Koinu To Issho 2 is one of those weirdly charming Japan-only Game Boy Advance games where you basically just take care of a little pixel pup. It's simple—feed it, play fetch, clean up after it—but there's something oddly satisfying about watching your tiny dog wag its tail when you get things right.

No fancy mechanics or deep story here, just pure virtual pet vibes with that early 2000s handheld aesthetic. The controls are straightforward (which helps since the menus are in Japanese), and honestly, it’s kind of relaxing in a way modern games aren’t. If you miss the Tamagotchi era or just want something low-stakes to unwind with, this one’s a solid pick.