Best Graphic Adventure

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Touching the Void is a 2003 British docudrama directed by Kevin Macdonald, adapted from mountaineer Joe Simpson's 1988 memoir of the same name. The film reconstructs the harrowing 1985 expedition in which Simpson and Simon Yates successfully summited the 6,344-meter Siula Grande in the Peruvian Ande...

Bone tells the story of three cousins, Fox, Granpa, and Crow, who find themselves stranded in a strange, post-apocalyptic valley. This graphic novel series is notable for its blend of fantasy adventure, dark humor, and surprisingly poignant character development. It’s a compelling read for readers i...

King City is a science-fiction comic created by Brandon Graham and initially published in 2007. It follows Joe, a young thief who returns to the sprawling city of the title with Earthling J.J. Catingsworth III, a specially trained cat whose abilities change according to the objects injected into it....

"Lumberjanes" is a coming-of-age comic book series created by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson, and Brooke Allen, and published by BOOM! Studios. The story centers around five diverse girls at a summer camp as they investigate supernatural mysteries, fight mythical creatures, and earn...

Into the Wild (2007) is an American biographical drama written and directed by Sean Penn, based on Jon Krakauer's book about Christopher McCandless, who donated his savings to charity and died alone in the Alaskan wilderness in 1992.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure is a 1989 point-and-click adventure game developed by Lucasfilm Games. Built on the SCUMM engine, it faithfully recreates the cinematic plot of the film. Players control Indiana Jones as he searches for the Holy Grail, navigating puzzles and...

The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello is a 2005 Australian animated short film directed by Anthony Lucas and produced by 3DFX Studios. Created using a silhouette animation style inspired by Lotte Reiniger, the film is set in a steampunk world where airships navigate between floati...

127 Hours (2010) is a British-American biographical survival drama directed by Danny Boyle, depicting mountaineer Aron Ralston's 2003 ordeal in Utah's Canyonlands where he amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder.

Hellboy: Seed of Destruction establishes the character as a monstrous agent working for the BPRD, a paranormal investigation agency combating ancient evil. Guillermo del Toro’s artwork and Mike Mignola's distinctive style create a dark fantasy narrative steeped in Lovecraftian horror. This story is...

Archer & Armstrong is a comic book series published by Valiant Comics, first launched in 1992. The series pairs two contrasting protagonists: Obadiah Archer, a young martial artist raised in a strict religious sect, and Armstrong (Aram Anni-Padda), an immortal warrior with centuries of experience. T...

Dracula: Resurrection is a 1999 graphic adventure game set in 1904 Transylvania. Following the death of Dracula, Jonathan Harker’s wife Mina returns to the region, prompting his journey through Borgo Pass. The player controls Jonathan as he utilizes a point-and-click interface and the Dragon Ring to...

Amulet is a middle-grade fantasy graphic novel series created by Kazu Kibuishi and begun in 2008, with the books published by Scholastic. It follows siblings Emily and Navin after they move into their late great-grandfather's house and discover a passage to the underground world of Alledia, where Em...

Curse of Enchantia is a 1992 graphic adventure game for MS-DOS and Amiga. The player controls Brad as he navigates the fantasy world of Enchantia, attempting to escape its witch-queen’s domain. Notable for its action-adventure gameplay and puzzle elements within a British-inspired setting, it's gear...

Impossibly tough and hairsprayed biker boys and girls fight turf wars in the streets, with much revving of motors and "you killed my buddy, prepare to die" dialogue. Based on the Shonen Magazine manga by Masahide Hashimoto, whose hero was so tough that he transferred schools 20 times. Only a Japanes...