Adventure games have well and truly re-established themselves as a top drawer for gamers worldwide thanks to the efforts of studios like Telltale Games, Daedalic and Double Fine. There are some big releases heading our way, so let's have a look at what's in store.



The genre has evolved somewhat from the traditional 2D point-&-click format, so we're including all sorts of different styles of gameplay here. This is by no means a full list of everything that's coming up, but these are the ones that have particularly caught our attention. All information here is subject to change.



Grim Fandango Remastered

Double Fine/LucasArts - PC/Mac/Linux/PS4/Vita - January 2015



Double Fine are remastering LucasArts' classic adventure game, with original project lead Tim Schafer heading the effort. Expect HD visuals, updated music and an improved control scheme.





- PC/Mac/Linux - January 2015The sequel to a charming traditional adventure game, full of fantasy, humour and a lot of sly digs at the genre and pop culture. Technically the third in the series, butwas a prequel.- PC/Mac - January 2015A simplistic take on the genre from the company who made thetrilogy. No dialogue and a one-click interface should make this a good entry point for players new to the genre.- PC/Mac/Linux/PS4/iPad/Vita/Android/Ouya - Early 2015It's taken much longer than anticipated, but the second part of the superbshould be with us soon. Expect a considerably longer game this time around.- PC/Mac/iPad/360/XBONE/PS3/PS4/Android/Vita - Early 2015Telltale will be continuing their new series based onthroughout the year. The first episode was a lot of fun with cleverly integrated action sequences.- PC/Mac/iPad/360/XBONE/PS3/PS4/Android/Vita - Early 2015Telltale also started a new series at the end of 2014 based on, and they certainly managed to get it right. Expect a lot more twists and shocks as the series continues through the year.- PC/Mac/Linux/PSN - Early 2015Ragnar Tørnquist continues his saga that began with. This is some of the most ambitious and deep storytelling ever found in the medium and any fan of narrative in their games should pick this up. An epic sci-fi/fantasy that will be released episodically throughout the year.- PC/PS4/PS3/360/XBONE - Early 2015A cinematic 3D adventure withinfluences that hasn't revealed too much yet. It will be released episodically through the year.- PC/Mac - Q1/Q2 2015This sequel to The Whispered World looks to be taking on a considerably darker tone.- PC/Mac - Q2 2015Daedalic's gorgeous looking 2D adventure set in fictitious Victorian times.- PC/Mac - Q1/Q2 2015An visually amazing isometric horror game created by just one person. Heavily influenced by thefilms and games like, this is high up on our excitement list.- PC/Mac/Linux - 2015A first-person mystery game set in the forests of Wyoming with a striking art style.- PS3/PS4 - Q3/Q4 2015Any old-school adventure gamer should get tingles at that title. The original adventure game series has been resurrected, along with Sierra as it's publisher. Initial footage of this makes it look to be a platform/adventure hybrid, but it sure looks pretty! Hopefully more platforms will be announced.- PC/Mac/Linux/PS4/Vita - 2015After finishing up on, Double Fine will be working on updating another LucasArts classic. This one has a very special place amongst the hearts of adventure gamers for a very good reason, with many regarding it as the greatest adventure game ever made. Let's hope they do it justice.- PC/Mac/iPad/360/XBONE/PS3/PS4/Android/Vita - 2015This is an odd one. Telltale have announced that they will be tacklingas an episodic adventure game series. Quite how that's going to work is anyone's guess but they've proven repeatedly over the past few years that they know how to work with licensed properties to make very good, authentic games.- PC/PS4/XBONE - 2015Not many details are available for this, but it's a horror mystery game set in 1920s Norway, and storytelling genius Ragnar Tørnquist is behind it. We're in.We are also expecting to seefrom Telltale at some point, and are really hoping to see a sequel to. Although it’s unlikely to be out in 2015, we also know that Ron Gilbert, godfather of the adventure genre, is working onwhich heavily echoes the original. Maybe Jane Jensen will begin work on? Or perhaps we’ll get some news from Revolution Games on? Will Quantic Dream have anything in store for us to follow up? We’re also excited to see what The Astronauts will work on followingThere are some other upcoming games that won't fall under the 'adventure' genre, but are still heavily narrative- and choice-based, and may be of interest too. Heading more towards RPGs, we haveandDid we miss anything that you're particularly excited for? Let us know!