a commercial remake of an older free-to-play title.

Ib
Everdeep Aurora

Everdeep Aurora

PCNintendo

July 10, 2025

Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Everdeep Aurora is an adventure platformer by Nautilus Games, set underneath a fantasy world. It stars Shell, a young cat delving deep underground to find her missing mother.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.6

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

Everdeep Aurora
Lula 3D

Lula 3D

PC

June 22, 2005

Adventure, Erotic Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

An adventure game with a very strong erotic accent telling about the adventures of Lula, a sexy producer of films from the category "only for adults". Our task is to solve the riddle of kidnapping three stars that were to appear in the porn production produced by the title character.

7.8

Users

Lula 3D
The Inner World

The Inner World

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 18, 2013

Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

The Inner World is an adventure game with a point & click interface, produced by an independent German studio Fizbin. Deep beneath the surface of the Earth is a bizarre land known as Aposia. Its existence is endangered when three fountains of divine wind dry up unexpectedly. Guided by Robert, a novice at the Unexpected Events Centre, the player must determine the cause of the situation and save the Apossians.

8.9

Steam

2.6

Users

The Inner World
Slender: The Eight Pages

Slender: The Eight Pages

PC

July 3, 2012

Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

A free horror film in which we travel through a dark forest and run away from a terrifying creature - Slender Man. The task is to collect 8 pages of the manuscript before the monster reaches us. Not too complicated technically, the game has gained great popularity thanks to its suggestive gameplay.

8.3

Users

Slender: The Eight Pages
Tides of Tomorrow

Tides of Tomorrow

PCPlayStationXbox

April 22, 2026

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A first-person adventure game from the creators of Road 96. The story in Tides of Tomorrow is shaped not only by our own decisions, but also by choices made by our friends and favorite streamers. We end up on a water planet, looking for a cure for the plasticization that threatens it.

Tides of Tomorrow
Aphelion

Aphelion

PCPlayStationXbox

April 28, 2026

Adventure, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.

An action adventure game with a third-person camera, made in cooperation with European Space Agency and developed by Don't Nod. Aphelion tells the story of Ariane and Thomas. Their ship crash lands on the icy planed Persephone. The protagonists must explore the planet and learn about its dangerous secrets.

Aphelion
Maitetsu: Pure Station

Maitetsu: Pure Station

PCPlayStationNintendo

September 21, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Alternative History, Trains, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Transport, Visual Novel.

A classic visual novel adventure game in which we try to help a small Japanese town rebuild its economy by using a closed railway line, among other things. The title offers a relaxing story full of friendly characters, as well as a lot of technical curiosities and information related to steam railways and industry.

1.3

Users

Maitetsu: Pure Station
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 12, 2026

Adventure, Ghosts, Photography, Japan, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.

A complex remake of the 2003 survival horror game. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake was created and published by the Koei Tecmo company. Just like in the original, we follow the story of twin sisters who got lost in the forest. The unique gameplay mechanic is using Camera Obscura to discover and fight ghosts living in the haunted village.

7.6

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Mobile

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Movies, Harry Potter, Internet, Books, Multiplayer, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

A new game by Niantic, known for the popular Pokemon GO app. This time the production is based on the Harry Potter franchise. The game utilizes the augmented reality technology, bringing magic into the real world.

3.6

Users

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Silent Hill 4: The Room

Silent Hill 4: The Room

PCPlayStationXbox

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, FPP, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.

The next installment of the extremely popular horror action adventure game, coming from the Konami concern. Traditionally, this title is intended only for people with strong nerves.

6.6

Users

Silent Hill 4: The Room
Virginia

Virginia

PCPlayStationXbox

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, FPP, Singleplayer.

An adventure game created by an independent studio Variable State. The player assumes the role of a rookie FBI agent, who receives a task of investigating the case of a young boy’s disappearance. The plot is filled with supernatural elements, and science-fiction motifs. The plot of Virginia is completely linear, so the players can focus on experiencing the story. The action is seen from a first-person perspective, while the gameplay mechanics and the way of presenting subsequent events take full advantage of movie narration techniques – there are plenty of varied shots, visible camera work and a movie-like montage. What’s even more interesting, and practically unprecedented in other narrative-heavy games, all information is relayed through picture and sound – there are no dialogues. All conversations end when our character is nearby. The eerie atmosphere is also achieved through an original visual style, in which the simplified face models allow for suggestive relay of emotions, while the red-yellowish, autumn palette brings out the sleepy atmosphere of the area. Story wise and stylistically, the game was visibly inspired by Twin Peaks, a cult-classic TV series.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.3

OpenCritic

6.4

Steam

8.3

Users

Virginia
Moons of Madness

Moons of Madness

PCPlayStationXbox

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Moons of Madness is a psychological horror film by RockPocket Games. The production refers to the work of H.P. Lovecraft, and the player plays the role of a member of the expedition to Mars.

7.7

Steam

2.7

Users

Moons of Madness
The Cave

The Cave

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

A humorous adventure with elements of an arcade platformer and a puzzle game. The title was produced by Ron Gilbert and the development team from Double Fine studio (Psychonauts, Brutal Legend, Stacking and others). The action of The Cave takes place in the title cave, full of secrets and traps. The player directs the actions of a group of three heroes who roam the corridors of the cave in search of an enigmatic "something". (the goals vary depending on the chosen team composition).

8.7

Steam

7.9

Users

The Cave
WILL: Follow The Light

WILL: Follow The Light

PCPlayStationXbox

January 31, 2022, End of Life

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An exploration-based first-person adventure game with additional puzzles. In WILL: Follow The Light, we play as a lighthouse keeper and travel the cold northern reaches of the world in search of our missing son. The game allows you to explore the world using a dog sled and a sailing yacht equipped with a realistic navigation system.

WILL: Follow The Light