Top 6 Adventure Games to Escape Your Mundane Reality

Life is a roller-coaster journey: it has its ups and downs. However, some days can feel like nothing. When boredom strikes in, ignite your excitement with these intriguing adventure games we’ve carefully picked for you.

Bioshock Infinite

The third game of the Bioshock series set in 1912 tells the story of Booker DeWitt. DeWitt is a former Pinkerton agent in the airborne city of Columbia who’s on a journey to find Elizabeth, a lifetime prisoner, to pay off his debt. Bioshock Infinite has a separate storyline from its predecessors while having similar gameplay and main ideas. In this game, the idea of American exceptionalism is stretched to the end of the spectrum, resulting in an ultranationalist dystopic world of Columbia.

Apart from its fascinating plot, Bioshock infinite also serves as an eye-pleasing visualization. The graphics brought by Irrational Games somehow manage to give off a creepy atmosphere using a rather bright color palette. This first-person shooter game is available on PC, and various game consoles, so don’t miss out on this masterpiece.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

This dreamlike action-RPG game will take you on the adventure of Geralt of Rivia to find the Child of Prophecy. In doing so, this professional monster hunter (or “the Witcher”) goes through the massive, stunning open world of Northern Realms filled with spots to explore. Get lost in the Witcher’s world as you face side quests, battles with elves and werewolves, and monster lairs.

CD Projekt Red offers you up to 100 hours of gameplay that will still leave you wanting more anyway. Cinematic visual and dynamic lighting add up to create an enthralling ambience of the game. Some reported mini bugs here and there, but all in all, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still one of the best adventure games out there. You can play this on your Playstation 4, Xbox One, or even PC.

Life is Strange: True Colors

Join the journey of Alex Chen embracing her magical power to investigate her brother’s sudden death. The residents of Haven Springs will have to spit out the truth with the help of Chen’s supernatural empathic abilities. This game is mentioned to have a compelling storyline and deeper, more complex dialogue choices of the non-playable characters compared to its other Life is Strange counterparts.

Deck Nine complements this game with a scenic view of Haven Springs, which takes inspiration from typical American small towns. Be prepared to go on an emotional roller-coaster with both joyful and terrifying moments of this game. True Colors also features nice tracks by Novo Amor and mxmtoon, and is ready to play on your favourite console.

Red Dead Redemption 2

This game is a western-themed action game set in 1899 featuring Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who faces the dilemma between being loyal to the Van der Linde gang or staying true to himself. The glory days of Wild West are gone, forcing Arthur and the gang to survive numerous challenges from government forces and other rivals. Explore the wide-open world of landscapes with interactive characters enriching the gameplay as you binge-play the game for 60 hours (or more).

While playing, you can also access the online world of Red Dead Redemption 2 to take on your preferred journey. The game by far has been well-received as another Rockstar Games’ masterpiece besides the infamous Grand Theft Auto. RDD 2 also offers HDR support to smoothly run on 4k displays, with improved reflections and detailed texture of the graphic. If you play on a PC, make sure it has the right specification to prevent it from overheating. Play this on a high-end widescreen for a satisfying gaming experience.

Far Cry 5

Throw yourself into the middle of Hope County, Montana, where the fanatic doomsday cult of The Eden’s Gate resides and rules. The self-proclaimed prophet, Joseph Seed, is on a radical mission to force other residents to convert and join the cult. You will take on the role of The Deputy to arrest Joseph and save Hope County. While going through the main story missions, you can do side quests and activities to collect resistance points.

Like the previous Far Cry games, Far Cry 5 pretty much remains similar to a first-person shooting game. Yet it offers some fresh aspects of the game, such as customizable characters and vehicles, as well as an eye-tracking feature. Ubisoft continues to amaze players of this game with its detailed graphic and visualization so much that they released another sequel last year. You can enjoy Far Cry 5 together with your friends with the co-op feature available on Xbox Live, Uplay, and PSN.

The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us was released in 2013 by the makers of The Walking Dead game, Telltale, and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from critics and gamers alike. This game is made based on the award-winning Fables series; it serves a bunch of classic fairy tale characters in a thrilling setting of the 1986 murder investigation. Play as sheriff Bigby Wolf to unravel the shocking mystery of Fabletown, where every decision you take (and when you take it) will affect the story.

The game comes in 5 episodes that gradually build into the whole storyline. For those of you who want to start your Fables journey, TWAU is a good start since it’s set before the first issue. The Wolf Among Us has gained a cult-like following for its captivating gameplay and even released its sequel in 2019.