Get Started...
Android
iOS
Mac
Switch
Switch 2
PC
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox X|S
Please enter a valid email address
Please choose a platform
:
How does your child play this? Alone, with friends, with family? How did they discover it and what kept them coming back for more?
:
To verify your input please enter your email to create an account.
Email:
Play Overview
Day of the Tentacle (2016) is a point-and-click adventure where you play three friends sent through time to stop a mutated tentacle from destroying mankind. Play involves exploring the same mansion during different eras, transmitting and receiving collected items through time and figuring out how to use them. It stands out for its comedic writing of bizarre characters who ping between past, present and future as you work to unravel what happened.
You play friends Hoagie, Bernard and Laverne who accidentally end up in the past, present and future versions of a mad scientist's mansion and must stop the mutated tentacles from taking over. You explore the mansion and interact with items (including a grandfather clock, people like Thomas Jefferson, and the time machine toilet) to find a way forward.
As you progress, you discover the time machine is not the only way to transmit items through time. For example, with Bernard, you can freeze a hamster in the present and then defrost it in the future. It's not always clear whether items are important or not, but through trial, error and intuition, you can find secret passages and useful tools.
The result is a surprisingly arresting story that's genuinely funny. Its combination of ridiculous comedy, fourth-wall-breaking dialogue and opaque puzzles made it a cult classic.
Our examiner, Jake Kendall, first checked Day of the Tentacle 3 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
You play friends Hoagie, Bernard and Laverne who accidentally end up in the past, present and future versions of a mad scientist's mansion and must stop the mutated tentacles from taking over. You explore the mansion and interact with items (including a grandfather clock, people like Thomas Jefferson, and the time machine toilet) to find a way forward.
As you progress, you discover the time machine is not the only way to transmit items through time. For example, with Bernard, you can freeze a hamster in the present and then defrost it in the future. It's not always clear whether items are important or not, but through trial, error and intuition, you can find secret passages and useful tools.
The result is a surprisingly arresting story that's genuinely funny. Its combination of ridiculous comedy, fourth-wall-breaking dialogue and opaque puzzles made it a cult classic.
Our examiner, Jake Kendall, first checked Day of the Tentacle 3 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
There are lots of games similar to Day of the Tentacle. Here are some we picked for you:
Play Style
This is an Adventure and Point-and-Click game with Narrative, Puzzle and Sequencing elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 6 hours and 9 hours to complete. If you want to see everything, it could take over 16 hours.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. The game doesn't always make it clear what you need to do, but there is no way to fail so with resilience younger children can enjoy experimenting until they get it right.
Costs
Day of the Tentacle usually costs £4.99 to £11.99.
Day of the Tentacle
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Game Details
Release Date: 22/03/2016, updated in 2024
Price: 80% Off
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS Vita, PS4, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-Click (Narrative, Puzzle and Sequencing)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Hand-Made
Developer: Double Fine (@DoubleFine)
 |
Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships. |
© 2025 Family Gaming Database