hey guys it's Earnest at a 3453 indie games released on the PC this year 113
of them receive their play scores from that we give you the top ten PC indie
games of 2018 all arranged by play scores the play score has an average of
gamer and critic ratings starting off our list is guacamelee - a Metroidvania
platformer from drink box Studios guacamelee - is a sequel to their smash
hit which was released on the ps3 Vita and PC back in 2013 about 5 years after
the first game the second installment attempts to fill the shoes of its
legendary predecessor back with a colorful tour of Mexican culture through
the eyes of their tough-looking luchador - managed to incorporate everything that
made the first game good while adding new features to keep up with today's
tough Metroidvania crawl what made the game stand out was its dedication to
general fun and excitement considered a more forgiving Metroidvania platformer
than most it's still demanding and challenging what it needs to be along
with its new powers the control changes may have been uncomfortable for some
keeping extremely faithful to the spirit of the original it's a great title for
anyone who just wants more of their signature Mexican adventures it has a
playscore of 8.6 8th in possession of number 9 is uh neva known for their
compelling adventure games for the PC and the mobile
Waja ty games adds another feather in their cap with this latest
point-and-click title in it you play the role of a former demon possessed see who
now dedicates their life to stopping evil along with an ancient group called
the unev out it's an odd premise but they happen to make it work creatively
crafting a world built on players choices for its breadth of decisions
though unev out may lead players to some dead ends as well as some areas that are
less dead but still a bit lacking its puzzles being the genres lifeblood range
from easy and straightforward to downright obscure but told in
traditional point-and-click fashion on a Vout still feels like an enveloping
adventure experience packed with interactive puzzles intriguing
storylines and interesting characters it has a playscore of 8.7 0
shuffling to the number 8 spot is just shapes and beans berserk Studios made in
title is one hell of an action rhythm game a game that blatantly defies its
own name just shapes and beats might be an accurate description but it hardly
encompasses everything that's great about it a gem hidden among this year's
indie titles it fought its way to the list with its straightforward but
addicting rhythm gameplay boasting many videogame inspirations it
has appealed to swaths of gamers for its simple yet familiar visuals and controls
combining rhythm with a bit of bullet hell getting into the groove is a
necessary part of the game though it's EDM songs may not appeal to everyone the
bass pack tracks are perfect - they're endlessly engaging stages there's
challenge at every one of their game modes each designed to cater to a
different kind of audience whether in their moving story mode or in the fierce
multiplayer competition simple and sophisticated it has a playscore of 8.7
7 delivering all the way to the number 7 spot is the messenger a retro adventure
from sabotage this tale of ninja gaiden meets Back to the Future let's players
play as a skilled ninja as they slice and dice their way through enemies all
around time itself set in a cursed world deliver a scroll to secure the survival
of your clan powered by a trippy pixel art style jump slide and run your way
through various locations defeat bosses villains and other associates that stop
you in your path much like death cells this retro
platformer is praised for its responsive and exceptional controls it's a wild mix
of insanity and slickness especially with its amazing soundtrack story and
ridiculous sense of humor there's a lot of inspiration coming from this game
that leads to its unique amalgam of science fiction
ninjas retro platformer and everything in between also don't forget to deliver
the message it receives a playscore of 8.8 for saving humanity at number 6 is
in to the breach a follow-up to the successful
faster-than-light game from subset games this turn-based roguelike indie game is
simple but underneath its mechanical layers lies a challenging adventure this
aspect seems to have won over the usually cold hearts of PC strategists
now tout it as one of the benchmarks for strategy video games into the breach
brings you to a not so near future of endless warfare and colossal mechs
the goal is simple players must help the remnants of human civilization as
they're threatened by gheg antic extraterrestrial mechanical creatures
most of the game success comes for as a pure tactical gameplay some reviews are
calling it a better version of chess its difficulty doesn't rely on numbers alone
and players must exhaust all their options for that suite turn advantage
this pixel-perfect strategy game receives a playscore of 8.8 9 hey what
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right corner diving into the number 5 spot is subnautica appropriately from
unknown world's entertainment this open world survival game lets us dive deep
into a deep dark and mysterious abyss released in January early in 2018
subnautica has proved itself worthy all throughout the year considered a
refreshing take on the survival genre it explores a whole new kind of environment
very unlike the usual post apocalypse or forest wilderness immersing you into the
isolating undersea of a new world subnautica has its fair shares of
struggles and scares well it shares the typical base building resource
collecting and management as most survival games the story atmosphere and
biological diversity is what sells it set in a stunning aquatic world these
individual aspects work together to keep the experience fresh every time and it
especially rings true with the many horrors that await in every corner
philosopher Bix dream and nightmare combined it has a playscore of 8.9 5
dying multiple times at number 4 is dead cells motion twins roguelike
Metroidvania platformer hack and slash became a breakout sensation but it
released on the PC in August and for good reason - a fusion of many genres
and inspirations dead cells weaves all of them into one cohesive package at
conception motion twin put combat at the forefront of development so it hardly
comes as a surprise that it's one of the game's biggest strengths
with a visceral thrill of their hack-and-slash like action it balances
out the masochism that the roguelike genre usually entails paired with the
excitement of finding exotic new weapons with each run through a feature mainly
inspired by Binding of Isaac dead cells effectively turns pain into pleasure
it brought roguelike to casual players and it drew even more people into their
world with its atmosphere art style and soundtrack a fun rewarding gem in a sea
of competition it has a playscore of 9.0 3 giving us the artsy treatment at
number 3 is Griz much like Annapurna's Florence Griz seamlessly incorporates
watercolor art styles into one fantastic indie adventure experience released just
weeks ago it's already taking over our list from nomada studio and published by
devolver digital this kaleidoscopic experience lets players control Griz a
helpful young girl lost in her own world her journey is emotional amidst the
game's fascinating presentation of beauty in each corner covered with pain
and sorrow her dress adapts to the environment enabling her to grant new
abilities to better navigate this dreamlike world its sense of wonder and
serenity despite its sombre themes make Griz a master class and game design
story and of course art its simplicity and game plane controls is compensated
by the sheer amount of passion the developers are trying to convey in each
level there's no text and no dialogue just a young girl trying to find her way
back home it's a haven for artists hopeless romantics and art connoisseurs
it receives a playscore of 9.0 for ascending to number 2 is Celeste wooden
PCs game of the year on this year's the Game Awards Celeste is a product of
years and years of indie platformers that didn't quite make the cut an indie
2d platformer it combines the platforming expertise of towerfall
ascension x' and sky toward together they tell the story of Madeline's uphill
battle towards the top of Celeste Mountain also it's hard for casual
players gameplay spikes will be the death of them for challenge seekers the
mountain calls for your bravery as you unlock the game's many secrets but
within its punishing platforming gameplay Celeste leaves in a lesson on
mental health and the upward struggle of overcoming it it also pays to consider
its four inventiveness as it mixes up their jump
- and climb in a way that feels fresh every time the atmosphere is formed by
its charming visuals and heartwarming score and it adds to its overall appeal
it has a playscore of 9.1 5 and here are the runners-up before we reveal the
number 1 the forest and night games open world survival game will let you channel
your inner Eagle Scout in an island filled with cannibalistic mutants use
crafting skills to your advantage and survive the horrors of the forest it has
a playscore of 8.6 5 yaku's island express pinball and platforming in 1
awaken the sleeping dee dee as you bounce around the ancient pokémon island
it has a playscore of 8.6 0 far lone sails a game without enemies except for
the mystifying atmosphere of the loneliness take control of a vehicle
sailing around an endless post-apocalyptic sea it has a playscore
of 8.5 6 icon a class use your mechanical expertise and save the world
one bolt out of time in this fun indie Metroidvania from Whatcom Sandberg
offering a heart-wrenching epic about friendship between its metroidvania
adventures it has a playscore of 8.5 5 minute savor every second of every
minute long lifetime in this NB title from devolver digital step out and look
the curse in this adventure wrapped in retro style pixel it has a playscore of
8.4 6 horizon chase turbo a 90s inspired arcade racer drift your way through a
number of race tracks and outrun your opponents with your map driving skills
it has a playscore of 8.4 5 red strings Club an indie cyberpunk adventure from
devolver digital engage in psychological bartending to gather information or use
high-tech gadgets to include your enemy's plans it has a playscore of 8.4
5 do not feed the monkeys a game for natural voyeurs become Big Brother in
this surveillance simulator and make sure nobody feeds the monkeys it has a
playscore of 8.4 zero guns göran cannoli - a revival of classic runnin gun from
crazy monk studios the sequel to their action
sidescroller is packed with humor gore and crazy gun-slinging it has a
playscore of 8.3 9 Brass tactics VR gets its fill of real-time strategy with this
game from hidden paths entertainment great for single-player and online
skirmishes it has a playscore of 8.3 8th and the best PC indie game of 2018 is
return of the obrah did from the crater behind papers please
Lucas Pope's mystery game takes players into the year of 1802 where the merchant
ship of oh burden sets out from London to embark on a perilous trading quest
things go topsy-turvy when the ship never appeared on its rendezvous point
a true indie game experienced players assumed the role of an investigator and
solve puzzles find clues and picking the pieces together to find out what really
happened of the over did critics and fans adored the games detective elements
calling it a satisfying experience that makes you look like a genius however its
art style may not be for everyone aside from that the music and the atmosphere
is breathtaking the moment players enter the story the
journey begins and the story keeps pulling you back again and again until
he solved the mystery it's worth every penny and it receives a playscore of 9.2
5 and those were the top ten PC indie games of 2018 if you loved this video
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