AdventureBest Adventure Games of 2020
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AdventureObservation
Devolver DigitalFor:Science-fiction adventure fans who want to investigate through a station's systems rather than play as a crew memberSkip if:Players seeking a conventional human-protagonist adventure with direct movement through the environment
AdventureMaitetsu:Last Run!!
HIKARI FIELDFor:Visual-novel readers who want a long, story-focused gameSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other active gameplay systems rather than extended reading
Adventure泡沫冬景
Nekoneko SoftFor:Visual novel readers who want a character-focused story set in 1988 JapanSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or simulation mechanics instead of a visual novel
AdventureSummer Pockets
VisualArtsFor:Players who want a character-focused island storySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than a character-centered island journey
AdventureWhen The Past Was Around
Toge ProductionsFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want a short story-led gameSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the ending in less than 2 hours.
AdventureOshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos
HUBLOTSFor:Yuri romance readers who want a comedic story rather than a serious relationship dramaSkip if:Players seeking a game built around combat, exploration, or other active gameplay systems
AdventureThe Room VR: A Dark Matter
Fireproof GamesFor:Virtual reality players who prefer atmospheric investigations involving exploration and object interactionSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than an investigation built around locations and devices
AdventureThe Complex
Wales InteractiveFor:Fans of live-action thrillers who want branching story outcomesSkip if:Players seeking sustained action, exploration, or combat may find the experience centered on filmed scenes and decisions
AdventureTHE CORRIDOR
Thomas MackinnonFor:Players seeking a 20–30 minute experienceSkip if:Players seeking varied environments, combat, or complex gameplay systems
AdventureSome Some Convenience Store
TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.For:Dating-sim players who want three romance pathsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-focused gameplay
AdventureRöki
United LabelFor:Adventure players who prefer puzzles and exploration over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, action mechanics, or character battles
AdventureLightmatter
AspyrFor:Players who enjoy first-person puzzle games more than combat-focused adventuresSkip if:Players who want forgiving traversal may hit a wall when a misstep into darkness can be fatal
AdventureFive Dates
Wales InteractiveFor:Fans of interactive romantic comedies who want choices to shape relationshipsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or puzzle-solving as the main activity
AdventureCreepy Tale
Creepy BrothersFor:Players who enjoy grim fairy tales and want a short puzzle-platforming adventureSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the listed challenges center on puzzles, evasion, and platforming
AdventureObserver: System Redux
Bloober Team SAFor:Cyberpunk fans who want a first-person detective storySkip if:Players seeking action-led combat may hit a wall because the core structure centers on investigation and mental exploration.
AdventureArise: A Simple Story
Untold TalesFor:Players who prefer emotionally focused adventure games with puzzle-solvingSkip if:Players looking for combat, weapons, or action-focused encounters
AdventureChicken Police - Paint it RED!
HandyGamesFor:Noir mystery fans who prefer dialogue-led investigations to action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat or action, rather than conversation and investigation
AdventureIn Other Waters
Fellow TravellerFor:Science-fiction adventure fans who want non-violent explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat, weapons, or violent encounters
AdventureEpiphyllum in Love
NVLMakerFor:Players who prefer short, story-led adventures over action-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or other substantial gameplay mechanics
AdventureNo one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut
Marevo CollectiveFor:Horror fans who prefer atmospheric mysteries over frequent jumpscaresSkip if:Players seeking a long horror campaign may reach the end after a single 1-to-2-hour walkthrough
AdventureMurder House
Puppet ComboFor:Survival-horror fans who want tank-control gameplay and limited save resourcesSkip if:Players who want modern movement controls instead of tank controls
AdventureSea of Solitude
Electronic ArtsFor:Players seeking a story-led adventure centered on a young woman’s experience of lonelinessSkip if:Players looking for a large set of distinct gameplay systems may find the focus on exploration, puzzles, and Kay’s personal journey limiting.
AdventureThe House of Da Vinci 2
Blue Brain GamesFor:Adventure players who prefer object-based puzzles over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or open-ended action systemsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.