Pro Yakyuu Nettou Puzzle Stadium is one of those weird, charming SNES games that mashes up baseball with falling-block puzzles—think Tetris meets home runs. You’ve got these little pixel players on the field, and instead of swinging bats, you’re clearing rows of colored blocks to make them score. The controls are simple, but timing your drops just right to trigger a big play feels surprisingly satisfying.

At first, I thought it’d be a gimmick, but the strategy sneaks up on you. Do you go for quick singles by clearing small sections, or hold out for a home run by setting up a massive combo? The Japanese text isn’t a huge barrier since the gameplay’s intuitive, though you might miss some flavor text. It’s a fun twist if you’re into retro sports games or just want something different from the usual puzzle fare.

Definitely a hidden gem for anyone who likes their baseball with a side of brain-bending blocks.