Recommend interesting quests in Russian. The best quest games on PC

The first quests in Russian appeared back in the 90s. The pioneer in the genre was the game (still under MS-DOS) “Pilot Brothers” based on the same name. The project attracted gamers with its excellent humor, wonderful voice acting and nice graphics. Then games poured in as if from a cornucopia: relatively cheap to produce, they gave developers the opportunity to quickly release one project after another and at the same time make money against the backdrop of the general financial crisis. It was on domestic quests that the Buka company took off, which successfully exists to this day.

Russian quests are united by several factors: absurd humor, cartoonish visual style, illogical levels of “find a syringe in a book, fill it with bees and release them through the keyhole in a bathhouse” - however, perhaps this is precisely why they are loved by domestic gamers. Over the course of two decades, many interesting games in the genre have been released, ranging from the wildly popular “Petka and Vasily Ivanovich” to cliched crafts based on “Ranetki”. To help you find quality projects in all this diversity, we have compiled a small top of the best quests in Russian.

1. Petka and Vasily Ivanovich

A legend of domestic quest building, a series of 9 games based on bearded anecdotes about Chapaev and his orderly Petka. Each issue of the series is a theater of the absurd, where the heroes find themselves in some incredible adventures, filled to the brim with jokes and funny situations. Buka has recently re-released some classic games about Petka and Vasily Ivanovich for PC and mobile devices, so gamers can once again go on a journey to the places of glory of famous characters.

2. Mor. Utopia

In this quest, players find themselves in a city where a terrible epidemic of an unknown disease is raging. They need to survive, save people if possible (those who want to be saved) and find out the cause of the terrible Pestilence. The Ice-Pick Lodge studio is known for its original approach to game development and projects that go far beyond the boundaries of genres (just remember another masterpiece of game makers -), so you should definitely get acquainted with its creations. In addition, the developers are happy to provide this opportunity: you can buy and download Pestilence games. Utopia with updated graphics and for modern computers. Also in 2019, Ice-Pick Lofge released a remake of the original game called - and it is perhaps the strangest adventure you could see.

3. Sublustrum

Not all Russian representatives of the genre are made in a humorous manner. For example, the game Sublustrum, included in our selection of the best quests, takes gamers on a mystical adventure in a mansion that holds many secrets. In an empty house, the main character faces doors to other worlds, difficult puzzles and a story that leaves behind more questions than answers.

4. Pilot Brothers

A series that dates back to 1997. It is based on the famous animated series and contains a number of games that throw the heroes into various locations and situations: detectives investigate the disappearance of an elephant from, identify a serial maniac and even go to distant Tasmania. Each game in the Pilot Brothers series is a sea of ​​great humor and entertaining, although not always logical, puzzles.

5. Knock-knock-knock

A horror quest in which you need to complete the only goal - to survive until dawn in a house where some evil entity lives. The project intrigues with its mysterious plot, captivates with interesting puzzles, and sometimes causes laughter thanks to its inventive black humor. Fans of non-standard games will really like it.

6. Last year's snow fell

A game based on the cartoon of the same name, made in an identical “plasticine” style. The main character needs to find the missing bathhouse, and players are invited to participate in this adventure, communicate with familiar characters and laugh at numerous jokes.

7. Cradle

8. The Great Perhaps

9. "Space Rangers"

“Space Rangers” is a project outside of genre boundaries, in which too many mechanics are mixed in to be classified as any specific direction. Nevertheless, there are also elements of a quest, a text one at that, and this part of the game is considered by many to be the best. A variety of scenarios will appear in front of you, and you will have to use all your ingenuity and intelligence to emerge victorious from them. There are a lot of quests in the game, so you won’t get bored.

10.Protocol

This humorous (sometimes too much) game will ask you to solve puzzles somewhere in the research complex. The goal of your mission is to establish contact with an extraterrestrial life form, but do not expect that it will be easy: you will have to die many times, find yourself in a dead end, curse the game with the last words, and then gather your strength and move forward to further developments. Protocol is infuriating, but also captivating, which is why it deserves a place in our top.

Conclusion

It is almost impossible to cover the entire list of domestic quests - it numbers hundreds, if not thousands, of projects, among which there are both frankly bad and, without exaggeration, brilliant games. The best of them are presented in our selection, but you can familiarize yourself with the rest if you wish.

Hi all! I have collected here the best selection of quests on PC of all time. If you want to suggest a game, write in the comments the name of the game and an explanation of why you think it is the best.

Myst

Release date: 1995

Genre: Quest

A first-person graphic quest that became a model (and for many, even a real “icon”) of the genre, subsequently giving rise to many similar projects. The plot of the game, which also received four sequels, formed the basis for a number of works of fiction.

During the game, we move between locations by clicking on active areas of the screen. As the game progresses, the character finds pages from two books that contain certain information. Subsequently, based on the knowledge gained, the player will have to make a certain choice. The game is distinguished by very complex puzzles, a strong plot and some non-standard solutions for the genre (for example, lack of inventory, etc.).

Broken Sword Series

Release date: 1996-2013

Genre: Quest, point-and-click

A series of adventure games in which each part has its own storyline. The first two parts have hand-drawn, slightly cartoonish graphics. Starting from the third part, the graphics in the game become three-dimensional with an emphasis on realism. In terms of gameplay, the game is a classic point-and-click quest, in which we move between locations, find the necessary items there and solve riddles of varying degrees of difficulty.

This series is one of the favorites among fans of the genre; it is not surprising that a re-release of the first part was released in August 2010, and then a re-release of the second on December 16, 2010. It is worth noting that the re-releases have been somewhat simplified due to the fact that all active places and zones are now highlighted with special markers.

Blade Runner

Release date: 1997

Based on the movie of the same name, it's an adventure game with a third-person view. The plot is based on a detective investigation with an incredibly intricate interweaving of evidence, facts and various circumstances that will subsequently lead the player to one of 16 endings! The game has many branches with various events, and places where the player needs to make a certain choice will be marked “Choice”.

In general, the developers managed to convey the atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic future very well, and the presence of multiple endings, as well as the possibility of such a deep influence on the development of the storyline, makes the game really interesting and original (especially considering its release date).

Nancy Drew series

Release date: 1998-2015

A series of popular quests telling the story of a girl detective named Nancy Drew (based on a series of books by writer Caroline Keene). The gameplay in the games is traditional for the genre - in most cases we control the main character and travel around the world, interrogating witnesses and suspects, as well as collecting evidence and solving puzzles of varying complexity along the way.

It is worth noting that this series, which currently has 32 games, does not belong to the hardcore representatives of the genre and is aimed primarily at teenagers and female audiences, but it is definitely worth getting acquainted with, especially since some parts have a truly interesting and exciting plot.

Grim Fandango

Release date: 1998

Genre: Quest

A graphic quest based on Aztec myths and legends about the afterlife and telling about the adventures of Manuel Calavera in the World of the Dead. The game was an attempt to revive the quest genre, thanks to which a completely new engine was used, and some traditional components of the genre were changed. For example, the game does not use a mouse, and the character’s interaction with objects in the game world occurs when the character is in close proximity to them.

The game received a lot of positive reviews and also won many prestigious awards. On January 27, 2015, a re-release of the project was released, called Grim Fandango Remastered. The changes affected mainly the graphical component of the game, and the ability to control it with the mouse was added.

A series of games about Petka and Vasily Ivanovich

Release date: 1998-2016

A series of hand-drawn point-and-click quests telling about the adventures of Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his orderly Petka. Each game in the franchise has its own plot, unrelated to other parts of the series. The gameplay is traditional for the genre - we wander around locations, collect objects and try to use them in different places. Some parts contain simple mini-games.

All games about Petka and Vasily Ivanovich are filled with sparkling humor and parodies of everything and everyone. Most of the characters from the earlier games return in the later ones in new ways, while they traditionally do not remember who they were in the previous games. It is noteworthy that in 2016, the first two parts of “Petka” were re-released with additional graphics and re-voicing of some lines.

Syberia 1-3

Release date: 2002-2017

Genre: Quest

A trilogy in the adventure quest genre, characterized by good graphics and an incredibly interesting plot. All three parts are classic representatives of the point-and-click genre, so the gameplay here is appropriate - we move through locations, look for active points on the screen and interact with them. The heroine has an inventory in which objects and documents found during the game are stored, which often contain hints for solving puzzles.

The trilogy is deservedly considered one of the best representatives of the quest genre. It’s definitely worth playing, at least to enjoy the fascinating story, and in general, if you decide to get acquainted with the genre, then it’s best to start your acquaintance with “Siberia”. There is one on our website that I wrote with pleasure myself.

Sherlock Holmes series

Release date: 2002-2016

Genre: Quest detective

A series of games about the famous London detective, made in the quest genre. The plots of each part are based on works of the same name, but have their own history, somewhat different from the book source. Currently, 8 games in the main series have been released, in which the main characters are detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and assistant Dr. Watson.

The gameplay is made in the style of a “classic” quest, i.e. we move around locations, communicate with characters, look for clues and various objects, sometimes combine them and solve riddles of varying complexity. Often the player has to use various detective devices, for example, a magnifying glass, etc. Depending on the part, we can play from the first or third person (sometimes it is possible to switch the view).

Samorost 1-3

Release date: 2003-2016

Genre: Quest, adventure

A fascinating trilogy made in the quest-puzzle genre, the main feature of which is the original and unique graphic style (which is not surprising, because the game developer is a Czech designer with his own original vision of the world around him). In all parts we play as a little Dwarf, and control is carried out by clicking on the screen. Most puzzles are solved through trial and error. Also, our hero can sometimes help other characters, who in turn can help him in passing a certain place.

The project was warmly received by players and critics, who highly appreciated the original graphics of the games. In addition, each of the parts of the series received prestigious awards and prizes, mainly for the best design and innovative gameplay.

Still Life

Release date: 2005

Genre: Quest

An exciting quest, the main feature of which is the ability to play for two characters, as well as move actions from the present to the past and vice versa. The main character of the game is an FBI agent named Victoria McPherson, who is investigating a series of brutal murders in modern Chicago. The girl finds the diary of her grandfather, Gustav, who was a detective in Prague in the 20s and investigated similar murders.

Control of the characters, between whom we will periodically switch, occurs from a third person. Players will need to search and compare clues, pick locks, solve various kinds of problems, etc. It is worth noting that it was not without reason that the project received an “18+” rating, but this is due to the fact that during the investigation the player will observe incredibly bloody and brutal murder scenes.

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

Release date: 2006

Genre: Quest

A three-dimensional third-person quest with elements of action-adventures and stealth, recognized as the best adventure game of 2006 by many gaming magazines. The gameplay combines puzzle solving with combat, and some episodes will even require players to sneak around without enemies noticing or hack electronic devices. In this case, the character may even die, which is why the player will have to start from saving. We have three characters and you can switch between them depending on the plot.

A nice feature of the game is the ability to solve some problems in different ways (for example, use brute force, complete a task secretly, or use the art of persuasion). The uniqueness of the gameplay lies not so much in the puzzles, but in managing the interaction of the characters as they travel around the world.

Aquaria

Release date: 2007

Incredibly atmospheric and stylish graphic point-and-click quest. The action takes place in the world of robots. The most noticeable difference from other games of this genre is that our hero (a small robot) cannot interact with any objects on the screen, but only with those that he can reach. In this case, the protagonist’s body can stretch a little or, on the contrary, shrink.

Otherwise, the gameplay is traditional - we wander around locations and interact with everything we can, completing puzzles along the way. There are no dialogues; instead, the characters have animated “thought clouds”. The game received many prestigious awards, including as the best indie game of 2009.

Limbo

Release date: 2010

Stylish graphic indie platformer with elements of such genres as puzzle, adventure and survival horror. Here we control a boy who must go through a series of tests, riddles and traps, and save his sister from limbo. The gameplay can be described as “trial and error”, since one wrong action and the character instantly dies. And believe me, you will die often, very often, and in a wide variety of ways.

The project is made in stylish black and white graphic design. This gives the game atmosphere. The controls are simple and the puzzles aren't too difficult. At least, there are no impassable places in the game, so as soon as you figure out the algorithm of actions on this or that part of the path, it will immediately become quite easy to complete.

The Next BIG Thing

Release date: 2011

Genre: Quest

A graphical point-and-click quest with a flexible hint system, the main focus of which is on exploring locations and finding items (they can be inspected in the inventory). The plot of the game is built around two reporters who arrived at an event called “Monster's Ball” to film a report there. It is noteworthy that some riddles in the game can only be solved after talking with a certain character, which means that sometimes it is better to skip the unsolvable puzzle and try to go a little further.

The project received mostly positive reviews, and the Games-TV portal even rated it “worth buying,” noting that there is a lot of excellent humor, as well as “amazing” characters. And indeed, the game’s humor is truly sparkling. The project is worth going through at least once to enjoy great jokes and a good plot.

L.A. Noire

Release date: 2011

An action-adventure detective simulator in which players find themselves in Los Angeles in 1947 in the role of police detective Cole Phelps. Our hero will have to solve several high-profile crimes, for which he will need to inspect places in search of evidence and clues. Moreover, how fully the picture of the incident will be revealed will directly depend on the successful actions of the player.

The game is made atmospheric and of very high quality. The good news is that there are side missions that the character can receive via police radio. You can move around the game world both on foot and by transport, which opens as we advance in our careers. It is possible to change the character's costume (some outfits of the main character give him certain bonuses).

Deponia

Release date: 2012

Genre: Quest adventure

An adventure graphic quest in the point-and-click genre, telling about the adventures of the failed inventor Rufus. The gameplay competently follows all the canons of the genre - we move through locations, collect objects, communicate with characters and solve puzzles. There is an inventory with two options for using items.

The project is distinguished by its unique drawing style, eccentric characters, unusual humor and exciting puzzles. It is impossible not to note the high-quality plot, which, although it seems a little banal, gives players unexpected twists. In general, after completing this game, you immediately want to watch the next parts to find out “what will happen next.”

Dear Esther

Release date: 2012

Genre: Quest, arthouse

An experimental game project made in the genre of a first-person quest (although it would be more correct to call this game an interactive book). According to the plot, we find ourselves on a small uninhabited island, while a voice-over reads to us excerpts of a letter addressed to a certain Esther. The goal is extremely simple - to get to the beacon tower with a flashing light. Moving through locations, we hear parts of the narrative in which key characters appear. As the player explores the island, he finds abandoned buildings, caves, and even the remains of sunken ships.

Who you are? What are you doing on this strange island? What or who are you looking for? All you have are your feet, carrying you through this incredibly atmospheric and incomprehensibly fascinating game. The project is simply a must-see, as it is probably the most skillful and memorable game of our generation. On our website the game is included in .

Botanicula

Release date: 2012

Genre: Quest

Traditionally for the developer, the game has no spoken or written dialogue, but there is interaction with the characters. The project has a very original graphic style, interesting puzzles and an excellent soundtrack, which was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Audio Award at IGF’12.

Broken Age

Release date: 2014

Genre: Quest

An exciting adventure quest in which the player controls two characters at once (you can switch between them at any time). At first glance, the boy Shay and the girl Vella are in no way related to each other, but the events that permeate the plot look the same and gradually a very interesting picture of what is happening is built before the player.

During the game, we alternately control one or the other character, explore the world and interact with various elements of locations. In addition, characters can collect various items to use later in the story. The dialogues have a system for selecting an answer option. The project is divided into two parts.

Murdered: Soul Suspect

Release date: 2014

Genre: Action adventure, survival horror, quest,

A noir thriller made in the action-adventure genre, in which the main character (police detective Ronan) manages to die before the gameplay begins. However, death does not stop the brave policeman and now, in the form of a ghost, he continues to find his killer, especially since otherwise he will not be able to reunite with his wife, who tragically died a little earlier. The second hero is the girl Joy, pursued by the same maniac who killed our policeman.

The most interesting thing in the game is the investigations in which we need to collect evidence. The detective’s abilities help us a lot in this - he can inhabit people, exert mental influence on them, study papers in their hands, etc. The project turned out to be incredibly stylish and interesting - the story is presented well, and the characters want to worry.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Release date: 2014

Genre: Quest adventure, puzzle,

A graphic puzzle quest with platform elements and several playable characters, telling about the events that took place during the First World War. Essentially, this is an interactive story about four different people (and one dog) who find themselves at the front, and who will now have to achieve their goals shoulder to shoulder.

The gameplay is based on movement in a 2.5D perspective, where characters wander around locations, look for objects, communicate with NPCs and solve various puzzles. The game received mostly positive reviews. Many critics noted that the developers managed to tell players about complex things in a simple and accessible way.

Dreamfall Chapters

Release date: 2014

Genre: Quest

An atmospheric adventure, which is a direct continuation of the game Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, and is divided into five episodes. The game takes place in spirit worlds, with most locations open for exploration, regardless of the main plot. Characters are controlled from a third person, and objects that can be interacted with will be highlighted when you hover over them with the cursor. The emphasis in gameplay is on exploring the world and solving puzzles. Also, a considerable part of the game time is devoted to dialogues between the characters.

Despite the fact that the ending in the episodes is always the same, the player will often have to make important decisions, the consequences of which will affect the plot. The project turned out to be quite a strong quest and a worthy continuation of the previous game. A must read for fans of the genre!

Fran Bow

Release date: 2015

Genre: Quest, Survival horror

A graphical point-and-click quest with horror elements, telling the story of a teenage girl, Fran Bow, who, by the will of fate, ended up in a children's psychiatric hospital. Our heroine can move around locations, communicate with characters and solve simple puzzles. Also, as you progress, you will come across simple mini-games. One of the features of the game is the presence of several realities, the transition between which is sometimes played out in a very original way. Some riddles are built specifically on this game “trick”.

The game turned out to be very atmospheric and exciting. Many critics and players praised the plot; gaming sites gave the project 8 points, noting that this adventure game is a classic game of the genre, although without deep meanings, but with a strong plot and graphic component.

Armikrog

Release date: 2015

Genre: Quest

An original graphic quest made of plasticine (the ideological successor to the game Neverhood). The project is made in the point-and-click genre, so the gameplay will be traditional for similar games. In particular, we will move around locations and solve various puzzles. The riddles will gradually become more complicated, but the truly difficult places in the game can be counted on one hand.

The project turned out to be very original, despite the obvious attempt to play on nostalgia (which sometimes the developers are very successful at). The passage will not take you much time, so you won’t have time to get bored with the game. The plot is simple, but captivating. At least, the desire to find out how it all ends keeps me glued to the monitor until the very end.

Inside

Release date: 2016

Genre: Quest, puzzle, platformer

An indie platformer with puzzle elements, which is the ideological successor to Limbo, from which the game received similar gameplay and visuals. We move mainly to the right side of the screen (with the exception of places where we need to overcome various obstacles to the paths of movement in the other direction or even up), we encounter various challenges and solve physical puzzles (usually related to the manipulation of objects). There is no interface as such, and it is not needed here.

The player’s task is to try to overcome trials without the death of the hero, who has the most ordinary human vulnerabilities. If you get in the way of an enemy, the only correct solution is to avoid direct confrontation with him. If the character dies (and you will die often), then you will have to start from the nearest control point.

Day of the Tentacle Remastered

Release date: 2016

Genre: Point-and-click

A remaster of one of the most famous classic quests with tons of humor, the action of which develops in three time periods: in the past, present and future. At the same time, by influencing the past, we will change the present, etc. The gameplay is traditional for the point-and-click genre - we wander through locations, find objects, use them and move on, communicating with characters along the way. The riddles in the game are moderately complex, but quite solvable in a logical way.

The remake contains updated graphics (it is possible to switch to the old graphic version), developer comments and a number of small gameplay improvements.

Full Throttle Remastered

Release date: 2017

Genre: Quest

A high-quality re-release of the 1995 game of the same name, the same developers who worked on the original worked on it. The game is a classic hand-drawn point-and-click quest, in which the models, backdrops, sound design have been significantly improved, and new control options have been added. Traditionally for the genre, players here need to carefully study the world around them and solve puzzles of varying complexity (some can make you really strain your brains).

The remaster, like the original game in its time, received positive reviews. Many noted the trademark humor, which has not gone away (especially since the plot copies the original 100%), as well as the high-quality redesigned graphics. It is worth noting that the game has the ability to switch to the original graphics and sound from 1995 (just press F1 on the keyboard).

Varenje: Chapter 1

Release date: 2018

Genre: Point-and-click

A colorful quest with nice art, in which we find ourselves in the fictional world of a gamer gone crazy. The gameplay is expected for the point-and-click genre - we slowly explore locations, look for objects and periodically solve puzzles along the way.

Separately, it is worth noting the work of the artist - the art in the game is simply magnificent with attention to detail. Finding quest items on them is a pleasure. The advantages of the game include stylish graphics, a pleasant soundtrack, and a variety of puzzles. The first chapter is distributed free of charge, but the full version will have to be purchased.

Unavowed

Release date: 2018

Genre: Third person quest

A detective quest with a classic third-person perspective and elements of mysticism, in which we must investigate various paranormal crimes. The gameplay here is no different from other similar games - we explore locations in search of evidence, communicate with suspects and solve puzzles. The main emphasis here is on dialogues. The original move is that we will communicate both with living people and with all kinds of ghosts.

Another solution atypical for quests is the presence of assistants for the main character. Moreover, we can take two on a mission at once. Assistants have some useful skills, and generally help in solving problems that can often be solved in several ways. In between missions, we are at the headquarters, where we can chat with other characters and learn more about their interests.

Chaos on Deponia is a continuation of the first part of the colorful two-dimensional quest Deponia, the events of which take place on the planet Deponia. The main character of the game, Rufus, will once again have to save his world from disaster. To do this, he will need to bring together all the essences of the beautiful Goal, whose mind has been divided into three different personalities.

2014 Quests

Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey is a sequel to the popular game Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, in which you will find a deep plot that continues the story of Zoe Castillo, beautiful interactive fantasy worlds and the ability to play as three characters. You will visit familiar locations and meet characters from previous parts.

2013 Quests

Goodbye Deponia is the final part of the adventures of Rufus and Goal, where we find out if the heroes can save Deponia from destruction. Where Rufus is, there's always chaos. Imagine what will happen if there are three copies of Rufus at once? In order to prevent Organon from destroying Deponia, find the missing Goal and get to Elysium, our hero decides to clone himself. And now players will have to control three Rufus at once, who, by the way, love to get under each other’s feet.

2013 Quests, Visual Novels

Ace Attorney 5 is the working title of a new game in the Ace Attorney series. The main character is Phoenix Wright, the protagonist of the first three parts. The game takes place a year after the events of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. Phoenix Wright managed to clear his name and get his job back as a lawyer, and now he must take up the case again to protect the innocent. The gameplay remains the same as before - players need to use the evidence they find and analyze...

2014 Quests

The soul of the murdered man screams. Screams for help. Screams for answers. Screams, torn into pieces like a piece of wet napkin. This isn't the first time, and it won't be the last. The police cannot stop what is happening. What force could be so powerful and evil that it could destroy the very essence of life in order to achieve what it wants? Rose Blackwell and her spirit assistant Joey Mallone will try to figure out what is happening, risking their own lives. The Blackwell Epiphany is the fifth installment in the series...

2014 Quests

Broken Age is a point-and-click adventure game that tells the story of a boy and a girl leading parallel lives. The inhabitants of her village must sacrifice a girl to a sea monster, which she, of course, is not happy about. The boy lives on a spaceship under the control of his mother's computer, but really wants to go in search of adventure.

2012 Quests

The main events take place on the planet of garbage Deponia and tell about the fate of a boy named Rufus, who dreams of getting out of this rotting place.

2013 Quests

The main character of the game will be the protagonist of Chains of Satinav named Geron, who must find out who is behind the disappearance of Princess Sadja.