Helmet Gaming Challenge 2026

I started the 2025 challenge and it inspired me to play a few games but then I kind of forgot it once I got a job.

Now, Helmet has published the list for 2026 challenge and I’m aiming to play 24 games that fit these 24 characteristics. You can find the list and more info at Helmet website

1. A game where you are something other than human
2. A game set in a snowy and cold world
3. A game where you build a village or city
4. A game where you are given very little help or instructions
5. A game set underwater
6. A game where you collect things from the forest
7. A game where the passage of time matters
8. A game where you are an orphan or have been separated from a loved one
9. A game where you can customise your character’s outfit or appearance a lot
10. A game where you sneak around or hide
11. A game made by a small indie team or individual developer
12. A game where you try to save someone else
13. A game set in or inspired by the 1980s
14. A game where you can draw
15. A game with game mechanics based on light or shadow
16. A game where sleep and sleeping matters
17. A game where you travel to different worlds or realities
18. A game featuring a robot
19. A game where you play a villain or anti-hero
20. A game set at night
21. A game where battles are fought with playing cards
22. A game where you have to take care of others (animals, people, plants)
23. A game about friendship
24. A game where the main character is a child or young person