Best Adventure games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our adventure game recommendations are based on a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews. We believe that player feedback is the most reliable indicator of a game's true quality and enjoyment. Our algorithm evaluates user reviews to identify adventure games that consistently deliver exceptional experiences. This means you can be confident that our lists feature only the best adventure games on Steam, validated by the community itself.

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Port Royale 3

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 04 May 2012

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Price 29.99€
Rating 6.0
Release 01 May 2012

Analogue: A Hate Story

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Apr 2012

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 26 Apr 2012

Binary Domain

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Price -83% 2.62€
Rating 8.3
Release 26 Apr 2012

The Walking Dead

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 9.6
Release 24 Apr 2012

Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles

Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Apr 2012

Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Apr 2012

Blades of Time

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Price -79% 2.04€
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Apr 2012

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Price 13.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 17 Apr 2012

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Apr 2012

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Price 5.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 16 Apr 2012

Legend of Grimrock

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Price -68% 4.66€
Rating 9.1
Release 11 Apr 2012

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 11 Apr 2012

Rayman® Origins

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 Mar 2012

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Price -83% 4.98€
Rating 6.7
Release 22 Mar 2012

Yesterday

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Price -85% 0.74€
Rating 7.9
Release 22 Mar 2012

Warp

Warp™ is a strategic stealth-action puzzler where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities.

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 21 Mar 2012

Waveform

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Mar 2012

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Mar 2012

Wizorb

The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!

Price 2.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 14 Mar 2012

Stacking

Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Mar 2012

Vessel

Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 01 Mar 2012

1000 Amps

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 22 Feb 2012

Realm of the Mad God Exalt

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Feb 2012

Alan Wake

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Price -66% 4.26€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Feb 2012

The Darkness II

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Price 29.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 09 Feb 2012

Shank 2

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 07 Feb 2012

Star Trek Online

In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 31 Jan 2012

Serious Sam 2

Serious Sam 2 is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Price -75% 2.46€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Jan 2012

The Blackwell Legacy

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Deception

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Convergence

The third game in the Blackwell series

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Jan 2012

Blackwell Unbound

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 13 Jan 2012

Fable - The Lost Chapters

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Price 8.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Dec 2011

EverQuest II

EverQuest® II is the epitome of massively multiplayer gaming - the ultimate blend of deep features, heritage, and community.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 07 Dec 2011

APB Reloaded

The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.3
Release 06 Dec 2011

Assassin's Creed® Revelations

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Nov 2011

Serious Sam 3: BFE

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Price -91% 2.63€
Rating 8.7
Release 22 Nov 2011

Cave Story+

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011

Saints Row: The Third

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Price -61% 3.85€
Rating 9.4
Release 17 Nov 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

Price -57% 6.39€
Rating 9.4
Release 10 Nov 2011

L.A. Noire

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Price -10% 17.95€
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Nov 2011

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)

The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2

Price 39.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 07 Nov 2011

DC Universe™ Online

DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 02 Nov 2011

Gemini Rue

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Oct 2011

PAYDAY™ The Heist

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Oct 2011

The Cursed Crusade

Two seasoned warriors quest across a Western Europe ablaze with the turmoil of a newly begun Fourth Crusade.

Price -30% 10.53€
Rating 6.1
Release 14 Oct 2011