The indie game world in 2024 and 2025 has been packed with creativity and surprise hits. Indie games often deliver some of the most original and heartfelt experiences in gaming, but not every great game grabs mainstream attention. Here are some indie titles you may have missed, along with where you can play them.
Nine Sols
Where to play: PC (Steam), Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and coming to PS5
A stylish 2D metroidvania with parry-based combat and a Taoist-inspired world. If you liked Hollow Knight or Sekiro, this one’s for you.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Where to play: PC (Steam), Switch, and PS5
This tile-sliding puzzle RPG blends clever mechanics with narrative flair. Each move progresses both the puzzle and the story.
The Phantom Fellows
Where to play: PC (Steam) and GOG
A ghost and his human sidekick solve supernatural cases in this retro point-and-click adventure. The writing is witty, and the pixel art is full of charm.
Tiny Glade
Where to play: PC (Steam)
Create serene medieval dioramas with no goals or time limits. Wander through your builds in first-person and enjoy a cozy, creative escape.
Spilled!
Where to play: PC (Steam), Itch.io
Pilot a small boat through polluted seas to clean up oil spills. A short, emotional environmental sim with beautiful pixel visuals.
Bears in Space
Where to play: PC (Steam) and EPIC Games
A chaotic comedy FPS with talking bears, absurd weapons, and puzzle elements. Silly and entertaining in the best way.
To The Stars
Where to play: PC (Steam), GOG and EPIC Games
Whimsical game where players explore and map alien cultures in space.
Tombwater
Where to play: PC (Steam)
This Gothic Wild West action RPG features a vast world and Soulslike combat. A free demo gives you a taste of its eerie, atmospheric world.
Upcoming Indies to Watch
Shark Dentist
Where to play: PC
Horror-comedy roguelike where you clean giant shark teeth.
Mycopunk
Where to play: PC
Co-op shooter in a fungal apocalypse.
Demonschool
Where to play: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
Tactical horror RPG meets high school drama.
Morsels
Where to play: PC (Switch planned)
Creature-collecting roguelite with weird enemies.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Where to play: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
Shopkeeping and dungeon crawling return.
Earthblade
Where to play: PC (Steam)
From the creators of Celeste, with a focus on exploration and combat.
Ratatan
Where to play: PC (Steam)
Rhythm-based roguelike from the minds behind Patapon.
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