Meg's Monster is an indie RPG or even a JRPG. It works like a narrative adventure with a charming storyline and plenty of plot twists. The game touches on ethical themes like innocence, empathy, and responsibility while also stressing the difficulties of child-rearing.

Developed by Odencat, the Japanese makers of Snowman Story and Zelle- Occult Adventure, Meg’s Monster is unique. It’s like an allegory for babysitting, as the goal of the player is not only to fend off physical damage in battle but also to protect the psyche of an impressionable little girl who abhors fighting.

Who can play it?

This single-player indie RPG is available in 10 languages for most consoles, desktops, TV, and tabletop devices, including handheld systems like Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. With fantasy violence and strong language, the game is best suited for teens and adults with a soft side.

What’s it about?

A little girl called Meg finds herself in Underworld. As an ogre called Roy stumbles upon the girl, the player must take her to safety and reunite the girl with her mother. Virtually indestructible, Roy starts off with 99,999 HP. Battling monsters in a turn-based card game, he must also prevent her from crying or risking total annihilation.

What’s special about it?

This adventure game with card-based battle mechanics, a dramatic storyline, and an absurd amount of character HP relies on deus ex machina situations. It offers optional sub-events that turn foes into friends, and it even features an alternate ending. Mini-games and puzzles also help elevate this app. Pacifying a little girl with toys and battle tactics is the key.

A game that takes you back

This 2D adventurer is a complete head-scratcher. It starts off as a game about stopping a girl’s waterworks. It evolves into a mystery, uncovering dark secrets, such as the origin of Underworld. Then come themes like time travel and the butterfly effect.