The indie moniker describes a game made by independent creators, i.e. games that are not under the auspices of a major publisher. That means anything from a solo developer working on a debut title to critically acclaimed teams releasing self-published pieces. While these games have been around for a long time in the industry, their popularity skyrocketed in the early 2000s. This was partly due to new crowdfunding and digital distribution options. , offers the opportunity for several game makers to become game makers.
While many of the most beloved indie games belonged to this early period, indie games gained a whole new level of attention in the ensuing decades. Now that there are so many releases every day, it’s hard to keep up. So to help, this list explores the most recent titles that excite enthusiasts. Appearing in no particular order, the games below represent the new kids on the indie block worth a try.
