Chibi Maruko-chan: Okozukai on Game Boy is one of those weirdly cozy games where you just... run errands. Like, literally. You play as Maruko-chan buying groceries, delivering stuff for her family, and occasionally getting sidetracked by little mini-games or chatting with neighbors. It sounds boring, but there's something oddly satisfying about nailing the perfect shopping list while dodging distractions.

The pixel art nails that classic anime look, and if you grew up with the series, spotting familiar faces around town hits right in the nostalgia. Some errands turn into these tiny puzzles—like figuring out which shop has the cheapest tofu or remembering where Grandma asked you to stop by. Mess up, and you might come home with the wrong change, which is weirdly stressful in the best way.

It's not gonna blow your mind with action, but if you want something chill with that old-school Game Boy charm, this one's got it. Just don't blame me when you catch yourself humming the theme song after playing.