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Indie games have taken the world by storm. In this article, we will look at five indie games that turned out to be major hits.
The indie gaming industry has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. The fan following for such titles has proven its hype. Small-time developers are making a name for themselves as their creations have matched (or even surpassed) the expectations set by AAA titles.
Although not all have tasted success, some have impressed their way into every gamer’s library. The dedication and passion shown in these games reveal that even with less funding and support, a masterpiece can be created. In present times, players care for the experience they get from gaming, and the indie genre is doing an incredible job of delivering that.
1. Lethal Company (2023)
The current trend for horror games has been in demand by fans all around. Lethal Company shows how interactive such games can be when carried out to perfection.
The game is centered around scavenging abandoned worlds to collect scrap for sale to the Company while avoiding the dangers that you are sure to encounter. In addition, you get to experience their nature while searching through the various surfaces of these worlds. The utter havoc and amusement that follows is something to behold as teammates try to rectify the situation or just create more.
2. Party Animals (2023)
This game brings out the brawler in you. Battle it out with up to five players to claim victory. Great memories can be created alongside friends, with engaging characters to choose from, which include puppies, kittens, and other furry animals. What’s more, these lovable creatures, when equipped with various weapons, become more of a threat than they appear.
As a result, with different modes offered, both co-op and free-for-all, you can inflict pain and chaos on your friends.
3. Buckshot Roulette (2023)
The game takes Russian Roulette to a whole different level as it features a 12-gauge shotgun, rather than the vanilla revolver that decides your fate. This transforms the game into a high-stakes gamble for survival, which provides an unfiltered and horrific view of recklessness and risk.
The goal is very simple: just sit and wait for action on the four-player multiplayer table. Trade, plead, and sell your soul to win, and leave richer than you entered. The game offers additional aids that are sure to create conflicts among friends.
4. Balatro (2024)
This deck-building rogue-like game, which takes inspiration from poker, focuses on powerful synergies that can clinch important wins. Discover illicit poker hands, jokers with catastrophic powers, and an astonishing number of combos as you progress through the game.
This simple 2D card game takes you into a psychedelic world and guarantees addiction to its randomness. Create valid poker hands with powerful jokers to earn chips to reach the boss level. Beat it and claim victory. Its endless possibilities motivate you to push the limits of what you can accomplish.
5. R.E.P.O. (2025)
The Retrieve, Extract, & Profit Organization (R.E.P.O.) is an online cooperative horror game that incorporates physics-based mechanics, proximity voice chat, and terrifying monsters.
You and your friends can explore chilling environments to extract valuable objects using a physics-based grabbing tool. Similar to Lethal Company, this game has attracted fans to get involved in its mayhem. Unlike other games, in R.E.P.O., in-game items decrease in value when you either drop, touch any other surface, or simply smash them on your friends.
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