Best rated Adventure Games page 179
Below you'll find an overview of Adventure Games that have received a very high rating based on our reviews, the list is sorted based on highest rated Adventure Game first combined with recency of the review we've done. Be sure to also check-out our Top 100 Adventure Games of all time, as well as the winners of the Adventure Game Awards (Aggies) that we hold on a yearly cadence.
Black Circle – A Carol Reed Mystery (2009)
Black Circle is another enjoyable if occasionally uneasy visit to the city of Norrköping for an intriguing mystery with the detective Carol Reed.
3 Cards to Dead Time (2010)
3 Cards to Dead Time is a (very) lite word-based adventure that offers a gripping ghost story full of interesting characters. However, its casual nature means it isn't for everyone, and the sequel doesn't quite measure up to the standards of its predecessor.
Big Brain Wolf (2009)
Big Brain Wolf may have its shortcomings, but it’s a cheap and enjoyable little puzzle-based adventure that's more challenging than its cartoon visuals would have you believe.
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove (2009)
Despite a few arbitrary cracks, Dire Grove is another (frozen) solid entry in the growing casual adventure library, and a worthy addition to the Mystery Case Files series.
Hidden Expedition: Devil’s Triangle (2009)
A drastic departure from earlier Hidden Expedition games, Devil’s Triangle strays squarely into casual adventure territory, and largely succeeds in finding its way through.
Casebook: Episode III - Snake in the Grass (2009)
While the gameplay takes a step back from the previous episode, the storyline and filmic qualities have never been better, and Snake in the Grass will certainly please fans of the series and every adventurer in search of a gripping mystery.
Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon (1989)
Though far from perfect, there are enough laughs and fun puzzles to make for a happy afternoon of play. As 1/6th of the bargain-priced 2006 Space Quest Collection, there’s no excuse not to play it.
Last Half of Darkness: Tomb of Zojir (2009)
While Tomb of Zojir does little to improve on its predecessors, fans of spooky, solitary exploration games will likely enjoy this latest journey through the Last Half of Darkness.
The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks (2009)
The Hardy Boys’ first DS adventure should appeal to younger gamers, particularly those who read the books, and a few parents might just be tempted to check it out themselves.
Drawn: The Painted Tower (2009)
As brief and streamlined as you’d expect of a casual game, what Drawn: The Painted Tower lacks in substance, it overcomes with its fascinating atmosphere and splendid production values that make for some nice, gentle adventuring.
Pizza Morgana: Episode 1 - Monsters & Manipulations in the Magical Forest (2009)
Whilst a lack of polish lets it down occasionally, Pizza Morgana’s debut episode still manages to be a magical little adventure which shows great promise for this episodic series.
Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships (2009)
Like a working vacation without the sunburn, Ransom of the Seven Ships is a solid entry in the series thanks to a well-developed story with a wide variety of puzzles, although a few too many rely heavily on repetition and hand-eye coordination.
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2 – The Siege of Spinner Cay (2009)
The Siege of Spinner Cay is very good, but doesn't quite make the series great. I continue to enjoy every minute with the TMI episodes, but know that there is stronger comic momentum that can be attained.
