A Hat in Time Cute platforming with hats that grant powers

Hat Kid can chain jump moves, climb walls and swing over gaps, and the platforming is built to feel good in your hands. Nothing stops you from scaling the biggest mountain in a world just because it is there. The five worlds reward that curiosity: every nook and cranny hides something, and exploring is as much the point as reaching the goal. Collecting what you need to refuel the ship never feels like a chore, because getting there is the fun part.

The hats are the heart of it. Find rare magical yarn and Hat Kid stitches herself new headwear, each with its own ability: a witch hat that cooks up explosive concoctions, a wooden ghost mask that lets her peek into other dimensions. On top of that, badges found, sold and traded by the locals make your hats even stronger. Deciding which hat and badges to bring shapes how you tackle each challenge, and there is always another combination to try.

There is a co-op mode, and it turns an already cheerful game into a shared one. One of you runs the adventure while the other joins in, and the game's silly energy only gets sillier with two people arguing over who gets to open the next door. It is easy to pick up and play in short sessions, no setup or coordination required, which makes it a good pick when someone is over and you want something light to play together.