Babel No Tou is one of those old-school NES puzzlers that looks simple at first—just push blocks around, climb ladders, and reach the exit, right? But then you hit level 3 and suddenly realize Namco wasn’t messing around. It’s got that same satisfying Sokoban-style block-pushing chaos, but with weird little twists like disappearing floors and enemies that respawn if you take too long.

The controls are a bit stiff (it is an NES game, after all), but once you get used to it, there’s something weirdly addictive about figuring out the exact order to move everything. And the music? Surprisingly chill for a game where you’re constantly one wrong move away from trapping yourself forever.

If you’re into retro puzzle games that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a hidden gem—just don’t throw your controller when you realize you boxed yourself into a corner again.