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24 games
Wario Land 4
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Wario Land 4

fun playful
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Gameplay
run-based combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

intense nervous
Super Mario Maker
Gameplay
level-building creative
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Super Mario Maker

fun creative
Evoland Legendary Edition
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
66
Metacritic Score: 66
Mixed or Average

Evoland Legendary Edition

nostalgic surprising
Evoland
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
61
Metacritic Score: 61
Mixed or Average

Evoland

funny nostalgic
Rocko's Quest
Gameplay
platforming puzzle-solving
41
Metacritic Score: 41
Generally Unfavorable

Rocko's Quest

funny whimsical
Draw a Stickman: EPIC
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration

Draw a Stickman: EPIC

funny playful
BRAIN / OUT
Gameplay
puzzle-solving co-op

BRAIN / OUT

chaotic playful
NVIDIA VR Funhouse
Gameplay
minigame collection VR-specific

NVIDIA VR Funhouse

funny lighthearted
Trailmakers Beta
Gameplay
vehicle-building physics-based

Trailmakers Beta

chaotic playful
AI Dungeon
Gameplay
story-driven text-based

AI Dungeon

creative humorous
15-Pack
Gameplay
puzzle-solving short-form

15-Pack

playful quirky
Anything Goes - Preview
Gameplay
exploration puzzle-solving

Anything Goes - Preview

quirky whimsical
Crazy TV
Gameplay
2D platformer puzzle-solving

Crazy TV

quirky amusing
Control Room Chaos
Gameplay
simulation puzzle-solving

Control Room Chaos

humorous chaotic
Big Bob tbg JOKE
Gameplay
shooter puzzle-solving

Big Bob tbg JOKE

quirky amusing
1 Hour Challenge Attempt #2
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy

1 Hour Challenge Attempt #2

intense atmospheric
Consume Arm
Gameplay
puzzle-solving ability-based

Consume Arm

quirky humorous
babas glitch 1 year birthday bash
Gameplay
exploration puzzle-solving

babas glitch 1 year birthday bash

quirky amusing
11 GAMES IN (only) 1
Gameplay
minigames 2D

11 GAMES IN (only) 1

chaotic playful
1 - bb8 plataformas
Gameplay
platformer physics-based

1 - bb8 plataformas

relaxing playful
Barney Error 101
Gameplay
action-adventure shooter

Barney Error 101

quirky humorous
Chaos Starter (itch) (Jimmyz123)
Gameplay
exploration action

Chaos Starter (itch) (Jimmyz123)

quirky amusing
1 hour game jam thing
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving

1 hour game jam thing

weird playful
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