Recommend me some cool "casual" games. (Shrumps, RouigeLites, Puzzle, Platform etc etc)

[Jynks]

I have recently been taking a break from MK1 (after finishing the latest season) and playing Sky Force : Reloaded and Rouge Legacy 2

I've REALLY enjoyed these games, particularly Sky Force. So I was wondering what your top smaller games might be... anything indie, light.. level based. I really enjoy that Skyforce takes about 3-5 mins to play a level and then you can go do something else or play again.

I am not fond of Metrovania games though. I mean I like Platforms, but I just find all the back tracking and stuff tedious.

Thanks!

 

[kabelfritz]

vampire survivors is basically a whole rpg progression compressed into 30 minutes. its also crazy action even though you just control it with one stick.

 

[Marlow]

It's an older game from 2016, but I really liked Unravel.

 

[molambo]

Rogue Legacy1, The Bug Butcher, Enter the Gungeon, Binding of isaac, Spelunky, Glass Masquerade2

 

[Jynks]

It's an older game from 2016, but I really liked Unravel.

When I think of "older" games I think stuff from the 80s. lol

I'll check out unravel.

Rogue Legacy1, The Bug Butcher, Enter the Gungeon, Binding of isaac, Spelunky, Glass Masquerade2

I'll check them out.. I actually know "The Bug Butcher" and that is 100% the type of game I am thinking of. Great pick.

 

[Marinjuana]

Stardew Valley

Fzero 99

 

[Mikemetroid]

If you are on PC:
Crab Champions

Multi-plat:
Fights in Tight Spaces (card game)
Enter the Gungeon (top down shooter, like smash TV, rogue like)

 

[Plop]

I was just gonna leave a flippant comment suggesting Tetris or something, but I have to second Unravel. It's really good.

 

[LEGEND]

All great Rogue-likes:

Enter The Gungeon
Nuclear Throne
Wizard of Legend
Binding of Isaac

honorable mention to Dead Cells and Vampire Survivors.

perfect casual games to eat up 30-40 minutes.

if anyone has recommendations for similar games please share. Haven't found a new one in years. Co-op is a bonus.

 

[Tony at Home]

Dungeons of Dredmore

Crypt of the Necrodancer

Broforce

 

[Felipe_Gewehr]

I have one that's actually one of those old flash games from the 2000's: Karoshi Suicide Salaryman. It's around 50 levels where your main objective is to end yourself - sometimes it is as simple as walking into some spikes, or shooting a gun into a bouncing bed, or pressing a button and having a crate fall into you, but as the levels progress, things get very intricate, as in you might have to use your mouse cursor as a platform to stand on, or just touch the end of the level-bound box and discover that you get teleported to the other side.

Despite the grim name and implications, it's a silly lighthearted pixel puzzle, perfect time killer, and quite intelligently designed, despite its simplicity.

There are 2 sequels as well, both of them equally as good as the first one. If you are bored at work, I cannot recommend this game enough.

 

[Marlow]

I know it's not part of your genre, but if you can find a good Sega Genesis emulator, and a good rom copy, try out Starflight. Originally a computer game, got sent to Sega Genesis in 1991. Space adventure/combat/RPG game way ahead of it's time.

 

[kantboy2]

The Messenger
Ur-Quan Masters (free for Ios/Android)

 

[Trustful_Whale]

Was specifically coming in here to mention The Messenger as well, so seconding that.
Ridiculously impressive game.

 

[Shania Twain]

hmmm....you may like this one...it was on PSN as a free game. it's called Starwhal. It's very pick up and play and really need graphics. It's also on steam and xbox. Definitely worth checking out vidz of on Youtube. You can get it around $12 as well.

 

[Jynks]

The Messenger looks awesome!

 

[Trustful_Whale]

For some weird ones:
Papers, Please.
Do Not Feed The Monkeys.