Looking for the best Indie Games you can play in 2024? Check our complete list with some of our all time favorites and some new games released in 2024.

Most gamers will play the games without knowing which is an Indie genre and which is not. As the name says, Indie Games stand for Independent Video Games that are developed by individuals. Indie games always come from a group of youngsters who are passionate about Games. Many developers join hands with prominent and well-known publishers to get better reach, but Indie Games are always unique, you can expect a high-quality product in these genres from a small team of developers who might be individuals in most scenarios.

Check our Indie Games 2024 listicle to know and play the top 10 Indie Games in 2023.

Best Indie Games to Play in 2024

Here are the 10 best Indie Games to play in 2024. Our Indie Games 2024 will include different types of genres with different gameplay and mechanisms.

Norco

Norco, released in 2022, is one of the top most-played Indie game. The game’s genre is something that you would have never heard about. Norco falls under the text-based point-and-click adventure genre. The story takes place in the abandoned regions of South Louisiana. Norco is a neo-noir crime investigation game, and every mission is going to surprise you. Pixel Graphics, Pixel Art, and Single-player Battles are some of the best features of Norco.

You are trapped inside the sci-fi universe, and you need to survive against the enemies in the suburbs of Louisiana. You need to find your long-lost brother on a mission, and in search of your brother, you seem to find many mysterious things in the New Orleans region. Explore the world of New Orleans to find your missing brother and solve all the crises. Norco is one of the highly-rated Indie games, and definitely worth checking out.

Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb is a funny and action Roguelike game from the makers of Massive Monster. An innocent lamb gets possessed but gets saved by a mysterious person. You need to repay the faith and trust by developing your village and a loyal following in the name of the person who saved you. The name is The One Who Waits. Cult of the Lamb has 5 different locations, you can play different challenges in these places. Develop your village by crafting Resources and Items, Weapons, and Perks from the Roguelike elements in your location.

You also need to fulfill every follower’s needs who visit your village. Overall, Cult of the Lamb is a cult classic indie game that you can continue playing even in 2024. Cult of the Lamb has ye-pleasing locations, visuals, graphics, and Roguelike gameplay elements. Many players of Cult of the Lamb have unanimously praised the game’s Mechanisms and Roguelike elements which they have never witnessed and seen before.

Tunic

Tunic, an action-adventure Indie game from 2022, got rave reviews for its gameplay and story. It is a fantastic puzzle-like exploration game that keeps you engaged thoroughly. A cute and small fox is trapped in an unknown place and you need to help him to come out of the abandoned place by fighting against the Beasts, Monsters, and Other Creatures who possess magical powers.

The tunic is set up in an isometric universe, find out the unknown secrets and embark on your mission to save the fox from its enemies. You will visit various locations like Forests, Ruins, Mountains, and other Dark locations to fight against the valiant bosses of Tunic.

Neon White

Neon White is a fast-paced FPS action game from the makers of Annapurna Interactive. It was so close to winning an award at the Game Awards 2022 event, as it missed out by an inch on what could have been a deserving win for the team. Neon White is technically an FPS game, but the game is all about exploring and solving puzzles. Your role as White is to stand tall against all the Vampires and Demons and seek redemption for your failures.

White, an Assassin from Heaven and his journey are what the story is all about. Neon White is technically a world-class game, be it Visuals, storylines, Gameplay, or Weapons, everything is top-notch. Complete all the battles against your enemies with the best set of weapons and Soul Cards available.

Bear and Breakfast

Bear and Breakfast is a management simulation and adventure Indie game from the team of Gummy Cat. As the title implies, you play the role of a lazy Bear. The Bear is named Hank, the bear runs a bed and bread in the woods for money. You have to expand the Buildings, Rooms, Beds, and Other Facilities. Bear and Breakfast also has many main story quests and missions that offer various rewards.

You can decorate your rooms with the available resources. Hank has to develop the business and all of a sudden he is trapped in a mysterious world. Explore the forests, and complete the quests to get Hank out of the danger. Overall, Bear and Breakfast is another successful Indie game that can bring a smile to everyone’s face. A jolly yet entertaining game that’s centered around the life of the cute Bear is surely one of the best picks.

Prodeus

Prodeus is an uncanny Indie action FPS game that takes place in a retro world. An old FPS that has incorporated modern rendering techniques is what the developers had to state about the game. Play in the Co-op, Multiplayer, and Classic modes that take place in the early 1990s period. The battles in Prodeus are intense and raw. It is a unique FPS and is one of the best Indie games to have ever come to date. 

Prodeus has stunning graphics, pumping background music, an interesting storyline with the best set of weapons, and challenges to keep you hooked till the end. Non-stop action and entertainment in Prodeus has made it one of the best Indie games from 2022, and expect it to be one of the best Indie games in 2024 yet again.

Undertale

Undertale is an amazing action RPG and has been a fan favorite since its release. The story starts off when a child falls underground. The world where the child has fallen is full of dark enemies and evil creatures, you will be having a challenging time ahead. You need to complete the boss fights to rescue the children. You necessarily need not kill the bosses, just be friendly with them to safeguard your troops and children. Undertale is not a serious action game, but it’s just a friendly and humorous RPG. Complete all the boss battles and other raids to acquire the rewards and weapons.

Celeste

Celeste is an amazing Indie adventure game with a beautiful story and music. In Celeste, you must help out Madeline, a young and passionate girl who aims to climb Celeste Mountain. You get to meet various new people during your journey and face the main antagonist Badeline, who doesn’t want Madeline to climb the mountains. It’s all about Madeline vs Badeline. You need to fulfill her wish and complete all the other challenges of Celeste to keep moving in the game.

Cuphead

The all-time favorite Cuphead is a classic run-and-run indie that’s based on cartoons from the 1930s. Cuphead is a happy-go character, but all of a sudden he loses against a devil at the casino. Initially, you are under the control of the Devil, but later you can make Cuphead one of the most formidable heroes of the game. Travel throughout the world to complete all the challenges, play with your friends, and get your weapons. You can either play as Cuphead or as his brother Mugman. Cuphead vs Devil forms the rest of the storyline. Overall Cuphead is a highly-rated indie game from Studio MDHR.

Inside

Inside is an award-winning Indie adventure game and is also a sequel to the developer’s previous venture, Limbo. A puzzle-platform game with 2.5D gameplay and mechanics, Inside tells the story of a boy trapped in a dark and monochromatic world. The boy witnesses various dark locations and bosses. You have to rescue the boy from the dystopian world, thereby solving every puzzle. The boy can walk, run, swim, and kill enemies using his magical powers. An award-winning Indie game, Inside will forever be on the list of top indie games. It is sure to garner more attention and is expected to be one of the most played Indie games in 2024.

Upcoming Indie Games

Here are the upcoming Indie games in 2023 that’s been highly anticipated by the gamers and critics all over the world.

• Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
• Sons of the Forest
• Sea of Stars
• Broken Roads
• Roots of Pacha
• Creature Keeper
• Spiritfall

We will come back with another indie games 2024 listicle soon. Till then you can play these indie games.

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