Adventure Games 4

Resident Evil 2 (1998)

January 21, 1998

Adventure, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, PSOne Classics, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Zombie.

The second installment in the best-selling survival horror action-adventure game series. Similarly to the original installment, the game has been developed by the Japanese studio Capcom. The action of Resident Evil 2 is set after the events shown in the first installment – nearly all citizens of Raccoon City have been infected by a mysterious virus, which changed them into bloodthirsty zombies. Once again, the player gets to control two characters – this time around it's Leon, a young police officer and Claire, a journalist. Their task is to save Raccoon City from complete destruction and stop the virus before it spreads all over the world. In Resident Evil 2, gameplay revolves around exploration and solving environmental puzzles – another important aspect of the game is fighting numerous foes using a wide range of weapons, limited by scarce amounts of ammunition. As befits an installment in the Resident Evil series, in order to survive and escape consecutive dangers, the player has to carefully manage the supplies they acquire on their adventure.

8-bit Adventure Anthology: Volume I

October 31, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Package, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

A compilation of three point-and-click adventure games developed in the years 1987-1991, including Deja Vu, Shadowgate and The Uninvited. For the sake of this collection, the creators introduced only a new menu, conveyed in the classic, 8-bit style - neither the mechanics nor the audiovisuals of the three included games were altered in comparison to their original releases.

Still Wakes the Deep

June 18, 2024

Adventure, FPP, Horror, 60s and 70s, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

An FPP horror action adventure game. Still Wakes the Deep has us playing as a drilling platform employee, trapped in his workplace during a storm. To survive, he must face a mysterious threat lurking on the platform.

Outlast: Whistleblower

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.

Thimbleweed Park

March 30, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

A point-and-click adventure game created by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick. The players are taken to the titular Thimbleweed Park - once a prosperous business area, now definitely past its prime. The player takes on the roles of five characters in total throughout this adventure and is capable of switching between them at any time. The characters present are a stronger feature of this game - apart from others, the player assumes the role of Ransome - a clown suffering from a curse which makes him unable to get rid of his stage make-up. Franklin is another of the characters the player will be in control of in this game; one day, he (Franklin) discovers that he has died. The player will also assume control of two detectives investigating a case of a body found nearby; Dolores on the other hand, needs to read the testament of her rich uncle. When it comes to the story, the creators mixed a unique taste in humor with different possible endings. All of this is complemented by visuals modeled after LucasArts' classics, as well as an interface resembling the legendary SCUMM system.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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.

The Next Big Thing

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.

Lightyear Frontier

March 19, 2024, Early Access

Adventure, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, Farm, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

Adventure game with farming elements, in which we find ourselves on an alien planet. In Lightyear Frontier we take control of a mech and with its help we build our own farm and explore the globe, trying to discover its secrets.

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

September 10, 2013

Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, 19th Century.

A second entry in the adventure horror game series Amnesia. It has been created by the dev team at The Chinese Room and supervised by Frictional Games studio (creators of the original Amnesia: The Dark Descent). The Story of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs focuses on the eponymous device; set in 1899, it puts players in the role of Oswald Mandus, a businessman who fell in a coma for a few months and lost his memories due to mysterious illness. When he wakes up, he discovers that the rest of occupants had disappeared, and a strange machine noise can be heard from below. We experience the game from an FPP view, which creates a feeling of true fear in conjunction with engrossing story and climatic audiovisuals.

Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle

November 17, 2006

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

The second part of an excellent adventure game prepared by Spanish Pendulo Studios. Just like in the previous one, here we meet two main characters: the extremely sexy Gina and the student Brian.

Mad Father

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.

Carmen Sandiego

January 28, 2025

Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, TPP, Isometric View.

A detective adventure game with elements of a puzzle game. Carmen Sandiego is a reboot of a series started back in 1985, in which we play as the titular female thief. Carmen is travelling the world and chasing villains from the VILE syndicate. We can gather clues and rely on various gadgets, constantly racing against time.

Resonance

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.

Higurashi When They Cry

August 10, 2002

Adventure, 2D, Horror, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.

Higurashi When They Cry is a Japanese adventure in the visual novel category. The production is kept in a horror atmosphere and tells the story of a small village of Hinamizawa, which in June 1983 became the scene of a series of brutal murders. The game boils down primarily to passive tracking of the plot presented in text form enriched with simple pictures.

The Sexy Brutale

April 11, 2017

Adventure, Detective, Puzzle Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Time Manipulation, Time Travel, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

Filled with black humour, an adventure game co-developed by Tequila Works and Cavalier Game Studio. The action of The Sexy Brutale takes place inside an old English mansion transformed into a casino by the mysterious Marquis. One day, its workers murder all the guests. However, the player gets the chance to save them. You assume the role of a priest named Lafcadio Boone who – just like in the movie Groundhog Day – falls into a time loop and relives the day of the murder again and again. Primarily, the title focuses on investigating each homicide and figuring out how to prevent it. To do that, you will have to explore, chat, solve mysteries, and face occasional stealth challenges. Advanced AI deserves special recognition as it simulates the way the guests live and react.

Black Mirror II

September 25, 2009

Adventure, Horror, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

Continuation of the famous adventure film from 2003. This time we play the role of a hero named Darren. We do board searches, solve puzzles and have conversations with independent figures.

Reka

August 18, 2026

Adventure, A Fairy Tale, Crafting, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Slavic Mythology, Singleplayer, TPP.

A TPP adventure game in which we traverse a land inspired by 19th-century Europe as a beginner witch. Reka tasks us with gathering supplies, completing quests for villagers and expanding our walking house on chicken legs.

Horses

December 2, 2025

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

A first-person adventure game representing a grotesque horror genre, made by the creators of Wheels of Aurelia and Saturnalia. In Horses, we find ourselves on a stud farm where people are imprisoned and wear horse masks.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

December 5, 2023

Adventure, Disney, Cartoons, PC Game Pass, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A hybrid of a TPP adventure game and a life sim, set in the fantastic universe of Disney and Pixar. In Disney Dreamlight Valley we play the role of a character whose task is to save the inhabitants of the valley and restore the old order.

American McGee's Alice

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.

The Neverhood

April 25, 1996

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

A unique point-and-click adventure game, developed in cooperation by the creator of Earthworm Jim - Doug TenNapela, DreamWorks Interactive film studio, and Steven Spielberg himself. The Neverhood takes us to a plasticine world, where we control a character named Klaymen. Our hero’s task is to retrieve the crown of his creator and father Hoborg, which, after it was stolen, allowed the thief, Klogg, to take over the world of Neverhood. The gameplay itself follows typical adventure game standards, with players exploring locations, collecting items, and solving various logical puzzles. However, the game’s unique feature is its innovative, fully plasticine world, created using more than three tons of plasticine and a unique stop motion animation technique, known as claymation.

Moons of Madness

October 22, 2019

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.

Scorn

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.

D-topia

July 14, 2026

Adventure, Dystopia, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Red Matter 2

August 18, 2022

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, VR.

The second part of the series of FPP adventure games, created with virtual reality sets in mind. Red Matter 2 introduces a number of novelties, the most important of which is the fight with enemies.

Chuchel

March 7, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

A point-and click adventure game by indie Czech studio Amanita Design. In Chuchel, you play as the eponymous critter, whose task is to catch a mysterious criminal and get back his stolen cherry. On his way, Chuchel has to solve puzzles, complete various challenges, and get through levels inspired by classic video games. The production is rich with situational humor.

Day of the Tentacle: Remastered

March 22, 2016

Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Time Travel, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A remastered edition of a classic adventure game created by LucasArts in 1993. That game, along with its sequel, Maniac Mansion, became famous as the grandfather of modern adventure games. The Remastered Edition was prepared by Double Fine Productions, a studio founded by Tim Schafer – one of the co-creators of the original hit. In the game you play as a trio of heroes who are trying to save the world from a threat posed by the titular tentacle. After coming into contact with an unknown substance it acquired consciousness and high intelligence. The only salvation seems to be traveling back in time in order to prevent the tentacle from being born. However, after the time machine malfunctions, the situation gets more complicated, as the heroes get trapped in three different historical periods. The creators made sure that the new edition was faithful to the original ideas, offering as much absurd humor as the original and the unique 2D visuals that are reminiscent of classic cartoons by Warner Bros.

Armikrog

September 30, 2015

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

An extraordinary point-and-click adventure game and a spiritual successor to the legendary The Neverhood, a game developed in 1996 by Doug TenNapel. This new title was created by the author of the original game, who managed to gather nearly entire old staff back together for this project. The story tells of the adventures of a likeable alien named Tommynaut, who survives a spacecraft crash and finds himself on a strange planet, where together with his companion, dog Beak-Beak, the hero gets captured and locked in the titular stronghold of Armikrog. What distinguishes the game, is its unique artwork – in-game locations and character models were made of plasticine and brought to life using time-lapse technique. This time-consuming work was done by a number of puppeteers, animators, and sculptors. Thanks to their work, the developers managed to recreate the unique atmosphere of the original game, which, apart from interesting story and a cast of likeable characters, offered a large doze of wacky humor.

Still Life 2

April 3, 2009

Adventure, Detective, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, Thriller.

Still Life 2 is a sequel to a great adventure, which turned out to be one of the hits of 2005. The plot of the game presents the fate of FBI agent Victoria McPherson, a tracing psychopathic murderer. The development team of the French GameCO studio tried to create a captivating script, atmospheric audio-visual setting and memorable riddles to solve.

Storebound

July 16, 2026

Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

A coop first-person survival horror from the creators of Strayed Lights. In Storebound, we end up locked inside a procedurally generated shopping mall overrun by monsters. We must cooperate with other people, hoping to reach the exit and avoid being captured by the creatures known as employees.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

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.

Paleo Pines

September 26, 2023

Adventure, Dinosaurs, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.

Paleo Pines is a sandbox game full of dinosaurs and archosaurs we can befriend, exploring the world, farming and helping our neighbors.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday

April 5, 2016

Adventure, Games for Impact, Historical, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Politics, Singleplayer.

An unconventional action game developed by the American iNKstories studio, focused on The Iranian Revolution - the events of 1979 that led to the overthrow of the dictatorial regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Iran. 1979 Revolution is set in an open-world environment, reminiscent of subsequent installments in the Grand Theft Auto series. During the game we are given a chance to play as several independent characters, and it was the intention of the developer to present historical events from several contrasting points of view and to show moral controversy concerning the ongoing revolution. Depending on which character we control at the moment, the game features slightly different mechanics. This is due to the fact that some protagonists led by us specialize in combat, while others have to rely on negotiation skills, stealth, or even trade.

Lula 3D

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.

Dreamfall Chapters

October 21, 2014

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Episodic, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Urban Fantasy.

The third installment in the series of adventure games started in 1999 with Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. Dreamfall: Chapters was developed by Red Thread Games led by Ragnar Tornquist. The story of the game presents further adventures of the young protagonist, Zoe Castillo, who thanks to her highly unusual powers is able to travel between three worlds: the magical Arcadia, the technologically advanced Stark and the mysterious Storytime. Since it is a traditional adventure game, the gameplay focuses on such features like item gathering, conversations with non-playable characters and riddle solving. Despite the rather small budget of the game, developers of Dreamfall: Chapters have created attractive visuals generated by using the popular Unity Engine.

Five Nights at Freddy's

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.

Condemned: Criminal Origins

November 22, 2005

Adventure, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Thriller.

Dark, first person psychological thriller, in which the player has the opportunity to experience an abnormal level of mental tension by tracking down serial murderers. In our investigation we use our own instincts, court procedures, sophisticated investigative tools, and in many cases, hand to hand combat skills.

Gray Matter

November 12, 2010

Adventure, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

Adventure by Jane Jensen, writer and long-time employees of Sierra company, responsible, among others, for the creation of the famous Gabriel Knight series. The game tells the story of two heroes - the illusionist Samantha Everett and scientist David Styles. The game is about exploring the location, conducting conversations and solving riddles.

Slender: The Eight Pages

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.

Umineko When They Cry

August 17, 2007

Adventure, 2D, Detective, Episodic, Horror, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

Umineko When They Cry is a Japanese visual novel. It tells the story of mysterious murders that took place on a private island in the 1980s. Studio 07th Expansion is responsible for the creation of the game.

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit

June 25, 2024

Adventure, 2D, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Anna

July 16, 2012

Adventure, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An adventure game set in the Italian Alps, revolving mostly around exploring locations and solving puzzles. One unique feature is a system simulating our character's mental state, affecting how we see the world and can interact with it.

The Cave

January 22, 2013

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).

Saw: The Video Game

October 6, 2009

Adventure, Very Brutal, Puzzle Elements, Movies, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

Action/TPP game based on a well-known horror series of the same title. We play the role of a lonely daredevil who tries to get through the traps set by a psychopathic murderer.

Silent Hill 4: The Room

September 7, 2004

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.