Starting our list at number 25 is The Escapists 2
Taking its humble beginnings as a crowdfunded effort, The Escapists comes back bigger than
ever before. In this sequel, Team17 adds fresh new features to the mix to improve your stay
in Maximum Security. Devise your daring escape by planning on your own, or you know what,
bring a friend to make it easier. It has a PlayScore of 8.50
24. Minit
Live your fullest lives in sixty seconds in one of the most inspired indie releases. Get
out of the comforts of your home and go on peculiar minute-long adventures in the pixel
land of monochrome. Make the most of your time and try out this retro RPG with a PlayScore
of 8.50
23. Oxenfree
Olly olly and away we go. Join the gang of adventurers in Night School Studio's supernatural
thriller and make like ghostbusters in their paranormal settings. Changing stories and
relationships with each choice of their intelligent conversation system, it's one unique take
on classic teen films that you won't want to miss. It has a PlayScore of 8.52
22. SteamWorld Dig 2
A sequel to their 2013 platform hit, Image and Form ramps up the spelunking adventures
with their new star, Dorothy. Take on her steam-powered shoes and dig down under in
their vast underground mines to find our old friend Rusty. Unearth fancy treasures amid
the dust and smoke, and find yourself lost in the steampunk excitement. It has a PlayScore
of 8.53
21. Little Nightmares
The Maw is no place for children, but that's exactly where you'll find the raincoat-wearing
wonderkid in Tarsier Studio's thrilling puzzle platformer. Step inside the kitchens of an
ogrish race and help Six find her way to freedom. Equal parts charming and traumatizing, it
has a PlayScore of 8.59
20. A Hat in Time
Taking pages off of Nintendo's charm playbook, this kickstarter funded 3D platformer is one
giant playground of sprinkly, childish cuteness. But, don't be fooled. Paired with the game's
impeccable platforming activities, it's a game that people of all ages can enjoy. Sharpen
your hatmaking abilities with a PlayScore of 8.59
19. Owlboy
Developed over the course of eight long years, it's safe to say that Owlboy is one of the
best-looking indie games out there. With its hi-bit visuals that's teeming with careful
details, D-Pad's platform adventure will take you to the skies. It has a PlayScore of 8.6
18. Overcooked
Capitalizing on the messy and frenzied fun of familial foodmaking, Overcooked lets you
gather round your bestest friends to conquer the challenges that come with their mobile
kitchen. Brave the icy waters of the arctic or take the heat of volcanoes and impatient
patrons in this culinary couch party game. It has a PlayScore of 8.61
17. Crypt of the NecroDancer
A lot like musical chairs...except you're fighting for your life. Dive into the Necrodancer's
ancient crypts, and navigate through the halls as you move to the beat of your heart. A unique
mix of rhythm and punishing roguelike, it's one innovative indie title. It has a PlayScore
of 8.63
16. Hyper Light Drifter
Look towards a pixel future in Heart Machine's action-packed indie title. Despite being set
in a ruined world, every square inch of their neon-dipped canvas is a sight to behold. Uncover
memories in the handcrafted world and fight against vicious villains with with easy to
pick up combat system. It has a PlayScore of 8.67
15. Enter the Gungeon
Devolver Digital’s unique bullet hell slash dungeon crawler takes you to an adventure
of epic proportions. Follow a group of misfits as they vindicate themselves with their personal
struggles by finding the gun that can kill the past. Go on a procedurally generated quest
with your friends filled with lightning-fast bullets that require your lightning-fast reflexes.
It receives a PlayScore of 8.69
14. Darkest Dungeon
Red Hook Studio's indie action RPG is a gruelling adventure dipped in the red and blacks of
the gothic period. Dive into their grim and gritty tale set in the rocky catacombs and
fight for your life with perilous consequences of their affliction system. It has a PlayScore
of 8.7
13. Salt and Sanctuary
A cleverly crafted 2D action RPG that will challenge amateur players with the brutal
difficulty of its metroidvania action. Go on a voyage in their gray, forgotten sixties
and take part in punishing battles against its nightmarish creatures. A combination of
complex combat and seamless animations, it has a PlayScore of 8.77
12. Thumper
Visceral in its portrayal of rhythm violence, Drool's rendition of the rhythm game formula
is a complete sensory experience. Guide the shiny space beetle through a gauntlet of musical
obstacles and bring down towering bosses with seismic percussion beats. Smooth, sleek, and
sensational, it has a PlayScore of 8.78
11. Pyre
Pyre takes you to a high-fantasy setting where an event called “Rites” changes the way
you think of video games. It is a fine mix of sports and role-playing. Lead your team
of 3 exiles set to redeem their ways by performing these so-called rights and defeating others.
A slick indie title from an acclaimed studio, it has a PlayScore of 8.84
10. Stardew Valley
There's nothing quite like the quaint countrylife. Filling in for that Harvest Moon-sized life
in our hearts, Stardew Valley captures everything we loved about the iconic SNES game. Wrapped
in captivating pixel visuals and oozing with narrative charm, the tranquility and comforts
of farmlife is at your fingertips. It has a PlayScore of 8.85
9. The Witness
A mix of creativity, mystery, and adventure, The Witness invites you to unravel mysteries
of an abandoned island. Filled with perplexing structures and cryptic messages, it's a vast
paradise of puzzles that range from easy to complex. Solve over 500 puzzles and unlock
your memories, with a PlayScore of 8.86
8. Celeste
Succeeding not just in visuals but also in unique and challenging platforming, Matt Thorston's
newest title will lprobably be the cutest thing to physically hurt you. Prepare your
fingers for hell, and bask in the heavenly atmosphere of Madeline's soul-searching climb.
It has a PlayScore of 8.87
7. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
A triple A RPG experience from an independent? SENUA MORE. In this RPG, help their protagnist
fulfill a personal journey through the underworld amid her bouts of psychosis and the pains
of her necrotic arm. Portrayed perfectly by their binaural audio and exquisite visual
design, Hellblade is a landmark in videogame design with a PlayScore of 8.89
6. Moss Following on the tiny footsteps of Tale of
Despereaux is another storybook adventure from the eyes of a mouse. Put on your headsets
and control the brave Quill as she explores the evergreens of her vast magical forest.
Offering rich tales of myth and magic with a lot of puzzles in between, it has a PlayScore
of 8.91
5. Nex Machina
From the creators of Resogun, make way through a world filled with monsters to shoot and
enemies to vaporize. All in fancy bullet-hell fashion.The game’s appealing art design
and energetic soundtrack make it a a highly recommended game for the twin-stick shooter
fans. It has a PlayScore of 8.95
4. INSIDE
PlayDead shows their mastery of minimalist Dystopia in this artful puzzle platformer.
INSIDE lets you dive into yet another one of their signature dark tale. It's a thrilling,
atmospheric experience that's rife with smart puzzles, tense moments, and emotional narratives.
Surpassing their own standards of excellence, it has a PlayScore of 9
3. Night in the Woods
Driven by a fantastic story and thoughtful exploration, this product of a successful
startup campaign has rocked charts left and right. It follows the story of Mae whose homecoming
is marred by an eerie chill. Venture into the woods and solve the mystery with their
cast of adorable anthropomorphic creatures. Topped with a soothing soundtrack, it has
a 9
2. What Remains of Edith Finch
While it has its fair share of spine-tingling moments, Annapurna Interactive's indie title
is at its core a brilliantly weaved mystery adventure. Discover the history of the Finches
in their ancestral home and find yourself unveiling more than what you bargained for.
Elevating the methods of storytelling using visuals and interactions, it has a PlayScore
of 9.01
1. And the best PS4 Indie Game is Undertale
A newcomer to the PlayStation but no less an indie masterpiece: Toby Fox's charming,
jazz-infused adventure has touched hearts far and wide. Turning the usually violent
genre on its head, this gives you the choice of diplomacy. Meet their loveable cast amid
the pixel underground dimensions, and immerse yourself in their world of magic, music, and
humour. The best indie game
on the PS4, it has a PlayScore
of 9.21