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Bancho The Chef Gets New Details in Mintrocket Dev Dive
Mintrocket has revealed new details about Bancho The Chef, a standalone prequel to Dave the Diver. The game follows Bancho as he travels across Asia to study seafood cuisine, featuring cooking, exploration, and progression systems. It will be released on PlayStation 5 and PC, utilizing DualSense features on the PS5 for a more tactile cooking experience.
Get Tell Me Why for Free
DONTNOD Entertainment is offering free copies of their supernatural episodic adventure game, Tell Me Why. The game is available for free on PC via Steam and also on Xbox platforms.
Next PS5 Game in Popular Adventure Series Reveals Release Date Window
Koei Tecmo announced that Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & Guide of Memories, the latest installment in the Atelier series, will release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game follows an amnesiac alchemist named Karia on a journey of discovery in the continent of Aladiss, working with companions to uncover its secrets and recover her lost memories.
Review: Mousebusters Is a Light Ghost-busting Adventure
Mousebusters is a short, charming adventure game from Odencat where players are cursed into a mouse and join a ghost-busting duo. The game features a mix of investigation, light puzzles, and shoot 'em up combat, with exceptional environmental and character design. It is available on PC and will be released on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and mobile devices.
Highly Anticipated PS5 Adventure Game Gets Gorgeous Trailer, Out Soon
Asobo Studio's upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, has received a new gameplay trailer and an August 27, 2026 release date. This prequel is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and features a new protagonist named Sophia exploring Minotaur Island.
Ghibli-inspired adventure game Into the Wind announced
Publisher Three Friends and developer Bloom & Gloom have announced Into the Wind, a nostalgic Studio Ghibli-inspired adventure game for PC. Players will run deliveries with a sentient motorcycle-plane named Ermes around an idyllic island, make friends, battle air pirates, and uncover the mystery of a disappearance. The game emphasizes the joy of the journey with satisfying flight mechanics and customization options.
The Wolf Among Us 2 is 8 to 12 Hours Long, And You Can Play Through the Entire Story at Once
The Wolf Among Us 2 is slated for a 2027 release and will feature an 8 to 12-hour story that players can experience in one sitting. The game has transitioned to Unreal Engine 5 while retaining its signature comic-book art style. It will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with enhanced exploration and smoother animations compared to the first title.
Award-Winning Adventure Game The Drifter Will Arrive on Nintendo Switch Later This Month
The award-winning adventure game The Drifter is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in June 2026. The game will also be available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
CHARMING, WHIMSICAL TEEN ADVENTURE to a T ARRIVES ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 TODAY
The narrative adventure game to a T, developed by uvula and directed by Keita Takahashi, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $19.99, with a limited-time 25% discount. The game, which also features extended music from Rebecca Sugar, was previously released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Month-Old PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store
The PlayStation 5 adventure game Will: Follow the Light, developed by TomorrowHead Studio, is currently available at a discounted price on the PlayStation Store. The game, which launched in May, is offered at $18.74 for PlayStation Plus members and $19.99 for others, representing a 25% and 20% discount respectively, with the promotion ending on July 2.
Turnip Mountain, a physics-based climbing adventure game, announced for Nintendo Switch
Turnip Mountain, a physics-based climbing adventure game developed by Luke Sanderson and published by JanduSoft, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026. The game features independent hand control for climbing and swinging, with a local co-op mode where two players each control one arm. A demo is available on Steam.
Demi and the Fractured Dream is developing into a charming Zelda-esque adventure
Demi and the Fractured Dream, the debut title from Yarn Owl Studios and published by Annapurna Interactive, is shaping up to be a charming Zelda-esque adventure. The game features puzzle-solving dungeons, inventory items for traversal, and combat inspired by action-adventure titles. It is slated for release in February 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Crushed In Time Review - Investigating the metafiction
Crushed In Time is a metafictional puzzle adventure game from Draw Me A Pixel that follows Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigating a mysterious letter. The game features elaborate 3D graphics and a plot that frequently breaks the fourth wall, though its simplistic control scheme can lead to frustration. Despite some pacing issues and control scheme drawbacks, the game offers enjoyable puzzles, a generous hint system, and appealing visuals.
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure game originally released in Japan in 1989, is being brought to North America with full English, Spanish, and Catalan translations by Shinyuden. The game is set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics and features meticulously recreated environments and monuments. A physical collector's edition with multiple languages, a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card will be available for pre-order, with a release date set for October 9, 2026.
1 Million+ Selling There is No Game Spin-off, Crushed in Time, Available on PC Now - Stretch Your Way Through a Development Pipeline Spanning Adventure Today
Crushed in Time, a spin-off of the million-selling game There is No Game, is now available on PC. The adventure game, which features a unique point-and-stretch mechanic and a meta-narrative about game development, will also launch on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android later this year. Players will control Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they navigate a game's development pipeline to find a missing NPC.
Long Overdue, Bad Magpie Finally Expands the ‘Be a Rude Bird’ Genre
Bad Magpie, an upcoming narrative adventure game from developer Milktooth, is set to release next year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a lost ability to fly, tasked with collecting shiny trinkets for a fallen star. The gameplay features exploration, puzzle-solving, and light immersive sim elements, with a focus on causing chaos and interacting with the environment.
Going Hands-On With Order Of The Sinking Star—Puzzle Quest
Jonathan Blow's upcoming puzzle adventure game, Order of the Sinking Star, aims for a sprawling world with layered puzzles and unique character mechanics. An early demo showcases ambitious design, with levels ranging from simple to complex, utilizing mechanics like reflection and multi-character crystal manipulation. The game is slated for release in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Pikuniku 2 bringt 2027 noch mehr skurrilen Charme auf PC und Nintendo Switch 2 - als brandneue dreidimensionale Fortsetzung des gefeierten Adventure-Spiels
Devolver Digital announced that Pikuniku 2, a 3D sequel to the acclaimed adventure game, will be released in 2027 for PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Piku and friends on a bizarre journey across an archipelago, featuring quirky characters, playful puzzles, and vibrant 3D environments.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new puzzle-platforming adventure combining the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II, has achieved Steam Deck Verified status ahead of its July release. The game features a narrative-driven journey with environmental puzzles, combat against arcane creatures, and an optional 'skip combat' feature. It will be available on PC and consoles, with modernized visuals and new cinematic cutscenes.
Vivarium Revealed, Hand-Drawn Life Sim Adventure Coming in 2027
Serenity Forge and Studio Meadowflower have revealed Vivarium, a hand-drawn life simulation adventure game set to release on PC and Xbox in 2027. The game features art inspired by classic anime and a story about an 11-year-old girl in a seemingly peaceful terrarium town that hides a darker mystery. Player choices will influence the narrative and endings, adding replay value to the cozy daily life systems.
