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2001 PlayStation

A quiet, melancholic adventure where a horned boy leads a mysterious girl by the hand through a vast, sunlit castle. Environmental puzzles, wordless storytelling and the bond that grows between the two make it an influential classic.

What defines Ico:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lavish presentation
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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The Last Guardian

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2016 PlayStation

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lavish presentation

A boy and the giant creature Trico traverse crumbling ruins together, solving environmental puzzles and climbing challenges that hinge on trust and cooperation. Trico's willful, lifelike behavior makes their bond one of Team Ico's most moving experiences.

Papo & Yo

Strong, story-driven narrative

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The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince

Distinctive, stylised art style

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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

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A Juggler's Tale

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Rain

Distinctive, stylised art style

A boy and an invisible girl are only visible in the rain; you sneak through a melancholic, fairy-tale world, using rain to evade ghostly creatures and solve light puzzles. Calm, atmospheric and told with very few words.

Röki

Lavish presentation

A fairytale point-and-click adventure in which Tove travels through a forgotten Scandinavian folklore world, solving puzzles and meeting strange creatures to save her family. Its hand-crafted look and emotional story define the experience.

Inmost

Dark, serious atmosphere

A dark pixel-art puzzle platformer where you play three characters whose stories intertwine in a decaying castle. Moody atmosphere, stealth sections and an emotional narrative take center stage.

Toren

Distinctive, stylised art style

A poetic, fable-like adventure in which you guide the Moonchild from childhood to adulthood through a towering structure. Light puzzles, a distinctive art style and a quiet, symbolic storytelling tone define the experience.

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