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Lighthearted Games

Cheerful, fun-focused games that prioritize enjoyment and humor without heavy themes or intense pressure.

857 games Mood & Atmosphere

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857 games
Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle

funny quirky
Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Gameplay
racing item-based
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)

fun lighthearted
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Gameplay
combat-focused fast-paced
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

intense fun
PaRappa the Rapper
Gameplay
music-based rhythm-action
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

PaRappa the Rapper

uplifting funny
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Gameplay
racing multiplayer
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

funny energetic
Super Mario Sunshine
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario Sunshine

fun lighthearted
Mario Tennis (2000)
Gameplay
real-time multiplayer
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Mario Tennis (2000)

fun lighthearted
Mario Kart DS
Gameplay
racing multiplayer
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Mario Kart DS

fun chaotic
Jetpack Joyride
Gameplay
endless runner platforming
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Jetpack Joyride

fun lighthearted
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

funny lighthearted
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

funny lighthearted
Mario Kart 8
Gameplay
racing multiplayer
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Mario Kart 8

fun chaotic
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Gameplay
platforming combat-focused
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

fun energetic
Crash Team Racing
Gameplay
racing combat
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Crash Team Racing

fun chaotic
Diddy Kong Racing
Gameplay
racing power-up combat
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Diddy Kong Racing

funny energetic
Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels
Gameplay
racing exploration
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels

fun chaotic
Super Smash Bros. Wii U
Gameplay
real-time combat-focused
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Super Smash Bros. Wii U

fun chaotic
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

playful lighthearted
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Gameplay
racing co-op
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Mario Kart: Double Dash

fun chaotic
Angry Birds Rio
Gameplay
puzzle-solving slingshot mechanics
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Angry Birds Rio

fun satisfying
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Gameplay
platforming co-op multiplayer
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

fun lighthearted
Katamari Damacy
Gameplay
real-time exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Katamari Damacy

whimsical lighthearted
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Gameplay
action-platformer combat-focused
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

funny energetic
Rayman Fiesta Run
Gameplay
platforming challenge-based
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Rayman Fiesta Run

playful energetic
Hot Shots Golf 3
Gameplay
local multiplayer golf
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Hot Shots Golf 3

fun lighthearted
Mario Kart 7
Gameplay
racing combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Mario Kart 7

fun chaotic
Ratchet & Clank
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Ratchet & Clank

fun energetic
Aliens Go Home Run
Gameplay
action run-and-gun
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Aliens Go Home Run

funny fast-paced
Splatoon 2
Gameplay
real-time team-based
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Splatoon 2

playful energetic
Castle Crashers
Gameplay
combat-focused co-op
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Castle Crashers

fun chaotic
Stick it to The Man!
Gameplay
platforming combat
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Stick it to The Man!

funny chaotic
Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Gameplay
racing multiplayer
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Mario Kart 64 (1996)

fun chaotic
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
Gameplay
action shooter
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

fun lighthearted
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Gameplay
platforming puzzle-solving
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack

funny energetic
Splatoon 3
Gameplay
real-time team-based
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Splatoon 3

energetic fun
Duck Game
Gameplay
fast-paced combat-focused
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Duck Game

chaotic funny
Mario Kart Wii
Gameplay
racing multiplayer-focused
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Mario Kart Wii

fun chaotic
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Gameplay
racing karting
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

funny fast-paced
Knockout City
Gameplay
team-based fast-paced
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Knockout City

fun fast-paced
The Jackbox Party Pack 3
Gameplay
party question-based
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

funny chaotic
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Gameplay
golf turn-based
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

relaxing fun
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2
Gameplay
fast-paced team-based
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2

fun chaotic
Mario Tennis: Power Tour
Gameplay
real-time local multiplayer
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Mario Tennis: Power Tour

fun lighthearted
The Sims Bustin' Out
Gameplay
story-driven goal-oriented
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

The Sims Bustin' Out

funny lighthearted
Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble!
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble!

whimsical mysterious
Wii Sports Resort
Gameplay
motion-controlled mini-games
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Wii Sports Resort

fun lighthearted
Lego City Undercover
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Lego City Undercover

funny adventurous
Rat On A Skateboard
Gameplay
arcade timing-based
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Rat On A Skateboard

funny lighthearted
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