Indie games are more than inexpensive alternatives to this year’s Assassin’s Creed and Halo; they’re mouthpieces for serious issues, bold experiments in game design, and canvases for discovering new artistic possibilities.
We sorted through 2012′s releases and chose the 15 strongest and most influential titles, in no particular order. Feel free to let us know which ones we missed in the comments. Or tell us we’re completely nuts. Whatever makes you as happy as these games made us.
Do you like hurting other people? Ten years later, it's probably the music that drove you to it, let's be honest.
The Humble Handheld PC Power Bundle just launched today. It comes packed with controller-friendly games for portable PC gaming that’s perfect with the Steam Deck.
The composer behind Journey, Austin Wintory, recently had a chance to revisit the classic game, just in time for its tenth anniversary.
My fav indie game ever, played this on ps4 and ps5. Too bad it does not have a plat trophy.
I haven't played nearly enough of those.
I've been meaning to play Mark of the Ninja. Looks fun.
Indie games are where I focus most of my attention nowadays. Mostly because they're cheaper and shorter and I don't have as much time or money for gaming as I did when I was younger, but also there's so many cool concepts and designs in the indie game landscape.
I PLAY THESE THINGS.
Great list