The Best Android Adventure Games

For a long time, adventure games felt remarkably similar. First came text adventures, then enhanced text adventures with improved graphics, followed by the point-and-click classics like *Monkey Island* and *Broken Sword*. But the smartphone revolution has dramatically changed the landscape. The genre has exploded, branching out in so many directions that defining an "adventure game" is now a challenge. This list showcases the best Android adventure games, encompassing everything from cutting-edge narrative experiments to chilling political allegories.

The Best Android Adventure Games

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Layton: Unwound Future

This beloved puzzle series' third installment, *Unwound Future*, finds the Professor receiving a letter from his assistant, Luke, from ten years in the future! This sets off a time-traveling adventure packed with puzzles.

Oxenfree

A spooky and atmospheric adventure unfolds on a decaying island, a former military base. A strange rift unleashes eerie entities, and your choices and interactions significantly impact the unfolding events.

Underground Blossom

From the acclaimed *Rusty Lake* series, *Underground Blossom* is a surreal journey through eerie metro stations. Unravel a character's past during an unsettling train ride, exploring locations and using observation skills to progress.

Machinarium

A visually stunning tale of lonely robots in a peculiar, wordless future. Exiled to the scrap heap, you must solve puzzles, gather items, and rebuild yourself to return to the city and rescue your robot girlfriend. If you haven't played it, you should! And if you have, consider exploring other titles by Amanita Design.

Thimbleweed Park

Fans of murder mysteries with an *X-Files* vibe will love *Thimbleweed Park*. This graphic adventure game is set in a quirky small town brimming with memorable characters. Uncover their unique personalities as you investigate, all within a darkly humorous narrative.

Overboard!

With a unique premise—can you get away with murdering your husband?—*Overboard!* puts you in the shoes of a woman who’s just pushed her spouse overboard. Now, she must interact with passengers and maintain her innocence. The challenge is high, but mastering deception through multiple playthroughs is rewarding.

The White Door

In this psychological mystery adventure, you play a man who wakes up in a mental institution with amnesia. Uncover the reasons behind your confinement as you progress, using point-and-click mechanics and focusing on your daily routine.

GRIS

Some games are lighthearted escapades; others linger in your memory. *GRIS* is a journey through hauntingly beautiful worlds, mirroring the stages of grief. This experience may leave a lasting impact.

Brok The InvestiGator

Imagine *TaleSpin* with a gritty dystopian twist. *Brok The InvestiGator* offers puzzles, interactions, and optional brawling as you play a reptilian private investigator.

The Girl In The Window

This spooky escape room challenges you in an abandoned house where a gruesome murder occurred. Something is preventing your escape, forcing you to solve puzzles and unravel the mystery while facing a supernatural threat.

Reventure

Embark on a choose-your-own-adventure with over 100 different endings. Experiment with paths, discover solutions, and see where the story takes you.

Samorost 3

Another charming title from Amanita Design. Play as a tiny spaceman and journey across diverse worlds, exploring, befriending inhabitants, and using logic to solve puzzles.

Looking for faster-paced action? Check out our best Android action games!