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Playful Games

Games featuring playful elements. These titles offer unique experiences in the mood category.

861 games Mood & Atmosphere

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861 games
Angry Birds Rio
Gameplay
puzzle-solving slingshot mechanics
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Angry Birds Rio

fun satisfying
Tearaway
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Tearaway

playful curious
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
Gameplay
stealth platforming
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

fun playful
Where's My Mickey?
Gameplay
puzzle-solving physics-based
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Where's My Mickey?

relaxing fun
Rayman Fiesta Run
Gameplay
platforming challenge-based
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Rayman Fiesta Run

playful energetic
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
Plants vs. Zombies
Gameplay
turn-based defense
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Plants vs. Zombies

funny relaxing
Luigi's Mansion 3
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Luigi's Mansion 3

atmospheric intense
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Gameplay
platforming puzzle-solving
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Kirby: Canvas Curse

playful creative
We Love Katamari
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

We Love Katamari

relaxing whimsical
Guacamelee!
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Guacamelee!

energetic fun
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

funny relaxing
Rayman Origins
Gameplay
platforming exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Rayman Origins

funny energetic
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Day of the Tentacle Remastered

funny playful
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Kirby's Epic Yarn

relaxing whimsical
Katamari Damacy
Gameplay
real-time exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Katamari Damacy

whimsical lighthearted
The Sly Collection
Gameplay
exploration-heavy stealth
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

The Sly Collection

fun playful
Cut the Rope: Experiments
Gameplay
puzzle-solving physics-based
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Cut the Rope: Experiments

funny relaxing
Roche Fusion
Gameplay
fast-paced platforming
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Roche Fusion

fun playful
Cadence of Hyrule
Gameplay
turn-based exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Cadence of Hyrule

uplifting relaxing
Hot Shots Golf 3
Gameplay
local multiplayer golf
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Hot Shots Golf 3

fun lighthearted
Final Fantasy X-2
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Final Fantasy X-2

energetic playful
Guacamelee! 2
Gameplay
platforming combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Guacamelee! 2

fun energetic
Robo Recall
Gameplay
first-person-shooter combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Robo Recall

intense fun
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
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition

whimsical engaging
LocoRoco 2
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

LocoRoco 2

relaxing uplifting
Super Mario 64 DS
Gameplay
platforming exploration
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Super Mario 64 DS

fun playful
AudioSurf
Gameplay
rhythm-based local co-op
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

AudioSurf

energetic fun
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Gameplay
golf character progression
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Mario Golf: Advance Tour

relaxing fun
New Super Mario Bros. U
Gameplay
side-scrolling platforming
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

New Super Mario Bros. U

energetic fun
Rayman
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Rayman

playful whimsical
Cut the Rope: Time Travel
Gameplay
puzzle-solving physics-based
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Cut the Rope: Time Travel

relaxing playful
Splatoon 2
Gameplay
real-time team-based
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Splatoon 2

playful energetic
Rayman Advance
Gameplay
platforming exploration
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Rayman Advance

playful whimsical
Thimbleweed Park
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Thimbleweed Park

playful quirky
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Gameplay
platforming character-switching
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

energetic playful
Bad Piggies
Gameplay
puzzle-solving vehicle-building
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Bad Piggies

fun playful
Angry Birds Space
Gameplay
puzzle-solving turn-based
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Angry Birds Space

relaxing intense
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Gameplay
platforming stealth
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves

funny engaging
Gravity Rush
Gameplay
exploration-heavy platforming
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Gravity Rush

magical freeing
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Gameplay
motion-controlled quick-time
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

WarioWare: Smooth Moves

funny fast-paced
LocoRoco
Gameplay
platforming puzzle-solving
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

LocoRoco

relaxing playful
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
Gameplay
action shooter
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

fun lighthearted
Yo-Kai Watch Wibble Wobble
Gameplay
puzzle-solving turn-based
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Yo-Kai Watch Wibble Wobble

relaxing playful
Rayman 3
Gameplay
platforming exploration
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Rayman 3

playful energetic
Astro's Playroom
Gameplay
platforming exploration
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Astro's Playroom

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

What the Golf?

funny relaxing
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