There aren’t many of us who would pass on a good adventure, whether real or virtual. The adrenalin rush and the sense of achievement that follows an adventure is pure and awesome. Our way of life and responsibilities make adventures in real life a rare occurrence. Now that games have better story lines for an adventure, spending couple of hours a day building an army and a civilization can be cheap and priceless at the same time.
After the break, you’ll find 10 great, fun adventure games that are free to play solo or in teams.
Top 10 Gaming Series: This is the fourth in a series of roundups covering the top 10 games in several different categories.
- The 10 Best Free Online Racing Games
- The 10 Best Free Online RPG Games
- The 10 Best Free Online Arcade Games
- The 10 Best Free Online Adventure Games (viewing)
Genesis AD
Genesis AD
Set in the year 2231, Earth’s supply of resources is dwindling and a new planet has been found to replenish. The only problem is the planet is also teeming with alien life, ready to savagely attack any outsiders. In Avatar style, while most of from earth are prepared to take what they need despite the cost of alien life, a group of resistance from within takes hold. Appalled that this primitive world won’t have a chance to evolve into an advanced civilization, they fight to sabotage their mission. In the epic adventure that will decide the fate of an overpopulated Earth, every capable fighter must choose their side.
- Game Type – Sci Fi
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
S4 League
S4 League
S4 League is a 3D Shooter adventure MMO with thousands of international players from across the world. With a manga comics like design, you’ll fight together and against other players in various game modes. To win you’ll have to equip your character with a selection of three weapons and a supernatural skill. A great storyline and strategic gameplay makes the game fun to play alone or with teams.
- Game Type – Shooter
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Planet Calypso
Planet Calypso
Planet Calypso is a social, economic and political action-adventure game set in the future where you will be a human colonist on a distant alien planet. After an exhausting five year conflict with an invading robot enemy, the long awaited promise of peace and prosperity on Calypso remains elusive.
The war-time economy has produced industrialists with the resources to buy up Calypso’s precious land, while disgruntled ex-soldiers are left to wander Calypso, hunting and mining for their survival. During gameplay you will explore over 1500 square kilometers and can develop more than 200 unique skills, as you follow you own unique story with others from around the world.
- Game Type – Sci Fi
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Pirates of the Burning Sea
Pirates of the Burning Sea
Fans of the legendary Jack Sparrow? Now you can be a pirate too! The game features high-seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder. Set against the backdrop of the New World of the 18th century, players can choose one of three nations — England, France or Spain — or choose the role of a pirate and battle it out for glory and power.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
War of Angels
War of Angels
In War of Angels, you get to pick your character classes from the available four and can either be a villain or a hero. Immerse yourself in a world of highly-detailed graphics with a unique look that combines Western conventions with an Asian flair where you’ll be controlling winged creatures for fight in land, air and water. Any skilled warrior can earn their wings and take their battles to the skies. Show your opponents that you’re not afraid of conflict! Take off and become a warring angel.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Lost Saga
Lost Saga
If not for anything, you should play this adventure game just for its cool characters and gorgeous animation. You can play one of the 23 great heroes from time and space with hundreds more coming in the next season. Each hero has a unique skill and playing him will bring fame and fortune to you and your team taking you ahead. Gameplay takes battles everywhere — from the ancient ruins to icy rifts, space stations and more.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Savage 2
Savage 2
Set in the ancient days of the Lost Civilization, Savage 2 brings a mix of RTS and FPS into gameplay making it a unique experience. In this adventure you can choose sides — man or beast — during your quest in the ancient world. Players have access to 16 different units to build the civilization and thereby enhancing their skills and abilities.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
League of Legends
League of Legends
With a team oriented game play, League of Legends is a fantasy adventure where players will fight against other teams all the while controlling their champions. With each successful session, players will get special experience points which can be used to your advantage during gameplay. League of Legends is known for its fantastic graphics.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Battle Forge
Battle Forge
From the gaming powerhouse EA comes the fantasy adventure, Battle Forge. In this next gen. game you’ll fight epic battles against evil along with your friends. Conjure wonders of the old, bring about storms and wildfires or wonderful blessings and mystical healings. At your word, legendary creatures spring to life, heroes, monstrosities, dragons and spirits are shaped of pure elemental power to do your bidding.
What makes BattleForge special is that you can assemble your army yourself: the units, buildings and spells in BattleForge are represented by collectible cards that you can trade with other players.
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Loong
Loong
Loong: The Power of the Dragon is a fantasy adventure set in ancient China. Discover the mysteries surrounding the nine cities in your search for the legendary Dragons — forces of good which once ruled and shaped the earth. In the deepest of dungeons you may find the remnants of these powerful spirits and with them achieve unparalleled strength and power. Swords and Dragons you say? Should be fun!
- Game Type – Fantasy
- Multiplayer – Yes
- Paid Upgrades – Yes
- Leaderboard – Yes
- Mac Ready ? – No
Share Your Thoughts!
Which one is your favorite online adventure game? Which genre, Sci Fi or Fantasy, is ideal for an adventure game?