In-depth looks at the indie games worth your time.
Pocketpair's publishing arm bets on a roguelike metroidvania with a possession mechanic that works better than it should. Rough edges hold it back from greatness, but the price is right.
Gorgeous animation, punchy combat, and excellent co-op. But Rotwood's roguelike loop never quite matches the depth of its best fights.
The Game Bakers turned rock climbing into one of the most original and emotionally charged games of 2026. Every handhold matters.
A two-person studio built one of the best RPGs of 2026 so far. Escape From Ever After takes the Paper Mario formula, wraps it in anti-corporate satire, and delivers 20 hours of sharp writing and satisfying combat.
Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel spent 14 years making a cat breeding tactics roguelite. It was worth the wait.
Team Cherry's sequel trades the Knight's slow precision for Hornet's acrobatic speed, delivering a bigger, bolder, and occasionally punishing metroidvania that earns its place alongside the original.
Team Cherry's debut turned a dying genre into a thriving one. Seven years later, Hollow Knight is still the benchmark every metroidvania is measured against.
Balatro takes the familiar language of poker and twists it into one of the most addictive roguelikes in years. Here's why you won't be able to stop.
Sandfall Interactive's debut RPG won nine awards at The Game Awards 2025, including Game of the Year. Built by 30 developers on a sub-$10M budget, it redefined what indie studios can achieve.