Chuchel
PC, iOS, Android
If there’s one game from this list I implore you to play with any kids in the vicinity, it’s this one. It’s a collection of vignette levels, in which the strange, fluffy orange Chuchel attempts to get his mitts on a delicious-looking cherry. And fails.
Think of those classic early 20th-century Looney Tunes cartoons for the vibe, each level playing out like it’s own “episode.” It takes developer Aminita’s (Machinarium, Botanicula) incredible puzzle adventure sensibilities, and turns them toward a manic, delightful, and frequently hilarious game.
This is a rare joy to play with a kid, with its experimental clicking accessible to younger children, while its silliness generates squeals of laughter.