Bagman

In Bagman, you play as a hapless worker whose job description is basically “run around mines while angry enemies chase you.” Released in 2013 by PJ Crossley, it’s a throwback that feels like an arcade cabinet came to life and demanded you carry bags of loot while dodging pickaxes. The game is simple but maddening—like one of those “easy to learn, impossible to master” puzzles your uncle swears he can beat. It’s quirky, oddly charming, and has just enough retro flavor to make you nostalgic for the days when scoring points was a legitimate life goal.