Adventure games

If you can't resist peeking around the next corner or wondering what's behind a locked door, you'll feel right at home here. Adventure games put exploration first. You might wander a deserted island, dodge traps in a crumbling temple, solve a mystery in a sleepy town or chat with odd characters who each hold a piece of the story. Some titles take a slow, thoughtful pace, while others mix in platforming and combat to keep the pulse up.

Patience pays off in this genre. Look closely at every scene, try items in unexpected places and actually read the dialogue, because the clue you need is often hiding in plain sight. Many longer games save your progress in the browser automatically, but it's worth checking for a save option before you start a big chapter.

Every game in this collection plays in your desktop or mobile browser without downloads or sign-ups, so whether you have ten minutes or a whole evening, there's a journey waiting for you.