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1. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor? Pineapple on pizza is a short, exploration and dark comedy game. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 25,787 reviews of which 25,183 were positive and 604 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played short games.
9.5
25,183
604
10
players
2. How Fish Is Made
Are sardines trustworthy? Are you? Do you want to be? How Fish is Made is a janky little jaunt through the world of surrealist storytelling. Now featuring a Katamari-like DLC! How Fish Is Made is a surreal, short and horror game. Released on January 14th 2022 has received 5,485 reviews of which 5,218 were positive and 267 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played short games.
9.2
5,218
267
6
players
3. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time someone else succeeds... The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king is a indie, short and dark comedy game. Released on March 28th 2022 has received 8,749 reviews of which 7,927 were positive and 822 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played short games.
8.8
7,927
822
3
players
4. DOGWALK
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio. DOGWALK is a casual, exploration and wholesome game. Released on July 11th 2025 has received 2,803 reviews of which 2,752 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played short games.
9.4
2,752
51
1
players
5. Carpe Diem
Seize the day Carpe Diem is a anime, visual novel and short game. Released on November 30th 2015 has received 8,542 reviews of which 7,614 were positive and 928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played short games.
8.7
7,614
928
1
players
6. The Old Tree
The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination. The Old Tree is a adventure, indie and casual game. Released on January 26th 2015 has received 3,305 reviews of which 2,973 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played short games.
8.7
2,973
332
1
players
7. the static speaks my name
A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank. the static speaks my name is a psychological horror, indie and horror game. Released on August 10th 2015 has received 5,633 reviews of which 4,594 were positive and 1,039 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played short games.
7.9
4,594
1,039
1
players
8. Loot Grind Simulator
Loot Grind Simulator is a fantasy-themed game about completing quests and earning better loot to equip. The game is meant as satire of the current MMO and Looter Shooter trends and features idle gameplay elements with decisions about what quests to undertake and items to craft. Loot Grind Simulator is a casual, short and collectathon game. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 373 reviews of which 299 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played short games.
7.5
299
74
1
players
9. this game will end in 205 clicks.
What does a SUPERVILLAIN do, when he is forbidden from doing anything evil for the day? WARNING: This is not the type of game where you can make meaningful choices. this game will end in 205 clicks. is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and short game. Released on August 05th 2025 has received 1,272 reviews of which 1,231 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played short games.
9.1
1,231
41
10. DateBoy
Secretly playing your Generic-90s-Handheld-Video-Game-Console during a first date? Shame on you! DateBoy is a simulation, funny and short game. Released on November 04th 2025 has received 465 reviews of which 460 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played short games.
9.1
460
5
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