Under-the-Radar IndiesBest Adventure Games
Recommendations from the Adventure Gamers staff
The adventure genre is home to many ambitious indie developers, but without widescale distribution, it can be hard for these games to get the exposure they deserve. They may not get the same publicity as high as the games on our list of top PC latest releases, but don't overlook these smaller hidden gems, as they're well worth your attention!
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Best Adventure Game Picks - Under-the-Radar Indies
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Who’s Lila? (2022)
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Pants Quest (2022)
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Another Tomorrow (2022)
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Escape Simulator (2021)
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Don’t Escape: 4 Days to Survive (2019)
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Zof (2020)
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Milo and the Magpies (2021)
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Slice of Sea (2021)
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Amos Green’s Final Repose (2022)
Murder Mystery Machine (2019)
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The Office Quest (2017)
Half Past Fate (2020)
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Down in Bermuda (2019)
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Critters for Sale (2021)
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Filament (2020)
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TOEM (2021)
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Death off the Cuff – Remastered (2021)
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An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs (2020)
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Not Another Weekend (2021)
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Where Wind Becomes Quiet (2021)
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I Saw Black Clouds (2021)
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I Saw Black Clouds is an entertaining psychological FMV thriller where player choice actually makes a significant difference in how the story plays out. While its production values are modest and puzzles are non-existent, the solid acting, short playthrough length, intriguing mystery, and high replayability will likely keep players coming back for more.
Machinika Museum (2021)
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Repressed (2019)
Genesis Noir (2021)
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Mundaun (2021)
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Internet Court (2021)
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Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery (2019)
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NUTS (2021)
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Devotion (2019)
Inspector Waffles (2021)
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Voyage (2021) (2021)
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Alien Function (2021)
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unmemory (2020)
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Dragon Audit (2020)
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Sarawak (2021)
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The Button Witch
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LOVE – A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories (2020)
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Oniria Crimes (2020)
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Oniria Crimes introduces a welcome variation on mystery adventure conventions in an intriguing, attractive futuristic noir world with a rich backstory to be discovered. While some aspects could be improved, it’s definitely worth a look for players seeking out something different from the usual kind of detective game.