Kentucky Route Zero
If you’re jonesing for a well-written adventure game with a dash of magical realism, then Kentucky Route Zero is easily your best option. It’s an adventure game akin to early point-and-clicks like the classic Monkey Island titles. Still, Kentucky Route Zero is much more interested in spinning a yarn about truck driver Conway’s odyssey down the titular, mysterious highway. There’s not much in the way of puzzles, but it’s very heavy on writing, dialogue, and atmosphere. It’s also one of the most engrossing experiences you can play in video games, and the fact you can get it free with a Netflix account means you have essentially no excuses to play it finally.
