Free retro point-and-click adventures
RetroAdventureWorld is a small world of 16-bit pixel-art adventure games you play right in your browser. Pick a place on the map, meet its hero and start playing. For children from 7 and for adults who love classic adventures. No download, no sign-up, on phone, tablet or computer.
Choose your adventure
The Amulet of Emberfall
~15 minEasyAge 7+, also for adultsNL/EN
Eternal autumn, a stolen amulet and a sleeping minotaur. Gather and combine items, brew a sleeping potion and outwit the beast in this classic puzzle adventure.
Whispers of Ravenholt
Mystery in two parts~15–20 min eachAge 9+, also for adultsNL/EN
Play as young Finn in the kingdom of Eldoria. A little more challenging than the other games. Start with Part 1; Part 2 picks up where it ends.
Part 1The silent mill
The village fountain of Eldoria is running dry. Question the mayor, trade a shiny coin with a clever raven and search the silent water mill for the secret of the lights in the valley.
Part 2The castle
Finn slips into the castle of Eldoria, where his father is held captive. Forge the fallen hero's sword, lower a rope down the old well, win the princess's trust and find the secret gate behind the lion fountain.
How to play
Every game is a point-and-click adventure, the kind of game people loved in the 80s and 90s: explore drawn scenes, pick up things, talk to characters and solve puzzles. No fast reflexes needed, just curiosity. Each adventure is made by hand by Eric Waterschoot.
- Pick a place
Tap a sign on the map. Its hero walks there and tells you about the adventure.
- Press Play free
The game opens straight away. On a phone, turn it sideways for the best view.
- Look, tap and solve
Tap things to look at them, collect items in your bag and use them in the right spot.
Questions from parents and players
Are the games really free?
Yes. Every game on RetroAdventureWorld is completely free to play online in your browser, with no download and no sign-up.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. The games run in the browser on phones, tablets and desktops. On a phone they play best in landscape, and you can add them to your home screen as an app.
Which game should I start with?
Maanhoef (about 20 minutes) and The Amulet of Emberfall (about 15 minutes) are easy and suit players from about 7. Whispers of Ravenholt is a two-part mystery for ages 9 and up: play Part 1 first, then Part 2.
Are the games also for adults?
Yes. Children from about 7 can play them, and adults who grew up with classic point-and-click adventures will recognise the style. Younger children can play along with a parent who reads the text aloud.
What is a point-and-click adventure?
A classic style of game where you explore drawn scenes, collect and combine items, talk to characters and solve puzzles to move the story forward. No fast reflexes needed, just curiosity.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play every game without one. In Whispers of Ravenholt, an optional free account saves your progress in the cloud, so you can continue on another device.