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Top 10 Indie Games You Must Play
The order is a play order, not a ranking. Go from the top down and you'll make a full lap through different genres. · Updated 2026-10-15
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Hollow Knight
A 2D action-exploration game set in Hallownest, a fallen kingdom of bugs, made by a small team of three. Its huge map and tough-but-fair combat still put it at the top of every best indie games list.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
The sequel to Hollow Knight, this time starring Hornet as she climbs through a strange new kingdom. Released in September 2025, it's the natural next step if you want faster, more aggressive action than the original.
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Stardew Valley
A farming life game made by a single developer, where you slowly build up farming, fishing, mining and friendships with the townsfolk. On both PC and mobile it's a one-time purchase with no ads, making it an easy pick for first-time indie players.
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Slay the Spire
A roguelike where you build a card deck as you climb the Spire — the game that started today's deckbuilding roguelike boom. The mobile version is also premium with no ads or in-app purchases, perfect for your commute.
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Vampire Survivors
Just move and your weapons attack on their own as you survive 30 minutes against screen-filling hordes of monsters. The mobile version is free with optional ads, so it's easy to jump in.
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Dead Cells
A 2D action roguelite where you fight through a castle whose layout changes every time you die, with fast, satisfying combat. The mobile version offers fully customizable touch controls and controller support.