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Best Adventure games of 2018
The 17 best Adventure games released in 2018, ranked from 10,809 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2018 is Marvel's Spider-Man, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2018.
- 17 games are listed on this page, carrying 10,809 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 17
01
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
02
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
The VR Edition of the critically acclaimed BAFTA award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
87
/100
03
A
Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive.
83
/100
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
02
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
The VR Edition of the critically acclaimed BAFTA award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
87
/100
03
A
Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive.
83
/100
04
Life Is Strange 2
The long awaited sequel to the award winning Life Is Strange returns with a new 5-part narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment.
82
/100
05
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
06
B
Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human is an interactive narrative adventure game developed by Quantic Dream and released in 2018. Set in a near-future Detroit where androids serve humans, the story follows three android protagonists—Kara, Connor, and Markus—who shape the city’s fate through their choices. Gameplay combines exploration, dialogue interactions, and quick-time events, with branching storylines and multiple endings. The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, freedom, and morality.
79
/100
07
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be Clementine and AJ's chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. In this gripping, emotional final season, your choices define your relationships, shape your world, and determine how Clementine's story ends.
78
/100
08
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe.
77
/100
09
11-11 Memories Retold
11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the western front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action. Both want to preserve their humanity and come back alive to their loved ones.
76
/100
10
Marvel's Spider-Man - The Heist
76
/100
11
B
A Way Out
75
/100
12
Q.U.B.E. 2
75
/100
13
Marvel's Spider-Man - Silver Lining
75
/100
14
Paratopic
72
/100
15
Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered
71
/100
16
Marvel's Spider-Man - Turf Wars
70
/100
17
Marie's Room
70
/100
Life Is Strange 2
The long awaited sequel to the award winning Life Is Strange returns with a new 5-part narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment.
82
/100
05
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
06
B
Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human is an interactive narrative adventure game developed by Quantic Dream and released in 2018. Set in a near-future Detroit where androids serve humans, the story follows three android protagonists—Kara, Connor, and Markus—who shape the city’s fate through their choices. Gameplay combines exploration, dialogue interactions, and quick-time events, with branching storylines and multiple endings. The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, freedom, and morality.
79
/100
07
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be Clementine and AJ's chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. In this gripping, emotional final season, your choices define your relationships, shape your world, and determine how Clementine's story ends.
78
/100
08
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe.
77
/100
09
11-11 Memories Retold
11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the western front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action. Both want to preserve their humanity and come back alive to their loved ones.
76
/100
10
Marvel's Spider-Man - The Heist
76
/100
11
B
A Way Out
75
/100
12
Q.U.B.E. 2
75
/100
13
Marvel's Spider-Man - Silver Lining
75
/100
14
Paratopic
72
/100
15
Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered
71
/100
16
Marvel's Spider-Man - Turf Wars
70
/100
17
Marie's Room
70
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Adventure game of 2018?
Marvel's Spider-Man currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 2,048 ratings. Ranking updated September 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.