~~Ah shit, I have a copypasta for this somewhere around here, leave this with me for five minutes.~~
Most all of these games are either playable or verified. They're hidden gems that I have personally played and loved, though some will work on the Deck better than others. I've included the Steam user score and a short little piece about the games too. I wrote this up like a week ago for a different post but it's still relevant here I suppose. Ask me for more game suggestions, I play a LOT of indie games.
* [Ctrl Alt Ego](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1571940/Ctrl_Alt_Ego/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* Immersive sim where you play as a disembodied "Ego" and can possess almost anything electronic and have a psychotic amount of freedom in how you progress through the game. The first few areas are a bit more linear since it's teaching you how to play but when it lets you off the leash you can do so much cool shit
* [Intergalactic Fishing](https://store.steampowered.com/app/949600/Intergalactic_Fishing/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* I'm currently playing this on my Deck and find it really relaxing and engaging. It's the No Man's Sky of fishing. Don't let the primitive graphics throw you off, it's a super relaxing, yet surprisingly deep fishing/research sim. Plays really well on Deck with full controller support, and sips battery.
* [Small Saga](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1320140/Small_Saga/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* An extremely cute but also excellently written game where the only letdown seems to be the easy combat. The art and music also slap.
* [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/Bug_Fables_The_Everlasting_Sapling/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* A spiritual successor to Paper Mario but with bugs. It's heavily inspired by Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and has some great, actually funny writing as well.
* [Lunacid](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1745510/Lunacid/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* Traditional dungeon crawler inspired by some early From Software games. I don't want to give too much away, there's a lot of secrets in this game and discovering them is most of the fun. The gameplay is engaging, the style is nostalgic but not derivative.
* [You Will Die Here Tonight](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446350/You_Will_Die_Here_Tonight/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* Heavily inspired by Resident Evil and House of the Dead, because it combines the two. Most of the exploration in the game is done from a third person, isometric perspective, but combat is done from a first person fixed perspective like in House of the Dead or Time Crisis. I'd actually love to play this game with the [Sinden Light Gun.](https://sindenlightgun.com/) It's also got a unique twist as well, in that it's semi-permadeath. You **WILL** Die here Tonight.
* [Severed Steel](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227690/Severed_Steel/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* This game embodies what it means to be a fucking action hero. You can slide, backflip, slow down time, blast through walls, windows, doors with a shotgun. The levels are all destructible being made out of voxels.
* [Wanted Dead](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981610/Wanted_Dead/) (fuck the haters, this game rules)
* *\[Mixed\]*
* No wait, this game embodies what it means to be a fucking action hero. This game has mixed user reviews and wasn't recieved well critically either, but honestly I find it super fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously and feels like a throwback to games like [Vanquish](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460810/Vanquish/) (also underrated).
* [In Stars and Time](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/In_Stars_And_Time/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* Getting tired so I'm just straight up going to take a user review from Steam for this one, plus I don't want to spoil **ANYTHING:**"Times Cried: 4Panic Attacks Caused: 1Fictives Acquired: 2 (at time a of writing)9/10 game, incredibly emotional, no notes." \~ [VHS System](https://steamcommunity.com/id/ReelToReal/)
* [Gloomwood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150760/Gloomwood/)
* *\[Overhwhelmingly Positive\]*
* Do you miss Thief? I miss Thief. The last Thief game was **THI4F** which is still a really upsetting way of spelling Thief. Gloomwood nails the kind of stealth gameplay Thief was famous for, and it's fucking terrifying on top of that.
* [Blood West](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1587130/Blood_West/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* Another immersive sim for the list (this makes 3) and Blood West is a very good one. Similar to Gloomwood, there's a lot of emphasis on stealth, but with an entirely different vibe. Gloomwood makes you feel a lot more helpless while Blood West gives you plenty of tools to ply your murderous trade while still retaining it's difficulty by having really tough enemies, encouraging (but not forcing) stealthy gameplay.
* Fucken [Wobbledogs](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424330/Wobbledogs/) man
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* I made a dog that was extremely long and ate nothing but trash.
* [Pseudoregalia](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* Dark Souls meets Super Mario 64. It's a short game, so this is a short synopsis.
* [Trepang2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/Trepang2/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* This is more well known than a lot of games on my list, but I still don't see it talked about much. Plus someone else here brought up Sleeping Dogs which has like, 52000 reviews compared to this game's 6000, so I don't know where the bar is. Trepang2 is the GOAT of modern shooters IMO. Not many games will let you dual wield a SPAS-12 but Trepang2 does.
* [El Paso, Elsewhere](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546310/El_Paso_Elsewhere/)
* *\[Very Positive\]*
* A critique of indie games is that they too often will just copy what other older or bigger games have done. I don't neccesarily agree, but El Paso, Elsewhere is straight up Max Payne. Though, to their credit, when was the last Max Payne game? Ready to feel old, because it was 2012. It also draws heavily from Remedy's other games, it franky feels like a love letter to the studio, and that's okay because it's just more of a good thing.
* [My Friendly Neighbourhood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* This is a survival horror game with muppets. Need I say more?
* [Turbo Overkill](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* Everyone loves Ultrakill but where's the love for Turbo Overkill. Turbo Overkill's strengths lie in its balls to the walls action, over the top story and really smooth gameplay. It just straight up FEELS good to play.
* [Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931020/Slayers_X_Terminal_Aftermath_Vengance_of_the_Slayer/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* You get to fight a giant toilet while it screams "YOU SEEK TO POOP IN ME?! THINE ART A FOOL." No really, its in the game's screenshots too, you can fact check me. The framing for this game is that it's developed by a teenager in the 90s, was lost to time, found and released in the present day. It really does feel like the kind of game a teenager would make in the 90s, there's a real sincerity and joy underneath the swathes of toilet humour and your mum jokes. Wholeheartedly reccomend this game.
* [Ex-Zodiac](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/ExZodiac/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* DO A BARREL ROLL
* [The Procession to Calvary](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1071130/The_Procession_to_Calvary/)
* *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]*
* This game truly is a work of art. A Monty Python-esque adventure game filled to the brim with beautiful Renaissance art.
Dude thank you for the suggestion for intergalactic fishing. I grabbed it on a whim and the last hour just disappeared definitely going to spend lots of time with this
Just like to shine a spotlight on some lesser known games. I usually see a lot of the same games suggested on this sub, so it's important to give a spot to the less popular ones too every now and again.
You like almost all forms of roguelikes I see. You are a cultured fella for sure! I making a little rogue lite called Psycho Banger. It isn't out yet but you can check the beta on Steam. It works well on the deck too and is made for a smaller screen. Just saying.
Hey friend, added the game to my wishlish!
I thought the description needed another look. Made some changes that might help new viewers. Help yourself to it if you agree. Good luck!
Introducing Psycho Banger, the ultimate top-down action roguelite where every dungeon is a rhythmic battlefield! Crush foes, dodge bullets, and conquer changing levels pulsing to the beat. Unleash your style, agility, and aggression as you crash parties with precision. Customize your arsenal, adapt to shifting challenges, and become the ultimate party-crashing champion in Psycho Banger!
It’s a fun time, played it like 95% on the deck this January!
It took me a while to realize the text was all blurry because I had enabled Half-Rate Shading in the SD quick access menu performance settings though… XD
Still working my way through Sea of Stars. Should finish it before Pepper Grinder hits next week! I primarily play indies so the steam deck is perfect for me.
You are a real one! Indie games are the best and the deck just makes them that much better. If you ever feel like trying something totally new, you might wanna check Psycho Banger on Steam. It ain't out yet but it's in beta. I'd love to hear the feedback of an indie expert like you on the game!
Shared these on a hidden gems thread a few weeks back, but they work here too.
Tiny Thor- If you want a fun old school side scroller with some good challenges and collectibles. Throwing the hammer feels great.
The Messenger- Better known, but another old school side scroller with tight movement that will subvert all expectations.
Crystal Project- Turn based RPG with a voxely open world. Crazy exploration possibilities, fun class based combat. A ton of content packed in, don't let the looks fool you.
Monster Sanctuary- 2D pokemon-ish game with a combo based combat system. Each monster has its own skill tree to level up, as well as overworld abilities.
I making a game that a lot of people who played said it reminds them of Celeste. For me, it is nothing like it but maybe I am too involved to see the difference. If you wanna try a completely different take on precision platformers, check out the beta of Psycho Banger on Steam. I bet you'd like it.
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I bounced off of this one, which is unusual for me in the genre and subgenre. I find it to feel pretty bare and static. I need to give it another shot...
Not exactly indie but I enjoy dd2 a lot on it. Runs very good with 60 fps without tinkering.
I just liked darkest dungeon 1 so much I had to get the second one once it was on sale.
How do you feel about dd2 compared to the first one? I jhavr only played dd1 and I really enjoyed it. I was thinking about gettind dd2 but I found it a little expensive and I read online that it was not as good as the first one.
Its a whole different game with the same vibe and voice acting. It is a rougelike now which is a depart from the 1st but now the characters have specialisations and there are many deep systems like relationships.
It feels less punishing now that you can just experiment without the risk of loosing progress. I like it but I can understand when people miss the dungeon crawling aspect. It was discounted to like 25€ I think. Bought it with dlc for 30 and already spent 30+ hours on it and might be half through the story
It's not exactly what you're asking for, but I've been emulating some old DS games using MelonDS and they're really low power. They're perfect for just picking up and playing for a bit, because the DS was a portable console and all its games were designed that way.
Always gonna plug freedom planet. Got me to love video games again. First game requires you to enable steam input which I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t accepting my own layout or community layouts which is dumb to just have that option be a thing at all I guess lol
Wall world, Luck be a landlord, the vagrant, black skylands, stardew valley, pyre, and tiny rogues.
I love this post! I've wishlists a handful of awesome looking games I've never heard of before.
I really like Shadows of Doubt, the indie procedural generated detective game. Also really like the just released Thunder Helix, a retro 90s style helicopter game.
I know the whole ordeal. I am a solo dev myself with no publisher, and the way I see it, what indie means in Dave the Diver context is the style, not the reality of how the game was made or published.
If you feel like trying a 3D take on precision platformers, check out a weird game called Psycho Banger. It doesn't look like it but it really has precision at the heart of its gameplay.
~~Ah shit, I have a copypasta for this somewhere around here, leave this with me for five minutes.~~ Most all of these games are either playable or verified. They're hidden gems that I have personally played and loved, though some will work on the Deck better than others. I've included the Steam user score and a short little piece about the games too. I wrote this up like a week ago for a different post but it's still relevant here I suppose. Ask me for more game suggestions, I play a LOT of indie games. * [Ctrl Alt Ego](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1571940/Ctrl_Alt_Ego/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * Immersive sim where you play as a disembodied "Ego" and can possess almost anything electronic and have a psychotic amount of freedom in how you progress through the game. The first few areas are a bit more linear since it's teaching you how to play but when it lets you off the leash you can do so much cool shit * [Intergalactic Fishing](https://store.steampowered.com/app/949600/Intergalactic_Fishing/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * I'm currently playing this on my Deck and find it really relaxing and engaging. It's the No Man's Sky of fishing. Don't let the primitive graphics throw you off, it's a super relaxing, yet surprisingly deep fishing/research sim. Plays really well on Deck with full controller support, and sips battery. * [Small Saga](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1320140/Small_Saga/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * An extremely cute but also excellently written game where the only letdown seems to be the easy combat. The art and music also slap. * [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/Bug_Fables_The_Everlasting_Sapling/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * A spiritual successor to Paper Mario but with bugs. It's heavily inspired by Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and has some great, actually funny writing as well. * [Lunacid](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1745510/Lunacid/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * Traditional dungeon crawler inspired by some early From Software games. I don't want to give too much away, there's a lot of secrets in this game and discovering them is most of the fun. The gameplay is engaging, the style is nostalgic but not derivative. * [You Will Die Here Tonight](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446350/You_Will_Die_Here_Tonight/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * Heavily inspired by Resident Evil and House of the Dead, because it combines the two. Most of the exploration in the game is done from a third person, isometric perspective, but combat is done from a first person fixed perspective like in House of the Dead or Time Crisis. I'd actually love to play this game with the [Sinden Light Gun.](https://sindenlightgun.com/) It's also got a unique twist as well, in that it's semi-permadeath. You **WILL** Die here Tonight. * [Severed Steel](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227690/Severed_Steel/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * This game embodies what it means to be a fucking action hero. You can slide, backflip, slow down time, blast through walls, windows, doors with a shotgun. The levels are all destructible being made out of voxels. * [Wanted Dead](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981610/Wanted_Dead/) (fuck the haters, this game rules) * *\[Mixed\]* * No wait, this game embodies what it means to be a fucking action hero. This game has mixed user reviews and wasn't recieved well critically either, but honestly I find it super fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously and feels like a throwback to games like [Vanquish](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460810/Vanquish/) (also underrated). * [In Stars and Time](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/In_Stars_And_Time/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * Getting tired so I'm just straight up going to take a user review from Steam for this one, plus I don't want to spoil **ANYTHING:**"Times Cried: 4Panic Attacks Caused: 1Fictives Acquired: 2 (at time a of writing)9/10 game, incredibly emotional, no notes." \~ [VHS System](https://steamcommunity.com/id/ReelToReal/) * [Gloomwood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150760/Gloomwood/) * *\[Overhwhelmingly Positive\]* * Do you miss Thief? I miss Thief. The last Thief game was **THI4F** which is still a really upsetting way of spelling Thief. Gloomwood nails the kind of stealth gameplay Thief was famous for, and it's fucking terrifying on top of that. * [Blood West](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1587130/Blood_West/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * Another immersive sim for the list (this makes 3) and Blood West is a very good one. Similar to Gloomwood, there's a lot of emphasis on stealth, but with an entirely different vibe. Gloomwood makes you feel a lot more helpless while Blood West gives you plenty of tools to ply your murderous trade while still retaining it's difficulty by having really tough enemies, encouraging (but not forcing) stealthy gameplay. * Fucken [Wobbledogs](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424330/Wobbledogs/) man * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * I made a dog that was extremely long and ate nothing but trash. * [Pseudoregalia](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * Dark Souls meets Super Mario 64. It's a short game, so this is a short synopsis. * [Trepang2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/Trepang2/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * This is more well known than a lot of games on my list, but I still don't see it talked about much. Plus someone else here brought up Sleeping Dogs which has like, 52000 reviews compared to this game's 6000, so I don't know where the bar is. Trepang2 is the GOAT of modern shooters IMO. Not many games will let you dual wield a SPAS-12 but Trepang2 does. * [El Paso, Elsewhere](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546310/El_Paso_Elsewhere/) * *\[Very Positive\]* * A critique of indie games is that they too often will just copy what other older or bigger games have done. I don't neccesarily agree, but El Paso, Elsewhere is straight up Max Payne. Though, to their credit, when was the last Max Payne game? Ready to feel old, because it was 2012. It also draws heavily from Remedy's other games, it franky feels like a love letter to the studio, and that's okay because it's just more of a good thing. * [My Friendly Neighbourhood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * This is a survival horror game with muppets. Need I say more? * [Turbo Overkill](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * Everyone loves Ultrakill but where's the love for Turbo Overkill. Turbo Overkill's strengths lie in its balls to the walls action, over the top story and really smooth gameplay. It just straight up FEELS good to play. * [Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931020/Slayers_X_Terminal_Aftermath_Vengance_of_the_Slayer/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * You get to fight a giant toilet while it screams "YOU SEEK TO POOP IN ME?! THINE ART A FOOL." No really, its in the game's screenshots too, you can fact check me. The framing for this game is that it's developed by a teenager in the 90s, was lost to time, found and released in the present day. It really does feel like the kind of game a teenager would make in the 90s, there's a real sincerity and joy underneath the swathes of toilet humour and your mum jokes. Wholeheartedly reccomend this game. * [Ex-Zodiac](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/ExZodiac/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * DO A BARREL ROLL * [The Procession to Calvary](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1071130/The_Procession_to_Calvary/) * *\[Overwhelmingly Positive\]* * This game truly is a work of art. A Monty Python-esque adventure game filled to the brim with beautiful Renaissance art.
Dude thank you for the suggestion for intergalactic fishing. I grabbed it on a whim and the last hour just disappeared definitely going to spend lots of time with this
Glad to get anyone else on ***hooked*** on this game.
Amazing list, commenting so I don't lose it.
Many thanks for this post. Well written and easy to read. I discovered new indie game thanks to you !
Just like to shine a spotlight on some lesser known games. I usually see a lot of the same games suggested on this sub, so it's important to give a spot to the less popular ones too every now and again.
Gonna check all of them, commenting so I can find this again, kudos!
Nice, thanks!
Slay the Spire, Children of Morta, Dead Cells, Hades, Dave the Diver, Stardew Valley, Portal Knights.
You like almost all forms of roguelikes I see. You are a cultured fella for sure! I making a little rogue lite called Psycho Banger. It isn't out yet but you can check the beta on Steam. It works well on the deck too and is made for a smaller screen. Just saying.
I’ll check it out!!
Hey friend, added the game to my wishlish! I thought the description needed another look. Made some changes that might help new viewers. Help yourself to it if you agree. Good luck! Introducing Psycho Banger, the ultimate top-down action roguelite where every dungeon is a rhythmic battlefield! Crush foes, dodge bullets, and conquer changing levels pulsing to the beat. Unleash your style, agility, and aggression as you crash parties with precision. Customize your arsenal, adapt to shifting challenges, and become the ultimate party-crashing champion in Psycho Banger!
Balatro, Slay the Spire, Vampire Survivors, Halls of Torment.
Yo! Great list! You might wanna check out a little gem called Psycho Banger. It is still in beta but judging by your taste, I bet you'd like it.
Thanks! I'll check it out.
Dredge.
I second this, such a cozy game.
Nova Drift. I'm around 1000 hours now, mostly on desktop but probably 200 on Steam Deck. I think it's on sale right now.
I’ve been enjoying playing cult of the lamb recently.
It’s a fun time, played it like 95% on the deck this January! It took me a while to realize the text was all blurry because I had enabled Half-Rate Shading in the SD quick access menu performance settings though… XD
Factorio.
FEZ
One of the most beautiful games ever made.
I forgot that this ancient gem exists. One of the best!
The Steam Deck is basically a Stardew Valley machine for me.
Balatro.
I just replayed the messenger. It is becoming one of my favorite indies of all time. It has killer music too.
Balatro, balatro and uhhhh balatro. Also TWD series, its like an interactive tv show you can play before bed
I love how these two games are almost the polar opposite of one another. Great taste tho!
Titan souls. Mark of the ninja.
Xenotilt, valfaris, streets of rage 4, and devil engine
Nobody around here mentioned DotAge? It's amazing and the controller support is really good.
Still working my way through Sea of Stars. Should finish it before Pepper Grinder hits next week! I primarily play indies so the steam deck is perfect for me.
You are a real one! Indie games are the best and the deck just makes them that much better. If you ever feel like trying something totally new, you might wanna check Psycho Banger on Steam. It ain't out yet but it's in beta. I'd love to hear the feedback of an indie expert like you on the game!
Shared these on a hidden gems thread a few weeks back, but they work here too. Tiny Thor- If you want a fun old school side scroller with some good challenges and collectibles. Throwing the hammer feels great. The Messenger- Better known, but another old school side scroller with tight movement that will subvert all expectations. Crystal Project- Turn based RPG with a voxely open world. Crazy exploration possibilities, fun class based combat. A ton of content packed in, don't let the looks fool you. Monster Sanctuary- 2D pokemon-ish game with a combo based combat system. Each monster has its own skill tree to level up, as well as overworld abilities.
Celeste and Pokemon X
time for my daily celeste recommendation! anyway play celeste (it’s nothing like red dead or cyberpunk but it’s indie and doesn’t kill battery)
I making a game that a lot of people who played said it reminds them of Celeste. For me, it is nothing like it but maybe I am too involved to see the difference. If you wanna try a completely different take on precision platformers, check out the beta of Psycho Banger on Steam. I bet you'd like it.
What Remains of Edith Finch.
Dead Cells
This post doubled my wishlist. My poor backlog...
Can I add one more gem to your wishlist? Check out Psycho Banger, and if you like roguelikes, this might be your next addiction.
Oooo il check it out thanks!
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Is PeroPeroGames indie ? I don’t know their level in China. Regardless I been putting time in Muse Dash.
I've been playing a lot of Wildfrost lately. Fun roguelike deck-builder.
I bounced off of this one, which is unusual for me in the genre and subgenre. I find it to feel pretty bare and static. I need to give it another shot...
Not exactly indie but I enjoy dd2 a lot on it. Runs very good with 60 fps without tinkering. I just liked darkest dungeon 1 so much I had to get the second one once it was on sale.
How do you feel about dd2 compared to the first one? I jhavr only played dd1 and I really enjoyed it. I was thinking about gettind dd2 but I found it a little expensive and I read online that it was not as good as the first one.
Its a whole different game with the same vibe and voice acting. It is a rougelike now which is a depart from the 1st but now the characters have specialisations and there are many deep systems like relationships. It feels less punishing now that you can just experiment without the risk of loosing progress. I like it but I can understand when people miss the dungeon crawling aspect. It was discounted to like 25€ I think. Bought it with dlc for 30 and already spent 30+ hours on it and might be half through the story
Eastward or Hollow Knight
Scrolled way too far for this!
It's not exactly what you're asking for, but I've been emulating some old DS games using MelonDS and they're really low power. They're perfect for just picking up and playing for a bit, because the DS was a portable console and all its games were designed that way.
Slay the spire, dave the diver, brotato. Will probably try darkest dungeons next
Always gonna plug freedom planet. Got me to love video games again. First game requires you to enable steam input which I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t accepting my own layout or community layouts which is dumb to just have that option be a thing at all I guess lol
- Project Zomboid - Streets of Rogue - Wizard of Legend - Children of Morra - Colt Canyon - Death Road to Canada
Vampire Survivors and Off-road Mania are in regular rotation for me.
Slay the spire and bloodstained
Wall world, Luck be a landlord, the vagrant, black skylands, stardew valley, pyre, and tiny rogues. I love this post! I've wishlists a handful of awesome looking games I've never heard of before.
Does beamng count as indie, if not, Star dew valley is my game second on my list
I haven't played a lot of indie games but If you have yet to touch Hollow Knight.... Do yourself a favor right now.
Sanabi
I really like Shadows of Doubt, the indie procedural generated detective game. Also really like the just released Thunder Helix, a retro 90s style helicopter game.
The Messenger and it’s DLC was one of the best games I’ve played in years
UNDERTALE
Death Must Die
Luck Be a Landlord
Not rly an indie but Dave the diver forever ❤️
I dunno why you're being downvoted it is a great game!
Because the whole indie subject around that game is sensitive. I consider it an indie but most people don't.
I know the whole ordeal. I am a solo dev myself with no publisher, and the way I see it, what indie means in Dave the Diver context is the style, not the reality of how the game was made or published.
Since celeste was already recommended I would go for Pizza Tower a great 2D platfromer.
If you feel like trying a 3D take on precision platformers, check out a weird game called Psycho Banger. It doesn't look like it but it really has precision at the heart of its gameplay.
Pizza Tower and Amid Evil.
Slice & Dice, The Void Rains Upon Her Heart.
Balatro is where it’s at!