Best Adventure Games 2026

The top 11 adventure games ranked by Metacritic score, player ratings, and overall popularity. Updated for 2026.

1
Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey

A mod which adds F.L.U.D.D. from Super Mario Sunshine in Super Mario Odyssey.

97 Metascore 98% positive Platform 2023 Switch
2
God of War

God of War

God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

96 Metascore 97% positive Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure 2018 Multi-platform
3
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Free

Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.

96 Metascore 84% positive Action Adventure 2026 Multi-platform
4
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you'll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link's new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten t

95 Metascore 98% positive Puzzle, Adventure 2023 Switch
5
Minecraft

Minecraft

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically-generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or t

93 Metascore 96% positive Simulator, Adventure, Arcade 2016 Multi-platform
6
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

93 Metascore 91.9% positive Action Adventure 2026 Multi-platform
7
Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Free

The Master Chief returns in Halo Infinite – the next chapter of the legendary franchise. When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.

88 Metascore 84% positive Shooter, Adventure 2021 Multi-platform
8
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

Free

Version 4.5 of Genshin Impact, which includes: • New character: Chiori • New banner type: Chronicled Wish • New character quest for Chiori • New hangout event for Lynette • New main event: Alchemical Ascension • New quality of life features • …and more!

84 Metascore 88% positive Role-playing (RPG), Adventure 2024 Multi-platform
9
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

83 Metascore 91.3% positive Action RPG 2023 Multi-platform
10
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards and now rebuilt for PlayStation 5. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls and expanded accessibility options. Plus, feel immersed with improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat. It also includes the Left Behind story DLC.

77 Metascore 96% positive Shooter, Adventure 2022 Multi-platform
11
Roblox

Roblox

Free

Roblox is a massively multiplayer online platform marketed towards creators and players of all ages. It allows its users to create their own virtual worlds using a variety of objects, in which they or other members may enter and socialize within. Worlds created on Roblox can be scripted using a sandboxed edition of Lua 5.1 to affect events that occur in-game and create different scenarios.

82% positive Platform, Simulator, Adventure 2006 Multi-platform

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