24 Killers

The old school PS1 graphics paired up with a chill exploration gameplay loop, with the added bizarre characters that look like a cross between Earthworm Jim and Animal Crossing... this game is hard to define! The game also gets surprisingly deep with some of the themes and characters which I really enjoyed. I've never played the Moon games people reference when talking about 24 Killers, but I enjoyed it regardless. I will say I got stumped on a few puzzles halfway through and almost gave up, but I'm really glad I didn't - the content, gameplay, and story is really strong in the second half.

24 Killers is captivating and deeply strange. The game plays similarly to a Point and Click adventure but with a day night cycle reminiscent of Harvest Moon/Stardew Valley. Though the atmosphere is dreamlike and the dialog surreal, the puzzles are generally pretty straightforward and mercifully free of moon logic. The world slowly unfurls and reveals its idiosyncrasies over time, and the game falls into a wonderfully relaxing rhythm once you get past the perplexing introduction. I highly recommend it if you like a big spoonful of Cosy in your Art Games.