

Okay, so this is one of those classic Japanese pet sims from the Game Boy Color era—super cute, super simple, and honestly kind of addictive if you're into that Tamagotchi-style vibe. You get this tiny pixel hamster to take care of, feeding it, playing mini-games, and making sure it doesn't get too grumpy. The sprites are ridiculously charming, like, 90s kawaii overload in the best way.
It's not super deep—you won't be training your hamster to do backflips or anything—but there's something weirdly satisfying about watching the little guy munch on seeds or roll around in his ball. The mini-games are basic but fun, like a memory match or timing-based challenges. If you played the first Kawaii Hamster, this is more of the same, just with a few extra touches.
Definitely a nostalgia trip if you grew up with these kinds of games, or just a cozy time-waster if you're into low-stakes virtual pets. Just don't forget to feed it, or you'll get the sad hamster eyes.
Must-play games
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Super Mario Bros Deluxe (gbc)
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Super Mario Special 3 (gbc)
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Mario Tennis (gbc)
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Mario Golf (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Cooking Series 1 - Oishii Cake-ya-san (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Cooking Series 2 - Oishii Panya-san (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Cooking Series 3 - Tanoshii Obentou (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Pet Series 1 - Kawaii Hamster (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Pet Series 4 - Kawaii Koneko (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Pet Series 3 - Kawaii Koinu (japan) (gbc)
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Nakayoshi Pet Series 2 - Kawaii Usagi (japan) (gbc)
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Super Mario Bros. (nes)