This Humble Bundle is an absolute must for adventure game fans.

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This Humble Bundle is an absolute must for adventure game fans.

Tragically, it wasn't that long ago that adventure games were a thing of the past. But in a crowded field of competitors, Wadjet Eye Games' library stands out, evoking classic point-and-click without feeling old-fashioned. And thanks to this Humble Bundle (opens in a new tab), you get 13 of them for an absolute bargain.

You get 16 years' worth of adventure games, starting with Wadjet Eye's first game, a Jewish rabbinic adventure by studio founder Dave Gilbert; Wadjet Eye is also the publisher of two of the best cyberpunk games You'll also find plenty of third-party games, including Gemini Rue and Technobabylon.

It's hard to pick a favorite from this bundle. If I had to choose, I would pick Unavowed (opens in new tab), which I called "one of the best adventure games ever made (opens in new tab)" back in 2018. The game combines a point-and-click adventure game with a companion system that captures some of the best parts of BioWare RPGs, all wrapped up in a brilliant supernatural mystery. It also features some of my favorite art by Gilbert's longtime collaborator Ben Chandler, and manages to make even the most familiar city in the world, New York, a sinister and mysterious place.

The Blackwell series is also a must-see; who wouldn't want to solve a mystery with a sarcastic ghostly fellow from the 1930s?

Here's everything you get in the bundle:

Wadjet Eye also recently published the excellent The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (opens in new tab). Ian gave it a high score of 78, which I think is the best adventure game of 2022. Unfortunately, it's not in the bundle, but you can get a 33% off coupon.

As with all Humble bundles, this low price is just the minimum and you can pay more if you wish, with the payment split between Humble, Wadjet Eye, and the diabetes charity JDRF. This bundle is valid through February 1.

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