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Best Whimsical Games
Playful, lighthearted, imaginative
48 games ranked by whimsical intensity
Portal 2
WindowsLinux
PlatformingShootingPuzzle solvingLinear storyWhimsical
Automachef
Windows
Automation designResource managementMethodicalSupply chain designPuzzle solving
Hydroneer
Windows
Automation designSandboxOpen worldResource managementMethodical
Cities: Skylines
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementEconomic depth
Prison Architect
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxCity/empire buildingBase managementResource managementEmergent narrative
Tropico 6
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingDiplomacySandboxDialogue choicesBase management
Tropico 5
WindowsLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldResource managementBase management
Tropico 4
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementEconomic depth
Renowned Explorers: International Society
WindowsmacOSLinux
ExplorationDiplomacyRoguelike loopsMethodicalTurn-based combat
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesExplorationLocal multiplayerTurn-based combatMethodical
Bare Butt Boxing
WindowsLinux
Local multiplayerMelee combatPick-up-and-playWhimsicalPhysics puzzles
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Windows
Open worldStealthSolo contemplativeLinear storyExploration
Cookie Clicker
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artTenseCollectionPick-up-and-play5-minute runs
ROUNDS
WindowsmacOS
Melee combatLocal multiplayerDeck buildingPlatformingSkill mastery
Duck Game
Windows
Local multiplayerPlatformingCompetitive rankedWhimsicalPixel art
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
WindowsmacOSLinux
Anime/mangaDialogue choicesMystery and detectiveLinear storySolo contemplative
Game Dev Tycoon
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxResource managementSolo contemplativeEconomic depthWhimsical
Evoland
WindowsmacOS
ExplorationLinear storyPixel artSolo contemplative5-minute runs
Spelunky 2
Windows
PlatformingLocal multiplayerSkill masteryCo-op chaosRoguelike loops
Enter the Gungeon
WindowsLinux
Pixel artLocal multiplayerShootingFranticSkill mastery
Don't Starve Together
WindowsmacOSLinux
Open worldSandboxRoguelike loopsCraftingResource management
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Windows
ExplorationLinear storyTurn-based combatWhimsicalSolo contemplative
Lethal Company
Windows
Co-op chaosTenseExistential dreadExplorationWhimsical
Planet Coaster
WindowsmacOS
SandboxCity/empire buildingBase managementResource managementPick-up-and-play
Kerbal Space Program
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxOpen worldExplorationSci-fi technologyPhysics puzzles
Wallpaper Engine
Windows
Anime/mangaSandboxTenseWhimsicalSolo contemplative
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingExplorationPlatformingSolo contemplativePhotorealistic
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
WindowsmacOS
MMO socialPick-up-and-playCo-op chaosWhimsicalExploration
PC Building Simulator
Windows
ExplorationBase managementResource managementSandboxPhotorealistic
Inkulinati
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatLocal multiplayerDeck buildingMethodicalWhimsical
Portal
WindowsLinux
PlatformingShootingPuzzle solvingSolo contemplativeSci-fi technology
Undertale
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesFranticLinear storyPixel artWhimsical
DELTARUNE
WindowsmacOS
FranticLinear storyPixel artWhimsicalSolo contemplative
Persona® 5 Strikers
Windows
PlatformingAnime/mangaMelee combatLinear storyExploration
Apex Legends™
Windows
Competitive rankedShootingMethodicalSci-fi technologyCollection
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
Windows
Open worldVehicle controlSandboxShootingExploration
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Windows
Open worldVehicle controlSandboxSolo contemplativeShooting
The Outer Worlds
Windows
Open worldShootingDialogue choicesExplorationLinear story
Forza Horizon 4
Windows
Vehicle controlOpen worldExplorationPhotorealisticCo-op chaos
Party Animals
Windows
Local multiplayerWhimsicalPick-up-and-playCo-op chaosMelee combat
UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Windows
StealthPlatformingExplorationLinear storySolo contemplative
Among Us
Windows
Local multiplayerCompetitive rankedCo-op chaosSci-fi technologyResource management
Golf With Your Friends
WindowsmacOSLinux
Local multiplayerMMO socialPick-up-and-playSkill masteryWhimsical
Muse Dash
WindowsmacOS
Anime/mangaSkill masteryWhimsicalSolo contemplativeFrantic
VRChat
Windows
Anime/mangaMMO socialOpen worldSandboxTense
LEGO® City Undercover
Windows
Open worldExplorationLocal multiplayerSandboxVehicle control
Geometry Dash
WindowsmacOS
PlatformingTenseSkill masterySolo contemplativePick-up-and-play
Bloons TD 6
WindowsmacOS
SandboxResource managementSolo contemplativeCo-op chaosPick-up-and-play