Play Ochaken no Bouken-jima : Honwaka Yume no Island Online

Ever played a game where you control a teacup-shaped dog? Yeah, me neither—until I stumbled onto Ochaken no Bouken-jima. This GBA oddball has you waddling around a pastel-colored island as the roundest, most earnest little pup, poking at seashells, nudging mushrooms, and occasionally getting stuck in bushes because, well, you’re basically a cup with legs.

It’s got that Animal Crossing vibe where nothing’s urgent—you might spend 20 minutes just stacking fruit or chasing fireflies—but with way more absurd charm. The mini-games are ridiculous in the best way (one involves balancing on a floating log while fish try to knock you off), and the whole thing feels like someone bottled childhood summer afternoons into pixel art. Not gonna lie, the first time my pup sneezed and did a little somersault, I was sold.

Perfect for when you want something sweet, silly, and just a tiny bit surreal. Also, yes, you can wear a tiny hat.