5 Great Recent Indie Games

Some of the most interesting and unique games are created by indie developers, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the new releases. Here are five recently released indie games which stand out from the crowd:

5. Song of the Deep

Players are sent on a journey to find 12 year old Merryn’s missing father; she must travel through the depths of the ocean to save him while also discovering the mysteries hidden in the deep ocean. The metroidvania game is filled with enemies, puzzles and unique areas to explore.

It’s a nice little game and worth playing on PC, Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

4. Starbound

Whether or not Starbound counts could be up for debate; the game was in early access for quite some time but its finally been officially released. It offers players with a lot of freedom and is set after the destruction of the players home world; the force that destroyed it is still at large for the player to deal with or they could choose to focus of rebuilding a home for themselves elsewhere.

There’s lots of content in this game and while it’s currently only available on the PC, console versions are currently being developed.

3. Headlander

Beautiful yet amusing, Headlander has the player control the last Human in the universe as they seek clues about their past; the only Human left, is just a disembodied head in a space helmet. The helmet can be attached to different bodies which gives the player control over it and the special abilities of the host body.

It’s a very amusing game with hidden secrets and amazing graphics which make this a game worth picking up. There is currently no Xbox One version but the game is available on the PlayStation 4 and PC.

2. VIDEOBALL

Two teams fight to knock the ball into the opposing team’s goal in this minimalist sports game; the idea and mechanics for the game are extremely simple yet they work amazingly well. Players can battle in casual and ranked matches online plus there’s also a challenge-based Arcade mode which provides some tricky challenges.

The game is available for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

1. Banner Saga 2

This is the direct sequel to the 2014 game where the Viking legend inspired world is falling to pieces as a new threat emerges. It combines turn-based strategy with a strong role-playing system where player choice is very important to the progression of the story.

It’s a beautiful game with strong game mechanics that push it ahead of other indie games and some blockbuster titles also.

Banner Saga 2 is available for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.