adventure games

Join Lumi in a puzzle adventure to find her Grandfather in Lumino City. Meet interesting characters and solve clever puzzles to go from one part of the city to the other. Everything you see and interact with is made of real cardboard and cleverly animated with Flash.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Lumino City in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Humble Bundle version of Lumino City. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 3.6

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 3.6
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

In Shadow Man, you play as Michael LeRoi the voodoo warrior who protects our world from the dead crossing over from Deadside. Take on "The Five" and Legion immortal warriors with the Mask of Shadows and save Liveside.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Shadow Man in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Shadow Man. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 3.6

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 3.6
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine...

Dear Esther is the most graphically beautiful game made in the source engine.
Who is the narrator?
Who is your character on this remote island?
How can such a beautiful place exist?

Explore an abandoned island and cave systems with poetic narration and admire the exquisite landscapes.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dear Esther in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dear Esther. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.0.3

Wine Installation

Click Tools...

Play as Ellen Cross searching for the 15 paintings on a freighter lost at sea along with their owner Professor Vambrey, except for one painting: The portrait of Dracula
Explore high definition pre rendered enviroments in complete 360 degrees. Search for clues, interact with characters and follow of a mysterious story about Dracula.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dracula 4 & 5 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dracula 4 & 5. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux...

Play as Kate Walker and explore Western Europe all the way to Eastern Russia. Find the secret to Syberia by solving puzzles and interacting with interesting characters.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Syberia in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Syberia. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.0.3

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.3
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading...

Ethan Carter has send disturbing news about Red Creek Valley and now he's missing... investigate what really happened through visions, portals and communicating with the dead. Play as Paul Prospero in this horrifying mystery adventure and seek the truth in the most realistic visuals you have ever seen in a game.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Vanishing Of Ethan Carter in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Vanishing Of Ethan Carter. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.1 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.4-staging 64-bit

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

Mother Badger has to protect her cubs from a dangerous forest. Nurture each cub and lead them through dense terrain with a unique graphical style.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Shelter in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Shelter. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko...

Consortium is an excellent mix of Role Playing and First Person Shooter in a Sci-fi Mystery experience. You will play as "Six" the new Bishop of starship Consortium investigating a mysterious murder. This is a dialog heavy, interactive murder mystery on a single spaceship.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Consortium in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Consortium. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Brothers: Two Sons is a short story of rescue and survival. Discover beautiful lands and creatures as you control two brothers on an epic journey to a magical tree. Each puzzle needs to be completed with the help of both brothers, otherwise they will fail and their father will die.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.3...

Albedo Eyes From Outer Space is a First Person Shooter Mystery Puzzle Adventure. Manipulate objects, complete mini-games, solve puzzles and attack alien enemies. Of of this with a 60's sci-fi B-movie theme.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Albedo Eyes From Outer Space in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Albedo Eyes From Outer Space. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.2
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right
...

Amnesia Fortnight is a bundle of prototypes by Double-Fine Productions. These prototypes are quickly developed games without any real market limitations.
Basically, develop and have fun.
The bundle includes a classic RPG, an arena boss fight, sandbox robot creator/fighter, space sim, spooky adventure, platform adventure, trick-or-treat adventure and a sandbox music game.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Amnesia Fortnight in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Humble Bundle version of Amnesia Fortnight. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine...

From The Daily Dot.com:

More than a 100,000 World of Warcraft players using “bots” to automate gameplay were just handed down a six-month timeout from Blizzard Entertainment.

More here:
http://www.dailydot.com/geek/blizzard-bans-100000-players-world-of-warcraft/?fb=dd

Alone In The Dark: New Nightmare is the fourth installment of the series and was inspired by Resident Evil. Featuring amazing lighting effects as Edward Carnby walks around with a flashlight to reveal items and secrets behind the cover of darkness. Utilize many weapons and inventory items to kill evil demons, zombies, serphents and much more.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Alone In The Dark: New Nightmare in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of New Nightmare. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.6
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...

Eidolon is an open-world, survival game where you explore and learn about the lost civilizations after a massive earthquake. Hunt with a bow, fish, gather berries & mushrooms, explore the remains of a city and enjoy the surreal graphical simplicity.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Eidolon in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Humble Bundle version of Eidolon. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.5
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it...

Dreamfall - The Longest Journey is the sequel to the point and click adventure game The Longest Journey. While the first game was a traditional point and click game, this sequel takes a different direction. The world is fully 3D with larger open environments to explore. There is also a combat system as well as a few stealth sequences. The core gameplay is still puzzle solving like most adventure games.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux explained

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.5
Wine 1.7.33

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF



Or you can...

Memoria is a point-and-click adventure game that continues the story of Geron and Nuri from Chains of Satinav. This game runs very well on Linux. Like the previous game, this also have the short temporary freezes sometimes when entering a new area or after exiting dialogue. Anyone who enjoy point-and-click adventure games set in a fantasy world are likely to find this game very enjoyable.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux explained

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.5
Wine 1.7.33

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF

Make sure to download the Universal update as well



Or...

Discover a disturbing world in the mind of a crash survivor. In this psychological thiller you will explore creative worlds of horror in an interactive point-n-click adventure. Interact with spooky mangled characters, explore areas and objects, solve puzzles and try to keep your sanity.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Sanitarium in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.5
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next...

You need an Origin account, but it's absolutely free right now:

https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/dragon-age-1/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition

If you have played a video game in your life, then you probably heard of the Lego game franchise. Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Lord of the Rings and many more...

Lego Indian Jones 2 follows the Movie Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But of course has its silly moments, puzzles, jump tricks and cooperative game-play.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Lego Indiana Jones 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Lego Indiana Jones 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

This is a point and click adventure game made in 2012 by the German developer Daedalic. The game features beautiful visuals and story that stuck by me long after I completed it. It plays very well on Linux, except for a few stalls when exiting dialogue or entering a new location, but nothing that diminish the gameplay.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux explained

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.2
Wine 1.7.13

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF



Or you can use the lgogdownloader, which is my personal preferred choice. It is a very useful program for downloading GOG...