Fangame Recommendations

Here I've compiled some mods, fan games and projects that I feel are great!

If you'd like to see my picks of Pokémon ROM Hacks, check out my soon to be linked PokéShrine
(including for pressure to myself to finish) 

Overhaul Mods

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Leaf Icon Animal Crossing (GCN) Deluxe

Quality of life overhaul, game enhancements, 100% way to play the game in modern day.

Animal Crossing: City Folk Deluxe

Same vein as above, added content, QoL, game enhancements for modern day play.

Shine Icon Super Mario (Sunshine) Eclipse

Expansion and overhaul mod that feels like a new game. Open-world, added playable characters, 120 new Shines, new story.

Fan Games

Chao Resort Island (PC/MAC)
Chao Resort Island
Chao Resort Island Chao Resort Island

Chao raising game!
Includes alignments, evolutions, games and breeding!

Mario Kingdom Fusion (PC)
Mario Kingdom Fusion
Mario Kingdom Fusion Mario Kingdom Fusion

Mario platforming mixed with other franchises.
21 characters such as Waluigi, Kirby and Tails.
Different playstyles, 200+ levels, 9 worlds.

Digital Tamers 2 (PC/Android)
Digital Tamers 2
Digital Tamers 2 Digital Tamers 2

Raise, battle & evolve 400+ Digimon.

PokéRogue (Browser)
PokéRogue
PokéRogue PokéRogue

Rogue-like (surprise)!
Battle, earn rewards and improve your team.

PokéPath Tower Defense (PC/Mac/Linux/Browser)
PokéPath Tower Defense
PokéPath Tower Defense PokéPath Tower Defense

Tower defence, 9 routes, very impressive!

Tamaweb: Virtual Pet Game (PC/Android/Browser)
Tamaweb: Virtual Pet Game
Tamaweb: Virtual Pet Game Tamaweb: Virtual Pet Game

THE best Tamagotchi sim.
Extensive evolution tree, several modes,
Online play!