Indie games are slowly but surely thriving. In 2025, more titles are coming our way in various genres, gameplay, and graphic styles. Expect to see innovative new releases as well as long-awaited sequels this year! Here’s our 10 picks among all best indie games to look out for in 2025!
Wanderstop
For gamers who love cozy management sims, Wanderstop is literally a heaven you’d want to reach ASAP. Here, you’ll be the former warrior Alta, who now runs a tea shop while dealing with her past. The relaxing gameplay, interesting narrative, and pleasing art style of the game make another masterpiece from Ivy Road.
Morsels
Furcula’s roguelike immediately stands out among the best indie games of 2025. Players start as a mouse and transform into various lifeforms called Morsels, as they collect them. They all have different abilities that can defeat enemies and get through challenges.
Reanimal
In this horror survival adventure, you can play co-op as brother and sister trying to save their friends. However, the journey is full of puzzles and terrifying monsters. Reanimal is dark, full of suspense, and may be Tarsier Studios’ creepiest game yet.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
It’s not a full release, but just having Hollow Knight on early access is already a win. Team Cherry’s metroidvania finally takes players to a new world with this sequel. Players can expect plenty of combat against over 150 enemies, and vast world exploration in Silksong.
Slay the Spire 2
Like Hollow Knight, this is only available for early access, but maybe we can expect a full release soon. This deck-building roguelike by Mega Crit introduces new features and characters like Necrobinder. What stays the same, though, is the flair it has always carried as a strategy game!
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
In the action-RPG genre, Whiskers of Winter is looking solid and ready to follow the original Tail’s success. Arlo, the rodent protagonist, must go to the wintry North and battle the vengeful Dark Wings. It may just be the most epic story in Ratdom.
Replaced
Jump into the story of R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in the body of a human. The retro-futuristic world setting of Replaced works perfectly in 2.5D, making the game so visually appealing. Sad Cat Studios Ltd. might have to announce a release date soon, as many gamers already couldn’t wait!
Hyper Light Breaker
This sequel to Hyper Light Drifter features a big change. It’s now a 3D action-roguelike with an open world and co-op gameplay. Players can expect fluid combat, diverse weapons, and challenging progression systems.
Tales of The Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
Step into the peaceful world of the Shire! Lord of the Rings fans and cozy games fans will both appreciate Wētā Workshop’s life sim. Create your hobbit, manage resources, and complete quests while interacting with the iconic setting’s inhabitants.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
If you’re looking for tactical combat, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might be the perfect game! In this dark fantasy RPG inspired by Belle Époque France, you’ll lead a team against the mysterious Paintress.
Conclusion
The announced titles so far have all looked worthy of a long wait. Peaceful, vibey games as well as eerie survival-adventure will bless our gaming platforms soon. While we’re excited for these top 10 picks, which upcoming indie games in 2025 do you think are the best? Happy gaming!
