Itâs been a great year for indie games. While the first two-thirds of the year in AAA were dominated by RPGs and Helldivers 2, 2024 in indies has been a great excuse to get weird. Weâve seen legally distinct militarized PokĂ©mon, a roguelite road trip through haunted Oregon, the most addictive card game on planet Earth, a cheerful undersea adventure thatâs quietly the most climatepunk game in years, an old-school city builder, the revival of Stardew Valley, and whatever the hell youâd call Animal Well
As we close in on the fourth quarter, the indies havenât slowed down. Before the holiday season hits, here are some of the current indie games that weâve enjoyed in the last few months, from the short and punchy to your next lifestyle choice.
