Eric Woods: "What we're trying to say here is that, if you find yourself a little turned off by the game's furry aesthetic, you'd be best served to look past the surface and inwards, towards the depth of the gameplay. At its core, Dust is a modernized 2D brawler in the vein of The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. Combos fly fast and fierce, and within twenty minutes of booting up the game you'll be clearing 100+ hits in each string of attacks with ease. For fans of massive combo chains and simple-yet-nuanced combat, this is about as good as it gets."
It's right that we recognize the 12 best indie games of the eight generation of gaming. It would be remiss to ignore the impact they've had.
Hollow Knight was a masterpiece. I cared less for the arena combat (Gods, not in the in-game arena) but everything was tight and the exploration was extremely enjoyable. Absolute masters of their craft in level design. I hope Silk Song gives the bees a second chance since their area was only a short subsection.
Mick Doherty has put together a list of indie games that, in his humble opinion, you need to play at least once in your life.
These are games made by a single developer. Serving as proof that you don't need millions of dollars and a team of people to make a amazing game.