Adventure (2116 programs)

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. The Pristine Cut adds substantial new content and expanded routes.

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: 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 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: 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.

Pros: Players can accumulate Steam achievements. Contains many ASMR-inspired sound effects.

Cons: This game requires access to a webcam. Players cannot recover from any damage they sustained while in the desert.

Pros: Retro 2D pixel art style. Humorous dialogues and characters. Mind-bending puzzles. Long hours of free gameplay.

Cons: Some puzzles are frustrating to solve.

Pros: Monochromatic pixel anime art. Thought-provoking story. Dark and disturbing presentation.

Cons: Short game. Not suitable for younger players.

Pros: Charming low-poly retro aesthetic inspired by late-’90s games. Playful gadgets and multiple paths encourage creative stealth. Ranking system adds replay value to short missions. Humor and parody give it a unique identity among stealth indies.

Cons: Demo currently limited to a small set of levels. Not as polished or deep as modern stealth titles.

Pros: Simple yet fun gameplay. Charming retro graphics and humor. Cool laser attacks.

Cons: Can get repetitive after a while.

Pros: Intriguing story. Nonlinear gameplay. Multiple ending. Immersive environment.

Cons: Short run time. Some typos. Overpowering visual filter.

Pros: Easy-to-understand controls. Inspires strategic and critical thinking. Unlockable maps.

Cons: The objective is difficult to understand. Graphic design is hard to decipher. Lack of tutorials.