Best indie games on PC and consoles 2020: the greatest hidden gems
Looking for the best indie games you can play right now? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Unlike AAA titles, the best indie games give gamers the pure artistic vision of game developers – most ideally experienced on one of the best gaming PCs. In fact, many of them are among the best Steam games you can download in 2020.
But, make no mistake: just because the best indie games don’t have the corporate weight behind them doesn’t mean they can’t keep up with the latest AAA hits in scope and ambition. We’ve found that, often, the opposite is true.
The best indie games can easily rival mainstream games in both quality and scope. And, since they don’t have to rely on tired tropes just to sell millions of copies, like their AAA counterparts, they’re essentially artistic masterpieces and offer a more unique experience.
We’ve put together a list of all the best indie games on the PC and console market today, from in vogue indies like Return of the Obra Dinn and Outward, to classic titles like Braid and Dwarf Fortress.
If you’re looking for the next great indie title, keep reading. And, don’t worry, we’re going to keep this list updated with all the latest and greatest indie hits.
COMING SOON: As well as keeping an eye on all of the best indie games you can play right now, we’re looking at what’s coming soon and likely to be an indie hit. Now we’re well into 2020, there are some titles we can’t wait to try out.
These include Sable from Shedworks, which takes you on a colorful adventure across an alien planet, as well as Carrion from Devolver Digital, described as a “reverse horror” game, which essentially means you play as the big bad.
Michelle Rae Uy, Bill Thomas, Joe Osborne, Kane Fulton and Gabe Carey have also contributed to this article
Looking for the best indie games you can play right now? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Unlike AAA titles, the best indie games give gamers the pure artistic vision of game developers – most ideally experienced on one of the best gaming PCs. In fact, many of them…
