Adventure games are one of the most popular titles on the Play Store. The genre lends itself very well to touchscreen play, so it fits well with the action game roundup. Of course, there are plenty of point-and-click adventure games available for the platform that lean into niche genres like escape games. So, regardless of your adventure-based tastes, there are plenty of interesting titles to play, from indie darlings to AAA behemoths. Strap on because it’s time to start your adventure with today’s roundup of adventure games.
Thimbleweed Park
LucasArts was known for great point-and-click adventure games like Maniac Mansion. Two of him working on these classics created Thimbleweed Park. It matches the quality of LucasArts and that’s why it’s at the top of today’s roundup. A fresh game that plays like the classics of yesteryear, offering a fun sense of humor with a story that pays homage to The X-Files. Without a doubt, Thimbleweed Park is one of the best point-and-click adventure games, and it plays perfectly on Android, making it well worth the $10 price tag.
Sky: Children of Light
Thatgamecompany has seen some hits on consoles with games like Journey, Flower and Flow. We’ve used these successes to create a free-to-play mobile game that actually stacks into Journey. In fact, Sky: Children of the Light plays just like Journey, offering the same seamless online experience you can play with friends, piecing together an evolving story while exploring a strange world. Sky: Children of the Light can easily feel unique and directionless, but with a real sense of what’s going on in the world. Doing is part of the fun.
80 days
A classic classic, 80 Days first came to Android in 2014. It’s an adventure game in which you play the role of an assistant to a wealthy traveler who travels the world. You end up making all the plans to help your employer navigate the globe in his 80s. day to day. It’s up to you to choose your destination and where to shop. It all rests on your shoulders. This means that the 1st, 3rd, or 10th attempt may not circumnavigate the globe. But part of the fun is figuring out the best route, watching the action unfold as you make choices. This game is fun and despite its age it works very well.
Machinarium
Back in 2003, Amanita Design hit the scene in Samorost. Samorost is a quirky browser-based adventure game that offers gorgeous scenery backed by brain-bending puzzles. But 2009 was when the developers really hit it off with Machinarium, and the headache-inducing gameplay was greatly improved. To this day, Machinarium is still one of Amanita Design’s best games, thanks to its great art and challenging puzzles. He is without a doubt one of the best adventure games on Android. That’s why it’s on today’s list. Best of all, if you’ve already experienced Machinarium, Amanita Design offers several similar adventure games on the Play Store.
Layton: Curious Village in HD
The Professor Layton series is an adventure series that appeared on the Nintendo DS in 2007, in which players search for clues to solve puzzles by solving puzzles. The first title was called Professor Layton and the Curious Village, and he was eventually ported as an HD release for mobile in 2018. It took us a while to see all three of his titles in this series released on Android, but they are all available now. This is the game that started the series, so Curious Village is the perfect starting point. And let’s not forget, this is a level 5 game, the same people as the Ni no Kuni RPG series, and a handful of Yokai Watch. Animation is the studio’s obvious strength, and Layton: Curious Village in HD showcases this talent brilliantly.
Ace Attorney Trilogy
Since we’re already talking about the classic Nintendo DS port with the Layton series, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the Ace Attorney trilogy as well. This is a much more recent release, and in 2022 he only came to Android, collecting all three of his titles from his original trilogy, in HD of course. Like Layton, you solve puzzles and investigate, but you can also sue in court where things get really interesting. After all, Phoenix Wright is a defense attorney, so he must present evidence to clear his client. It’s all played out in a typical adventure game format, mostly through text and cutscenes. The move to HD means games look great on both phones and tablets. Sure, the collection is expensive, but this is a full-featured release from Capcom, and you can play three separate titles. This is actually a pretty good deal.
Mujirushi Ryohin
Night School Studio ng 1 2 lifts. Your task is to solve puzzles, travel to a mysterious island, and find a way to close the unnatural phenomenon. The game looks great thanks to the moody graphics, but the story is also pretty good. Inter-group dialogue is very good, especially since your choices affect the group’s behavior, which increases replayability, making the 5-hour story much longer than his one-time playthrough Guaranteed to last.
life is strange
Last but not least is Life is Strange, an episodic adventure game from Square Enix. This release offers a complete collection of his 5 parts that make up the first title. The game is free to try. If you like it, you can purchase each chapter piecemeal or unlock all the content with an in-app purchase of $11. There are multiple endings available, so your choices are important. Life is Strange is his one of the strongest hitters in today’s roundup, as this is a game that won multiple awards for its story. So if you haven’t played it yet, you should see if you’re looking for something a little more modern.
That’s it for today’s roundup of adventure games. Whether you’re into classic-style titles like Thimbleweed Park, or prefer open-ended games like Sky: Children of the Light, everyone was able to find a quality game. I hope Of course, as with all AP roundups, this is an ever-growing list, so if there’s anything you’d like me to add, let me know in the comments below.
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