Top Casual Adventure Games

Though it bears the same name and basic story, mif2000's interpretation of William Shakespeare's classic play Hamlet is decidedly different from the original. With quirky characters and goofy plot twists, this isn't the play you remember from English class. But while the game's peculiar sense of humor and charming cartoon visuals are wonderful, the frequently frustrating difficulty level will turn off a lot of players.

The doctor is set to make a house call with the release of House, M.D. Based on the popular television series, the game stars Dr. House and his crew of doctors as they attempt to solve all manner of medical mysteries. But with writing that doesn't quite live up to its source material and a series of mini-games of varying quality, House, M.D. will likely only appeal to those who already have an interest in the show.

Dream Chronicles: The Book of Air kicks off a brand new trilogy for the long running series, only this time around we have a new heroine: Lyra, the frequently kidnapped daughter of Faye, is now the focus of the game, which bears a lot in common with its predecessors. This, of course, means you can expect plenty of puzzles, hidden objects, and magic, all wrapped up in a truly gorgeous presentation.

If there's one thing that can make just about any game more interesting, it's robots. And if those robots just so happen to be tiny and adorable, well, all the better. Puzzle Bots stars a delightful cast of miniature robots on a mission to save a factory from certain doom. It's funny, cute, and absolutely packed to the brim with puzzles to solve. But more importantly, it's just plain fun. This is the type of game that will have you smiling from beginning to end.

You may be used to seeing Flo--the quirky starlet from the Diner Dash series--doing nothing but waiting tables, but when it comes to helping out the residents of Diner Town, it seems there's nothing she can't do. Like the first Avenue Flo game, Special Delivery transports Flo from the world of time management to a casual point and click adventure game, filled with colorful characters and quite a few problems. And Flo has never looked better.

Drawn: Dark Flight has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor, Drawn: The Painted Tower, was one of the best casual point-and-click adventure games released in the last few years. Yet somehow, the team at Big Fish Games Studios has managed to outdo itself once again. Dark Flight is simply a breathtaking, beautiful game that will keep you enthralled from beginning to end.