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Perfect Tides: Station to Station review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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“The next stop in Meredith Gran’s outstanding coming-of-age series is very different but every bit as brilliant as its acclaimed predecessor”
Will Aickman reviews Perfect Tides: Station to Station for AGH. adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5870/...
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Station to Station is as worthy a follow-up to the brilliant original Perfect Tides as anyone could have hoped, continuing Mara’s story with the same insight, compassion and immersive writing while de...

Life Is Strange heading towards a dramatic Reunion in March | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM

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Life Is Strange heading towards a dramatic Reunion in March adventuregamehotspot.com/announcement... #adventuregame @deckninegames.com

Upcoming "epic finale" of the saga of Max and Chloe coming to PC and consoles on March 26th

Éalú review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 21, 2026 at 2:22 AM

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"It’s worth forking over some cheddar for this short but charming stop-motion puzzler about a wooden mat caught in a maze trap" - Johnny Nys reviews Beyond The Bark's - 'Éalú' - for Adventure Game Hotspot.
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Helping a little stop-motion mouse escape its hand-crafted maze prison in Éalú will warm your heart like a cheese fondue on a cold winter evening.

The House of Tesla review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM

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New historical character, same great puzzle-solving experience in a crackling adventure from the creators of The House of Da Vinci.
Eran Cohen reviews The House of Tesla adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5794/...
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The House of Tesla’s biographical elements are very well integrated into the numerous puzzles in this beautifully designed mechanical puzzle lover's bonanza.

Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint (DLC) review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 18, 2026 at 3:29 AM

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Here we go again. More goodness. Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint (DLC) review by Sean Parker of AGH. adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5670/... #indiegame #adventuregame #mysterygame

After two stellar Golden Idol Investigations spinoff DLC chapters, The Age of Restraint falters a bit under the weight of its complicated conspiracies, though it still manages to mostly deliver the go...

Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 16, 2026 at 5:25 AM

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New Hotly Anticipated list has been released at adventuregamehotspot.com .

Earth Must Die developer is excited about being number 1. Are YOU all excited for the game? What would you have at number 1? #indiegame #adventuregame

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EARTH MUST DIE is currently number one on @aghotspot.bsky.social's Hotly Anticipated games list!

Coming for PC on the 27th JANUARY! Wishlist now and join in on the anticipatin' 🤤
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A screengrab from the Adventure Game Hotspot website, of their Hotly Anticipated list of "Upcoming games generating buzz", with Earth Must Die sitting pretty at number one.

January 15, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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Off topic….kinda. I (Joshua) was wondering what your opinions are on Sophie Turner as the new Laura Croft? Is the TV series even something that you’re interested in?
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January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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What was the first adventure game that made you feel smart instead of just lucky?
The one puzzle you still remember solving without a walkthrough.

👇 Tell us below.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM

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“Hallelujah! It’s a short and easy but compelling start to a brand new mystery series, set in a secretive remote monastery.”

Johnny Nys of AGH reviews
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence- by @MakingEnemies adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5737/...
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It will likely leave you praying for more, as Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence takes you on a very short and simple but intriguingly eerie mission in a mysterious abbey teeming with secrets.

No more Early Access! SpaceVenture is officially released

January 13, 2026 at 2:04 AM

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@spacequesthistorian.com gets us pumped for the official steam release for Space Venture. What's new and different? Have a looksie.
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Thank Goodness You're Here! review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM

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You’ll surely be grateful for this short but hilarious cartoon adventure that delivers a thigh-slapping good time. Shawn Mills of AGH reviews the incredible Thank Goodness You're Here! adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5765/...
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Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absolute triumph of comedy...

Adventure games are back - and they are bigger than you think

January 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM

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Adventure games are back - and they are bigger than you think - NEW Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast youtu.be/n99tL7mMfIs?... #indiegames #adventuregame #videogames #adventuregamehotspot #pcgamer #indiegame #indiegamedev #pointandclickadventure #retrogamer #cozygamer #cozygames

s.p.l.i.t review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM

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“A short but compellingly atmospheric hacking thriller, though its steep learning curve and programming focus may divide players.” - Drew Onia of AGH reviews
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Everything works effectively to build tension over the course of s.p.l.i.t’s grim hour-long campaign, though the learning curve in the role of a rogue hacker may be a bit much to ask for some gamers.

The Final Chapter – A Carol Reed Mystery review | Adventure Game Hotspot

January 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Is this the end? You’ll want to book passage to Sweden to find out in another comfy, beautifully photographed mystery adventure.
The Final Chapter – A Carol Reed Mystery is reviewed by SeanParker of AGH adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5784/...
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Cozy and familiar, The Final Chapter does what's expected in a Carol Reed jaunt...

The Best Adventure Games 2025 Had to Offer Indie Gamers

January 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM

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My personal favorite Adventure Games 2025 - Joshua youtu.be/sLxui0kDrLQ?...
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Adventure Game Hotspot Looks Back on an Incredible 2025

January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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Thank you all for an amazing Adventure Game year at Adventure Game Hotspot
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The Best Adventure Games of 2000 - 2025 | Adventure Game Hotspot

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December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM

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The AGH Staff voted The Best Adventure Games of 2000 - 2025. Lots of hard work went into this one so please have a read and let us know your opinions. Did we miss any? Don't forget to share. adventuregamehotspot.com/feature/5760... #adventuregame #indiegame #indiegames

As we reach a momentous milestone, the staff of Adventure Game Hotspot looks back at best games of the last quarter century.

Happy Hotspot Holidays 2025 – A Developer Season’s Greetings Video | Adventure Game Hotspot

December 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM

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What is your favorite adventure game SOUNDTRACK of 2025?
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December 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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Hey folks, Jack here. On behalf of Adventure Game Hotspot, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday-of-choice! Enjoy our (revived) annual video filled with personal season's greetings from many top current and/or legendary game developers.
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Adventure Game Hotspot and many of this year’s (or any year’s) top developers share their personal best wishes at this special time of year.

Skip Lucas Arts & Sierra: Play These adventure games instead

December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM

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This is an adventure game binger’s dream.
@grundislav.games greatest are significantly discounted on Steam.

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December 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM

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New Adventure game video. Do you agree or disagree with these choices?
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The Empty Desk review | Adventure Game Hotspot

December 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM

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The Empty Desk review by Eran Cohen of AGH. Will you be playing this one?
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The Empty Desk is a supernatural whodunit with elements of conspiracy theories made into an average game with some serious shortcomings.

Detective Hayseed: The Cloning Madness review | Adventure Game Hotspot

December 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM

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Big changes on the latest Adventure Game Hotspot “Hotly Anticipated” list. Head over to the website to see who takes the top 2 spots. WHICH ONE ARE YOU THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT?
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December 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM

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“Remastered localization of popular Czech adventure unable to duplicate the success of the classics that inspired it”
Detective Hayseed: The Cloning Madness reviewed by Shawn Mills of AGH. adventuregamehotspot.com/review/4627/...
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The hand-drawn world is beautifully remastered and the story hints of promise, but Detective Hayseed: The Cloning Madness is riddled with illogically designed puzzles, poorly written characters and mi...