In this cozy management game, you play Stella, ferry master to the deceased. The main theme of Spiritfarer from Thunder Lotus Games, for example, is death.
Indie games can sometimes help deal with quite serious topics, apart from simply bringing joy. After you’re done with the game’s main story, you can craft your own dungeons thanks to a neat Dungeon Maker. The game lets you set off on an adventure set in a thrilling fantasy world, alone or with friends via multiplayer co-op mode. Solasta: Crown of the Magister utilizes Dungeons and Dragons SRD 5.1 Ruleset to bring gamers pure RPG fun. Our next indie game is deeply rooted in the tabletop RPG lore. The game took almost 9 years to create (2007 – 2016), a great example of how much devotion development of indie games requires. In comparison to other platformers, Owlboy gives us large freedom of movement, as we soar through the sky between flying islands. The game dazzled gamers with its gorgeous pixel art graphics and a cast of likable characters. Although we can’t mention every one of them here, Owlboy from D-Pad Studio definitely deserves a special mention. The game received quite a bit of recognition, winning the Game of the Yeat title at the Independent Game Festival.Īmong countless ranks of indie games, platform games take an honorable place. What makes this title truly special is its horror elements – while playing Inscryption you’ll quickly realize that your hero’s life is at stake with every card you draw. Inscryption is a deck-building and roguelike game devised by Daniel Mullins, the creator behind such hits as The Hex and Pony Island.
Here we have another mix of genres, this time spiced up with some dark visuals. You can make it even more so with friends in an exciting 4 player co-op mode. Mind you, leading a band of mercenaries to the dark world of Gloomhaven has proven to be very entertaining. The title presents you with a unique mixture of strategy, RPG, and deck-building genres. Gloomhaven is a good example here, as it’s a digital adaptation of a bestselling board game. Sometimes indie games draw inspiration from other forms of entertainment. To reach high scores, you must plan every tile placement carefully. Watching your landscape grow is both satisfying and relaxing, yet it can also pose quite a challenge. In this building strategy and puzzle game, you are tasked with placing tiles to create ever-growing, idyllic village landscapes. Among other things, innovative gameplay mechanics are one of the top factors that make indie production stand out.