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10 seriously great indie classics

Indie games made by small teams or even a single person, loved for polish and personality that rival big-budget titles. We focused on games that have been highly rated for years and are playable right now on many devices. · Updated 2026-10-20

  1. Hollow Knight

    1 · Metroidvania action

    Hollow Knight

    A game that raised the bar for indie games with a world so vast and combat so refined that it's hard to believe a small team made it.

    Team Cherry · 2017 · PC · Mac · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  2. Celeste

    2 · Platformer

    Celeste

    A platformer classic that combines tight, responsive controls with a story that touches your heart.

    Maddy Makes Games · 2018 · PC · Mac · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  3. Undertale

    3 · RPG

    Undertale

    A much-loved RPG with unique combat where you don't have to kill your enemies and a story that changes based on your choices.

    Toby Fox · 2015 · PC · Mac · PS4 · Switch · Xbox

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  4. Cuphead

    4 · Run and gun action

    Cuphead

    Its hand-drawn art style reviving 1930s classic animation and its intense boss fights are simply stunning.

    Studio MDHR · 2017 · PC · Mac · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  5. Terraria

    5 · Sandbox action

    Terraria

    A flagship 2D sandbox where the fun of digging, building and fighting goes on endlessly.

    Re-Logic · 2011 · PC · Mac · iOS · Android · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  6. Vampire Survivors

    6 · Roguelite survival

    Vampire Survivors

    A roguelite where you survive waves of enemies with auto-attacks and grow stronger. The mobile version is free, with paid content limited to extra DLC. The base game alone offers dozens of hours, so there's almost no pressure to pay.

    poncle · 2022 · PC · Mac · iOS · Android · Switch · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox

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  7. INSIDE

    7 · Puzzle adventure

    INSIDE

    A pinnacle of atmospheric storytelling that keeps you on edge to the very end with nothing but visuals and sound, without a single word.

    Playdead · 2016 · PC · iOS · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  8. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    8 · Metroidvania action

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Painterly backgrounds, music and fluid movement come together so beautifully that just watching it is breathtaking.

    Moon Studios · 2020 · PC · Xbox · Switch

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  9. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

    9 · Retro platformer

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

    Called a model retro platformer for refining the feel of classic 8-bit games for modern players.

    Yacht Club Games · 2014 · PC · Mac · Switch · PS4 · Xbox

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  10. Katana ZERO

    10 · Action platformer

    Katana ZERO

    Tense one-hit-kill combat and cinematic presentation make it short but unforgettable.

    Askiisoft · 2019 · PC · Mac · Switch · Xbox

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