Top Picks
Essentials
The Lion’s Song: Episode 1 - Silence
The free first installment of the four-part series about creative inspiration hits most of the right notes, with just a few key exceptions.
The Grandfather review
Laden with symbolism, this surreal half-hour exploration of misery is certainly unique but its best ideas are never given the chance to age.
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Iran's struggle for independence is recounted in cinematic style, though providing just a partial picture with little to actually do.
Following Freeware - June 2016 releases
We've jammed an almost sinful number of top new indie adventures into this month's freeware round-up.
The Minims: A New Beginning review
Its obscure story has no legs, but this charming PC port of an iOS adventure can be a fun little afternoon diversion for you and Mii.
Layers of Fear review
Although slick-looking on the surface, this psychological horror adventure paints itself into a corner by slathering on the shallow jump scares.
Tick’s Tales: Up All Knight review
Though a very small game, this family-friendly fantasy adventure should scratch a light nostalgia itch for genre fans.
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Thimbleweed Park An all-new old-school adventure by the creators of Maniac Mansion.
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Obduction A new adventure from the creators of Myst.
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Silence: The Whispered World 2 Daedalic returns to the fantasy world introduced in 2010.
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State of Mind
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Unavowed A dark urban fantasy by Dave Gilbert, creator of the Blackwell series.
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Syberia 3 A new Kate Walker adventure by Benoît Sokal and Microïds.
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Detroit: Become Human A new game from the developers of Heavy Rain.
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Tacoma
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Yesterday Origins
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The Devil’s Men A 19th century steampunk adventure from Daedalic Entertainment.
Bear With Me claws way onto Steam
Black-and-white comic noir mystery available now for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
The Descendant: Episode 3 unearthed on Steam
Retroactive upgrades to original installments added to "What Lies Beneath" update.
INFRA restructures from two to three parts
Debut installment available for PC, with future installments free as updates.
Midvinter gets midsummer release on Android
Point-and-click adventure inspired by Swedish folklore launched earlier this year on PC.
The Fall to rise again early next year
Part 2: Unbound resumes sci-fi adventure blending puzzling and light Metroidvania action.
Bertram Fiddle’s Bleaker Predicklement caught on film
New trailer heralds second installment of comic mystery coming in November.
Digital
Descendant: Episode 3 - What Lies Beneath
Platform(s): PC
Digital
Bear With Me
Platform(s): Mac, PC, Linux
Digital
ABZÛ
Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4
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