Top 5 Indie Games You Might Have Missed in 2023
It can be difficult to digest everything which fills the vast ocean of video games and because so, many indie gems get buried under others.
In the hustle and bustle of chasing down all those AAA titles, there is also a different type of quirky indie experiences out there that will make you laugh or cry or just wonder about life.
Therefore, if you are tired of the mainstream and want to get into some indie games from 2023 but never really got to playing them— here we go with five must-play indies — your thumbs will appreciate that!
Key Takeaways
- A Range of Experiences: Indie games such as Pizza Tower and Dordogne are designed in other styles, from frenetic pixelated plays to sentimental storytelling, meaning that everybody is catered for.
- Artistic: Reminiscent to the title above, some indie games want and know that their work in doing an artistic game will truly pay off — Visuals mean a lot; we see this two with Viewfinder And Chia offering are flat out way more visually interesting where it can overshadow gameplay.
- What does dramatic narrative look like: The Outbound Ghost is using a mix of humor and moving stories to create light hearted emotional involvement.
- Funky Mechanics: Indie games are notorious for going wild with mechanics and doing all sorts of crazy things, like eqiplasing into Puppyfree from Chia to be Bambi in the forest solving puzzles.
- Hidden Truths: People don’t seem to realise quite how many games are released each year, parading indie-developed titles. In some cases, there might be one or two niche (shovelware-like) types of games that figure out how to pleasantly shock us and convey an unwinding first-time experience.
- Pop Culture References and Comedy : A large portion of these games feature pop culture references or comedic aspects that can provide some good laughs to brighten your mood, even possibly sharing a laugh with friends.
Therefore, get out of your gaming routine and play some indie gems because maybe you will discover the game that fits your taste.
1. Pizza Tower
What’s better than pizza? Pizza Tower! This game is the equivalent of if an over-caffinated cartoon threw himself into a blender and was then served on your gaming console. You take control of a pizza delivery boy called Peppino and you are assigned to save the pizzeria from certain fate comprised in an evil tower with many crazy enemies. It also plays out so rapidly, flying by like warp-speed narration of a cartoon mix battle and karaoke. Remember one thing: no matter how speedy you are, tips your delivery driver!
2. Dordogne
You play as Mimi in Dordogne, remembering her summer holidays long ago the French countryside. The game is a sight to behold as its watercolor sole existence gives the feeling of truly living in a painting. As you investigate, you will solve puzzles and reveal emotional memories that were heart felt. So cozy, it’s practically a warm baguette with a side of nostalgia. We do hope, however that you will not get lost in the memories for too long; after all those responsibilities of an adult life are piling up!
3. Viewfinder
Like, say, if you took photos that change the world — which is a pretty brilliant reason to snap some selfies. Viewfinder allows you to do exactly that. With a camera in your hands, you are able to take photos and control the space surrounding you. Imagine a photography class and puzzle game had a baby in here. Expect to run into brain-bending puzzles, but watch out; one wrong angle and you can quickly become the very image of confusion!
4. Chia
Just in case you ever dreamed of being the essence of a coconut, Chia has an answer for that! Explore a stunning, open-world island paradise as you follow the trail of an endangered species. It feels a lot like Animal Crossing if you took out all the colorful villagers, furniture managing, and added some existential dread to it. But remember, as you release your inner fruit do check the fridge for snacks!
5. The Outbound Ghost
If you are a ghost story lover, The Outbound Ghost is just the kind of spooky getaway that will set your heart racing. You are a ghost who wakes up on an island and want to find out more about yourself while also helping others souls that wander the island. This game is a blend of adorable graphics, narrative storytelling and RPG mechanics that will keep you busy. Almost like a slightly more existentially spread out Pixar movie. Get yourself a snack (a food that won’t come back and haunt you) as we explore this delightful graveyard!
In Conclusion
2023 has been a veritable goldmine of indie games that definitely warrant some form of recognition.
From the cartoon chaos of Pizza Tower, to reminiscing in Dordogne, snapping photos in Viewfinder or living out a tropical dream in Chia and unraveling ghostly mysteries with The Outbound Ghost – there’s something for everybody.
If you are getting tired on the triple-A scene, then maybe these gems can be your next favorite game so try them out! And hey, you even might laugh or cry — quite possibly both. That is called crushing two birds with one stone!
