We already published the list of best Xbox One games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Xbox One adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Xbox One definitely has a great library of adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Xbox One 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.
#10. 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.
#9. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1: The Order of the Stone
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
If you’ve been looking for an official story set place in the Minecraft universe, this is as official as it’s going to get.
The story may not be deep, but it is age-appropriate and will make for a great time to be shared with the younger Minecraft fans out there.
For fans of Minecraft, this is an easy buy.
#8. 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.
#7. Game of Thrones: Episode Four – Sons of Winter
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
Game of Thrones: Episode Four – Sons of Winter again meets the high quality set by the previous episode.
The superbly written characters continue to keep people truly invested in their stories and the choices are really beginning to show just how much player choice can influence the tale.
#6. RiME
- Release Data: Tequila Works/Maximum Games, 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.
#5. Tacoma
- Release Data: Fullbright, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » General
While Tacoma is a short title, it’s exactly the length it needs to be.
It tells the tale it wants to tell and the streamlined nature of its design is admirable.
Overall, it is a great experience that’s not only wonderfully designed and produced, it’s one that that richly illustrates a side of videogames that’s worthy of further exploration.
#4. Game of Thrones: Episode Three – The Sword in the Darkness
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
Despite a few repetitive plot points and some weak character progression at Castle Black, the third episode more than makes up for its few stumbles by jam-packing the episode with tough choice after tough choice.
Players are constantly going to be questioning themselves, doubting others, and sitting at the edge of their seats for the majority of their playthrough.
#3. 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.
#2. Game of Thrones: Episode One – Iron From Ice
- Release Data: Telltale Games, 2014
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
Game of Thrones is off to a slow but not uneventful start, but the payoff for major scenes is worth wading through.
It’s a game about family told in perhaps the most un-family-friendly environment in fantasy fiction, and in a way that will leave you sick with delight and sadness as the credits roll.
#1. Thimbleweed Park
- Release Data: Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick/Terrible Toybox, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
This retro-inspired, point and click adventure is a blast from the past, bringing players back to the classic days of 90s PC gaming.
Your main objective is to solve the murder in Thimbleweed Park, which is accomplished by solving various puzzles and interacting with people.
Overall, this adventure will have you scratching your head as you track down the murder suspect.
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