Row 11 · Exploration · MegaWobble, 2022
Lil Gator Game
A little alligator builds a pretend adventure on an island to get their busy big sister to play again. Funny, sweet and full of imagination.
Edition reviewed: Lil Gator Game (2022).
Official artwork © MegaWobbleWhat you do
Climb, glide and swim around an island, recruit friends to your make-believe adventure and whack cardboard enemies with a stick.
Who it suits
Everyone, especially anyone who loved A Short Hike. Lovely for families.
01First evening
Your big sister is too busy to play, so you decide to build the best adventure ever. The first evening is climbing everything and meeting other kids with big ideas.
02A few weeks in
There is no long middle: it is a short, generous game with lots to find. The writing is funny and gently touching.
03When to stop
Finishing takes a few evenings, and the ending is lovely. Stop whenever you like; the island waits.
Why it works
- Funny and sweet writing
- Joyful movement
- Great for families
Watch out for
- Short
- Little challenge
The score
Overall 4.6 out of 5 · Perfectly ripe · how we score
Our verdict
A pretend adventure that is better than most real ones. A perfect family weekend.
Written by the Pixel Orchard desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.