Genre · 2021

Best Adventure Games of 2021

572 games

Adventure games released on Steam in 2021, most popular first.

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Best Adventure Games of 2021, page 16

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Alexio

Duck TeamWin · 2021For:Retro platformer fans who want a 12-level adventureSkip if:Players seeking a large, open-ended adventure may find the 12-level structure limited in scope
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IDIOT

GamesforgamesWin · 2021For:Players drawn to stories about life under state controlSkip if:Players seeking broad travel may hit a wall at the fog surrounding the island and the suppression of movement on water.
Adventure

Kombi Travels - Jigsaw Landscapes

RSoft GamesWin · 2021For:Jigsaw fans who want a travel-themed story between puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a large puzzle library may find six main scenes and two bonus levels limited
Adventure

The hidden game society

digital2 gamesWin · 2021For:Escape-room fans who prefer a compact, single-room challengeSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or substantial game length
Adventure

Dark Crypt

Martin GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Turn-based puzzle fans who want to plan moves before actingSkip if:Players looking for direct combat may hit a wall when they find the protagonist has no weapons.
Adventure

Aran's Bike Trip

Sokpop CollectiveWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want a brief travel narrative rather than a long gameSkip if:Players seeking a long adventure may find the approximately 30-minute length too limited
Adventure

The Oath of The Dark Magic Queen

Sekai ProjectWin · 2021For:Visual novel readers who want a fantasy story about a hero and a demon generalSkip if:Players seeking combat, puzzles, or other active gameplay systems
Adventure

Simon the Sorcerer 3D

MojoTouchWin · 2021For:Adventure-game fans who want puzzle solving and character interactionSkip if:Players who want combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzles, story, and character interaction
Adventure

Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI

D3PUBLISHERWin · 2021For:Otome players who want samurai-era romance with a female swordfighter protagonistSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than a romance-led adventure
Adventure

SpaceNET - A Space Adventure

Sonejo StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who prefer story-focused sci-fi adventures over graphics-heavy gamesSkip if:Players looking for detailed or realistic graphics may find the minimalist visual style limiting.
Adventure

The Runaway Feijoão

Koi ProductionsWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy short level-based casual adventures with unusual settingsSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with many areas, systems, or story layers
Adventure

The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition)

Somewhat SoftwareWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy short atmospheric horror experiences without enemy encountersSkip if:Players seeking extended gameplay or a broad range of game mechanics may find the 20-minute structure too limited.
Adventure

Kitty Adventure

Cow GamesWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want a kitten-led adventure across three locationsSkip if:Players seeking a broad world with many areas may find the three-location structure limited
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BATTLESCAR: Punk Was Invented By Girls

ARTE FranceWin · 2021For:Viewers interested in animated stories about teenage runaways who form a bandSkip if:Viewers seeking extended gameplay systems or a long-form story; the film runs for 30 minutes.
Adventure

The Call Of Paper Plane

Shanhai Game StudioWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy flying games centered on avoiding obstacles and taking in scenery.Skip if:Players who want complex flight controls may find the movement limited to adjusting direction and speed with two keys.
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Magnus Failure

Sons of WelderWin · Linux · 2021For:Adventure players who want environmental puzzles and item combinationsSkip if:Players who prefer stories that provide direct explanations of the protagonist’s situation
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LONELY, LUSTFUL, ARROGANT, HATEFUL

NotoviaWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Puzzle-adventure fans who want challenges tied to a dystopian gameshowSkip if:Players seeking forgiving progression may not fit a game that restarts from the beginning after everyone dies.
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The Quiet Apocalypse

Little Denis GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want a story-led walking adventure rather than combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking frequent combat or varied action may hit a wall because the central activity is a long wilderness trek.
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Cold Verdict

Astronomic GamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Visual novel readers who want a short psychological mysterySkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end after the stated 1–2 hour runtime.
Adventure

DeMagnete VR

BitCake StudioWin · 2021For:VR players who want physics-based puzzles instead of combatSkip if:Players seeking combat or shooting will reach a mismatch because the core interaction is magnetism-based puzzle solving.
Adventure

Good Mourning

Platonic PartnershipWin · 2021For:Visual novel fans who want repeated runs instead of one fixed sequenceSkip if:Players seeking a fully linear story with the same sequence on every playthrough
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Death Becomes You - Mystery Visual Novel

Quill YuriWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Mystery visual novel readers who want to investigate a murder through character relationshipsSkip if:Players looking for action-focused gameplay rather than a narrative investigation
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Flesh Eating Geriatric Internet Predator

Let's go to the GrindhouseWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want a story delivered through filmed sequencesSkip if:Players looking for combat or hands-on action rather than an FMV story
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RHEM III SE

Runesoft GmbHWin · 2021For:Adventure players who want nonviolent puzzle solvingSkip if:Players looking for combat will find no violent gameplay here.