Top 10 best indie games that make passionate gamers play again and again

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Spelunky 2

Review of the indie game, Spelunky 2

• Original release date: 9/15/2020 (on PlayStation 4)
  Modes: single-player, multiplayer
  Genre: indie, roguelike, scene game, shooter, fighting
  Publisher: Mossmouth
  Developer: Mossmouth, BlitWorks
  Platforms: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  Indie game Spelunky 2 builds on the unique and random nature of the original, offering adventures designed to satisfy and inspire players old and new. It has a multitude of different areas to explore, with branching paths and layered levels, leading to a new foundational dimension for classic 2D gaming.

As players explore the vast world, their camp will expand and grow into a thriving small community of unique NPCs to chat with whenever players need a break from exploring these dangerous mines. The indie title Spelunky 2 offers an addictive playground and can be replayed multiple times to explore.

2

Vampire Survivors

Review of the indie game, Vampire Survivors

• Original release date: 10/20/2020 (on MacOS, Windows)
  Mode: single player
  Genre: indie, roguelike, game shoot' em up
  Publisher: Luca Galante
  Developer: Luca Galante
  Platforms: MacOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  Vampire Survivors is a new indie game that launched in October 2022 with deceptive-like elements. It became a time-based survival game with a bullet hell style (requiring players to dodge bullets like rain from enemies), so players need to survive as long as possible before Death inevitably ends their struggle.

  Each time they play, players have different weapon choices when they are leveled up. Some weapons can be combined and upgraded into weapons of mass destruction. Players can accumulate gold after each turn, which allows them to purchase passive upgrades while also unlocking new characters! Vampire Survivors is the perfect casual game for players to immerse themselves for hours.

3

Brotato

Review of playing indie game, Brotato

• Original release date: 9/27/2022
  Mode: single player
  Genre: indie, action, RPG, shooting
  Publisher: Blobfish
  Developer: Blobfish
  Platforms: Microsoft Windows
  Brotato is a unique indie foray into the world of scammers; As players play the role of a potato, they can use six weapons at once to fight hordes of aliens. There are hundreds of weapons and items to equip, from flamethrowers to rocket launchers; Brotato's ambitions are endless. Luckily, each weapon also activates automatically, with manual targeting options for those who want more of a challenge.

  Each play is relatively fast, with each match lasting 30 minutes and each enemy wave lasting between 30-90 seconds. Brotato is perfect for players with busy lifestyles or those in a hurry.

4

Risk Of Rain 2

Review of the indie game, Risk Of Rain 2

• Original release date: 11/8/2020 (on Microsoft Windows, Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One)
  Modes: single-player, multiplayer
  Genre: indie, roguelike, fighting, 3rd person shooter
  Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
  Developer: Hopoo Games
  Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia
  Survive and battle through alien planets in the indie game Risk of Rain 2, which can be played simultaneously multiplayer, solo or cooperative! This unique third-person indie title features over 10 playable characters that can be unlocked, each with their own unique fighting style and skills.

More than 110 items ready to keep each playthrough interesting and engaging. The more items a player collects, the more they combine together to create a more devastating impact! In Risk of Rain 2, players can fight to get past the final boss or keep running indefinitely to see how long they can last. The unique scaling system means that players and their enemies will power up infinitely.

5

Deep Rock Galactic

Video playing indie game, Deep Rock Galactic

• Original release date: 5/13/2020 (on Windows, Xbox One)
  Modes: single-player, multiplayer
  Genre: indie, first-person shooter
  Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
  Developer: Ghost Ship Games
  Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
  The concept of space dwarves exploring caves in mining adventures, while dealing with a multitude of alien species is completely unique; Therefore, the indie game Deep Rock Galactic has shown that very well. It has procedurally generated dark levels and every environment can be completely destroyed, so it's easy for players to exploit the content they want.

In Deep Rock Galactic, players completely customize the appearance of the dwarves themselves with various cosmetics and upgrades. Each subclass, from Gunner to Driller, has weapons to use in this wacky frame rate. After a successful mission, players can even enjoy a delicious cold beer at the Abyss Bar.