Top 10 Indie Games on PC/Steam

Game indie it doesn’t have the graphic quality or game size that is big and wide like AAA games. No wonder considering game studios indie usually have limited resources, both in terms of costs, people, and other development assets.

Despite that, there are lots of games indie which is of high quality. Not only that, game indie always trying to challenge status quo and create games with unique ideas and ideas. That way the experience you get is also different compared to playing AAA games.

The more open PC is platforms which is a haven for game studios indie. On Steam alone, there are tons of games indie that you can find and try. Here are 10 game recommendations indie the best you can find on Steam right now.

Stardew Valley

If you like Playstation games Harvest Moon: Back to Nature First, you should like Stardew Valley.

This game has all the nostalgic stuff you’re looking for. Manage your grandfather’s legacy farm, befriend the villagers, find a mate and become a successful farmer who is well received by the villagers.

Stardew Valley not just lifting back all the elements Harvest Moon: Back to Nature, but also perfected it. Some deficiencies such as limited bag inventory were fixed, then various new contents such as combat also added.

Everything is presented in cute pixel graphics, and all done by just one person. Bravo!

Download Stardew Valley on Steam – IDR 115,999

Into The Breach

Into The Breach is a game developed by Subset Games, the same development studio Faster Than Light. That means the games they present are guaranteed to have a fairly high level of difficulty.

Alas Pacific Rimyou have to save the city from the attack of giant monsters with robots mecha. Even if your playing area is just an 8×8 grid, Into The Breach demands a well-thought-out strategy.

Each robot has its own abilities, as well as the monsters that attack. Not only that, each mission asks you to complete specific objectives while of course protecting the city. This means that in one map, you have to pay attention to three things, namely the mission, city safety, and the safety of your own pilot.

You can finish each game session quickly and you can leave the game at any time to continue later. But once you die, you have to start over. There is no mercy for those who step wrong.

Download Into The Breach on Steam – IDR 95,999

Celeste

Celeste is a game platforms with very simple pixel graphics. But behind its simplicity, this game has many qualities that make it worthy of being nominated for the best game of 2023.

Control system in Celeste very simple but accurate. You have to pass obstacles and climb mountains by jumping, dashand climb.

But make no mistake, every session platforming in Celeste very challenging. You will die hundreds to thousands of times. Luckily you did respawn quickly to try again.

Coupled with great music, plus very relevant themes, stories and characters, this game is a must have for those of you who like platformers challenging.

Download Celeste on Steam – IDR 135,999

Hollow Knights

If you are looking for a game metroidvania with a tense atmosphere and has a high level of difficulty, Hollow Knights is the game for you.

With dark cartoon graphics, you will play as a nameless knight exploring and uncovering the mysteries behind a dead kingdom. Along the way, you will get various power ups which makes you stronger or able to pass more obstacles.

Hollow Knights very focused on mechanics combat or fight. Along the way you’ll face all kinds of enemies and bosses, each with unique and fast attacks. Even some of the hardest levels in the game require you to master the mechanics combat there perfectly.

So far, Hollow Knights has released four expansions, each with new challenges that are certainly difficult but fun. This makes your investment in buying this game commensurate with the experience you get.

Download Hollow Knight on Steam – IDR 115,999

Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a mix between action platformers, rogue-liteAnd metroidvania. This combination results in a game that is very fun and can be played as a filler in short spare time.

You play as a cell that takes on a human form. With the weapons you find along the way, you have to go through various areas full of dangerous enemies.

The game is quite difficult given the large number of enemies you face and the low number of them heal. Not only that, once you die you have to return to playing from the beginning. Fortunately, there are many types of weapons that you can choose according to your playing style.

The only thing you have to worry about is whether or not you get the weapon you want, whether it’s scattered all over the place or what you can buy.

Download Dead Cells on Steam – IDR 149,999

Pyre

If we discuss the game indie, the work of Supergiant Games is definitely a must for us to discuss. Since each of the games made by this studio is very good, in this list we will choose the most recent one namely Pyre.

In Pyreyou are the one who guides the group exile or people exiled to be released one by one. The trick is to do and win Rite, aka three-on-three basketball against groups exile another.

Yup, if explained briefly, Pyre is a three-on-three sports game with a star ritual packaging. But behind gameplay and its simple premise, the game has a lot of unique dynamics.

When you start playing, you will find that the game is quite easy. Over time, your opponents will start to get more skilled and you should be able to master the moves of each of your team’s unique characters. Setting up the ideal formation with each character then becomes very important.

Added with story telling and character development in the style of visual novels, Pyre present a mix gameplay strategic and emotional in a unique way. Suitable for those of you who like challenging games with diverse and interesting characters.

Download Pyre on Steam – IDR 108,999

inside

inside is the second game by Playdead Studio, the developer who created Limbo. This second game also has genres the same, ie platformer puzzles.

Same as Limbo, you play as a nameless child stranded in a forest. During the journey, you will encounter obstacles and people who want to kill you. Your job is to get through these obstacles so you can keep moving forward.

With the “everything here will kill you” condition, inside has a gloomy and mysterious feel. But not like Limbo presented in black and white silhouette graphics, inside has a smoother color, shape, and character movement. Unfortunately that doesn’t make the atmosphere in the game any happier 😛

Download Inside on Steam – IDR 135,999

The Witnesses

When you start playing The Witness, you will probably take the game for granted puzzles This. Naturally, because some puzzles Early on in the game just asks you to create paths simple on every existing screen.

But the farther you go in the open world The Witnesses, puzzles what you find will be more difficult. You’re still making paths the right one on every screen you come across. The problem is, like what paths you have to find the right one from observation which is sometimes unthinkable.

Puzzles in this game not only requires thinking skills, but also good observation skills. Solution from puzzles what you find can be found if you stand at a certain point and face a certain direction.

Fortunately, the island where you explore is a beautiful place. That way your job activates a number of lasers by breaking various puzzles not too stressful.

Download The Witness on Steam – IDR 269,999

Undertale

At first glance, Undertale is an RPG game with graphics and gameplay cheap. But when you start playing, this game turns out to have a different approach than most RPGs.

Like other RPG games, Undertale has a combat system even though its shape is very unique. But even though you will encounter various enemies, in this game violence is not the only way to solve problems as we often see in RPG games. You can “defeat” the enemy without having to kill him. It’s not

In this game, your morality as a player will be challenged, and every action will have long-term consequences. Very, very long.

The idea that violence is not the only solution is complemented by interesting characters and stories. Depending on how you play, you’ll find various funny and unique interactions when you meet other characters, including enemies.

Undertale challenges you to see things in a different perspective. If not, well, you’re gonna have a bad time.

Download Undertale on Steam – IDR 89,999

Cupheads

Do not be fooled by the graphics that are owned Cupheads. Even though it looks like a 1930’s style cartoon, Cupheads is a game that was created back in 2023 and was a huge success.

Attractiveness Cupheads not only lies in the visual, but also gameplay. Throughout the game, you will face various bosses. Each boss must be defeated in order for you to advance and face the next boss.

Simple? Wait for each boss to beat you again and again. Even though it’s fun, Cupheads known for its high level of difficulty. In order to win against each of the bosses, you have to attack your opponent while constantly moving and avoiding the rain of attacks from your opponent.

This game requires movement skills and platforming qualified and clearly not for everyone. But if you like the game boss rush with a high level of challenge, you have to test your skills at Cupheads.

Download Cuphead on Steam – IDR 135,999