Adventure (2083 programs)
Pros: Creates a tense atmosphere for the player to experience. An interesting narrative to play through. Features an original soundtrack.
Cons: Does not include a feature to save the player’s progress. Intentionally dated graphics may lack appeal for players. Some level design choices can be frustrating at times.
Pros: Doesn’t require an emulator. Procedural generation. Uses Gen 2 sprites. A fresh way to play Pokemon.
Cons: World generation can be slow.
Pros: Highly customizable game settings. Gameplay is simple and straightforward. Graphics can be customized. Easy game controls.
Cons: Game is too short. Game is laggy.
Pros: Dark and creepy. Made with Unreal Engine. Curious story.
Cons: Short gameplay.
Pros: Cozy and relaxing gameplay. Charming characters. Cute graphics. Extensive customization options.
Cons: Not out yet.
Pros: Art is visually appealing. Stays true to the original plot. Features numerous puzzles. Controls are easy to learn.
Cons: Text can be difficult to read. Requires special permissions to install.
Pros: PS1-style low-poly graphics. Dark and atmospheric. Three possible endings.
Cons: Short gameplay.
Pros: Features a classic VHS look. Controls are easy to learn. Has a thrilling storyline.
Cons: Often lags when performing actions. Blank screen frequently appears.
Pros: Makes use of stunning graphics. Three different endings to achieve. Simple and easy to navigate.
Cons: Often shows a blank screen upon launch. Some text intersects with other dialogue.
Pros: Easy and intuitive controls. Doesn't require a console or emulator to run.
Cons: Dated graphics. Has a permadeath feature.
Pros: Interesting thought-experiment mechanic makes planning part of the game. Nostalgic homage to classic adventure games. Arabian Nights theme adds some novelty to the fantasy setting.
Cons: Dialogue feels wordy and overwritten at times. Limited replay value.
Pros: Striking hand-drawn visuals with a unique horror tone. Full voice acting that enhances emotional depth. Highly replayable with branching paths and multiple endings. Runs natively on modern macOS systems.
Cons: Slow pacing may not appeal to action-focused players. No traditional gameplay mechanics beyond dialogue choices. Minor launch issues on macOS Sonoma with itch.io version.
Pros: Features a cast of actors with credits in popular shows and movies. Non-linear gameplay lets players experience the game how they wish. Extensive amounts of footage, though it's not necessary to watch all of it. Illegally recorded video calls are an interesting way to present the video footage.
Cons: Videos can be quite long for players not grabbed by the content. It’s not necessary to watch all of the footage, but there’s no way to know which footage is needed.
Pros: An interesting story and setting that should appeal to a wide audience. A good-looking game despite its age. Difficulty level suitable for casual players. Supports a range of modern hardware changes, such as ultrawide monitors.
Cons: Quite a cult game — may lack appeal outside of that cult following.
Pros: Artwork made by an award-winning artist. Features over 70 scenes and 40 characters.
Cons: Puzzles are very easy, almost to the point of being more like a visual novel game. Many players have reported game-breaking bugs. The story unravels in places, losing consistency and drive. Character animations are minimal.
Pros: An immersive experience on par with Zelda II. Players can modify difficulty settings.
Cons: Some puzzles can be extremely confusing. Weapons have a very short range when battling enemies.
Pros: Deep narrative with impactful choices. Wide range of character classes. Unique town-building mechanics.
Cons: Grind-heavy gameplay. Outdated design elements.
Pros: Ability to turn enhanced features on and off as required. Story-rich world to experience, visually and through narrative. Includes a fully remastered soundtrack. Rebuilt graphics engine to accommodate larger displays, including 4K.
Cons: Despite improvements, the game is likely to appeal only to fans of the original.
Pros: DRM-free—no internet connection required to use. Features a built-in lighting system. No additional licensing is required for commercial use. Smart tools like smart tiling and smart object scattering.
Cons: Users will need to find level assets from third parties to make anything original. Limited to top-down art styles.
Pros: Scenes are fleshed out with plenty of detail. The prose of the game feels professionally written. Includes a soundtrack.
Cons: Covers topics that may be triggering to some, such as rape and suicide. Dark themes — including violent and sexual — are unsuitable for players under 18.
