Best Indie Games
1,568 Indie games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Frostpunk 2
Released: Sep 20, 2024
Critic rating: 82.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
Game modes: Single player
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the highly acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated society survival game.
West of Loathing
Released: Aug 10, 2017
Critic rating: 82.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Say howdy to West of Loathing - a single-player slapstick, stick-figure comedy adventure role-playing game set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing universe.
Frozen Synapse
Released: May 26, 2011
Critic rating: 89.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Frozen Synapse is a thrilling PC, Mac, Linux and tablet (iOS/Android) strategy game.
2064: Read Only Memories
Released: Jul 13, 2014
Critic rating: 82.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Ouya, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
In Neo-San Francisco, a vibrant city of low life and high tech, you will witness the world’s first sapient robot learning to grow and live as you become embroiled in the darkest scandal of 2064.
Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Released: Mar 21, 2001
Critic rating: 83.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Indie
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
A first person shooter extravaganza where you take the role of Serious Sam, a badass killer whose goal is to defeat monsters commanded by Mental, an extraterrestrial entity that wants to destroy humanity.
Ultrakill
Released: Sep 3, 2020
Critic rating: 81.1 / 100 • 90 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Ultrakill is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the 90's.
Gris
Released: Dec 13, 2018
Critic rating: 81.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Gris is a 2D platformer developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital.
DEFCON
Released: Sep 29, 2006
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker.
A Hat in Time
Released: Oct 5, 2017
Critic rating: 79.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers!
Invisible, Inc.
Released: May 12, 2015
Critic rating: 85.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
"Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations.
Islets
Released: Aug 24, 2022
Critic rating: 81.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania!
Life Is Strange
Released: Jan 29, 2015
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Life Is Strange is a five part episodic game that sets out to revolutionize story based choice and consequence games by allowing the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Valfaris
Released: Oct 9, 2019
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Released: Dec 20, 2016
Critic rating: 80.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure!
Risk of Rain
Released: Nov 8, 2013
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements.
Shatter
Released: Jul 23, 2009
Critic rating: 85.6 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
1000xResist
Released: May 9, 2024
Critic rating: 80.8 / 100 • 24 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Released: Dec 11, 2020
Critic rating: 81.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Small actions can make a big difference.
Dicey Dungeons
Released: Aug 13, 2019
Critic rating: 90.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Fighting against fortune would be a lot easier if you weren't a walking dice.
Super Fancy Pants Adventure
Released: Sep 20, 2017
Critic rating: 80.8 / 100 • 23 votes
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!
Neon Abyss
Released: Jul 13, 2020
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’.
Pillars of Eternity
Released: Mar 26, 2015
Critic rating: 81.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny.
Rogue Legacy
Released: Jun 27, 2013
Critic rating: 86.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold!
Ashen
Released: Dec 7, 2018
Critic rating: 82.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Set in a sprawling open world, Ashen is a tight, 3rd person, skill-based action RPG about guiding your wanderer through a newly lit world.
Trine
Released: Jul 3, 2009
Critic rating: 85.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Trine is a physics-based action game where three characters allow clever solutions to challenges created by hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies.