Beste Spiele
Best Adventure games of 2016
The 157 best Adventure games released in 2016, ranked from 33,127 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2016 is Persona 5, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
S
Persona 5
Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption.
94
/100
02
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
93
/100
03
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
S
Persona 5
Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption.
94
/100
02
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
93
/100
03
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
04
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
92
/100
05
B
Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in March 2016, it is the fourth entry in the Souls series and the final instalment in the Dark Souls trilogy. Set in the decaying kingdom of Lothric, players take on the role of the "Ashen One," an undead warrior tasked with rekindling the First Flame to prevent the world from falling into darkness. The game features challenging combat, intricate level design, and a deep, lore-rich narrative.
89
/100
06
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
07
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
08
Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
89
/100
09
The Witness
The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. So, this is a game full of ideas.
88
/100
10
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
88
/100
11
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
88
/100
12
A
Titanfall 2
87
/100
13
Dishonored 2
86
/100
14
Pony Island
86
/100
15
Pokémon Sun
86
/100
16
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
86
/100
17
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
85
/100
18
Ratchet & Clank
85
/100
19
The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
85
/100
20
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
85
/100
21
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
84
/100
22
OneShot
84
/100
23
ICEY
84
/100
24
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
25
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
26
Hitman
83
/100
27
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
28
ABZU
83
/100
29
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
83
/100
30
Yakuza Kiwami
83
/100
31
BioShock Remastered
83
/100
32
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
33
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
82
/100
34
FINAL FANTASY XV
82
/100
35
Burly Men at Sea
82
/100
36
Dragon Quest Builders
82
/100
37
SuperHot VR
82
/100
38
Watch Dogs 2
81
/100
39
Sally Face
81
/100
40
Slime Rancher
81
/100
41
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
81
/100
42
GoNNER
81
/100
43
Arizona Sunshine
81
/100
44
Quadrilateral Cowboy
81
/100
45
Abzu
81
/100
46
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
81
/100
47
Quern: Undying Thoughts
81
/100
48
Oxenfree
80
/100
49
Wuppo
80
/100
50
Resident Evil 5 Remastered
80
/100
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
92
/100
05
B
Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in March 2016, it is the fourth entry in the Souls series and the final instalment in the Dark Souls trilogy. Set in the decaying kingdom of Lothric, players take on the role of the "Ashen One," an undead warrior tasked with rekindling the First Flame to prevent the world from falling into darkness. The game features challenging combat, intricate level design, and a deep, lore-rich narrative.
89
/100
06
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
07
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
08
Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
89
/100
09
The Witness
The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. So, this is a game full of ideas.
88
/100
10
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
88
/100
11
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
88
/100
12
A
Titanfall 2
87
/100
13
Dishonored 2
86
/100
14
Pony Island
86
/100
15
Pokémon Sun
86
/100
16
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
86
/100
17
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
85
/100
18
Ratchet & Clank
85
/100
19
The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
85
/100
20
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
85
/100
21
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
84
/100
22
OneShot
84
/100
23
ICEY
84
/100
24
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
25
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
26
Hitman
83
/100
27
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
28
ABZU
83
/100
29
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
83
/100
30
Yakuza Kiwami
83
/100
31
BioShock Remastered
83
/100
32
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
33
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
82
/100
34
FINAL FANTASY XV
82
/100
35
Burly Men at Sea
82
/100
36
Dragon Quest Builders
82
/100
37
SuperHot VR
82
/100
38
Watch Dogs 2
81
/100
39
Sally Face
81
/100
40
Slime Rancher
81
/100
41
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
81
/100
42
GoNNER
81
/100
43
Arizona Sunshine
81
/100
44
Quadrilateral Cowboy
81
/100
45
Abzu
81
/100
46
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
81
/100
47
Quern: Undying Thoughts
81
/100
48
Oxenfree
80
/100
49
Wuppo
80
/100
50
Resident Evil 5 Remastered
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Adventure game of 2016?
Persona 5 currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,064 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — 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.