Play Minky Monkey Online

Minky Monkey is one of those arcade games that looks simple until you realize how frantic it gets. You control this little guy running around a single-screen jungle gym with poles to climb and platforms to hop between. Up top, a monkey boss casually throws down orders—like "grab me a lemon"—and suddenly you're scrambling to find the item before time runs out.

Here's the catch: enemies are after the same stuff, and they'll either body-check you or shoot you down mid-climb. The first time a bat swooped in and stole my banana, I nearly threw my hands up. You don’t need to ace every task, though—just nail five before the clock hits zero to clear the level. Later stages mix things up with crazier layouts and new baddies, like these snails that somehow move faster than your character. It’s equal parts silly and stressful in the best way.

Honestly, half the fun is watching your little guy panic-sprint while carrying a giant watermelon.