What are Adventure Games?

Adventure games are video games that have the player taking control of a protagonist in an interactive story, typically with exploration and puzzle or problem-solving elements as part of the gameplay.


The vast majority of adventure games are designed for single player, and encompass a wide variety of subgenres such as point-and-click adventures (The Secret of Monkey Island), episodic adventure games (The Walking Dead), and walking simulators (The Stanley Parable), with one of the most notable adventure games of all time being Zork, a text-based adventure game.

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Spirittea Spirits Guide - Cover Image Catching a Spirit Next to an Old Building
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Spirittea Spirits Guide: Where to Find Spirits & How to Unlock Them

This guide will tell you how to track down Spirittea Spirits and solve the puzzles to get more customers for the Bathhouse! A big part of Spirittea is finding Lost Spirits and getting new customers…

November 14, 2023 | 09:47 EST

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Spirittea Map Guide: Full Size Map and Important Locations

This guide will show you the full Spirittea Map and tell you what you can find in this mysterious town full of supernatural spirits. Your new hometown in Spirittea is surprisingly dense with…

November 13, 2023 | 10:50 EST

Spirittea Starter Guide - Cover Image Spirits Using the Bathhouse
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Get Started With Your Own Bathhouse in our Spirittea Starter Guide

Our Spirittea Starter Guide will tell you everything you need to know to start saving Lost Spirits using the power of the Bathhouse! There's tons of fun to be had in Spirittea, whether you're…

November 13, 2023 | 10:51 EST

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Project Mugen Interview - Producer Explains Why The Open-World RPG is an 'Unprecedented Experience'

NetEase has recently revealed its own open-world RPG titled "Project Mugen," At first sight, it would look like one of the many popular free-to-play games coming out of China like Genshin Impact,…

November 8, 2023 | 08:00 EST

The logo for Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, showing Kazuma Kiryu in a black suit lighting a cigarette.
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Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review – Yakuza Greatest Hits

To an extent, writing this Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review feels unnecessary. The game feels less like a fully-fledged Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios title and more like a premium…

November 6, 2023 | 10:00 EST

A spread-shot cover of Jusant, showcasing the game's logo and the main character walking towards a rocky pillar that goes off-screen.

Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic

As climate change continues to be a point of unnerving discussion in regards to the future of the planet and humanity, its stature in video games has always been from the point of integration. There…

October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Disney Dreamlight Valley 1.0 Arrives In December, But There's A Catch

Gameloft has announced the Disney Dreamlight Valley 1.0 release date, so it won't be long before the cozy life sim gets its full release. The game, which was released in Early Access last September…

October 27, 2023 | 10:11 EDT

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Stardew Valley Meets Spirited Away Life Sim Spirittea Gets Release Date for PC, Switch, & Game Pass

Indie developer Cheesemaster Games and publisher No More Robots announced a release date of the upcoming life sim Spirittea. The game, which our Joe Allen aptly defined "Stardew Valley meets…

October 25, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

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Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Review - A Heartwarming Adventure

When I talked to Riot Forge Creative Director Rowan Parker earlier this year, he made it clear the publisher wanted to do justice to your favorite champion. He acknowledged that Nunu and Willump isn'…

October 30, 2023 | 03:00 EDT

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's Facial Capture System Looks Incredible In New Dev Diary

A new Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 dev diary has shown off the game's facial capture system, and it looks absolutely stunning. Ninja Theory is working with facial rigging studio 3Lateral for Senua's…

October 20, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

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V Rising Halloween Event Brings Free Decor DLC And More

Stunlock Studios has announced its plans for a V Rising Halloween event, and if you like to decorate your castle with creepy accouterments, you're in luck. While it's true that the Halloween event…

October 19, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

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Kona II: Brume Review - Iced That Guy, To Kona Phrase

In the wake of winter coming thick and fast, it’d be remiss of me to not mention the 2017 adventure game Kona as one of gaming’s most comforting winter wonderlands. A wholly original adventure game…

October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Spirittea

In Spirittea, you'll move to a town that's chock full of troublesome spirits - and you're the only one who can see them! Solve the problems the Spirits bring to you, feeding them or giving them…

October 17, 2023 | 04:39 EDT

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Sand Land Reveals English Voice Actors to Complement Akira Toriyama's Art

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the English voice actors that will take on the roles of the characters of the upcoming anime game Sand Land. We learn that the hero Beelzebub will be…

October 12, 2023 | 04:34 EDT

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Indie Dev Shares In-Depth Climate Impact Report For Narrative Adventure Saltsea Chronicles

Indie studio Die Gute Fabrik has shared what it calls "one of the first" reports on the climate impact of a game's development process. The studio, whose name you might recognize from games like …

October 12, 2023 | 10:08 EDT

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SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories Reveals Gameplay Loop and Looks Adorable

Spy x Family fans have been curious about the upcoming game SPYxANYA: Operation Memories since its reveal at the latest Nintendo Direct, and today Bandai Namco revealed its gameplay loop. The goal…

October 9, 2023 | 01:55 EDT

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him…

October 8, 2023 | 12:59 EDT

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The Invincible

A first-person adventure game, The Invincible is a game based upon a book by the same name by Stanisław Lem. Playing as Yasna, you'll find yourself on the strange new world of Regis III, separated…

October 8, 2023 | 12:46 EDT

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Minami & Megumi Figures
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim's Gorgeous Minami & Megumi Figures Available for Pre-Order

Today Japanese manufacturer ques Q made two brand-new figures dedicated to Vanillaware's beloved game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim available for pre-order. The figures portray two of the game's main…

October 6, 2023 | 12:01 EDT

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Telltale Games Confirms Layoffs; All Projects Still in Production

Today Telltale Series has confirmed that it has laid off a number of employees, while the games currently in development remain in the pipeline for the time being. Layoffs were first reported by…

October 5, 2023 | 09:12 EDT

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You Can Now Enjoy An Official Deliver Us The Moon Fortnite Map

In a rather intriguing move, indie studio Keoken Interactive has made an official Fortnite map based on its narrative adventure Deliver Us The Moon. Keoken's effort is a Capture the Flag map in…

October 2, 2023 | 10:46 EDT

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Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Familiar Characters & Sidequests

Sega has revealed new details and a few new screenshots of the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. We start with a look at subquests. Since protagonist Kazuma…

October 1, 2023 | 09:37 EDT

A vampiric figure sitting on a throne, resting his elbow on a skull, and looking menacing in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Will Bring An Engine Overhaul, A Progression Rework, And More

Stunlock has released a new V Rising 1.0 dev blog that looks forward to what you can expect from the game's full release next year. In the blog, Stunlock says the first thing it's focusing on with V…

September 28, 2023 | 08:40 EDT

Artwork for Temtem update 1.5, which depicts characters walking through a spooky forest with creepy Temtems watching them
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Temtem Update 1.5 Brings A New Mythical Temtem And More

Crema and Humble Games have released Temtem update 1.5, and the developer is calling this one "the biggest patch since we launched 1.0". Following on from patch 1.4, which celebrated Pride in a very…

September 25, 2023 | 08:35 EDT

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Sand Land Reveals Story & Akira Toryama's Distinctive Art in New Trailer

Today Bandai Namco released a new trailer focusing on the story of the upcoming anime game Sand Land. We get to meet the main characters, including the demon prince Beelzebub, the elderly sheriff…

September 24, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

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Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier Update To Add Shiny New Biome And More In October

Pugstorm and Fireshine Games have revealed the Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update release date, and it's heading your way soon. The next major content drop for the sandbox survival-craft-'em-up…

September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT

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Jusant Interview - Sea-less Oceans, Moebius, & Hope

2023 is shaping up to be Don't Nod's year, with a fat handful of games showcasing a new direction for the studio. Starting in June with Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, the warm reception received is…

September 21, 2023 | 10:15 EDT

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Dredge Update 3 Brings Boat Customization And More

Team17 and Black Salt Games have released a new Dredge update, and it's tailor-made for you if you want to make your boat feel more personal. Previous Dredge updates have let you take pretty…

September 18, 2023 | 09:23 EDT

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I Doesn't Exist Review - Existential Dread

It's hard to describe I Doesn't Exist. It's a text adventure, but so much more. It's a dissection of mental health, but I'm sure it can also be interpreted in many different ways too. It's certainly…

September 12, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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Like a Dragon Gaiden Gets New Screenshots Showing Cabaret Club, Minigames, Customization, & Arena

Sega released a brand-new gallery of screenshots and details of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, showing some of its features. We start by taking a look at the "Castle," a place…

September 9, 2023 | 07:31 EDT

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Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience

Pacific Drive is one of the more interesting games to catch me eye lately. It takes place in a supernatural version of the Pacific Northwest, full of mystery. It’s a survival roguelike with…

September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update Features "Completely Reworked" Console Performance Mode

EA and Respawn have released a new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor update, and if you've been experiencing Performance Mode woes on console, this one's for you. When Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released…

September 5, 2023 | 10:22 EDT

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Dark Auction: Hitler’s Estate by Hotel Dusk Creator Fully Funded in a Day

Just yesterday, Izanagi Games launched a crowdfunding campaign for the upcoming mystery adventure game Dark Auction: Hitler’s Estate, and the goal has been already achieved.  While the goal on the…

September 2, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Adult Adventure Game The Genesis Order Released on Steam in Early Access

Today developer NLT Media launched its adult adventure game The Genesis Order on Steam in early access.  The game, which has been in development for quite some time, funded via Patreon, can now be…

September 1, 2023 | 02:16 EDT

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Dark Auction: Hitler’s Estate by Hotel Dusk's Rika Suzuki Will Start Crowdfunding Tomorrow

Izanagi Games announced that it plans to publish the next game written by Rika Suzuki, Dark Auction: Hitler’s Estate. If you're unfamiliar with Rika Suzuki, she's the writer and designer behind…

September 1, 2023 | 11:55 EDT

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Sales Top A Million Worldwide

Vanillaware has revealed that 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim sales have topped another major milestone worldwide. According to an official announcement by Japanese publisher Atlus (which is in Japanese; we…

August 31, 2023 | 04:09 EDT

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The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Release Date For PC And PS5 Revealed

Free Range and North Beach have announced their The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria release date. The survival craft-'em-up, which was revealed in June last year, will launch for PC via the Epic…

August 23, 2023 | 10:42 EDT

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Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name Preview - Kicking It, Agent Style

If Kazuma Kiryu could stop getting into trouble, I’m pretty sure the world would stop turning, so it makes perfect sense that he’s back as the protagonist of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased…

August 23, 2023 | 04:37 EDT

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer Shows Story, Gameplay, & Minigames; Will Include Infinite Wealth Demo

Today Sega revealed new information about the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and its sequel Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We get to see a long new trailer…

August 18, 2023 | 08:50 EDT

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Detective Pikachu Returns Shows Pokemon, Characters, & Investigations With Adorable New Trailer

Today, during the Pokemon Presents presentation, Nintendo shared the latest trailer about the upcoming Detective Pikachu Returns.  The trailer stars our intrepid detective as he sits with the…

August 8, 2023 | 09:43 EDT

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Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Kiryu & Akame's Relationship and New Characters & Screenshots

Today Sega released new screenshots and details of the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. We learn more about the story, continuing what we heard a few weeks ago…

August 7, 2023 | 07:59 EDT

Naraka Bladepoint NieR Crossover
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NieR: Automata & Replicant Crossover in Naraka: Bladepoint Unveiled With Trailer & Details

Today 24 Entertainment and Netease revealed the full details of the NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... crossover coming to the free-to-play game Naraka: Bladepoint. The crossover…

August 5, 2023 | 05:18 EDT

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New Fort Solis Trailer Shows The Dark Side Of Mars

A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showing the psychological terrors that await you on Mars. Titled "Dark Side of the Red Planet", the trailer shows protagonist Jack Leary exploring the…

August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced for PS4 & Xbox One

During Electronic Arts' quarterly financial conference call, chief executive officer Andrew Wilson delivered news about the blockbuster action-adventure Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.  According to…

August 1, 2023 | 05:23 EDT

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
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EA Announces Record Q1 Financial Results Driven By Star Wars Jedi: Survivor & FIFA

Today Electronic Arts announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, related to the period between April 1 and June 30, 2023. The company recorded $1.578 billion in…

August 1, 2023 | 04:20 EDT

Link riding his horse across an open plain in the Zelda Oracle games, which are now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Zelda Oracle Games To Game Boy Lineup

Two classic Game Boy Zelda games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online. The Zelda Oracle titles, which comprise Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, are now available to check out if you're a…

July 27, 2023 | 02:43 EDT

The Expanse: A Telltale Series Archangel Bonus Episode focusing on Chrisjen Avasarala
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Reveals Archangel Bonus Episode With New Trailer

Telltale Games released a new trailer of The Expanse: A Telltale Series, focusing on the Archangel Bonus Episode.  This bonus episode will focus on the Secretary-General of the United Nations …

July 23, 2023 | 07:24 EDT

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Introduces Story, Characters, & Locations With New Screenshots

Sega has released a new batch of screenshots and details of the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. We start with a couple of images of the story, one of which…

July 21, 2023 | 11:06 EDT