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Best Adventure games of 2013
The 136 best Adventure games released in 2013, ranked from 36,773 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2013 is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
A
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the first Zelda game made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an indirect sequel to A Link to the Past with the same version of Hyrule but with new characters and gameplay elements. Unlike the series' tradition, many areas of the world are accessible from the beginning of the game and the dungeons can be visited in any order. Puzzles are encountered not only in dungeons but also in the open world, a part of them revolves around the game's 3D visual effect. The 3DS touch-screen display shows the world, dungeon or map depending on where you are.
92
/100
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
A
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the first Zelda game made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an indirect sequel to A Link to the Past with the same version of Hyrule but with new characters and gameplay elements. Unlike the series' tradition, many areas of the world are accessible from the beginning of the game and the dungeons can be visited in any order. Puzzles are encountered not only in dungeons but also in the open world, a part of them revolves around the game's 3D visual effect. The 3DS touch-screen display shows the world, dungeon or map depending on where you are.
92
/100
04
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
05
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
06
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a remaster of The Wind Waker with an alternate recreation of the original's art style, several gameplay adjustments, a new lighting engine and higher resolution textures.
90
/100
07
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
08
The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first-person exploration game which ponders questions related to player agency, narrative pacing, escapism through gaming, objective-driven game design, authorial intent, and the conflict of interest between players and game creators.
88
/100
09
Pokémon X, Y
88
/100
10
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
88
/100
11
Kentucky Route Zero
88
/100
12
The Swapper
87
/100
13
Tearaway
87
/100
14
Year Walk
87
/100
15
Pikmin 3
87
/100
16
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
17
Papers, Please
85
/100
18
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
19
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
20
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
21
Risk of Rain
85
/100
22
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
23
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
24
Saints Row IV
84
/100
25
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
84
/100
26
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
27
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
28
ibb & obb
83
/100
29
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
83
/100
30
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
83
/100
31
Starseed Pilgrim
83
/100
32
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
83
/100
33
Desktop Dungeons
82
/100
34
DmC: Devil May Cry
82
/100
35
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
81
/100
36
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
37
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
38
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
81
/100
39
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
81
/100
40
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
41
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
42
Outlast
80
/100
43
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
44
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
45
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
46
Proteus
80
/100
47
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
48
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
80
/100
49
Evoland
80
/100
50
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
05
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
06
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a remaster of The Wind Waker with an alternate recreation of the original's art style, several gameplay adjustments, a new lighting engine and higher resolution textures.
90
/100
07
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
08
The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first-person exploration game which ponders questions related to player agency, narrative pacing, escapism through gaming, objective-driven game design, authorial intent, and the conflict of interest between players and game creators.
88
/100
09
Pokémon X, Y
88
/100
10
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
88
/100
11
Kentucky Route Zero
88
/100
12
The Swapper
87
/100
13
Tearaway
87
/100
14
Year Walk
87
/100
15
Pikmin 3
87
/100
16
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
17
Papers, Please
85
/100
18
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
19
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
20
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
21
Risk of Rain
85
/100
22
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
23
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
24
Saints Row IV
84
/100
25
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
84
/100
26
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
27
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
28
ibb & obb
83
/100
29
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
83
/100
30
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
83
/100
31
Starseed Pilgrim
83
/100
32
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
83
/100
33
Desktop Dungeons
82
/100
34
DmC: Devil May Cry
82
/100
35
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
81
/100
36
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
37
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
38
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
81
/100
39
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
81
/100
40
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
41
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
42
Outlast
80
/100
43
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
44
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
45
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
46
Proteus
80
/100
47
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
48
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
80
/100
49
Evoland
80
/100
50
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Adventure game of 2013?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 138 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.