Indie Games You Absolutely Need to Play in 2025

#10 - Tears of Metal

Last but certainly not least, let’s end with something that’s going to get your headbanging: Tears of Metal.

#9 - Morsels

Developed and published by the aptly named Melting Ice Games, Morsels is a cute and charming puzzle game all about manipulating food.

#8 - REPLACED

Prepare for a dose of cyberpunk dystopia with REPLACED. This one comes from the talented team at Sad Cat Studios (Developer) and is published by the renowned Coatsink.

#7 - Tenjutsu

Developed by Fireblade Software (Developer) and published by Humble Games, Tenjutsu is a stylish action game with a focus on visceral combat and a compelling revenge story.

#6 - Slay the Spire 2

Alright, deck-building roguelike fans, prepare to rejoice! The game that practically defined the genre is getting a sequel: Slay the Spire 2

#5 - Tails of Iron 2

Speaking of sequels, get ready to sharpen your tiny swords because Tails of Iron 2 is on its way!

#4 - Hyper Light Breaker

Developed by the critically acclaimed team at Heart Machine (Developer) and published by Gearbox Publishing, this is the follow-up to the beloved Hyper Light Drifter, but this time we’re going full 3D roguelite.

#3 - Reanimal

Alright, let’s get a little weird with our next pick: Reanimal. This one comes from the creative minds at Squiddershins (Developer and Publisher), and it’s a creature-collecting and fusion game with a seriously unique twist.

#2 - Wanderstop

Developed by the incredibly talented team at Ivy Road and published by none other than Annapurna Interactive, you already know this one’s going to be special.

#1 - Mirthwood

Coming to us from the folks at Arvydas Zemaitis (Developer) and published by HypeTrain Digital, Mirthwood isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill medieval life sim.

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