FINALE! Kinda Funny's Top 100 Games of All Time (#s20-1)
October 17, 2026
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5 min readThe Kinda Funny crew spent five days and roughly 15 hours of live content counting down their top 100 games of all time, a project that Tim Gettys described as the culmination of everything the studio has built over 11 years. The list was assembled from the personal rankings of seven staff members, with Barrett Courtney handling the unenviable task of merging overlapping entries and resolving ties by prioritizing whichever game averaged higher on individual lists. The result was a deliberately subjective, passion-driven ranking that the hosts themselves had not seen in full until the final reveal. The top 20, revealed in the final episode, offers a clear picture of what this particular group values: tight 2D and 3D platforming, emotionally heavy narrative experiences, challenging action games, and a deep reverence for PlayStation's first-party catalog.
The Heavyweights at the Top
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:56) **Opening & The Meaning of the List** - The hosts introduce the final day of the countdown, discussing the personal and communal significance of the top 100 list.
- 2 (10:22) **Final Day Kickoff & Emotional Intro** - The crew celebrates the final day and the four-year anniversary of their studio, sharing a heartfelt message about community.
- 3 (19:18) **#20: Super Mario World** - The first game of the final 20 is revealed and celebrated for its perfect 2D platforming and cherished memories.
- 4 (27:58) **#19: Hollow Knight: Silksong** - The long-awaited indie sequel is celebrated for its immense scope, rewarding exploration, and emotional depth.
- 5 (37:34) **#18: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate** - The ultimate crossover fighter is honored for its "everyone is here" roster and the friendships it has fostered.
- 6 (48:43) **#17: Astro Bot** - The PlayStation 5 platformer is celebrated for its joyful gameplay, technical prowess, and nostalgic celebration of PlayStation history.
- 7 (65:35) **#16: The Last of Us Part II** - The controversial sequel is discussed for its bold narrative, emotional impact, and technically immaculate gameplay.
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Show Notes
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