Ive been trying some indie developed games this past year, more than ever and I’m in awe what lone devs or small teams can accomplish.

So, what are some games that you think don’t have the recognition they deserve, need a bigger audience or you would like the community to try.

I myself for example have played Monster Sanctuary, which at this point I think is not that hidden anymore and played a rougelike game called Elona, haven’t played RimWorld or Dwarf Fortress but I might in the future.

Sorry if a similar post already exists haven’t checked.

  • SpaceCowboy639@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    If you like space, you should play Homeworld and its sequels. Incredible game.

    If you like chill strategy, try Terra Nil, Islanders, and Terrascape – they’re all really fun and Terrascape has turn-based multiplayer!

    If you like puzzle games like Myst, Cyan has Obduction and the slightly controversial Firmament, which I thought was a lot of fun. Quern - Undying Thoughts is in the same vein and feels a lot like Myst or Riven.

    If you like Halo’s multiplayer with an added Portal gun, try Splitgate. The developer isn’t going to be adding more content as they are shifting focus to a new game, but it’s still really fun.

    If you like boomer shooters, try Amid Evil it feels like Quake, Unreal, and Hexen/Heretic. It’ll get your heart racing for sure.

    • Seytoux@lemmy.oneOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for the super complete answer, gonna be checking a lot of the listed games

      • SpaceCowboy639@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        Back before Gearbox, Homeworld was pretty indie and niche. I dunno if it’s considered that any more, but I wanted to include it just on quality alone.

        • dwindling7373@feddit.it
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          1 year ago

          It’s not indie by any means but I agree, if he’s never played I guess old often feels like a modern indie title.

    • bermuda@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Also “DUSK” is really great and very similar to Amid Evil. I believe it’s from the same publisher.

    • slowd0wn@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      I enjoyed my time in Splitgate, but after playing games like Insurgency and CSGO I have a really hard time with shooters having long TTK (fell off of Halo Infinite really quick for the same reason). I grew up playing Quake 2 so the idea of having to drop a full magazine to kill someone is frustrating to me