The best indie games of 2024 so far

Independent studios continue to create innovative, expressive video games across all genres. You may not have missed the independent studio’s surprising breakthrough hitsPalworld from the Japanese studio Pocketpair, but there are plenty of games that may have slipped through the cracks. That’s what we’re here for.

Throughout 2024, we’ll be playing all kinds of indie games to compile a list of the year’s must-play experiences: everything from Metroidvanias like Stories of Kenzera: Zauan action adventure that is accompanied by sadness Balatroa crazy take on poker that keeps you convincing yourself that you’re just playing An more around.

An indie game can be in any genre, but must be made by an independent studio. Some games on this list may receive financial backing or other support from a major publisher, despite being technically independent.

We’ll update this page regularly throughout the year and keep track of the best indie games you won’t want to miss. Below you’ll find our report on the best indie games of the year so far.