AdventureBest Adventure Games of 2017, page 19
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Ascendant StudioFor:VR players who enjoy steering a ball through labyrinths rather than fighting in action gamesSkip if:Players who want open-ended exploration may find the maze-by-maze structure restrictive.
AdventureDark Dimensions: City of Fog Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object fans who want a mystery set in a vanished townSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or open-ended exploration
AdventureFrontier VR
Gaugepunk GamesFor:VR newcomers who want one-button controls and stationary scenesSkip if:Players seeking complex progression, deep systems, or a large campaign
AdventureThe Overdreamer
HarsFor:Horror adventure players who want item-based problem solvingSkip if:Players seeking frequent direct combat may find the instant-kill encounters restrictive
AdventureHaunted Hotel II: Believe the Lies
BFG EntertainmentFor:Players who want a focused investigation involving disappearancesSkip if:Players seeking a broader activity mix than investigation, puzzles, and mini-games
AdventureSpace Panic: Room Escape (VR)
Project Whitecard Studios Inc.For:VR escape-room fans who want puzzle-focused play in a space-station settingSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a broad story campaign rather than a focused puzzle escape
AdventureDevil In The Capital
Strategy FirstFor:Adventure fans who want a murder investigation set during Iran’s 1952 national movementSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or fast, action-led progression
AdventureBildo
DALESIFor:Platform-game fans who want color-based environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-led game rather than puzzle-focused progression
AdventureOnironauta
PianoB StudioFor:Adventure players who want a simple dream-themed experience rather than complex controlsSkip if:Players seeking complex controls may hit a wall with the extremely simple interaction system
AdventureJavva Juice
Super Games StudioFor:Adventure players who want trap-filled dungeon traversalSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure adventure may find the traps and enemy encounters demanding
AdventureEscape the Bunker
Virtual Escapes, Inc.For:Room-escape fans seeking a compact puzzle gameSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign, since a run lasts 40 minutes to just over an hour
AdventureWeebish Mines
DXF GamesFor:Metroidvania fans who want to explore a large underground settingSkip if:Players seeking a story focused on more than the family’s search for its pets
AdventurePuppetShow™: Souls of the Innocent Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object fans who want a spooky mysterySkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay with combat or fast movement
AdventureMurder In Tehran's Alleys 2016
Strategy FirstFor:Players drawn to murder investigations who want a detective-centered story.Skip if:Players looking for a light or low-violence narrative may find its family murders and revenge story too grim.
AdventureAvalon: The Journey Begins
NewHopeGamesFor:Space-adventure players who want to explore planets as well as travel between sectors.Skip if:Players who want a tightly authored route may find the randomly generated sectors and planet surfaces a poor fit.
AdventurePyramid VR
Notso Entertaining ProductionsFor:Fans of classic text adventures who want to interact with objects in VR instead of typing commandsSkip if:Players seeking a puzzle-heavy adventure, since the game is mainly exploration with only a few minor puzzles
AdventureAlimardan's Mischief
Strategy FirstFor:Children who want short puzzle adventures with playful mischiefSkip if:Players seeking long-form gameplay, since the listed playtime is more than 2 hours
AdventureTemple Raid VR
Space Wedgie, LLCFor:VR players who specifically want climbing rather than combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may hit a wall because the described activities center on climbing, puzzles, and exploration.
AdventureLittle Adventurer II
hubiaoFor:Casual adventure players who want a short item-search storySkip if:Players seeking a long adventure with extensive story content
AdventureThe Mystery Room
MoimFor:Escape-room fans who want a story revealed across multiple locked roomsSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or movement-focused gameplay may find the room-by-room puzzle format too static.
AdventureKult of Ktulu: Olympic
Morrigan GamesFor:Players who enjoy Lovecraftian mystery stories with supernatural themesSkip if:Players seeking combat, fast movement, or an action-heavy gameplay loop
AdventureDunia: Masters
Team Wood BlockFor:First-person adventure players who want exploration centered on collecting loreSkip if:Players seeking combat, climbing, or other action-focused mechanics rather than laboratory explorationHidden Object - Food
Boogygames StudiosFor:Casual players interested in hidden-object searchesSkip if:Players seeking a broader gameplay structure than repeated hidden-object searchesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.
