We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 and 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. 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.
#24. King’s Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember
- Release Data: The Odd Gentlemen/Sierra Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » General
A Knight to Remember is a wonderful, mostly self-enclosed story that leaves you looking forward to the next chapter.
Ignoring the gritty, violent nature that most others are chasing, King’s Quest is a whimsical, aesthetically pleasing, funny take on a genre that is all about the characters.
#23. 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.
#22. Oxenfree
- Release Data: Night School Studio, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » General
It may be brief, but Oxenfree has elements of greatness and stands out as an excellent example of video game storytelling.
It’s also a beautiful and intriguing game that draws you in from the very start and makes you want to see just how deep the rabbit hole goes.
#21. The Sexy Brutale
- Release Data: Abstraction Games/Badland Games, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » General
The game is perfectly presented with outstanding audio and visuals that are able to switch the tone of the story from being joyfully upbeat to very dark within a matter of moments.
Overall, the story does a great job of keeping you fixated on looking for answers from beginning to end and its conclusion will leave you more than satisfied.
#20. 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.
#19. 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.
#18. 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.
#17. Steins;Gate 0
- Release Data: 5pb/PQube, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Steins;Gate 0 is essential for fans of the original and a fascinating experience for newcomers.
A great continuation of the classic virtual novel and anime world, it’s not a format for everyone, but if you have the patience for leisurely paced sci-fi, then this is a worthy investment.
#16. 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.
#15. Full Throttle Remastered
- Release Data: Double Fine Productions, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
Full Throttle Remastered is a no-nonsense package that does exactly what it sets out to do by updating the audiovisual experience whilst retaining the original game.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an adventure game newcomer, if you’re looking for a game that provides a fun experience with a well executed story then you should get Full Throttle Remastered.
#14. Minit
- Release Data: JW, Kitty, Jukio, and Dom/Devolver Digital, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » General
Playing in 60-second bursts can initially be frustrating, but once you wrap your head around the game’s structure, it becomes an addictive title that doesn’t get boring.
The running theme of simplicity means that not everyone will enjoy what Minit has to offer, but this stripped back adventure title is more interesting than some games ten times its size.
#13. Ghost Giant
- Release Data: Zoink!, 2019
- Genre: Adventure » General
Ghost Giant isn’t revolutionary.
It feels like a VR advancement of a classic PC point-and-click adventure game, but with great visuals, phenomenal audio, and a story that will leave you speechless.
And like a lot of VR titles, Ghost Giant is a shorter experience, but it’s a solid one that tells a charming story in a vibrant and colorful world.
#12. Tearaway Unfolded
- Release Data: Media Molecule/SCEA, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » General
Visual improvement is usually the only real reason to pick up remastered versions of old games, but Tearaway Unfolded goes one better.
The fact it looks better is merely an attractive bonus.
Even if you’ve already played the original game through to completion, it’s absolutely worth playing it again in this incarnation.
#11. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
- Release Data: Spike Chunsoft, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is the ultimate murder mystery experience with many new ways to get through the class trials, a large world that expands the more you play, and an interesting story behind it all.
If you’re intrigued and can put up with the vulgar sophomoric content then this is a must-have game.
#10. Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 2 – Atlas Mugged
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » General
Atlas Mugged is about coping with the events that happened in the first episode and setting up the things to come, all with hilariously written dialogue and excellent voice acting to match it.
It is an awesome piece to a whole story that can be called as one of the best Telltale Games series.
#9. 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.
#8. Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 1 – Zer0 Sum
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2014
- Genre: Adventure » General
Aside from the disappointing lack of puzzles and limit on exploration, Tales from the Borderlands: Zer0 Sum is excellent.
Where the first episodes of other Telltale series can start off slowly, this one maintains high energy throughout.
Its consistently funny writing sets the stage for a great overarching story, and it feels very much like it belongs in the Borderlands franchise.
#7. Broken Age
- Release Data: Double Fine Productions, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
When all’s said and done, Broken Age makes an excellent case for why the adventure game genre deserves to exist in this medium.
Indeed, it’s a wonderfully charming title that really feels like a celebration of the point-and-click format.
And, sure, it doesn’t necessarily do anything ground breaking, but it doesn’t really need to.
#6. 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.
#5. Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 3 – Catch A Ride
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » General
Tales of the Borderlands shines in the little things, like its drama and humor.
Also, every exploration sequence is populated with secrets and conversations that shape the world in big ways.
Action sequences move quickly and keep your heart pounding; and like in the original Borderlands games, you need to catch up and run with the big boys or die gruesomely.
#4. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Release Data: Double Fine Productions, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
A sterling example of the point-and-click genre, this revitalized classic continues to exceed expectations decades after its initial release.
A must-have for fans of the original and a great point of entry for anyone new to the formula, Day of the Tentacle Remastered harbors a fantastic charm that can scarcely be found elsewhere.
#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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