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Absurd Games

Wildly unconventional games that embrace the bizarre, nonsensical, and delightfully weird. These titles celebrate the joy of creative chaos.

232 games Mood & Atmosphere

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232 games
Dwarf Fortress
Gameplay
turn-based simulation
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Dwarf Fortress

intense atmospheric
Disco Elysium
Gameplay
story-driven dialogue-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Disco Elysium

atmospheric contemplative
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Disco Elysium: Final Cut

atmospheric intense
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Stephen's Sausage Roll

intense atmospheric
The Stanley Parable
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

The Stanley Parable

atmospheric funny
West of Loathing
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

West of Loathing

funny relaxing
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

funny absurd
The Elder Scrolls 4: Shivering Isles
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

The Elder Scrolls 4: Shivering Isles

absurd atmospheric
We Love Katamari
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

We Love Katamari

relaxing whimsical
Sam & Max: Episode 204 - Chariots of the Dogs
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Sam & Max: Episode 204 - Chariots of the Dogs

absurd funny
Turbo Dismount
Gameplay
physics-based action
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Turbo Dismount

chaotic funny
Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack

funny absurd
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

South Park: The Stick of Truth

funny absurd
Stick it to The Man!
Gameplay
platforming combat
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Stick it to The Man!

funny chaotic
MDK 2
Gameplay
third-person shooter platforming
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

MDK 2

funny fast-paced
Divide By Sheep
Gameplay
puzzle-solving turn-based
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Divide By Sheep

quirky absurd
What the Golf?
Gameplay
physics-based puzzle-solving
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

What the Golf?

funny relaxing
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days

funny epic
Katamari Damacy REROLL
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Katamari Damacy REROLL

whimsical relaxing
AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
Gameplay
first-person physics-based
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

funny chaotic
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

funny chaotic
Sam & Max: Episode 202 - Moai Better Blues
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Sam & Max: Episode 202 - Moai Better Blues

absurd funny
Donut County
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Donut County

relaxing quirky
Sam & Max Save The World - Remastered
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Sam & Max Save The World - Remastered

funny absurd
Sam & Max: Episode 203 - Night of the Raving Dead
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
79
Metacritic Score: 79
Generally Favorable

Sam & Max: Episode 203 - Night of the Raving Dead

absurd funny
The Magic Circle
Gameplay
story-driven puzzle-solving
79
Metacritic Score: 79
Generally Favorable

The Magic Circle

atmospheric thoughtful
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
79
Metacritic Score: 79
Generally Favorable

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

whimsical absurd
Brew Town
Gameplay
turn-based management
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Brew Town

funny chaotic
The Ship: Murder Party
Gameplay
first-person multiplayer
76
Metacritic Score: 76
Generally Favorable

The Ship: Murder Party

funny intense
Deponia Doomsday
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
76
Metacritic Score: 76
Generally Favorable

Deponia Doomsday

funny lighthearted
Dead Head Fred
Gameplay
combat-focused action-platformer
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

Dead Head Fred

chaotic funny
Honey, I Joined a Cult
Gameplay
building simulation
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

Honey, I Joined a Cult

funny relaxing
Katamari Forever
Gameplay
arcade exploration
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Katamari Forever

relaxing whimsical
Destroy All Humans! 2
Gameplay
action-packed exploration
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Destroy All Humans! 2

chaotic funny
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

funny quirky
Afterparty
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Afterparty

funny quirky
Super Mega Worm
Gameplay
arcade exploration
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Super Mega Worm

fun absurd
Dungeons 3
Gameplay
turn-based resource management
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Dungeons 3

funny strategic
STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
Gameplay
story-driven dialogue-based
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace

emotional thoughtful
Happy Wheels
Gameplay
physics-based racing
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

Happy Wheels

chaotic hilarious
What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord!? 2
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord!? 2

absurd whimsical
Saints Row: The Third Remastered
Gameplay
open world third person
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

Saints Row: The Third Remastered

chaotic funny
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

fun chaotic
Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?
Gameplay
action platforming
72
Metacritic Score: 72
Mixed or Average

Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?

funny lighthearted
Overlord: Raising Hell
Gameplay
third person combat-focused
72
Metacritic Score: 72
Mixed or Average

Overlord: Raising Hell

funny chaotic
South Park
Gameplay
real-time defense
72
Metacritic Score: 72
Mixed or Average

South Park

chaotic funny
Dungeons 2
Gameplay
base-building turn-based
70
Metacritic Score: 70
Mixed or Average

Dungeons 2

funny strategic
Gratuitous Tank Battles
Gameplay
vehicle customization physics-based combat
69
Metacritic Score: 69
Mixed or Average

Gratuitous Tank Battles

funny chaotic
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