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123) Knee Deep (2015)
Released in three separate acts, Knee Deep was initially released in 2015, but it wasn't until 2017 that the story was finally brought to a close. With the fascinating premise of being an adventure game in the guise of an elaborate stage production, Knee Deep is a game that defies explanation, and the narrative is equal parts weird, funny, and cringe-worthy. Set in the Florida Everglades with obvious inspiration from the likes of Twin Peaks, Knee Deep revels in the bizarre, a


122) Pumpkin Jack (2020)
Developed almost entirely by Nicolas Meyssonnier, Pumpkin Jack is clearly a passion project that is seemingly inspired by MediEvil. It plays as a platforming action game that uses the dressings of Halloween and horror to instead deliver slapstick comedy. Like MediEvil, it has a number of collectibles, a smattering of weapons, and more than a few secrets to find along the way. My initial impression, upon seeing it available to buy, was that it would be a cheap knock off of the


121) Tensei (2024)
Tensei is, as the developer's put it, "an ultra-casual endless action game." While that description is mostly true, the "action" is pretty much limited to moving a small blob of ink and making it jump in an effort to climb ever higher. As such, Tensei technically has no ending, as it can seemingly go on forever, but there are certain progress markers , as well as a point at which credits will roll. Tensei isn't a game you're meant to beat, instead existing as an experience.
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