Flipping Death (Nintendo Switch, 2018)

Flipping Death is the kind of game that asks, “What if death had a sense of humor?” — and then proves it with a grin and a gravestone. Released in 2018 by Zoink Games, this quirky adventure puts you in the shoes (or spectral form) of Penny Doewood, a recently deceased woman who accidentally takes over Death’s job. Because apparently, even the afterlife has staffing issues.

The twist? You can flip between the world of the living and the dead at will, using ghostly powers to possess the living and solve puzzles in ways that are as clever as they are ridiculous. Need someone to open a door? Possess them. Need a distraction? Possess them. Need to make a dentist slap himself with a fish? Oh, you can definitely do that too. The world’s bursting with dark humor, snappy writing, and enough personality to make Tim Burton jealous.

The hand-drawn art style oozes charm, every voice line drips with sarcastic brilliance, and the story somehow makes being dead look like the best gig in town. It’s a mix of puzzle-solving, platforming, and comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon written by someone who’s been to a few too many funerals — in the best way possible.

If you love weird games with heart, soul, and a slightly morbid sense of humor, Flipping Death delivers all of that and then some. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and help Death take a well-earned vacation — you’ve got souls to collect and laughs to deliver.