About
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Games like Broken Age
- Other titles in the same genre
- Popular indie releases
- Games with similar mechanics
Good for
- Point-and-click adventure fans, particularly those who grew up with LucasArts titles
- Players who value hand-drawn art direction and strong voice performance
- Those interested in Kickstarter game history — this campaign changed crowdfunding for games
- Family-appropriate adventure game with no mature content
Avoid if
- You expect the puzzle density or length of classic LucasArts games — Broken Age is shorter and easier
- Traditional adventure game logic puzzles with obscure solutions frustrate you
- You want replayability — the game offers a single linear path through both stories
- The second half's difficulty spike relative to the first half is known to disappoint some players
FAQ
Is Broken Age worth playing in 2026?
If point-and-click adventure fans, particularly those who grew up with lucasarts titles, Broken Age holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.
How long does Broken Age take to beat?
Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).