Stick Skills says, "This year’s Summer of Arcade on Xbox Live hasn’t exactly been the greatest. With some pretty mediocre entries thus far, it was easy to give up hope, but the last entry may be the shining jewel of the bunch. Dust: An Elysian Tail, from indie developer Humble Hearts, may not have the most original story, but it’s satisfying fun throughout."
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.