25. Opening our list of Top 25 iOS Adventure Games is Out There
This outerspace adventure will let you discover the feeling of being truly lost. In Out There,
you take on the role of a lone soldier who wakes up from hibernation to find himself
lost inside the vastness of the cosmos. Go on the melancholy journey around the void,
and prepare for risks of space travel, rendered in artistic comicbook style. It has a PlayScore
of 8.57.
24. Valiant Hearts: The Great War
You might want to prepare some tissues for this one. Inspired by letters from the first
World War, this Ubisoft production gives us another side of the battlefield with a tale
of survival and friendship. See the war through the eyes of four unique characters as they
head to battle and solve puzzles to help a soldier find love. Dark, yet heartwarming.
It has a PlayScore of 8.58.
23. Junk Jack X
Step into the shoes of Junk Jack and enter his pixel planet that's ripe for exploration.
One of the iOS' original gems, this sandbox game gives you free reign over a rich, randomly
generated world. And, it's only gotten bigger with updates that add an array of new features.
Put your creative caps on, and dive into the vast planets along with your friends. It has
a PlayScore of 8.58.
22. Year Walk
Simogo's 2013 adventure game takes us on a haunting tour of Swedish mythology. It's deeply
rooted in the Year Walk tradition that lets successful practicers see what the future
has in store. Make your attempt together with Daniel and his lover, and bear witness to
the game's many mythical surprises. A memorable and well-crafted adventure, it has a PlayScore
of 8.59.
21. This War of Mine
From 11bit Studios comes another tragic adventure set amidst the height of war. A survival game
at its heart, take control of 4 refugees as they guard, scavenge, and kill for their own
continued existence. Manage the scarce resources to satisfy each of their needs, and test your
moral fibres in the fight for survival. It's an eye-opening venture, and it receives a
PlayScore of 8.59.
20. 80 Days
Journey around the world once more in this modern retelling of the classic globetrotter.
Step into the wandering boots of Phileas Fogg as he prepares and struggles through his fourscore
adventure around the steampunk world. Plan out the best routes, and weave through their
rich, and interactive narrative. Meet the great icons of alternate history, and share
the experience to the world. It has a PlayScore of 8.63.
19. Botanicula
From Macro to micro, join Amanita Design's quirky characters and discover the beauty
of their microscopic world. With the their home tree under attack by parasites, guide
Misters Lantern, Mushroom, Poppyhead, and more, through the world's various puzzles.
Journey through its breathtaking plantlife, and save the tree from the coming rot. It
has a PlayScore of 8.63.
18. Gemini Rue
Invite yourself into the harrowing world of crime in this interactive graphic adventure
Wadjet Eye Games. It comes complete with the film noir atmosphere, immersing you in the
dark world of intrigue, mystery, and science fiction. A tale of two characters in one,
find out how their stories intertwine into a quest for galactic redemption. It has a
PlayScore of 8.64.
17. Invisible, Inc.
Coming from their Dont Starve success, Klei Entertainment set out to create something
completely different. This time, it's turn based stealth game set in the year 2074. Pick
from a team of 10 unlockable agents, and use their abilities to mount a counter attack
against an evil corporation. Maneuver through randomly generated levels, and make it out
alive. It has a PlayScore of 8.64.
16. Sorcery! 3
Your favorite choose your own adventure game becomes more interactive than ever before.
A fitting adaptation of Steve Jackson's interactive gamebook, watch his world come alive with
lovingly crafted maps and scenarios. While the game isn't fully animated, its choice
of bookish artstyle definitely adds to the immersion. A fantasy game that's faithful
to its literary roots. It has a PlayScore of 8.65.
15. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
When they weren't out creating the next Star Wars videogame, the folks at LucasArts were
creating cartoon puzzle adventures. Day of the Tentacle is an outrageously funny point-and-click
videogame, created in the style of the groundbreaking Maniac Mansion. Follow their oddball characters
as they defy the laws of time and space with their faulty time machine. It has a PlayScore
of 8.67
14. Choice of the Pirate
A tribute to the purest form of adventure, return to the world of words in this text-based
interactive fiction. Without any graphics and sound effects, you're tasked with steering
the narrative ship with your own imagination. Dive into a bout of nautical nonsense as an
up-and-coming pirate, and choose your fate with over 165,000 words of content. It has
a PlayScore of 8.67.
13. SteamWorld Heist
They might look like a pile of rust-buckets, but they're still the best pirates in the
galaxy. Join them as they hijack randomly generated ships, and fight against monarchs
and pirates in intense, tactical battles. Experiment with turn-based battles and real-time
bullet trajectories, and partake in an exciting round of space billiards. It has a PlayScore
of 8.71.
12. The House of da Vinci
Blue Brain Game's 3D puzzle adventure will unlock the power of your mind. Find out the
reason for the Renaissance Man's disappearance as you step inside the labyrinth walls of
his manor. Use your wits to solve the puzzles hidden in every corner, and let the clues
guide you to enlightenment. A stunning, atmospheric adventure, It has a PlayScore of 8.77.
11. Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
If anyone's looking for a worthy Zelda equivalent on the mobile, then there's no better choice
than this Oceanhorn title. It captures the Nintendo spirit in every way. With a score
crafted by the industry's best composers, the vibrant 3D world is made even better.
Defeat the ferocious Oceanhorn, and become the legend of Arcadia. It has a PlayScore
of 8.79.
10. Traps n' Gemstones
We can't all be as cool as Indy. But, Donut Game's ode to classic metroidvania let's you
settle for the next best thing. Don the trademark hat and whip, and run through craggly of halls
of egyptian ruins. Use your explorer skills to navigate the ancient structures and retrieve
the mysterious lost relics. Praised for its visuals and gameplay, it's a platformer you
shouldn't miss. It has a PlayScore of 8.8.
9. Stranger Things: The Game
Released as tie-in to the Netflix show's second season, Stranger Things embraces the 80s with
this pixel-perfect adventure. Looking straight out out of a SNES, visit the quaint town of
Hawkins and go on a curiosity voyage along with the show's ragtag main characters. Despite
its free-to-play nature, Stranger Things the game is deep, polished and thoroughly enjoyable.
It has a PlayScore of 8.81.
8. Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call (Full)
The sea is one fickle maiden. A follow-up to Artifex Mundi's hidden object mystery,
this sequel takes you into the deep secrets of the abyss. Find over 400 different objects
in 48 locations, and plunge into a chilling storyline that pits against Davy Jones himself.
It's a remarkably executed adventure that sharpens the mind, and engages the senses.
It has a PlayScore of 8.81.
7. The Journey Down: Chapter Two
The second chapter to the twisted Afro Carribbean point-and-click, SkyGoblin brings you to the
underbelly of St. Armando. Join protagonist Bwana as he retraces his father's footsteps
and unwittingly discovers a dark conspiracy. An award winning title, it's renowned for
its unique artstyle, intriguing narrative, and cool, jazzy soundtrack. It has a PlayScore
8.9.
6. DEVICE 6
While its status game has come into question, this Simogo title is still quite an adventure.
Venturing into words in the same vein as Choice of the Pirate, Device 6's paragraphs is rife
with interactive puzzles that draw you deeper into its surreal tale. It might not have realistic
graphics, but it does underscore the immersive powers of the written word. It has a PlayScore
of 8.9.
5. Jurassic GO - Dinosaur Snap Adventures
Who needs Jurassic Park, when you can have all the dinosaurs you want in a pocket-sized
diversion. Turned into their friendly, cartoon versions, BebopBee's title is essentially
a tribute to their greatness. Snap the best pictures of the not-so towering lizards, and
unlock legendary prizes. It's game you can recommend to Dinosaur fans of all ages, and
it receives a PlayScore of 8.93.
4. Love You To Bits
Get your heart stolen by this charming point-and-click game that spans the whole universe. Play as
the cosmic wanderer, Kosmo, as he travels from planet to planet to retrieve the lost
parts of his beloved robot girlfriend. Get your bolts running with their mind-boggling
puzzles, and finally reunite the two star-crossed lovers. It has a PlayScore of 8.94.
3. King Cashing 2
Waking up from his long slumber, the King Cashing makes his return to the money-crazy
world. Resume his greed-fuelled rampage, and aid him in his battle against businessmen
and cartel overlords. Use the game's innovative slots-based combat, and watch it unfold in
standard comic-book fashion. Time to reclaim the golden throne. It has a PlayScore of 9.06.
2. OXENFREE
Taking the best parts of a 1980’s supernatural thriller, Night School Studio’s takes you
into a hair-raising adventure of teenagers trapped in an abandoned island after opening
a mysterious rift. Unlock the riddles of the strange land by using his radio to pick up
specific frequencies, and picking locks to open doors into its troubled past. It is a
surreal game with a deep and layered narrative, and it has a PlayScore of 9.06.
1. And the best adventure game in the iOS is The Room Three
A name that's been equated to mobile greatness. Just like the previous games, it's a masterclass
in puzzle design, atmosphere, and visuals. Culminating the strengths of the series into
this third installment, it's by far their most elaborate title yet. Investigate every
nook and cranny of an eerie train ride, and get a one way ticket to mind-bending, spine
chilling entertainment. It has a PlayScore of 9.32.