Adventure (963 programs)
Pros: Allows multiplayer gameplay. Tension-filled, realistic challenges. Variety of tasks to perform.
Cons: Lacks customization abilities. Frustrating stamina system. Unresponsive controls.
Pros: Emergent storytelling at its finest. Appealing water and atmospheric conditions. Supports multiplayer mode. With multiple locations to explore.
Cons: Quests begin to feel repetitive.
Pros: Unique digital world concept. Multiple endings and choices. Fun mix of platforming and puzzles.
Cons: Occasional bugs and control issues.
Pros: Rich cultural setting with strong atmosphere. Branching storylines and multiple endings. Tense cross-examinations and deep writing.
Cons: Slow pacing and minimal interactivity may deter some players.
Pros: 400+ handcrafted rooms. Inspired by ‘80s, ‘90s games. Mini-games.
Cons: Controller input stutters. Isometric view causes perspective issues.
Pros: Beautiful and distinct visual style. Family-friendly adventure and themes. Optional co-op without compromising solo gaming.
Cons: Limited world exploration with the maps. Only local couch co-op with split-screen is available for multiplayer.
Pros: Bigger open-world map. Choices adjusts the storyline's directions. Standout melee combat. All players can vote during choices in co-op session.
Cons: Too much sidequests. No discernible graphics improvement. Weapons have a limited lifespan.
Pros: Five character backstories. Adds meaningful lore to the base game.
Cons: Very minimal gameplay.
Pros: Space transformation activities. Entertaining and diverse mini-games. Ability to earn rewards and unlock outfits. Familiar characters and voice cast.
Cons: Limited co-op outside mini-games.
Pros: Same universe as the original Minecraft. Has a story. Excellent dungeon crawling graphics.
Cons: Not as complex. Not as complex.
Pros: Colorful mindscapes. Improved combat. Tons of animated story sequences.
Cons: Constant gameplay shifts can be confusing. Different gameplay requires reassigning of specific abilities to the action buttons. Some of the texture work is a bit dated.
Pros: Rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5. Introduces new QoL updates. Features all ARK expansion packs.
Cons: Comes with heavier system requirements. Retains the steep difficulty level.