28 NEW Upcoming Adventure Games of 2023

Adventure games are by definition meant to be adventurous to their core. To take a person on a ride that they’ll remember, and in 2023, there are several games that make distinction.

#28 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Releease Date: April 28, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

The story of Cal Kestis is about to continue! Set five years after the events of the first game, Star Wars Jedi Survivor sees Cal trying to do all he can to defeat the Empire and prove they’re not invincible. But new events will make him question his place in the galaxy and reunite him with old friends along the way.

Enjoy the classic style of lightsaber battles from before, mixed in with some new techniques, Force powers, and more. The galaxy far, far away has never looked more beautiful and has never been this expansive. So wander around and see what it has to offer you!

#27 Hogwarts Legacy 

Release Date: 10 Feb 2023 | Platform: PC PS5 Xbox Series X|S
(PS4 Xbox One April 4, 2023) Switch (July 25, 2023)
Camera: Third Person
Multiplayer: No
Co-op: (Local: No | Online: No)
Genre: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Many have wanted to adventure in the wizarding world that birthed Harry Potter and his friends. To fly around on a broomstick or a Hippogriff, get a magic wand that perfectly matches you, and use spells on the regular. It was a nice dream that couldn’t be fulfilled fully, as previous games in the franchise couldn’t live up to expectations.

Until now, that is. Hogwarts Legacy allows you to “live the unwritten” and create your own story within the wizarding world. So create your character, pick your house, then set off to learn magic and use it how you will!

What kind of adventure will you craft for yourself?

#26 Bramble: The Mountain King

Developer: Dimfrost Studio
Publisher: Merge Games
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is an upcoming game that taps into Nordic folklore. In this game, players are taking the role of a young boy named Olle, who is attempting to rescue his sister from a beastly troll. However, the world is full of dangers, and you never know just what will be lurking around. This is looking to be quite the atmospheric horror adventure game where Olle will have big and small monsters that will attempt to bring his demise. If you’re a fan of titles like Little Nightmares, Limbo, and Inside, this might be a game you will want to keep tabs on, as it’s currently slated to release sometime this year, 2023. 

#25 Goodbye Volcano High

Developer: KO_OP
Publisher: KO_OP
Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release Date: 2023

Those who want more of a story-driven adventure game with plenty of choices for players to decide on might be interested in Goodbye Volcano High. This is an upcoming adventure title centered around a group of anthropomorphic dinosaurs. Players here are taking the role of Fang, who is going through their last year of high school. The end is approaching, and it’s up to Fang to decide how they plan to go out this year. Connect with friends, strike up relationships, or simply write up some new songs with your band. It’s your choice on who Fang becomes and what their future may hold. 

#24 Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Developer: Night School Studio
Publisher: MWM Interactive
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Switch
Release Date: 2023

Oxenfree was a surprise indie adventure hit from the developers at Night School Studio, and after years of waiting, we’re finally going to receive a sequel in 2023. This upcoming title is set five years after the first game’s events. While the first title followed a group of teenagers that accidentally opened a rift between realities, this game is centered around a cult seeking a means to open a rift for their own sinister plans. Players are taking the role of Riley, who is venturing back home and begins an investigation into the strange radio signals popping up. Unfortunately, she may get more than what she bargained for when her investigations start to unravel what’s really going on in her hometown of Camena. 

#23 Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh

Developer: Pendulo Studios
Publisher: Microids/Anuman Interactive
Platform: PC XSX|S PS4 PS5 Xbox One Switch
Release Date: 2023

You might know of The Adventures of Tintin; it’s an IP that’s certainly older than you and I. First started out as a comic strip back in the late 1920s, the series follows a young reporter, Tintin, and his faithful companion dog, Snowy. The duo would go on several epic adventures in search of the truth, and now we’re finally getting its first video game adaptation. Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh is an upcoming adventure game that follows Tintin and Snowy on a quest to investigate Pharaoh Kih-Oskh’s tomb. Although, his discoveries may very well lead him to uncover a massive drug trafficking network.

#22 The Cub

Developer: Demagog Studio
Publisher: Untold Tales
Platform: PC XSX|S PS4 PS5 Xbox One Switch
Release Date: 2023

If you enjoyed the classic 1990s platforming adventure games, then you might want to check into The Cub. This game was crafted from inspiration from those classic games, so you can expect some brutal precision platforming here. As a result, you’ll want to carefully time out those jumps and be prepared to make a quick leap to a new platform. Within The Cub, we’re taken to the future, where an ecological disaster has resulted in most of humanity perishing. Fortunately, those remaining find an escape on Mars. However, after years passed and the world evolved with new dangers, a recon visit happened to uncover our protagonist, a young boy who has managed to survive this harsh new world. Now with humanity seeking to capture and study the boy, players will need to flee from this recon group and uncover new landscapes from a world humanity had practically forgotten.

#21 Star Wars: Eclipse

Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Platform: PC
Release date: TBA 2023

It’s never been a better time to venture into the galaxy far, far away. One of the things that gamers can count on is multiple titles being made to help you journey across the stars in new and familiar ways.

Star Wars: Eclipse was announced at The Game Awards in 2021, and it immediately made people wonder what the game is about. In truth, we don’t know for certain. However, we know that the game will feature a wide set of worlds to explore and possibly new alien races to interact with or become.

But what is the meaning of the “eclipse” in the title? You’ll have to play to find out.

#20 Silent Hill 2

Developer: Bloober Team
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PC PS5
Release date: TBA 2023

Horror games are sometimes known for being a bit “basic” in some titles and too “gory” in others. But with Silent Hill 2, the use of horror was so grand that it still holds up to this day.

That’s why Konami has revealed that a remake of the beloved game is coming. The full-on remake will use the PS5’s graphics and processing power to overhaul the world to look more realistic than ever. One can only imagine what the monsters and horrors you’ll see will be like when you arrive.

The story will likely be expanded to help flesh things out even more, adding new levels of depth and horror to all that dare to witness it.

#19 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened

Developer: Frogwares
Publisher: Frogwares
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release date: March 2023

Frogwares is a development studio that has brought out several Sherlock Holmes titles over the years, and in 2023, we’re going to receive yet another one. This installment is crossing over Lovecraft as you’re taking on a new, unusual case. In this game, an unusual supernatural event happened across Europe and the United States. Several individuals have mysteriously vanished without a trace. With a dark cult seemingly linked to this event, Sherlock Holmes will have to carefully investigate this group and the mythos of an ancient god to pin down what really happened, hopefully. However, with no logical trails to investigate, this new mystery may cause Sherlock to grow mad.

#18 Layers of Fears

Developer: Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
Publisher: Bloober Team SA
Platform: PC
Release date: 2023

Bloober Team is known for delivering horror games, and one of their franchises that gained a massive following is Layers of Fear. This series has two installments, but now a new game is in the works. This new game is a little mystery is simply titled Layers of Fear. Developers are returning to bring out a new experience with players with a brand new story. So far, we know that this will have a new narrative featuring several generations, and it will apparently have some ties to the previous two installments. For now, the developers are keeping this game a bit of a mystery, but we should see it launch into the marketplace at some point this year, 2023.

#17 Horizon: Call of the Mountain

Developer: Firesprite / Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS5
Release date: February 22, 2023

Horizon Zero Dawn was a surprise hit from Guerrilla Games, and so far, we have two mainline installments that follow the series protagonist, Aloy. However, there is a new VR spin-off game in the works set to launch in 2023. With this game, players are not taking the role of Aloy but instead a new character. Here you’ll step into the role of Ryas, a former Shadow Carja rebel that has been cast out from the tribe. With the only means to atone for his crimes, Ryas must go on an expedition to track down a new potential threat to the Sundom. This is also a launch title for the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. As a result, Horizon: Call of the Mountain might not just be a solid adventure game to dive into, but a means to showcase the power of Sony’s latest VR headset technology. We also can’t forget to mention that this would be a thrilling immersive experience if you enjoy the Horizon universe.

#16 Blanc

Developer: Casus Ludi
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Platform: PC SWITCH
Release date: February 14, 2023

Blanc is an upcoming cooperative multiplayer game. It’s a title about a wolf cub and a fawn that gets lost in a snowstorm. Left without their families, the duo must work together in order to locate where their loved ones might have gone. Each character will have their own unique strengths, making it impossible to reach their families without aiding each other along the way. Developers have expressed just how easy the gameplay mechanics are, which should allow anyone to grab a controller and play along. The entire gameplay mechanics are based around just two buttons along with movement. Likewise, the whole game is set in a beautiful black-and-white handcrafted world.

#15 The Silent Swan

Developer: Studio Circenses
Publisher: Gammera Nest
Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release date: April 2023

In The Silent Swan, you play as a man searching for his wife. His wife has seemingly entered a land that was struck by catastrophe, and the only clues to where she is are in handmade swans that she left behind for him.

You’ll weave your way through two cities that tie the past and future together. The more you search through these cities, the more items you’ll find. These items will help you piece together the truth and unravel all that has happened within them.

A tale of two cities and the two people tied to them is about to unfold. Are you ready?

#14 Naiad

Developer: HiWarp
Publisher: HiWarp
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Switch
Release date: 2023

Are you looking for a relaxing game that you can enjoy? Then check out Naiad.

The game’s focus is you going across a river. As you do so, you’ll meet exciting creatures you can interact with. When you do that, you’ll learn more about the world you’re in and the secrets that it holds.

The more you do, the more you learn. That includes being able to swim certain ways and wading through the water to get certain characters!

With 16 episodes to make your way through, there will be many adventures to enjoy and explore. So get into the river and see where it takes you!

#13 The Wolf Among Us 2

• Developer: Telltale Games, AdHoc Studio
• Publisher: Telltale Games, Athlon Games
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
• Release: 2023

When TellTale Games was at their original peak (before it came crashing down and had to be reborn), they were making adaptations of some of the best properties around, including The Walking Dead and Batman. But it was The Wolf Among Us that many thought was fun, because it felt like a piece that fit the style of storytelling that they were going for.

If you’re not familiar with the Fables line of comics, The Wolf Among Us stars The Big Bad Wolf, aka Bigby, as he watches over Fabletown as its Sheriff. But in this town, happy endings don’t happen, and darkness is everywhere.

The Wolf Among Us 2 takes place six months after the first game and will force Bigby to face all new threats.

#12 The Invincible

• Developer: Starward Industries, Stardward Industries
• Publisher: Starward Industries, 11 Bit Studios
• Platforms: PC, X/S, PS5
• Release: 2023

It should’ve been a simple exploration and discovery mission, but rarely do things like that ever go to plan, right?

You play as Yasna, who is part of a crew set to explore the planet of Regis III. The problem? Not long into your journey, your crew goes missing, and now you must search for them on a planet that isn’t quite what it seems. You’ll make stunning finds and have to face terrifying philosophical choices as you try and make sense of all that’s going on.

Who will you interact with? Who can you trust? What choices must you make? Get The Invincible when it comes out and discover the truth for yourself.

#11 Cocoon

• Developer: Geometric Interactive
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Platforms: PC, NS, XBO, X/S
• Release: 2023

To be clear here, this isn’t based on the movie of the same name from the 1980s. Just wanted to get that out of the way first.

But you should expect a rather unique adventure though, as the person who led Cocoon is the same person who helped make both Limbo and Inside, and those who have played those games will know how deep and dark those titles were.

In Cocoon, you’ll play as an entity that must carry a special orb on its back, and then literally jump to worlds within worlds in order to solve puzzles and figure out a cosmic mystery. There’s many entities and mysteries to unwind in this game, so be ready for it.

#10 Coffee Talk: Episode 2 – Hibiscus & Butterfly

• Developer: Toge Productions
• Publisher: Toge Productions, Chorus Worldwide
• Platforms: NS, XBO, PS4, PC
• Release: 2023

The original Coffee Talk game was one that was made in a time when we really couldn’t interact with one another. So any kind of interaction would do. It challenged you to listen as a barista in a coffee show whose clientele wasn’t exactly human at times.

Coffee Talk: Episode 2 – Hibiscus & Butterfly continues that unique story by putting you back in the shop and giving you all sorts of new faces, and familiar faces, to talk with as you serve them coffee.

The simulator is a mix of brewing drinks and helping people out via conversations. Serve them the right drinks to warm their hearts and potentially change their lives!

#9 Tchia

• Developer: Awaceb
• Publisher: Awaceb
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC
• Release: 2023

Inspired by the home of its creators, New Caledonia, Tchia puts you on a physics-driven adventure that’ll have you exploring an archipelago with all sorts of wonders within.

Through Tchia you’ll get to swim, ride boats, climb trees and just overall explore the islands to see what each have to hold. What’s more, you’ll get to use Tchia’s special ability to transfer his soul into animals and objects in order to use them to solve all sorts of puzzles!

As you’ll find out as you play, this brightly-colored game is meant to invoke awe, wonder, and fun. So try it out when it arrives on PlayStation and see it all for yourself!

#8 American Arcadia

• Developer: Out of the Blue Games
• Publisher: Raw Fury
• Platforms: XBO, PS4, PC
• Release: TBA

To best compare it to something you might know, American Arcadia is a game that is basically the video game version of The Truman Show. Because in this alternate 70’s version of the world, you live in the city of Arcadia, which is the most-watched city in the world.

And by “most-watched”, we mean that its citizens are monitored 24/7 and the people don’t know about it. What’s more, if there’s a “drop in the ratings” for whatever reason, people can die for that.

You’ll play as two different characters who are trying to escape the reality they’re in, and have to do so via a variety of gameplay mechanics and “documentary-style” storytelling.

#7 The Last Night

• Developer: Odd Tales
• Publisher: Odd Tales
• Platforms: PC, XBO
• Release: TBA

If you were to read the overall synopsis for The Last Night, you might actually get depressed. Because this is a game about a young man named Charlie who lives in a futuristic Cyberpunk world where people are defined by “what they consume” because they almost literally want for nothing in the worst of ways.

You aren’t able to partake in those “pleasures” though, and your life only gets harder, and more interesting, as you try and take your fate into your own hand.

Explore the world of The Last Night, make key relationships and interactions and see how the world changes based on what you do. Will you be able to find your reason for living?

#6 Season: A Letter to the Future

• Developer: Scavengers Studio
• Publisher: Scavengers Studio
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
• Release: TBA

Season: A Letter to the Future is very different kind of game. Mainly because it’s a bicycle adventure title mixed with mystery and wonder due to the fact that a “cataclysm” is coming, and you must collect the memories and knowledge of people in order to figure out the stories of this world.

Every person you meet will unlock a new story, a new memory, and share key moments of their lives that are worth recording. The more you get, the more you learn about everyone and the world, as well as determine what is coming…and why it is all ending in the first place.

#5 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

• Developer: Simogo
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Platforms: NS, PC
• Release: 2023

Aside from having one of the weirdest video game titles ever (and yes, that’s saying something give all the unique names of games over the years), Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a mystery wrapped within many other mysteries that is up to you to solve…all the while trying to solve the mystery of yourself.

The noir “surreality” of the game is going to throw many different things at you that you need to solve, including finding out the true roles of people that you meat and how they all connect to the central mystery.

Will you be able to figure out how it all connects?

#4 Dustborn

• Developer: Red Thread Games
• Publisher: Quantic Dream
• Platforms: PC, X/S, PS5
• Release: TBA

If you’re up for something both different and yet colorful, then Dustborn is for you. Because this game is a story-driven title that will follow a band of misfits and outcasts who are traveling across a divided continent to transport a mysterious package from California to Nova Scotia.

Nothing wrong with that, right? But there’s a lot of depth in this title, and this “road trip” will open many avenues for you that’ll show you the “power of words” and how much deeper your friends are than you realize.

Each of you have special skills and abilities, and how you use them in the game is up to you. So make the journey, learn the truth about your crew, and see if it is better on the other side.

#3 The Alters

• Developer: 11 Bit Studios
• Publisher: 11 Bit Studios
• Platforms: PC
• Release: TBA

This one is a bit of a mind trip…you’ve been warned. The Alters is about a man who crash-landed on a planet and is all alone. To try and survive a key event that is happening to him, he must create alternate versions of himself to literally help himself. But surely it can’t be that simple…right…?

This title is about exploring the binary decisions that you make that will change your life and set you on an alternate course, then coming to face them and wondering if “this is the real you”, all wrapped up in a sci-fi setting that will mess with you if you’re not careful…

#2 The Expanse: A Telltale Series

• Developer: Deck Nine, Telltale Games
• Publisher: Telltale Games
• Platforms: PS4, XBO, PC
• Release: TBA

Fans of the hit TV show will be excited that The Expanse: A Telltale Series is coming, and will help expand the lore of the series even more.

The title actually serves as a prequel to the series as you’ll play as Camina Drummer on board the ship known as The Artemis where things start to go wrong and it’s up to you to try and find a way out of the situation, and figure out “what do to do with the truth”.

As per usual with TellTale Titles, your choices will affect the outcomes of not just conversations, but what happens next in the story.

#1 Shadows of Doubt

• Developer: ColePowered Games
• Publisher: ColdPowered Games, Sold-Out Software, Fireshine Games
• Platforms: PC
• Release: 2023

Welcome to a noir yet hyper-industrialized version of the 1980s. In the game, you’ll play as a private investigator who only gets money by solving cases, selling information, and getting special side jobs to help fill their coffers.

But when a serial killer arrives in the city, you might just hit the biggest score yet. However, what you find along the way might be even more valuable than catching them.

The city of Shadows of Doubt is massive, and it’s 100% “alive” in that every person has a life, job, home, purpose, and if you interact with them, great! If not, their life goes on.

Explore the city from top to bottom, find clues, secrets, and tidbits that could make the case, and make your life even richer.