If a tree falls in the forest, did you have something to do with it? In Timberman–The Big Adventure, yes, probably. As a lumberjack-of-all-trades battling sinister loggers and killer robots, wield your trusty ax and explore levels loaded with treasure. Dodge buzz saws and flamethrowers, smash drones, and gently float from great heights using your chopper as, well, a chopper. It’s tree-mendous!

What we love: Discovering secret areas. Keep an eye out for dents and dips in walls, floors, and ceilings—they could hide a hidden cave packed with goodies. You might find extra lives, caged bunnies to set free, or Timberman arcade cabinets that let you play the original game (and earn a pile of coins that matches your score).

Quick tip: When you’re locked in a room and forced to fight evil goons, don’t let them surround you! Toss metal crates to block their advance. Another option: Double-jump over their heads to get your back against a wall, then pick them off with your ax and fists.

Meet the creator: Headquartered in Poland, Digital Melody has developed dozens of cool casual games, including Tap Skaters, Merge Empire, and Animal Shelter Simulator. The studio’s 2014 hit, Timberman, has spawned some wildly different spin-offs—there’s even Timber Roller and Timber Tennis!