Genre · 2022

Best Adventure Games of 2022

543 games

Adventure games released on Steam in 2022, most popular first.

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Best Adventure Games of 2022, page 2

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Cats and the Other Lives

Cultic GamesWin · 2022For:Players who prefer story-led adventures over combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or complex puzzle systems may hit a wall with its point-and-click structure.
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South of the Circle

11 bit studiosWin · 2022For:Players who prefer story-led adventures over combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on narrative and relationships unsuitable.
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Hyperbolica

CodeParadeWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Adventure players who want unusual spatial puzzles rather than conventional environmentsSkip if:Players who need stable landmarks and conventional maps may struggle because the environments resist mental mapping.
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Taiji

Matthew VanDevanderWin · 2022For:Puzzle fans who want to infer solutions from symbols rather than follow explicit instructions.Skip if:Players seeking varied control schemes or interaction styles may find the repeated tile-grid interface limiting.
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The House of Da Vinci 3

Blue Brain GamesWin · Mac · 2022For:Puzzle-adventure fans who want environmental challenges and story explorationSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay may find the emphasis on observation, mechanisms, and puzzle solving too narrow.
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Escape Academy

iam8bit PresentsWin · 2022For:Escape-room fans who want puzzles framed as a school curriculumSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused adventure gameplay rather than puzzle-solving challenges
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Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?

Wales InteractiveWin · Mac · 2022For:Adventure players who want a filmed murder mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-heavy mechanics
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Wavetale

Thunderful PublishingWin · 2022For:Adventure players who want movement across open water and rooftopsSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system with extensive character builds
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Foretales

Dear VillagersWin · 2022For:Adventure fans who want a story with branching paths and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking a linear story may bounce off the branching paths and multiple possible endings.
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The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story

Square EnixWin · 2022For:Mystery-adventure fans who want a live-action presentationSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration-heavy action, or character progression
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Aonatsu Line

HIKARI FIELDWin · 2022For:Visual-novel readers who want a Japanese youth storySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics
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Burnhouse Lane

Harvester GamesWin · 2022For:Adventure players who want inventory puzzles alongside a dark storySkip if:Players seeking sustained action may find the combat too limited
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Once Again

RB Wolf GamesWin · Mac · 2022For:Players of narrative adventures who prefer relationship-focused stories to combat-centered onesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or action challenges
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Mago

Dream Potion GamesWin · 2022For:Retro platformer fans who want a fantasy quest with a rescue objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a single, uniform movement mechanic may find the wand puzzles and occasional mecha sections uneven in focus.
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First Date : Late To Date

Digital FossilWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy romantic-comedy stories with branching choicesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game rather than routes that take about 30 minutes to reach an ending
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Cat Museum

751 GamesWin · 2022For:Puzzle-adventure players who want a surreal setting and story-led explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay or weapon-based action
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CORPSE FACTORY

RIVER CROW STUDIOWin · 2022For:Visual novel readers who want a suspense-led story rather than action-focused playSkip if:Players seeking combat or other action-driven gameplay may find the visual-novel format offers little of that.
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Know by heart

Ice-Pick LodgeWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy sentimental adventures centered on friendship and lossSkip if:Players seeking a long adventure may reach the ending after about 5 hours
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The Inheritance of Crimson Manor

MediaCity GamesWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy first-person exploration and puzzle-solving adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat or monster encounters may hit a wall because the horror comes from the story's dark tone rather than enemies.
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Black Sheep

Gamirror GamesWin · 2022For:Players who prefer chapter-based mysteries over action-focused adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or a broad range of physical challenges
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The Spirit and the Mouse

Armor Games StudiosWin · Mac · 2022For:Players drawn to narrative adventures who prefer helping villagers through quests and puzzles.Skip if:Players seeking precision-platforming challenges; the game explicitly does not use that style.
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MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure

Outright Games Ltd.Win · 2022For:MY LITTLE PONY fans who want a character-focused festival adventureSkip if:Players seeking an adventure centered on combat rather than festival tasks, animal activities, and exploration
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Submerged: Hidden Depths

Uppercut Games Pty LtdWin · 2022For:Adventure players who prefer exploration over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, weapons, or battles as a central part of the gameplay
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Eternal Threads

Secret ModeWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy story puzzles built around linked choices and consequencesSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or fast-paced challenges may hit a wall because progress centers on observing and changing story events.