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2001PEGI 12PlayStation

A quiet, melancholic adventure where a horned boy leads a mysterious girl by the hand through a vast, sunlit castle. Environmental puzzles, wordless storytelling and the bond that grows between the two make it an influential classic.

  • Companions and relationships
  • Emotional impact
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ico special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Last Guardian

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2016USK 12PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Ico: companions you grow fond of, emotional impact and a strong soundtrack.

A boy and the giant creature Trico traverse crumbling ruins together, solving environmental puzzles and climbing challenges that hinge on trust and cooperation. Trico's willful, lifelike behavior makes their bond one of Team Ico's most moving experiences.

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Papo & Yo

Jumping and platforming

A poetic puzzle platformer in which a boy navigates a dreamlike favela alongside a monster who stands in for his father's addiction. The puzzles and the personal, autobiographical story are tightly intertwined.

A Juggler's Tale

Jumping and platforming

You guide the string puppet Abby through a fairytale circus world where her strings are both a prison and a gameplay mechanic. A poetic, story-driven 2.5D adventure mixing platforming and puzzles.

Moss: Book II

Puzzles and brain teasers

A storybook VR adventure where you guide the mouse heroine Quill while also manipulating the environment around her. It blends puzzles, platforming and sword combat in charming miniature worlds.

Moss

Companions and relationships

A charming VR adventure where you act as guardian to Quill, a small mouse, solving puzzles and fighting enemies together. The storybook look and hands-on interaction with the world feel warm and immersive.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Emotional impact

A short fairy-tale adventure where you control two brothers at once, one per thumbstick, solving cooperative puzzles. The unique control scheme becomes part of the storytelling, leading to an unforgettable emotional ending.

Neva

Emotional impact

Neva is a gorgeously painted, almost wordless platforming adventure about a woman, her wolf cub and a world in decay. Light combat and environmental puzzles accompany a moving tale of bonding and loss.

Owlboy

Companions and relationships

As the mute owl boy Otus you soar through lushly drawn pixel worlds, carrying companions whose abilities double as weapons. A heartfelt, emotional story is paired with varied puzzle and combat sections.

Planet of Lana

Emotional impact

An atmospheric puzzle-platformer in which a young girl and her animal companion Mogo travel through a painterly sci-fi world to save their home. It focuses on wordless, emotional storytelling, a moving soundtrack and gentle puzzles built around using your companion's abilities.

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