Ever played Monopoly but wished it had more of that classic Japanese board game chaos? Itadaki Street is basically that—a weird, charming mix of property-buying madness and RPG-style upgrades. You start by rolling dice, snagging shops, and watching your tiny pixel empire grow, but then suddenly you're dumping cash into leveling up your stores like they're characters in a JRPG.

The first time I played, I got wrecked by the AI hoarding all the ramen stands near the train station. Turns out location matters way more than I thought. And don’t even get me started on the weird little animations when someone lands on your property—it’s got that old-school NES charm where everything’s just slightly janky but full of personality.

If you’re into retro games that don’t take themselves too seriously, this one’s a hidden gem. Just don’t blame me when you’re three hours deep arguing with a virtual landlord over rent prices.