19 NEW Adventure Games of 2022

After a new thrilling adventure game? 2022 is filled with some incredible video game releases this year. In this list, we’re going to highlight a few adventure games that we think you might want to check out this year. This is just a list of new games, so don’t pay too much attention to the ranking quite yet. We won’t know how well these games will rank until they are officially released into the marketplace. So this list might drastically change up by the time 2022 wraps up.

Disclaimer: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Deliver Us Mars, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was removed due to be delayed.

#19 Gerda: A Flame in Winter

• Release date: September 1, 2022
• Developer: PortaPlay
• Publisher: Don’t Nod
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch

There are many war games out there, and some of the best ones are able to tell unique stories, especially ones based on life events. Here’s another one for you.

In a small occupied village in World War II, a young nurse named Gerda is determined to protect her fellow villagers at all costs, but with only her mind and the knowledge of the people, she must walk a tight rope if they’re all going to survive.

The game challenges you and Gerda to make decisions that will affect all around you. How trusting will you be of certain people, how will you treat the ones who are occupying their home, how far will you go to ensure the safety of your home?

The more you play, the more Gerda grows, see what she becomes, and whether it was all worth it.

#18 South of the Circle

• Release date: August 3, 2022
• Developers: State of Play, State of Play Games Limited
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
• Publishers: State of Play, 11 Bit Studios

Could your memories help you in a situation where hope is all but lost and death is all but certain?

South of the Circle asks those questions and more, as he has crash landed in Antarctica and must venture into the frigid cold wastelands in order to try and find help in order to escape. As he does, his life memories play before you and you learn the choices (for better and for worse) that led to him being there.

Will Peter regret all he has done up to this point? Will he find a way to get back to the one he loves? You’ll be the one to help make that decision.

#17 Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

• Release date: July 8, 2022
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
• Developers: Monkey Craft, BNE Entertainment, Monkeycraft
• Publishers: BNE Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games America Inc.

There have been a LOT of remasters as of late, and some of them have been surprisingly good, and the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is one that many people were surprised at when it came out in July.

If you don’t know, the Klonoa games came out in the 90s, and were 3D platformers that were set in a very unique world, where you played as the young Klonoa in order to save the world. Now, the first two games of the franchise have been bundled together to make the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series.

So if you haven’t been able to play these games before, or just want to enjoy them on a modern platform, you can get them right now!

#16 Return To Monkey Island

• Publisher: Devolver Digital
• Release date: Monkey Island
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, macOS, Microsoft Windows
• Developers: Ron Gilbert, Terrible Toybox

Once upon a time, the Monkey Island titles were some of the greatest games out there. They were funny, had true depth, and the gameplay was simple enough to be accessible for everyone.

Now, after so long, the original games’ director has returned for Return To Monkey Island! You’ll once again play as Guybrush Threepwood, but his days of glory have passed him by, and he’s not the only one who’s been “passed by”. A new squad of pirates are trying to take over everything. Now, Guybrush must dust himself off, sail the seas and explore new and familiar islands, and figure out what new things Monkey Island has to offer!

#15 Raft

• Release date: June 20, 2022
• Developer: Redbeet Interactive
• Publisher: Axolot Games
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, Linux

Survival is an adventure in and of itself, and Raft is one that is going to test your abilities in a rather refreshing way. Because not unlike a story such as Life of Pi, you are someone who is trapped on a raft in the middle of the ocean. And to survive, you must use what little you have to get more resources so you can make it to the next day.

That means going and collecting the trash you find in the ocean, and using the pieces you get to fish, expand your raft, and more.

If you think taking on this challenge alone is too hard, you’ll be able to play the game with a friend. Either way, you must survive.

#14 Dinkum

• Developer: James Bendon
• Publisher: James Bendon
• Release date: July 14, 2022
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

Yes, as in “Fair Dinkum”, in the game known as Dinkum you’ll be starting up a new life in a land that is very much like Australia. Complete with all the challenges that would come with being in such a terrain.

You’ll start small and make a little place under the stars for you and yours to sleep at, but then, you’ll start building up your town, and get to do it YOUR WAY. The more you expand, the more you’ll be able to attract visitors and see if they want to stay in your lovely little hometown.

Use your resources well, farm to get more, and keep your citizens happy while also maintaining a unique place to stay. It’s up to you, so don’t mess up!

#13 Norco

• Publisher: Geography of Robots
• Developers: Raw Fury
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows
• Release Date: March 24, 2022

You might think that point-and-click adventure games are dead, but that couldn’t be further from the truth as Norco will show you.

In this game, set in a very dystopian form of Southern Louisiana and its oil fields, you’ll play as a young man who has lost his brother after their mother passed away. The only ‘clue’ you have at the start is a fugitive android who agrees to lead you through the fields and other spots of the locale in order to find the truth.

But what may have started as a “simple journey” will eventually lead you to a harrowing quest to find answers amongst generations, and a world that is dying bit by bit.

#12 Slime Rancher 2

• Publisher: Monomi Park
• Developers: Monomi Park
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Release Date: 2022

The original Slime Rancher game was a major hit for fans and critics alike. Which goes to show that it’s not always the name of the game, but how well it plays.

Anyway, Slime Rancher 2 continues the fan by bringing back its main character, but taking her to an all-new location via Rainbow Island. And here, she’ll have a deep mystery to solve…and a whole bunch of new slimes to find, collect, and ranch.

Yes, everything you enjoyed about “growing slimes” is here, but expanded and with lots more options. Plus, with a deep story to tie it all together, you’ll be having fun for a LONG time.

#11 Open Roads

• Publisher: Fullbright
• Developers: Annapurna Interactive
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, X/S
• Release Date: 2022

What happens when a simple box in the attic leads to something much grander? You get Open Roads. The story of Tess and her mother Opal, who go on a road trip to end all road trips when a box of “family secrets” is unearthed, and they decide to go figure out what it all means, no matter how painful it may be.

This isn’t just an adventure, it’s about the journey for mother and daughter to truly find themselves, and with an interactive dialogue system, you’ll really dig deep into the relationship with these two.

Add that to a beautiful design? And Open Roads might just be one of the most unique and in-depth titles out there right now.

#10 Far Changing Tides

• Publisher: Frontier Developments plc
• Developer: Okomotive
• Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
• Release Date: February 21, 2022

A follow-up to Far Lone Sails, Far Changing Tides is a game that puts you in the form of a new protagonist and in a new part of the world. You are a lone boy who is upon a ship and must use that ship in order to sail across the barren land in order to find a new home.

The game will put you as Toe as you explore the flooded world and seek out the mysteries of it. One of which is that of your ship. You’ll learn more about it as you travel, as well as all that it can do.

The game is meant to give you a meditative experience, but also a compelling one as you avoid dangers in your ship as well as solve puzzles. So for a more unique gaming experience, you might want to try this out.

#9 New Tales From The Borderlands

• Release date: October 21, 2022
• Developer: Gearbox Software
• Publisher: 2K Games
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

Guess what? There STILL ain’t no rest for the wicked! Because New Tales From The Borderlands is coming, and that means it’s time to get into the saddle of some very questionable characters.

In this case, you’ll play as three characters on the literal worst day of their lives. Their planet is being invaded, and they might be the only ones who can stop it! So…go team?

The new game will feature a five-part story that’ll bring in old friends and new faces as you embrace a very cinematic story. Furthermore, your choices will affect all the things that go down in the future. So be sure you understand the choices you make.

#8 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

• Publisher: 2K
• Developer: Gearbox Software
• Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
• Release Date: March 25, 2022

Who doesn’t love the Borderlands series? If you don’t, well, then you’re clearly someone who’s not very wicked, alright?

Anyway, you might recall that in the second main game there was some DLC featuring Tiny Tina, a very young lady who loved to play games. Well, in Tiny Tina’s Wonderland, you’re going to get to do that in a whole new way.

Because you’ll be playing the Borderlands version of D&D, complete with Dungeon Master in Tiny Tina. You’ll be shooting up fantasy creatures left and right, all the while building yourself into the perfect champion to take them all down. Think you’re up to the challenge?

#7 Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection

• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Developers: Naughty Dog, Iron Galaxy
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
• Release Date: 2022

The Uncharted franchise may have been dubbed “Dude Raider” upon its first appearance, but it eventually became one of the most beloved action-adventure series ever. And now, the Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection is bringing you the two most recent games in the franchise (you know there will be more…) to you in one package.

Uncharted 4 A Thief’s End is the “final tale” of Nathan Drake, who has to solve one last mystery and do one last treasure hunt due to the mysterious arrival of his long-thought dead brother, Sam.

Then, in Uncharted Lost Legacy, you’ll play as Chloe Frazer who must work with someone she doesn’t exactly trust in order to stop a warlord from getting their hands on an important artifact.

Both games bring story, gameplay, and intensity to the mix, so you won’t lose by buying and enjoying these games.

#6 Stray

• Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
• Release: 2022

Stray is a game that puts players into the role of being a cat. Set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, the world mainly consists of androids. Overall, the game is about a cat trying to make it home to its family. However, you’ll have to navigate through this world carefully. You’ll come across several different environmental puzzles to progress further into the game. Fortunately, you will also get a companion drone to help you interact with various androids. As you go through the game, you’ll slowly uncover a mystery to this android-filled world. The game was initially slated to release last year, but it has since been pushed back to a launch window of 2022.

#5 Hazel Sky

• Developer: Coffee Addict Studio
• Publisher: Another Indie, Neon Doctrine
• Platform: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
• Release: 2022

Hazel Sky is an upcoming indie title that puts players into the role of a young man that’s sent to an abandoned island. It’s a tradition in which he must follow to show his skills as an engineer. While on the island, you must explore the open world and find the necessary parts to build a means of escape safely back home. However, while this is a traditional test for our protagonist, Shane, it’s his destiny in which the story will tell of one young man’s ambition that unravels hidden truths.

#4 Tchia

• Developer: Awaceb
• Publisher: Awaceb
• Platform: PS4, PC, PS5
• Release: 2022

Tchia puts players in control of a young girl as she explores her home island. There are secrets to be unveiled, NPCs to meet, and a grand journey for players to embark on when this game launches. What makes Tchia a bit unique is the fact that players can transform into over 30 different animals and over a hundred different objects. By transforming into something like a dog, players will dig holes in the ground or fly high within the skies like a bird. Right now, the game doesn’t have a launch date attached to the project quite yet, but we’re hopeful that we’ll get a chance to dive into this indie game before 2022 wraps up.

#3 Little Devil Inside

• Developer: Neostream Interactive
• Publisher: Neostream Interactive
• Platform: PS4, PC, XBO, PS5, NS
• Release: 2022

Little Devil Inside is an action-adventure game where we are tossed in an unusual 19th-century world. Players are stepping into the role of a swordsman who takes on a job to find all paranormal and supernatural elements scattered throughout the world. We know that there is a focus on exploration, combat, and survival elements in this game. Visually, the game will likely catch your attention, and the combat is a bit of a hack and slash. For some, this might be a game to sink some hours into as you start your campaign.

#2 Replaced

• Developer: Sad Cat Studios
• Publisher: Coatsink
• Platform: X/S, XBO, PC
• Release: 2022

Replaced takes place in a futuristic alternative version of 1980s America. Players step into an AI that is unwillingly tossed into a human body within the game. Our AI protagonist has an uphill battle in a world where the elite prey on the weak for currency and useful resources like their precious organs. The AI protagonist is adjusting to its new human life where you’re battling crime and greed-filled society within the game. You’ll find Replaced is set up as a pixel side-scrolling adventure, and the camera visuals definitely give a cinematic feel. Unfortunately, this title doesn’t have a specific release date just yet, but we should receive Replaced at some point later this year.

#1 A Plague Tale: Requiem

• Developer: Asobo Studio
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platform: X/S, PC, NS, PS5
• Release: 2022

A Plague Tale: Innocence came out in 2019, where players followed a young girl named Amicia along with her young brother Hugo. Taking place in 1348, the siblings find that they are being hunted down. You soon realize that Hugo’s blood is cursed, and having it will allow players to control the black plague by unleashing a flood of rats. But the game ends with our party still struggling to find a new home after their homestead was pillaged. While ridding the group that was initially hunting them down, the siblings learn that they need to find a cure for Hugo’s blood. Otherwise, the siblings might never have a peaceful life. With the sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem, players will attempt to reach a mysterious island that might hold the key to curing Hugo and ridding the black plague altogether.