Tinykin asks, “What if Pikmin was created by late-’90s Rare rather than early-2000s Nintendo?” It’s a collect-a-thon in the vein of Banjo-Kazooie, but with the gameplay of an army-controlling series like Overlord or, yes, Pikmin. Your goal — as a bug-sized person — is to explore a human house and collect household items to create a spaceship. Sound familiar?
Tinykin’s ideas aren’t original, but the execution and visual style make it an absolute delight. The little critters you control (the titular Tinykin) help you solve puzzles with their unique abilities. But the best part of Tinykin is that it’s completely free of combat; there are no enemies or bosses to fell. Your only goal is to explore this gigantic worldand collect things. The result is the most peaceful and meditative video game I’ve played all year, and one I intend to revisit the next time I’m feeling overwhelmed. —Ryan Gilliam
Tinykin is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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