Its not a ground breaking game in its genre, but ts a strong endevour in what it sets out to do in platforming, action and puzzles
Stray
9
stray is presented through a third person perceptive, where the game cleverly blends elements of platforming and puzzle solving.
Tunic
8
Tunic is another recent and critically praised indie game that draw inspiration from a couple of revered games to create its own identity.
Death's Door
7
The player takes on the role of a small crow who works as a "reaper" collecting souls for the Reaping Commission Headquarters, an office-like bureaucratic afterlife.
Celeste
6
For those who want to indulge their nostalgia for the days of 8-bit platforms, celeste is one of the most acclaimed modern options
Cuphead
5
cuphead is the one of the most iconic modern indie games
what remains of edith finch
4
As far as interactive and cinematic experience go within the videogame medium as an art form
Dico Elysum
3
Disco Elysium's devs might be heading into space with their next game | Rock Paper Shotgun
Hollow Knights
2
the world has stunning art direction to it and express a melancholy sense of beauty that make it a joy to explore
Hade
1
That's quite a feat for a game of this genre, as roguelike games tend to intentionally put storytelling in the back seat