We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 3D adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of 3D adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 and 3D adventure games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Episode 1: Tangled Up in Blue
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Tangled Up in Blue does tend to feel linear for its genre.
But the good thing is, there are easter eggs regarding the universe and characters outside of the Guardians that some may miss if they’re not paying attention.
Also, the old-school music selections in the game is enjoyable, as well as some good voice acting with some funny dialogue sequences.
#24. Observer
- Release Data: Bloober Team/Aspyr, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
While the long, immersion-breaking load times and repetitive nightmare sections are disappointing, horror fans will still find a game worth playing with Observer.
Observer‘s story is reason enough to play the game to completion, but even those that aren’t driven by the disturbing cyberpunk tale may still enjoy its puzzles and compelling crime scene investigations.
#23. Beyond: Two Souls
- Release Data: Quantic Dream/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Beyond is a unique experience, even as the tools implemented in its creation have become commonplace.
It’s filled with concepts that are immediately odd and illogical, but if you accept them on their own terms, they add up to a fascinating if unconventional tale.
Beyond remains an imperfect experience but is still compelling for what it accomplishes.
#22. Erica
- Release Data: Flavourworks/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2019
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Erica is an intriguing, admirable experience that those looking for something a little outside of the video game norm will surely latch on to.
With an impressive set of performances, a story that’ll have you hooked straight from the off, and meaningful decisions that have a major impact on the game, FMV is making waves all over again.
#21. The Magic Circle: Gold Edition
- Release Data: Question, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
The Magic Circle: Gold Edition is a humorous and satirical look at the complexity of game development.
At the same time, it’s a fun game that encourages you to experiment with different combinations to reach your goal, leading to a number of bizarre creations, but The Magic Circle: Gold Edition is brought to life by its comedy.
#20. Octodad: Dadliest Catch
- Release Data: Kevin Zuhn/Young Horses, Inc, 2014
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a quirky mix of physics and mini-games wrapped up into a story about an Octopus that wants to live a normal life with his family.
And while it doesn’t quite take the extra step that would cement its place as a classic, lovers of physical comedy owe it to themselves to check this one out.
#19. Heavy Rain
- Release Data: Virtuos/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Heavy Rain looks fantastic on PS4 and still has the power and sophistication to leave a lasting impression.
And despite not fixing the glitches and awkward, robotic crowd scenes for this remaster, this interactive drama is an absorbing experience not to be missed.
#18. Virginia
- Release Data: 505 Games, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Some technical niggles aside, Virginia is a fantastic piece of interactive fiction, and a fantastic video game.
It’s rare to see a game that truly innovates on the way a story can be told through this medium, and to have something that doesn’t only push those boundaries but does so this effectively is a real treat.
#17. Layers of Fear
- Release Data: Bloober Team/Aspyr, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Layers of Fear is a tidily presented, tantalizingly tense trip through a fractured psyche—it’s dark, desperate, and depraved.
The developer hasn’t concocted the most original slice of horror in history, but it has pulled its inspirations together shrewdly—and the results are both repulsive and rousing.
#16. Firewatch
- Release Data: Campo Santo/Panic Inc., 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Firewatch is a great story about real people trying to deal or escape from real problems.
Uneven pacing somewhat dents the flow of the tale but this title delivers a memorable experience.
There’s a few places to go and stuff to see off the beaten path but the main attraction is a well-executed hike filled with mystery.
#15. Detroit: Become Human
- Release Data: Quantic Dream/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
The sheer number of variables, combined with a strong narrative, keeps you engaged for multiple playthroughs, giving the game legs far beyond its initial 10 hour run.
There is admittedly a bigger focus on story over gameplay, and some of the mundane chapters can harm repeat runs, but for the most part, it is a story that’s worth listening to.
#14. Omensight
- Release Data: Spearhead Games, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Omensight not only tells an excellent story, but showcases the story in such a way that leaves you playing for hours, looking to figure out the next bit of the mystery to solve the murder.
While Omensight cannot be recommended to everyone, those who are truly invested in what the story has to offer can look past its faults.
#13. The Persistence
- Release Data: Firesprite, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
The Persistence is one of the finest VR horror adventure games on the PlayStation 4, and the developer has managed to do something different within the genre.
The game can be tough at times, and the visuals aren’t the best, but the variety of customization and level layouts every time you die make it a fun horror to play.
#12. Grim Fandango Remastered
- Release Data: Double Fine Productions, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Grim Fandango is undoubtedly one of the greatest adventure games ever made, and this remaster does its legacy justice.
The occasionally obtuse puzzles do date the game in some ways, but the plot and setting is as refreshing as ever.
If you’re yearning for something a little different, then a trip to the Underworld may be what you need.
#11. Concrete Genie
- Release Data: Pixel Opus/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2019
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Concrete Genie is best summed up as one of those short and sweet types of games and is best reserved for those who may have young children in their lives.
Not only does the game offer a fun adventure, but more importantly, one that has a meaningful message about some of the struggles faced by adolescence.
#10. 11-11: Memories Retold
- Release Data: Digixart Entertainment/Bandai Namco Games, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
With six different endings and some decent voice acting throughout, you can tell 11-11: Memories Retold is a game made with love and care.
While the third part is a little slow, it is a beautifully written game nonetheless and one that accurately depicts the horrors of World War I without firing a single bullet.
#9. ABZU
- Release Data: Giant Squid/505 Games, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Overall, Abzu is a wonderful trip beneath the waves, abounding in small surprises and impressing with the sheer density of life in certain scenes.
Whether you’re riding a manta ray or zipping along a speedy current like a highway, it makes the natural world fun while adding its own intriguing mysteries to uncover.
#8. Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture
- Release Data: The Chinese Room/SCEE, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is a masterwork—a gorgeous and subtle experience, which treats you as an adult, without ever indulging in pretense.
It cares about its characters enough to give them interesting and meaningful things to say, while also playing host to some truly breathtaking art direction and music.
#7. RiME
- Release Data: Tequila Works, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
RiME is a solid adventure game that is an absolute stunner in the presentation department.
The puzzles may not be that difficult, and they start to repeat later in the game, but they remain enjoyable.
It may not have the kind of grand mystery that keeps players coming back, but RiME is certainly a game that’s worth playing at least once.
#6. Until Dawn
- Release Data: Supermassive Games/SCEA, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Until Dawn deserves praise for successfully delivering new thrills to both horror games and narrative-driven adventures.
There’s a constant sense of tension whether it’s due to the dire atmosphere or the fear of making a mistake which can cost a character their life.
And with an impressive presentation and excellent replay value, it is a game horror fans should check out.
#5. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
- Release Data: The Astronauts, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter was already great when it released on the PC, and the PS4 version succeeds in re-purposing that same experience for a new audience.
And for the most part, this game delivers an intriguing and thought-provoking detective experience that doesn’t hold your hand.
#4. I Expect You To Die
- Release Data: Schell Games, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Through well designed puzzles, intense escape room scenarios, and a kineticism absent in video games on standard screens, I Expect You To Die knows exactly how to leverage the magic of VR, and proves it almost every step of the way.
#3. The Witness
- Release Data: Thekla, Inc, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
The Witness is an intelligent, expertly crafted puzzle adventure game with ceaselessly satisfying gameplay.
It becomes bafflingly complex, yet the free-roaming nature of the island means that you’ll never be stuck for long.
In addition, the way in which it communicates new elements is nothing short of masterful.
All in all, this 3D adventure title is an enormous triumph.
#2. The Talos Principle
- Release Data: Croteam/Devolver Digital, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
The story in this game is relatively light, as the story itself focuses on discovery and exploration.
You play as an unnamed android, and upon waking up, are encouraged to explore your newfound surroundings.
And when your head isn’t spinning from the expertly crafted puzzles, it will be spinning from the philosophies within the story.
#1. What Remains of Edith Finch
- Release Data: Giant Sparrow/Annapurna Interactive, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
This game tells a wonderfully riveting story about the Finch family, all through the eyes of their daughter Edith.
And by exploring the house and searching the rooms, you’ll play small scenes from the perspective of each family member.
Simply put, it’s incredibly unique and interesting from a gameplay perspective, and the story it tells is both devastatingly emotional and surprising.
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