Chachamaru Boukenki 3 is one of those Game Boy games that feels like it was made by someone who really loved adventure RPGs—it’s got that perfect mix of exploration, weird little puzzles, and turn-based fights that somehow never get old. The pixel art is charmingly rough around the edges, and the music has that classic tinny Game Boy sound that just hits different.

You start off in this tiny village, talking to NPCs who give you vague hints about where to go next (because of course they do). The first dungeon’s full of traps and enemies that seem easy until you realize you should’ve stocked up on healing items. Pro tip: don’t ignore the fishing minigame—it’s oddly addictive, and you’ll need the cash.

It’s not the deepest RPG out there, but there’s something about the way it nails that old-school handheld vibe that makes it hard to put down. If you’ve got a soft spot for late-90s Game Boy adventures, this one’s a solid pick.