At the Carnival

Step right up to At the Carnival (1990), a puzzle game that mixes traditional brain-teasers with the kind of carnival theming that makes you question whether the developers had ever actually been to one. Brought to you by Cliff Johnson, the mad genius behind The Fool’s Errand, this title blends wordplay, riddles, and visual puzzles in a delightfully devious package. The UI might scare off the casual gamer, but puzzle fans will find themselves lost in its cryptic charm for hours. Just beware: the difficulty curve is steeper than the rollercoaster from hell.