Don’t Starve looks cutesy but is completely unforgiving.
It Takes Two
Root
Night in the Woods
I guess I’ll start us off with Undertale… In my view the defining game of this genre
Yeah. When I read the headline, this was the first game that popped into my head.
Ecco the dolphin.
I never owned a Sega but my dad had one and this game. I wasn’t there often enough to get good at it but I loved it. Great game.
Digimon World for ps1 seems cute at first, but then becomes nightmare fuel in a lot of places.
I was exposed to the third Digimon World game when I was little, and not only does it get a lot harder quickly, but it’s a navigational nightmare to actually physically get to the final boss.
Escape from Tarkov
Factorio
Ristar!
I mentally think of it as “Sega’s Kirby”. Not because it has any specific similarities to Kirby in gameplay. But simply because it is similar in tone and vibe. A super cute game that is secretly about fighting an eldritch entity.
… And as every Sega game in the 90s, it is exciting arcade action from beginning to end.
Hollow Knight
But depending how you feel about bugs it might not be as much cute as it might be nightmare fuel
Cult of the Lamb
Stardew Valley - getting to know some of the villagers
Undertale - right off the bat
Sheepy - lol wtf I’m emotional
Interesting topic, funnily enough I watched a spanish YouTube video talking about that recently.
Here is an AI briefing of the titles mentioned:
Here are the 10 video games listed in the video:
- Piglet’s Big Game
- Rugrats: Search for Reptar
- Majora’s Mask
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife
- Hello Neighbor
- Earthbound
- Hat in Time
- Heart of Darkness
- FIFA
- Monster House The video also mentions other games that were suggested by viewers in the comments, such as:
- Drone to Life
- Ratchet and Clank
- 4ty Wings
- Evil Twin The video discusses how these games, despite appearing to be suitable for children, contain themes or elements that may be too mature or disturbing for younger audiences. These include:
- Piglet’s Big Game: Contains unsettling imagery and music reminiscent of Silent Hill.
- Rugrats: Search for Reptar: Features scenes with ghosts and creepy toys.
- Majora’s Mask: Contains dark themes and unsettling imagery, such as Link wearing a mask and encountering disturbing enemies.
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife: Deals with serious medical issues, including a deadly pandemic and the death of loved ones.
- Hello Neighbor: Reveals a tragic backstory for the titular neighbor, including the deaths of his wife and child.
- Earthbound: Contains disturbing imagery and themes, such as child abuse and religious cults.
- Hat in Time: Features a creepy mansion level with unsettling music and jump scares.
- Heart of Darkness: Contains graphic depictions of death and is extremely difficult, which may frustrate younger players.
- FIFA: Contains microtransactions and gambling elements, despite being rated for all ages.
- Monster House: Based on a film with a dark and unsettling atmosphere. The video also discusses the issue of age ratings and how some games may not be accurately rated for their content. It highlights the importance of parents being aware of the content of games their children are playing.