Best Adventure games of 2020
The 115 best Adventure games released in 2020, ranked from 19,061 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2020 is The Last of Us Part II, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated août 2026.
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
95
/100
02
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
03
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Hades
93
/100
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
05
Half-Life: Alyx
93
/100
06
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
07
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
08
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
09
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
10
Dreams
89
/100
11
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
89
/100
12
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
13
The Last Campfire
88
/100
14
Black Mesa
88
/100
15
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
16
Wasteland 3
87
/100
17
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Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
18
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
19
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
20
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
86
/100
21
Until You Fall
86
/100
22
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
23
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
24
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
85
/100
25
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
26
Spiritfarer
84
/100
27
Paradise Killer
84
/100
28
Genshin Impact
83
/100
29
Fortnite
83
/100
30
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
31
Carto
82
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
33
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
34
The Pedestrian
82
/100
35
Creaks
82
/100
36
Disc Room
82
/100
37
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
38
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
39
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
40
Paper Mario: The Origami King
81
/100
41
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
42
SnowRunner
81
/100
43
Dirt 5
81
/100
44
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
45
Noita
80
/100
46
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
80
/100
47
Persona 5 Strikers
80
/100
48
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
49
Visage
80
/100
50
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
80
/100
What is the best Adventure game of 2020?
The Last of Us Part II currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 1,678 ratings. Ranking updated août 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.