Adventure (2115 programs)

Pros: Emotionally engaging narrative. Strong thematic focus on memory and identity. Atmospheric presentation and tone. Clear, accessible mechanics.

Cons: Very short episode. Linear progression. Leaves many questions unanswered.

Pros: 2D atmospheric pixel art graphics. Challenging platformer gameplay. Easy controls. Evocative dark and adult themes.

Cons: Difficulty scaling on the platforms can be unfair. The tutorial doesn’t play in-game.

Pros: Intricate and well-thought-out plot. Visually appealing graphics. Challenging yet engaging puzzles. Well-made original score.

Cons: No proper hint system.

Pros: Customization system with 48 upgrades. Early access version. Immersive world-building experience. Mini games.

Cons: The game’s early access version can be lacking.

Pros: Fully text-based adventures. Open-world exploration. Can interact with everything in the virtual world. Flexible writing styles and genres.

Cons: Highly resource-intensive. Difficult to set up right without the community’s help.

Pros: Hidden object and point-and-click mechanics. Features artworks created by American realist Edward Hopper. Supports local co-op. Three difficulty levels.

Cons: Depicts partial nudity.

Pros: Intriguing setting and story. Action and puzzle platforming. Multiple endings.

Cons: Story is a bit vague at the beginning.

Pros: Unique premise setting. Intriguing story. Thought-provoking socioeconomic themes.

Cons: Short playthrough.

Pros: Various secret worlds and easter eggs. Controller support. Fun exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics. Hilarious NPC interactions.

Cons: No actual story. Some wrong movement inputs when using analog control stick.

Pros: Great visuals. Features various art displays. Simple mechanics.

Cons: High mouse sensitivity. Very short gameplay.

Pros: Beautiful 2D black-and-white hand-drawn art style. Challenging platformer gameplay. Silent film-like storytelling. Homage to an iconic French film.

Cons: Enemies respawn in an area every time you die. No settings to rebind keys.

Pros: Interesting gameplay. Appealing visuals. Unique story twists.

Cons: Anti-climactic ending. Confusing at times. Short run time.

Pros: Cute pixel art graphics. Can enable mouse-centric controls. Numerous fetch quest puzzles.

Cons: No proper tutorial. Some of the text can sound awkward. The puzzles can become tedious.

Pros: Murder mystery with supernatural elements. Simple controls. Multiple endings. LGBTQ characters.

Cons: Incorrect gender pronouns. Mature and sensitive themes.

Pros: Free to play. Cross-platform playing capacity. 2D pixelated art style. Mesmerizing background music.

Cons: Some puzzles are frustrating to solve.

Pros: Post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure. Distinct art style. Intriguing narrative.

Cons: Short playthrough.

Pros: LGBT representation. Interesting designs for magical furry characters. Stellar writing. Second-person POV.

Cons: Time skips aren’t fleshed out and can be confusing.

Pros: Play at your own pace. Unpredictable, high-energy gameplay. Includes elements of similar fantasy games. Unique plot and storyline.

Cons: Lacking replayability.