Adventure games continue to be a cornerstone of the indie scene, offering players not just challenges, but journeys filled with discovery, mystery, and imagination. September has brought with it a fresh wave of standout titles, each carving out its own unique space in the genre. From narrative-driven experiences to experimental twists on classic exploration, this month’s lineup proves once again that indie developers are pushing adventure gaming into exciting new territory.
Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile – $35.99 USD on Steam right now
In Death on the Nile, a peaceful cruise on the Nile is disrupted by a terrible crime. Thankfully, famous detective Hercule Poirot is onboard. Meanwhile, a private detective is tracking a murderer, leading her from London to Majorca, New York, and finally to Egypt.
The two investigations collide at Abu Simbel. The dynamic duo will solve a complex case full of twists and turns. But the story doesn’t end with the book, and it still holds many mysteries and twists, even for Agatha Christie fans.
Henry Halfhead – $9.74 USD on Steam right now
Have you ever wanted to be a bed? An apple? Or a flower?
Wait no longer; here comes Henry!
Henry Halfhead is a quirky sandbox adventure game about an odd little character with the ability to become any object within their reach. Discover every object’s unique properties and abilities and cleverly combine them to take Henry through their not-so-ordinary everyday life.
Bytebond – $10.19 USD on Steam right now
⚡ Team up and power through – Master energy management skills to charge machines, activate hidden systems, and unlock paths. Coordinate with your partner to solve puzzles that require perfect timing and cooperation.
🤖 Battle virus bots – Use teamwork and clever tactics to outmaneuver and delete them before they overrun the system.
🌐 Explore a digital world – Journey through glowing neon circuits, vast CPU corridors, and strange “data biomes” that feel alive. Each area hides secrets, shortcuts, and unique challenges.
🎮 Play your way – Swap effortlessly between online co-op, split-screen with friends, or solo play. No matter how you choose, the experience stays fast-paced, fun, and accessible.
🛡️ Join the Antivirus Special Forces – Control adorable yet powerful droids on a mission to save the system
LAN Party Adventures – $14.99 USD on Steam right now
Plug in & Play!
Strange things have been happening in our small town lately. Someone is messing with the townsfolk, and now Pedro is missing. All we want to do is hang out, set up LAN parties for some extra cash, and munch on some pizza, but I guess it’s down to us to find out what’s going down and fight back.
- Adventure Story: A nostalgia-filled single-player adventure with job-sim features.
- 2000s Tech: Connect VGA cables, manage speeds, avoid viruses, and master the command line.
- Sandbox Mode: Create LANs in your style.
Set up LAN Parties
It’s the year 2000, and you need to set up a series of LAN Parties at different locations. Power screens, connect cables, manage download speeds, and install software and games using dial-up! But watch out for viruses.
Unravel the Adventure
A chill yet mysterious story about friends and family told through a mix of comic book cutscenes, emails, phone calls, secret documents, and surfing the web. Every time you set up a new LAN Party, you discover more clues.
The Gang Investigates
Use your detective skills to uncover what is going on in your small town and find your missing friend. Dangerous? Maybe. But you have your gang; working together is the best way to save the town.
Endless LAN Parties
The weekend never has to end with sandbox mode. Order in some pizza and create as many LAN Parties as you like in your own style.
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo – $19.99 USD on Steam right now
Perhaps there’s a past that… we don’t want to remember.
But, is that really something we can just forget?
While this game features an engaging narrative and various puzzle-solving elements, it is ultimately a story that delves deep into the emotional taboos hidden within the human heart.
The theme of “facing yourself” comes up often, but how can someone actually accomplish that? Who is it that put the chains on your heart?
Or perhaps we’ve never truly seen our “real” selves.
The hope is that Type-NOISE: Shonen Shoujo is able to take players on a journey to heal their own hearts, giving them the courage to take a step forward.
Gloomy Eyes – $24.99 USD on Steam right now
In a world plunged into eternal night and torn by conflict between the living and the undead, one faint glimmer of hope still flickers in the hearts of two special souls. Gloomy Eyes tells the tale of Gloomy, a sweet zombie boy, and Nena, a mischievous human girl, who defy the rules by teaming up and embarking on a quest to bring back the daylight.
Control both Gloomy and Nena in a completely single-player experience, switching between characters to solve brain-teasing environmental puzzles. Each character brings their own set of abilities, and you’ll need the skills and quirks of both to progress through this delightfully wretched darkness.
Step into a world where the macabre meets the magical. Inspired by the art style of Tim Burton, Gloomy Eyes offers a lovingly crafted universe brimming with spooky charm, eerie beauty, and heartwarming gloom. No gore or jump scares to test your nerves, just a whimsical haunting atmosphere that will pull at your undead heartstrings.
Gather round for a heartwarmingly bleak fairy tale of necromantic adventure, as told by the old gravekeeper. While the living and the undead are squabbling something fierce, two unlikely souls meet and become one another’s closest companions. But for any hope of a cheery forever after, they must set off on a journey together to find the sun and restore its light to the world.
Each level is a stunning, handcrafted rotatable diorama, overflowing with visual macabre charm and ghoulishly delightful details. Explore these miniature worlds from multiple angles as you uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and play out a story of a love that should never be.
Neyyah – $24.99 USD on Steam right now
Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game, set within a collection of remote almost abandoned islands, separated by a series of complex portal machinery and laced with the fingerprints of two very intriguing cultures.
Upon waking up from a strange dream, you find yourself transported to a place called Olujay, where you meet Vamir, who sends you to Neyyah in the hope you will be safe there. For reasons you will discover upon your many explorations, Vamir needs you for a matter of great urgency.
A wrong must be righted. A civilization avenged. A secret revealed.
You end up on Neyyah with only a small amount of knowledge given to you by the frantic Vamir on what you’re supposed to do when you’re there.
Things don’t go as planned. In order to return to Olujay and reach Vamir, you will have to explore Neyyah – linking together the mechanical contraptions, rusted levers and blue plasma portal systems scattered throughout the bizarre landscapes, as you learn about the cultures that have shaped Neyyah.
Not everything is as it seems, and as you wander further into Neyyah’s ancient heart, your discoveries will lead you to uncover the very truths behind the fate of Earth itself…
Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders – $17.99 USD on Steam right now
Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders is a richly atmospheric point-and-click detective adventure set in a rarely explored chapter of European history. Step into the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser as you investigate a string of murders in Leipzig, Germany, a booming industrial city on the cusp of the 20th century.
Explore hand-pixellated scenes inspired by meticulous historical research. Examine clues, interrogate witnesses, and solve environmental puzzles as you navigate a city gripped by change and shadowed by crime. Your notebook and deduction board are essential tools—combine evidence, draw your own conclusions, and unmask the true culprit across four gripping murder cases.
Scour beautifully hand-pixellated environments for hidden clues, brought to life with detailed, handcrafted animations. Each scene captures the atmosphere of a bustling 19th-century Leipzig, Germany.
Cross paths with witnesses and suspects alike—but it’s up to you to tell them apart. Gain their trust, ask the right questions, and uncover what they’d rather keep hidden.
Keep track of every observation and witness statement in your notebook, where each scene has its own dedicated page for easy reference when you need it most.
Combine clues in your notebook to unlock new conclusions on your deduction board. Piece together the facts and identify the true culprit from a list of suspects.
Your choice of culprit in each of the four cases determines the outcome, making this a true test of your deductive skills. A sharp eye and keen mind are your greatest weapons in the fight against crime.
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September’s lineup shows just how diverse and imaginative indie adventure games can be. Each title offers its own unique take on exploration, storytelling, and discovery—reminding us why this genre continues to resonate so strongly with players. Whether you’re in it for the puzzles, the narratives, or the thrill of the unknown, these games are well worth adding to your list. And with more releases just around the corner, the adventure is only getting started.
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